"Is there any new progress in the two capitals of the Central Plains?" After chatting for a while about the deceased, Liu Chengyou came back to his senses and asked.
"According to the latest news, His Majesty has sent troops from Luoyang to march eastward. Tokyo is within easy reach. Generals and officials from various vassal towns in Henan are vying to submit to him. When the emperor enters Tokyo, the Central Plains will be settled." Wei Renpu reported.
Liu Chengyou was not surprised at all about Liu Zhiyuan's progress in the south. If Liu Zhiyuan is still as gentle and calm as before under such circumstances, the spotlight will really be focused on Liu Chengyou. This is not a good thing.
What Liu Chengyou was interested in was Xiao Han. He rubbed his fingers on the edge of his chin: "Where is Xiao Han?"
Wei Renpu answered eloquently: "The Khitan uncle Xiao Han led the Hu soldiers from the Central Plains to withdraw north. Calculating the time and distance, they have crossed the river north. Your Highness, during this period of time, most of the Hu soldiers in the Hebei states have evacuated. Xiao Han's group should be the largest remaining Hu clan in the country!"
"Well, we can't let them evacuate easily. They are the Khitan uncles anyway, so we have to give them a ride!" Liu Chengyou said calmly.
Since the sudden death of Yelu Deguang and the news of the Battle of Luancheng spread, even though there are still many barbarians in various places, their already shaky rule over Hebei has quickly collapsed.
The generals from various states successively attacked and killed the Khitan generals returning to the city. In the case of Liu Chengyou, many submissions were received. Liu Chengyou had already raised the banner of "Hebei made envoys". With the prestige of the Battle of Luancheng, It is enough to intimidate everyone, at least for a short period of time, no one dares to challenge it.
As for those barbarians, they either died or fled. Liu Chengyou had the intention to keep them all, but he was entangled with many things and was unable to cope with them. He also had to worry about Yelu Ruan in the north and the states in Xuanfu, so he had more than enough ambition but not enough power. The Jin generals and officials in various states drove away the Hu people and defended the city. After all, there were only a few who really fought to the death with the Hu people. After beating all the soldiers in their hands, how could they get official positions and seek glory and wealth from Xinchao.
"Your Highness, Xue Huairang, the governor of Mingzhou, sent troops north and captured Xingzhou. He sent a report to drive out the barbarians and asked for credit!" A civil servant came in and reported to Liu Chengyou.
Liu Chengyou paused for a moment, took the official document he received, and browsed it quickly. Although his mood became gloomy, there was no obvious fluctuation on his face. He handed the official document to Wei Renpu: "This Ambassador Xue is worthy of being the leader of the Anti-Liao Dynasty." Hero, this* took the initiative to go north to help the soldiers and people of Xingzhou!"
Xue Huairang was originally the training envoy of the Mingzhou regiment, but Yelv Deguang destroyed the Jin and surrendered after the Battle of Hutuo River. After Liu Zhiyuan proclaimed himself emperor and raised troops, he called on all the Jin ministers to fight against the Liao, but held his troops inactive until Yelv Deguang died and the Liao army was defeated. , news came one after another that Liu Zhiyuan's troops had entered Heluo. He couldn't bear it, so he decisively raised troops in Mingzhou, killed the Khitan generals, and sent people to express his sincerity to Liu Chengyou.
As for Xue Huairang, through the descriptions of Feng Dao and Wei Renpu, two "Bai Xiaosheng", Liu Chengyou had some understanding of this person. The impression was not good. He was an out-and-out martial artist, and he was also fond of extorting taxes and exploiting the common people. Takefu.
However, even though he was unhappy in his heart, Liu Chengyou accepted him happily at that time and sent an envoy to appoint him as the governor of Mingzhou and the commander of the infantry.
Xingzhou is very close to Mingzhou. Liu Duo, a Yan general, was originally stationed with a small number of soldiers and horses. He was originally responsible for supervising the transportation of grain for the Liao army. The Khitan power in China was over and they had already expressed their surrender to Liu Chengyou. However, , Xue Huairang suddenly sent out troops, captured the city and killed people.
Noticing the vague anger in Liu Chengyou's tone, Wei Renpu didn't feel anything strange. He had seen this kind of thing many times. He gently put down the official document and said calmly: "Your Highness, Xingzhou is in his hands, so we can do whatever we can for the time being. Right now, stability is the most important thing."
Liu Chengyou naturally understands the truth that stability trumps everything else. However, he feels a little unhappy in his heart.
However, I quickly corrected my mentality. This was just a small warlord, not even a separatist force, and it was not worthy of a major war.
"Then, let's use him as the observation envoy of Xing and Ming!" Liu Chengyou said, and then added calmly: "Gu, remember this person."
"What's going on in Yedu?" Liu Chengyou asked with a more serious expression, ignoring the matter of Xing and Ming.
Although Hebei is large, with a vast territory and many prefectures and counties, there are only three important towns. Lulong in Youzhou still fell into the hands of the Khitans, Chengde Town gradually surrendered after Liu Chengyou settled in Zhending, and Wei Bo was the only one left. What is certain is that as long as Wei Bo surrenders, Hebei will be determined.
Previously, the rebels from the Central Plains had swarmed up and attacked the Khitan army, causing instability in all areas. Yelu Deguang belatedly sent Jiedu from various places to return to the local area. The original duo of Du Chongwei and Li Shouzhen who surrendered were the Tianxiong Army Jiedu. The envoy and the Tianping Army Jiedu envoy.
When he returned to Yedu, Du Chongwei had more than 20,000 troops. He cooperated with Yelu Boli to defend the place and quickly quelled the riots that were not big at the time. When the Khitans retreated to the north, they were completely under their control, with nearly 30,000 troops. There are more than two thousand Yan troops, led by Yan general Zhang Lian, who are stationed in Yedu.
Yan Bing was really used as a tool by the Lord of Liao, and he could be seen everywhere.
At present, apart from the scattered Hu people, only Du Chongwei's force is the most powerful and the most worthy of attention. It is an obstacle to the new dynasty's Hebei strategy. When various states have offered their submissions one after another, only Yedu has remained silent. .And Liu Chengyou was also paying attention.
Without thinking, Wei Renpu replied: "It is heard that Du Chongwei has gathered troops in Yedu, gathered food and grass, and recruited strong people to repair the city. All these things may cause any changes!"
"Does Du Chongwei still have the morale of the Jin army?" Liu Chengyou expressed doubts, with some disdain.
Wei Renpu said: "A general may be despised, but he has food in his hands and has accumulated power for many years. Without external pressure for the time being, he can still support him!"
"Looking at his movements, he was gathering troops and repairing the city. Is Du Chongwei trying to go against nature?" Liu Chengyou said.
"That's not entirely true." Wei Renpu shook his head slightly: "There may be some stubbornness, but more importantly, it may be an act of self-protection."
"The important town of Weibo separates the north from the south and is too close to Tokyo. It must be under control! The emperor will never allow Yedu to fall into the hands of Du Chongwei for a long time!" Liu Chengyou said seriously, with a firm tone.
Wei Renpu also nodded and agreed.
"Mr. Wei, does he have a plan to defeat Wei Bo?"
"It would be best if we can persuade him to surrender without losing any blood, and then look for opportunities to mobilize and entrust trusted generals." After thinking about it, Wei Renpu replied.
"Can Du Chongwei surrender?" Liu Chengyou had some doubts.
After thinking about it for a while, Wei Renpu said: "He led his people to surrender to the Khitan. He has failed the country. He is afraid of suspicion and cannot surrender easily."
"It seems that we still have to fight!"
"Hebei has not yet been pacified, and with the power your Highness has now, I am afraid it will be difficult to make the trip. Besides, this is not the right time to launch an attack. The Khitans in the north still have to guard against it!" Wei Renpu still responded calmly.
Liu Chengyou thought for a moment, and realized that he couldn't move easily. As he said, stability trumps everything else.
Around this time, the Liu family's situation was already irreversible, and they were slowly making plans after the Central Plains was pacified.