"Have you finished talking?" In the palace tent, Yelujing was cutting meat with a knife and enjoying it with strong wine. He raised his eyes and glanced at a group of noble generals headed by King Yelu Dilie of Anping.
Seeing Yelv Jing's lackluster reaction, several people looked at each other in confusion. After a moment of embarrassment, Yelu Dilie said: "Your Majesty, such a good opportunity only comes once in a century. If you hesitate and delay it, you may regret it!"
Obviously, these nobles saw an opportunity from the meeting between the two emperors, and could not restrain their restless thoughts. They wanted to make achievements and use this to reverse the situation of strength and weakness between Han and Liao.
Such an idea cannot be said to be stupid or self-aware, but the benefits are huge. If we can really take the opportunity to deal with Emperor Liu, it will undoubtedly be a heavy blow to the Han Empire in the south.
Then, the pressure exerted on the Liao Kingdom, the rope that kept tightening its neck, immediately dissipated. If you think about the future better, you can reverse the decline of the Liao Kingdom in one fell swoop, counterattack the Han Dynasty again, and even the cavalry going south to the Central Plains is no longer a fantasy.
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In addition, such an opportunity is really rare. No matter how you look at it, for the Emperor of Han, a meeting at the fortress is the one with the weakest safety guarantee. If you miss it, you will really never get it again.
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"You want to plot against the emperor of the Southern Dynasty, how can you be unprepared?" When Yelujing became shrewd, he was extremely shrewd. Faced with everyone's invitation, he said slowly: "Who is the Emperor of Han? From the time of Emperor Taizong,
He is a powerful enemy of Daliao. In more than twenty years, has Daliao ever gained any advantage in its hands? With his shrewdness, how can he put himself in danger since he came out of the fortress to invite us?"
"Perhaps the Han Emperor was so proud that he was arrogant?" Yelv Dilie couldn't help but said.
After taking one look at this fourth brother, no matter how long it took or how he changed, his character of eager for quick success and quick success has never changed. This is one of the reasons why he has relied more on his fifth brother Yelu Bishe over the years.
"Life and death are at stake, and the rise and fall of our country is a major matter. Can we gamble recklessly and rely on speculation and judgment?" Yelujing scolded him rudely.
Yelu Dilie stopped talking, but his expression was the same, unconvinced. At this time, Xiao Husi, the envoy of the Southern Privy Council, walked into the tent and reported to Yelu Jing: "Your Majesty, the Emperor of the Han Dynasty sent someone to report again, and it was agreed on September 9
The fifth day of the month!”
"In addition, news came from the south. In the past few days, all the passes of the Great Wall in the Southern Dynasty have strengthened their defenses. Troops and horses were mobilized frequently and there was a lot of movement. The Han army gathered at Jiaoshan Pass, probably no less than 30,000 people, might have something to do.
Your Majesty, please be more vigilant!" Xiao Husi said seriously.
"Did you hear that? According to the situation, we need to beware of the Han Emperor's plot!" When Yelujing said this, his eyes fell on Yelu Dilie.
"Prime Minister of the North, back then you led an army to fight with the Han army in Shanyang. In your opinion, with the strength we have now, can we defeat the Han army?" Yelujing asked the Prime Minister of the Beifu Yelv Xianshi again.
At that time, when the Liao army retreated to the north, it was he who stayed behind and led the Monan Liao army and tribes to defend a large area of land for the Liao. Otherwise, given the situation of the Liao at that time, even if the Han Dynasty was unable to succeed, the Liao's sphere of influence would be limited.
It will also retreat to the north.
In terms of confronting the Han army, Yelu Xianshi was also considered to have a relatively strong say among the aristocratic ministers of the Liao Kingdom. Therefore, after thinking about it for a moment, he responded in a deep voice: "The Han army's border troops are not weak in combat strength. The imperial army around the Han Emperor
They must also be elites. With Xingying’s current strength, there is little chance of victory! And Baishuiluo is not far from Hanguan, so we can receive support at any time!”
Yelu Xianshi's words are quite straightforward. Those who experienced the Han-Liao War, especially the Nankou Offensive and Defense War, have an idea of the odds of victory.
However, in the past ten years, the army of the Liao Kingdom has also been updated. There are also brave factions among the nobles and the army. As the overlord of the north, their ambition has not been completely destroyed. Some of them stand low, cannot see far, and do not understand.
Nowadays, no one has much respect for how powerful and terrifying the big man is.
For example, Yelv Dilie, his status may be high enough, but he is a "Great Khitanist". As soon as he heard Yelu Xian's words, he immediately said: "Why did the Northern Minister destroy his prestige? The Han army is strong, but Daliao has no elite soldiers.
Are you a strong general?"
"Since the Han army is mobilized in a large scale and has insufficient strength, we can also immediately recruit soldiers and mobilize garrison troops. There is no need to fear the 30,000 to 20,000 Han troops on the grassland! The Shanyang Han army is not that large in number. If we can be determined,
It's not impossible to succeed!" Yelv Dilie's voice was also higher and he said excitedly.
Unfortunately, his words failed to win Yelujing's approval. Instead, he was met with a stern question: "Do you want to start an all-out war with the Southern Dynasties? Have you forgotten the painful lessons of ten years ago?"
Judging from Yelu Dilie's temper, he must have been suppressed for a long time. At this time, he faced the reprimand of the emperor's brother and burst out, saying directly: "If you don't plot against the Han, the Han will definitely plot against me. If you don't take the initiative to attack, why do you have to wait?"
Are you leading the Han army to attack? Is it that your majesty is afraid of the Han army and dare not show them my Khitan son's sword again?"
"King Anping, don't be rude!" Han Kuangsi, the Han minister present at the side, couldn't help but remind him.
Yelu Dilie seemed to let go, and looked at Han Kuangsi, the "military doctor", with contempt, and said coldly: "I am a Khitan warrior, and I can't get used to the rules and etiquette of you Han people!"
The Han Kuangsi family became prosperous through their relationship with the Queen Mother Shulu, and gradually rose to power and became an important Han family in the Liao Kingdom. Thanks to this, during the reign of Yelujing, the Han family's honor and favor have not declined, even if the Han Empire is now powerful
Despite the prosperity of the country, the children of the Han family were still in important positions. For example, Han Kuangsi's son Han Derang is now serving as a minister beside Yelujing.
"Presumptuous!" Yelu Dilie's attitude also completely angered Yelujing. She scolded her coldly, then raised the knife in her hand and pointed outward: "Get out!"
Facing the stern look of Yelu Jing, Yelu Dilie did not go all the way. He snorted coldly and turned around. The atmosphere in the palace tent was obviously much duller because of this turmoil.
Yelv Dilie withdrew, and the noble generals who rushed in for orders were silent. Others were also silent, waiting for the emperor Yelujing's instructions. Seeing this scene, Yeluxian sat quietly with his head lowered.
For a few minutes, just a little strange color flashed in his eyes.
After a long time, Yelujing made up his mind: "Let's not talk about the attack on the Han Dynasty anymore!"
"Yes!" Yi Qian Wenwu didn't argue about this anymore.
"Secretary Nan, if you send someone to reply to the Han Emperor, I will definitely attend the appointment as scheduled!" Yelujing thought to Xiao Hu.
"As you command!"
Then he looked at Yelu Xianshi and gave instructions: "Since the Emperor of the Han Dynasty came with great fanfare and led a crowd, we have to be on guard. You will be in charge of the specific matters! Send an edict to the camp, slow down and arrive at Baishuilu as scheduled!"
"yes!"
The place where the Liao Lord's camp is now located is less than two days' journey from Baishui Lake. After the dispute ended, the ministers retreated, and Yelujing who was left behind could not help but sigh heavily.
The strong expression on his face disappeared, and an indescribable feeling of exhaustion enveloped Yelujing's whole body. Not only was he physically exhausted due to years of drinking and chaotic work and rest, but he was also mentally tired. Since Yelu Wuzhi's death, he has not encountered him again.
A wise minister who can wholeheartedly plan military and state affairs for him.
Nowadays, although Yelujing does not take drugs randomly, there is indeed something wrong with Yelujing's mental state. It is probably due to too much pressure on her body and mind.
In fact, Yelu Jing was not unmoved by the suggestions of Yelu Dilie and others. The disastrous defeat ten years ago, with the loss of troops and territory, and the death and injury of 200,000 Liao soldiers. How could such a result not be unforgettable and shameful?
feel.
However, it was precisely because his memory was so profound that he had to be cautious! Although he had never met him, Emperor Liu's reputation had long spread far and wide. To Yelujing, Emperor Liu was more like a nightmare, always lingering over Daliao.
, may reveal its ferocious fangs again at any time.
How dare Yelvjing look down upon such an enemy, and how dare he act recklessly.
In this way, amid their own ulterior motives and undercurrents, the emperors of Han and Liao met in a huge formation on the bank of Baishui River in the clear air of autumn.