"Before the war started, you swore that all the barbarians in the Northeast could be used by me. I made a promise to Your Majesty!" The surging anger surged in Li Chongju's eyes, making people dare not look directly at these few people.
Li Chongju, the military officer in charge of Liao intelligence, said coldly:
"It has been more than four months since the war between Han and Liao Dynasty. There have been more than a dozen major and minor battles. There have been hundreds of thousands of casualties among soldiers and civilians on both sides. We have still not taken any actual action in contacting the Hu chieftain tribe. Where have so many people and financial resources been spent?
All in vain?"
The person who felt the most pressure from Li Chongju's questioning was Wang Mi, the deputy envoy of Wude. After all, he was mainly responsible for inviting purchase opportunities to the Hu tribes in the north. Although he was the second-largest figure in the Wude Department and held the fourth rank, he was under Li Chongju's leadership.
In front of him, not only was he lowered, not to mention his close relationship with the emperor, Li Chongju was one of the few dukes in the Han Dynasty and was ranked well in the entire court. What's more, Wang Mi was promoted by Li Chong.
Facing Li Chongju's scrutinizing gaze, Wang Mi calmed down his panic and responded quickly: "Mr. Minister, please calm down. Since Wang's army advanced into Liaodong, the various tribes in the Northeast have responded..."
"I have heard similar words a lot! What I want is practical actions that will help the army, not these specious verbal promises!" Li Chongju interrupted him.
Wang Mi cupped his hands and said: "After our many contacts, all the tribes in the Northeast have agreed to accept the imperial court's invitation to send troops to invade the hinterland of the Liao Kingdom in response to the king's army. Among them, the Tulu Bushiwei, Wanyan Jurchen and other tribes have gathered their troops, ready to go at any time
It can be launched to turn the northeastern and rear areas of the Liao Kingdom upside down..."
"Did something happen?" Li Chongju pointed out the key point. He looked at Wang Mi, who was slightly embarrassed, and asked directly: "What worries do they still have? Is it a lack of weapons or food? Or is it some other reason?"
Wang Mi hesitated and said: "Wanyan Bahai, the leader of the Wanyan tribe, hopes that after the event is completed, the imperial court can reward them with Huanglong Mansion and the surrounding areas. They are willing to be vassals of the Han Dynasty forever and fight for the Han Dynasty...
"
"Then you will strengthen yourself, develop and rise, become a new Khitan, and become a scourge to the court?" Li Chongju said coldly, his tone full of disdain and translator. Under the influence of Emperor Liu, Li Chongju was very wary of these foreign races: "Appetite
It's not that small. Now, they are still bargaining with the imperial court! Do you really think that the imperial court must use them? "
Seeing the transfer of hatred, Wang Mi breathed a sigh of relief, and then said: "This matter involves territorial commitments, and the subordinates below dare not make the decision casually!"
"Can I make the decision?" Li Chongju shook his head and sighed: "I will report this matter to His Majesty. What about other tribes? It's not like they are all hiding their intentions like the Wanyan tribe!"
Of course, Li Chongju knew that Emperor Liu would never agree easily to the Wanyan tribe's request. He would even become suspicious because of this. After defeating the Liao army, he might launch a purge against these northeastern tribes.
"The Jurchens of the East China Sea and the Haoqian people in the south responded positively, but these barbarians were mostly uncivilized savage tribes. They had been supported by a batch of weapons and armor through the sea route before, but they mostly fought in small quantities to seek plunder.
Looting will not pose a big threat!" Wang Mi said.
"Where are the Bohai people?" Li Chongju asked again. As the Liao Kingdom's rear area in Northeast Asia, it would be more effective to provoke the Bohai people to rebel.
"In the past two months, a large number of riots have occurred in the Bohai hometown, all to resist the conscription campaign of Liao and Tokyo! According to the latest news received, the Liao Kingdom has increased the oppression and exploitation of the Bohai people. There are voices of dissatisfaction.
The Khitans have ruled the Bohai people for too long, and their control influence is very strong. Many people are still in awe of the Khitan rule. However, our people have contacted the Bohai nobles who led the people to the lake.
, The incident is about to begin!" Wang Mi said.
"If there is still no movement, then reveal the information about these Bohai people to the Khitan people!" Li Chongju instructed coldly. Obviously, under the pressure of Emperor Liu, Li Chongju's patience was almost worn out, and he must be in the Northeast
Make some big noise.
"Mr. Minister, there is one more thing!" Seeing that Li Chongju had returned to his usual calm demeanor, Wang Mi took the initiative.
"speak!"
"Since the beginning of autumn, the Khitan people have been aggressively taking action in Tokyo, recruiting troops, horses, and labor!" Wang Mi reported: "At first, our officers thought it was the Liao army preparing for Wang's division to advance into Liaoyang, but later they discovered
, the Liao army seems to have concentrated its troops and horses to the north, and Liaoyang has also moved its troops, people, money, food, ordnance, and livestock to the north..."
"Instead of strengthening the defense of Liaoyang, we will instead move it away!" Li Chongju murmured and speculated: "What does the Liao army want to do, and Liaoyang is no longer wanted? Or is there another plan?"
"Have you ever notified the camp?" Li Chongju asked in a solemn voice.
"Every piece of information about the exploration in the Northeast was delivered to the camp in the shortest possible time and as quickly as possible!" Wang Mi said hurriedly.
"Yeah!" Li Chongju responded.
"What's going on at Liao Linhuang Mansion?" Li Chongju asked again.
"During this period, the Liao State gathered tens of thousands of troops around Shangjing. After the failure of Liu Tinghan's army, there was no change. Now the troops are still stationary to support the east and west fronts at any time! In addition, as the Liao State monitors the internal tribes,
Due to the control and traffic blockade, the situation of our detectives around Linhuang Mansion has become increasingly difficult, and the difficulty of spying on information has also greatly increased..." Wang Mi said.
"No matter how difficult or dangerous it is, we must find ways to find out!" Li Chongju ordered a little unreasonably: "Your Majesty said that the Han's ears and eyes cannot be blocked when it comes to the situation in Liao Kingdom. We are the eyes and ears. If we are deceived, we must
What’s the use?”
"Yes!" Wang Mi just reported it to the people below and did not dare to bargain.
"Where is Mobei? Is there any latest news? Yang Ye and Wang Yansheng have not contacted the two armies yet?" Li Chongju frowned, looking very serious.
Wang Mi cupped his hands and said: "Since Yelv Xianshi, the Privy Council of Northern Liao Dynasty, took office, news from Mobei seems to have been completely cut off. However, through some scattered rumors, we learned that the two armies of the king have caused huge trouble to the Liao Kingdom. Otherwise, the Liao Kingdom will be in trouble."
The emperor will not send Yelv Xianshi, his most trusted minister, to Mobei!"
Hearing this, Li Chongju couldn't help but raise his hand and rub his frown, took a deep breath for a long time, and said in a heavy and firm tone: "Continue to send more manpower, and we must contact Master Wang in Mobei!"
"Yes!" Wang Mi responded. He knew that Li Chongju was not only concerned about the two Han armies, but more importantly, the two princes who were accompanying the army on the northern expedition.
Fortunately, it hadn't been long before, and through some channels, I also learned that two Han riders from Hexi and Yulin were showing off their skills in the northwest of the desert, fighting against thieves and making great achievements. However, as time went by and the news was cut off, this could not be allowed
People are no longer worried, especially now that the two armies are fighting alone without a rear. Fighting in a strange foreign land, military supplies and food are all problems, and they have to face a large number of Mobei tribes. It can be said that there are crises and dangers at every step...
..
After making some arrangements, Li Chongju's tired feeling calmed down a little, and he stood up and left. Before he could go out, a marriage officer came quickly, faced Li Chongju, bowed respectfully, and said with a happy face: "Mr. Shanyang
The latest news is coming from over there!”
"What's going on?" Li Chongju stared at him.
"It's Mobei! Several officers and soldiers from the Northern Expedition have returned and brought back the battle status of the two armies in Yulin and Hexi, as well as the recent situation in Mobei!" the subordinate officer reported.
"Seriously?" Li Chongju expressed a rare expression of joy.
"Definitely!"
"Where are those officers and soldiers?" Li Chongju asked.
"The Shanyang government has sent people to send them here, and they are on their way now!" the subordinate replied.
"Where are Duke Zhao and King Wei? Are they ever ill?" Li Chongju looked worried.
"It is reported that he is still in the Mobei Army!"
"Okay! Okay! Okay!" Li Chongju breathed a sigh of relief, walked a few steps and said, "This good news should be reported to His Majesty immediately!"
As soon as Li Chongju opened his face, the tense atmosphere suddenly eased, and the originally anxious mood of his subordinates also relaxed a lot. For example, Wang Mi and other senior officials from the Wude Department looked at the marriage officer who was reporting, and their eyes looked very kind.