In the evening, the autumn sun hangs low in the west, and the light it releases is very dim. The cool wind blows through the mountains outside Yunzhong City, and the sound it makes is like whispers, ethereal and desolate.
Yunzhong City still looks like before, tall and solid, clean and intact. Except for the somewhat gloomy atmosphere in the city, the Liao army did not cause any trauma to it. After the Liao army arrived at the city, they did not launch any offensive or exploratory attacks.
nothing.
The Liao army's siege was no longer as tight as it was at the beginning. After dividing their troops, they also took the initiative to retreat and set up camps far away from the city, divided into two directions: west and north. However, the close patrols of the surrounding rangers obviously still controlled the situation.
Internal and external traffic blocks information transmission.
The Liao army's camp layout was not like the Han army's habit of having deep ditches, high forts, and iron walls. On the contrary, the layout was open and scattered, seemingly scattered, but they were ready for battle at any time.
The inevitable confusion was caused by the large number of livestock accompanying the army, coupled with the large amount of trophies, weapons, money and food captured after going south. Although it was difficult to call it a mountain, the harvest was always considerable, especially after dividing the troops and plundering, partial divisions had begun to return fully loaded.
Among the large camps, the one with the most rigorous layout and the neatest military appearance is undoubtedly the imperial camp of the Liao Emperor. No matter when and where, the troops guarding the palace tents are the Liao Emperor's most powerful, best-equipped, and most powerful troops.
An army worth trusting.
As the sky gets darker, bonfires are also set up in each camp of the Liao army. Looking from Yunzhong City, you can see dots of stars, densely covering the west and north sides. The bright lights can almost reflect the red sky, making it look very...
It is spectacular and seems to show the military might of the Liao army.
Of course, this momentum was nothing to the Han generals who were used to seeing big scenes. The reaction in the city was as stable as the guarded city.
The officers and soldiers of the Liao army began to enjoy food. The generals and officers were able to enjoy some captured Chinese spirits, and the ordinary soldiers could also enjoy a hearty meal of meat. This was already rare for the officers and soldiers of the Liao army who had been increasingly constrained.
Already.
Gold and silver are not valuable, but what is worth celebrating are the captured livestock and grain. Many Liao soldiers who participated in the expedition were looking forward to bringing them back to their tribes and sharing them with their families and tribesmen.
The continuous war has seriously damaged the normal nomadic production of the grasslands, and it has also required armed participation in the war and sending troops and supplies of food. Now, many ethnic groups and villages in the Liao Kingdom in the north and south of the desert have reached an unsustainable point.
In fact, many of the Liao soldiers who were called to join the expedition were no longer fighting for the Liao court or the emperor, but had the intention of going south to plunder.
They don't have much feelings about their family and country, and they don't care about the struggle for hegemony between Han and Liao. What they want is the most basic survival, even though their current poverty and crisis come from the war initiated by the Han Dynasty.
The Southern Dynasties were prosperous, and the Han people were good at farming. They just learned from countless ancestors in the past on the grassland, rekindled their instincts, carried knives, and rode southward on horseback.
In fact, when Yelvxian boosted morale, he also promoted plunder, robbed food and clothing, and robbed all materials that could help them survive the difficult times, resisting the oppression of the Han army and striving for a living space...
The accompanying Liao army soldiers were indeed greatly encouraged, and they actively participated in the battle and fought hard. The gains after coming south also gradually increased the morale that was not so high at first. The trophies accumulated in the camp seemed to prove this.
The correctness of going south.
However, compared to the joy and excitement of the soldiers, Emperor Yelvxian of the Liao Dynasty was always worried and could not let go. In the Liao army camp under the night, the sound of wind and animals was mixed with the laughter and laughter of the various army camps, and even grassland folk songs were floating.
As the head coach, Yelvxian was really unwilling to break this pleasant atmosphere. Since the war between Han and Liao, Daliao had always failed, and the soldiers had not enjoyed the joy of victory so indulgently for a long time.
However, the soldiers below can immerse themselves in it, but he, the lord of the Liao Dynasty and the commander-in-chief of the three armies, cannot. Now he has "went deep" into the Han Dynasty. He has killed many Han soldiers and civilians, captured a lot, and issued the most powerful force to fight against the Han Dynasty.
He shouted firmly and loudly, but Yelvxian still felt uneasy in his heart.
Only when he is alone, Yelvxian will show his anxiety. Now, Liaodong has fallen, Northeast is in chaos, the Western Region has been lost, and Mobei is incomplete. His Daliao can no longer withstand more defeats, and even more
There was a big shock, and Yelvxian couldn't help but be careful.
In front of the palace tent, Yelv Xian, wearing a fur coat and a mink hat, stood in the cold wind. There was no wave in his eyes, but he looked straight south, staring in the direction of Yunzhong City.
It was difficult for Yelvxian to understand how Yelvjing looked back when he gave up on Yunzhong. But after more than ten years, the Liao army came again, and Yelvxian could only feel the melancholy and loss that was beyond his reach. He also knew in his heart that the distance was far away.
Since the city where the city is located has been renamed Liu and Han, the traces that originally belonged to the Liao and Khitan will only become weaker and weaker until they completely disappear and will only be recorded in the annals of history.
It has been eight days since the war came, but during these eight days, Yelvxian's mood has been sinking. Even if there are constant gains and good news from all directions, it can't cover the worry that always lingers in his heart.
The impregnable Yunzhong City, which showed no flaws, and the response of the Han army that was still in a hazy state surrounding Yunzhong City, made Yelvxian feel an inexplicable pressure, which was comparable to what he felt when he stayed in Shangjing.
The feeling is much deeper.
"His Majesty!"
The soft call was a bit gentle, but it still brought Yelvxian back to his senses. He turned around and saw that it was Han Derang. Probably because of the cold wind, Yelvxian shivered and coughed twice, with a slightly pale smile on his face: "
Han Qing, you are here!"
"The wind outside the tent is strong, don't blow too much, Your Majesty, please take care of yourself!" Han Derang advised.
Feeling Handerang's concern, Yelvxian also listened to the advice and invited Handerang to talk in the tent. After sitting down, the waiter served hot wine to the two of them, and the emperor and his ministers shared it.
Yelvxian, who was probably aware of Handerang's purpose, looked at him: "Han Qing, nobles, what do the generals think? Have you got any results from the test?"
"The morale is high and the military spirit is ready!" Han Derang replied, but his expression turned solemn: "The people in the Han Dynasty either fled into the mountains and forests or hid in the cities. There is nothing to plunder in the countryside!
The pro-army troops had good military discipline and obeyed His Majesty's orders immediately. However, the conscripted soldiers were not willing to stop there. Instead, they hoped to expand the scope of the plunder and continue to penetrate into the Han territory and attack its cities. Some even proposed to attack Yun by force.
Among them! There are also some generals who think that the soldiers who have been looting from all over the world should be called in and replaced with them..."
The current mentality of many Liao soldiers is to stay longer in the Han Dynasty and grab more supplies. With the gains in Monan and Shanyang, their desires have been completely aroused. Even an ordinary soldier knows this
, the Han people have more goods, money, food, and uniforms and armor hoarded in those cities. If they want to gain more gains, they must break the city.
The two counties of Huairen and Changqing that have been conquered have gained a lot. Then such a cloud city is right in front of us. If it is conquered, how fruitful will be the harvest?
Blinded by the desire for profit, many people would not consider anything more, such as the strength in the clouds, the rescue of the Han army, and the crisis before it was imminent. Besides, they are all cavalry, so they can go there!
However, Yelvxian and Handerang obviously didn't think so, and they had to keep a clear mind.
"What do Han Qing think?" Yelvxian asked Han Derang in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, Handerang's attitude was very firm: "I still have the same opinion as before, restrain the soldiers, evacuate as soon as possible, and return to the north of the Great Wall! Yunzhong is not a place to stay for a long time!"
"The reinforcements of the Han army are not yet approaching. Is it necessary to be so anxious?" Yelvxian asked. Han Derang had already proposed to withdraw his troops three days ago.
Han Derang looked solemn and said bluntly: "Your Majesty, because of this, I feel worried! When our army first came, we took advantage of the Han army's new defeat and the empty mountain sun, so we marched forward with great enthusiasm, reaching the clouds!
However, more than twenty days have passed, and the Han army, no matter how slow it is, should have responded. Your Majesty, you should know that the strength of the Han army is far more than this. With Hedong to the south and Yanshan to the east, our army took advantage of the opportunity and made some achievements.
Don’t stay stuck here for long!
Such a long time was enough for the Han army to react and mobilize reinforcements, but until now, there has been no sign of large numbers of troops arriving for reinforcements. The cities in Shanyang are still closed and defending themselves. This is no longer normal.
The Han army in the cloud did not move at all, and did not even send anyone to try to break out and make contact. They just retreated to the fortified city and were very patient, as if they were waiting for the opportunity to attack!
Your Majesty, the gains our army has made during this trip south are enough, we must not be greedy for more, otherwise, we may fall into an irreversible crisis!"