"Your Majesty, please check the quality of the room in the right room and ask for permission!" A chamberlain came into the tent and reported in a low voice, very cautiously, knowing that the emperor was not in a good mood recently.
Hearing Yelu Wuzhi's request for an audience, Yelv Ruan's brows immediately wrinkled, and a slight displeasure flashed across his expression. As a meritorious official and one of the few outstanding people among the Khitan nobles, Yelv Ruan still had a high regard for Yelu Wuzhi.
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But recently, he has become more and more dissatisfied with Yelv House, because he opposes some of his policies, especially the decision to march to the south. If it were not for his loyalty and talent, he would definitely not keep him with him.
He also handed over the right Pishi army to his command.
I deliberately refused to see him, but after all, he was the general in charge of the imperial army and assisted in military affairs, so it was hard not to see him.
However, when the hostages of Yelu's house entered the inner tent, sure enough, after the ceremony, Yelu Ruan opened his mouth and said something he didn't like to hear: "Your Majesty, when I patrolled all the way, I saw that the officers and soldiers in the tribe were very excited and complained. When facing the enemy,
, this is not a good omen, I hope your majesty will be vigilant!"
Although he didn't object as bluntly as before, the meaning behind his words was annoying to listen to.
He wanted to scold him, but as a wise king, he should act and listen at the same time. Yelu Ruan suppressed his dissatisfaction and said calmly: "My subordinates have grievances, and I know it in my heart. Ordinary soldiers have no strength and no knowledge of strategy.
For national affairs, all you need to do is appease them. After they enter the Han territory, capture cities, plunder goods, snatch slaves, and possess women, and let them see many benefits, the resentment in their hearts will naturally subside.
.I have sent people to announce to the armies that the Han will produce a lot this year, which is suitable for him to gallop and plunder..."
Luring them with benefits, no matter where they are, is always the most direct and effective method, but it also depends on the timing.
Seeing that Yelu Ruan looked like he had a pearl of wisdom in his hand, Yelu Wuzhi opened his mouth and said: "This time the advance was delayed, and the opportunity to fight was lost early. The Han Dynasty was already prepared. According to reports from the south, only in You
In the south, several strong passes were built, hundreds of fortresses were built, and tens of thousands of troops were stationed."
"The Southern Privy Envoy conducted two large-scale raids in the Spring and Autumn Period. Although we gained a lot, our army suffered a lot of losses. More than 5,000 soldiers died at the hands of the Han army. This time the Han army, and even Zhao Kuangzan's Yan army, fought
The determination of the will is far ahead. It can be seen from this that the Han army cannot be underestimated. Once the two armies clash, it will be a bloody battle. Your Majesty must not be careful!"
After hearing what Yelu Wuzhi said, Yelu Ruan immediately refuted: "I harassed the Han people during their spring plowing and autumn harvest, and the noise was very loud. It was expected that the Han people would be on guard. Naturally, I will not be careless and underestimate the Han army. However,
It is mainly based on infantry. Although the military formation is powerful, its fighting methods are dull. On the plains, there is a place for my cavalry to gallop everywhere."
"I will not attack those fortresses and fortified cities built by the Han people. If the Han army huddles within them, it is more to my liking and is not a concern. As for the Han army's resistance and fighting will, in my opinion,
It only takes a few more defeats to reduce them. In terms of bravery and bravery, can we, the Liao Tigers, still be weaker than the Han people?"
Yelu Ruan is, one by one, refuting the concerns raised by Yelu House.
Yelvuzhi felt that the emperor was overconfident, but seeing his demeanor, he did not express it clearly.
After thinking for a while, he raised his hand and bowed, and said solemnly: "Since the situation of the Southern Expedition is under your Majesty's control, I can only do my best to assist Your Majesty!"
As soon as these words came out, Yelu Ruan's face looked much better. He was probably thinking: This is what you should think and do!
However, Yelu Wuzhi changed the subject and reminded him in a low voice: "Your Majesty, King Yelu Cha of Taining has an impure heart, and he may have other intentions. Your Majesty is aware of his merits and does not want to kill him, so that's it. How can you return his command?"
Soldiers and horses, to appease the troops? If not prepared, unexpected chaos may occur! Your Majesty, you must be careful!"
After some sincere words, Yelu Ruan's face showed uncontrollable anger. He waved his imperial robe and said extremely impatiently: "That's what you said again! As an important minister, he doesn't think about military and political affairs. Instead, he repeatedly shows up in front of me.
, What are your intentions in criticizing your clan colleagues? I already knew Chage’s loyalty when he killed his relatives and exposed his father."
"When I succeeded to the throne, Chage also supported me and made great achievements. I know that you were afraid that Chase would regard you as an enemy because of his father's rebellion, so you had this concern. However, I have no objection to you on this matter.
You have endured it again and again, but if you make such slanderous remarks in front of me again, no matter how talented you are, I will not be able to tolerate it! Get back!"
Taining King Yelu Chacut was the son of Yelu Anduan, the younger brother of Yelu Abaoji, the Taizu of the Liao Dynasty. Two years ago, Anduan conspired a rebellion and was discovered by Yelu's house hostage, so he sued Yelv Ruan. Yelv Chacut took the opportunity to sue his father.
Not only was he not implicated, but he further gained Yelu Ruan's trust.
Looking at the emperor's attitude, Yelu Wuzhi really feels that he is unable to do what he wants. How can a son be loyal to his emperor if he doesn't love his father? Your Majesty, you claim to be familiar with the classics of the Han people, how come you don't even understand such simple truths.
No matter how many loyal words he had in his heart, Yelu Wuzhi had no intention of saying them out at this moment. He lowered his head and thought for a while, then cupped his hands and said, "I understand! However, the morale of the troops in the army is not stable, so they have to take precautions to avoid unexpected events. I
Please order him to be put in custody!"
"Yes!" Upon seeing this, Yelu Ruan also thought about it and nodded in agreement: "I can rest assured that you can supervise the army if I have a house with you!"
"In this way, at the royal banquet in the evening, the monarch and his ministers will celebrate together and drink more wine!" His expression softened, and he patted Yelu Wuzhi's arm, Yelu Ruan said.
Slowly walking out of the imperial tent, passing by the prepared scene, Yelu Wuzhi's worries increased instead of decreasing, and he couldn't help but shake his head. Standing in front of the tent, in the Jia Forest, looking up at the vast sky, not only did he feel unfulfilled
He was relieved, but he felt that there was an invisible rope binding his soul, which was so oppressive.
In today's situation, the generals are not allowed to appease the soldiers, but instead have a banquet. I am afraid that this approach will not only fail to inspire, but will further encourage the officers and soldiers to become lazy.
In the evening, there was a lot of noise in the imperial tent, and the atmosphere was very warm. In front of the fine wine, most of the Khitan noble generals were still very honest.
There are only a few people, such as King Yelu Chag of Taining, who only taste it briefly; such as Yelu House Quality, it is like drinking bitter water; such as King Yelv Jing of Shouan, who is absent-minded.
On the main seat, Emperor Yelu Ruan sat cross-legged, his face flushed with wine, and he said quite boldly: "Everyone, please have fun tonight, but after our army enters the pass and sweeps across the Han Dynasty, military discipline must be strictly observed.
, fight with heart!"
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And Yelu Ruan was also hugging him from left to right. He took both queens with him on this trip. Yes, Emperor Yelu Ruan of Liao Dynasty had two queens, one of whom was Han Chinese, the Zhen family.
Zhen was originally just a maid in the Daliang Palace, with a low status, but she was dignified, elegant and very beautiful. When she followed Yelu Deguang to Kaifeng, Yelu Ruan fell in love with her at first sight, and he felt that this woman was the girl from the Central Plains of his imagination.
The image that an elegant woman should have.
Although she was a little older, she still had the so-called charm of a mature woman, and Yelu Ruan was very attracted to her. Later, when he returned to the north, he brought this woman, who was more than ten years older than him, back to Khitan. After seizing the throne,
Despite the opposition of the nobles, she was named queen, and the two even gave birth to a prince.
Although Yelu Ruan loved the Zhen family, taking him as his queen was a kind of confrontation with the Khitan nobles who did not obey his accelerated restructuring. At this time, in the imperial tent, Yelu Ruan was also obviously a pro-Han woman.
And after Shu Liao.
This royal banquet lasted for a long time. In the end, except for a few people, most of the generals in the army were drunk. As the emperor, Yelu Ruan was unconscious and was helped to sleep by Empress Zhen.
And in the dead of night, in a tent three miles away from the imperial tent, a group of Khitan nobles were gathering together secretly. Normally, such secret discussions and plots were certainly not good things, but they were definitely big things.
The leader was none other than Taining King Yelucha, who was regarded as a loyal and loyal figure by the Khitan Emperor Yelu Ruan, as well as several noble generals and tribal leaders.
Yelv Chacho did not have a fierce look on his face. He was dressed in military armor and shone coldly. However, under the dim light, his bearded face revealed a somewhat discordant gloom.
Looking around, Yelu Chage's mouth still smelled of alcohol, and without any nonsense, he said directly: "We are about to enter the pass. Once we enter a state of war with the Han army, it will be inconvenient for us to act! The emperor does not care about his soldiers and civilians.
Life or death, I am determined to march south, and I will do my best to remonstrate and restore the country's power, tonight!"
"Are you too hasty?" Someone hesitated slightly.
Yelu Chaghe suddenly glared with a fierce look in his eyes, which frightened him: "Today, the house hostage made slanderous remarks about me in front of the emperor again. If it continues, we will all be in danger of our lives!"
"I have found out clearly that the emperor is drunk and the generals in the army are also drunk and cannot lead the army. We don't need many soldiers and horses. We only need to gather five thousand warriors to raid the imperial camp, capture the imperial tent and take it directly.
Emperor, the Pishi army can be controlled, and great things can be accomplished. After that, declare the whole army to stop the southern expedition, and you will definitely get the support of all the soldiers."
"The only thing that needs to be guarded against is the quality of the house. When the time comes, divide an army into an army, attack his camp, and kill him!"
"Success or failure depends on tonight. After tonight, it will be up to us to decide the Liao Dynasty!" In the end, Yelvchaca no longer concealed his ambition, and there was a burst of enthusiasm in his eyes.
Until midnight, in the center of the Khitan camp, fire was suddenly set off and there was a sudden sound of killing. It was the rebels who launched an attack and rushed straight to the imperial camp. Although the defenders of the imperial camp were elite Pishi troops, they lacked command and were attacked.
Under such circumstances, they were directly defeated by the rebels and were able to rush directly to the imperial tent.
At the same time that the imperial camp was attacked, the camp where Yelu Wuzhi was located was also attacked at the same time. However, Yelu Wuzhi was sleeping very lightly and was suddenly awakened. He stood up with a knife and inquired about the situation. In fact, there was nothing else that needed to be inspected.
When he looked around the tent, he saw the fire and the sound of killing coming from the direction of the imperial camp, and he understood.
His expression was extremely serious, and his eyes were full of anxiety. What he had been worried about had finally happened.
But when he saw the rebels attacking his camp, he became angry and immediately ordered his subordinates to summon the Pishi Army that Yelu Ruan assigned to his command, and personally led the people to fight back and kill them. With the combat power of the Pishi Army, they quickly
The rebels were defeated.
Immediately, without stopping, he led the army straight towards the imperial camp with the intention of rescuing him. However, the numerous Liao camps seen along the way were frightened by the sound of killing and the light of fire, and they quickly became chaotic and spread. Based on the situation of the previous army,
The morale of the army is inherently unstable, and the generals are often drunk. If there is no suppression, the camp roar will inevitably occur, and the consequences are completely unimaginable.
In his heart, he scolded the gang of thieves who had made trouble regardless of the overall situation. Yelu Wuzhi forced himself to calm down and think about a solution.
In addition to the rebels, rebels suddenly appeared, almost stepping on the corpses of their own people. Yelu Wuzhi led people to rescue the emperor. It happened that King Yelu Jing of Shou'an led his troops to form a formation to protect themselves due to the rebellion.
Yelvwuzhi finally thought of an emergency plan. He believed that the rebels were definitely only a small group of people, and he was afraid that the rest would be hijacked. He sent a wave of soldiers and horses to inform each camp that there were rebels, and the emperor had deployed troops to suppress them.
Those who are not rebels must take off their helmets and form a formation to defend themselves, otherwise the counter-rebellion army will kill them without mercy.
Although this method cannot suppress the troops in chaos, it is still effective for those troops stationed far away from the imperial camp. And as Yelu Wuzhi guessed, after all, there are not that many people who want to rebel.
While stabilizing the overall situation, they sent troops to attack the rebels and rescue them. After the peripheral situation stabilized, Yelu Wuzhi and King Yelujing of Shou'an led the troops to support the imperial camp.
Thousands of pro-troops guarding the royal tent eventually collapsed due to lack of reaction. Hundreds of die-hard soldiers fought tooth and nail to protect them, but were eventually outnumbered and killed for the rebels.
By the time Yelu Wuzhi arrived, the imperial camp had been completely occupied by the rebels, and thousands of troops were trapped in the army, and they were besieging the reinforcements he sent. Yelu Chagong, on the other hand, had already taken the banner of Emperor Yelu Ruan and began to send people to win over other troops.
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Seeing that the rebels were trying to confuse right and wrong, Yelu Housezhao was even more furious. He immediately led an army with Yelujing to attack him and defeat his treacherous plot.
On this autumn night, it was daylight in the Khitan imperial camp, and the two armies engaged in a fierce battle. It did not weaken until dawn.