Chapter 59 The Sleeping King ascends to the throne
When daylight came, the surrounding area of the imperial camp was already covered in blood. Corpses were strewn across the field, filled with blood and mixed with the smell of burning. Due to the fire, the surrounding area turned white, the vegetation turned into ashes, and many people were burned alive. The Khitan soldiers looked up and saw that the ground was devastated, and the miserable conditions were shocking.
After a night of fierce fighting, the number of rebels led by Yeluchago was less than 3,000, with many casualties. They still firmly guarded the imperial camp and were engaged in a battle between trapped beasts. The remaining rebels and rebels were either dead or injured. Disperse, or fall.
Yelvwuzhi and the counter-rebellion army gathered by Shouan King Yelujing also suffered a lot of damage. Because it was difficult to form combat effectiveness in the dark night and in the melee, some even died in the hands of their own people... ..
The reason why the rebels were able to hold on for so long was that in the middle of the night, Yelu House calmed down and took the initiative to relax the attack, focusing on siege. They are all soldiers and warriors of Daliao, and they should not serve the ambitions of a few people. More casualties.
Many of the "drunken generals" of the Khitan people died in the rebellion in a daze; some were half-awake and kept their secrets; some simply joined the rebellion to vent their anger; some only became confused at this time. Reacted vaguely.
However, after learning about the mutiny in the camp, clarifying the situation and situation, and getting in touch with Yelujing and Yeluwuzhao, Duo led his troops to come, besiege the rebels, and rescue them.
The overall situation has been decided. Looking at the tragic situation around them, the damage suffered by the army can be seen with the naked eye. His eyes are red and filled with hatred, and Yelu Wuzhi almost gritted his teeth.
Shengsheng held back the strong anger in his chest and led the people to run around the imperial camp again. The disgusting smell lingered in his nose. As far as he could see, it was a scene like Shura purgatory. He had experienced many wars. , I have seen scenes more cruel than this, but seeing only my own people everywhere in front of me made me feel even more resentful.
The sky became brighter and brighter, and there was enough light. Yelu Wuzhi knew that it was time to put an end to this incident. He tightened the reins in his hand, and the strong horse galloped away with a long neigh.
Yelu Wuzhi found Yelu Jing, the young King Shou'an, who was wearing silver armor and a yellow robe tied around his shoulders. Yelu Wuzhi vaguely saw what Emperor Taizong Emperor Yelu Deguang looked like when he was young.
Yelu Jing also looked tired and was discussing something with a group of Khitan generals. When he saw Yelu Jing's house, he immediately said hello: "Zhang Wen is here!"
"Your Majesty, it's time to end the rebellion once and for all!"
Looking at the hostages in Yelu's house, Yelujing said: "If we follow the king's wishes and attack directly, annihilating the rebels in Chago in one fell swoop. Xiangwen refuses to give in, and the rebels hold firm, what should we do?"
"I am worried!" Looking at the imperial camp, Yelu Wuzhi said in a low tone: "Chagang and others are in desperate situation, but they still resist so resolutely. They do not hold His Majesty and the Queen hostage, nor threaten the ministers and others. It is very unusual. I'm just afraid..."
"What are you afraid of?" Yelujing asked.
"I hope not!" Yelu Wuzhi shook his head, took a deep breath, thought for a moment, and said, "Send more soldiers to go around the camp and persuade them to surrender!"
Soon there were hundreds of leather cavalry, surrounding the camp, shouting, which was directed at the ordinary generals and soldiers of the rebel army. They said that Yelu Chagong and others had nothing to do with the rebellion. They would suppress the rebellion and only kill the first culprits. All the soldiers, As long as you lay down your weapons and surrender, you will be spared death.
Such a strategy of attacking the heart is very effective, not to mention that it is a barbarian. Soon some people threw away their weapons and threw them outside the camp. Someone took the lead, and soon it became a rout. Yelucha ordered people to shoot and kill them.
Can't live.
He probably knew he was going to die, but even though his minions were gone, he still didn't give up. There were dozens of dead soldiers left, who were hacked to death by the sudden attack of the Pishi army.
When they broke into the imperial tent, they found that Yelu Chagong and several rebel generals were all dead. They seemed to have killed each other. Most of the servants and female family members in front of the imperial family were brutally killed, and the horror was shocking. Yelu Chagang was sitting there.
On the emperor's golden throne, the knife marks on his neck were so shocking that he would never rest in peace.
"Ambition of a wolf!" He cursed angrily, and Yelu Wuzhi led his people to quickly look for the emperor and empress.
Then, out of fear, they discovered in the inner tent that the Khitan emperor and two queens had been hacked to death by the rebels...
The news could not be concealed, and the sound of mourning gradually spread in the dilapidated company camp. No matter what, he is the emperor, and the morale of the people and the army has been severely damaged.
Within five years, they had lost two emperors, both during the southern expedition, and this time, it was even more of a failure.
It took a whole day to reorganize the armies of the Southern Expedition, clean up the corpses, and resettle the camp. After statistics, the losses from this chaos gradually emerged.
More than 13,000 corpses were found, and more than 10,000 people were lightly or seriously injured. Not counting those who fled and were missing. Counting the soldiers who returned one after another after the chaos was settled, there were only a little over 70,000 of the southern expedition army left.
As the main force of the Khitan, the Pishi Army and the elite troops in Shangjing also suffered heavy losses, which seriously damaged their vitality. If the Khitan army had not camped in a relatively scattered manner and was not too concentrated, and if Yelu Wuzhi and others took decisive measures, otherwise, the losses would have been even higher.
Bigger.
Before entering the pass, 30% of the troops had been lost, and the emperor and empress were also killed. This southern expedition was indeed unknown.
Inside the royal tent, a simple memorial hall had been built, Yelu Ruan's memorial tablet was erected, and his body was placed in the coffin.
The remaining Khitan nobles, generals, and ministers gathered together, and the sound of sobbing filled the tent, although it sounded somewhat perfunctory.
Different from others, Yelu Wuzhi's sorrow comes from his heart. Regarding those traitors who committed rebellion and killed the king, Yelu Wuzhi's mood at this moment can almost be described as "eating flesh and sleeping on skin".
In Yelu Wuzhi's view, although Yelu Ruan was not as good as Taizu Taizong, he was still qualified as the Khitan emperor. At the beginning, it was approved by the Empress Dowager Shulu and other clans and nobles, and it was in line with the law.
Although in terms of governance, some are too idealistic and take radical actions, this is a sign of a determined leader. If there are internal conflicts, they can be adjusted and compromised.
However, these people in Yelucha cut off the army and rebelled brazenly for their own power and personal gain, regardless of the overall situation of the country. They suffered so many casualties among the soldiers. It would take such a long time to re-train so many strong men, but they were wasted here.
Yelvchaca and others are truly national traitors!
In addition to being angry, he also felt angry towards Yelu Ruan and Yelu Housekeeper. He had long been aware of Cha Ge's dissatisfaction and had reminded him many times. He did not take precautions, but delegated power and kept it to his heart.
No matter what.
At the same time, I also blame myself in my heart. I was still negligent. If I had known that there was something wrong with the detection, why didn't I strengthen my defenses and lead to this betrayal...
Not to mention the mixed emotions in Yelu Wuzhi's heart, the mood of concern among the nobles and generals in the royal tent did not last long.
"Now, His Majesty the Emperor has been killed by the rebels. He has lost a lot of troops. The morale of the army is turbulent, and the country will also be unstable. How should we deal with it?" A minister spoke.
"We can give up on the Southern Expedition. In this case, attacking the Han people again is the same as sending someone to death. In my opinion, Daliao cannot live without an emperor. First, choose someone to inherit the throne and stabilize the country.
The most important thing!" Another noble stood up and answered: "The news of this rebellion will not be hidden for long, and it has already spread to the surrounding areas. If it is delayed for too long, there will be chaos in the country!"
The words of the two people resonated, but at the same time, many people had a hint of eagerness in their eyes.
During the Huoshendian Rebellion, so many ministers and generals died, leaving many positions vacant. If you can support an emperor, you will have power, status, and wealth. Even on the Khitan side, there is no
There is a business with greater benefits than seeking the country.
Listening to the discussions around him, Yelu Wuzhi came back to his senses and regained his calmness and composure. He was very clear about the thoughts of the nobles in the tent, but he also agreed with their opinions.
He raised his head and looked subconsciously at King Yelujing of Shou'an, only to see the child kneeling over there, looking drowsy and ignoring the noise in the tent.
Yelu Wuzhi was surprised at this. He rolled his eyes and thought about it for a moment. He couldn't help but secretly sighed. He was worthy of being the son of Taizong. He was so calm and composed in such a big change and situation.
Many people looked at Yelv House. Judging from the performance of quelling the chaos, many people were already convinced.
Taking a deep breath, under the eyes of everyone, Yelu Wuzhi stood up, went to Yelujing, knelt down and said: "King Shou'an, the late emperor led his army to march south. However, such a big change happened, which is a misfortune for the country. Now the army is outside.
When troops approach the border, people's hearts are in despair. For the sake of the country, it is necessary to establish a new leader to stabilize the overall situation. Among the large army at present, in terms of identity, status, and talent, only King Shou'an can take on the important task!"
"What do you think?" Yelu Wuzhi turned around and asked, and everyone agreed.
At this time, Yelujing seemed to wake up from a daze, lowered his head and responded: "Yes."
Seeing this, Yelu Wuzhi and others immediately paid homage to the new emperor and shouted long live.
Seeing this scene, Yelujing's eyes were still a little confused, and he was stunned for a moment. A small smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and it disappeared in a flash.
With the emperor, the Khitan army once again had a backbone. With the support of Yelu Wuzhi and others, the new emperor Yelujing accepted the worship of the army and then discussed the account to plan for the future.
The Southern Expedition was decisively abandoned, and the smooth transfer of power was the top priority. The previous emperor died due to rebellion, and the new ruler ascended the throne. His priority should be to stabilize the domestic situation and appease people's hearts.
At Yelu Wuzhi's suggestion, Emperor Yelu Jing of Liao sent an envoy to inform the emperor of his death and the succession of the new emperor.
He also reorganized the army, assigned generals, sent trusted generals, and led the army back to Shangjing, Zhongjing and various key passes in the country. While notifying the news, he also controlled the repression situation.
At the same time, an order was sent to Yelu'an Tuan of Tanzhou, who ordered him to shrink his troops and switch from attack to defense. After paying homage to Yelu Ruan and his two queens at Huoshendian, Yelu Jing carried his coffin and headed eastward to Tanzhou.
On the eastern front, there are still tens of thousands of Khitan elites. They need to be made aware of the majesty of the new emperor, subdue them, and make redeployments before they can lead the army back to Beijing. Otherwise, for Yelujing, if he cannot obtain Yelu'an Tuan's
If you are loyal to them or control them, the armies in the south may become a hidden danger.
In fact, with a large army at hand, a good identity, and the ability to suppress the rebellion and clean up the aftermath, Yelujing's succession will not arouse much opposition. More importantly, he put aside the Southern Expedition
, directly received the support of many nobles and people.
Yelu Wuzhi also made a suggestion to Yelu Jing, which was to send envoys south to contact the Han emperor to discuss the two countries' military relations and the restoration of diplomatic relations.
There was a serious situation on their side, and the Liu Han Dynasty was still mobilizing on a large scale to prepare for a war. Under such circumstances, the Khitan could never start a war.