Hearing what he said, Yelujing showed a wry smile: "The Duke's strategy is similar to that of the King of the South Academy!"
"I hope your majesty will judge the situation and decide the matter!" Yelvcong bowed.
Seeing this, Yelujing sighed: "Don't I understand your advice! However, in such a national war, both Liao and Han were going all out. Of course, the Liao cavalry could sweep south and plunder the Han territory, but
How could the Han army be unprepared? Judging from previous battles, the Han army already had ways to deal with our army's looting.
The city, the mountains and rivers, supplemented by infantry and cavalry, as well as those strong fortresses, are enough to restrain our army. The war method of the Southern Dynasties is to clear the country with strong walls. The army breaks through the pass and goes south. If it cannot feed the enemy, how to maintain food and grass, ordnance
How to add?
Even if we, the Khitan warriors, can overcome all difficulties without resorting to hardships and dangers, forge ahead with determination, and cause heavy casualties to the Han army, how can we control our own losses? How many of us will be able to return from the battle if we go deep into the territory?"
From Yelujing's words, we can clearly feel where his worries lie. He can see its benefits, but he also has many concerns. The biggest concern is that it will be difficult to achieve his goals, and he will suffer losses.
big.
After all, most of the people Yelujing mobilized this time were Khitan troops. These tribes are the real foundation of the rule of the Liao Kingdom. Don't treat them as uncivilized barbarians just because they are barbarians.
, also cares about casualties.
Of course, the strategies proposed by people like Yelu Talie and Yelu Cong do have merit for the Liao Kingdom and are more suitable for them. However, the strategies are good strategies, but they are somewhat idealistic and want to be realized and achieved.
The desired effect is not that simple.
Marching for war, especially this kind of national war, is not a wishful thinking, and the Han army will not be passively beaten. In terms of hard power, the Han Dynasty, which has been developing its military unremittingly for more than ten years, is indeed stronger than them.
In fact, in the early stages of this battle, the strategy adopted by the Liao army to kill and plunder Youyan was quite effective. Farms and houses were destroyed, people were devastated, and the people could only shrink and take refuge in the city and the fortress wall.
.
Although during the fierce fighting between the two sides, the Han army achieved a lot of results and caused a lot of casualties, it is undeniable that the Liao army did achieve certain results. For now, the people of Youyan area,
The effective support provided to the Han army in combat has been insufficient. Young men can join the army and be uniformly incorporated into Ding service to work hard. However, there are more old, weak, women and children, and as time goes by, they gradually become a burden.
But the reason why it failed to expand is that the Han and Yan armies actively resisted and the Hebei frontier army provided timely support. The second reason is that the Liao army deployed in the south was insufficient and not strong enough.
This is also mentioned before. In response to the Northern Expedition of the Han Dynasty, there was insufficient preparation and a hasty response. In the planning of the Liao monarchs and ministers, the Han-Liao War was supposed to be initiated by them, but they did not expect that the Han army suddenly changed its national policy.
, launched a large-scale Northern Expedition, but fell behind in terms of initiative.
When the Liao army was almost mobilized, the Han army had already moved north, pressing forward step by step with an extremely strong posture. The Liao army fell into passivity. From the overall situation, it has been following the rhythm of the Han army. This process
During the period, the Liao army did not resist. They sent cavalry several times and took the initiative to attack, just to interrupt the oppression and pressing of the Han army. However, the result was not as expected and they were forcefully pushed back.
Up to now, a large number of Han troops have marched forcefully northward, gradually blocking several passes that facilitated the entry and exit of the Liao army, leaving obviously insufficient space for the Liao army to display.
To sum up, the Han army successfully achieved its goal of preemptive strike, so that the Liao army was unable to advance or retreat and was in an awkward situation.
Combining all aspects of intelligence, plus the opinions of various civil and military officials during this period, Yelujing's understanding of the current situation of the Liao army was not particularly clear, but he finally gained something.
Regardless of the Liao army, there are actually 300,000 troops mobilized, but the personnel are mixed, the combat power is uneven, and the response is dispersed. The Han army in Hedong is dealt with by Yelu Talie, and soldiers and horses are indispensable. Liaodong and Luan
A lot of people were also recruited on the Pingying side, but they were not of much use. The only ones that were truly reliable and could be used to deal with the main force of the Han army were the 200,000 or so troops on the Yanshan front line.
And if Yelujing is given a try and puts these troops into the Han Dynasty, this determination is a bit difficult. After all, he is not a gambler, and for the Liao Kingdom, although the situation is obviously grim, it is still not broken.
It’s not time to bet on the fate of the country.
After pondering for a long time, Yelujing looked at Yelucong and said: "Even if I send a large army to enter the pass, the Han division is now heavily concentrated in Youyan. How can we break through its blockade? How can we break through the Han army at the south entrance? Although Hebei is a flat river, there are thousands of mountains.
How can it be saved everywhere if there are thousands of rivers?"
"Since you have proposed such a strategy, you should also consider how to implement it!" Yelujing asked.
Hearing what Yelujing said, Yelvcong's expression was not relaxed. There was a trace of hesitation on his face, and then he said seriously: "Your Majesty, the Han army has become a stranglehold on me. If we persist for a long time, it will be detrimental to me. We must deal with this."
At this time, we can only break it with firm and fearless courage and determination!"
"Go on!" Knowing that he had more to say, Yelujing waved his hand.
Seeing this, Yelvcong couldn't help but perked up, pointed in the direction of Juyongguan, and said: "Your Majesty, I suggest that we take the initiative to attack the Han army at the south entrance!"
After glancing at Emperor Liao, Yelucong stated all his thoughts: "I have carefully investigated and found that although the Han army sent a large army to the north, even if the Yan army combined, including the brave soldiers and civilians, the number was less than 500,000, among whom the fighting force
It is certain that the number of soldiers is less than half of them.
After excluding the casualties from the previous confrontation with our army, some of the remaining people were transferred eastward to deal with our Luanping Division. After excluding the garrisons at various city gates, the garrisons blocking the entrances, and those protecting the food routes, there were only 300,000 people gathered in Youzhou.
about.
And these 300,000 people are the main force of the Han army's Northern Expedition. If they gather in one place and face the enemy head-on, even if we use all our strength to fight against them, our chances of winning are not great.
However, the Han army was so powerful that they divided their forces to attack our city, which gave us the opportunity to defeat each one! There are 300,000 Han troops in Youzhou, hundreds of thousands on the other side of Miyun, and 100,000 on the south entrance. The rest are all there
Youzhou.
Although the Han army at Nankou has a strength of 100,000, its regular brigade troops never exceed 50,000 infantry and cavalry, or even less. Their strength is not as strong as it appears. Otherwise, they would not have captured Nankou.
Take a defensive stance.
If we can concentrate our best soldiers, launch a surprise attack, and wipe out this Han army in one fell swoop, the situation of the war will be completely reversed!"
Hearing what he said, Yelvjing subconsciously raised his voice and stared at the veteran, slightly surprised by his huge appetite.
After frowning and thinking for a while, Yelujing asked: "Do you have the confidence to defeat him?"
"I dare not say that we will win!" Yelvcong replied simply: "But our army has three major advantages! First, our army is strong and has a strong force of elite soldiers. We can attack the hybrids with all our strength with a force of 130,000.
soldiers;
Secondly, I know the enemy, but the enemy may not know me. This time His Majesty secretly led his troops to the east, and launched an assault before the news spread, so as to catch them by surprise;
Thirdly, although the Han army's defensive arrangement at the south entrance is strong, it cannot be said to be comprehensive, especially in the direction of the victory entrance. It has not paid enough attention. Elite troops can be sent to attack from the victory entrance, surround it and attack from both sides.
, it can work wonders.”
Hearing this, Yelvjing nodded subconsciously, his eyes gradually became colder, and he said in a deep voice: "The Han army is always strong in defense. After fighting back and forth, Daliao suffered a lot from its army's stronghold.
They can often form a deadly formation and resist an army several times my size!"
It can be seen that Yelujing has actually been tempted. Yelucong said with emotion: "Although the Han stronghold is strong, only the officers and soldiers under the supervision will fight with all their strength! In this national war, the people of the country must fight to the death, how can we shrink back in fear of difficulties!"
Seeing his arrogance, Yelujing's expression became more and more serious, and he buried his head in thought. The air in the tent became tense, and time seemed to pass extremely slowly. Yelucong did not bother Emperor Liao, and he knew that this was not the case after all.
An easy decision to make.
After a long time, Yelvjing suddenly stood up, waved his hand, and said decisively: "Then fight!"
Hearing this, Yelvcong looked solemn and said: "Your Majesty, your troops must be dispatched as soon as possible. I think we can launch an attack tonight!"
Yelujing said, "There is no rush. I can temporarily plan the attack with the generals, prepare horses and troops, and be ready. I have urgently mobilized Wende's troops to come east and attack them all!"
Hearing what he said, Yelvcong was slightly stunned. Yelvjing said: "Since we have decided to attack, why do we need to save our strength? There are 100,000 Han troops at the south entrance, so I will attack them with twice the strength. In this way, even if the Han army in Youzhou
Even if the army comes to help, don’t be afraid!”
Yelu Cong was surprised and delighted that Yelu Jing could have such courage. He cupped his hands and said with emotion: "In this way, our army has a better chance of winning!"
After discussing the important matter, Yelucong relaxed his worries and looked at Emperor Liao, and couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, do you want to discuss the attack with the ministers again?"
Listening to his words, Yelujing's calm tone revealed a bit of strength: "I'll convince the rest of you!"
"yes!"
After saluting again, Yelucong prepared to go down and plan the details of the attack. He seemed to have thought of something, and bowed again: "Your Majesty, in this difficult time, when it is time to hire people, I would like to recommend someone to your Majesty!"
"Oh?" Seeing this, Yelujing was slightly surprised and stretched out his hand to indicate: "Who can get into the eyes of a male?"
Yelv Cong said directly: "Yelu Xiezhen, the grandson of Yelu Holu in Yue Yue!"
"Yelü Xiezhen, that libertine!" Hearing this, Yelv Jing couldn't help but laugh.
Yelv Xiezhen and Yelu Jing are brothers of the same generation, and they are still young now. Seeing the Liao Emperor's attitude, Yelu Cong said: "Your Majesty, although Yelv Xiezhen is not young, he is alert and dissolute. It is just his unruly appearance, but he is actually a good man for the country."
A rare talent. He is capable of doing things and is especially good at military strategy. In the previous battle of Wenyu River, the Han cavalry was in hot pursuit. I listened to his advice and set up an ambush at the south entrance, killing thousands of enemy cavalry. This time, I used the strategy to attack.
Counselor, there will be many benefits..."
After hearing what Yelu Cong said, Yelu Jing became a little more serious. After thinking about it, he said, "If that's the case, I would like to make time to meet you!"