"Is this plan too simple? I have heard that Han Qing is a close disciple of Zheng Changfeng, the Taixue Jijiuer." On the north bank of the Yellow River, Xiao Pai, who was left behind in Tokyo, Liao Dynasty, stood on a mound on horseback, frowning and questioning.
He is an experienced soldier. He has fought many famous generals of the Song Dynasty such as Yang Si and Yang Yanzhao, so he knows how powerful his opponent is.
Therefore, in his opinion, as long as Han Qing has the same status as Yang Si or Yang Yanzhao, he can definitely imagine that Daliao will mix dead soldiers among the people.
As for the mere thousands of people, it was not worth it for Han Qing to take the risk of seizing the water stronghold and send his warships to respond.
"Thousands of men have been killed, so what? The most indispensable thing in the Song Dynasty is farmers!" Yelu Keli, the commander of the Ma Army, had similar views to Yelu Longxing. He curled his lips and said,
Echoed loudly.
If he and Xiao Pai had followed their wishes, they would not have sent troops to Gaotang at all. The Daliao East Route Army, relying on the power of successive great victories, captured Chanzhou in one fell swoop, and then forcibly crossed the Yellow River from Baimadu to Bianliang.
However, Yelu Longxing, the Privy Councilor of the Northern Court of Daliao, who was in charge of the troops on the East Road, was soft-hearted and was actually instigated by Xiao Moke, deputy general manager of the South Pedestrian Department, to attack Yucheng. It took hundreds of detours for nothing.
Not to mention the unjust journey, we still have to face a large-scale naval force!
"Two seniors, don't worry. This is a conspiracy. As long as the person named Han is a Song official, he will have to follow the strategy we have decided." Xiao Moke, the deputy general manager of the Pedestrian Department in the south, has a good temper. He knows it.
Xiao Pai and Yelu were talking about themselves in class, so they still explained with smiling faces.
"If you become an official in the Song Dynasty, will you become a fool?!" Yelu didn't believe Xiao Moke's words at all, and sneered again.
"I will not become a fool, but I am destined to be controlled by a group of lunatics. I know it is a pit of fire, but I have to bite the bullet and jump into it." Xiao Moke still did not get angry, smiled, and continued to explain patiently,
"If he didn't send a boat to pick up the people, even if he defended the ferry, he would later be considered by the Qingliu of the Song Dynasty as a man who ignored the lives of the people. His merits were not worth his weight, and he would even be stigmatized for the rest of his life."
After a pause, he deliberately raised his voice so that other Khitan generals and the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Route Army Yelu Longxing could hear him, "Unless he has the qualifications and connections like Yang Si and Li Jilong. Otherwise, once he gets a bad reputation,
, I will never try to stand up again in this life. Back then, Tie Qiang Yang Wudi was defeated by the same conspiracy and was captured alive by his father before he went on a hunger strike and died."
After the words fell, not only were Xiao Pai and Yelu Keli speechless, but other Khitan generals around them who had originally doubted the plan of driving the people to seize boats to cross the river also turned their heads and did not dare to say another word.
I think back then, the Song Dynasty general Yang Chonggui (Yang Ye), an invincible iron gun general, was ordered to attack the Liao army to buy time for the people to retreat. After being ambushed by the Liao army, he could have immediately rushed out. However, he insisted on staying.
They fought to the death for three days and nights, until the entire army was annihilated, because Daliao used a "conspiracy".
At that time, Yang Chonggui was a surrendered general of the Northern Han Dynasty. Although he was highly regarded by Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Guangyi, he could not enter the direct circle.
If because of his breakout, the people were overtaken by the Daliao cavalry during their retreat, not only would his reputation be ruined, but Zhao Guangyi's trust in him would also cease to exist.
Therefore, even if Yang Chonggui knew that he would die if he stayed, he could only choose to fight to the end and refuse to retreat even half a step.
This choice had nothing to do with whether he could see his opponent's plan. It only depended on his own status in the Song Dynasty at the time and the degree of acceptance of the surrendered general by the Song Dynasty court.
Back then, it was Xiao Moke's father, Xiao Dalin, the deputy general manager of the Southern Pedestrian Department of Daliao, who used a conspiracy to trick Yang Chonggui to death.
With this merit, Xiao Dalin squeezed into the ranks of famous generals. Not only did he take charge of the entire Nanmian Pingren Division, he was also awarded the title of General of the Right Prison Gate, and soon he was promoted to the king of Lanling County.
And now, Xiao Moke has inherited his father's business and has become the deputy general manager of Daliao South Pedestrian Department! He wants to follow the same conspiracy and let Han Qing obediently dive into the pit of fire!
"Seizing the boat to cross the river is just the first link in a series of plans!" As if he was worried that the generals would not understand his strategic intentions deeply enough, Xiao Moke smiled again and continued to add with a bit of pride, "Even if someone named Han is
Risking the infamy and refusing to accept the attack, there is still a second ring waiting for him on the pedestrian side. His head was personally designated by the Empress Dowager Chengtian. I hope you can use your skills to give it to him.
Enough support from the juniors!”
"Don't worry, Mr. Xiao, I will definitely not spare any effort!"
"Since Manager Xiao is so confident, we will naturally give our full support!"
"Since it is the arrangement of the Empress Dowager Chengtian, of course we will go all out!"
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In an instant, there was a chorus of responses from all around. Except for Yelu Longxu, the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Route Army, the other generals, no matter what they thought in their hearts, at least expressed sufficient support for Xiao Moke with their mouths.
"Thank you all. If Han Qing can be killed in this battle, I will never dare to take the lead alone." Xiao Moke put his hand on his chest, smiled and bowed to the generals to thank him. Then he turned his mount and quickly left the mound.
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When he arrived under the mound, the smile on his face immediately disappeared. He turned his head and confirmed in a low voice to his close associates, "Mazhuleg, have the arrangements for the brothers under your command been made? Last time, the big
Those idiots from Yun Temple got me scolded by my father for dragging me down!"
"Don't worry, Deputy General Manager. Twenty days ago, brothers pretended to be refugees and went to the South Bank." A monk dressed as a monk stepped forward and saluted, and his response was full of confidence. "This time, I will definitely not do it again.
Disappoint the deputy general manager."
"Sege, what are your preparations? Is there any response from Li Fushou?" Xiao Moke was still worried and turned his attention to another craftsman leader and continued to confirm in a low voice.
"Li Dujian said that he has contacted thirteen major families and is ready to respond to the army at any time. As soon as the army launches a forced crossing, he will immediately raise troops to seize Licheng and cut off Han Qing's escape route!" A seductive man dressed as a horse dealer smiled.
He stepped forward and bowed in salute.
"Wang Qian, Hao Jing, where are you?" Xiao Moke frowned and turned to the two Taoist priests.
"Ask the deputy general manager, the nursery rhyme has been spread throughout Baiyun Temple. It will reach Bianliang in less than half a month." The two Taoist priests looked stern and responded loudly with raised palms.
"Thank you, everyone!" Xiao Moke finally had a smile on his face, and nodded gently to a few of his close subordinates. Then he mobilized his war horse and slowly walked towards the river beach.
On the river beach on the north bank, more and more people were driven over by the Liao army. Each one of them had no way forward and no way back. Their pale faces were full of despair.
On the south bank of the river, thousands of people knelt down and prayed to the navy camp, praying to the executioner Han Qing to save their relatives trapped on the north bank.
Suddenly, on the north bank of the river, some fleeing people raised their hands, pointed to the river, and stammered and cried, "A boat is coming. A boat is coming from the south. A boat is coming from the south to save us!"
"The boat is coming, the boat is coming, everyone, hurry up and escape!"
"Everyone, hurry up to the trestle, board the boat and escape!"
A few dead soldiers from the Liao Kingdom who had blended into the ranks of the common people shouted loudly at the top of their lungs.
In an instant, the fleeing people rushed towards the trestle where the ferry was docked. They pushed each other and refused to give way.
Even if a weak person was squeezed and fell into the Yellow River, no one would take a second look, let alone give a helping hand!
"The first ring has begun!" Xiao Moke sneered and pulled out his saber, gently wiping the blade with his fingers.
Back then, his father Xiao Dalin became famous by stepping on the corpse of Song general Yang Chonggui.
Today, he is going to chop off Han Qing's head here and recreate the glory of his father's generation!
