I'm in my hometown. No one is using my computer and I haven't paid for the network cable, so I can only update it online. I'm so depressed. The network doesn't even have air conditioning, and it makes me too hot.
------------------------------------------ "Yelü Pingcheng, you coward!"
"Yelü Pingcheng, I misjudged you!"
"What a disgrace to our Yelu family! How can you have the nerve to come back alive?"
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Yelu Pingcheng walked through the hall expressionlessly, ignoring the ridicule of his colleagues and fellow tribesmen around him. A few days ago, these people regarded Yelu Pingcheng as the last savior of Daliao, hoping that he could rescue Daliao from the most dangerous situation.
To be precise, it was to repel the attack of the Yun family army and drive Yun Zheng, a serious threat to the central hinterland of Daliao, back to Yanjing.
For this reason, Yelu Pingcheng not only took away his own army of 40,000 people, but the Liao court, which was already empty of troops, cobbled together another 40,000 people for Yelu Pingcheng to lead this army of 80,000 people, which made him dominate for a while.
The Liao Kingdom now had all the troops it could use. When Yelu Pingcheng went out to fight in the south, the entire Shangjing royal family pinned all their hopes on Yelu Pingcheng.
However, Yelu Pingcheng let them down. This illustrious war-fighting king first lost an important bridgehead, Yuepan City, and then destroyed an army of 10,000. Finally, he was defeated in a fair duel with Northern Xinjiang Marshal Yun Zheng.
He retreated to Shangjing in one breath
The huge contrast made Yelu Pingcheng quickly turn from a hero to a bear. The people who had talked about the royal Yelu clan now cursed Yelu Pingcheng when they heard his name. It seemed that all the problems, troubles and dangers were caused by him.
It was caused by Yelu Pingcheng.
They seem to have completely forgotten that they themselves are also those who support the tough approach to northern Xinjiang and demand a decisive battle.
At this moment, the descendants of the Xiao family, who had previously opposed an all-out war with Northern Xinjiang, and even more opposed a decisive battle, remained silent. Yelu Pingcheng was indeed defeated, but after all, he had the courage to fight, and after fighting openly and honestly, he could face it calmly
Failure, such people, even if they are not heroes of the Liao Dynasty, are definitely not bears, and they are definitely not national traitors. The real national traitors are those weaklings who claimed to be the main battlers before the war and now demand surrender.
Surrender, what a shameful word. The majestic Liao Dynasty, which could suppress the Chinese Empire for two hundred years, is actually surrendering!
According to the "geniuses" of the Yelu family, "The thieves are so powerful that I can't avoid them now. I can only protect them for the future." If replaced by a common saying in the Wei Dynasty, it is "Keep the green mountains there, you don't have to worry."
No firewood”
But the Queen Mother Xiao Su and the Northern King Xiao Tianzuo knew clearly that if they surrendered this time, Daliao might really be on the verge of decline. The Yun family was so powerful at the moment, even if the Jurchens did not rebel, Daliao would not be able to fight against it.
What's more, the Jurchens now have nearly 200,000 troops, and they are extremely brave. The Liao Kingdom's 400,000 troops are dragged on the Eastern Front and cannot move at all.
At this time, if they surrender shamelessly because of an invasion by the Yun family, it will only make the Yun family look down on the Liao Kingdom, and at the same time gradually develop the desire to completely defeat the Liao Kingdom.
It’s a journey
Yelu Pingcheng walked up to the main hall, took a deep breath, knelt down deeply, kowtowed hard, and said: "Your Majesty Yelu Pingcheng has no way to lead the army. This time he went south and lost 10,000 troops, but failed to repel the enemy, so he returned to the capital."
Please Queen Mother, your Majesty will convict you.”
There was silence in the Golden Palace of the Emperor of Daliao. The group of people who had been scolding them earlier stopped scolding them. In fact, they knew that Yelu Pingcheng was capable of fighting. Now that even he can't do anything, I'm afraid he is really weak.
The most important question now is not whether Yunzheng can be defeated, but how to deal with Yelu Pingcheng. Yelu Pingcheng is one of the emperor's main supporters, and his military exploits on the Eastern Front are obvious to all.
It would be a bit unreasonable to treat others as they want in a war when their strength is not very dominant.
It's just that Yelu Pingcheng is an important member of the royal family, so he is the great enemy in the hearts of the descendants. Now that he has suffered a huge defeat, even if the emperor does not want to punish him, can the Queen Mother pass the test? Everyone's hearts seem to be aroused.
Got this doubt
Sure enough, the emperor immediately said: "This time the cloud thieves gathered a strong army of 150,000 in northern Xinjiang, and the Eastern King fought with 80,000. Although they were not victorious, they only lost 10,000... I thought it was nothing.
Blunder……"
"Ahem!" Empress Dowager Xiao coughed and said calmly: "The emperor said this, maybe he was deceived by some people? The total strength of the Yun family for this battle is only one hundred thousand, while the Yun bandits only have more than 30,000 people...
... Later, he recruited 10,000 surrendered troops, and the number actually reached 50,000. But in fact, how could they use these surrendered troops with peace of mind without monitoring them? So he actually didn't have many troops at his disposal, and that's it
Under such circumstances, King Zhan Dong led an army of 70,000 to 80,000 people but chose to retreat without a fight... King Zhan Dong, if you had said early on that you did not dare to confront Yun Thief, the Ai family would not be doing anything wrong for themselves, but since you
He went to lead the troops as he promised, but then he did it again when the battle was about to begin. It would be too disrespectful to take my ancestors of the Liao Dynasty into consideration."
When Empress Dowager Xiao said this, several royal families immediately came out to plead for mercy. Empress Dowager Xiao took a closer look and saw that they were all from branch families with combat troops on the front line.
After Xiao Yan listened to what they said, he glanced at Yelu Pingcheng lightly and asked, "King Zhan Dong, do you have anything to distinguish yourself?"
Yelu Pingcheng shook his head: "I have no words to defend myself."
Xiao Yan glanced at everyone, and finally looked at the emperor, and said calmly: "In this case, the Ai family feels that although Yelu Pingcheng's crime will not lead to death, it must not be punished without punishment to spread the Ai family's will and kill Yelu Ping..."
"Queen Mother, I have this memorial"
Everyone turned to look and saw that the person who came out to speak turned out to be Xiao Tianzuo, the king of the North Courtyard. Everyone suddenly murmured, and many people began to whisper.
Empress Dowager Xiao glanced at everyone coldly: "Don't you even know the rules when going to the Golden Palace?" Upon hearing this, everyone fell into silence.
Empress Dowager Xiao looked at Xiao Tianzuo again and asked, "What does the King of Beiyuan have to say?"
Xiao Tianzuo cupped his hands and said: "The Queen Mother clearly knows that although Yelu Pingcheng is wrong, he is the only one willing to lead the troops this time. If such a person is willing to lead the army, he will be severely punished, which will chill the hearts of the world's warriors."
Xiao Su said indifferently: "Just because he is alone in the battle does not mean that he is so loyal and brave. Besides, there is no need to have such a big fight with Yun Zheng this time. Don't you know why Yun Zheng is here?"
Xiao Su looked at the group of courtiers who did not dare to interrupt, and said coldly: "Yunzheng just wants to marry me in the Liao Dynasty. The marriage is originally a good thing that benefits the country and the people. Since Yunzheng has this intention, I
Daliao is supposed to be tolerant and generous... However, some people, regardless of the overall situation of the court, only think of selfishness, instigating the court to start a war with Yunzheng. Note: Although Daliao is strong, it is difficult to defeat four people with two fists.
How can we fight against the Yun family at the same time? This battle was defeated before the battle was fought, and now we are defeated again and again. The situation that could have been negotiated with Yun Zheng has changed. If Yun Zheng gains power and is unforgiving, then I
Liaodun is in crisis..."
All the ministers in the palace were speechless, and Empress Dowager Xiao continued: "For the current plan, the only way is to punish the main culprit of the war, seek Yun Zheng's forgiveness, and at the same time agree to Yun Zheng's request and agree to marry Princess Qionghua.
Then we, Daliao, and the Yun family will immediately become married, and then there will be hope for a truce."
After hearing this, all the ministers of the Hou clan immediately came forward to praise the Queen Mother for her wisdom. The Emperor looked at his mother and asked in a loud voice: "Queen Mother, if Yun Zheng still refuses to give up after Daliao has given in like this, so what?"
?”
Empress Dowager Xiao asked back: "Yunzheng wants Daliao to cede the Xijing Road and Zhongjing Road. We are now in a critical situation. If we agree to these two terms, maybe Yunzheng can be accommodating."
The emperor was a little angry, looked at his mother, and said: "In this case, I will be an emperor who cannot defend the territory."
Empress Dowager Xiao was also a little angry. She stared at him and asked, "So now the emperor can defend his territory?"
The emperor was at a loss for words, but he was still angry: "I can move the capital and fight again!"
Empress Dowager Xiao sneered: "Move the capital and fight again? Your Majesty, do you know that our army in Daliao has been unable to pay out for a long time. The military pay and rations we currently use in Daliao are still purchased from the Aijia with Wei money sent by the Yun family last month."
I heard that the price of rice is rising now, and the prices of other items seem to be rising too. Daliao is not rich to begin with, so wouldn’t this make it even more difficult? And as we continue to fight with the Yun family, do you still expect the Yun family to provide it, my lord?
These military salaries? Once they cut off this money, where will we get so much military salary for the frontline soldiers? By then, more than 400,000 troops on the frontline will have no food to eat. If something goes wrong... Your Majesty, you are worthy of your responsibility.
Father? Are you worthy of my Daliao ancestors?"
The emperor gritted his teeth, but he could no longer utter any objection.
Empress Dowager Xiao then said: "If the emperor has no objections, we will do what the Ai family wants. Now is the time when we, Daliao, should unite sincerely. If not, we will not be able to face the current crisis... pass on the Ai family's will,
Canonize Xiao Zhiqiong, Princess Qionghua, as Princess Qionghua"
"King of Beiyuan, please select five thousand elites to escort Princess Qionghua south to Zhongjing to meet with Marshal Yun and reach a peace agreement with Marshal Yun as soon as possible."
Xiao Tianzuo took a step forward: "I obey the order."
Empress Dowager Xiao nodded and said: "King of Beiyuan, you have a heavy responsibility here. Not only must you ask the Yun family to withdraw their troops, but you must also let them continue to provide assistance to Daliao... In addition, if you can cut off some less land, you
We must also try our best.”
Xiao Tianzuo nodded sadly: "I know, I will do my best."
