Just as Liu Ling analyzed, Yeluji led 50,000 of Daliao's elite palace troops and stopped fifty miles northeast of Dingzhou. At this distance, Daliao's wolf cavalry could reach the gates of Dingzhou City within an hour.
In Yeluji's tent, a messenger from Dingzhou knelt on the ground and said to Yeluji: "Report to your Majesty, the fourth messenger sent by Lord Liyao Nayan has brought back the exact news from Taiyuan.
The emperor has ordered troops to be sent to rescue Dingzhou, and Liu Ling, the loyal king of the Han Dynasty, has also rushed back from the south. Ten thousand reinforcements from the Han Kingdom have set out from Qiu'an County, led by Luo Fu, the commander of the Han Dynasty's Jianxiong Army. The second batch
Reinforcements will set off from Taiyuan three days later, led by Liu Ling!"
Yeluji leaned on the chair covered with tiger skin and took a sip of a glass of grape wine. After listening to the messenger, the corner of his mouth involuntarily raised an arc. He was extremely handsome, and this smile was enough to make him smile.
The hearts of many young girls. His eyes narrowed into crescent moons, and he was obviously in a very happy mood.
"In other words, the 10,000-strong Jianxiong Army led by Luo Fu has already set off?"
The messenger lowered his head and replied: "My lord, we have already set off."
Yeluji was in a good mood. He waved his hand and said: "Go back and tell Liyao Nayan to be prepared to go out of the city to pursue the Zhou soldiers. Just say that I watched him make great achievements and after defeating the Zhou army, I recommended him as the leader.
Dingzhou Jiedu Envoy!"
"I obey my orders!"
The messenger bowed a few times, bowed and left.
Yelu Jipin took a sip of wine and murmured: "There are only ten thousand people? It seems that it is not enough to feed those Zhou soldiers. I wonder if Liu Ling, the loyal king of the Han Dynasty, will be able to make it in time. I have to feed the mantis so that the birds will be fuller."
Some."
"Your Majesty, I have heard that Liu Ling, the loyal king of the Han Dynasty, is good at using soldiers and has a deep scheming mind. If he sees something..."
Han Zhigu, the chief sexton of Nanmian Palace appointed by Yelu Xiongji, reminded in a low voice.
Han Zhigu, a native of Yutian, Jizhou, was a Han Chinese who was deeply trusted by Yelu Abaoji. He was later given the surname Yelu. When he served as the chief Haner of the Nanmian Palace, that is, before he wrote the order in the Nanmian Palace, he was granted the title of Zhang by Yelu Abaoji.
He was an envoy of the military military, and later led troops to conquer the Bohai Sea and made many military exploits. The Han family was respected in the Liao Kingdom, second only to the royal Yelu family and the descendant Xiao family, and was the third largest family in the Liao Kingdom. This person was both civilized, political, and martial arts.
He is very outstanding and is one of the important ministers Yelu Abaoji relies on.
"Brother Zhigu, even if Liu Ling sees something, Luo Fu's Jianxiong army has already set off. It is only more than 200 miles from Qiu'an County to Dingzhou. When Liu Ling sets out in Taiyuan Prefecture in three days, I am afraid that Luo Fu
The 10,000 men and horses under his command have long been the target of the Zhou army. What can Liu Ling do even if he arrives? People say that this loyal king of Han is good at using troops. In my opinion, he is just a waste.
People with false reputations.”
Han Zhigu frowned, thought for a while and said: "What I am worried about is that if Liu Ling sees the prince's intention and becomes angry and does not hesitate to fall out with Daliao, your majesty, it will be difficult for the prince to explain."
Yeluji waved his hand and said: "Brother Zhigu is too careful. My father originally looked down on the Han Kingdom. If the land of the Han Kingdom was not so barren, our Daliao Wolf Cavalry would have taken over the territory of the twelve states."
I'm down. My father ordered the Han emperor to send troops to the west to contain Xia's troops, but the Han emperor actually didn't respect the order! If we don't show him some color, won't he fly to the sky?"
"Besides, if the Han army and the Zhou army are not allowed to fight a fierce battle, how can I benefit from it? When the Han army is defeated and the Zhou army is chasing after them, I send my army to cover up the enemy from behind and defeat the Zhou army in the chaos.
Recover Xiongzhou and Mozhou, otherwise, not only will it be difficult for me to explain to my father, but Brother Zhigu will also have a hard time escaping the relationship, right?"
Han Zhigu's expression changed, and he leaned over and said, "Your Majesty has a clever plan, and I am ashamed of myself."
Hearing the sarcasm in his words, Yeluji was secretly angry. This Han Zhigu relied on his father Yelu Xiongji's appreciation and repeatedly ignored him as a prince. Yeluji knew that Han Zhigu was between himself and
Among the two younger brothers, Yelu Deguang, I have always been more optimistic about the second brother. Although he is the chief minister of the South Palace, he has never been willing to assist him with all his heart. If his father was not difficult to deal with, he would have been there long ago.
Just kill this self-righteous Han man with one knife.
"Brother Zhigu means that this king's calculation is just wishful thinking?"
Yeluji put down the wine glass in his hand and looked into Han Zhigu's eyes and asked.
Han Zhigu quickly lowered his head and said: "I don't dare. I just think that this matter can be planned more carefully. Liu Ling has a long-standing reputation and is not expected to be a reckless person. The Han Dynasty was originally divided into two groups.
We have to set off three days apart, which is not something that a famous general can do."
Yeluji snorted and said: "Lord Zhongshu Ling, do you mean that this king's arrangements are hasty?"
Han Zhigu bowed his head to the ground and said bravely: "Your Majesty has made careful arrangements. It is already foolproof. I just want to remind you not to underestimate your opponent."
Yeluji was so angry with Han Zhigu that he wanted to kill someone, but he really didn't dare to do anything to this guy whom his father trusted. Seeing Han Zhigu still standing there bent over, if he couldn't follow his advice, this guy would definitely
I won't let myself sleep peacefully tonight.
"Forget it, brother Zhigu is cautious. This is why I am not as good as you. Let's do this. When the Han army is defeated and the Zhou army pursues them, I will lead 45,000 troops to cover up the enemy. Brother Zhigu can lead
The five thousand wolf cavalry will be cut off to deal with unexpected events. Let’s settle it. I am tired, so I will sleep first.”
After saying that, he ignored Han Zhigu who was still talking, walked to the edge of the blanket and lay down with his clothes on. Not long after, he heard snoring. Han Zhigu sighed and said goodbye, feeling depressed.
Returning to his military tent. Sitting on the stool, Han Zhigu became more and more angry as he thought about it. He couldn't help but sweep everything on the table to the ground.
"How could Daliao's foundation fall into the hands of such a kid with such a willful attitude?"
Even after scolding him for a few times, he could not express his anger, but in his heart he admired the second prince Yelu Deguang even more, who knew how to use people well and could listen to other people's opinions.
Yeluji waited for two days and there was still no news about the war between the Han army and the Zhou family. He sent scouts out to investigate. The news the scouts reported back almost made Yeluji angry. It turned out that the Han general Luo Fu and his 10,000 Jianxiong troops each
The march in Japan was only a dozen miles, and after two days of walking, we were still 200 miles away from Dingzhou!
After waiting for another two days, the scouts received news that the Han army's speed was slightly faster, but they had only traveled more than 20 miles in one day, and they were still 150 miles away from Dingzhou.
Waiting for the good news to come suddenly one day, the Han army's march speed suddenly accelerated. Now they are less than a hundred miles away from Dingzhou. At this speed, they can reach the outside of Dingzhou city at noon the next day!
But in the afternoon, there was another news that shocked Yelu greatly!
Liu Ling, the loyal king of the Han Dynasty, led the Shenfeng Camp of Taiyuan Prefecture. The 20,000 soldiers of the Shenzhan Camp bypassed Dingzhou and attacked Xiongzhou. Only 2,000 people of the Zhou army were left in Xiongzhou City to defend the city. The dead soldiers sent by Liu Ling pretended to be The people robbed the city gate, and the Han army finally swarmed in, occupying Xiongzhou in only half a day! The grain, grass and baggage stored by the Zhou army in Xiongzhou City were looted by the Han army, and most of the two thousand soldiers and horses of the Zhou army were captured. Now Xiongzhou The Han Dynasty's fire dragon flag has been planted at the head of the city!
News came half a day later that Liu Ling sent someone to pretend to be a messenger from the Zhou army to Mozhou to ask for help, and deceived the Zhou army from the city of Mozhou to rescue Xiongzhou. However, the Zhou soldiers who hurried to rescue Xiongzhou were captured by the Han on the way. In the ambush of Junshenfeng Camp, more than 5,000 Zhou troops were killed. After the great victory, the Han army took advantage of the situation and invaded Mozhou. Now the flag of the Han Dynasty is flying on the top of the city of Mozhou.
"What a cunning Liu Ling!"
Knowing that they had been fooled, General Wei Yue Le led the army on the left, General Mi Huang led the army on the right, and Zhao Tieguai, the commander of the Qianning Army, discussed it, but the Zhou army had no choice but to send troops to fight back to rescue Xiongzhou Mozhou, Yue Lehe and Mihuang led his troops straight to Xiongzhou to recapture the city. Zhao Tieguai led the Qianning army to cut off the rear. The men and horses leading the army guard on the left and right planned to return to Xiongzhou to fight Liu Ling. However, the troops retreated in panic, but were stopped by the troops in Dingzhou city. Liyao Nayan seized the opportunity and sent an army of more than 10,000 men to pursue the Zhou army behind him. He won a great victory and killed more than 5,000 Zhou Qianning army. Yeluji took advantage of the situation and sent troops to attack the Zhou army from the northeast, killing the Zhou army and defeating it.
It’s just that Li Yao Nayan returned to Dingzhou after his victory. When he arrived outside the city gate, he found that the walls of Dingzhou City were already filled with soldiers from the Jianxiong Army of the Han Dynasty!
The Liao army killed them all the way, and the Zhou army was defeated and retreated to Xiongzhou. When they arrived outside Xiongzhou city, they found that Xiongzhou had long been turned into an empty city, and Liu Ling's army had disappeared. They waited until Yue Le and Mi Huang led their troops into Xiongzhou to prepare to hold on. It was discovered that the city of Xiongzhou had been completely looted by Liu Ling, and not even a grain of food was left. It only held for three days. Because there was no food, the Zhou army could only break through and retreat south. The Qianning army was defeated and retreated to Mozhou. , what they experienced was the same as that of the brothers who led the army and guards on the left and right. Mozhou City was almost evacuated by the Han army, leaving only an empty city for the Qianning army.
Without food and grass, the Qianning army could not defend Mozhou, so they had to flee behind the leading guards on the left and right. However, they happened to intercept Yeluji who was chasing the leading guards on the left and right in the middle. Zhao Tieguai was defeated and lacked a victory to save it. status, so he stopped Yeluji's men and killed them for a while at all costs. If Han Zhigu hadn't led five thousand cavalry to rescue the siege from behind, Yeluji would never have been able to return to Youzhou. Yeluji was killed by Zhao Tieguai The arrow hit the target, and he retreated to Youzhou in embarrassment to recuperate.
The most annoying thing is that when the Han Jianxiong army saw Li Yao Nayan coming back, he happily returned Dingzhou to Li Yao Nayan. After Li Yao Nayan entered the city, he discovered that the Dingzhou warehouse had also been ransacked. Very clean. But fortunately, at least on the surface, Daliao still took back the two cities captured by the Zhou army in one fell swoop.
Liu Ling returned to the army, and three groups of troops looted three wealthy cities and made a lot of money.
The Han army was beaming with joy and triumph, and returned home with a full load. (To be continued)
