"As for the Dangxiang people, Wei Mingxiao will not join forces with the Khitans for the time being. He is still waiting and watching, so the big man must be strong enough. I have millions of troops on the northwest front line, and I also want Wei Mingxiao to know that the big man
The strength of the Khitans is declining. Wei Ming Xiaoxiao knows this very well, but no one will be unwavering in the face of interests. The battle between the Khitans and the Khitans before next summer's grain storage is key. If the Khitans lose, Wei Ming Xiaoxiao will
Then you will completely give up the idea of using troops against the Han Dynasty."
Liu Ling paused and said: "Now, Ye Luxiongji has also understood that the battle in the spring of next year is inevitable, so he will seize the time to train his troops. All three parties are focusing on the spring of next year. In fact, this is not a matter of
Good thing. The day of the war has been predicted. Let's see who is stronger. In the early stage of the war, the Dangxiang people will not get involved. If the Han Dynasty is strong, the Dangxiang people will attack the Liao. The Khitan people are strong, and the Dangxiang people will inevitably attack.
Send troops to my big man. The so-called covenant is just empty talk and has no binding force at all."
Luo Xu suddenly thought of something, he frowned and said: "Your Majesty... Since Ye Luxiongji has guessed the time when Your Majesty will use troops against Liao Kingdom, then..."
He didn't say the next words, but Liu Ling already understood the meaning.
"According to Ye Luxiongji's temperament, of course he will not just watch as my big man accumulates enough strength and then sends his army to the north. This is one of the reasons why I have to call you back this time. Winter is coming this year.
Before, Yelu Xiongji said that he could not strike preemptively. Jizhou, Cangzhou, and Yizhou were all connected together and it was extremely difficult to attack. However, Lanzhou had an army of nearly 200,000, led by General Wang. With the strength of Datong Prefecture, it was impossible to attack Lanzhou.
Be sure. If Yelu Xiongji sends troops, where would you say would be his first choice?"
The four Jiedushi stood in front of the map and fell into deep thought. After a while, Hua Ling's expression gradually became serious.
"Taiyuan!"
Hua Ling reached out and pointed on the map. That place was his defense zone.
Liu Ling smiled and asked, "Tell me why Ye Luxiong chose Taiyuan."
Hua Ling sorted out her thoughts, pointed to several places on the map and said: "Youzhou, Yelu Chucai is training troops every day, Chen Bing is north of the Sanggan River, but it is actually just a cover! If you cross the river and go south with Youzhou's troops,
, I'm afraid that he will be surrounded by General Luo, General Yang, and General Luo's troops. He has been training troops north of the Sanggan River all day long, and now it seems that he just wants to draw our attention there! General Luo,
General Luo and General Yang have divided their forces to guard the Sanggan River, and the three armies have mobilized hundreds of thousands of troops along the river. If one day, Yelu Chucai leads Youzhou troops to cross the river, he will definitely attract the forces of the three generals.
"
He paused, then looked at Liu Ling and said: "Yelu Deguang is sending troops to contain General Wang's troops in Lanzhou. In this way, a gap will be opened between Lanzhou and Yizhou. Blocking the Khitan
The only people in front of people are the less than 50,000 troops of General Dugu, the military governor of Daizhou. Yelu Chucai has nearly 400,000 troops in Youzhou, and Yelu Deguang has nearly 500,000 troops in Datong. If they divide their forces, they can defeat Daizhou.
This line is opened, and the army of 200,000 people is used to contain the general Wang Lao of Lanzhou, and the troops of Youzhou are used to contain the forces of the three generals. Yelu Deguang still has 300,000 horses in his hands!"
Hua Ling said: "As long as Daizhou is captured, Taiyuan will be in danger. There are 60,000 troops in Taiyuan. It is not difficult to hold on to the city, but it cannot stop the Khitan cavalry from going south! If the Khitans abandon Taiyuan and go south instead of attacking,
The cavalry from Taiyuan to Jinzhou can be killed in three days and three nights! If his subordinates divide their forces to stop them, Yelv Deguang can still take the opportunity to conquer Taiyuan! Taiyuan is an important town for our Han Dynasty, and most of the materials needed for the Northern Expedition are now stored in Taiyuan City. Khitan
People know the importance of Taiyuan, so if they go south after winter, they will definitely choose Taiyuan as their breakthrough point!"
Luo Xu frowned and said: "If there is a crisis in Taiyuan, my subordinates, General Luo, and General Yang will definitely divide their troops to rescue. Although Yelu Chucai's Youzhou soldiers are not as numerous as the three of us, if he seizes the opportunity to break through the defense line, Jizhou will go south
Once the river is flat, the Khitan cavalry can rush south unscrupulously. In this way, except for General Maoyuan's troops in Xiazhou, our army of six will be restrained by the Khitan!"
Luo Fu said: "Once the Taiyuan line is torn apart by the Khitans, Yelu Xiongji will definitely lead his army southward. The Khitans will attack Jinzhou with all their strength. If Jinzhou is lost, the entire Hexi area will be imprisoned by the Khitans."
Caught it firmly."
Maoyuan's garrison was in Xiazhou, and the people he wanted to guard against were also Party members, so he didn't know much about the situation in the north. After listening to the analysis by Hua Ling and others, his ideas gradually became clear.
"Yelu Xiongji used 600,000 troops as bait in order to tear apart the prince's defense line in the north. Then he could use the remaining team of about 500,000 troops to storm Taiyuan and even attack Jinzhou. Once the land in Hexi
In this crisis, General Wang, General Luo, and General Luo’s troops are unable to rescue us, and I’m afraid that the party members will take advantage of the situation and sneak in!”
Liu Ling nodded and said gently: "This is also the reason why I called you back."
He stood up and walked around and said: "Xiazhou and Wuzhou contain the Xixia troops, but they are not enough to stop you and Cheng Yihou from advancing together. If Weiming Xiaoxiao really dares to take that step, I will ask Cheng Yihou to send his troops to the west.
Advance, and the responsibility of containing the Xixia troops lies with you. As long as the Xixia troops leave Swan City, your 150,000 troops will march into Xixia from Xiazhou. Wuzhou is not far from Xingqing Mansion, Weiming
Xiao Xiao should be very aware of the threat Cheng Yihou posed to him in Wuzhou."
Mao Yuan bowed and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, my subordinates will not let you down."
Liu Ling smiled and said: "Supplies are being allocated from Luoyang, Liyang, and Jinzhou to Taiyuan. The Northern Expedition is a major event that cannot be neglected. Yelvxiong's machine should take action before winter comes. You must arrange defenses after you return.
Taiyuan is the top priority. After arriving in Hangzhou, I will not delay for long and will go north. Hua Ling, your 60,000 troops should not leave the city without being sure of victory. As long as Taiyuan is stable and the rear is worry-free. I have used the Supervisory Yuan's
The channel sent a warrant to Dugu. Although Daizhou's troops were smaller, with Dugu's ability, there should be no suspense in blocking the Khitan army. Lanzhou is too close to Swan City, and Weiming Xiaoxiao is in Swan City.
We have more than 400,000 troops stationed. The strategic location of this place is so important... To the northeast, we can attack Xijing of the Liao Kingdom, and to the southeast, we can attack the Fuzhou of our Han Dynasty. General Wang’s troops are in Lanzhou. On the line of Fuzhou, the famous Weixiao
Don’t dare to move.”
"But in this way, it will be difficult to contain Yelu Deguang of Xijing in Liaoning after restraining Xixia's troops. After you go back, Luo Fu, you ask Jianxiong's army to go west to join Daizhou Dugu. After the meeting, don't blindly
For the defense, we must have the momentum to use troops against Datong before winter, and try our best to delay Yelv Deguang's journey south. Then select elites to sneak into the grassland, and burn as much as they can, so that the Khitan people are busy putting out the fire and have no time to care about anything else."
"Luo Xu, your 100,000 Jizhou soldiers marched north to Yizhou and Bazhou line. The Chen soldiers were on the banks of the Sanggan River, provoking the Youzhou Liao army every day. Didn't Yelu Chucai always look like he was ready to cross the river?
Then lead him across the river. The Sanggan River in Youzhou does not freeze in winter. If he wants to cross the river, he must recruit boats. Send more men to sneak into the north bank and burn as many fishing boats as you can. If the Liao army can't get enough boats, just burn them.
Can build a floating bridge.”
Liu Ling said: "The Sanggan River is wide and the waves are strong. How can it be so easy to build a pontoon bridge? Bring all the gunpowder trebuchets and continuous fire ballistas in your army to Bazhou. As long as the Liao army in Youzhou crosses the river, they will be blocked.
Fight hard in the river. I have sent someone to deliver a warrant to Yang Ye, asking him to push his troops forward. Once the Youzhou soldiers cross the river and go south, his Cangzhou army will cross the river and go north to fight in Hebei!"
"Before winter, the navy will arrive at Yuyang and go up the river. The navy will block the soldiers and horses crossing the river from Youzhou in the river. After the navy arrives, Luo Xu, your men and horses will immediately cross the river and go north.
, Hui and Yang Ye, the two armies besieged Youzhou. It is better to burn the flames of war outside the country's gate. Do not fight within the territory of the Han Dynasty, but fight on the territory of the Liao Kingdom! Regarding Youzhou's affairs, you and
Yang Ye will discuss the matter and give you two the right to make arbitrary decisions when the opportunity arises. If the war goes well, why wait until next spring to start the Northern Expedition?"
After hearing this sentence, everyone suddenly realized.
From afar, the reason why the prince went to Taiyuan with such a big fanfare to adjust grain and grass was actually to attract the Khitans to attack! The Northern Expedition in the spring was an illusion given to Yelv Xiongji by the prince! The reason why the prince made such an arrangement was to make Yelv Xiongji unable to sit still.
!As long as the Khitans panic, opportunities will come.
Liu Ling said: "I will go north via Taiyuan, so Youzhou will have to rely on you, Luo Xu, and Yang Ye. At the worst, I have to contain the 400,000 Liao army in Youzhou. The Liao army in Datong will go south. I will not let the Khitans
Go back well. Since Ye Luxiongji wants to fight, let him know that it is not up to him whether to fight, when to fight, or how to fight."
Liu Ling smiled and said: "In the second Northern Expedition, even if we cannot destroy the Liao Kingdom, we must take back Datong. At that time, the Han Dynasty was weak, and the Liao Kingdom wanted Datong. The late emperor and I had no choice but to tolerate it. After six years of humiliation, we deserved it."
It’s time for liquidation. As for Youzhou, we must win it!”
After finishing the decoration, Liu Ling had already held the lamp for ten minutes. After having dinner with the four military governors, Liu Ling returned to his palace. The Han Palace in Nanchang was the original palace of the Southern Tang Dynasty and was very luxurious. Liu Ling washed up before going to bed.
Next, the guards outside came in and reported that Hua Ling, the envoy of Taiyuan Jiedu, wanted to see him.
Liu Ling only mentioned Hua Duo to him yesterday, and Hua Ling was filled with joy. However, Liu Ling could also see the faint worry in Hua Ling's eyes.
Liu Ling knew what Hua Ling was worried about. He was already the governor of Taiyuan and a third-grade champion general leading an army. If his sister remarried the King of Han as his concubine, he would probably make people jealous.
Liu Ling put on some clothes and waved her hand to signal Hua Ling that she didn't need to be polite: "I just went back, why are you here in such a hurry?"
Hua Ling hesitated for a moment and asked tentatively: "I just felt from what the prince said just now... that the prince doesn't seem to want to... destroy the Khitan?"
Liu Ling laughed and said, "I thought you were here to resign, but I didn't expect this."
He smiled and said: "You are quite clever. I am afraid that among the four of you, you are the only one who can hear my thoughts from my words."
Hua Ling said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, the Khitan people are vicious and cruel. If they are not completely wiped out, I'm afraid there will be endless troubles."
Liu Ling stretched out his hand and motioned Hua Ling to sit down. He smiled and said: "The grassland is vast and there are many tribes. Even if the Khitan clan is destroyed, other tribes will rise. Furthermore, with the size of the grassland, how easy is it to wipe out the Khitans? Today
I’m telling you, don’t spread the word to others and neglect the morale of the army. I’m asking this for your sake.”
Hua Ling said quickly: "I understand."
Liu Ling smiled and asked: "Are you... interested in becoming the Great Khan on the grassland?" (To be continued)
