After traveling through time, I became Han Zhang’s grandson?

Chapter 385: One smart move!

"Then let's go to Xianghe. It just so happens that this Prince Consort Xiao has such a high status. If we attack Xianghe, Yelu Chongge will probably be mobilized as well."

"Then we can counterattack and completely bury these two people nearby."

Di Liang easily stated the strategic layout, and the generals had no objection and nodded to accept the military order.

"By the way, do we need to send a message to the rear to ask General Han how to deal with Xiao Xiama after the battle?"

After all, Liu Changzuo was a cautious person, and he was afraid that Xiao Xia would implicate Yelu Saguzhi, who was now under his protection, and cause all kinds of trouble.

"Well, let's write a letter and ask. Don't let them get too emotional and then we kill them. That would be a big sin."

Over the years, as Di Liang grew older and held a higher position, his sinister mentality became almost the same as Han Mingxue's.

"Hahaha..."

Hearing this, the generals laughed and felt that this battle was not as difficult as they had imagined.

The progress of the five armies was different, but in the final analysis, it was the Song attacking and the Liao defending, and most of the time the Song army had the upper hand.

At this moment, Yelu Hongji, who had come to Xijin Prefecture again, was already in great trouble due to the five major legions of the Song army and had no peace for a moment.

Looking at the news that Zhe Jizu's Ningxia Corps and Zhong Yan's Yunying Corps were making great progress in Liaoxi Jingdao, Yelu Hongji sighed deeply.

"How could the situation have deteriorated to this point in just a dozen years..."

Yelu Liang and Yelu Yixin, who were serving beside him, slowly lowered their heads and dared not speak.

Ever since Xiao Guanyin and Yelu Jun led a large number of Hou Dang followers to smuggle into the Song Dynasty to seek political asylum, Yelu Hongji's temper has become more and more weird, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that he is moody and violent.

He didn't understand why even his beloved woman and children ran to the enemy side and stood in the high-level strategic circles of the Song and Liao countries to accuse him of his debauchery and immorality.

He had been on the throne for thirty-two years, diligently governing such a vast empire. Why did no one understand him, no one sympathized with him?!

betray!!!

His whole life was surrounded by betrayal, Xiao Ala, Yelu Chongyuan, Xiao Guanyin, Yelu Jun...

He was even unsure of what the two people around him were thinking.

Yelu Yixin was a powerful official supported by him to counter the emperor's uncle Yelu Chongyuan. Now he has begun to take the path of dominating the government.

Yelu Liang, this close friend since childhood and the person in charge of the entire Liao intelligence agency, also seemed to have a lot of objections to Xiao Guanyin's plan to kill him.

These people are all traitors, traitors who disobey me!!!

The more Yelu Hongji thought about it, the angrier he became, and he gasped heavily like a wounded tiger king.

"What's the situation on the Zhuozhou front?!"

Yelu Hongji stared at the dark night sky in the distance with cold eyes.

"According to reports from the front, General Xiao has dug the Zhuo River. Now the area around Zhuozhou has become a swamp. Neither our cavalry nor ours can enter the battlefield. The two sides are at a stalemate."

Yelu Liang immediately bowed and reported.

"Any more?"

Yelu Hongji leaned limply on the dragon throne. He gave people an extremely oppressive look, yet also had a hint of calm before the storm.

"Generals Asi and Chongge reported that the enemy's Yizhou and Bazhou armies have been stopped according to their pre-war deployments. There are no unexpected situations for the time being."

After Yelu Liang finished his report, he stood quietly aside, waiting for Yelu Hongji to speak.

"Where is Han Mingren? Which army is he in?"

Hearing that Yelu Hongji finally asked about Han Ming's situation, Yelu Liang sighed helplessly.

"According to Long Xijin's investigation, Han Ming himself did not follow any of the Song army's march northwards and is still stationed in the Xincheng area."

Yelu Hongji listened quietly, picked up the tea bowl and took a sip slowly.

“Hehehehahahahaha…”

A sinister laugh rang out from Yelu Hongji's throat, plunging the entire hall into a chill.

"This guy is so bold! He doesn't even take me seriously!!!"

"boom--!"

A good piece of porcelain was broken again. If Han Ming were here, he would definitely be heartbroken.

"Send a message to the front line. I don't want their defense. I want the new city. I want Han Ming's head. Do you understand?!"

A suppressed roar came out of Yelu Hongji's mouth word by word, and he stared at Yelu Liang with a cold gaze.

"Your Majesty, you must not do this!"

"It's already very difficult for each army to maintain their defenses. How can we shift our forces from defense to offense?!"

Yelu Liang immediately knelt on his knees and objected anxiously.

"Are you refuting me?!"

Yelu Hongji slowly pressed his body forward, giving Yelu Liang a feeling of impending terror.

"Your Majesty should be aware that the enemy's and ours are vastly outnumbered, and we also have top generals like Han Ming, Guo Kui, Zhong Yan, and Wang Shao commanding our forces."

"If the Song army seizes the opportunity, the favorable situation will be lost overnight, and the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun will be handed over to us!"

Yelu Liang didn't understand why Yelu Hongji seemed to be possessed by an evil spirit over the years. Not only had his spirit and body been deteriorating, but even his former wisdom and bravery were gone.

Now it was as if a Xia Jie or Shang Zhou lived in Yelu Hongji's body. Being stupid and brutal was the least of his worries. He would raise his butcher knife and kill dozens of people at any time.

It was even common for him to change his mind from day to day. In addition, his lustful and immoral nature gradually became apparent.

After Xiao Guanyin fled south, Yelu Hongji forcibly married Xiao Tansi, and later even invited Shan Deng into the palace to visit him.

In addition, Yelu Hongji no longer had the tolerance he had in the past towards the minority tribes in the country. He increased taxes, squeezed the people's power, and even massacred many tribes that intended to resist.

This series of actions pushed the Liao Dynasty to the brink of extreme danger.

With Xiao Guanyin in charge of the harem and Yelu Jun in charge of the court, the situation in the Liao Dynasty was eased to a certain extent.

As a result, under the instigation of Yelu Yixin, many people fled their homeland and sought refuge in the Song Dynasty, the great enemy of the Liao Dynasty.

From this moment on, the Liao Dynasty had completely reached its end and there was no chance of turning back.

Not only was the Khitan divided internally, but even the Song State would not give up such a good opportunity.

If the Liao Kingdom can survive the Northern Expedition of the Song Dynasty and can retain a few of the remaining prefectures in the Yanyun area, then they will have a chance to regroup.

If Yanyun was lost, the Liao Dynasty would have no chance of turning the tables. The Song Dynasty's "Great Wall Defense Line" deployment was proposed during the reign of Emperor Yingzong.

After being improved during the reign of Emperor Shenzong, it was perfected during the reign of Emperor Zhezong. As long as the entire Yanyun territory was recovered, the Liao Dynasty would no longer have the opportunity to suppress the development of the Song Dynasty.

Even breaking through the border of the Song Dynasty was a problem, let alone competing with the Song Dynasty for sovereignty and ruling the world.

Yelu Liang did not want the foundation laid by several generations of ancestors of the Liao Kingdom to be lost in the hands of Yelu Hongji. He wanted to make one last effort to persuade and stop it!

"Have you ever considered that even if we barely hold the front line, it will be of no use?"

"The Song Dynasty's potential has been unleashed by Han Jingyuan. Even if this Northern Expedition fails, the Song Dynasty can still launch a fourth, fifth, and sixth campaign..."

"Their national strength and territory are increasing dramatically every day. Even in a war of attrition, the Liao Dynasty has fallen into a vicious cycle and cannot outlast the enemy."

"Now we have to kill the enemy in one fell swoop. We must capture the leader first!"

"As long as Han Jingyuan is eliminated, the spirit of the Song Dynasty will fall back to the bottom and return to the weakness and incompetence of the Zhao Heng and Zhao Zhen eras."

"Han Jingyuan is the culprit behind all this. As long as we kill him, everything will return to normal!!!"

Although Yelu Hongji was moody, violent and foolish, he still had a clear understanding of the overall strategy.

He knew clearly who was the root of all this and who caused the current situation.

"But Your Majesty, General Xiao and his men have already exhausted their forces!!!"

Yelu Liang also understood Yelu Hongji's idea, but this was not a strategic strike that could be achieved just by talking. The reality was that they did not have enough troops.

"I have already mobilized the entire army from Shangjing Road, Dongjing Road, and Zhongjing Road to rush to Xijin Prefecture."

"I will have a strategic decisive battle with Han Ming under this city to determine the fate of our nation!!!"

"The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit...it all depends on who has the destiny!!!"

Yelu Hongji's deep voice made the kneeling Yelu Liang and the lowered Yelu Yixin shudder, feeling a chill running deep into their bones...