The herald said: "General Mordo has strengthened his defenses after receiving the letter from His Majesty, but the enemy appeared too suddenly!"
Yelu Longqing showed a puzzled look, frowned and murmured: "How could this happen? Mordo sent so many detailed workers and built so many watchtowers, how could the enemy suddenly appear under the city without noticing it? It would be fair to say that he was careless and didn't notice it, but since he had strengthened his defenses, how could he be successfully surprised by the enemy? What on earth is going on?" After thinking for a long time, I couldn't figure out what was going on, so I put this matter aside for the time being. Put it down and think about what happened next: 'The original plan was to wipe out the enemy's main force so that our side could occupy a favorable position at the negotiation table. Now this idea has come to nothing. What to do now? '
A general standing next to Yelu Longqing said angrily: "Your Majesty, I'm going to kill all those naughty Yanyun people, so that I can vent my anger!"
Yelu Longqing glared and shouted: "Don't mess around! What's the use of killing those Yanyun envoys! We are people who are doing big things, we can't act on our own initiative!" "Yes." The general bowed and agreed.
Yelu Longqing clasped his hands behind his back and thought to himself: "Now that things have come to a point, it seems that it is no longer possible to refuse to give in! I am afraid that if they push further, they will make more demanding demands!"
A general suddenly said: "Your Majesty, let's gather a large force to counterattack Yumen Pass, maybe we can take it back!" The other generals' eyes lit up and they all agreed, then looked at Yelu Longqing, hoping to get his approval. However, Yelu Longqing frowned and shook his head: "No! In our current situation, how can we still launch a large-scale operation? Food and grass problems, morale problems, etc.! What's more, even if these problems don't exist, it will be very difficult to recapture Yumen Pass!" Turning around He glanced at everyone and said: "You all know the combat power of the Yanyun Army! You can't say you are absolutely sure of it in a two-on-one field battle, let alone a fortified battle! Besides, the Yanyun Army has not only reached Yumen Pass now, but Of the 100,000 troops, they still have 50,000 or 60,000 troops in Xingqing Prefecture, as well as the military government troops in the Ningxia region! If we attack Yumen Pass rashly, we will suffer heavy losses and gain nothing. I am afraid that after our strength is greatly damaged, , some forces in the country will become restless!"
The generals' hearts trembled, and they all frowned when they thought of this problem. Yelu Longqing led some of the Khitan remnants to move thousands of miles westward, fought many battles to achieve their current status, and established the current empire. Although this achievement is remarkable, it also hid many hidden dangers. The biggest hidden danger is the unwilling local people. The traditional forces ruled by outsiders are always thinking about driving away the Khitan people. Now that the Khitan and the forces supporting the Khitan are strong, they naturally dare not act rashly. However, once the Khitan and the forces supporting the Khitan suffer heavy losses, These hidden opposition forces will definitely jump up, and even the forces that originally supported the Khitan will change their attitude. At that time, the country will inevitably fall into boundless chaos, and the consequences will be unimaginable.
Yelu Longqing sighed and said with some frustration: "This battle has failed, we can only bow to Yan Yun!"
The generals were very unwilling, but they also felt helpless. One general frowned and said, "I'm afraid that the Yanyun people have tasted the sweetness and won't let it go!"
Yelu Longqing thought for a moment and said: "Probably not. Yan Yun is also very tired now! Although they defeated the six countries in one fell swoop and annexed the entire Jiangnan, the losses were not small and they need time to recover; and the land of Jiangnan has just been With annexation, a lot of waste waiting to be done, and many noble forces secretly working against each other, he needs to spend time rectifying Jiangnan, at least in the short term, he will not have the energy to launch a foreign war!" Then he frowned and murmured: "It's just that we lost this battle, and they might make many harsh demands!" He shook his head, feeling that now that the matter was at this point, he had no bargaining power, so he could only accept it. Of course, he had to show off in terms of face. Still have to pretend.
Fan Yong has been distracted and anxious these days. He is eager to get the news from Yumen Pass, but also afraid of hearing it.
That afternoon, a subordinate hurried over and reported: "Sir, all the Liao troops guarding us have withdrawn!" Fan Yong was stunned, "Withdrawal?" The subordinate nodded and said: "Just now, my subordinate I went to inspect the door and found that the Xiliao sergeants who were originally guarding the door were gone, and I don’t know when they withdrew!"
Fan Yong frowned and paced back and forth, suddenly stopped and said: "The battle over Yumen Pass must have come to an end!" His subordinates showed an expression of surprise and said: "Our army must have won!"
Fan Yong shook his head and frowned: "It's hard to say now! If our army is defeated, they will naturally no longer need to guard against us, but if our army wins, they may come to kill us to vent their anger!"
At this moment, another subordinate rushed to report: "Sir, a Liao Army officer is here and wants to see you!"
Fan Yong was stunned for a moment, then a look of surprise suddenly appeared on his face, and he said excitedly: "Our army has won! Our army has won!" Two of his subordinates looked at each other in confusion, and one of his subordinates said: "Sir, Didn’t you say that this matter is not certain yet, so suddenly you said that our army has won?”
Fan Yong laughed loudly and said: "It's very simple. If our army was defeated, they would never be so polite! They are so polite, which only means that our army has won, and it is a great victory. Yumen Pass must have returned to us now In my hands!" When the two subordinates heard this, they couldn't help but be overjoyed.
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After Yang Yanzhao captured Yumen Pass, he immediately organized troops to repair the damaged city. The soldiers and the migrant workers organized by Huang Zong, the governor of the Hexi Corridor, were busy in full swing. Everyone was in high spirits, and cheerful chants were heard one after another. Among the working army, there were many party members, who were as happy as their Han compatriots. , and my heart is filled with pride as a Yanyun person. People are like this, they are willing to follow the strong. If you are strong, outsiders will come to join you one after another. But if you are weak, then not only will no one come to join you, but your family will also alienate you. This kind of strength or weakness does not depend on what you say, but on what you do. No matter how beautiful you say it, it is useless. No one is a fool. It is natural to understand whether you are strong or weak. It is useless to sing loudly about benevolence and righteousness. There is no essential difference between human society and the animal world. The difference between strength and weakness is ultimately reflected in force. Those with strong martial arts are strong, and those with weak martial arts are weak. The law of the jungle has always been the same. Singing a few high-pitched words about peace cannot change the situation just by singing a few words about benevolence, justice and morality. It’s better to face the cruel world bravely and don’t deceive yourself and others.
Yang Yanzhao stood on the city gate tower, looking at the bustling and busy scene in front of him. He couldn't help but feel that his childhood ideal had finally been realized: 'defend the enemy outside the country's gate, and then open up the country. Expand the territory and promote the country's prestige outside the territory! A man should behave freely. Since he is here to live as a man, he cannot live up to this great body! '
Xing Xing and Yang Dezheng ran behind their father, clasped their fists and said, "Father, are you calling me?"
Yang Yanzhao came over. Looking at the young couple in front of him, he couldn't help showing a fatherly smile and said: "The matter here has been solved. I want you two to go to Bianliang and report to King Yan. Also take advantage of the opportunity. I’ll take this opportunity to rest for a while in Bianliang.” The two agreed, and Xing asked, “Father, aren’t you going back with us?”
Yang Yanzhao smiled and said: "The matter here has been resolved. The father will naturally return to Beijing to report on his duties, but he can't leave for the time being. You guys go back first." He looked at Yang Dezheng and said: "The King of Yan sent a message a long time ago. I want you to go to Bianliang, but because of the war, it has been delayed until now."
Xing turned his head and glanced at Yang Dezheng, and asked his father curiously: "Father, handsome, why did brother Yan Wang summon brother Yang Gui?"
Yang Yanzhao shook his head, "I don't know about this as a father. In short, no matter what King Yan orders, we, as ministers, must do our best!" A young couple nodded.
Yang Yanzhao smiled and said: "If you have nothing to do, go down and prepare and set off as soon as possible." A young couple clasped their fists in agreement and retreated.
His attention shifted to Bianliang.
Yang Peng and the cabinet members who stayed in Bianliang held a meeting in the palace hall. Zhang Xiang cupped his fists and said: "King Yan, now that the world is unified, King Yan has created a glorious dynasty, and he should ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor!" Everyone agreed, all looking eager. Yang Peng looked thoughtful and remained silent. When everyone saw this, they were very puzzled. They thought it was understandable that King Yan did not want to proclaim himself emperor at the beginning, but why doesn't he proclaim himself emperor now? Now that the world is unified, Yanyun's territory is vast and its strength is as strong as that of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Why is he still unwilling to proclaim himself emperor at this moment?
Huang Guang clasped his fists and said, "My subordinates are really puzzled. Why is King Yan still unwilling to proclaim himself emperor now?" Everyone looked at Yang Peng in confusion.
Yang Peng glanced at everyone and asked with a smile: "Is the only way to become emperor?"
Everyone was stunned and looked at each other. Chai Jin said urgently: "If there is no master in the world, the people's hearts will inevitably fluctuate. How can King Yan not proclaim himself emperor?" Everyone agreed.
Yang Peng said: "I have already said that the world belongs to the people of the world. By proclaiming myself emperor, wouldn't I be eating my words?"
Everyone thought that Yang Peng wanted to make a gesture to the so-called holy kings in the past, so they couldn't help but look at each other and smile. Huang Qiaoyun smiled and said to everyone: "It is against the rules for us to invite the queen like this. We should follow the example of our predecessors and use formal documents. It is the right thing to write to King Yan to proclaim himself emperor. Let’s put this matter aside for the time being.” Everyone felt that what Huang Qiaoyun said was reasonable, and they couldn’t help but smile and nod.
Seeing that everyone had misunderstood, Yang Peng wanted to explain, but he didn't know how to say it for a moment, so he put the matter aside for the time being.
Yang Peng waved his hand and said, "Let's put this matter aside for now." Everyone smiled. They thought that King Yan wanted to imitate the previous sage kings and had to ask for three invitations from his ministers before he would ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor. I think it is normal to do this. It can mean that it is not that King Yan wants to be the emperor, but that the destiny of the world is the heart of the world. King Yan is heavy in responsibility and can only take the world as his own responsibility. Therefore, everyone has no hesitation about King Yan. They were all thinking about how to invite King Yan to the throne three times. Everyone feels that this matter must be led by ministers with sufficient weight. Princess Han Bing and Princess Yelu are undoubtedly prestigious enough, but they are both the concubines of King Yan, so they are not suitable for this matter. This matter seems to be led by Wuhan University General and General Liu Zhiliang are the most suitable people to do it. Those two people were the first to follow King Yan. They had outstanding achievements and high positions. They were most suitable to lead hundreds of officials to ask King Yan to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor.
Yang Peng glanced at everyone and said: "Now that the entire Central Plains region has finally been unified, it is time to establish the country's name and other matters. Your cabinet will discuss this matter and draw up a plan for me to review." Everyone bowed. The body promises.
In the dead of night, Yang Peng was lying on the bed, holding Yeyi Guanyin in his arms. Yeyi Guanyin had just been moisturized by the rain and dew, and her face was flushed and extremely gorgeous. He raised his head and glanced at Yang Peng, kissed Yang Peng on the chest, and asked with a smile: "When we were discussing things in the hall today, do you really not want to be the emperor?"
Yang Peng hugged Wanyan Qingfeng's slender waist, lowered his head and kissed her red lips, and said with a smile: "Don't you know what brother is thinking?" Ye Qi Guanyin looked at Yang Peng seriously, suddenly smiled and said: "My eldest brother is really different! Others dream of becoming emperor, but my eldest brother is worried about this matter! If this matter is told, no one will believe it!" Yang Peng laughed, with a look of longing on his face, and said: "It is actually not my wish to lead everyone to dominate the world! In fact, big brother, my wish is to go to a place with beautiful scenery and clear water without outsiders to live in seclusion, live in seclusion, not to care about the world, and live a life like a fairy! During the day! Planting fields and picking mulberries, chatting and playing in the evening, ah, what a wonderful life like that!"
Ye Qi Guanyin could not help but show admiration. This former eldest princess of the Liao Kingdom, since marrying Yang Peng, all her ambitions have disappeared. She just wants to be happy with her lover. Live this life happily. After coming back to his senses, he glanced at Yang Peng, smiled sweetly, and said: "But I can only think about this kind of life, it is impossible to realize it!"
Yang Peng looked depressed and asked, "Is it really impossible?"
Ye Qi Guanyin shook her head with certainty and said: "The eldest brother led the Yanyun Army to rise in a small area of Yanyun's Sixteenth Prefecture. After bloody battles, he established the world he has now, allowing the people of the world to live and work in peace and contentment again, and the strength of Yanyun has continued Chasing after the prosperous Tang Dynasty! The eldest brother’s prestige is so high that it can be said that it is on par with Emperor Shizong of the Tang Dynasty! The world is at home and everyone hopes to return. The responsibility of this world must fall on the shoulders of the eldest brother. It is not possible for the eldest brother to abandon this responsibility. It's possible!" Yang Peng couldn't help but sigh.
Ye Qi Guanyin glanced at Yang Peng and thought: "My eldest brother once told me what that ideal society would look like. My younger sister thinks that although that kind of society is very good, it is difficult to achieve, at least it is difficult to achieve now! My younger sister thinks I believe that this requires a transitional period, and if we suddenly advance to that step, I am afraid that not only will it be useless, but it will cause chaos in the world that will be difficult to deal with!"
Yang Peng frowned and nodded, saying: "Yes, I am also worried about this, so I didn't talk about it at the meeting today. It seems that Yanyun's status quo will have to be maintained for a long time!"
Ye Qi Guanyin shook his head, "No!" Yang Peng looked at Ye Qi Guanyin in confusion and asked, "No?"
Ye Qi Guanyin said: "Under the current situation, I am afraid that my eldest brother can no longer just be a King of Yan. He must take a step further!"
Yang Peng was shocked and asked: "Do you want me to be emperor?"
Ye Qi Guanyin rolled her eyes at Yang Peng and said angrily: "Being an emperor is a good thing, don't you look like you are going to suffer? Really, this is called not knowing the blessings in the midst of blessings!"
Yang Peng slapped Ye Qi Guanyin hard on the buttocks and said angrily: "It's not like you don't know the reason and you still tease your husband. You deserve a slap!"
Ye Qi Guanyin rolled her eyes at Chen Xiao with watery eyes, collected her thoughts, and continued: "Brother, you must be the emperor! Brother, if you want to build the ideal society, you must go through such a transition!" After looking at Yang Peng glanced at it and said with a smile: "After at least one generation of education and preparation, then maybe the time will be ripe!"
Yang Peng thought for a moment and felt that what Phoenix said made sense. Many things cannot be achieved in a hurry and must go through a process. Nowadays, in Yanyun country, even in the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun, which was the first to launch new education, most people still have not completely got rid of the concept of imperial society, and the consciousness of civil rights has not really awakened, let alone other places. In order to establish such a society, we must first change everyone's ideas in education. Only when this step is completed can it be possible to establish that ideal society. Otherwise, the result of hasty implementation may not only cause chaos in the world, but also give some conspirators an opportunity to take advantage of it. By then, the ideal society will not be built, but a world of warlords will be created, and you will really regret it. .
After thinking this, Yang Peng nodded slightly.
Seeing this, Ye Qi Guanyin asked happily: "Brother, are you willing to be the emperor?"
Yang Peng sighed and said resentfully: "Then what can we do!"
Ye Qi Guanyin said angrily: "This is called being a good person after getting an advantage!"
Yang Peng chuckled, and when he saw the gorgeous and wild face of Yedi Guanyin, he couldn't help but move his index finger. He immediately put his arms around Yedi Guanyin's waist, turned around and pressed her down, raised his hands, and was about to pick up the gun and mount the horse! Yeyi Guanyin was startled and said anxiously: "I still have something to say! Uh-huh..." Yang Peng was already excited. He wanted to say something else, so he lowered his head and blocked Yeyi Guanyin's blush. lip. Ye Qi Guanyin glared at her lover angrily, but then her eyes became blurred. …
The next morning, at the regular morning meeting, Yang Peng said to everyone: "I thought about it carefully last night, and I think I should be the emperor!" Everyone looked at each other, not sure what King Yan meant by this. Could it be that King Yan meant Did you really not intend to become the Great Emperor? They all cast doubtful glances at Yang Peng.
Yang Peng said: "I thought about it carefully in bed last night, um, in the study. Since heaven has given me a great responsibility, who will go to hell if I don't!"
Everyone looked at each other, feeling dumbfounded. Huang Qiaoyun said angrily: "Brother, why do you think being an emperor is such a hard job? Who in the world doesn't want to be an emperor!"
Yang Peng's heart moved and he thought to himself: Who in the world doesn't want to be the emperor? This is a good saying. It seems that I really can't act too hastily!
Yang Peng retracted his thoughts and said with a smile: "Qiaoyun is right, being the emperor is a good thing, but not being the emperor is a waste of time!" Everyone couldn't help but smile. Zhang Xiang clasped his fists excitedly and said, "Then my subordinates and others will immediately start preparing for the enthronement ceremony!" Everyone also became excited and looked at Yang Peng.
What Yang Peng was most afraid of was trouble, and he quickly waved his hands and said: "Let's just skip this ceremony!" Everyone was surprised. Chai Yongqi clasped his fists and said: "King Yan, how can we skip the enthronement ceremony? This not only means that King Yan's enthronement ceremony is The emperor is also the symbol of the establishment of a new dynasty! A glorious new dynasty always needs a ceremony commensurate with it!" Everyone nodded in agreement, saying that the enthronement ceremony is not only inevitable, but should also be held grandly and magnificently. To highlight the greatness of Yang Peng, the founding monarch, and to highlight the advent of the great dynasty of Yanyun. Everyone was in high spirits and looked forward to it.
Although Yang Peng was afraid of trouble, he also felt that what everyone said was very reasonable. The coming of a new dynasty requires a magnificent ceremony. Yang Peng nodded and said: "Since you all said so, let's do it. But it's not called the coronation ceremony, but the founding ceremony of the country!" Everyone looked at each other and felt that this was about the same, so they clasped their fists and bowed together: "I obey the will of King Yan!" Yang Peng looked at the respectful ministers in front of him and felt a little depressed: "Have I not put the cabinet's power above my own? Why are they still so respectful to me?" ’ Then he secretly sighed: ‘Is this the so-called prestige? It seems that a high enough prestige can transcend all laws and systems! '
Huang Guang clasped his fists with joy on his face and said: "To King Yan, there are still a few months until the Spring Festival. Why not schedule the founding ceremony around the Spring Festival? This will give you enough time to prepare!"
Yang Peng nodded and said, "The cabinet will decide what to do. I will obey your orders." Everyone thought Yang Peng was joking and couldn't help but laugh.
Ye Qi Guanyin clasped her fists and said, "I would like to report to King Yan that my subordinates have already talked with the envoys from the Yue and Li Dynasties and Tubo. The Yue and Li Dynasties have accepted our request and are willing to exchange all the plundered people for 50,000 prisoners, and Acknowledge that Pingxiang Pass belongs to our country; the Tibetan side pleads guilty to our country and is willing to offer 100,000 yak hides as compensation."
Yang Peng nodded, with a thoughtful look on his face. He raised his head and said to Ye Qi Guanyin: "That's it. Your cabinet will just sign the terms with them!"
Ye Qi Guanyin smiled and said: "I'm afraid that the seal of the cabinet alone cannot make them feel at ease. They also need the seal of King Yan!" Yang Peng nodded and asked: "Where are the documents?" Ye Qi Guanyin was about to come. Two sets of four documents were handed over. Yang Peng looked at it and immediately picked up his seal and stamped all four documents. He then handed the four documents back to Ye Qi Guanyin and asked with a smile: "Is it done now?"
What happened after all, let’s see what happens next.
