Yelu Pusuwan knew very well that based on the current situation, leaving Husi Won'er, which had sufficient fortifications and defense conditions, would basically be suicide. Moving the capital is a big deal and there are too many things that need to be done. I am afraid that I will be overtaken by Ming cavalry on the way and taken away in a wave.
The correct approach is to stick to Hu Siyuan's ears and wait for Xiao Weili to lead his troops to return reinforcements.
So when the civil and military capitals of the Manchu Dynasty proposed to temporarily shut down the Ming army, Yelu Pusuwan insisted not to move the capital, decided to stick to Husi Wour'er, and sent her husband Xiao Duolu to lead the 20,000 troops he had cobbled together to shoulder the task. Take on the task of defending the city.
Although she is becoming less and less dissatisfied with Xiao Duolu, there are really not many people she can trust in this situation.
Although Xiao Duolu has no military ability, he is not reckless. He is more timid. He prefers to defend rather than attack. He focuses on defending all dangerous places to deal with the Ming army's attack.
Facts have proved that this is indeed the best response, but the enemy they face is too strong, and even the best decision they can make cannot reverse the situation of the war.
On November 25, the 10th year of Hongwu, the vanguard of the Ming army arrived at a position about thirty miles east of Hu Si'or'er, and met the Xiliao sentry rangers. The two sides fought, and the vanguard of the Ming army achieved a small victory.
The Western Liao court then learned of the arrival of the Ming army. The court was further shocked and deeply shocked by the terror of the Ming army.
From the land of Hexi to Husi Or'er, only businessmen could pass through in the past. Because the distance was too far, the logistics resources required for dispatching the army were astronomical. Neither Yelu Dashi nor the Jin army succeeded, but the Ming army did it. .
How strong are their logistics and transportation capabilities?
Or explain how strong a country’s national strength is.
As a mature ruler, Yelu Pusuwan sat on the throne without saying a word, his face remained as usual, and he still looked calm.
This is her political literacy, but it does not mean that she is not afraid in her heart.
She was frightened by the strength of the Ming Dynasty, which sent a large number of field troops across thousands of miles. She felt that she was facing an ancient ferocious beast. For the first time, the thought of "doing not want to continue fighting with this country" arose in her heart. .
After all, she had no idea what complicated interests there were between Xiliao and the Ming Dynasty that made them have to fight each other.
There are not even diplomatic relations between the two countries!
Yes, why did the Ming Dynasty come to attack Xiliao?
She was too panicked before and didn't even think about this key point.
"There has never been any contact between Daliao and the Ming Dynasty. There should not be any conflicts or entanglements at all. The Ming Dynasty hastily sent troops to attack neighboring countries without any reason. It is really not a benevolent and righteous act. I will send an envoy to inquire about it."
By doing this, she could figure out why the Ming Dynasty wanted to raise troops and what the reasons were. It would be best if they could defeat the enemy without fighting.
Secondly, it can also delay some time and wait until Xiao Orila arrives with 50,000 elites and reinforcements from the Karakhan Kingdom.
So Yelvpu immediately appointed Xiao Duolubu as the negotiation envoy, and led the envoy team to the Ming army camp to start diplomatic exchanges with the Ming army.
She didn't believe that the Ming army didn't even give her a chance to talk.
Ming Jun gave her a chance to talk.
The reason is that Su Haisheng is also waiting for the firearms of the First Battalion of Shenji to arrive at the front line.
He observed the relatively strong defensive capabilities around Hu Si's ears and the city itself, and thought it would be best to wait for the firearms troops to arrive.
If the Liao people are willing to talk, then there is nothing wrong with talking. By the way, the troops who have been traveling and fighting can take a rest and recharge their spirits.
While Su Haisheng ordered to replenish the army with meat, he announced that he would receive the Xiliao envoys.
After Xiao Duolu entered the Ming army camp, he could clearly feel the strength of the Ming army.
Everything he saw was extremely orderly. Some people were patrolling, some were organizing equipment, some were wiping the bodies of war horses, some were preparing meals, and some were conducting military training. There were obviously many people doing things, but there was no disorder at all.
This is a kind of strictness brought about by a high degree of discipline, just like the various components in a precision instrument. They seem scattered, but in fact they are strict, and each has its own operating rules.
This strictness can directly translate into a frightening deterrent.
Xiao Duolu swallowed his saliva and secretly complained in his heart that his wife was becoming more and more aggressive, unreasonable and looked down on him.
He actually said something like, "You have always understood Sinology. I sent you to communicate with the Han people and try to persuade them to retreat. In this way, you are worthy of being my husband."
Listen, is this human talk?
Is this something a normal person can say?
He was really worried about going there standing up and coming back lying down.
But he had no choice but to be led by Ming army soldiers to Su Haisheng's military tent, where he met Su Haisheng, a tall, majestic man with a beard.
Su Haisheng was not wearing armor and was wearing regular clothes. He looked at Xiao Duolu who came to the military tent with a serious face.
"Xiao Duolu, envoy of Daliao, pays homage to General Su."
Xiao Duolu is not a nobleman of the Western Liao Dynasty. He has learned Chinese since he was a child, understands part of the history and cultural customs of the Central Plains, and has a certain foundation in Sinology. When facing Su Haisheng, he can speak fluent Yanyun Chinese.
Su Haisheng sat at the top, just nodded slightly and did not move his body.
"What's the reason for the Liao envoy coming here?"
Xiao Duolu stood up straight.
"My lord sent me here specially because the Ming Dynasty raised troops to attack. Daliao and the Ming Dynasty had never had any official exchanges before this incident. There were only business trips between the two countries. Therefore, there is no possibility of offending each other.
If this is the case, my lord really cannot understand the idea of raising troops to attack the Ming Dynasty without any prior warning. Using unreasonable troops to attack a country that has no fault. This is really not the responsibility that a big country should have. My lord feels I was confused, so I sent me down to inquire. "
Su Haisheng smiled.
"Unreasonable soldiers? A country with no faults? Isn't this right? The land occupied by your country was the territory of the Tang Dynasty three hundred years ago. It was the land of the Central Plains. We, the country of the Central Plains, raised troops to conquer the lost territory. Is there anything wrong with the land of the Central Plains?"
Xiao Duolu was very surprised when he heard nothing.
"How can things that happened three hundred years ago be reckoned with today? What's more, there is no relationship between the Ming Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty at all. How can we say that our country's territory is the land of the Central Plains? This statement must not be convinced by the world, nor can it be allowed to Daliao was convinced."
"Hahahahaha! Not convinced? Do you know the history of the Central Plains opening up the Western Regions? Do you need me to tell you about it?"
Su Haisheng smiled and said: "From the development of the Han Dynasty to the management of the Tang Dynasty, all dynasties of the Central Plains Dynasty have devoted a lot of effort and invested a lot of money to open up and build the Western Regions. What you have now is nothing. It was developed by the Tang Dynasty a hundred years ago.
Doesn’t this mean that this land is the homeland of the Central Plains? The Liao Kingdom forcibly occupied its homeland in the Central Plains and enjoyed the foundation that the Central Plains Dynasty invested money to develop. Now it is shameless to say that this is your territory? I have never seen such a shameless person! "
