The next day, while resting in Fuyang, Liu Chengyou summoned the generals of the Longqi Army and organized a military meeting based on the suggestions put forward by Guo Rong and Xiang Xun. Although he did not give a very convincing reason, he expressed a clear intention to enter the army, which can be regarded as a unified understanding.
On Yelu Deguang's side, the march was as slow as ever, but since passing through Anyang, the delays and harassment encountered along the way were much less. A massacre was quite shocking, but after the news spread, it completely ignited the resistance of the southern soldiers and civilians in other prefectures and counties, and the anti-Liao trend intensified.
If Liu Chengyou had followed the advice of Guo Rong and Xiang Xun and changed his direction, he would have found that his anti-Liao campaign in Hebei at this time would have been much smoother.
After the defeat of Fuyang, Yelu returned to Handan from the north, collected the defeated troops, and fled northward in a panic with the defeated troops, chasing Yelv Deguang's army. The battle in Fuyang shattered Yelu Jieli's self-confidence. The combat effectiveness of the Longqi Army shocked him even more. He felt that he could not resist Liu Chengyou.
When Yelv Jieli and his men catch up with the brigade, Yelv Deguang will enter Zhaozhou after passing through Cizhou and Mingzhou and Xingzhou and stationed in Lincheng County on the border of Zhao and Xing.
Lincheng is only two hundred miles away from Fuyang. Counting from Anyang, it can only travel more than twenty miles a day. The crowds were numerous and mixed, the morale was weak, the journey was not easy, and with the added burden of heavy vehicles and small vehicles, one can imagine the speed of the advance.
More than 100,000 people are scattered around the county. This time, not even a few camps have been set up. They will have to dismantle them the next day and continue on the road. The closer we get to the north, the Liao camp becomes more casual.
The atmosphere in the entire camp was very depressing. Not only the Jin people surrendered their soldiers, Yan soldiers, and ministers, but also the Hu soldiers and Fan generals. Everyone looked depressed and depressed.
In the imperial tent, Yelu Deguang was furious, wandering back and forth in a hurry, angrily venting his anger to the ministers in the tent: "After such procrastination, when will I be able to return to Beijing! Ahem..."
Speaking of excitement, Yelu Deguang couldn't help but let out several violent coughs. His condition at this time was obviously not very good, his face was red, he was short of breath, and he was feeling restless.
Facing the angry Yelu Deguang, the civil and military officials in the imperial tent did not dare to answer. Recently, Yelu Deguang was too irritable. If he did anything wrong, he would be severely punished or even killed.
But seeing his heavy cough, Yongkang King Yelu Ruan hurriedly came out of the queue and said with concern: "Your Majesty, please calm down and take care of yourself. I have already sent orders to all the armies and departments to speed up the march. We have already arrived in Zhaozhou, and Zhongjing is to the north. Your Majesty No need to be too anxious..."
"I'm in good health!" This time, Yelv Deguang got rid of Yelu Ruan's support, pushed him away, and scolded: "Wu Xu, you have been very active recently! When can you take my place and give orders? Already?"
Yelv Deguang's red eyes were full of viciousness. Hearing the heart-wrenching words, Yelv Ruan was frightened, fell to his knees, and replied tremblingly: "I don't dare!"
Cold sweat oozed out from Yelu Ruan's head unconsciously.
Yelu Ruan is the eldest son of Yelu Deguang's eldest brother, King Yelu Bei of Dongdan. At the beginning, Yelu Bei was a strong competitor for the Khitan leader, and there was also a battle for the right to inherit the throne between the two. Yelu Deguang only had the last laugh with the support of the Empress Dowager Shu Luping.
During the reign of Yelu Deguang, Yelu Bei was targeted and excluded in various ways, and had no choice but to go south to the Later Tang Dynasty. During the transition between Tang and Jin Dynasties, he died in Luoyang.
Logically speaking, as the son of Yelu Bei, Yelu Ruan should be jealous of Yelu Deguang, but the fact is that it is strange. Yelu Deguang loves this nephew who may threaten his power and treats him as his own son. He relied on him very much, and he took him with him to conquer the Jin Dynasty in the south. While entrusting him with important tasks, he also let him lead the army.
But at this time, it can be seen from Yelu Deguang's words that there will be no suspicion.
Yelu Deguang stared coldly at this nephew who was tall and well-loved by him, his eyes were cold, and his rapid breathing did not mean any relief.
When the tense atmosphere made people feel breathless, a guard general came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Yelu Jieli has returned with his troops and is asking for an audience outside the tent!"
Finally something diverted Yelu Deguang's attention, and the atmosphere relaxed. Yelu Deguang turned his head and asked with furrowed eyebrows: "Yelü Deguang? I didn't ask him to stay behind the Cizhou Palace. Without my order, how could he dare to come back?" "
Soon, Yelu Jieli came in, apologized anxiously, and told the story of the battle in Fuyang!
"What a Liu family man!" Immediately afterwards, Yelu Deguang greeted him angrily: "What a waste! Tens of thousands of cavalry were defeated, and you still have the nerve to come back privately?"
Facing the furious Yelu Deguang, Yelu Jieli did not dare to refute, but just apologized.
"Come here, pull him out and kill him to show military discipline!" Probably because he was really angry, Yelu Deguang took two steps back, sat down on the bed, and immediately gave the order a little hysterically. .
With this order, on this summer night, it suddenly became a bit cold in the tent, and all the officials fell silent. Yelu Jieli raised his head and looked at Emperor Liao in shock. He had expected to be punished after returning from the defeat, but he did not expect that Yelu Deguang would kill him.
The others did not react, but the tent guard did not move slowly. He went directly in, held Yelu Jieli up and pulled him out to deal with it. Yelu Jieli struggled and shouted for mercy.
In Yelu Jie, there are all ministers and important generals. No matter how he compares to others, there are still ministers from Liao who speak for him.
"What's the use of keeping these defeated generals!" But Yelv Deguang obviously couldn't listen, his eyes were red, and his murderous intent was not diminished: "The war horse was stolen by the soldiers (Luo Yanxuan's incident), and he dedicated it to Hedong, I have already let him go. This time, both crimes will be punished. Pull him out!"
Looking at Yelv Deguang, Yelu Ruan, who had been kneeling aside, gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and couldn't help but speak: "Your Majesty, there is no general who is always victorious. Although General Xie Li is guilty, But it will not lead to death after all. Since the Southern Expedition, many achievements have been made. In view of past achievements, please give your Majesty a gentle punishment..."
After Yelu Ruan finished speaking, Yelu Deguang turned to stare at him, but his mood seemed to have stabilized: "Wuxu, you are still so generous!"
It seemed that he had given up his previous suspicions, but his tone was a little incomprehensible. Looking at Yelu Jieli again, Yelu Deguang asked: "Where is the Liu family's child now? What's the situation in Cizhou?"
"The last general... I don't know the last general!" Seeing that Emperor Liao's attitude seemed to have changed, Yelu Jieli breathed a sigh of relief, but when he heard the question, he felt a little ashamed.
"Trash!" Yelu Deguang cursed and shook his face. Yelu Deguang glanced at Yelu Jieli with disgust and waved his hand: "Take away all official positions and let him raise horses!"
After being masturbated, Yelu Jieli had to express his gratitude with tears of gratitude, for at least he had saved his life.
"Immediately send someone southward to investigate the situation of Liu's son's Hedong Army!" Yelu Deguang breathed a heavy sigh of relief, but Yelu Deguang could not suppress his inner rage, and his tone was very stern.
"Pass my order and continue to speed up tomorrow. Anyone who can't keep up will be killed!" Then, another cold military order was issued!
The Khitan civil and military personnel in the tent had tense expressions and lowered their heads in an extremely cautious manner. Yelu Deguang has become increasingly moody and intimidating recently.
