After leaving the banquet and saying goodbye, they went back to their respective camps. The drunken Yelujing actually chose to "drunk and drive" and returned to the Liao army, closely surrounded by servants and guards.
"The intentions of the Southern Dynasties in plotting against me are obvious. A war will inevitably break out between Liao and Han. It is unavoidable. From now on, Daliao must be prepared to fight!" Yelujing's eyes were a little red, but his eyes were bright. He seemed clear and spoke in a very heavy tone.
Yelv Xian rode his horse to follow him. Hearing this, his expression became extremely serious and he responded: "The Emperor of Han has already regarded me, Daliao, as his last enemy!"
"If the two countries fight, what will be the outcome?" Yelujing asked after a moment of silence.
Yelu Xianshi thought for a while and said, "It's hard to say!"
"It's hard to say?" Yelujing couldn't help but glance at him and said, "Just now in front of the Emperor of Han, you spoke resolutely and calmly, and you didn't lose the prestige of our country!"
Hearing what Yelu Jing said, Yelu Xianshi stopped hiding it and told the truth: "To be honest with you, Your Majesty, to this day, the strength of the two countries Liao and Han has been clearly distinguished, and the national and military strength of the Southern Dynasty is far greater than that of ours!"
Regarding this point, how could Yelujing not be clear in her heart, so her angry tone was somewhat harsh: "I didn't ask about the strength of the Liao and Han armies. Let me tell you, if the Han army goes to the north, can the Liao army cope with it?"
Taking a deep breath of the cool autumn air, Yelvxian adapted and said: "Your Majesty, in terms of national power, military strength, money and food, Daliao will never be able to compare with the Southern Dynasty!
However, Daliao's own advantages cannot be ignored. If the Han army makes the Northern Expedition, they will face our territory of thousands of miles. They will fight in the deserts and steppes. Our officers and soldiers of the Liao Dynasty can take advantage of the right time, location, and people. No matter how powerful their troops are, they will not fall behind.
The only things we can worry about are in western Liaoning and eastern Liaoning. This is where the Liao's money, grain and taxes come from. It has half of the population and cannot be abandoned. The battle in the city was originally due to the shortcomings of our army. The Han army also had the advantage of the navy and could attack across the sea at any time. This greatly increased the difficulty of defending Liaodong.
However, the land of Liaodong is remote and has inconvenient road transportation. If we insist on being on the defensive, we will still have the right time and location..."
Yelu Xianshi analyzed it, said something, but seemed to say nothing. Finally, he sighed: "Once the two countries go to war and fight for life and death, the changes in the military situation cannot be described in a few words. The only way is to adapt to changes!"
Yelujing did not really mean to embarrass Yelu Xianshi. As he said, when it comes to the confrontation between the two empires, nothing can be easily explained.
After being silent for a while, Yelujing said in a low voice: "No matter what, once the war breaks out, the sky will be shattered and the earth will be shattered. Life and death will be fought. It is related to the survival of the country, the country, and the country. There is no reason to hesitate to retreat!"
"I still say the same thing! If the Han army dares to invade, I will fight to the death to destroy it!" Yelu Xianshi said solemnly.
After saying this, Yelv Xian thought for a while and then took the initiative to say: "Although the Southern Dynasty's national power is strong, it is not without its weaknesses. In recent years, it has expanded in all directions and annexed a large area of territory. In my opinion, its power has become extremely powerful.
The so-called prosperity and decline, the four northwest areas are areas with weak governance. If a war breaks out, Daliao cannot just retreat and fight. The Hexi region may be the place to break the situation..."
Yelujing slowly relaxed and swayed slightly. After a long time, he said to Yelvxianshi: "Next, all military and political affairs in Daliao will be focused on preparing for the war against the Han Dynasty. You will be ready to make plans and come up with something." Here comes a set of practical coping strategies!”
"yes!"
After returning to the military formation, the Liao army remained on alert and slowly withdrew. After retreating ten miles, they set up camp. By the time everything was settled, night had fallen.
Since the Han Emperor was camped in the south, the Liao army's camp was much more heavily guarded than usual. As for Yelujing, affected by alcohol, she slept for more than an hour before she woke up.
The night was dark and windy, but the palace tent was brightly lit. When she woke up, the depression in Yelujing's heart did not dissipate much. No matter how firm his attitude was, Yelujing actually didn't have much confidence in fighting the big man.
For more than twenty years, since the rise of the Han Dynasty, there have been many major and minor wars. The Liao Kingdom has never gained much advantage, and the Liao Kingdom's national destiny seems to have been swallowed up.
One theory is that during Yelv Jing's reign, he suffered a heavy defeat in the Han-Liao War and suffered heavy losses. However, overall, the national strength was greatly improved compared to Yelv Deguang's period, especially in the later period of his rule.
By the sixth year of Kaibao's reign, in terms of population alone, the total number of people under his jurisdiction had exceeded five million. This was nothing compared to the Han Dynasty, but it was already very rare for the Liao Kingdom.
However, the rise and development of the Han Dynasty was too fast, and in terms of background, there was not much comparison between the Liao and Han Dynasties.
Yelujing was not afraid of the big Han, but the reality of the situation made him feel more pressure. The disastrous defeat that year was still vivid in his mind. If there was another national war with the big Han, Yelujing would inevitably feel guilty.
If possible, Yelujing would also be willing to be an emperor of peace, hunting with him, drinking with him, and sleeping with him. However, Emperor Liu and the Han Empire were obviously unwilling to help him, and he had no way out.
Once a war breaks out, it will be earth-shattering. It is precisely because of this clear understanding that the hesitation and depression in my heart are difficult to dissipate. Yelujing also studied history. Whether it was the Huns in the Han Dynasty or the Turks in the Tang Dynasty, the final outcome was clearly there.
Although Yelujing believed that the Liao Kingdom of the Khitans was far stronger than the Xiongnu and Turks, he always felt palpitated when he looked south and saw the empire standing like a giant in China.
Yelujing was depressed, in a depressed mood, with a gloomy face. The two attendants bowed their heads and carefully brought the wine and food in, placing them on the dining table. The afternoon drinking party with Emperor Liu was not enjoyable at all.
With his eyelids slightly raised, Yelujing looked at the two chamberlains. Their timid behavior made him feel a little irritable. Emperor Liu's comments about the chamberlains suddenly came to mind.
With his eyes focused, Yelujing asked coldly: "Why are you so restrained? Are you afraid that I will punish you, or are you afraid that I will kill you?"
When Yelujing asked this question, the two chamberlains immediately panicked. The nervousness and fear on their faces were evident, and they kowtowed repeatedly: "Your Majesty, spare your life! Your Majesty, spare your life!"
Over the years, Yelujing has killed too many people because of poor service or mistakes by his attendants. Some are punished severely for minor offenses, and some are pure killings to vent one's anger...
"It seems to be true!" Yelujing muttered, slightly absent-minded.
In the face of the two begging for mercy, Yelujing not only showed no tolerance and kindness, but instead became more evil. Yelujing's eyes fell on the two of them, and he sneered: "If I really let you, a cheap maid, stay with me for a long time, I'm afraid my safety will be in danger!"
After saying this, Yelujing called the guards in front of the tent and gave cold orders to pull the two close servants out and kill them. Not only that, but immediately afterwards, all the dozen or so attendants who were accompanying him were arrested and tortured to see if they had committed any crime...
Yelujing's move was almost crazy. Obviously, he was stimulated by Emperor Liu's words. When it came to killing the heart, Emperor Liu was an expert. Of course, it was also a way for Yelujing to vent after accumulating too many negative emotions.
The emperor killed someone again! This news spread quickly around the palace tent. Everyone was silent and did not dare to say anything. Everyone was also in danger. Not just the internal servants, but also the nobles, ministers, and guards. How could they not have thoughts or worries in their hearts?
The attendants around him were all cleaned up, but the emperor could not live without people to serve him, so Yelujing ordered several innocent and loyal people to be selected from the army as attendants.
However, no matter how loyal a person is, how can he feel at ease when facing Yelujing in this mental state. Yelujing didn't realize it at all, and he didn't have the awareness. The problem was not with the attendants, but with himself.
