"Before the war started, you swore that all the barbarians in the Northeast could be used by me. I made a promise to Your Majesty!" The surging anger surged in Li Chongju's eyes, making people dare not look directly at these few people. Li Chongju, the military officer in charge of Liao intelligence, said coldly:
"It has been more than four months since the war between Han and Liao. There have been more than a dozen major and minor battles, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians on both sides have been killed or injured. We have still not taken any actual action in contacting the Hu chieftain tribe. Where have so many people and financial resources been spent? Is it all useless?"
The person who felt the most pressure from Li Chongju's questioning was Wang Mi, the deputy envoy of Wude. After all, he was mainly responsible for inviting purchase opportunities to the barbarian tribes in the north. Although he was the second-largest figure in the Wude Department and held the fourth rank, he was more than humbled in front of Li Chongju. Not to mention his close relationship with the emperor, Li Chongju was one of the few dukes in the Han Dynasty and had great influence in the entire court. The ranking is good, not to mention that Wang Mi was promoted by Li Chong.
Facing Li Chongju's scrutinizing gaze, Wang Mi calmed down his panic and responded quickly: "Mr. Minister, please calm down. Since Wang's army advanced into Liaodong, the various tribes in the Northeast have responded..."
"I've heard similar words a lot! What I want is practical actions that will help the army, not these specious verbal promises!" Li Chongju interrupted him.
Wang Mi cupped his hands and said: "After our many contacts, all the tribes in the Northeast have agreed to accept the imperial court's invitation to send troops to invade the hinterland of the Liao Kingdom in response to the king's army. Among them, the Tulu Bushiwei, Wanyan Jurchen and other tribes have gathered their troops and can prepare at any time. It can be launched to turn the northeastern rear of the Liao Kingdom upside down..."
"Did something happen then?" Li Chongju pointed out the key point, looked at Wang Mi who was slightly embarrassed, and asked directly: "What worries do they still have? Or is it a lack of weapons, a lack of food? Or some other reason?"
Wang Mi hesitated and said: "Wanyan Bahai, the leader of the Wanyan tribe, hopes that after the event is completed, the imperial court can reward them with Huanglong Mansion and the surrounding areas. They are willing to be vassals of the Han Dynasty forever and fight for the Han Dynasty... "
"Then you will strengthen yourself, develop and rise, become a new Khitan, and become a scourge to the court?" Li Chongju said coldly, his tone full of disdain. Under the influence of Emperor Liu, Li Chongju was very wary of these foreign races: "Appetite It's not that small. Now, they are still bargaining with the imperial court! Do you really think that the imperial court must use them? "
Seeing the transfer of hatred, Wang Mi breathed a sigh of relief, and then said: "This matter involves territorial commitments, and the subordinates below dare not make the decision casually!"
"Can I make the decision?" Li Chongju shook his head and sighed: "I will report this matter to His Majesty. Where are the other tribes? They can't be like the Wanyan tribe, hiding their intentions!"
Of course, Li Chongju knew that Emperor Liu would never agree easily to the Wanyan tribe's request, and would even become suspicious of them. After defeating the Liao army, he might target these northeastern tribes to eliminate them.
"The Jurchens of the East China Sea and the Haoqian people in the south responded positively, but these barbarians were mostly uncivilized savage tribes. We had previously supported them with a batch of weapons and armor through the sea route, but they were mostly just fighting for plunder. Looting will not pose a big threat!" Wang Mi said.
"Where are the Bohai people?" Li Chongju asked again. As the Liao Kingdom's rear area in Northeast Asia, provoking the Bohai people to rebel would have a better effect.
"In the past two months, there have been a lot of riots in the Bohai hometown, all to resist the Liao and Tokyo's conscription of troops and food! According to the latest news received, the Liao Kingdom has increased its oppression and exploitation of the Bohai people. There are voices of dissatisfaction. The road is full of wildness. The Khitans have ruled the Bohai people for too long, and their control influence is very strong. Many people still fear the Khitan rule. However, our people have contacted the Bohai nobles of Shuibin and Huhan. , the incident is about to begin!" Wang Mi said.
"If there is still no movement, then reveal the information about these Bohai people contacted to the Khitan people!" Li Chongju instructed coldly. Obviously, under the pressure of Emperor Liu, Li Chongju's patience was almost worn out, and he was determined to make some big noise in the Northeast.
"Mr. Minister, there is one more thing!" Seeing that Li Chongju had returned to his usual calm demeanor, Wang Mi took the initiative.
"speak!"
"Since the beginning of autumn, the Khitan people have been aggressively taking action in Tokyo, collecting food, soldiers, horses, and labor!" Wang Mi reported: "At first, our officers thought it was the Liao army preparing for Wang's division's advance into Liaoyang, but later they discovered , the Liao army seems to have concentrated its troops and horses to the north, and Liaoyang has also moved its troops, people, money, food, ordnance, and livestock to the north..."
"Instead of strengthening the defense of Liaoyang, we will instead move it away!" Li Chongju murmured and speculated: "What does the Liao army want to do? Liaoyang is no longer wanted? Or is there another plan?"
"Have you ever notified the camp?" Li Chongju asked in a solemn voice.
"Every information from the exploration in the Northeast was delivered to the camp in the shortest possible time and as quickly as possible!" Wang Mi said hurriedly.
"Yeah!" Li Chongju responded.
"What's going on at Liao Linhuang Mansion?" Li Chongju asked again.
"During this period, the Liao State gathered hundreds of thousands of troops around Shangjing. After the failure of Liu Tinghan's army, there was no change. Now the troops are still stationary to support the east and west fronts at any time! In addition, as the Liao State monitors the internal tribes, Due to the control and traffic blockade, the situation of our detectives around Linhuang Mansion has become increasingly difficult, and the difficulty of spying on information has also greatly increased..." Wang Mi said.
"No matter how difficult or dangerous it is, we must find ways to find out!" Li Chongju ordered a little unreasonably: "Your Majesty said that the Han's ears and eyes cannot be blocked when it comes to the situation in Liao Kingdom. We are the eyes and ears. If we are deceived, we must What’s the use?”
"Yes!" Wang Mi just reported it to the people below and did not dare to bargain.
"Where is Mobei? Is there any latest news? Yang Ye and Wang Yansheng have not contacted each other yet?" Li Chongju frowned, looking very serious.
Wang Mi cupped his hands and said: "Since Yelv Xianshi, the Privy Council of Northern Liaoning, took office, news from Mobei seems to have been completely cut off. However, through some scattered rumors, we learned that the two armies of the king have caused huge trouble to the Liao Kingdom. Otherwise, the Liao Kingdom will be in trouble." The emperor will not send Yelu Xianshi, his most trusted minister, to Mobei!"
Hearing this, Li Chongju couldn't help but raise his hand and rub his frown. After a long time, he took a deep breath and said in a heavy and firm tone: "Continue to send more manpower, and we must contact Master Wang in Mobei!"
"Yes!" Wang Mi responded. He knew that Li Chongju was not only concerned about the two Han armies, but more importantly, the two princes who were accompanying the army on the northern expedition.
Fortunately, it hadn't been long before, and through some channels, I also learned that the two Han cavalry from Hexi and Yulin were showing off their skills in the northwest of the desert, fighting against thieves and making achievements. However, as time goes by and the news is cut off, people cannot help but worry, especially since the two armies are fighting alone without a rear. Fighting in a strange foreign land, military supplies and food are all problems, and they have to face a large number of The Mobei tribe is facing crises and dangers at every step...
After making some arrangements, Li Chongju felt slightly relieved and stood up to leave. Before he could go out, a marriage officer hurried over, faced Li Chongju, bowed respectfully, and said with a joyful face: "Mr. Minister, there is the latest news from Shanyang!"
"What's going on?" Li Chongju stared at him.
"It's Mobei! Several officers and soldiers from the Northern Expedition have returned and brought back the battle status of the Yulin and Hexi armies, as well as the recent situation in Mobei!" the subordinate officer reported.
"Seriously?" Li Chongju was rarely happy.
"Definitely!"
"Where are those officers and soldiers?" Li Chongju asked.
"The Shanyang government has sent people to send them here, and they are on their way now!" the subordinate replied.
"Where are Duke Zhao and King Wei? Are you feeling ill?" Li Chongju looked worried.
"It is reported that he is still in the Mobei Army!"
"Okay! Okay! Okay!" Li Chongju breathed a sigh of relief, walked a few steps, and said: "This good news should be reported to His Majesty immediately!"
As soon as Li Chongju opened his face, the tense atmosphere immediately eased, and the originally anxious mood of his subordinates also relaxed a lot. Wang Mi and other senior officials from the Wude Department looked at the marriage officer who was reporting with very kind eyes.
