"Your Majesty, Privy Cao wishes to see you!" the chamberlain's report interrupted the conversation between Emperor Liu and the Crown Prince.
"Is there any change in the military situation?" Liu Yang also looked outside and asked. Generally speaking, it is not a trivial matter that requires Cao Bin, the deputy privy envoy, to appear in person to present a presentation.
"Xuan!" Emperor Liu's face didn't show any emotion, he only raised his hand slightly.
Soon, Cao Bin walked forward like a palace, bowed and saluted, remaining calm and precise in every move, and his mood seemed to never change.
Looking at Cao Bin, Emperor Liu didn't waste any more words and asked directly: "What happened? May Cao Qing be here in person?"
Cao Bin answered calmly: "Your Majesty, report on the battle in the Western Regions!"
"Oh!" Emperor Liu suddenly sat up, looked at Liu Yang and said, "Speak!"
Cao Bin: "Guo Jin reported that the king's army in the Western Regions has greatly defeated the enemy's army. Han flags have been planted in Luntai and Beiting. The remaining 4,000 Khitan invaders have all been defeated. Yelu Dilie, King of Ping in Liao'an, has joined our army. Take prisoners alive!”
"Very good!" After hearing the report, Emperor Liu immediately smiled brightly, but quickly stopped, and still asked with concern: "Where are Yang Ye, the others and the expeditionary force?"
"Commanders Yang and Wang led the expedition south across the desert and captured Beiting. Then they marched westward and joined forces with Guo to join Luntai! The two thousand soldiers have been properly taken care of. Yang Ye and other generals are safe. Only General Wang can't bear the burden and his condition has relapsed!" Cao Bin said.
"It's not easy!" Emperor Liu sighed lightly. However, he was still in a good mood after hearing the news. He immediately gave instructions: "The soldiers of the northwest have made great achievements in defeating the enemy, opening up territories and expanding the territory. They should be commended. The Privy Council will Make a plan and inform the world to appreciate their merits. Make a list of all the ministers who have meritorious service and submit them to the Ministry of War to reward them!"
"Yes!" Cao Bin responded calmly.
The slightly aroused emotions quickly calmed down. Emperor Liu looked at Cao Bin's still calm face and couldn't help but joked: "It's obviously good news, but Cao Qing's expression and reaction, if I hadn't said anything, I would have thought it was a good news. What bad news!"
Cao Bin was stunned when he heard the words, and noticed Emperor Liu's smiling eyes. When he realized it, his face finally became a little wavered, and he clasped his hands and said, "I am equally happy to receive this good news!"
"Okay, I won't cancel you!" Emperor Liu waved his hand and continued: "It is not easy for the soldiers to go on an expedition in the northwest. Let Guo Jin select five hundred soldiers to come to Beijing for an audience!
In addition, the expeditionary soldiers, who rode out of Mobei, went through life and death, went through hardships, and came back from hardships, and are in need of comfort. All of them are summoned to Beijing. I want to comfort them personally!
Wang Yansheng, Yang Ye, Guo Jin, Wang Shenqi and other generals have all worked hard and made great achievements. They all returned to the capital! The same goes for the brothers Liu Fang and Liu Min. The Privy Council drafted it and distributed it as soon as possible! "
"Yes!" Cao Bin responded immediately.
"As soon as this report comes, we have a temporary understanding of the war in the Western Regions. The Privy Council will start to deal with the aftermath and military deployment, and the arrangements will be made immediately!" Emperor Liu confessed to Cao Bin again: "I just have the same idea. , in the next short period of time, the northwest must strive for stability. If it is not necessary, there will be no war. We will put security first.
The Western Region is remote, thousands of miles away. It is easy to obtain, but it requires even more effort to defend it. For military defense, it is necessary to consider the affordability of the court. On the premise of maintaining public security and defense, try to reduce the burden as much as possible. How many troops should be retained? The Privy Council has to decide Plan it carefully! "
"Yes!" Cao Bin responded.
"For the soldiers returning from the east, send someone to greet them to show that I and the imperial court care about them!" Emperor Liu ordered Liu Yang again.
"Yes!" Liu Yang smiled.
"As for the governance of the Yi, Gao and Guangdong areas, the imperial court should also come up with a plan! In the past ten years, the Western Regions were a quagmire in the hands of the Liao Kingdom, struggling endlessly. Now, the Han Dynasty has taken advantage of it. People and people should also take this as a warning! I don’t want the Western Region to be in a turbulent situation. How to naturalize its people and improve its security requires careful thinking and careful consideration!" Emperor Liu looked at Liu Yang: " You should also keep an eye on this matter and listen more to the opinions of officials in the northwest who are familiar with local customs and conditions!"
"Yes!" Liu Yang looked solemn and a little more solemn.
"The affairs in the Western Regions are over for the time being, and this can be considered as a relief for the imperial court!" Emperor Liu lay down again, with a relaxed posture, and said softly: "Next, the big man can focus on restoring national strength and concentrate on dealing with the Liao Kingdom! "
Although understated, Emperor Liu's tone was extremely harsh. Even during the Kaibao Northern Expedition, the Liao Kingdom had been dealt a miserable blow, Emperor Liu still had no intention of giving up. This has never changed.
At least, the Liao Lord is still the emperor and is still based in Beijing. Although Mobei is in turmoil, the Khitan is still the most powerful force on the grassland, and the Liao Lord is still the communist leader of Mobei. Emperor Liu would not stop until the Khitan forces were brought back to their original form.
"How is the situation in the north? Are there any new gains?" Emperor Liu asked Cao Bin.
After hearing the question, Cao Bin slowly said: "In the past few months, the territory of the Liao Kingdom has been in chaos. The tribes in Mobei have rebelled one after another. According to reports, in the past winter, the tribes of the Liao Kingdom suffered from snow disasters and suffered heavy losses of humans and animals. It was extremely difficult for the Liao Kingdom to maintain its system and rule.
Since the beginning of spring, Dong Zunjie and Tian Renlang have been raiding northward from Yanshan and Shanyang respectively. Although the gains were not huge, they have aggravated the unrest in the Liao Kingdom.
In particular, Dong Zunjie once drank Mahuang water and threatened the Liao Dynasty to go to Beijing. However, the Liao Kingdom had heavy troops stationed in Linhuang Mansion and did not dare to enter. But as long as you keep harassing them and don't let them be at peace, you can cause them to suffer from fatigue.
There are also military reports in Shanyang. In more than two months, tens of thousands of Mobei tribesmen have fled south to join the Han Dynasty. The Liao Kingdom was also in a period of drought and famine was rampant..."
Emperor Liu was still very concerned about the situation in the Liao Kingdom. He was not surprised when he heard what Cao Bin said. According to the expectations of him and the civil and military ministers, this was normal. If the Liao Kingdom could quickly settle down and overcome the difficulties, That's cheating.
Even Emperor Liu couldn't help but smile. He could rejoice in the enemy's difficulties.
"Where is Liaodong?" Emperor Liu asked again.
Cao Bin said: "Ma Renyu is stationed in Tongzhou with 20,000 troops, always maintaining a deterrent to the remnants of the Liao army! Based on various reports, at present, the Liao Kingdom has basically lost all of the Northeast, the old Bohai Sea has been completely rebelled, and all the officials and generals established by the Liao Kingdom have been , all of them were driven out and killed. The Shiwei and Jurchen tribes each occupied their respective places and raised their flags to become independent.
The Liao Kingdom now has only Yelu Xiezhen left, leading the remnants of the army to defend Huanglong Mansion and its surrounding areas, struggling to support it. With a small number of soldiers, a shortage of food and grass, and an increasingly difficult situation, it has declined.
It's a pity that the tribes in the northeast have different hearts and minds, each has his own agenda, and each has its own territory in the cities and mountains. There are many conflicts and chaos, and they are unable to work together. If you want to deal with the Liao army in Huanglong Mansion, you will ultimately have to rely on the Han army.
Ma Renyu has already reported that he will take the opportunity to send troops north to completely eliminate this remnant bandit to defend Liaodong! "
"Okay!" Emperor Liu didn't say much, just one dry word showed his will!
