"In order to arrive at Youzhou Prefecture as soon as possible to make plans to attack the Song Dynasty, I and General Li rushed here first. The tribute gifts for the Queen Mother and Her Majesty are still on the way. I hope to atone for my sins." Zhang Pu said with a guilty look on his face.
Empress Dowager Xiao smiled when she heard this and said, "Those are all trivial matters. The best gift would be if the two Qing family can deliver the military information in time."
Emperor Yelu Longxu of the Liao Dynasty, who had been observing for a long time, his expression softened a lot after listening to the Xixia envoy's words, and he nodded in agreement. The arrival of the Xixia envoy also showed that what Han Dewei said was true, which also made him feel more comfortable.
Although Yelu Longxu is a Khitan with pure blood, he has admired Chinese studies since he was a child. His father Yelu Xian paid special attention to his education when he was still alive. The teachers chosen for him were all great Confucian scholars in Chinese studies, so he was naturally educated with authentic Confucianism. way teaching. This also made Yelu Longxu always regard himself as a Confucian orthodox and disliked the Khitan custom of only barbaric robbery and killing, so he often had political disagreements with the Han Derang brothers.
But Yelu Longxu is not like those nerds who accept death. As an emperor, he also knows how to assess the situation when it comes to the interests of the Liao Kingdom. Now that the Liao Kingdom has such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pacify the Central Plains in one battle, he is naturally very happy.
"How do you think we should formulate a strategy to conquer the Song Dynasty? You can speak freely," Empress Dowager Xiao said.
In the main hall, Yelu Yuanyi, the privy envoy of the North Court of Liao Dynasty, Yelu Zuxi, the prime minister of the North Court, Han Dewei, the privy envoy of the South Court, and Xiao Taolin, the king of the North Court, all thought about it after hearing the words.
Empress Dowager Xiao looked at Her Highness's ministers silently and sighed in her heart. If Brother Yelv Xiu and Yelu Xiezhen were here, she wouldn't have to be so hesitant. It is a pity that Brother Yelu Xiu, the God of War of the Liao Kingdom, died of illness in the army a year ago. Yelu Xiezhen is also seriously ill and dying at the moment. He is recuperating in the Linhuang Mansion in Beijing. It seems that his time is running out. When time comes, heaven and earth all work together to transport heroes without freedom. The older generation of generals in Daliao gradually began to wither, and now most of the people in power are rising stars.
Xiao Taolin, the king of the North Courtyard, said: "For the Queen Mother, I think that we should quickly mobilize soldiers from various tribes to come to Youzhou Mansion to listen to military orders. This matter should be done sooner rather than later. Since we are sure to send troops, we must march early and march later. Change!"
Yelu Zuxi, the Prime Minister of the Northern Court, and Yelu Yuanyi, the Privy Councilor, also nodded in agreement. Upon seeing this, Empress Dowager Xiao felt relieved. She ordered several important ministers to discuss a specific battle plan and submit it, and then announced the disbandment of the dynasty.
On the corridor back to the harem, Empress Dowager Xiao looked at the thick snow in the courtyard, and seemed to think that it meant "auspicious snow heralds a good year", and that the national destiny of Daliao might be even more prosperous in the coming year.
After the dynasty dispersed, several important ministers discussed it and decided on the route for dispatching troops, and then they all dispersed. Han Dewei was also about to return to his residence when he suddenly saw Li Jichong and Zhang Pu walking towards him. After there was no one around, Li Jichong bowed his hands, stepped forward to bow to Han Dewei and said, "Privy Han, please stay a moment. Can you take a step to speak?"
Han Dewei looked at the two of them in surprise when he heard this, then nodded and motioned for the two of them to walk and talk.
"How many adults have just discussed the marching route?" Li Jichong asked.
"What does General Li mean by asking?" Han Dewei frowned and asked without answering. I was a little angry in my heart, feeling that Li Jichong had not corrected his position and actually got involved in these major military affairs.
When Li Jichong saw this, he knew that Han Dewei had misunderstood what he meant, and quickly explained: "Privilege Han, don't get me wrong. The general has no other meaning. The general just feels that no matter how the adults agree on the march route, Baozhou is the one that must pass through." There is no way around it no matter what,"
"Why do our troops want to bypass Baozhou? If General Li has something to say, just say it," Han Dewei felt a little unhappy and said.
Seeing that Han Dewei looked a little impatient, Li Jichong cut to the chase and said, "The guard of Baozhou is Yang Yanzhao. This man has been lurking with the Liao Dynasty incognito for nearly twenty years. He knows the battles of the Liao army thoroughly. If Yang Yanzhao was captured in Baozhou, If you get entangled, it affects the overall situation, but the gain outweighs the loss."
"Oh? General Li is very well informed. Xiazhou is thousands of miles away from Baozhou, but General Li is so familiar with Baozhou's military affairs. It's not easy!" Han Dewei narrowed his eyes slightly and said with a smile.
Li Jichong didn't speak when he heard this, he just smiled. Zhang Pu on the side took over the conversation with a smile and said: "Privy Privy Han doesn't know something. General Li is in charge of the Xixia Yipin Hall and has some informants in the Central Plains. It is not difficult to get some information."
Hearing this, Han Dewei looked at Li Jichong curiously and nodded, as if he was surprised that this young man in his twenties could be in charge of such a powerful department as "Yipitang".
The "Yipitang" of Xixia, the "Tianling Division" of the Song Dynasty, and the "Zhifang Division" of the Liao Dynasty are also known as the three major intelligence agencies in the world. There are spies working in various places, and intelligence of all sizes is submitted every day, and then problems are analyzed and pros and cons are judged from this intelligence. Han Dewei was in charge of the "Executive Division" of the Liao Kingdom, so he naturally knew the pros and cons.
Han Dewei thought for a while, looked at Li Jichong and asked: "Yipin Tang is so powerful, General Li must have some countermeasures to deal with Yang Yanzhao, right?"
"Privacy Han clearly knows that Yipintang only has some information channels, but it is far from having the ability to influence the situation. To deal with Yang Yanzhao this time, Privy Han will have to take action."
"Oh? What can I do? Do you want me to go to Baozhou City to negotiate with Yang Yanzhao? Haha..." Han Dewei said with a smile, as if he heard something very funny.
Li Jichong was speechless. After Han Dewei finished laughing, he said: "Privy Secretary Han must have some foreshadowing among the senior officials of the Song Dynasty..."
Before Li Jichong could finish speaking, Han Dewei glanced at him sharply, which made him feel a little numb, but he quickly calmed down and continued: "The general is just a guess, it affects the overall situation. If it is wrong, Privy Han should not blame him. .”
"Keep talking," Handaway said.
"If Yang Yanzhao is suddenly impeached, it is said that he colluded with the Liao army and was preparing to lure wolves into the house... At that time, given the suspicious temperament of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, he would definitely rather believe it and replace the garrison of Baozhou..." Li Jichong said with a sneer.
Han Dewei's eyes lit up when he heard this and nodded. Then he looked at Li Jichong, thought for a while, and said with a smile: "General Li is indeed a talented person, with a thoughtful and well-connected mind."
"Xiazhou is barren and not a good place for General Li to live. If the general can come to Liao to help me, I, the Privy Council, will definitely be able to show the general's ambition." Han Dewei said.
Li Jichong snorted coldly in his heart when he heard this, but he still pretended to be flattered on his face, and said with sincerity: "Thank you, Privy Han, for your love. It's just that the last time I joined my brother's army, he vowed to revive my Li family." Rule over the five states of Dingnan. After the general completes his oath, he will definitely come under the command of Privy Council Han for the Privy Council to drive..."
Han Dewei nodded with satisfaction and said: "In that case, I wish General Li to achieve his wish as soon as possible. The door of this Privy Council will be open to General Li at any time."
