Chapter 262 Situation

The Liaoxi Corridor is the best passage across the Yanshan Mountains.

However, the biggest drawback of this channel is that it is too long.

If you don’t go there in person, you will never have this feeling.

It is a natural passage for nomadic people to move south.

In fact, it is not that friendly to the Han people.

After all, the nomadic people can walk from beginning to end in just three or two days, but the Han people.

Han people usually stay where they are and farm.

If you want to control the Liaoxi Corridor, you either have to build fortresses all the way north and then station troops there.

Either…

Just arrange a cavalry here, and if they have nothing to do, you can go north to fight the nomadic peoples.

otherwise……

The Liaoxi Corridor is a place where people can come and go as they please.

what about you?
You only like farming, so this corridor is actually not suitable for you at all.

a few days later.

Zhao Xin’s entire army arrived in Jinzhou.

Jinzhou at this time was much more lively than usual.

After all, there were many more soldiers from the Liao Kingdom.

In the past, Jinzhou was just an inconspicuous city at the eastern gate of the Liaoxi Corridor and an inconspicuous hinterland of the Liao Kingdom.

But today, it has become the gate for the Liao Kingdom to resist the Song Dynasty.

After arriving in Jinzhou.

Zhao Xin didn’t waste any words.

He quickly ordered his men to attack the city.

It can be seen that the Liao Kingdom also arranged an ambush outside the city, probably to see if there was any opportunity.

however……

Before these ambushes could play any role.

Zhao Xin not only captured the city, but also sent cavalry to find the enemy’s ambush and attack it.

It took less than half a day.

Jinzhou City was captured by Zhao Xin.

And more than 10,000 Liao soldiers and civilians were captured.

Although we have known for a long time that Jinzhou City is likely to be lost.

however……

Yelu Hongji would never have thought that it would be lost so quickly.

“It’s all because of those weapons!”

“Without those weapons, Jinzhou City would definitely not last for half a month at least.”

“So what should we do next?”

Faced with the unstoppable force of the Song army.

What now lies before the Liao Dynasty’s rulers and ministers is the issue of their survival.

surrender?

Don’t even think about it!
After all, this is really too embarrassing.

But if you don’t surrender…

It seemed that they could only be defeated by the Song army and forced to go back to grazing.

But that’s not even the worst.

The worst part is…

News also came from Tokyo Liaoyang Prefecture that Goryeo was sending people to attack their city.

There are a total of 100,000 troops!
I hope they can come to the rescue.

But now…

They can hardly save themselves, so how can anyone come to rescue them?

Fortunately, Goryeo was not as perverted as the Song Dynasty.

The Jurchens in their Tokyo Liaoyang Prefecture were also quite tenacious in defending the city, and for the time being, they did not allow Goryeo to gain any major advantage.

“We are now being attacked by the Koreans in the east and the Southern Dynasty in the south. What do you think we should do next?”

In fact…

After these battles, many people were scared out of their wits.

But after all, we were also a great country in the past. Apart from the Song Dynasty, we were the second most powerful country in the world.

even……

Sometimes the Liao Kingdom would even feel that it was the real number one in the world.

It was precisely this pride that did not allow the Liao people to talk about surrender right away.

to this end……

One of the ministers suggested: “The reason why the Southern Dynasty defeated us before was all due to conspiracy and trickery. If we fight them head-on, we may not lose.”

The others listened to the former’s words, although they did not quite agree with them.

but……

For the sake of political correctness, I had no choice but to follow suit.

Yelu Hongji then asked the rest of the people: “Do you all think so?”

After gathering the remaining soldiers, they now have less than 50,000 soldiers available.

This is the last remaining force in their country.

The guard Yelu Su said, “Your Majesty, it is too early to surrender now. What if we win the next battle?”

When Yelu Hongji heard these generals say this, he thought it was true.

What if we win?

Then he asked, “Then how do you think we should fight next?”

They just don’t want to admit that they can no longer win.

Yelu Asi, who was also a guard, said, “Now that the Southern Dynasty has come from afar, it is even more difficult to sustain food and grass. We can send some people to rob the food supply route, and some people to lure them out of Jinzhou City to fight with us. As long as we can avoid those weapons and fight on horseback, we may not lose.”

After hearing this, others also agreed.

That’s the only way!
then……

Yelu Hongji then ordered his men to split up into small groups of several hundred or a thousand, using the high mobility of the cavalry in the hope of slowing down Zhao Xin’s offensive rhythm.

Zhao Xin’s side…

It’s impossible not to guess that.

So Zhao Xin was one step ahead of them and planned to attack Yelu Hongji’s lair directly.

Leaving all the infantry in Jinzhou City, he led most of the cavalry on a thousand-mile raid to directly attack the enemy’s Shangjing.

As soon as Zhao Xin came up with this idea, naturally, everyone in his own camp opposed it.

“Your Highness, this idea of ​​yours is too risky.”

“Shangjing of Liao is nearly a thousand miles away from here. If we encounter any accidents on the way…”

“Your Highness, please allow me to go on Your Highness’ behalf.”

Zhao Xin also replied: “But I am worried about you.”

The people below said, “If Your Highness goes in person, we will be even more worried.”

“If something unexpected happens to you, Your Highness, what will the court do?”

Zhao Xin said, “Forget it then! If we can reach Jinzhou, we have expanded our territory by more than 300 miles, nearly 400 miles. Next, let’s pacify the people first.”

Walking all the way from the Liaoxi Corridor.

Although the population is a little small, but if we persuade some people to surrender in this city and some people in that city, there will be at least 20,000 or 30,000 people.

The only thing that Zhao Xin is worried about now is what to do with these people?
Should we let them stay where they are or move to Shanhaiguan?
However, it seems that there is not much difference between moving to Shanhaiguan and staying where they are.

After all, there is a possibility of backstabbing.

If we stay in front of Shanhaiguan, the danger of being backstabbed is obviously greater.

It would be better to just leave them where they are.

After thinking about it…

Zhao Xin simply sent people down to count the number of fields owned by the people in the city and the taxes they needed to pay.

The best way to tie them all to your side is to align their interests with your own.

Since the area is vast and sparsely populated, there is no shortage of farmland.

Just of course!
Having enough land doesn’t mean you can live a good life every day.

Because this place is at a high latitude, the grain output, even in a good year, is not that high.

Therefore, the people’s lives were actually quite hard.

It’s just enough to get by, not starving to death, but not rich either.

One has to work a lot every day just to make enough to support the family.

After hearing about these situations, Zhao Xin immediately wrote a letter to Yelu Hongji, saying: “Look! How difficult it is for the people to live. My suggestion is that you surrender, so that we don’t have to fight.”

Yelu Hongji didn’t know why Zhao Xin always wanted to persuade him to surrender.

After discussing with the people around them, everyone also analyzed: “I heard that although the Southern Dynasty is prosperous, the people are not living very well. So, is this the reason why the Southern Dynasty wants to persuade us to surrender as soon as possible instead of fighting us?”

“The Southern Dynasty previously attacked Xixia, and now they are attacking us again. Their situation may not be much better than ours.”

Yelu Hongji thought it made sense, so he immediately sent a letter to Western Xia, asking them to send troops again.

As for Xixia…

They had just enjoyed a few years of good days and resumed trade with the Song Dynasty. Now the Liao Kingdom asked her to send troops again. Of course, Mei Zang would not destroy such a rare peace.

The essential……

You have already said that the Song army has now reached Jinzhou. The Song army is so powerful, and if I still go to fight, wouldn’t I be a fool?

Although the Mei Zang clan also wanted to retake the Hengshan area, it was really irrational to send troops against the Song Dynasty this time.

When the Liao envoys saw that they could not persuade Mo Zang at all, they thought that the other party was too soft-hearted and turned to Mo Zang’s brother, Mo Zang Epang, to conspire.

Mo Zang Epang was very interested in the proposal of the Liao envoy.

But the problem is that his sister is in power now. If his sister can be eliminated, then this can be accomplished.

The Liao envoy looked at Mo Zang Epang, and Mo Zang Epang also looked at him.

No!

What do you mean?
Do you mean that you want me to assassinate Mei Zang?
The Liao envoys thought that Mei Zang Epang was crazy!
and……

At that time, all the benefits will be yours and all the bad things will be mine.

Mei Zang Epang had used such tactics of killing someone with a borrowed knife more than once or twice.

Fortunately, the Liao envoy valued his life and believed that if he really took action, Mo Zang Epang would definitely push him out to take the blame.

By the time……

Of course, Xixia might really help Liao ease the war, but… he might also lose his life.

After the Liao envoy returned, he told Yelu Hongji about Mo Zang Epang’s evil ambitions.

But what can I say!

For example, the Liao Kingdom sent people to assassinate Mo Zang.

No matter how you look at it, it wouldn’t be very glorious if it got out.

of course!

In fact, before this, Mo Zang Epang had already made his own plans.

Just saying…

It would be best if we could use the help of the Liao Kingdom.

otherwise……

He himself would also be charged with the crime of murdering the empress dowager.

The fact that Mo Zang Epang had met with the Liao envoy was soon known to Mo Zang clan.

Mei Zang had no idea what they talked about, but she had always been wary of her ambitious brother.

As for Mo Zang Epang, seeing that he could not persuade the Liao envoy, he had no choice but to persuade his nephew.

He instilled some very bad ideas into his nephew, and then hoped to use his nephew to kill his own biological mother.

Although Mei Zang really didn’t want to have a male lover, she actually gave up.

but……

It is an indisputable fact that she once kept a male lover.

Mei Zang Epang just wanted to use this to fool his nephew Li Liangzuo, and then let Li Liangzuo kill his own mother with his own hands.

this day……

Mo Zang was discussing state affairs with the minister Manmie again, and was ‘coincidentally’ seen by Li Liangzuo.

Li Liangzuo wanted to kill Manme at that time.

then……

Then Mo Zang Epang fanned the flames.

at last……

Li Liangzuo would not kill Mo Zang, but he must kill Manme!

As for his mother, all she had to do was imprison her.

Mo Zang Epang gave Li Liangzuo some people, and then let Li Liangzuo lead the team and let Li Liangzuo kill Man Mie with his own hands.

Perhaps he had been overwhelmed by Mo Zang Epang’s words, the 15-year-old Li Liangzuo, who was full of vigor and vitality, really did what he said.

Until he found out that he had actually killed the other person.

It was as if I was woken up by a bucket of cold water.

Manmie also pointed directly at Mo Zang Epang and said to Li Liangzuo with a loyal look: “Mo Zang Epang is a treacherous minister.”

At this time, Li Liangzuo could only say that he was beginning to recall the past.

But at this moment, he could only continue to play dumb.

and……

He even pretended to be crazy and stabbed Manme a few more times.

The rest of the matters were left to Mo Zang Epang to handle.

The news quickly spread throughout Western Xia, and then soon reached Zhao Xin’s ears.

I can only say it’s broken!
If Mo Zang Epang really came to power, it would definitely be disadvantageous to the Song Dynasty.

but……

It’s not that serious. After all, as long as the Northwest Army of the Song Dynasty doesn’t do anything stupid, it shouldn’t be difficult to resist Mei Zang Epang.

Back then, Li Yuanhao couldn’t do anything about the northwest, let alone Zang Epang.

The biggest trouble for Zhao Xin now is that the Liaoxi Corridor is too long and it is difficult to supply it.

This place seems to be only suitable for attack. If used for defense, it will be a burden.

After seeing that the Liao Kingdom had changed their strategy and directly split their army into small groups to harass, Zhao Xin also had to change his strategy.

There was no original plan to attack Tokyo Liaoyang Prefecture.

And we agreed to give it to Goryeo.

However, Goryeo was too slow in its fight. It has been more than a month, and there is still no news at all, as if it had fallen into oblivion.

Then Zhao Xin could only put some pressure on the Liao Kingdom and force the other side to return to defense.

If Tokyo Liaoyang Prefecture was lost, the Liao Kingdom would not be the richest, but at least the large tracts of farmland here would be gone.

As for the Liao Kingdom’s several hundred or a thousand cavalry coming to harass us.

Faced with his large army marching away, they could no longer harass them.

After nearly half a month of marching, Zhao Xin soon arrived at Liaoyang Prefecture, the capital of the Liao Kingdom.

There is nothing else to say, just attack the city.

natural!

The defenders of Tokyo Liaoyang Prefecture were no match for them.

When Zhao Xin ordered his men to attack the city, the Liao cavalry, who had been broken up into small groups, finally couldn’t help themselves and wanted to attack Zhao Xin.

But as soon as the two sides came into contact, the hundreds of cavalrymen in front were immediately hit by flintlock rifles and fell off their horses.

Then the opponent didn’t dare to charge anymore.

That evening.

The army marched directly into Tokyo Liaoyang Prefecture.

It will probably take only a few days for the Liao soldiers who are still holding out in the Yalu River area to learn that their rear base has been captured.

(End of this chapter)