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Chapter 958 Consistent view of victory and defeat with Tang Taizong
The explosion of the gunpowder workshop was unexpected by any party.

In history, such accidents have caused great harm.

The most famous one is the Tianqi explosion. In the sixth year of Tianqi in the Ming Dynasty, a huge explosion occurred in the area near the gunpowder depot of Wanggong Factory located in the southwest corner of Beijing. The explosion spread over a radius of more than [-] meters, causing more than [-] deaths and injuries. , was extremely tragic, and was even called a huge mystery because of the strange phenomenon described.

The explosion in Liaoyang Mansion was far from that level, but it was an unexpected and huge damage.

Ling Zhen didn't expect that the artillery he studied would stimulate Yelude to re-establish this gunpowder workshop, and eventually entrap this important military town in Liaodong.

"Although our army lost this battle, you didn't win either!"

Wanyan Loushi killed and dispersed the Liao army, and led the crowd to Liaoyang Mansion. The closing of the city gate made his heart sink, but then the loud noise of the gunpowder workshop and the blazing flames of the city gate made his heart sink. Pointing the spear directly, he made a bold statement.

If it can't be captured, it will be destroyed. Jin Guo can't occupy Liaoyang Mansion, and the Yan army can't even imagine entering Liaoyang Mansion swaggeringly, so as to build a defense system and suppress Jin State.

"What happened in the city?"

At the same time, the Iron Buddha arrived under another city gate.

Guan Sheng felt the movement of the mountain shaking and the ground shaking, he stopped immediately, reported back, and waited for the decision from the rear.

The heavy armored cavalry is a treasure, and they can't afford to lose. They have already made their first contribution in this battle, and they can't go forward blindly, lest joy turn into sorrow, and follow in the footsteps of the Liao army.

"Is this a golden man's trap? Or an empty city plan?"

Hua Rong and Suo Chao couldn't figure out what exactly happened in the city. While they were discussing, they saw a figure descending from the sky, and they were overjoyed: "Your Excellency 'Zuo Ming'? How is the situation in the city?"

Li Yan explained the situation succinctly: "The Jin people should kill people and set fire to them. The gunpowder workshop in Liaoyang Mansion exploded, causing huge losses."

"The Jin army is divided into two groups, and the other is to send troops from the ancestral land to attack Huanglong Mansion. The guard Yeluzhangnu is not capable enough to hold out for three days."

"Now that the Liao army has suffered a disastrous defeat, if the two Jin armies reconcile and cooperate with the Jin State's previous behavior of buying people's hearts in Liaodong, the Yan army as an outsider will not have the upper hand. You must not be careless!"

Hua Rong was moved and cupped his fists: "Thank you for letting me know!"

He couldn't help but not believe it, because Yelu Dezhong came over soon.

Instead of sending out generals under his command, under the escort of Gongsun Zhao, he brought his younger sister, Princess Tianshou, to the Yan Army formation in person.

"Xiao Wang, thank you all for coming to help! If there is no noble army, the land of Liaodong will be in danger!"

When he arrived in front of him, Yelv had to bow his hands heavily, and his attitude was affectionate, even a bit of flattery.

When Princess Tianshou saw her eyes were red, she almost shed tears again, deeply regretting her previous impulsiveness.

Originally, the Liao Kingdom still had a certain deterrent power. At least the main force was intact, and Yan Ting would not underestimate them too much. As a result, they themselves exposed the decline of their strength, so their status could not be equal...

Rather than being unclear and humiliating herself, it is better to position herself. She took a deep breath, followed the teachings of Yelu Dezhong, the king, and cupped her fists respectfully: "Thank you for your help. thief!"

Although Hua Rong didn't like the fact that the Liao army didn't stick to their positions and attacked rashly and was taken advantage of by the Jin people, he also knew that the Liao people were not wooden, and some things could not be avoided after all.

Now that the other party has accepted the reality after being defeated, as the commander-in-chief of the three armies, of course, he must show the bearing of a great country: "You are welcome, the king of the Southern Court. The Xi family is trying to overthrow your country, my lord values ​​justice and morality the most, so naturally I will not sit idly by!"

Yelu Dezhong actually didn't know what happened on the Zhongjing Road. Yanjin's march was very sudden to him. After hearing this, he realized that it was King Xi who turned against him. He said in a deep voice: "I have heard that the gold thief killed The King of Zhao and Song Dynasty wants to kill my Daliao now, and he really fears that the world will not be chaotic, I wonder if His Majesty the Liao Emperor has been disturbed, and whether King Xi has been murdered by a traitor, so there is no way out at all?"

Hua Rong said: "I have waited to march here in a hurry to prevent the Jin people from being rampant. I really don't know what happened on the Zhongjing Road and the Shangjing Road..."

Yelu Dezhong's eyes moved slightly, and he hurriedly said: "When the country is in danger, it is imperative to act in a hurry, just like Xiao Wang invited your army to come here, it is also an act of compulsion!"

Hua Rong was overjoyed, and on the surface remained calm, but nodded slightly: "What the king of the South Court said is right!"

What the Yan army did this time was blatantly intruding into the territory of another country, which was no different from declaring war. If Yelu had to endorse it, the meaning would be completely different.

Of course, the younger brother of Emperor Tianzuo did such a presumptuous thing, and he must take that step next.

Today's Yelu Dezhong needs Yan Ting's help even more, and Yan Ting is also willing to accept the smoothed edges and corners of the King of the South Courtyard, and both sides have tacit understanding.

After the conversation on state affairs came to an end, Hua Rong and Suo Chao immediately saluted Gongsun Zhao and said sincerely: "Gongsun Shangshu has worked hard and persevered for several years, I am grateful!"

This cold-faced judge who was praised by the people of Bianliang in the past, after becoming the minister of the Ministry of Punishment of the new dynasty, was able to resist the temptation of the high-ranking officials of the central government and continue to guard the front line, which made the ruling and opposition parties admire him even more.

The two parties are old acquaintances. They had chatted over tea together in Sui'an Academy before. Gongsun Zhao returned the gift with a brief sentence: "The Jin people are tyrannical, and the threat is huge. It is important to destroy the gold!"

Hua Rong looked not far away: "This is the first battle between the Yan and Jin armies. The Jin people performed very well. I will do my best to destroy this great enemy!"

The Jinren retreated.

Wanyan Loushi led the team back to the front line, Wanyan Wusai took a deep look at Liaoyang Mansion, which was still emitting black smoke, and resolutely led the army northward.

The [-] Jin army was an elite army in this battle, and the number of casualties was conservatively estimated to be nearly [-].

It was the most elite group of Jurchen cavalry who died in the battle against the formation of the Yan army, and then wiped out by Tiefutu. Every time one died, Wanyan Wusai's heart bleeds.

But most of them were when they pretended to be defeated. Those Goryeo and Liao people who really fled were also carefully selected and added after layers of elimination. They lost so much, and they were also hurt.

"Yan Jun, you guys won this battle, but I Jinren won't keep losing, just wait!"

"As far as this battle is concerned, the Yan army is not considered to have won..."

Compared with Wanyan Wosai's angrily swore, Li Yan, who returned to Ying'er's back, overlooked the battlefield again before leaving, and had a different evaluation of the outcome.

At this moment, he could truly understand Tang Taizong's mood.

The expedition to Goryeo, which obviously captured the city and land, won consecutive victories, and even captured a large amount of supplies and prisoners of war, still felt that it was a failed expedition.

The battle of the Yan army was almost the same. It was obvious that the Jin army was retreating steadily and killed a considerable number of Jinren Qingqi, but the strategic goal was still not achieved.

Of course, this is due to the Liao army's efforts to show its own weakness, and it is also the Yan army's partiality.

Before the cavalry problem can be improved on a large scale, the biggest disadvantage of the Yan army is undoubtedly "bulky". Whether it is heavy armored infantry or heavy armored cavalry, they can only fight tough battles.

With such a configuration of arms, it is undoubtedly impossible to complete the battle in one battle, so it is necessary to advance to the door of the enemy's house, and then push forward all the way.

The Jin people were keenly aware of this, and before Tie Futu appeared on the stage, he advocated a quick attack. Although the frontal battlefield was disastrously defeated, Liaoyang Mansion was eventually destroyed by civil strife, in exchange for a strategic respite. stunning.

So the war is far from over, what the Yan army has to do is how to maintain its advantage in the case of poor mobility.

This requires not only the efforts of the soldiers in the front, but also the full support of the court in the rear.

The eagle spread its wings and flew to Yanjing. After a few hours, it came to the sky above the palace and fell into the back garden.

Not long after, Li Yan, who had pushed back the guards, strolled over and put his hand on the toga.

Under the quiet "charging", "Zuo Ming"'s virtual body refilled, and his luck dropped by two points.

"Studying in the ancestral land of Jinting really has to pay a certain price, it's time to become emperor!"

Li Yan was not surprised.

He has already touched the opponent's lair. Although he skillfully wandered around the edge, making the red gold dragon transformed by the fate of the country helpless, he still consumed a lot of vitality day and night invisibly.

It's just a loss of more than 40 points, after all, I feel a little distressed. After all, in this way, the vitality raised after the establishment of the king is completely exhausted.

Now that the dragon's energy is used up, let's come to the real dragon's energy!

Originally, the ministers kept writing letters, changing their address from "King" to "Jun Shang", and they were all looking forward to it. It's unnecessary for this kind of thing to happen early, and it doesn't work if it's too late. It's time to arrange the enthronement ceremony.

When the incarnation of "Zuo Ming" rode the eagle again, the normally leisurely pet once again spread its wings and returned to the Liaodong battlefield. Li Yan moved forward.

Entering the Mingde Hall, a thick stack of memorials was rarely piled up on the imperial case.

As a king with [quantum reading] skills, he has never accumulated memorials since he took office. Of course, arranging the work of the Zhongshu Ministry and the Dudu Mansion reasonably is also the key to lighten the king's burden.

Although Li Yan worked hard, he was never a leader who clings to power and does everything by himself.

But this time he stretched out his hand, flipped through it slightly, and took out several books from it, and ordered: "Bring Xiang Cai here."

In less than a quarter of an hour, Cai Jing walked in respectfully wearing glasses, and sat down on the warm stool after hearing the offer of a seat, keeping his movements and attitude leisurely.

But the next moment, his breathing became short, and his body tensed up instantly.

Because the figure behind the case asked in a calm and peaceful tone: "In the past few days, many officials have impeached. This time the expedition to Liaodong is a senseless war, which surprised the allies. There is a sign of military aggression. What does Prime Minister Cai think? "

(End of this chapter)