back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 471
Braving the cold wind, Yang Huaiyu led more than [-] people from Wang Shao to the stable, and ordered his personal soldiers to lead out a few horses, and said: "Commander, this trip is dangerous, if the horsepower is not enough, something unexpected may happen..."

When Wang Shao's soldiers heard this, dissatisfaction appeared on their faces.Fortunately, Wang Shao quickly said: "I know the kindness of the little general. These horses are good horses at a glance. Swords and soldiers are weapons, and who can predict misfortune? If you can wrap your body in horse leather, you will do your best for Dashun. , is my wish, why complain?"

Yang Huaiyu originally had some disdain for Wang Shao, but now that he heard this, he felt that he was extremely angry with him, and for a while he said proudly: "Who will win the deer, I don't know yet. The Khitan people don't have three heads and six arms, and they can shoot through the chest. Will die under the horse. How can I be afraid of such a diyi when I wait for the good son of the Han family?"

Wang Shao shook his head and said: "Your Majesty once said that you should despise the enemy strategically, but pay attention to the enemy tactically. There are also capable people among the Khitan people, so we must be careful..."

Yang Huaiyu didn't take it seriously when he heard this.At first, his perception of Wang Shao improved a bit, but now he feels that he is a little too cautious.You must know that his father, Yang Wenguang, is famous for his tough fights, so his style has also inherited Yang Wenguang all the way, and he likes to fight hard.On weekdays, Yang Huaiyu looked down on people who love to play tricks and tricks the most. Isn't it said in the art of war that victory is achieved by surprise and harmony? "Odd" can only win for a while, while "Zheng" can completely annihilate the enemy.Everyone understands the difference.To be honest, if it wasn't for the clear will of the little emperor, Yang Huaiyu would not have rushed so easily.

Seeing Yang Huaiyu's disapproving look, Wang Shao knew that he didn't take his words to heart, so he could only sigh.Looking at Yang Huaiyu's appearance, he must be proficient in bow and horse, but if he only has courage and no strategy, he is just a general, and he will never be handsome.Wang Shao began to make up his own calculations: "After this battle, I must recommend this person to His Majesty, and I can't just watch Shuai Cai be ruined like this..."

The group did not speak any more, and silently led by Yang Huaiyu, got on their horses and galloped out of the city.At this moment, martial law has been imposed in Fengsheng Prefecture. This is the veteran's experience.Yang Wenguang knew that if he went to sneak attack by himself, he should also prevent others from sneak attacking him.You know, the Yang family is all in Fengsheng Prefecture.If they were attacked in reverse, wouldn't the hundreds of people in the Yang family fall into the hands of wolves?
Hearing the sound of horseshoes behind him, Yang Wenguang reined in his horse's head slightly, and saw that the first person was his youngest son.When he rode his horse up to him, he said to Wang Shao who was behind Yang Huaiyu: "Commander Wang, since His Majesty asked you to announce the decree, you must be the leader of the army. Here is the soldier talisman, and Commander Wang can use this to give orders to serve the fifth emperor of Shengzhou." Thousands of soldiers and horses..."

Wang Shao hurriedly said: "Old General, Your Majesty wanted me to announce the decree, but he didn't say that he wanted me to lead the army! The old general has brilliant military exploits. Who in the Dashun Dynasty doesn't know? What virtue and ability do I, Wang Shao, have? The old general gave orders to the three armies?"

Yang Wenguang was originally speaking politely, the proud soldiers of Fengsheng Prefecture, not to mention Wang Shao, even if the privy envoys came, they might not necessarily obey orders.Wang Shao knows how to advance and retreat, it is better. "Since this is the case, Zhong Rong will not refuse." After Yang Wenguang dropped these words, he shouted loudly: "The military plane is fleeting, and we have to travel day and night. Can it be done?"

The [-] soldiers heard this, and although they were in the cold wind, they still loudly replied: "Yes!"

"Okay, let's go!" Yang Wenguang, who was old and strong, took the lead and galloped out.Then [-] soldiers and horses followed closely behind. Wang Shao had already driven for a few days. He had long been used to such forced marches, and there was no major problem.

No one noticed that a slender pawn in frontier armor rode a fast horse and mixed into the army.The three armies were all in the excitement of going out, and they didn't even notice that a person had sneaked in.This person is also very familiar with the frontier army in Fengsheng Prefecture, and he performed seamlessly, quietly following at the end without anyone noticing.

But at the moment in the Taizi Mountain, Yelu Hongji was riding a horse, following the footprints of wild beasts, looking for the trace of the big insect.In the past half a day, we have hunted many male and female deer (roe deer), deer, antelope, wild donkey, ibex, wild boar, wild duck, swan, wolf, fox, squirrel and bear.As for the big worm, not even a tiger hair was seen.

Yeluliang, who was following Yelu Hongji's driver, was very ordinary.He had known for a long time that the so-called "big bug" was just fabricated by Emperor Taishu Yelu Chongyuan to trick Yelu Hongji.Otherwise, Yelu Hongji, who can even hunt a blind man, wandered around Taizi Mountain for a long time, how could he not even find a tiger?
Yelu Hongji looked at the imperial tent rider who had dismounted from his horse, straddled his bowed legs to search in the snow, and even lay down on the snow to watch carefully, and couldn't help sighing: "Taizong once said, 'My hunting is not for disciples. Le, that's why you practice martial arts.' From what I see today, only the imperial tent cavalry still have the appearance of a strong army, and the palace tent army may not be as numerous as Taizu and Taizong's time."

Yeluliang nodded and said: "Your Majesty's words are very true. Before the founding of the Daliao Kingdom, it was, 'If you have something to do, you will fight and fight, and if you have time, you will make a living by fishing. Its wealth is based on horses, and its strength is based on soldiers. "Now that they are at ease, the warriors are indeed not as good as before. If this continues, there may be disasters. Not to mention Jurchen, Shi Wei, etc., even the Han people seem to be a little stronger. In my opinion, it is not the Han people who are strong , but we Khitan people are weak..."

When Yelu Hongji first heard this, he was a little annoyed.But after hearing it, he knew that Yeluliang was just stating a fact.Indeed, since Liao Xingzong, the Liao Kingdom began to imitate the Han people's emphasis on farming, because this kind of unstable fishing and hunting production, which sometimes catches more and sometimes catches less, has taken a backseat.The decrease in fishing and hunting made more and more Khitan people not know how to ride horses and draw bows. In this way, the advantage of all Khitan people being soldiers was offset.Perhaps this is the difference between farming civilization and nomadic civilization.

Yelu Hongji didn't want to discuss this topic in depth. The Liao Kingdom is too big. If it wants to support a growing population, grazing and farming are inevitable choices.As for the aspect of strengthening the army, it is enough to use the number of people to offset it. Didn't the Han people do the same?

Thinking of this, Yelu Hongji changed the subject and said, "Mr. Nanyuan, do you think the Emperor Taishu will see through our arrangement?"

Yeluliang frowned and said: "The palace tent army is still five miles away from the Luanhe Palace, and more than ten miles away from Taizi Mountain, and there are only more than [-] royal tent riders beside your majesty. If the emperor's uncle can bear it, That is..."

Hearing this, Yelu Hongji turned his head away, looked at the snow, and said suddenly: "What if Uncle Huang has already set up an ambush?"

Yeluliang smiled and said: "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry, but the palace tent army only takes an hour to arrive at a distance of more than ten miles. Besides, didn't your majesty place [-] palace tent troops nearby? If your majesty is worried, You can send tens of thousands of palace tent troops here, so that nothing will go wrong..."

Yelu Hongji thought for a while, and said: "That's fine, let's deploy troops tomorrow." Then he looked up at the sky, and continued, "It's getting late, let the boys stay here, I'll go back to the palace first. It's..."

(End of this chapter)