Yelu Yixin was waiting for news from the front.

Tribute is not careful, and it is disrespectful to the ministers. fornicating with other countries, and having a rebellious heart.

This is the crime that Yelu Yisin condemned to the king of Goryeo.

After retreating from the Song-Liao border, he prepared to make up for it from Goryeo, and soon organized more than 20,000 soldiers and horses in Tokyo Province, most of which were troops left behind in Tokyo, and prepared ships to cross the river. When Zhang Xiaojie brought back Han Gang, Yelu Yixin did not hesitate at all, and immediately sent troops south.

Wang Hui had a disease of wind paralysis a few years ago, and he was good to the Song State, in addition to joining the Song Dynasty to fight against Liao in order to protect himself, there was also a part of the idea of seeking medical advice from the Song people. Recently, the illness has worsened, and the sons are vying for the position, so if you don't take advantage of this time, it's too late to regret it.

Goryeo divided the country into five provinces and two boundaries, of which the eastern and western boundaries were the northern divisions of Goryeo, which bore the brunt.

Ten days after sending troops, the Liao army advanced to the border of Goryeo. The Great Wall, which stretches from east to west to the seashore, is the first target in addition to a few mountain fortresses along the way.

The construction of the Great Wall 40 years ago gave the Goryeo people a sense of security beyond reality, and the money and grain in the treasury were used to build temples.

This time, when I heard that the Liao State had invaded the Song Dynasty, I retreated, and even had to cede the land to sue for peace. From the king to the courtiers, everyone celebrated, except for a handful of courtiers who leaned towards the Liao state, everyone else celebrated the victory of the Song state. With the Song Kingdom eyeing the south, the most dangerous neighbor could no longer afford to suffer from Goryeo. Some people even want to cross the Yalu River and seize the old lands of Goguryeo and the Bohai Sea.

At this time, the Goryeo army was completely unprepared. Even the beacon tower outside the Great Wall lit up the beacon fire, and it was only thought that the raw Jurchens in the mountains and fields had come to harass again—this was the result of torture from the mouths of the guards of the three gates of the Great Wall afterwards—and no one thought that the Liao State still had the strength to attack Goryeo at this time.

Although the all-ironclad Liao army could not defeat the better-equipped Song army, it had an overwhelming advantage in the face of the surrounding small countries. A tentative surprise attack by the vanguard, however, easily broke through the thousand-mile Great Wall that Goryeo had painstakingly operated for many years across the peninsula, and captured Dingzhou and other passes. This made the elite soldiers of Daliao, who had been fighting with the Song army for many days without winning, finally relieved the depression that was blocked in their hearts.

After breaking through the Great Wall, the next step is Xijing Pyongyang.

Yelu Yixin did not delay for time, and on the second day after breaking through the Great Wall, he sent elite cavalry south, hoping to catch Goryeo by surprise.

"Father! Exultation! Great joy! Zhang Xiaojie rushed into the account, and his excitement was overflowing, "The defenders of Pyongyang were defeated in the battle, and their Xijing stayed behind to defend Kaesong and surrendered. This time, the 800 Tielin Army made a great contribution, and a charge scattered the Koreans who went out to fight! ”

"Oh! So fast?! Yelu Yixin suddenly rose, and the march was so smooth that he couldn't help but be overjoyed, "How about the casualties of the Tielin Army?" ”

"It's just three horses, all of them are falling horses."

"Good! Good!! Yelu Yixin kept nodding, apparently extremely satisfied.

The 2,000 armored cavalry that had just been reorganized and given the military name Tielin was his heart. This time, the 800 horsemen sent out from Lu went all the way south after crossing the Yalu River from Liaodong, and the roads for hundreds of miles were rugged and difficult to travel. Even though Yelu Yixin was full of confidence in the Tielin Army, he was also worried that they would suffer heavy casualties due to overwork. Unexpectedly, there were only three casualties on the battle array.

Now that I think about it, the gap between the two countries in terms of equipment is too big. Although most of the Khitan cavalry is not in the state, it cannot affect the advantages brought by divine weapons such as iron armor and heavy crossbows. Yelu Yixin felt that he was too confused, and he didn't want to leave the fat hanging on the trees by the roadside, but he went to gnaw the hard bones in the south.

"What about the rest of the casualties." He asked again with concern.

"The total is no more than a hundred. and those who fell ill on the way were only two hundred. ”

"Good! Good! Good!! Jeruyisin grew taller than the other. He finally put his mind at ease: "The next is Kaesong, I hope that the country of Goryeo can live up to its name." ”

Zhang Xiaojie said with a smile: "Father Shang, rest assured, as soon as the heavenly soldiers arrive, they will be victorious." The emblem of the king of Goryeo, except for the surrender of Kaesong, there is no second way to go. His opening is only the opening of the city. ”

"If all goes well, Kaesong will be laid. Bring Wang Hui back to Shangjing and change to an obedient Goryeo king...... The one who is out of house is good. Yelu Yixin vaguely remembered that Wang Hui had a son who became a monk, "As long as he offers New Year's coins, let him be the king of Goryeo." Not more, two or three hundred thousand is enough. ”

There is only so much tax that the Goryeo royal family can receive in the sea trade, and Yelu Yixin will have to pay for it in one bite.

"Father Shang still plans to keep Goryeo?" Zhang Xiaojie asked softly.

"Let's keep it for now, didn't I say it the day before yesterday, they are still useful!"

The idea of destroying Goryeo and controlling the sea trade routes, Yelu Yixin did have, but he knew that he could not do it now. Maritime trade is not so easy to get started, and Liao ships going to the ports of the Song State will only be regarded as enemies, and it will be better to replace them with Goryeo ships.

In another two years, when you are ready, it will be almost time. Yelu Yixin thought silently.

……………………

"It's Goryeo!"

After receiving the report from Hebei, Han Gang couldn't help but be taken aback.

Not only him, but his staff were also surprised. They all thought that the most important thing for Yelu Yixin to do now was to stabilize the country and keep his crumbling position. Unexpectedly, he would take offense as defense and choose to continue to invade other countries.

"His Royal Highness Father Shang, after all, is still an enterprising character." Han Gang had some regrets.

If Yelu Yixin can be like the Liang clan of Western Xia, he will return to China to kill once after defeat, and after tossing twice, the Liao State will be finished like Western Xia. It's a pity that Yelu Yixin wants to make up for it with the idea of making up for it, and wants to earn back the lost capital from Goryeo.

Huang Sheng was puzzled: "Goryeo is small and poor, even if it is captured, how much benefit can it have?!" Moreover, now is the worst time to do so. ”

"The trade between the Great Song Dynasty and the Wa Kingdom was completely controlled by Goryeo merchants, and the profits from it should be more than one million guan per year. There is also the population of Goryeo, which is in the millions, and it is also a great tonic for the Liao State. But ......"

"But what?" Huang Shang asked.

"The north of Goryeo is mountainous, and it is difficult for the Khitan cavalry to have room to exert themselves." Han Gang's impression of the geography of the peninsula is very weak, but it is still more or less a little.

Zhang Ji nodded in agreement: "The privy is right. If it weren't for the danger of rivers and mountains, how could Sui Yang not be able to conquer three expeditions with the ability of the Goryeo people alone? The Liao State had already destroyed Goryeo. ”

Han Gang coughed lightly: "Goguryeo and Goryeo are not one family, but the Wang clan is attached. ”

Unless the Han and Tang dynasties are one family, Goryeo, which was established many years after the fall of Goguryeo, even has a different national surname, how can it be confused?

Zhang Qi shook his head: "This generation is all barbarians, and it is common sense to cling to this. But I don't need to repair the pedigree for him in China, so what does it have to do with me if he recognizes his ancestors indiscriminately? ”

“…… That's right. Han Gang said with a smile.

Sooner or later, the problem of Goryeo will have to be solved, and he doesn't have to worry too much about the name and inheritance, and he doesn't intend to leave the problem to future generations.

The land in the south of the peninsula can accommodate at least a few million people, and after the occupation, it will also play a great role in promoting the development of the marine industry. In Han Gang's planning, it was an indispensable piece of land. It's just that he didn't expect Yelu Yixin to start so quickly, this side is over, and that side will start to start. Grabbed the business and grabbed the head of his own family.

It's a bonus. Han Gang didn't know whether to be happy or annoyed. Although this result is likely to be inseparable from what he said to Zhang Xiaojie.

"Since the Liao State is trying to make a move, presumably Xiao Shisan will not dare to make any changes." Huang Shang said to Han Gang with relief, "The privy plan is now more complete. ”

"It's just luck."

It's all about the situation. The conquest of Goryeo was an accident, but Yelu Yixin's inability to take care of it was a fact that it had long been established.

If this was not confirmed, how could Han Gang let the Ori family send troops for revenge?

More than ever, our neighbors to the north are hungry for peace.

In addition, the Montenegrin Party and Divination Department targeted by the Linfu Army were also objects to be guarded against for the Khitans.

Although Zhe Kexing crossed the line, as far as the Liao people were concerned, one was powerless to fight back and had to calm down, and the other was a dissenting wall-to-wall grass that did not hurt Xijing Dao. Even if there will inevitably be a reaction, there will never be another army. The diplomatic note can just prove the details of the Liao people's external strength and middle cadres.

And everything was as expected, Xiao Shisan, who was still sitting in Xijing Road, strengthened his defense on the border, but there was no more reaction. Instead, he adopted the attitude of saluting first and then soldiering, and the place of prudence and moderation completely subverted the inherent impression of the Song people on the Liao State in the past.

"They don't have enough food to eat." Han Gang was sure.

Xiao Shisan couldn't provide enough food and grass to gather an army, let alone organize manpower to fight the grass valley. Although the pastures in June are abundant, the horses that can go out on the expedition cannot only eat grass. The balance completely tilted to Han Gang's side.

Huang Sheng nodded and said, "It's definitely not enough." After such a big battle, every side needs rations. ”

Zhang Ji looked at Han Gang and Huang Shang, couldn't help but be secretly worried, and reminded: "It's just that this time the privy council indulged the folded family to cross the line, and it happened that the Liao people attacked Goryeo, maybe there will be people in Beijing who think that they have caught the handle of the privy councillor." ”

"Is it Liaoguo? What about the evidence? Han Gang laughed and said, "If they find the Liao people to testify, it would be really good." ”

"Privy Counsel, but be careful, if you really have a heart for this, any kind of evidence can be found." Zhang Ji knows very well how easy it is to write the word frame. What is the origin of the idiom that three people become tigers?

"It's okay." Han Gang was mentally prepared, he had seen the same thing a lot over the years.

The leader who can't get along with him is Wang Anshi, and Han Gang still believes in his father-in-law's character. However, he will not put his fate on the character of others, even if it is Wang Anshi.

'I'm an expert. He whispered.