Chapter 78 Opportunities
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However, the Khitans had been in the country for more than two hundred years and were arrogant. They were unwilling to admit failure, unwilling to damage their nobility, and even more unwilling to accept threats from a group of rebels. Therefore, the strategy of uniting Liao and curbing Jin is difficult to implement under the current situation.
There is only one way ahead of the rebel army. Continue to attack and further promote the development of the situation in Liaodong in a direction conducive to the rebel army, so as to achieve alliance with Liao and containment of Jin.
However, with the current strength of the rebel army, the losses will definitely be astonishing as soon as this battle are fought, and the consequences will be unpredictable.
The Battle of Wild Bison Yuan, the Battle of Chengzhou, and the Battle of Jinzhou were all fighting together. Even in the Battle of Targasus Mountain, the Rebels used the powerful power of the Jin people. Therefore, they went south to attack and kill, and used the strength of the Rebels to deal with the main force of the Liao army alone, without any absolute certainty in winning. Once they lost, the Rebels would suffer defeat. They were either surrounded and killed by the Liao people or were picked up by the Jin people.
So, besides launching an attack, there is no other way to get the rebels out of their current predicament?
Of course there is. Let’s look further and look at the Song Dynasty in the distance. Perhaps the Song Dynasty’s strong desire to regain its hometown can help us realize our dreams.
Li Hu used this informal occasion to turn the generals' eyes from Liaodong to the world and to the Song Dynasty.
What is our dream? Regain your home, kill the enemy and restore the Han Dynasty.
What was the dream of the Song people? Regain their hometowns, unify China and foreign countries, and rebuild a powerful dynasty.
We are Han people, and the blood of Yanhuang flows in our bodies. The Song Dynasty was Chinese and the descendants of Yanhuang, and the blood of Yanhuang flows in their bodies. We are the same roots and origins. Although we have been separated for a hundred or two hundred years, we cannot separate our roots and cut off our connected bloodlines.
The Han people in Liaodong and the Han people in the Song Dynasty were originally a family. The Han people in Liaodong have been looking forward to the re-coming of the Celestial Empire for generations, while the Han people in the Song Dynasty have been looking forward to regaining their hometowns for generations. We have the same dreams and we have the same wishes in our hearts. We want to do the same thing. Since this is the case, we should work together and we should build glory together.
If the Song people had the same idea, if the Song people were willing to fight with us, the great cause of killing the enemy and restoring the Han Dynasty would definitely be successful.
Li Hu's words were like a bolt of lightning, tearing apart the dark clouds, illuminating the sky, and opening the hearts of the generals. The wish to return was long and almost obscured in the long years. Today was suddenly blown by a ray of spring equinox, and the soul abandoned in the corner was awakened. Everyone suddenly realized that they still had home, relatives, and roots.
If the Song people reached out to help, the situation in Liaodong would change again, which would be very conducive to the survival of the rebel army; if the Song people reached out to help, the rebel army would grow and grow. Going south to attack Youyan was no longer the goal of the rebel army, but the means for the rebel army to achieve its goals, and the way for the rebel army to return to the Celestial Empire.
Li Hudi's idea was recognized by the rebels.
Luo Qinghan, Dong Xiaochou and many generals learned that the envoy of the Song Dynasty had arrived at Taohua Island, and Huang She, as the special envoy of the Liaodong Rebel Army, had already rushed to Bianjing with the envoy of the Song Dynasty. They were all very excited and full of confidence in the future of the Rebel Army.
On the fifth day of the sixth month, Li Hu and Luo Qinghan got married.
The next day, when Jinzhou was still immersed in the festive atmosphere of the Tiger King's wedding, a Taoist priest came and he sent an amazing news.
"A mutiny breaks out in Yanjing?"
This news was so shocking. Li Hu, Luo Qinghan, Dong Xiaohou, and Tie Ying were stunned and looked at Guo Bao together, unbelievable. If a mutiny broke out in the Daliao Palace tent at this time, the situation in Liaodong would inevitably undergo amazing changes.
"The news is accurate?" Luo Qinghan asked anxiously.
Guo Bao nodded, "The Longzhu Daxian asked me to arrive in Jinzhou in person to convey this news." Hua Zhang Yinggu surrendered. Then, the prefectures and counties on the border of Shangjing Road surrendered to the Jin Kingdom one after another. Although Yelu Yujiu recaptured Longhua, it was an indisputable fact that the Liao army was at an absolute disadvantage in Shangjing Road. At this time, the people of the Bu rebelled. This made the situation in Shangjing Road suddenly worsen, and the Liao army lost one by one, and Shangjing was in danger.
To make matters worse, the Jin people refused to negotiate peace, which put the Liao people in a deep crisis. The conflict between the emperor, peacemakers and war factions escalated, and the three-party game immediately became fierce.
The ministers urged the emperor to establish the imperial rule, but the emperor refused for various reasons.
The emperor was very disappointed with the ministers. For their own interests, these people ignored the safety of the Great Liao Dynasty and acted recklessly. Not only did they make the situation uncontrollable, but they also put all the blame on themselves and forced themselves to abdicate. Can the conflicts in the palace tent be resolved after their abdication? The main war, the main and the ministers of the two factions work together? The Great Liao Dynasty can turn danger into safety?
The emperor refused to establish the imperial throne, and the ministers' patience finally reached its limit, so someone began to plan a mutiny and force the emperor to abdicate.
The Longzhu Great Immortal has a friend in the palace tent, and this friend is the Nanfu Priest. The Prime Minister participated in this mutiny and he revealed the news to the Longzhu Great Immortal.
"Daxian Longzhu believes that this Liao court mutiny is the best opportunity for the rebels to enter Youyan, and they must not be missed." Guo Bao breathed rapidly and his expression was very excited. "After the mutiny, there is still controversy. The two factions of the main war and the main war are likely to break out. Yanjing is about to be in chaos. When Yanjing is in chaos, the palace tents are drastically changed. The Khitans are unable to take care of themselves and are eager to mobilize the army to fight. The rebels will definitely be able to kill Yanjing directly."
Dong Xiaohou pondered for a moment and asked, "Is there any approximate time?"
"Autumn hunting." Guo Bao said, "The emperor likes hunting. It is possible from July to September, so the specific time cannot be determined. The four of them looked at each other. If the time of the mutiny cannot be determined, how can they determine the time of the attack? If the attack is too early, the mutiny may have stopped due to the attack of the rebel army. If the attack is too late and the mutiny is over, the Liao court has already had a new emperor, and the rebel army will miss the best attack time, and there is still no chance of winning this battle.
Li Hu suddenly thought of something and asked: "How is the situation of Youyan Army?"
At the beginning of the year, I heard that Dong Panger had already entered Nanjing Road with Youyan's army, but there was no news afterwards, including the scouts sent by Zhuxia to Youyan, did not find any news. If Dong Panger retreated to Taihang Mountain and had his army restrain the Liao army west of Nanjing Road, the rebel army might have some chance of winning.
"Dong Shuai led Youyan Army to the Song Dynasty." Guo Bao sighed, "He really couldn't hold on, so he had to go this way."
Li Hu was secretly surprised and asked hurriedly: "Did the Song Dynasty take in?" Song and Liaoning had an alliance, and they did not allow each other to take in the rebellion. If Dong Pang'er joined the Song Dynasty and the Song Dynasty took in, Huang's trip to Bianjing would definitely gain something.
"He did not come back, nor did he go to Taihang Mountain." Guo Bao said, "If nothing unexpected happens, the Song people took him in."
Li Hu, Luo Qinghan and others looked at each other. Thinking of being rushing to Bianjing, they couldn't help feeling a little nervous and discussed.
There are several uncertainties in the rebel army's attacks south now, the first is the attitude of the Jurchens.
From Ma Kuo's mouth, the Jin people were very arrogant and didn't even take the Song Dynasty seriously. With the current strength of the Jin Kingdom, the benefits of forming an alliance with Song and joining forces to attack Liao are self-evident. However, Wanyan Aguda gave up and did not take the initiative to send envoys to Bianjing to explain the situation in Liaodong. With the determination of the Song people, they re-discussed the alliance. This shows the confidence of the Jin people. The Jurchens built a piece of territory and built the Jin Kingdom with their own courage and strength, so they never put their hopes of survival and development on others.
From this, the Jin people would never put their hope of destroying the Liao Kingdom on the rebels. They would do everything possible to attack and kill their enemies.
The Jin people did not agree to the request made by Li Hu, and no envoys have been sent to negotiate. The relationship between the two sides was originally intended to use each other and attack each other. Now Li Hu clearly wanted to become a third-party force in Liaodong. In order to prevent the raising of tigers, the Jin people were very likely to completely turn against each other. Taking advantage of the main force of the rebel army going south, they sent troops to attack and kill Jinzhou.
Secondly, who will instruct the upcoming mutiny in the Liao court? If it is Yelu Chun who is commanding behind the scenes, the possibility of the mutiny is very high. Once the ministers of the warlords control their power, it will be very difficult to fight the southward battle.
If Yelu Chun was not initiated by the lord and sect of the palace tent, then the variables in this mutiny would be greater and the mystery behind it would be greater. This mutiny might be an internal strife initiated by the emperor, with the purpose of maintaining his own emperor status. It could also be an internal strife caused by the ministers of the two factions to fight for the imperial rule, with the purpose of attacking opponents.
No matter which result is, as long as Yelu Chun and the ministers of the pro-war faction won, the pro-policy faction would be hit, and the rebels would have some chance of winning when they attacked south.
Another uncertain factor is whether the Song Dynasty would accept the Liaodong Rebel Army.
Chapter completed!