Chapter 63 Victory Team

In Youzhou, Yelu Hongji looked happy and was asking all the ministers: "Is there any news about Yelu Zhao?"

"Prince, please rest assured, Yelu Zhaodao has good news." Xiao Lu looked happy and hurriedly reported: "The Southerners are really bold. They dare to go deep into the territory of the Great Liao to plunder. Although they caught the Da Liao off guard, they forgot that in the heart of the Da Liao, they would fall into the trap themselves. The Da Liao could open the net of heaven and earth and deal with them hard."

This sentence ended in Yelu Hongji's heart and he kept nodding.

The ministers hurriedly flattered: "Master Yelu led the Zhuozhou army to wipe out these southerners, and they will definitely succeed!"

"The Zhuozhou Army is the elite of our Great Liao Dynasty. We can conquer war-going people. One is worth ten. The southerners are not the opponent."

"The Southerners will run away when they see the shadow of the warriors of the Great Liao Dynasty. They are as timid as rats. I don't know that they dare to fight the Great Liao Zhuozhou Army. If they run slowly, they will be wiped out."

The news of Yelu Zhao's defeat had not yet come. The ministers still judged based on their past experience. In their imagination, the Song army was sure to lose. The more they talked, the more excited they became, the more they were talking, and the more arrogant they were.

"Haha!" Yelu Hongji was relieved of Yelu Zhao. He listened to the words of the ministers and couldn't help but laugh: "It's good! Wait for the good news."

Speaking of this, he paused for a moment and asked the ministers: "You said, what would he think if Zhao Xu knew that his new army was destroyed?"

"Zhao Xu's face will definitely turn green!" Xiao Lu was busy talking: "Give it a green!"

"If Zhao Xu's new army was destroyed, his face would not be green, and he would be so angry that he vomited blood. That's his hard work. If it is gone, how can he not vomit blood?"

"It's a trivial matter to vomit blood. Sima Guang, Han Qi, and Lu Gongzhu these oppositions will definitely jump out and denounce Wang Anshi in a big way. The new law implemented by Zhao Xu will die. From then on, no one in the Southern Dynasty will make any changes to the old and the new, and the Great Liao will be worry-free from now on!"

The ministers became more and more happy the more they spoke, their voices became higher and higher, and their words became deeper and deeper.

"It's right!" Yelu Hongji deeply agreed, saying: "Zhao Xu has the kindness of a woman, and he dare not kill, and wants to implement new laws. How could it be so easy? In all dynasties, there were no oppositions who were in power and who successfully promoted reforms and reforms? Shang Yang's reforms used severe punishments and severe laws to open up the way. Although he was scolded as cruel to the nerds of later generations, he actually understood the mystery. If Shang Yang did not practice severe punishments and severe laws, those ministers who opposed the reforms would not be shy, and would definitely be like Sima Guang, quarrels all day long and win over the ministers to be strong. Although his reputation was not above the court, his words could actually be a scoundrel."

His eyes were full of beautiful stars, and his voice turned high, saying, "If Zhao Xu suffered a big defeat this time, Sima Guang and the others would definitely jump out, and their opposition would be extremely fierce. Last year, when the battle in Xiongzhou was critical, they wanted to counterattack. Wang Anshi stopped the relevant news, and Wang Anshi's fate was good. This made Sima Guang and the others angry. I will create this opportunity for them to make trouble. The more fierce they make, the better!"

Although Yelu Hongji's words were a bit exaggerated, they were the truth. If the Song army failed this time, the impact would be very great and would change the court. Sima Guang and others would fight back.

"At that time, let them go to internal strife and Daliao will help the fire again. Zhao Xu will be unable to deal with it, and Daliao can calmly enter the Central Plains." Han Ju concluded with a smile.

"That's right, that's the reason!" Yelu Hongji nodded.

"Report to the emperor, news comes from Zhuozhou..." A squad army rushed in and reported to Yelu Hongji.

"Say! Yelu Zhao won? Did he annihilate the Song army?" Yelu Hongji was very anxious at this moment, interrupting the Pishou Army with hope on his face.

He was a steady person, but this matter was too important, and the compliments from the ministers were also true. If the Liao Kingdom annihilated the new army of the Song Dynasty, it would cause a political earthquake in the Song Dynasty and the new law would be completely destroyed.

"Yes, yes, Yelu Zhao was defeated." The Pishou Army reported carefully.

This matter was too serious, and Piss Jun was very scared and stuttered.

As soon as he opened his mouth, the ministers were so happy that they could not speak, and their faces were flushed, and they wanted to give a compliment. After hearing Pi Shijun's words, they looked in disbelief and didn't believe it was true at all.

"Nonsense!" Yelu Hongji also disbelief and rebuked: "Did you try your best to find out the news? Yelu Zhao is good at fighting, and the Zhuozhou army is the elite of the Liao Dynasty. How can he be defeated?"

The Song army plundered the Liao territory. Although the Liao army was caught off guard, the risk was also very high, that is, the Liao Kingdom had the advantage of "home court" and could mobilize a large army and arrange a net of heaven and earth. In addition, Yelu Zhao was a good general and was good at fighting. Even if the Song army's combat power was improved, it would not be possible to defeat Yelu Zhao.

This is purely a fantasy for Yelu Hongji's monarch and minister. They would rather believe that the sun comes out from the west than believe that it is true.

"Report to the Emperor." Another Pishi Army hurried in and reported: "The southerners defeated the more than 40,000 Zhuozhou Army with 20,000 people. Except for three or four thousand people who fled back, they all died in battle."

"Twenty thousand to forty thousand?" The ministers exclaimed, with a look of shock.

During the hundreds of years of Song-Liao wars, the Song army had low combat power and could only rely on its superiority to protect itself. If it encountered 40,000 Liao troops, the Song army would have to mobilize 60,000 to 70,000, or even more Song troops to be invincible.

The fact that the Song army defeated 40,000 Liao troops with 20,000 Song army defeated 40,000 Liao troops with few defeated the crowd without ever happening in the hundreds of years of Song-Liao wars.

"Impossible!" The news was so shocking that Yelu Hongji roared.

When the annual tribute was robbed, the combat power of the Converted Army shocked the Liao Dynasty's monarch and ministers. However, there were only 2,500 people. No matter how powerful it was, it would not cause much harm to the Liao Dynasty. There are now a total of 20,000 people, which is a large army fighting, which is an extremely dangerous signal.

The Song army entered the Liao territory this time with 80,000 people, which means that these tens of thousands of people have such combat power. That's not bad? This is a huge thing, and its shock power is even more powerful than a landslide and tsunami.

However, the answer to him was another report from a Pishi Army: "Report to the Emperor, after General Yelu Zhao was defeated, he rushed back to Zhuozhou. The Song general Zhou Wei pursued him closely and called a war under the city."

"Damn Southerners!" Yelu Hongji roared constantly, roaring like a mountain: "Has Yelu Zhao responded to the challenge?"

"Report to the emperor, Yelu Zhao is guarding the city." The Pishou Army was still able to speak and did not answer directly.

"What a coward." Yelu Hongji was still praising him for his ability to fight. After a while, he started to curse.

The ministers did not dare to show off their anger, but they could only be content with their eyes. At this time, it was the time when Yelu Hongji was angry. If anyone talked, it would be a bad thing.

However, there was really someone who was going to touch this bad habit. This person was Han Ju. He heard him shout: "Prince, please calm down. Now it is not anger. You should seize the opportunity and dispatch a large army to pursue it. In any case, the Song army cannot be allowed to return to the Song territory."

As long as the Song army is still in Liao territory, there will be a chance. His words reminded Yelu Hongji, took a long breath, calmed his mind, and nodded, "What Han Aiqing said is that it is not an angry moment, but it is time to pursue the southern people. People come and pass on my will. The warriors of the Great Liao south of Youzhou will immediately dispatch to pursue the Song army. I will personally lead the Pishi army to chase the southern people."

After the order was given, Yelu Hongji quickly stepped out. Not long after, he led the Pishi army from Youzhou and rushed south.

The Pishou Army was coming out in full swing, its reputation was stunning, and the smoke and dust splashed like an angry dragon rolling towards the south.

"Brother Wu, we are so proud this time. The harvest is so great that it is unexpected." Zhou Wei smiled and shouted at Wu Ji: "Brother Wu, do you know? I was clamoring under Zhuozhou City. Yelu Zhao was so scared that he dared not fight. I turned his face green. Looking at his green face, I was very happy!"

When Zhou Wei recalled the fact that he was clamoring in Zhuozhou, he was very happy. Such things were rare in the hundreds of years of Song and Liao Wars, and it would be impossible to be unhappy.

"Transfer the order, let's go!" Wu Ji jumped and ordered loudly.

"Brother Wu, you can't retreat so quickly. We have to let us fight a few more battles." Zhou Wei hurriedly stopped him and shouted: "I'm not satisfied with the fight yet."

"If you don't retreat, there will be no chance." Wu Ji was very calm and analyzed: "We defeated Yelu Zhao. Once this news reaches Yelu Hongji, he will definitely mobilize a large army, and he will even come in person to fight us."

"Okay, let's fight hard. To defeat Yelu Hongji, it's best to kill the Pishi Army, which is a huge victory." Zhou Wei was very happy.

"It is a good thing to kill the Pishi Army and defeat Yelu Hongji. But it is not something we can do now." Wu Ji shook his head and said, "You know, we have been in the army for a long time and some soldiers are tired. It is time for the team to go. Furthermore, if Yelu Hongji comes in person, it will be a full-length move. Although our combat power is strong, we still do not have the ability to fight the Liao army. If Yelu Hongji catches up, we will suffer heavy casualties. It is said that we will keep the green mountains without fear of no firewood. As long as we withdraw, we will have more troops when we come again next time."

Although Zhou Wei was unwilling to give up, he knew that Wu Ji was right: "Okay! Let's withdraw! I'm not willing to give up!"

At present, although the Song army fought very smoothly, it did not have the strength to fight the Liao army. If Yelu Hongji caught up, the loss would be great. Withdrawing in time, avoiding the decisive battle and preserving its strength is the first priority.

During this plunder, the Song army seized a large number of war horses. After returning, they could form a new army. The next time when they come to Liao territory, the Song army will not be 80,000, but more than 100,000. At that time, it would be best to fight with the Liao army again.

The order was passed down, and the Song army began to retreat according to Wu Ji's deployment.
Chapter completed!