As the sun sets, the sky is covered with a layer of sunset, with green mountains and green waters, wilderness and dense forests, it also constitutes a beautiful scene.

Less than ten miles east of Luancheng, the vast plain is dotted with some hills that are not high, and the Liao army is unaware that Liu Chengyou personally led the Longqi army to touch this place.

Behind several hills, the various armies of Longqi hid in the shade of the trees, seized the time to rest, eat, regain their strength, and prepare for battle. Under Liu Chengyou's instructions, all armies have already carried out a top-down ideological mobilization activity, and their morale is quite high.

On one of the mountain beams, Liu Chengyou cheered up, suppressed his exhaustion, and discussed his next actions with Guo Rong.

"Sneaking here, it's not in vain to run all the way!" Leaning on a dirt wall, Liu Chengyou held a straw pole in his mouth, faced the west, and said: "This time, some of these major events will be famous!" ”

Liu Chengyou led the army to the north, in order to cover up his tracks, avoid the counties along the way, really made a big circle, and walked a lot of unjust roads, so he approached Luancheng from the east and suffered a lot.

Guo Rong sat next to Liu Chengyou, with a tired look on his face, but his expression was a little excited, and there was expectation in his eyes, but more was worry, of course he knew what the "big event" Liu Chengyou was referring to.

Hearing Liu Chengyou's words, Guo Rong still looked very cautious when he spoke, with a rigid look: "Your Highness, our army has traveled lightly and simply, only three days' food, although the march is secret and fast, but on the plain, the news will leak out sooner or later." Now that we are here, when we are bold and decisive, we don't have much time, if we let the Khitan people react, it may not be possible! ”

"I don't mean to be timid!" Hearing Guo Rong say this, Liu Chengyou turned his head to look at him, and made a rare joke: "However, that's more than 100,000 enemy troops, where Yelude Guangdaxu is, the most elite army in the Khitan country is probably here." Just our little centaurs, we want to storm its formation, thinking about it, it's also incredible, crazy! ”

"If it weren't for the death of Emperor Liao, the last general would not dare to suggest that you come with light troops!" Guo Rong looked very stressed and replied: "Your Highness, to tell the truth, the last general's heart is also hanging. If His Highness has doubts, it is still too late to withdraw the troops at this time. ”

In fact, after learning that Yelu Deguang died violently, the suggestion of leading his troops to the north to raid was put forward by Guo Rong. Although, Liu Chengyou is planning in his heart, and it is not a day or two. However, in the eyes of others, Liu Chengyou was encouraged by Guo Rong again.

In Guo Rong's character, there is a very heavy risk-taking factor, but it is by no means blindly risky, it is also a judgment of the situation, and after comprehensive consideration, he sees the opportunity to act, just like when he was in the party, he persuaded Liu Chengyou to go south to attack Geng Chongmei.

However, this time, his own heart was a little empty. If you can see the huge benefits of the success of the raid, you can naturally see the strange high stakes behind it. However, Liu Chengyou did not hesitate to support his choice.

"I have already touched the Liao army's nose, how can there be a reason to abandon all the previous achievements! This hesitant and forward-looking performance is rare to see in your Guo Rong's body! Liu Chengyou was very resolute, raised his hand and clenched his fist, and said solemnly: "Emperor Liao died violently, the three armies have no owner, and the morale of the army is weak, this is a godsend." If you don't seize this kind of small and big opportunity, you will regret it for a lifetime! ”

Hearing Liu Chengyou's firm tone again, Guo Rong still couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

After all, when dealing with Geng Chongmei's thousands of Yan troops in Lu and Ze, Liu Chengyou behaved so cautiously, even "cowardly". But why this time, in the face of hundreds of thousands of Khitan troops, he resolutely took the initiative to attack. The contrast between before and after is too strong.

Turning his head to look at the young man's immature face that had been washed away by the war, so calm, the grass stalks in his mouth shook irregularly under the plucking of his teeth, and the whole person was full of serenity and confidence.

"Your Highness, you followed the enemy army before, and it seems that you had the intention of raiding the Khitan army from the beginning?" Guo Rong asked suddenly.

"Seen?" Eyebrows shrugged, Liu Chengyou glanced at Guo Rong, thinking in his heart. However, he still said naturally: "If it weren't for the violent death of Emperor Liao, no matter how bold I was, I wouldn't dare to do such a crazy thing." Originally, I intended to seize Zhenzhou, control Chengde, and set Hebei. But now, compared to the gains and losses of one state and one place, I am more willing to inflict an unforgettable loss on the living forces of the Khitans, especially their elite! ”

Liu Chengyou's words seemed to be very reasonable, and Guo Rong quickly reined in his doubts.

"Your Highness, Xiang has returned to join the army!" At this time, Li Chong, the leader of the guards, ran up the mountain beam along the narrow road.

Liu Chengyou sat up when he heard the news, and subconsciously bit off the grass stalks, and the bitter taste swirled in his mouth, but Liu Chengyou didn't care about it, and directly ordered someone to lead him to Xunlai.

Although the troops have arrived here and want to take risks, they are not reckless, and Liu Chengyou will not take the Longqi Army that he has managed with great difficulty to go to the place where he will die. It is still necessary to investigate and assess the situation of the enemy camp, otherwise, if there is any accident, there is no chance to regret it.

"How?"

"Personally visit the camp, the Liao army is more than ten miles from north to south, the first can not be taken into account, the camp is loose, the flag is chaotic, the wall is simple, and the military heart is turbulent, which can be known! And there is a fear of internal discord, before returning, I saw three Khitan cavalry in the distance, surrounded the Yan soldiers, and controlled them. Xiang Xun cautiously reported to Liu Chengyou what he had spent half a day observing, looked at Liu Chengyou firmly, and his voice trembled a little: "Your Highness, you can fight!" ”

"Summon, gather the generals!" Hearing this, Liu Chengyou directly turned his head towards Li Chongyuan and ordered.

Soon, all the officers above the battalion level in Longqi were summoned by Liu Chengyou to report on the situation, analyze the military situation, study operational matters, and do the last round of ideological work.

It took half an hour, and everything was agreed and could not be changed. The officers were apprehensive, excited, or hesitant, but they were all mentally prepared, and they all returned to their battalions and gave orders.

It was getting late, and after eating, the whole army of Longqi, except for the necessary guards and sentinels, including Liu Chengyou, all slept on the spot, and if they couldn't sleep, they had to close their eyes and recuperate.

It wasn't until after midnight that Liu Chengyou personally climbed over the hills, walked through the battalions, and personally gave the final encouragement to the Longqi sergeants one by one. From the beginning of the army, Liu Chengyou has already made too many generous statements, this time, there is not so much chicken soup for the soul, just let the soldiers look at their commanders again, promise them, and then charge with them.

"Yang Ye!" Before leaving, when patrolling to the cavalry army, Liu Chengyou had two words with Yang Ye alone.

"Your Highness!" The young Yang Linggong looked excited, without a little fear.

Liu Chengyou looked at him and said in a deep voice: "Tonight, many brothers will die. I still remember when I first met in Jinyang, I said to you that you can be a general one day! Now, I'll tell you one more thing. Survive, you're a celebrity! ”