Chapter 560: The Yan Dynasty Formed an Alliance
In Shengle City, the acting king Shi Yiqian's recent life has not been good. Before, the Tang army took away the land of Shuofang, which did not have much impact. Not long ago, the Tang Army fought with the Yan State and captured Yanmen Shanggudai County and other places. Although Shi Yiqian was worried, he was not very anxious.
However, in the battle with the Tang army a few months ago, his side was almost immediately defeated, and Liu Kuren led an army of 50,000 to return defeated.
As a result, the Tang army is now advancing from the west to the west bank of Baiqushui, and the distance from Shengle City is only dozens of miles.
Today, the east, south, and west are all Tang territory, and the threat of the Tang army is becoming increasingly severe. If Shi Yiqian can still be happy at this time, it will really be no different from Adou.
And at this worrying moment, a mysterious guest came to his palace. At this time, Shi Yiqian was seeing this person.
"Your Highness, what do you think of Dazai-sama's proposal? What a rare opportunity! Since our two countries have been friends for many years and are countries of in-laws, we should support each other. Li Xin's Tang Dynasty is now strong and fierce, and their army has already opened around Shengle City. If His Highness doesn't fight back, I'm afraid he will be laughed at by the people of the world and dissatisfied by the people! The visitor saw Shi Yiqian pondering, and immediately said.
This person came from the Yan Kingdom, and was ordered by Dazai Murong Ke to rush here to discuss the alliance with the Daiguo. Of course, needless to say, the purpose of this alliance is also to deal with the Tang Dynasty, which is now in the limelight.
Shi Yiqian is of course very clear about the threat of the Tang Dynasty today, or he is particularly touched. Today's situation is indeed in a difficult situation for Daiguo. Otherwise, Yan Guo would not have sent someone to lobby at this time.
"Dazai's proposal is quite in line with the king's intentions. It's just that the Tang Dynasty soldiers are powerful, and Li Xin is even more like a god! In the past, you lost every battle with it, so that you lost Yanmen Dai County and other places. Otherwise, why would the situation be the place today? Even if I join forces with you, I'm afraid I may not be able to defeat the Tang Army! Shi Yiqian listened and said lightly.
"What Your Highness said is indeed true! However, the Tang Army's past achievements are just based on their geographical advantages. If it weren't for this majestic Taihang, I'm afraid that Datang would have been wiped out by my Dayan a long time ago, where would it be today? Don't look at the past few years, the Tang army has been victorious and returned, but they have never dared to take a step in Taihang Mountain. Why? Isn't it because I'm afraid of my Dayan? If we join forces to contain the Tang army with the soldiers and horses of the country, so that our army can open a passage to the Tang realm, this battle will definitely be a great victory! ”
"What you said also has some truth, it's just that Tang Jun can't help but think too badly!" Shi Yiqian sneered.
When the other party spoke, it was clear that he was putting gold on his face. If the former Huashan Army did not dare to go out of Taihang to fight the Yan Army head-on, it is also somewhat credible. After all, the strength and equipment of the Huashan Army at that time were not comparable to the Yan Army.
But this situation has completely changed since the previous two years, and the current Tang army does not go out of Taihang Mountain, not because of fear of the Yan army, but because of other plans.
Even ordinary people can see that Li Xin has been constantly devouring the land of Yan Kingdom, not to mention Shi Yiqian, who is very familiar with military affairs.
"Nevertheless, does Your Highness have any other choice? If it is the power of the country and the country, it may be able to stop the tiger and wolf army under Li Xin's command? Although the Tang army has not gone north to attack Shengle City now, the gentleman does not stand under the dangerous wall, and His Royal Highness should have made plans in advance. After all, this matter is about the people of the country, and Your Highness must be cautious! When the messenger heard this, he was not angry, but spoke directly.
Hearing this, Shi Yiqian couldn't help but be silent.
Indeed, the reality is now clear. With the continuous strengthening of the Tang army, I am afraid that there will be a battle between Daiguo and the Tang Dynasty in the end. This is not to spend the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain, but because if the positions of Daiguo and Datang are reversed, it will be the same result.
Those who are in power should not hope that the enemy will not come, but should find a way to make the enemy dare not come. And if you can't stop the enemy from coming, you must beat the opponent and make them pay the price.
"As the so-called preemptive strike, the last strike is made by others! If His Royal Highness thinks about it for too long, so that he misses the opportunity, he will be too late when Li Xin attacks the dynasty in the future. Yan and Dai, the country of in-laws, the ancient saying is that the lips are dead and the teeth are cold, isn't it exactly what we are talking about? Please make a decision early! When the messenger saw that he was silent, he continued.
"That's right, you have a point! As the king of the country, this king has to think about the people of the country! However, after our two sides jointly attack the Tang Dynasty, how will the benefits be divided? Shi Yiqian sighed and said leisurely.
"It's a trifle! If this battle is successful and the Tang State is destroyed, then the land west of the Great River and west of Guanzhong and north will be owned by the Dai State. The rest of the places are taken by my Dayan, how about it? Hearing the other party's intentions, the envoy couldn't help but smile.
From this condition, it seems that Yan Guo has taken a big advantage. Because east of the Yellow River and Guanzhong, it is a rich land with a large population. On the contrary, in the north of Guanzhong and west of the Yellow River, the relative conditions are much worse.
However, the strength of the two countries is not the same, so there will naturally be a tilt on this condition. Especially in the case of Daiguo, most of them are nomadic tribes, so the agricultural counties in the south are not particularly valuable to them.
Of course, if the land north of Guanzhong and west of the Yellow River at this time was like that in later generations, I'm afraid Shi Yiqian wouldn't even think about it. After all, this area in later generations was basically dominated by the desert Gobi.
But at this time, the environment here is still very good, especially suitable for the survival of nomads. So, after thinking about it for a while, Shi Yiqian nodded in agreement. However, he asked Yan Guo to add another batch of money to him.
In this way, an agreement was reached between the two sides, and the formal alliance was considered a success.
At the beginning of April, the time has slowly entered the harvest season, and at this time, Datang basically focuses on this matter.
Although the system has been established, Li Xin still has to go to the fields in person at this time of year to show his attitude of valuing agriculture.
Under the scorching sun, Li Xin personally inspected the growth of crops in the fields, while beside him, there stood some trembling old peasants, carefully answering his questions.
"Alas, they all said don't make such a big formation, you see what this old man is scared of? How then will this king hear the truth? After inspecting it, Li Xin was dissatisfied with the guards beside him.
"Your Highness, the territory has just experienced a rebellion, and I'm afraid it's not very safe. The last general has no choice but to be careful to strengthen his vigilance! "Since becoming king, the sixth son has changed from the captain of the personal guard in the past to the general of the palace now. And the duty of this palace general is to protect the safety of the imperial city and Li Xin's family. After hearing this at this time, I had to say.
Li Xinzhong also understands the worries of the sixth son, so it is not good to blame him too much. But this trip was really unhappy, and the mood was inevitably a little depressed. Halfway to the road, I met Tu Qi's horse galloping again, and my heart couldn't help sinking.
"Your Highness Qiqi, the eight hundred miles sent from Shuofang are urgent!" Tu Qi came to Li Xin's dozens of meters away, then turned over and dismounted, and reported.
"Get it!" Hearing this, Li Xin immediately said.
It wasn't until he opened the document that Li Xin knew what was going on.
The official document was written by Li Erhei, and it only said one thing, that is, a few days ago, Shiyiqian of Daiguo suddenly ordered Tuoba Gu, the lord of the north, and Tuoba Kuojun, the prince of the world, to lead an army of 50,000 from the north to the south.
Just two days ago, they had already crossed the old county of Guling in Wuyuan County and were heading west to the western foot of Wula Mountain. Moreover, there is no sign of stopping, and if you continue walking, you will reach the junction of Shuofang County and Gohara County.
At the same time, Shi Yiqian himself led an army of 100,000 and concentrated in the area of Shengle City, and seemed to be preparing to go south. In this situation, it seems that Daiguo is going to march south and declare war on the Tang Dynasty. And Li Erhei has already begun to adjust the deployment of troops, preparing to deal with this matter.
However, with the combined strength of only more than 30,000 troops in his hands, it is really difficult to deal with this 150,000 army.
"Unexpectedly, we haven't done it yet, but Shi Yiqian has taken the first step!" After reading it, Li Xin couldn't help but sigh.
"In addition to Dai Guo, we also found out that Yan Guo also sent troops this time. However, they came out of Pingzhou, so we didn't notice it at first. It wasn't until a few days after the opponent's army had assembled that the opponent's movements were discovered. Now, this army of about 30,000 soldiers and horses is led by Murong Wen, the king of the Belt Fang, and is marching west along the Raole River! If nothing else, its ultimate goal should be to converge with Daiguo, and then ~ attack Daijun and northern Yanmen! Tu Qi said again.
"It seems that this is Murong Ke's handiwork again, ordinary people can't make such a big move! The 150,000 troops of Daiguo and the 30,000 troops of Pingzhou are just to contain us. With such a big action, it was impossible for Murong Ke not to act. At the eastern passes, I'm afraid that we will also launch a counterattack immediately! Li Xin nodded and said thoughtfully.
"If that's the case, shouldn't we immediately send troops north to reinforce General Li and them?"
"I don't have time! It's not easy to grow and develop with peace of mind! Li Xin shook his head and sighed.