A nobleman of the Yelu clan bowed and said, "Although the Han'er of Xu is a great enemy, the most hateful thing is the birth of Jurchen savages. Xu's army came from the south, mostly infantry. Dongdan State Mansion moved from Liaoyang to avoid the edge of Xu's army. I advocate that the army first take revenge on the Jurchen and Goryeo people!"

Yelu Xizhen said, "Where will the Dongdan Kingdom Mansion be moved?"

The nobleman said, "Move back to Huhan City."

Yelu Xizhen said: "There are Jurchen tribes near Hukhan City, and the largest Wanyan tribes are not far apart. If those tribes also rebel, what should they do?"

Yelu Huer echoed: "Goryeo and Jurchen rebels are our desired enemies."

Yang Gun, who was standing behind, also bowed and said, "Goryeo paid tribute to Xu Chao a few years ago and also sent some beauties to Guo Blacksmith. In this situation, Goryeo may have already intervened with Xu and attacked the Great Liao from both sides."

The great khan Yelu Xian looked at Xiao Siwen and asked, "What are the countermeasures for Mr. Xiao?"

Everyone stopped talking and looked at each other, and the atmosphere became a little subtle.

Xiao Siwen raised his head and said slowly: "Since the court has made some arrangements before, it is better to wait for news about King Qi. If we can force the people of Xu to retreat first, the chaos can be resolved."

...The King of Qi, Essage, was originally named King Taiping and the younger brother of the late emperor Yelu Jing; but he was also Xiao Siwen's son-in-law, married Xiao Hunian, the eldest daughter of Xiao Siwen. After Yelu Xian came to power, he comforted him and appointed him as King Qi, and still guarded Xijing.

At the beginning of this year, the Xijing tribe army joined the tent. Not long ago, they were sent south to attack the Liaoxi Corridor and cut off the 6th grain route of the Xu army.

The Yansage tribe passed through the Great Liao Bazhou (Chaoyang) and headed south along the Linghe (Dalinghe). He decided to first go to Liucheng (Kalaqin left wing, north of the Liaoxi Corridor) to find the Xi people, and join hands with local Xi soldiers to attack south from this important northern passage of the Liaoxi Corridor... The local Xi people are more familiar with the terrain.

Unexpectedly, the vanguard had just arrived at Liucheng, but he saw that Liucheng was closed, looking like a great enemy.

Yansag and his generals said: "The Khitan and Kumoxi live together for a hundred years. The Xi people are our most trustworthy tribes. They will not betray us easily. Send people to ask what's going on."

When the Liao army's large number of troops were spread all over the north bank of Linghe River, the Xi people finally opened their sects to send people out.

A Xi tribe led a team of horse soldiers to come. When he saw the Khitan general, he said in panic: "Master, please forgive me. At first we thought it was Han'er who came again."

Yan Sage hurriedly asked, "Have Xu Jun attacked you?"

The leader said, "I came here three days ago. They burned tents and villages and snatched cattle and sheep. Some tribe members and herdsmen went to the city to ask for shelter, while others hid northward in the mountains."

"Which team of Xu Jun?" asked again.

The leader gestured and said, "The people who escaped said that the Han'er were wearing fine armor and riding a large horse, and the military generals who took the lead were twice as big as others!" He raised his hand exaggeratedly to describe his head, "There is no one to be the one who has a huge gun full of iron armor and a giant spear full of iron, like a ghost that escaped from the underworld..."

Immediately, a general said in a deep voice next to Jessage: "Xu Jun's first fierce general, Shi Yan, is nearby!"

After hearing this, Yan Sage's expression changed and he hurriedly looked around. On the other side of the Ling River, the mountains were undulating, the woods were lush, and the surrounding terrain was very complex. He followed the flow of the Ling River and looked at the road south of Liucheng. The mountains on both sides of the river stood tall and the terrain gradually narrowed...

Xu's army used ambush and siege tactics to make up for the lack of mobility of infantry in Youzhou, Pingxia and Hedong. In the Hedong War not long ago, tens of thousands of Liao troops were trapped in a siege and suffered heavy casualties, which shocked the world. How could Yan Sage not know?

"Ga!" Suddenly, a long roar of birds came from the sky, and the screams echoed in the mountains and forests on the other side. Yan Sage came to his senses, moved his body quickly, and subconsciously looked up at the sky to look for the bird. The war horse under his seat also shook its front hooves and took a step back.

Looking around, I didn't see the bird, but I just felt the shadow of the mountain swaying around!

Suddenly, a general said, "King, we should send scouts to search the fourth field first."

Yan Sage turned around and saw the horse soldiers who were like a dragon on the north bank of the Linghe River, and glared: "Change! Leave this place first!"

Several cavalry rushed out of the central army, shouting loudly, and the army was in an uproar. After a long time, the rear army became a front army and rode their horses toward the Northeast Road; the troops turned around and retreated one after another.

Yan Sage led his troops to run a hundred miles, and the army stopped just after reaching the Great Liao Bazhou. It was already dark.

The terrain of Bazhou is undulating and is surrounded by mountains and hills. But finally there are no large mountains blocking the roads. The cavalry can still gallop here, and the army can be arranged. The heart is relieved.

Then he ordered the camp to be established, and the next day he transferred the vanguard of the vanguard to return to Liucheng, and ordered them to inquire about military information with the Xi people.

Tens of thousands of Xijing tribe troops stayed in Bazhou for five days. The vanguard sent people back to report, sometimes saying that embers and sheep bones appeared on the mountain road, and sometimes saying that there was no one on the hillside with abundant water and grass... They were all valuable news.

Yan Sage still didn't know where Shi Yan was, or had retreated after the robbery.

Soon, he received news that the Xu army had arrived in Jinzhou and was besieging Jinzhou City. As long as he crossed the mountains to the east, he could hear the sound of cannons.

He discussed with the leaders and generals of various tribes in the central army: "The enemy situation is unknown, and we stay here for too long. The unexpected opportunity for raids no longer exists. It is better to act cautiously and retreat first to meet with the king's tent."

Everyone had different opinions, but some people agreed to Yan Sage's opinion, "It is more wiser to protect yourself first than to achieve military achievements."

After weighing the pros and cons, those who went south from Songling Mountains planned to be ambushed; they went to rescue Jinzhou nearby but did not get permission from the tent. So Fengsage decided to retreat first.

...At this time, the surface of Jinzhou City, Xiaoling River and Tuhe River (Daye River) were full of floating bridges. Tens of thousands of troops surrounded the city, and the siege of fortifications and fences were like long walls.

This city was originally built in the Tang Dynasty and was later renovated several times. The ancient and old city towers seemed to be shaking between the crowded barracks. After nightfall, the fires soared into the sky, and the city seemed to be burned by fire at any time.

Xu Jun built a cannon array on all sides, and the copper cannon muzzles were facing the city wall in black. Before the siege had begun, the defending general was already full of despair. It is said that the tall and solid Youzhou City could not stop Xu Jun's firearms, let alone the ancient city of Jinzhou?
Chapter completed!