When taking stock of Ming Taizong at the beginning, Lao Zhu was stunned!

Chapter 168: Try to find a peaceful solution.

The early years of the Han Dynasty.

Liu Bang couldn't help but nod: "What a generous move. He actually ceded the Yanyun area directly. The wealth and territory move the hearts of the country. It is difficult for any emperor to refuse."

Although the miracle did not clearly state how much area was ceded to Yanyun, Yelu Deguang did not argue with him and made a decisive decision to send troops. The interests involved must be frighteningly large. Yelu Deguang felt that even if there was a problem, I also want to come in and give it a try to see who is better at it.

Even if we only get part of the Yanyun area in the end, this is still an excellent start.

While promoting the development of the Liao Dynasty, it also laid the foundation for further learning of Central Plains knowledge, development of technology, and growth of power.

Xiao He could understand Yelu Deguang's urgency. Although these foreigners gathered together and formed tribes, it was still difficult for them to complete the transformation to an imperial system quickly.

They need a more complete system, including technologies in farming, iron smelting, and even changes in institutional thinking.

You must know that transforming from a tribe to a country is not something that can be solved with a simple sentence.

It is not something that can be accomplished by just coming up with some systems and appointing some official positions. This is an evolution from top to bottom, from outside to inside, and even in the entire society.

The miracle also shows that the Khitan at this time was only ambitious for the Central Plains, which is enough to prove that the Khitan at that time did not have the ability to pose a major threat to the Central Plains Dynasty, otherwise they would not just wait and see.

So, Yan Yun must be a key to turning the Khitan into the Liao Dynasty that the Song Dynasty failed to do many times in its Northern Expedition.

However, while everyone was still arguing, there was suddenly silence in the court hall.

Looking up again, the four characters "The Name of Father and Son" came into view. Everyone present was willing to believe that they had seen it wrong.

Is this Shi Jingtang crazy?
Using the Yanyun area in exchange for the Khitan sending troops is enough to impress people, but why did he also come in the name of father and son?
In this situation where you are strong and I am weak, Shi Jingtang must be the son and Yelu Deguang is the father. If Yelu Deguang really sends troops to help Shi Jingtang take over most of the Central Plains, then, under this title, can you Will you defend the territory in your hands?

The most important thing is that you have promised this yourself. You have lost the opportunity in terms of reputation and you have no advantage in terms of public opinion. They really can't imagine what else Shi Jingtang can do?

Therefore, the emperors and ministers of the Han Dynasty simply could not understand why Shi Jingtang had to establish a father-son relationship?
Why don't we talk about it anymore? It's impossible for the other party to give up the Yanyun area. There is really no need for the name of father and son. If we continue to discuss it, can't we just get rid of it?——
Tang Dynasty, Zhenguan period.

Regarding Shi Jing's behavior, Li Shimin and others were also confused and full of confusion.

Why did Shi Jingtang, a Han Chinese, accept this status after paying so much land?

You know, father and son and brothers are two different things in the Central Plains. The father can directly order the son. When the time comes, he will directly ask you to hand over all your power. What can you do?
Even if it's not so excessive, it still exploits and suppresses you day by day, and imposes restrictions overtly or covertly. What should you do?
[Although Li Congke lives in Luoyang, he is not completely indulged in the glory of the emperor. Naturally, he is always paying attention to world affairs and knows that Shi Jingtang has formed an alliance with the Khitan. 】

[Therefore, he repeatedly urged Zhang Jingda, who was besieging Taiyuan, to speed up and be sure to solve the problem in Taiyuan before Yelu Deguang sent troops. 】

[But after all, Shi Jingtang was a strong general and had been fighting for many years. Taiyuan was his base camp and occupies a favorable location. Therefore, even though he besieged Taiyuan for several months and attacked many times, he was still unable to break through the defense of Taiyuan City. 】

[In September, Yelu Deguang personally led [-] troops and went south to assist Shi Jingtang. The march was extremely fast and he was stationed in Taiyuan in just five days. 】【Subsequently, Yelu Deguang sent someone to tell Shi Jingtang, "I have sent troops from afar to defeat the thief with you immediately!"]

[Seeing that his reinforcements had also arrived, they could launch an attack together and easily relieve themselves from being besieged for several months, but at this time Shi Jingtang hesitated. 】

[My own Taiyuan is currently well defended, but if he and Yelu Deguang completely unite and Li Congke is eliminated, how will the territory of the Central Plains be divided? 】

[So, he sent someone to convey a message to Yelu Deguang: The enemy is still very strong. Let's discuss it first, sit down and talk about whether conflicts can be avoided and we can try to find a peaceful solution. 】

[However, before his letter could reach Yelu Deguang, the Khitan army had already started a war with Zhang Jingda's army. 】
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Han Dynasty, the fourth year of Yuanshou.

Liu Che was not optimistic about the outcome of this battle. Among other things, Zhang Jingda besieged Taiyuan City for many days and failed to capture it. His ability may not be extremely outstanding. Furthermore, even with the supplement of many logistical supplies, it would take many days of fighting. They are already a group of tired teachers.

Yelu Deguang's military level was very high, and since it was his first battle, he was very energetic and had high morale.

Furthermore, Dan's army came in with a sudden attack. If Zhang Jingda had not done a good job in intelligence work and had no time to change his formation, how could he have endured the severe attack by Yelu Deguang at this time?
Don't you see that Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty liked to lead the cavalry personally, mainly to take advantage of surprise?

Wei Qing also said: "In this changing situation, we should act cautiously, act steadily, and avoid being greedy for success. Without complete intelligence, an excellent general must make all kinds of precautions and preparations in advance, and observe while fighting."

The battle situation is changing rapidly, and constant adjustments are required to achieve the final victory.
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Song Dynasty, the first year of Kaibao.

As a later generation, Zhao Kuangyin was naturally very familiar with this period of history. Of course, he was also very angry about it.

Zhang Jingda had a high self-esteem and underestimated the enemy. He was ambushed, robbed and killed by Emperor Taizong of the Liao Dynasty. After gathering his troops and horses, he still defended one place despite being capable of fighting, without making appropriate judgments.

The reason why Shi Jingtang was able to destroy the Later Tang Dynasty was that Zhang Jingda's defeat was also a key factor.

If other decisions had been made at that time, Hou Tang might not have been able to live a few more years.

[Although Yelu Deguang traveled quickly and started the war quickly, he was not arrogant, quite the contrary.

Before going to war with the Later Tang Army, he first set up an ambush. He buried the main Khitan force near the Fen River in a winding place that was easy to ambush.

Then he led three thousand cavalry, rushed directly to the Later Tang army, and fought with them. 】

[After paying a certain price, they began to fight and retreat. The senior generals at the time of the war with the Khitan were Gao Xingzhou and Fu Yanqing.

The two saw that the Khitan was brave and skilled at first, but then gradually began to lose. However, they did not have much doubt and chose to continue the pursuit, and were gradually lured into an ambush. 】

[At this time, Zhang Qingda, as the coach, was still adjusting his formation near Taiyuan City, but was still disturbed by a small number of Khitan soldiers and horses, and was ultimately unable to provide support. 】

(End of this chapter)