Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 458: The Military Advisor is Very Busy (Additional Chapter for the Burning Leader of the Dark Night)
The house occupied by Wanyan Darui covers a large area.

Houses in the north are generally like this. In the south of the Yangtze River, the area of ​​a mansion may be less than one-fifth of this house, but in terms of financial resources, the money of the rich man in the south of the Yangtze River may be more than five times that of the owner of this mansion.

The north is vast and sparsely populated, so the mansions are built large enough.

The mansion was large enough to accommodate the guests we were receiving tonight.

A dinner was being prepared in the front yard. The aroma of fish and meat filled the entire house. Even the study where Wanyan Darui was was filled with the smell of meat.

Wanyan Darui paced slowly in the study.

Wanyan Luti, Jiang Huazhou and others have not arrived yet.

This kind of dinner doesn't need to be served on time.

Wanyan Darui could fully imagine why they had not arrived yet.

They should be discussing what strategy to adopt with him at the banquet tonight.

After Wanyan Dari sorted out his basic ideas, he closed the window, blocking out the increasingly strong smell of meat.

"Somebody come!"

A guard appeared at the door.

Wanyan Darui ordered: "The military advisor should have settled down. Ask him to come over."

The guard agreed and turned to leave.

In a corner of the backyard of this mansion, there is a brick and stone house with three rooms. From time to time, groans can be heard from inside.

The voice was sometimes high, sometimes low, sometimes gentle, and sometimes high-pitched, which sounded particularly seductive.

Chen Lixing, Da Chu and Mao Shaofan sat on the stone steps under the corridor, listening to the sounds coming from the house with boredom.

Liaodong is definitely a good place in summer, except for the hot and unbearable feeling at noon.

As soon as evening comes, it will immediately become cool and pleasant.

If it is windy, or if it has just rained, it will immediately become cool even at noon, making people feel particularly energetic.

Chen Lixing and the other three are very energetic now, probably because the weather is very cool in the evening.

Da Chu was holding a piece of dogtail grass and poking his nostrils out of boredom when he suddenly sneezed loudly.

A guard came over and heard the sneeze. He just turned around the flowers and saw the three people sitting under the corridor.

The guard raised his voice and asked, "Is the military advisor here?"

Just as Chen Lixing was about to answer, a loud scream came from behind him.

The voice was so loud that it could stop the flowing clouds, and then it lingered in the air for three days, curling down and gradually becoming silent.

Chen Lixing coughed and replied, "The military advisor is busy."

The guard smiled knowingly and said, "Please tell the military advisor that King Da Rui wants to see him and is in the study now."

……

Yu Jiguang offered suggestions one after another, and each time they were in line with Wanyan Dari's wishes.

Therefore, Wanyan Darui valued Ji Guang more and more, and married his widowed cousin to Yu Ji Guang.

His younger sister has been a widow for more than a year. She is in her early thirties and has quite a charming appearance.

This couple who met halfway hit it off immediately. They were never idle during the journey from Shandong to Liaodong.

I didn’t expect that the two men and women would get together again just after they moved into Laotie City.

Chen Lixing kicked Da Chu angrily and said, "Didn't you hear me? Go and call Boss Yu to come out."

This kind of thing has to be handled by the short-sighted Da Chu.

Da Chu did not hesitate, turned around and shouted: "Brother Yu, hurry up, King Da Rui wants to see you!"

Mao Shaofan picked a chrysanthemum from the flowerbed next to him and slowly picked up the petals.

One petal, two petals, three or four petals...

When the flower was plucked until only the last petal was left, Yu Jiguang slowly walked out of the house, holding his waist.

Seeing Yu Jiguang's appearance, Chen Lixing frowned. Is Yu Jiguang really so happy here that he doesn't want to leave?

Chen Lixing couldn't help but ask, "Boss Yu, are we really going to join the Jin people in the future? Our families are all in the south."

Yu Jiguang looked back at the room and pulled him down the stone steps.

"Lixing, I have no choice. Yang Yuan wants to kill us, so we have to find a way to survive first, right?

As for whether to follow the Jin people or not, is it up to us now? We will talk about it later."

Chen Lixing was silent for a moment, then said, "Okay, I didn't drop the gold, I just followed you."

Such self-deception made him feel a little more at ease.

Yu Jiguang nodded and said, "Of course, you are all my people, you just obey my orders."

Yu Jiguang looked at Mao Shaofan and Da Chu and encouraged them, "Brothers, if you want to follow the Jin people, you need to be more flexible. We need to use our brains more and our hands less. Do you understand?"

Da Chu didn't understand, but that didn't stop him from nodding seriously: "I understand. Anyway, we'll just follow your brother Yu. If you go east, I won't go west."

Yu Jiguang patted his shoulder and praised him, "Well said, work hard, and I will marry you a few wives later."

Yu Jiguang supported his waist and walked towards the study in the main house, muttering as he walked: "Thirty is really like a wolf. It seems I have to find a tiger whip to make up for it."

Da Chu looked at Yu Jiguang's back and said to Chen Lixing indignantly, "Listen to what Boss Yu is saying?
What do you mean by marrying a few more sisters-in-law for us? Is that human language? Why didn't he say marrying a few more brothers and sisters-in-law?"

Chen Lixing rolled his eyes at him and said unhappily, "Think about it, are you speaking human language?"

……

"The military advisor is here, sit down and have some tea."

When Wanyan Dari saw Yu Jiguang, he smiled and gave up his seat to him.

Seeing Yu Jiguang's expression, Wanyan Darui smiled as an experienced person: "Military Advisor, are you satisfied with this cousin of mine?"

Yu Jiguang bowed and said, "Satisfied, satisfied, Xifeng treats me very well."

Wanyan Darui smiled and said, "That's good. Speaking of which, you are my brother-in-law now. We are a real family now. You must do more for me in the future."

Yu Jiguang thought to himself, I just helped you with your sister, and now you want me to help you with your sister, are you trying to squeeze me into being a human being?"

Yu Jiguang smiled and said, "Your Majesty has been very kind to me. I will do my utmost to serve you and serve you like a dog or a horse."

"it is good!"

Wanyan Darui praised, his expression became serious, and he said: "Military Advisor, now we have successfully arrived in Liaodong.

At the banquet tonight, Donkey Hoof will definitely discuss the next course of action with the King. What do you think the King should do?"

Yu Jiguang hesitated for a moment and asked, "I wonder what the king is most worried about right now?"

Wanyan Darui said: "That is naturally Wanyan Liang from Zhongdu. Although this person is moody and bloodthirsty, he is definitely not someone you can easily deal with.

We started the uprising in Shandong and then marched into Liaodong, and he had no time to react.

But by now, he must have known what happened on Shandong Road and where we went.”

Wanyan Darui sighed and said, "Although his various actions since the capital was moved have been very unpopular, he is, after all, the emperor of our Great Jin Kingdom and possesses the most powerful military force."

Yu Jiguang nodded slightly.

Wanyan Darui's eyes darkened, and he seemed to find it difficult to speak, but he finally said it:
"What else... that is Wanyan Luti. Luti and I are close friends and have always stood together through thick and thin.

However, his father-in-law is not a very content person.

Now, the Li family has persuaded Jiang Huazhou of Hesuguan Road to surrender to Donkey Hoof. This will certainly greatly increase the strength of our army, but I am afraid... Military Advisor, do you understand my worries?"

Yu Jiguang said, "I understand. However, these things are still far away. Is it inappropriate to consider them now, Your Majesty?"

Wanyan Darui's face turned red, and he said awkwardly, "Military Advisor is right. This matter is not urgent. I am just worried that Li Minghe will ruin the relationship between me and Donkey Ti."

Yu Jiguang said: "Our common enemy now is Wanyan Liang. The most urgent task now is to gain a foothold in Liaodong. I think Li Taigong is not a fool. He should also understand this principle."

Although Wanyan Darui disagreed, he still nodded.

Yu Jiguang said: "There are many local factions in Liaodong, and the forces are chaotic and complicated. This is a good opportunity for us to win in the chaos.

However, once Wanyan Liang's army arrives in Liaodong, our chance will be almost gone..."

……

At the same time, in the house where Li Taigong was staying, Yang Yuan and Li Taigong were also talking: "So, if we want to accomplish great things, the first priority is to block Wanyan Liang's troops and prevent him from entering Liaodong!"

Li Taigong said: "You want to stop him from sending troops to Liaodong... and occupying Dading Prefecture?"

Yang Yuan said: "That's right. If we capture Dading Prefecture, occupy Dading Prefecture, and defend Dading Prefecture, and prevent Wanyan Liang's troops from entering Liaodong, then the various forces in Liaodong and Shangjing who are waiting and watching will make a choice!"

Dading Prefecture (Ningcheng County, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia) was the Zhongjing of the Liao Dynasty and the capital of the late Liao Dynasty. It was the political, economic and cultural center of the north at that time.

Now that the Jin Kingdom has destroyed the Liao Kingdom, it has renamed Zhongjing Dading Prefecture as Beijing Dading Prefecture, which is still an extremely important city in the north.

There are not many built cities in Liaodong area, and Dading Prefecture is one of them.

If we can occupy this place, we can block the throat of Wanyan Liang's march north.

Li Taigong frowned slightly and said, "That's a tough nut to crack. Who should we let attack? And who should we let defend?"

……

On the other side, Wanyan Darui asked in surprise: "You mean, let Donkey Hoof attack Dading Prefecture?"

Yu Jiguang said: "That's right! Your Majesty wants to gather the troops together and first conquer the nearby Tokyo Liaoyang Prefecture. This idea is certainly good. However, Wanyan Luti will not agree."

Wanyan Dari was in deep thought and did not answer.

Yu Jiguang said: "Liaoyang Prefecture and Dading Prefecture are both tough targets, but their importance to us cannot be mentioned in the same breath.

Moreover, Wanyan Luti now has a strong army and once they attack Liaoyang Prefecture, he will definitely be the main force, and Wanyan Luti will suffer heavy losses.

We will also enter Liaoyang City together and reap the benefits. How could Wanyan Luti not understand this?
Attacking Dading Prefecture was different. It was reasonable to block Wanyan Liang's army's path to the north. Since he had a strong army, it was his duty and he could not refuse.

Once Dading Prefecture is conquered, he will also occupy this magnificent city. Why would he be unwilling?"

……

On Li Taigong's side, Yang Yuan said sincerely: "Wanyan Liang is eyeing us with a fierce look. At this time, your son-in-law and Wanyan Dari must not be suspicious of each other. Attacking Dading Prefecture is the inevitable choice.

And once we defend Dading Prefecture and prevent the imperial army from advancing northward, your son-in-law's reputation will surely be greatly enhanced.

By then, I don’t need to say more about who the various waiting forces will side with, right?”

Mr. Li seemed to be thinking about something.

He and Yang Yuan both wanted to make friends with each other, so their relationship gradually became closer as they traveled.

Furthermore, having them rebel against Wanyan Liang would undoubtedly be more in line with the interests of the Song Dynasty.

Therefore, Li Taigong believed that even if he was still unwilling to stay in the Jin Kingdom, his advice would not harm him.

However, once Dading Prefecture is captured, it will certainly make him famous, but then his son-in-law will have to face the imperial army directly.

It takes courage to make such a decision.

Yang Yuan said: "Of course there will be casualties in a war, but as long as you prevent Wanyan Liang's army from entering Liaodong, won't your supply of soldiers be endless?

"Use the troops of the Jin court as a whetstone to continuously sharpen your troops. In the future, who will be the strongest in Liaodong? Li Taigong should be able to guess, right?"

……

In the study, Wanyan Darui pinched his beard and pondered, "Will Donkey Ti agree to lead the troops to attack Dading Prefecture?"

Yu Jiguang said: "So, Your Majesty might as well propose to attack Liaoyang first, and then propose to attack Dading after Wanyan Luti refuses."

Wanyan Darui nodded slowly and said, "It is indeed a good strategy to use Dading Prefecture as the northern gate, block Wanyan Liang outside the gate, and then calmly integrate the north. So, what should I do?"

Yu Jiguang said: "Your Majesty, of course, will take over the Hesuguan Road, resist Wanyan Yong in the east, and resist the army that may come by water in the south, so that Wanyan Lvti can attack Dading Prefecture without any worries."

Wanyan Darui changed color and said: "Wanyan Yong in Liaoyang has tens of thousands of soldiers, which is more than mine.

If the imperial court sends troops from the sea, and Wanyan Yong sends troops from Liaoyang to support them, I am afraid that my current troops will not be able to resist them."

Yu Jiguang said: "Your Majesty, since you think so, Wanyan Luti will naturally understand that Your Majesty did not give him all the hard bones to chew, but took on a responsibility that was no less important than his.

However, although Wanyan Yong has a large number of troops, he still has to defend Liaoyang City, which is his base. He dare not send out all his troops and take the initiative to take control of me.

The Jin people were not good at naval battles, and Wanyan Liang had only formed a navy to be used for future southern expeditions and stationed in the Huai River basin.

When we came, we also burned all the ships left in Yangjiaogou and Dengzhou. In the short term, it will be difficult for the imperial court to pose a threat to us by sea. "

Wanyan Dari became excited after hearing this.

Yu Jiguang suppressed his voice and said: "Your Majesty, you only need to send a few troops to disguise as bandits, burn the people's farmland, and plunder the people's money and food. Are you afraid that the Khitan people will not be enthusiastic about joining the army?
Using this method, it would not be difficult for the king to expand his 10,000 troops to 100,000 in just one month.

When we have more troops, we can occupy Shenzhou (Shenyang), then Xianzhou (Kaiyuan), and then Jeju (Changchun)..."

This Jeju is the Huanglongfu, located in Nong'an County, Gaoguanchun City, Jilin Province.

Wanyan Darui's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said in a lost voice: "Then it can be connected to Shangjing Huining Prefecture (Harbin)!"

Yu Jiguang smiled and said, "That's right. When the time comes, the king's chess game will naturally come alive."

Wanyan Darui began to think anxiously.

Let Wanyan Luti attack Dading Prefecture. As long as he can take it down, Linhuang Prefecture behind Dading Prefecture will also be captured by him.

There are four major cities to the north of Yanjing, namely Shangjing Huining Prefecture, Beijing Linhuang Prefecture, Zhongjing Dading Prefecture, and Dongjing Liaoyang Prefecture.

Wanyan Luti occupied Dading Prefecture and Linhuang Prefecture to block Wanyan Liang's troops from advancing northward.

On our side, we fight to support the war, constantly recruiting soldiers and increasing our strength.

By then, I may not be unable to capture Tokyo and Liaoyang.

As for Shangjing Huining Prefecture, although Wanyan Yan was guarding it, the surrounding areas of Huining City were filled with Jurchen nobles who had heard my warning and fled back.

They would stare at Wanyan Yan like a pack of wolves, making him unable to move.

Once I occupy Tokyo Liaoyang, and take control of Shenzhou, Xianzhou, and Jeju, won’t Shangjing be in my pocket?
By that time, Donkey Ti and I will have the strength to go south to Yanjing and compete with Wanyan Liang!

As for the dispute between me and the donkey's hoof, as the military advisor said, it is too early to say anything now.

As long as Wanyan Liang is still alive, it will not be my turn to compete with Donkey Hoof for supremacy."

Thinking of this, Wanyan Darui slapped the table and said in a deep voice: "Okay, let's do as the military advisor says.

The first step is to stop Wanyan Liang from going north! The second step is to unify Liaodong! The third step, hehe..."

……

Li Taigong clapped his hands and praised: "The third step is to lead the army south! Hahahaha, Scholar Yang is worthy of being the top scholar in the imperial examination!
"You have hidden strategies in your belly, weapons in your chest, and you have laid out your plans for Liaodong and the whole world, just like playing chess. You have a plan in your mind, which makes me suddenly enlightened."

Yang Yuan bowed and smiled, "I dare not. I am now a prisoner. Mr. Li has been very courteous to me, so I should return the favor.

Furthermore, the king is interested in making peace with our Song Dynasty, and Yang is doing his best to help the king, which is also helping our Song Dynasty."

Li Taigong stroked his beard and smiled, "Xiaoxueshi Yang, my Jin Kingdom controls the Central Plains and is the orthodox country in the world. Its strength is much stronger than that of Song Kingdom.

It has been said since ancient times that a good minister chooses a master to serve and a good bird chooses a tree to roost in. Mr. Yang, are you interested in staying in our Jin Kingdom?
In the future, you will be appointed as prime minister and crowned as a king, and be listed as a "Yanqing meritorious official". Your name will be passed down through the ages. Isn't that wonderful?"

Like the Qilin Pavilion in the Han Dynasty and the Lingyan Pavilion in the Tang Dynasty, the Jin Dynasty also built a holy place to enshrine the founding heroes.

When Wanyan Liang moved the capital to Yanjing, he built the Taimiao in Yanjing, and inside it he built the Shengwu Hall of Yanqing Palace.

He brought the portraits of the founding heroes that were originally enshrined in Shangjing to Yanjing and hung them in the Shengwu Hall of Yanqing Palace. He was honored as "Yanqing Meritorious Officials."

Those who can be included in the Shengwu Hall are naturally prominent people who hold the highest positions in the country.

Yang Yuan smiled and said, “I was ordered to go to the Kingdom of Jin as an envoy of the Song Dynasty.

I offer advice to Li Taigong because the king is friendly to our Song Dynasty and Taigong is friendly to Yang. Please don't say such things anymore."

Mr. Li smiled and said no more.

The time has not yet come, and he is just planting such a seed in Yang Yuan's heart.

It is still unknown whether their power is short-lived or not. We must at least wait until Donkey Ti defends Dading Prefecture.

Li Taigong nodded and smiled, "I am sincere, so you may consider it."

Li Taigong said to the outside, "Come here, send Scholar Yang back to rest."

Looking at Yang Yuan's departing back, Master Li smiled without saying a word.

He sent a surprise to Yang Yuan's residence.

Korean women are fair and beautiful, gentle and kind, and good at serving others.

I believe that Mr. Yang will be satisfied.

(End of this chapter)