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Zhao Ji had always been a vague idea of ​​how the Jurchens came from and how he defeated the powerful Liao Kingdom step by step. Zhao Liangsi and the surrendered ministers of the Liao Kingdom, such as the Wangshi, could only say that they could probably not help Zhao Ji sort out the entire context.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Ji just asked casually today, and Cai still started to help him sort out the situation in the Liao and Jin dynasties.

At this important moment when troops are about to be sent north to recover Yan Yun, it is self-evident that the importance of being able to accurately understand the situation of Liao and Jin to a decision-maker is self-evident.

So, seeing that Cai still said that the Jurchens had founded the People's Republic of China stopped, Zhao Ji quickly urged: "Your dear continues to say that you will tell me all the things you know about the Liao and Jin Dynasties."

Cai still answered: "No."

Cai still pointed to the later Ji-Kui high-ranking officials in the city of Nong'an City and continued, "After Wanyan Aguda and the Jurchens founded the country, they immediately led their troops to attack Huanglong Mansion here."

Cai still pointed to the northwest region of Fuyu, Jilin, and said, "When the Liao master heard the news, he ordered the commander Yelu Elido, the left deputy commander Xiao Yixue, and the right deputy commander Yelu Zhangnu to lead cavalry to claim 200,000 and 70,000 infantry to the ancient city of Dalu, preparing to attack the Jurchens, and sent envoys to force the Jurchens to discuss peace.

Wanyan Aguda led his army to the ancient city of Dalu. Seeing that although the Liao army was large, the formation was not in order, he arranged a formation in Gaofu and ordered Wanyan Zongxiong to attack the left army with the right army. After Wanyan Zonghan and Wanyan Zongwang led the left army to detour to the right army of the Khitan, he ordered Wanyan Loushi and Wanyan Yinshuke to lead the army to attack the central army of the Khitan. After the two sides started a war, the Jurchen army rushed into the Khitan army nine times, but the Khitan army still defended and resisted tenaciously. Wanyan Aguda saw that the Khitan army was tenacious and difficult to win, so he urgently ordered Wanyan Zongxiong to set up suspicious troops to divide the Khitan army. Wanyan Zongxiong seized the opportunity to attack the right army of the Khitan. The Khitan was defeated and the remaining troops retreated into the ancient city of Dalu.

In the early morning of the next day, the Khitan army broke through the siege and fled north. The Jurchens chased Aloong and wiped out the Khitan infantry. Soon after, the Jurchens attacked Huanglong Mansion in one fell swoop, and Wanyan Agu ordered Wanyan Loushi to be the ten thousand households and guard Huanglong Mansion."

After a pause, Cai still pointed to the Da'annan of Jilin in later generations and continued, "At this point, the Liao Lord finally realized that things were not good, so he personally led an army of 700,000 to fight, trying to defeat the Jurchens in one fell swoop. Wanyan Aguda also personally led the Jurchens army to attack Yaola, preparing to fight the Khitan."

Speaking of this, Cai still said with a little regret: "It's a pity that the main forces of both sides have not yet fought each other, Yelu Zhangnu launched a mutiny and wanted to make Yan King Yelu Chun the emperor. The Liao lord learned about this and was forced to return from the front line. Wanyan Aguda took advantage of this God-given opportunity to lead the Jurchen army to take the initiative to pursue the Khitan army that returned to the west, and met in the Bubudagang. At that time, the Jurchen actually had only 20,000 troops, so Wanyan Aguda decided to concentrate his troops to attack the central army where the Liao lord was located, and attacked with the left and right wings. The Khitan retreated in a hurry, and the number of troops was too large, so the order was blocked. As a result, they ran around and became more and more chaotic. They were won by the Jurchen chaos and fled."

After Zhao Ji digested it, Cai Jian pointed to the Liaodong area and continued: "With the Khitan's repeated defeats, rebellions continued to occur within the Khitan ruling class. Soon, Gao Yongchang, a deputy general of the Khitan Tokyo, a Bohai native, joined forces to establish himself and occupied more than 50 prefectures in Liaodong. The Liao lord sent Zhang Lin and Yelu Chun to recruit troops to suppress it. Gao Yongchang sent envoys to ask for help from the Jurchens, hoping to join the Jurchens to work together to eliminate the Khitan, but was rejected by the Jurchens. Soon, Wanyan Agu ordered Wanyan Olu to lead the internal and external troops to attack Gao Yongchang."

Cai still pointed to the Liaoyang area first and said, "Wulu led his army south, met Khitan in Chenzhou, and then defeated the Khitan army and conquered Chenzhou." He pointed to the Liaoshui area again and said, "Gao Yongchang led his army to form a formation here to resist the Jurchen army. The Jurchen general Wanyan Jiemu led his army to force the river and defeated Yongchang's army in Shoushan. Gao Yongchang led his remaining troops to retreat to the city of Tokyo. The next day, Gao Shuichang made all the soldiers in the city to fight the Jurchen army, and was defeated again. The Jurchen took advantage of the victory to capture Liaodongjing."

After pointing out the prefecture cities occupied by the Jin army so far, Cai still concluded: "After the Jurchens occupied Liaodong, they absorbed the mature Jurchens here and finally accumulated enough strength to fight the Khitan."

"After this, the Jurchens quickly led their troops westward to capture Liao Shangjing. The Liao master ordered Yelu Chun to lead the army to counterattack Liaodong, but was defeated by Wanyan Diguna, Wanyan Loushi, Wanyan Poluhuo and Wanyan Olugu. In order to prevent the Jurchens from advancing westward, the Liao master appointed Yelu Chun as the commander, recruited 28,000 hungry people in Liaodong and organized them into the Eighth Battalions, known as the "resentful army". They entered the Tarritories Mountain from Ganzhou to defend, attempting to block the Jurchens from entering Liaozhongjing and Liao Shangjing. Unfortunately, the Jurchens had already achieved their power at that time, and the Khitans were also broken by the Jurchens. As a result, Yelu Chun led the "resentful army" to attack at night and was defeated by the Jurchens. The Jurchens followed the situation and eliminated Xianzhou. Then the seven states of Hui, Cheng, Hui, Gan and other seven states surrendered to the Jurchens one by one." Cai still pointed out the general locations of the eight states such as Xian, Hui, Cheng, Hui, and Gan one by one on the map.

Speaking of this, Cai still slowed down and said, "Your Majesty should have known the rest. Wanyan Aguda personally led the Jurchen army to the Khitan capital Liaoshangjing Linhuang Prefecture, and arrived at Shangjing City, and sent envoys to surrender. The Liaoshangjing left behind Tabuye, who believed that Shangjing City was strong and had a rich accumulation, attempting to seize the city. Wanyan Aguda personally came to the city to supervise the battle, and the Jurchen general Wanyan Jiemu led his army to the city first. In less than half a day, the outer city of Liaoshangjing was captured by the Jurchens. Tabuye knew that the city was difficult to protect, so he led his army to surrender. Zhao Liangsi and Lord Zhao and others witnessed the battle with their own eyes."

Cai still picked up a pen and drew a large piece from the territory that originally belonged to the Liao Kingdom, saying, "This part of the territory of the Khitan belongs to the Jurchens now."

Zhao Ji looked at the map and digested it for a long time before he raised his head and asked Cai Jian: "How come your beloved knows the situation between Liao and Jin?"

Cai still said: "I dare not hide your Majesty. Five years ago, I accidentally heard my father say that Your Majesty was intending to recover Yan Yun. Since then, I have begun to pay attention to Yan Yun's situation. Whenever I know that someone has returned from Yan Yun's area, I will go to ask for advice in person. Later, I simply sent two confidants to Yan Yun and Liao Shangjing to collect information. Now my two confidants are still sending information from the Liao and Jin areas to me."

Cai's words were half true and half false. Of course, the false aspect was that he started collecting information from Liao and Jin dynasties five years ago. The true aspect was that he really sent people to Yanyun, Liao Shangjing (also including Liaozhongjing, Liaodongjing) to collect information, and this information was being sent back continuously through carrier pigeons.

When Cai still said that he had already begun to pay attention to the information in Yanyun area when he was fourteen or five years old, Zhao Ji's heart was overwhelming, and he thought to himself: "Is Cai Bian's son so evil? Why haven't I heard of it before?"

Zhao Ji looked at Cai Jian calmly and asked, "Why did you work hard to collect information from Yanyun area when you were young?"

Cai still blushed and said, "The capable ministers and famous generals in history are like carp crossing the river, but I only admire the champion Hou. My wish is to follow the example of the champion Hou Fenglang Juxu, so that our territory of Song Dynasty surpasses the Han and Tang Dynasties."

After hearing Cai's "wish", Zhao Ji suddenly realized and said to himself: "It turns out that he wanted to be the second Huo Qubing. No wonder he was so ambitious at such a young age."

Zhao Ji thought again: "If he is Huo Qubing, then isn't I Liu Che?"

Thinking of this, Zhao Ji's mood suddenly felt extremely comfortable. He even thought: "No! What is Liu Che? I want to surpass Liu Che. Recovering Yan Yun is only my first step to surpass Liu Che. After I recover Yan Yun, I will rest for a few years, and then I will send a large army to sweep the Dangxiang, Jurchens, and Dadan, so that my Song Dynasty can surpass the Han and Tang Dang!"

After a while, Zhao Ji suppressed his excitement, then looked at Cai Jian and said, "Huo Qubing only lived to be twenty-four years old. I think my dear friend might as well change to someone who admires him."

Unexpectedly, Cai still shook his head and said, "Life does not depend on length, but on whether it is exciting or not. If Cai can still enthrone the wolf and make the territory of our Song Dynasty surpass the Han and Tang Dynasties, Cai is still willing to live to be twenty-four years old."

Looking at Cai Jian's resolute eyes, Zhao Ji praised: "You are really the champion Marquis who God has given me!"

After walking a few steps back and forth, Zhao Ji stopped, looked at Cai Jian, and said again: "I promised you that you will make great contributions in the future, and I will be the title of Champion to you!"

Cai still stretched out his hand and said, "One word is certain."

Zhao Ji was stunned for a moment before he realized that Cai still wanted to swear by his high-high, then laughed, slapped Cai still high-high, and said, "One word is certain."

Cai still clasped his fists and said, "I will definitely sweep the barbarians and expand their territory for the officials in this life!"

At this point, Zhao Ji no longer doubted Cai Shen's motives. In his opinion, Cai Shen was a innocent and loyal minister with dreams and ability.

Zhao Ji likes such loyal ministers.

Zhao Ji said with a smile: "In this way, my dear should agree to the joint efforts of Jin to destroy Liao?"

Cai still pointed to the map he drew and said, "Your Majesty, please see, the Khitan has five capitals, five capitals, upper, middle, east, west, and north. Now Tokyo and Shangjing have been lost, and Zhongjing is also under the iron hoof of the Jurchen. Sooner or later, it will be the item in the Jurchen's bag."

Cai still used his finger to circle the Wujing area of ​​Liao Kingdom, and continued: "Although this area only accounts for one-third of the territory of the Khitan, except here, most of the territory of Liao Kingdom is deserts and grasslands."

After pausing, Cai continued: "I won't talk about the desert for now. I will only talk about the grassland area. Yes, this is also the territory of the Khitan, but the people living there are not the Khitans, but the Dadan people. During the Khitan period, the Khitans could still suppress the Dadan people and make the Dadan people obey the Khitan rule. Now, even if the Dadan people do not rebel, they will definitely break away from the control of the Khitan. Therefore, the grassland area can no longer be considered the territory of the Khitan, at least not completely."

Cai still pointed to the Yanyun area for the last time and said, "Now, only Yanyun is left in the control of the Khitan, but this is only a temporary situation. The Jurchens and the Khitan have formed an endless enemy and are bound to destroy the Khitan. At its peak, the Khitan is not an opponent of the Jurchens. Now the Khitan is in trouble with internal and external troubles, how can it be able to defeat the Jurchens? Therefore, the demise of the Khitan is inevitable."

Speaking of this, Cai still looked up at Zhao Ji and said, "If our Song Dynasty does not recover Yan Yun, if the Jurchens destroy Liao Zhongjing and continue to move south, Yan Yun will either return to the Jurchens, Xixia or Dadan. I dare to assert that no matter which of Yan Yun returns to these three sides, our Song Dynasty will inevitably repeat the nightmare of the Khitans going south to rob each year at the beginning of the founding of the country, and then sending troops to fight bloody battles with the barbarians every year, so it is imperative to recover Yan Yun..."

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Chapter completed!