I Can Control My Ancestors

But this earth-shattering blow from Gu Jin completely overturned his understanding.

Li Deming took several deep breaths, barely suppressing the raging waves in his heart.

He waved his hand for the scout who brought the news to leave, and only he, the Crown Prince, Zhang Pu, Yeli Renrong, and other core confidants remained in the tent.

"Father, this... this Gu Jin is truly a divine person!" Li Yuanhao regained his composure, his tone mixed with complex emotions—shock, apprehension, and even a hint of barely noticeable admiration, "He actually accomplished this impossible feat!"

"He must be addressed as an official!" This time Li Deming did not react as he did the last time; instead, he reproached his most beloved Crown Prince.

Barbarians fear power but do not cherish virtue, this saying is indeed accurate.

At least it can be seen in Li Deming’s case.

Of course, despite the rebuke, Li Deming did not say much else; his fingers unknowingly tapped on the tabletop, his eyes flickering uncertainly.

After contemplating for a long time, he slowly spoke: "Wang Yingchen...lost."

Li Deming slowly uttered these words with a slight certainty, "The gateway to Youzhou State is open; the Sixteen States of Yan Yun, the Liao Kingdom cannot hold them."

"At this moment, Wang Yingchen is not thinking about counter-attacking but rather about how to flee north with as many of his troops and belongings as possible."

Advisor Zhang Pu immediately chimed in, his eyes shining brightly, "Your Majesty is wise!"

"The great momentum of Liao is gone, and the forces in the Western Capital Road must be empty!"

"If Yelv Xiezhen wants to retreat eastward to join Wang Yingchen, he would not dare to entangle with our army. This is an unprecedented good opportunity for our Great Bai Gao kingdom!"

Yeli Renrong also clapped his hands and said, "Exactly! Previously, we waited for the price to rise, but now the value has changed!"

"This Liao ship is going to sink, how can we tie ourselves to it any longer?"

"The urgent task is to immediately repair relations with the Song Dynasty, stabilize Gu Jin... Lord Gu, and at the same time... swallow this piece of fat, the Western Capital Road, as quickly as possible!"

At this moment, Li Yuanhao fully understood, his eyes rekindled with ambitious flames: "Yes! What Wang Yingchen promised us was merely a piece of empty paper!"

"But now, we can take it into our own hands!"

"Seize the opportunity while Yelv Xiezhen is eager to retreat eastward; attack with full force, capturing as much as possible!"

"Then immediately send someone to show goodwill to Gu Jin, reaffirm the alliance, and even... help him restrain Yelv Xiezhen, preventing him from returning east smoothly!"

Li Deming looked at his ministers and son, who reached an agreement in an instant, and showed a satisfied expression on his face.

This is what he wanted: to assess the situation and prioritize interests.

"Yuanhao, what Zhang Pu said aligns deeply with my intentions!" Li Deming suddenly stood up, the decision made, no longer hesitating, "Pass my decree—"

"Immediately muster all the forces, no longer holding back, attack with full force the various states and counties of Liao’s Western Capital Road!"

"Especially Datong Prefecture, seize it at all costs while it is understaffed!"

"What we want is not plunder, but real occupation!"

"Additionally, select a well-spoken envoy, bring generous gifts, and immediately go to the Song Army camp to meet with Lord Gu."

"Inform them that our Western Xia has always adhered to the alliance agreement, and upon hearing of the Grand Tutor’s great victory, specially came to congratulate!"

"And express that our army will launch a full-scale attack on the west line to hold back Yelv Xiezhen, assisting the Great Song in recovering Yan Yun!"

At this point, Li Deming paused in his speech.

He sighed deeply.

Then, amidst the astonished gazes of everyone, he took up pen and paper.

"Your Majesty?!"

Immediately, a minister exclaimed in surprise, "What are you doing...?"

Even Li Yuanhao looked bewildered.

But Li Deming, looking solemn, didn’t glance at them, only said in a deep voice: "With Lord Gu’s temperament, I’m afraid he won’t easily forgive us..."

"If Lord Gu does not allow, this letter can be given to him."

"Our Great Bai Gao Kingdom is willing to be a vassal of the Great Song."

"But ask for Lord Gu’s leniency."

"Father!!!" Li Yuanhao almost lost control and shouted, "Why to this extent?!"

"Our army has not yet moved..."

He believed that Gu Jin might not have noticed their intentions, and furthermore, the war in Western Xia did not affect the blood battle at Juyong Pass.

However, Li Deming’s eyes remained firm.

He looked intently at Li Yuanhao: "Swearing allegiance and being a vassal, so what?"

"As long as there is a chance of survival—"

"In the future, we can fight back!"

"Do not forget, in the past, your father had also sworn allegiance to the Liao Kingdom!"

As he spoke these last words, a deep hope flashed in his eyes as he looked at Li Yuanhao.

Seeing this, Li Yuanhao finally fell silent, met his father’s gaze, and seriously nodded: "Your son understands!"

.....

The Liao Army’s movements were extremely fast.

Wang Yingchen was evidently desperate this time, even going to the frontline himself, relying on his reputation in Liao to stabilize the scattered military morale.

The Song Army had already fully mobilized!

Gu Jin had already made detailed plans, commanding soldiers from all directions to continuously attack with Juyong Pass as the center.

The strategic advantages brought by the capture of Juyong Pass were instantly magnified, with the Song Army using Juyong Pass as a new pivot and springboard, splitting the troops in multiple routes, like several drawn swords, rapidly penetrating into the heartland of Yan Yun.

The main forces of the Song Army, led by Cao Bin and other veteran generals, exited Juyong Pass, without hesitation, heading east, their iron blades pointing directly at the core of Liao’s Nanjing Road—Youzhou State.

This is the primary goal of the entire campaign, aiming to destroy Liao’s command hub in Yan Yun and capture the main forces of the Liao Army.

In addition, there was an elite division, exiting from Gubeikou Gate and Juyong Pass towards the north, quickly sweeping westward along the Yan Mountain range, and securing various passes, such as Ruzhou State and Guzhou State.

The objective is to completely sever the connection between the Yan Yun region and Liao’s Central Capital and Shangjing direction.

To prevent Liao reinforcements and to trap the enemies and prevent the Youzhou Liao Army from fleeing north.

Another large army advanced from the Gubeikou Gate and Juyong Pass line towards the southeast, targeting directly Shunzhou State.

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