Chapter 50: Tough Response

Yelu Hongji's words were like thunder, shaking the ears of the ministers and buzzing.

This conclusion is too amazing. It is really unbelievable to conclude that the Liao Kingdom is a fatal threat from a surprise attack by Wu Ji. However, if you think about it carefully, it makes sense.

Since the Khitan obtained the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, it has become somewhat different from the Huns and Turks. However, when it comes to the crowd, technology, and wealth, there is still a big gap between it and the Song Dynasty and is far from comparable.

The population of the Song Dynasty exceeded 100 million, several times that of the Liao Kingdom, which is incomparable.

Speaking of technology, the Song Dynasty was much ahead. Although the Liao Kingdom could also make a lot of advanced equipment, many technologies were stolen from the Song Dynasty. Despite this, the technological advantages of the Song Dynasty were also very obvious. Although the Liao Kingdom was arrogant, it could not erase this point.

As for the degree of economic development, the Liao Kingdom was farther away. The Liao Kingdom's economic focus was on the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, which was very rich and a very good farming area. However, there were several places in the Song Dynasty that were even richer than the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. Needless to say, the Central Plains was the place where they were heartfelt and rich since ancient times.

In addition, there are also Bashu, Guanzhong, Hanzhong, Jiangnan, and Huaiyang. These places are all different from Yanyun. Economic strength is the biggest gap between the Liao Kingdom and the Song Dynasty. It can be said that the Liao Kingdom's economy is highly dependent on the Song Dynasty.

With the population, scientific and technological strength and financial resources of the Song Dynasty, it was possible to build an army that could conquer and fight. However, for various reasons, the Song Dynasty did not build an elite army from beginning to end, and it was suppressed and fought against the alien race until it perished.

For example, the Song Dynasty was like a child with gold and silver. Without the power to protect himself, it would be a strange thing if the foreign races were not jealous and did not suppress the Song Dynasty.

The Song Dynasty was like a sleeping giant dragon. Once it woke up, the earth would shake the mountains. And Wu Ji's actions could awaken the giant dragon.

"This..." Although the ministers felt it was reasonable, they were reluctant to believe it.

Yelu Hongji glanced at them coldly and said, "Zhao Xu has always wanted to enrich the country and strengthen the army over the years. In fact, he was riding a horse and looking for horses. The Southern Dynasties were rich and there was no need to enrich the country at all. Just take care of those corrupt officials, and the Southern Dynasties would be so rich that it was dazzling. The most important thing is that the Southern Dynasties should strengthen the army and build a large army that can conquer and fight well. Zhao Xu worked hard for many years but had no clue. Wu Ji's emergence was like giving him hope. If he took Wu Ji's convert army as the basis and built a new army of the Southern Dynasties, it would be very successful."

Speaking of this, he paused for a moment and said, "The Southern Dynasties did not lack silver or excellent equipment. What he lacked was the method of building an army. The Congxin Army was born in time. If Zhao Xu followed it and built a new army, plus the thunder bomb, the Southern Dynasties' army surpassed the Tang army's combat power. If it was really time to reach that time, the future of the Great Liao Dynasty was very bad. For this reason, I decided not to give Zhao Xu the opportunity, and to kill the Congxin Army, and to make everything of the Congxin Army disappear."

Looking around the ministers, he said, "Transfer an order, mobilize a large army, prepare for the war in the autumn. I want to lead the imperial army in person!"

Yelu Hongji is really smart. He knows that he must kill the Converted Army in the cradle, otherwise, once he grows up, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"I originally wanted to endure it for a few more years, but now I can't bear it anymore, so I have to start the war early!" Yelu Hongji looked at Han Ju and asked, "Do you have something to say?"

"Your Majesty, you should give Emperor Song a letter of nationality and blame him." Han Ju was busy giving advice.

"Haha!" Yelu Hongji laughed and said, "Okay! Just do what you said. Han Ju, you will follow me and advise the military aircraft."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Han Ju was overjoyed.

"Han Derang is an important official of the Liao Dynasty. He is highly respected. I hope you are like him." Yelu Hongji encouraged him very much.

Return, military camp.

Wu Ji's house was full of people, Huangfu Song, Qi Dabao, Li Mingchu, and Shang Yuan were all there. This was a big gathering, and Wu Ji wanted to arrange tasks for them, from the commander of the capital, and from the top to the top, there were many.

Wu Ji looked at everyone, then slowly spoke, saying, "The task I gave you this time is not to kill the enemy, but to train the army."

"Commander Wu Du, we have not done this training before." No one was a little unconfident.

"If you haven't done it, you won't do it? Just train it just like how you train." A smile flashed across Wu Ji's face and lowered his voice: "Don't you keep complaining about being tired when you are training? You just use it ten times on them."

"Haha!" He laughed loudly, and he was very happy, with a knowing smile on his face.

Thinking about the days when the Converted Army was training, it was really miserable. At that time, they had the urge to curse. If it weren't for the Converted Army's current record, they would have been against the will of heaven.

"Although the training has been a little harder, our combat power is unparalleled in the world! Even the Liao Dynasty's Pishou Army is no match for us!" Everyone shouted excitedly.

There is a reward for your efforts. The training of the Converted Army is very hard, and the training volume is more than ten times that of the ordinary Song Army. However, the effect is huge and you can fight against the skin-club army, which is really proud.

"You are responsible for training. I, Brother Huangfu and Brother Qi, will patrol everywhere and guide you." Wu Ji continued.

"Wu Du Commander, why didn't you gather the army together?" A battalion commander was a little puzzled.

"When we gather together, many things will be easier to deal with. However, it is difficult to keep them secret." Wu Ji shook his head and said, "I have discussed this matter with Wang Shumi and the others. I originally wanted to find a hidden valley, but after searching for it, there was no suitable place. I could only scattered all over the place and sent you out for training."

This time, we have to train an army of 80,000, and it occupies a large area. It is very difficult to find a hidden place that can accommodate an army of 80,000. Not to mention that the Liao Kingdom has many detailed works, and it is very difficult to hide it. In the end, Wu Ji and Wang Shao and others discussed it over and over again, and had to decide to scatter them everywhere and send the Congxin Army to train.

"But if it is dispersed, it is still difficult to keep it confidential." Another battalion commander was a little worried.

"Don't worry about this matter. Wang Shumi personally dealt with it." Wu Ji threw down a bombshell.

Wang Shao is highly powerful and smart, and he personally dealt with it, which makes people feel much more reassuring.

This training is to prepare for the upcoming plunder. Keeping confidentiality is the top priority, so Wang Shao came to arrest him in person.

"So that's it, we'll feel relieved." The crowd was relieved.

Wu Ji told me some more things, so they said goodbye and left, led the teachers to go everywhere to train the new army.

Bian Jing, Jiying Hall. Song Shenzong was discussing state affairs with Wang Anshi.

"Jiefu, do you think Yelu Hongji will raise an army to go south?" Song Shenzong raised his eyebrows, with some expectations.

"Officials, I think he will raise an army to go south." Wang Anshi pondered for a moment and said, "Yelu Hongji is a smart man. He will not be unable to see the importance of Wu Ji's plundering of Liao territory. If he did not send troops at this time, when the new recruits of the Song Dynasty were trained, he would have no chance. According to his nature, he would definitely do it!"

"I think so too, so I'd like to find someone to confirm it." Song Shenzong smiled slightly and said, "He raised his troops south, probably after autumn. This is the hot summer, not the season for military use. Moreover, the Liao people are cold and not heat-resistant. When using military use, the Liao people will complain. More importantly, he will do a big battle, and it will take three or two months to plan."

Speaking of this, he paused slightly: "By then, my 80,000 new recruits will be trained. Wang Shao and Wu Ji and the others will suddenly appear in the Liao territory, plundering the Liao Kingdom, and packing up Yelu Hongji's food and grass and military camps. Yelu Hongji has suffered heavy losses before the battle has occurred. Do you think Yelu Hongji will be amused and cry?"

The tone suddenly turned high and a little sharp: "His face will definitely be brilliant!"

For Song Shenzong, was there anything more joyful than seeing Yelu Hongji's crying face? Song Shenzong was full of red light and excited, as if he had seen Yelu Hongji's failure.

"When the soldiers were not used, the force was not used, they were suddenly attacked and suffered heavy losses. Yelu Hongji's face would definitely make the elders." Wang Anshi nodded vigorously. If this was true, Yelu Hongji would definitely have a strange and brilliant expression.

"Now, it depends on whether Wu Ji's military training method is applicable." Song Shenzong frowned and was a little worried, saying, "If you learn from history, Wu Ji's method is applicable. However, after all, the Song Dynasty has implemented the use of foot cavalry for hundreds of years, and suddenly it is necessary to make changes. I really don't have much calculations. This time, is it too much?"

"This matter... if you don't try it, no one can say." Wang Anshi knew that Song Shenzong had personally arrested military reforms for several years, but there was not much effect. Song Shenzong was not good at military affairs, and he had no confidence. This is normal.

"There is only a try." Song Shenzong frowned even more: "If there is any mistake, it is my fault."

Although Song Shenzong was not familiar with military affairs, he was very brave and took the blame on himself.

"Report to the official family and the letter of the Liao Kingdom." Shao Jiu came in and reported after seeing the ceremony.

"Oh! What did Yelu Hongji say again?" Song Shenzong raised his eyebrows, took it, and immediately became furious: "This Yelu Hongji is too bullying and talking nonsense."

"Official family, how did Yelu Hongji say?" Wang Anshi asked hurriedly.

"He said that one is to hand over Wu Ji and the Thunderbolt bullet. The second is to want the Song Dynasty to compensate for the losses. The third is to double the annual monies." Song Shenzong was angry and roared: "The Liao dog bullied the Song Dynasty for hundreds of years, and the Song Dynasty won a handful. He couldn't stand it? It's so annoying, really awesome!"

Yelu Hongji's three conditions are simply a deception. How could Song Shenzong not be angry?

"Officials, this time, the Song Dynasty must not retreat." Wang Anshi showed his tough side.

"You must respond toughly." Song Shenzong's face turned solemn, and his eyes flashed: "For hundreds of years, the Liao Kingdom has been suppressing the Song Dynasty and is used to bullying people with power. This time, I will not retreat no matter what. Well, just reply to him: Yelu Hongji, if you have to save the property you plundered from the Song Dynasty, I will come to take it!"

The tone is not high, but it is loud and loud!

During the hundreds of years of Song-Liao War, the Song Dynasty was at a disadvantage. There were no such heavy words in the Chanyuan Alliance and Chongxi's increase in coins!
Chapter completed!