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    Yelu Dashi saw that Chao Yong was unable to advance, and he had no right to humiliate himself and ask for peace, so he had no choice but to drop the proposal.

    It was not until noon that the Liao Kingdom drove over 15,000 horses.

    Yelu Dashi was the last Liao man to cross the river. Seeing that the ransom had been paid in full, he clasped his fists at Chao Yong and said, "Goodbye. After I go back, I will definitely restrain the border soldiers and stop crossing the border to harvest grass and valleys."

    Chao Yong smiled and said: "That's the best. If someone dares to harm our people in Daliang, firearms will explode in your city at any time."

    In the past, the Liao State had an advantage in cavalry, while the Song Army had an advantage in bows and crossbows. There was not much difference in combat power between the two armies, but the initiative was in the hands of the Liao State. The Song Army could only rely on various fortifications to defend passively.  .

    Although the combat power of Liang's soldiers and horses was higher than that of the Song army, without cavalry, their field combat capabilities were still insufficient, and firearms had to be buried in advance or fired with catapults.

    The Liao army could completely use its cavalry to make a surprise attack and catch the Liang army by surprise, so Yelu Dashi was not afraid of Liang's counterattack now.  Although the Liao Kingdom declined, tens of thousands of troops and horses still could not threaten the Liao Kingdom.

    Yelv Dashi forbade the Liao soldiers from raiding grass valleys, just because they did not want to have too many conflicts with the Liang State, lest the Liang State unify the Central Plains in the future and settle accounts after the fall.  Tens of thousands of soldiers and horses pose no threat to the Liao Kingdom, but hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses without cavalry are enough to shake the rule of the Liao Kingdom.

    Yelu Dashi was so frightened that he broke into a cold sweat when he heard what Chao Yong meant, that he would actually send people with firearms to sneak into the Liao Kingdom for revenge.  There are many Han people in the Liao Kingdom, and with the trade between the two countries, there are also many merchants coming and going. It is really not difficult to sneak into the city.  If firearms were really brought into the city and suddenly detonated, the casualties would probably be huge.  If you were more ruthless and waited for Liao officials to pass by before detonating it, you could say that one explosion would be accurate.  And the price is just a few dead soldiers.

    Yelu Dashi suddenly discovered that although the Liang State did not have the troops to attack the Liao State, it had firearms in hand, which was enough to negotiate terms with the Liao State.

    "Prince, don't worry. I will definitely inform the emperor of our country and restrain our soldiers from crossing the border. If someone crosses the border, Liang Guo can send someone to inform me, and I will deal with it strictly."

    Chao Yong nodded and said: "One person crosses the border. I want to see two Khitan heads, otherwise I will send people into your city. It will be difficult to control how many Khitans will be killed or injured."

    Yelu Dashi was very angry when he saw Chao Yong's condescending remarks. Once upon a time, Daliao was threatened by the southerners. In the past, when one of the Liao people was missing, they would send troops to blame, but now it's the other way around.

    However, the situation is stronger than the people. If there is no threat from the Jin Kingdom in the north, the Liao Kingdom can also use all its strength to attack the Liang Kingdom. Although firearms are powerful, they cannot defend everywhere. As long as they break a few cities, the Liao Kingdom may be able to obtain firearms.  .  But now the Liao Kingdom is unable to fight on both sides, and it does not dare to establish new enemies.

    Yelu Dashi gritted his teeth and accepted Chao Yong's threat, and crossed the river on foot. However, his horse became someone else's victory.

    Yelu Yanxi was already impatient waiting on the other side. It was just a show and he had to do a full set. When he saw Yelu Dashi coming back, he asked a few questions and ordered the withdrawal of the troops.

    Yelu Dashi told Chao Yong's threat. Yelu Yanxi was also afraid that there would be a sudden explosion wherever he went, so he issued another imperial edict, strictly prohibiting border troops from crossing the border to harvest grass and valleys.

    Seeing that the Liao Kingdom on the opposite side began to retreat, Chao Yong also ordered the troops to retreat.

    Lu Junyi turned to look at the two pontoon bridges on the river and said, "Prince, why don't you demolish the two pontoon bridges to prevent the Liao people from raiding."

    Chao Yong smiled and said: "No, the Liao people should not dare to make a sneak attack. If they want to make a sneak attack, they will not use these two pontoon bridges, but will go elsewhere. Leave it for the merchants between the two countries."

    Lu Junyi also felt that the prince was right, so he said no more.

    Dong Ping looked at the horses driven by his troops in the distance and said: "Prince, these horses should be allocated to me to expand the cavalry. I promise to train an iron cavalry."

    Hearing this, Lu Junyi hurriedly said: "You already have a thousand reorganized cavalry under your command, but I only have a few scouting horses under my command. Give me half of the points for these horses anyway."

    Guan Sheng, Zhang Kai, and Han Cunbao also opened their mouths to grab horses.

    Chao Yong looked at the five men and said: "Xixia's 400,000-strong army invaded, and the northwest is in urgent need. I will soon lead troops to support Mr. Lao Zhong. I will give him 10,000 war horses if he is willing to stay in Hebei."

    When the five people heard this, they immediately hesitated.  Ten thousand war horses are certainly attractive, but going into battle to kill the enemy and make achievements is even more attractive.  The Liao Kingdom should not go south again in the short term. If they stay in Hebei, they can only train their troops and wait for the day when they can attack Liao to make achievements.  To conquer Liao, we must defeat Xixia, wipe out Wang Qing, Tian Hu, and Tong Guan, and unify the Central Plains. This time will obviously not be short.

      The status of military generals in Daliang is no longer lower than that of civil servants, or even slightly higher than that of civil servants. After all, the old men of Liangshan are all military commanders, but an individual's official position still depends on the merits of his establishment.  Now is the time for Daliang to expand its territory, and it is also the time for generals to make achievements. When the world is at peace, it will be very difficult for generals to make achievements. At that time, it will be easier for civil servants to achieve political achievements.

    Dong Ping thought for a while and said, "Then I'd better follow the prince to fight against Xixia."

    Lu Junyi also said: "I am also willing to follow the prince to conquer the world."

    Guan Sheng, Zhang Kai and Han Cunbao are naturally not far behind.

    Chao Yong looked at the five people and said with a smile: "There must be someone staying in Hebei."

    Dong Ping smiled and said: "General Zhang and General Han are too old to travel long distances. Moreover, the two old generals are famous. With them in charge of Hebei, the Liao Kingdom will definitely not dare to invade again."

    Kai Zhang was not fooled and retorted: "Although I am a bit older, I can also shoot a strong bow and use an iron spear to kill the enemy in battle as well as anyone else."

    Han Cunbao nodded and said: "General Zhang is right. The martyrs are full of ambition in their old age. The prince calls on the Han people all over the world to fight against foreign aggression. How can we fall behind?"

    Chao Yong thought for a while and said: "Let's do this. Let's station General Zhang Kai in Hebei. I will promote you to be the defense envoy of Hebei and be in charge of the troops and horses of the prefectures in Hebei. I will allocate you another 10,000 war horses, and you will train one for me.  When the cavalry comes out, the soldiers can use the brave soldiers recruited from all over Hebei to fight against the enemy. But it is better to leave the training to the old general, what do you think?"

    Seeing what Chao Yong said, Zhang Zhang could only clasp his fists and said: "Zhang Zhang accepts the order. Don't worry, Prince, someone will train an iron cavalry for the Prince."

    Chao Yong nodded and said: "Okay, you can lead troops to garrison Hejian Prefecture. If the Liao people dare to enter and plunder, soldiers and horses from all states can kill them. The capital will then transport black gunpowder, and the Liao people will enter and plunder once. You  Just send someone to sneak into the Liao Kingdom and set off fireworks for them."

    Zhang Kai asked suspiciously: "If you sneak into the Liao Kingdom with firearms, if you are caught by the Liao people, wouldn't you have to leak the firearm formula?"

    Chao Yong smiled and said: "The black powder formula is not that easy to research." (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)
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