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

This conclusion is also too amazing, it is really unbelievable to conclude that the Liao State has a deadly threat from a surprise attack by Wu Ji, but if you think about it carefully, it is not unreasonable.

Since the Khitan got the sixteen states of Yanyun, it has become a little different from the Xiongnu and the Turks, but when it comes to the public, technology, and wealth, there is still a big gap with the Song Dynasty, far from being comparable.

The population of the Song Dynasty exceeded 100 million, which was several times that of the Liao State, which cannot be compared.

When it comes to science and technology, the Song Dynasty was much ahead, although the Liao State could also build a lot of advanced equipment, but a lot of technology was stolen from the Song Dynasty. Despite this, the technological advantages of the Song Dynasty are also obvious, and although the Liao State is arrogant, it cannot erase this.

As for the degree of economic development, Liao is even worse. The economic center of gravity of Liao is in the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun, which is very rich and is a good agricultural area. However, there were several places in the Song Dynasty that were richer than the sixteen states of Yanyun, and the Central Plains was needless to say, it was the land of the heart, the rich land since ancient times.

In addition, there are also the lands of Bashu, Guanzhong, Hanzhong, Jiangnan, and Huaiyang, which are no worse than the land of Yanyun. Economic strength is the biggest gap between the Liao State and the Song Dynasty, so to speak, the economy of the Liao State is highly dependent on the Song Dynasty.

With the population, scientific and technological strength, and financial resources of the Song Dynasty, it was completely possible to pile up an army that could fight well, but due to various reasons, the Song Dynasty never created an elite division, which was pressed and beaten by foreign races until it perished.

For example, the Song Dynasty is like a child with mountains of gold and silver, without the power of self-preservation, it has become a strange thing if the alien race is not angry and does not press the Song Dynasty to fight.

The Song Dynasty is like a sleeping dragon, once it wakes up, the earth will shake the mountains. And Wu Ji's actions may awaken this dragon.

Although the ministers felt that this ...... was reasonable, they were reluctant to believe it.

Yelu Hongji glanced at them coldly and said, "Zhao Ji has always wanted to enrich the country and strengthen the army all these years. In fact, he was riding a horse to find a horse, the Southern Dynasty was already very rich, and there was no need for a rich country at all, as long as those corrupt officials were cleaned up, the Southern Dynasty was dizzyingly rich. The most important thing is that the Southern Dynasty wants to strengthen the army and build a large army that can fight well. Zhao Ji has worked hard for all these years, but he has no clue, Wu Ji's emergence is tantamount to giving him hope, if he uses Wu Ji's converted army as the standard, and builds a new army in the Southern Dynasty, it is likely to succeed. ”

Speaking of this, he paused slightly, and said: "The Southern Dynasty does not lack silver taels, there is no shortage of sophisticated equipment, what is lacking is the method of building an army, and the Guixin Army was born at the right time. If it really comes to that time, the future of Da Liao is very bad. For this reason, I decided to resolutely not give Zhao Ji a chance, I must kill the Returning Army, I must kill Wu Ji, and I must let everything in the Returning Army disappear. ”

Looking around at the ministers, he said, "Spread the decree, mobilize the army, and prepare for the big battle after the autumn." I want to drive the expedition myself! ”

Yelu Hongji was really shrewd, and he knew that he must strangle the Converts in the cradle, otherwise, once they grow 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 a war in advance!" Yelu Hongji looked at Han Ju and asked, "Do you still have something to say?" ”

"Your Majesty, you should give Emperor Song a letter of state and rebuke him." Han Ju was busy coming up with ideas.

"Haha!" Yelu Hongji laughed and said, "Good! Just do what you say. Han Ju, you will follow me and counsel the military aircraft. ”

"Emperor Xie!" Han Ju was overjoyed.

"Han Derang is an important minister of Daliao, and he is highly respected, and I hope you will be like him." Yelu Hongji was very encouraging.

xxxxxx conversion, barracks.

Wu Ji's house was full of people, including Huangfu Song, Qi Dabao, Li Mingchu, and Shang Yuan. This is a big gathering, and Wu Ji wants to arrange tasks for them, from the commander of the capital to the head of the capital.

Wu Ji glanced at everyone, then slowly spoke, and said, "The task given to you this time is not to ask you to kill the enemy, but to train the army. ”

"Commander Wu Du, we haven't done this training yet." All of them are a little less confident.

"Won't you do it if you haven't done it? How you are trained, you are trained. A smile flashed across Wu Ji's face, and he lowered his voice and said, "When you were training, didn't you scream hard and be tired? and you will use it on them tenfold. ”

"Haha!" Laughing all the way, very happy, with a knowing smile on their faces.

Thinking about the words that the Converts trained were really miserable. At that time, they had the urge to scold their mothers, if it weren't for the current record of the Converting Army, they would have turned against the sky a long time ago.

"Although the training is a little hard, our combat strength is unparalleled in the world! Even the leather chamber army of the Liao State is not our opponent! All of them shouted excitedly.

The training of the Converting Army is very hard, and the amount of training is more than ten times that of the ordinary Song Army, but the effect is very huge, and it can be pressed against the leather room army, which is really proud.

"You are in charge of training, I, Brother Huangfu, Brother Qi, will patrol around and guide you." Wu Ji continued.

"Wu Du commands, why don't you gather the army together?" The commander of a battalion was somewhat puzzled.

"Together, a lot of things are much easier to deal with. However, it is difficult to keep secrets. Wu Ji shook his head and said, "I have discussed this matter with Wang Shumi. I wanted to find a hidden valley, but I searched and searched, but there was no suitable place. I can only scatter you all over the place and send you out to train. ”

This time, we have to train an army of 80,000 troops, and the space occupied is very large, and it is very difficult to find a hidden place that can accommodate an army of 80,000. Not to mention, there are a lot of detailed works in Liao, and it is difficult to hide it. In the end, Wu Ji and Wang Shao discussed back and forth, and had to decide to scatter everywhere and send the Guixin army to train.

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

"You can rest assured about this. The king personally disposed of it. Wu Ji dropped a bombshell.

Wang Shao is high-powered and shrewd, and he personally handles it, which is a lot more reassuring.

This training was to prepare for the upcoming large-scale plunder, and secrecy was the top priority.

"I see, we're relieved." The crowd was relieved.

Wu Ji told some more things, so they said goodbye and left, led the instructors, and went to various places to train the new army.

xxxxxx Bianjing, Jiying Palace. Song Shenzong was discussing state affairs with Wang Anshi.

"Jiefu, do you think Yelu Hongji will raise troops to go south?" Song Shenzong raised his eyebrows, quite expectant.

"The official, the minister thought he would raise troops and go south." Wang Anshi groaned for a moment and said, "Yelu Hongji is a shrewd person, he won't fail to see the important surname of Wu Ji's captivity and plundering of the Liao Realm. If he does not send troops at this time, when the recruits of the Great Song Dynasty are trained, he will have no chance. According to his surname, he will definitely be! ”

"That's what I think, and I'd like to find someone to confirm." Song Shenzong smiled slightly and said, "He set up troops to go south, and he should be going after the autumn." At this time, it is the time of hot summer, not the season of using soldiers, and moreover, the Liao people are cold and not heat-resistant. What's more, he will do a big job, and it will have to be planned for three or two months. ”

Speaking of this, he paused slightly: "At that time, my 80,000 recruits have been trained, Wang Shao and Wu Ji led 80,000 recruits, suddenly appeared in the Liao realm, plundered the Liao country, and cleaned up Yelu Hongji's grain, grass and military camps. ”

The tone of his voice suddenly turned high, and he was a little sharp: "His face must be brilliant!" ”

For Song Shenzong, is there anything that makes him happier than seeing Yelu Hongji's crying face? Song Shenzong's face was red and excited, as if he had seen Yelu Hongji's defeat.

"When the soldiers are useless and the strength is not used, they are suddenly attacked and suffer heavy losses, and Yelu Hongji's face will definitely be long." Wang Anshi nodded vigorously. If this were the case, Yelu Hongji would definitely have a strange and brilliant expression.

"Now, it depends on whether Wu Ji's method of training is applicable." Song Shenzong frowned, a little worried, and said, "If history is a mirror, Wu Ji's method is applicable." However, after all, the Great Song Dynasty has practiced the step system for hundreds of years, and suddenly it is necessary to change, and I really don't have much success. This time, isn't it too much? ”

"This is the ...... If you don't give it a try, no one can say. Wang Anshi knew that Song Shenzong had personally grasped the military reform for several years, but it had not achieved much success. For the way of soldiers, Song Shenzong is not good at it, he has no confidence, this is normal.

"I had to try." Song Shenzong's brows tightened: "If there is any mistake, it is my fault." ”

Although Song Shenzong is not proficient in military affairs, he is not lacking in courage and takes the fault on himself.

"The official family, the national letter of the Liao State." Shao Jiu came in and reported after the ceremony.

"Oh! What did Jeruhunki say? Song Shenzong raised his eyebrows, took a look, and was immediately furious: "This Yelu Hongji is too deceitful and talks nonsense. ”

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

"He said that the first is to hand over Wu Ji and hand over the thunderbolts. The second is to ask Da Song to compensate for losses. The third is to ask the Great Song Dynasty to double the annual coin. Song Shenzong was furious and roared: "Liao Dog has bullied the Great Song Dynasty for hundreds of years, and the Great Song Dynasty has taken a handful, so he can't stand it?" Infuriating, really annoying! ”

Yelu Hongji's three conditions are simply deceitful, how can Song Shenzong not be angry.

"Official, this time, Da Song must not retreat." Wang Anshi showed a tough side.

"Be sure to respond strongly." Song Shenzong's face was solemn, and the light in his eyes flashed: "For hundreds of years, the Liao State has been suppressing the Great Song Dynasty, and it is used to bullying people. This time, I won't back down no matter what. Well, just reply to him: Yelu Hongji, the property you plundered the Great Song Dynasty must be saved, and I will come to get it! ”

The tone is not high, but it is loud!

In the hundreds of years of the Song-Liao War, the Song Dynasty has always been at a disadvantage, and the alliance of the Yuanyuan and the Chongxi increase of coins did not have such weighty words!

(To be continued)