Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

Firearms are powerful,

But it is also impossible to defend all areas.

Once a few cities are captured,

The Liao Kingdom might then be able to acquire firearms.

However, the Liao Kingdom is currently unable to wage war on two fronts.

They dared not make any new enemies.

Yelü Dashi gritted his teeth and accepted Zhao Yuan's threat.

So they walked across the river.

His warhorse, however, became someone else's spoils of war.

Yelü Yanxi, waiting on the other side of the river, had long since grown impatient.

But if you're going to put on an act, you have to go all the way.

Upon seeing Yelü Dashi return,

I asked a couple of questions,

He then ordered a withdrawal of troops.

Yelü Dashi recounted Zhao Yuan's threats.

Yelü Yanxi was also afraid that wherever he went,

An explosion occurred suddenly.

Then another imperial edict was issued.

Border troops are strictly prohibited from crossing the border to raid for food.

Seeing that the Liao army on the other side had begun to retreat.

Zhao Yuan also ordered the troops to return to base.

Lu Junyi turned his head to look at the two pontoon bridges on the river.

"Your Majesty, should we dismantle the two pontoon bridges?"

"To prevent a surprise attack by the Liao people."

Zhao Yuan smiled and said, "No need."

"The Liao people probably wouldn't dare to launch a sneak attack."

"If they were to launch a sneak attack,"

"We won't use those two pontoon bridges either,"

"Instead, they will go to other places."

"Keep it for merchants traveling between the two countries."

Lu Junyi also agreed with the king's words.

He then said no more.

Zhang Qing, however, was looking at the warhorses being driven by his troops in the distance.

"Your Majesty, please allocate these horses to me to expand my cavalry."

"I guarantee I will train an iron cavalry."

Upon hearing this, Lu Junyi hurriedly said,

"You already have at least a thousand fully-equipped cavalrymen under your command,"

"I only have a few scouts under my command,"

"I'll get half of this horse, no matter what."

Guan Sheng, Zhang Kai, and Han Cunbao also spoke up to grab the horse.

Zhao Yuan looked at the five people and said,

"The Western Xia army of 400,000 invaded,"

"The Northwest is in dire need of help. I am about to lead my troops to support General Zhong."

"Who is willing to stay in Hebei?"

"I'll give him ten thousand warhorses."

Upon hearing this, the five people

Suddenly hesitated.

Ten thousand warhorses are certainly attractive,

But going into battle to kill the enemy

Making achievements and establishing a career is even more attractive.

The Liao Kingdom is unlikely to invade southward again in the near future.

Those who remained in Hebei could only train the troops.

We must wait until the day we conquer Liaodong to achieve our goals.

To conquer the Liao Dynasty, one must first defeat the Western Xia.

Sweep away Wang Qing, Tian Hu, and Tong Guan.

Unify the Central Plains

This timeframe will obviously not be short.

The status of military generals in the Great Liang Dynasty was no lower than that of civil officials.

Even slightly higher than civil officials,

After all, the old men of Liangshan were all military generals.

However, an individual's official rank is determined by the amount of merit they have accumulated.

Now is the time for the Great Liang to expand its territory.

It was also a time for military generals to establish their merits and achieve great things.

When the world is at peace,

It would be extremely difficult for a military general to establish further merit.

At that time, it was civil officials who were more likely to achieve political success.

Zhang Qing thought for a moment, then said,

"Then I will follow the King to fight against the Western Xia."

Lu Junyi also said, "I am also willing to follow Your Majesty in conquering the world."

Guan Sheng, Zhang Kai, and Han Cunbao were naturally not to be outdone.

Zhao Yuan looked at the five people.

"Someone has to stay behind in Hebei."

Zhang Qing smiled and said, "General Zhang and General Han are quite old."

"Long journeys are not advisable,"

"Moreover, both old generals are renowned for their prestige,"

"With them in charge of Hebei,"

"The Liao Kingdom will certainly not dare to invade again."

Zhang Kai, however, was not fooled and retorted.

"Although I am a bit old,"

"But it was also drawn with a stiff bow,"

"Wielding an iron spear, he is second to none in battle."

Chapter 1797 is out!

Han Cunbao nodded and said, "General Zhang is right."

"The martyrs are still ambitious in their old age."

"Your Majesty calls upon all Han Chinese to resist foreign aggression."

"How can we fall behind?"

Zhao Yuan thought for a moment and said, "How about this?"

"Let General Zhang Kai garrison Hebei."

"I promote you to the position of Defense Commissioner of Hebei,"

"Commanding the troops of all prefectures and counties in Hebei."

"I'll allocate you another ten thousand warhorses,"

"You must train me an iron cavalry,"

“We can call upon brave soldiers recruited from all over Hebei to provide manpower.”

"You are all capable of going into battle and fighting the enemy."

"But this matter of training troops,"

"It's safer to leave it to the old general."

"General Zhang, what do you think?"

Zhang Kai saw Zhao Yuan say this.

He could only clasp his hands in greeting and say,

"Open your hand to receive the command, Your Majesty, rest assured."

"I will certainly train an iron cavalry for Your Majesty."

Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "Okay."

"You shall lead the troops to garrison Hejian Prefecture."

"If the Liao people dare to enter and plunder,"

“The troops of each state can be annihilated.”

"Gunpowder will be shipped from the capital later,"

"The Liao people plundered once they entered the territory,"

"You should send someone to infiltrate the Liao Kingdom and set off fireworks for them."

Zhang Kai asked suspiciously, "Infiltrating the Liao Kingdom with firearms?"

"What if we get captured by the Liao people?"

"Wouldn't that reveal the firearms formula?"

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "The formula for gunpowder is not so easy to research."

……

Everyone had eaten and drunk their fill.

Zhao Yuan then ordered the soldiers to remove the table and chair.

Then hang up the huge map.

Everyone, please look at this map that's hanging up.

Everyone knows that a meeting is about to be held.

They all sat upright and solemnly.