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

"After you've made your selection, please wait for the inspection."

Li Shifu, who was desperate for money,

He led his troops into the armory.

They were so engrossed in watching it that their eyes practically glowed green.

The weapons and armor inside,

They were all transported to the front lines from various places.

No heavy armor,

There aren't many even in the China League One.

However, a large amount of light armor was piled up.

The weapons were mostly spears and waist knives.

Li Shifu was the first to snatch up all the spots in the China League One.

Something felt off when I picked it up.

This thing is too light.

Upon closer inspection,

The nail plates are thicker and larger.

There were even armor plates on his chest larger than a palm.

"What kind of junk is this?"

Li Shifu said to his soldiers

"Put all of these armors back!"

Li Qiong walked in with a smile: "Brother Li doesn't know what's good for him."

Li Shifu pointed to the armor and said:

"The armor plates are too large, brittle and easily cracked, and cannot be used on the battlefield."

Li Qiong said, "These armor plates have all been repeatedly forged."

"Not only is it as sturdy as the previous thin armor plates,"

"And the entire suit of armor is also lighter."

"If you don't believe me, take a closer look."

Li Shifu actually squatted down.

He drew his sword and grazed the side of a piece of armor.

He quickly chuckled and exclaimed, "Good stuff!"

Li Qiong said, "These were forged using a water-powered forging hammer."

"I've heard that the uniforms will be gradually changed over the next few years,"

"And priority will be given to Sichuan's elite troops,"

"You guys were lucky to run into them this time."

Li Shifu laughed even more heartily.

After selecting the equipment,

The number was handed over to the clerks brought by Li Qiong for counting.

With nothing else to do, Li Shifu asked:

"General Li often fought against the Jin army?"

Li Qiong said, "The Jurchens didn't leave many troops with the puppet regime in Hebei last year."

"There are indeed a large number of former Liao-Han troops,"

"They also recruited some Han soldiers from Hebei."

"Yue Fei and I often led troops northwards,"

"Go and ambush those Han soldiers,"

"Occasionally, we were able to ambush Jin soldiers."

“Those Han soldiers are utterly defeated,”

"Being ambushed resulted in a complete rout."

"How does the fighting strength of the Jin army compare to that of the Western Xia army?" Li Shifu asked.

Li Qiong shook her head: "I have never fought a war against the Western Xia."

“I used to be a scholar at the state school.”

"Disrespect, disrespect!"

Li Shifu was immediately filled with respect.

There was even a hint of inferiority among warriors when facing scholars.

Chapter 243 Strict Military Discipline

Li Qiong asked, "Have you ever fought against the Western Xia?"

Li Shifu said, "My family has guarded Qingjian City for generations."

“That’s a fortified town,”

"Not far south of Suide Military City."

"Every time the Western Xia invaded,"

"Both my father and I are going to send troops."

"Unfortunately, there aren't many soldiers,"

"There aren't enough soldiers or armor either,"

"The rations and pay provided by the imperial court."

"Most of them were swallowed up by that bastard Liu Yanqing."

"The Western Xia soldiers were nothing special,"

"If I had enough food and armor,"

“Training five thousand soldiers is enough to defeat tens of thousands of Western Xia soldiers.”

"Haha, you've got quite the nerve."

Li Qiong laughed loudly.

When Li Shifu rebelled against Xia and surrendered to Song...

But he only brought eight hundred soldiers with him.

They were surrounded and intercepted by tens of thousands of Western Xia soldiers.

Finally, he was able to lead his soldiers and their families thousands of miles to surrender to the Southern Song Dynasty.

Moreover, the number of troops along the way kept increasing.

When the people of Shaanxi learned that he intended to surrender to the Song Dynasty,

People joined the team with their families.

Some historical records state that he took 40,000 people with him.

These two in front of me,

One was forced to invest money.

Betrayed the Jin dynasty and surrendered to the Xia dynasty.

Finally, he betrayed the Xia dynasty and surrendered to the Song dynasty.

Another one abandoned his studies to join the army.

Recruiting soldiers to resist the Jin dynasty

Finally, he betrayed the Song Dynasty and surrendered to the Jin Dynasty.

Life choices

It is often difficult to put into words.

After discussing the Hebei battlefield for a while, Li Qiong said seriously:

"Our army will soon be marching north,"

"Your troops will stay behind to defend the city."

"Remember to discipline your soldiers,"

"The people must not be disturbed."

"Any violation will be subject to military law!"

"Yes!"

Li Shifu straightened his back and accepted the order.

But I was very disappointed.

His soldiers were indeed only capable of defending the city.

Return to camp with the equipment.

Didn't wait long,

Father Li Yongqi also returned.

Li Shifu asked curiously, "Father, the two armies have joined forces?"

"Didn't the coach offer you a drink?"

Li Yongqi said in a low voice, "In Zhao Prefecture, the literary talent is mainly represented by Zong Ze."

"In martial arts, victory is primarily achieved through passes."

"Generals like Yue Fei and Li Qiong were all promoted by Zong Ze."

"Zong Ze was extremely strict in disciplining his troops, and the soldiers were really craving food,"

"Only two days a month,"

"Drinking in shifts."

"If he drinks on other days,"

"The punishment ranges from corporal punishment to beheading."

"Military discipline is that strict?"

Li Shifu was quite surprised.

Li Yongqi said, "I've heard that Yue Fei was even stricter in disciplining his troops."

"Some soldiers went into town for a meal but didn't pay."

"He was actually beheaded and his head was displayed to the public on Yue Fei's orders."

"They even shouted things like 'I'd rather freeze to death than dismantle a house, I'd rather starve to death than loot,'"

"Then they went to the territory of the puppet Song dynasty,"

"We will not harass the people in enemy territory."

"Right now, in Zhen Ding Prefecture,"

"Although the Jurchens installed a puppet emperor,"

"But a large number of officials and common people volunteered to act as spies for Yue Fei."