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To the north of the Great Song Dynasty, the Liao State, a country that has been a great threat to the Great Song Dynasty since its founding.

Even during the reigns of Emperor Taizu of Song and Emperor Taizong of Song, the Great Song Dynasty was unable to confront the Liao state. Not to mention the Great Song Dynasty after this.

In the Song-Liao War, the Great Song Korea had a chance to win.

Even the population of the Liao State was less than one-tenth of the Great Song Dynasty. But the military superiority of nomads has been brought into full play.

Powerful cavalry, coming and going like the wind.

Let the Song army, which lacks cavalry, only be able to hold strategic points. By constantly expanding the army and building fortresses and fortresses, it blocked the attack of the Liao cavalry.

However, this still could not change the unfavorable situation of the Great Song Dynasty in the war with the Liao State.

With the signing of the “Alliance of the Lanyuan”, the Great Song Dynasty bowed to the Liao State and bowed to the subjects, which was a shame for the entire Great Song Dynasty, or a shame for the Han people.

The Great Song Dynasty paid tribute to the Liao State every year, sending years coins in exchange for the Liao State’s non-attack.

Such a peace is also a peace of complete shame.

Even so, the Liao State would find an opportunity to launch an offensive on the border at any time and invade the Great Song Dynasty.

This time, the Liangshan rebels fought in full swing with the Great Song Dynasty. With such a large-scale war, it was naturally impossible for the Liao State to turn a blind eye.

In early May, the Liao Kingdom went to Beijing, the climate is warm, the pasture grows, and it is the best time of the year.

The last emperor of the Liao State, Emperor Tianzuo, was also in a very good mood.

Under his rule, the Liao state has become the most powerful country in the East and the world. This made him very conceited, and he was known as one of the most wise and powerful emperors of all dynasties.

However, in fact, the current situation in the Liao State is not good. In the thirteen years since Emperor Tianzuo succeeded to the throne, he has enjoyed pleasure and done nothing, resulting in corruption in the dynasty, dispersion of people’s hearts, intensification of internal and external contradictions, and a difficult situation at home and abroad. In particular, the oppression of other ethnic groups other than the Khitan by the Liao State has made the people of all ethnic groups miserable. Although the military strength of the Liao State is strong, many ethnic groups dare to be angry but dare not speak. However, as anger accumulated, it was only a matter of time before they raised troops against the brutal rule of the Liao State.

At least, Wanyan Abone, who had already established supreme dominance among the various tribes of the Jurchen tribes, was already planning to rebel against the Liao State.

Although, the difference in strength between the two sides is huge. In history, when Yan Ah Bone started fighting, there were only 2,500 people. And at this time, the Liao State had hundreds of thousands of iron horses. But after Yan A Bone Fight, he still raised troops against Liao without hesitation.

The seemingly powerful Liao State was repeatedly defeated in the war to suppress Yan Abone. Ten years later, the Jin Kingdom, established by the Jurchens, collapsed.

Of course, it was naturally impossible for Emperor Tianzuo to know all this. He is still immersed in the dream of being the ruler of this land.

So much so that after hearing about the civil strife in the Great Song Dynasty, Emperor Tianzuo immediately realized that his opportunity had come.

“Your Majesty, the Song people are in civil unrest. The Song court had no way to deal with the rebellious Liangshan chaotic army. It is reported that the two sides have gathered hundreds of thousands of troops and are engaged in a decisive battle. The victory of this decisive battle may determine who will become the master of the Song Kingdom. “The Privy Envoy of the Liao State, Xiao Feng, the King of Lanling County, prayed first.

“Hmph! The Song court was too incompetent. Even a group of bandits could not suppress it, but made it sit bigger, which was simply too humiliating. In other words, our Liao country has already killed all those anti-thieves. Emperor Tianzuo snorted coldly.

He was completely blind to the Great Song court, especially Emperor Huizong of Song.

“Your Majesty, how can the cowardly and incompetent Song people compare with us Khitans? We are eagles in the sky and wolves in the steppe. And the Song people are just weak cattle and sheep. Xiao Fengxian said.

“Haha! That’s right. The Song people are cowardly and incompetent, and they are only worthy to produce gorgeous clothes for us, and give us gold, silver, and silk. We Khitans, we only need to use bows and arrows and machetes to get everything! Emperor Tianzuo looked arrogant.

In his opinion, the Liao State was able to defeat the Song State, and then use strong military force to force the Great Song Dynasty to submit, and pay them annual coins, which is undoubtedly a great victory and something to be proud of.

Even if this is actually a banditry. But at least they are the winners. Whatever the winner does, he deserves it.

“This time, the Song people are in civil strife, do we have the opportunity to attack south again, seize the Song people’s Jizhou East Road, Jizhou West Road and Hedong Road and other territories, and advance our territory to the bank of the Yellow River?” Emperor Tianzuo looked at the map hanging on the wall. 、

Although the territory of the Liao Kingdom is extremely vast, it covers nearly five million square kilometers.

However, these territories are all in the north, they are bitter cold and sparsely populated.

In contrast, the territory of the Song Kingdom in the south is much warmer. The population is also larger.

If it can go south and occupy those territories, it will allow the Liao Kingdom to have better pastures.

“Your Majesty, the Song people are in civil strife and have a serious loss of strength. This is naturally a great opportunity for my Liao Kingdom. If the army of the Liao State takes the opportunity to go south, it will be impossible for the Song people to withstand our attack!” Xiao Fengxian replied.

“Very good! Order the ministries and prepare to call up the army! Within three months, an army of 100,000 warriors was conscripted. I want to break the northern border of the Song people and fight all the way to the bank of the Yellow River! Emperor Tianzuo ordered.

“Yes, Your Majesty!” Xiao Fengxian replied.

Although the Liao State has only a population of tens of millions, almost all the people in this country are soldiers. Especially those nomadic tribes, they are even more on horseback to fight, dismounted and grazing, all of them are excellent cavalry.

This made it very easy for the Liao State to recruit a hundred thousand powerful army.

“By the way, how is the situation with the Jurchens? After Yan A Bone beat that lowly guy, is he still unwilling to submit to Xuan? Emperor Tianzuo asked.

“Your Majesty, after Yan A Bone is arrogant and arrogant, thinking that he has become the leader of the Jurchens, he dares to go against His Majesty’s will. His actions were simply looking for death, and it was to bring disaster to the Jurchens. My army in Daliao can slaughter all the Jurchens at any time! Xiao Fengxian looked disdainful.

Indeed, the Tianzuo Emperor and the ministers of the Liao State did not put the Jurchens in their eyes from beginning to end. You know, the total population of the Jurchens is only more than one million. Moreover, it is divided into countless tribes, large and small. This is not a threat to the Liao State at all.

“Very good, then send troops to solve the Yan A bone fight first, and then invade the Song Kingdom!” Emperor Tianzuo made a decision.

“Yes, Your Majesty!” Xiao Fengxian replied.