Chapter 1570: The chaos of the Liao Kingdom, Li Duo's comprehension
Chapter 1570: The chaos of Liao Kingdom, Li Duo’s realization
In addition, there are 25,000 central garrison troops and horses.
The main regular army of the Xia Kingdom was called the Qisheng Army, numbering around 100,000.
The rest are the local armies, mainly including the Xiping Army Division in Guazhou, the Yan Army Division in Heishui Town on the border with Mongolia in the north, the Weifu Army Division in Heishan, the Baimaqiang Town Military Division in the north of Zhongxing Prefecture (Yinchuan), and the Jin Army Division. The country borders Xiangqing Army in Xiazhou, Gansu Military Division in Xuanhua Prefecture, Zhuoluo and Nanjun Division in Xining Prefecture.
These local armies have a total of about 500,000 troops.
In fact, the population of the Xia Kingdom is not large, about two to three million! The reason why there are so many soldiers and horses is because all the people of the Xia Kingdom are soldiers.
Anyone under sixty years old and over fifteen years old should prepare their own bows, arrows, and armor! In other words, as long as they are men within this age, they are considered soldiers! However, the combat power of these soldiers and horses is far inferior to that of the regular army. It is impossible to say that they are militiamen. More suitable.
Listening to Shen Tang's explanation, Li Duo's eyes were opened! In this era, the Song Dynasty had very few contacts with the countries in the Western Regions, and did not know the specific news. This is why there are some biases in some judgments. .
The news about Shen Tang was also obtained through Dark Night Pavilion and the caravan.
Nowadays, the caravans under Youcai connect almost all countries! Of course, these caravans are not just for selling goods, many caravan members have been developed into members of the Dark Night Pavilion.
Even if they are not members of the Dark Night Pavilion, these caravans have already planned and consciously collected some information from various aspects under Shen Tang's orders and sent them back.
Although these messages are complicated, they have given Shen Tang a great help, especially when analyzing the overall situation of various countries, he can start from a higher perspective.
The relationship between countries is never one-way, but a multi-faceted complex! Especially the Liao Kingdom, in addition to bordering Mongolia, Xixia, and Tubo, the West also has complicated relations with many small countries in the Western Regions!
Let’s talk about the Liao Kingdom, it does have some skills! Although the Khitan tribe was wiped out by the Jurchen tribe, and then Yelu Dashi took the remaining defeated soldiers to the west, but first established the foundation in Kedun City, and then established the city in Yemil proclaim oneself emperor.
After defeating the Seljuq Empire coalition, it not only became powerful in Central Asia, but also became famous in European countries.
Many countries in the Western Regions surrendered under the iron heel of the Liao Kingdom! Even at that time, the Jin Kingdom sent troops to hunt down the remnant tribe several times, but they were all defeated by Yelu Dashi. This made the Jin Kingdom give up its attack on the Khitan people. of conquest.
Moreover, the Yelu Dashi Period coincided with the Second Crusade! There is a rumor in Europe that there was a great and mysterious priest King John in the East, who also defended Christian doctrine! This is why the pronunciation of Chinese in Russian, Latin, etc. is similar to Khitan for the sake of.
Listening to Shen Tang's narration, Li Duo's eyes also shone with light!
"What do you mean, sir, we can choose to send troops, but we can't help Xia Guo in vain?"
Li Duo said thoughtfully.
"This is self-heating!"
Shen Tang was not embarrassed at all, "Although the Xia Kingdom is small, we in the Song Dynasty also lack green salt, weapons and even horses!"
"Sir, I understand!"
Li Duo clapped his hands hard and said, "If you want us to send troops, we have to provide some military expenses. When the military funds arrive, it's up to us to decide whether to send troops or not?"
At this moment, the Minister of Rites looks more shrewd and greedy than the shopkeeper of the Shao family.
“These things must be understood first, at least not in the letters of credence signed by both parties.
After all, we can’t leave any excuses for others, otherwise it will damage the name of our heavenly country!”
"Don't worry, sir!"
Li Duo rubbed his hands, quite impatient. As for whether this is difficult...of course it is difficult, but it's not that difficult. When it comes to playing with words, isn't the Central Plains the ancestor?
Even their writing was learned from the Central Plains. Isn’t it easy to create some traps in the national book?
Moreover, really speaking of heart, who has the heart of those of us who play around with writing?
Li Duo didn't feel the slightest burden in his heart for harming party members.
"I'll go back and think about it, I'll definitely do it right!"
"Well, go ahead! Also, let me tell you other people in the Ministry of Etiquette that if things are done properly, they all deserve credit. If anyone dares to cause trouble for me, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
"Definitely not!"
Li Duo replied affirmatively.
Now he is no longer the little doctor of the Ministry of Etiquette back then, but a real second-in-command. He doesn't even need Shen Tang, he can take care of those ignorant people by himself.
The residence of Li Duo and his party was in a house not far from the Yamen. When Li Duo returned, everyone else was waiting.
"My lord is back?"
After everyone saluted, Li Duo entered the main hall and sat down.
"Sir, Sir Shen, did you tell me when you will meet the Xia State envoy?
In addition, as a rule, after the envoy arrives, we should entertain the other party, and Mr. Shen will also need to come forward.
After all, Master Shen is the official designated official this time!"
Li Duo waved his hand, "We don't need to worry about these things, we have Lang Jingcheng helping us!"
This Lang Jingcheng is now the chief official of the ceremonial room of Chengdu Mansion.
"As for when Master Shen will meet with the delegation, I'm afraid it will take a few days.
As you all know, the Wang and Fan families have rebelled and their home has just been ransacked by Master Shen. The things involved are extremely complicated.
Moreover, I am afraid that in the next day or two, the chief officers of various ministries will also arrive one after another, and Mr. Shen will still be busy!"
"This involves the stability of hundreds of thousands of people in Chengdu Prefecture, and it is a major matter of concern to the officials. Naturally, it cannot be delayed.
So, let’s wait with peace of mind, and Master Shen will naturally tell us when we have some free time!”
"this……"
Seeing that there were still people who wanted to speak, Li Duo glanced at them, and then said with a sneer, "Everyone, we are all colleagues in the Ministry of Rites, and there are some things that I don't need to say more.
However, in order to prevent you from making mistakes, I will say a few more words."
"Although Mr. Shen is not a senior official in our Ministry of Rites, he is no stranger to the affairs of the mission! Mr. Shen has his own rules on what to do! If someone is ignorant, don't blame me for being concerned! I heard Mr. Shen say that recently, Mr. Shen said, The imperial court wants to send people to the Luo family in southern Xinjiang, and you don’t want to be the one appointed!"
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but shudder! Luo's Ghost Country, is that where people go?
It was even more barbaric than the Kingdom of Jin, and going there was almost like seeking death.
"Besides, with Mr. Shen's current status, not to mention us, even if Master Wei comes, we must be in awe! You should think twice before speaking!"
Looking at these frightened people, Li Duo sneered in his heart, I can't control you anymore?