Cao Wei's domineering behavior in front of the Liao State Post House was spread through the mouths of the scholars who witnessed everything.
After hearing this, the people were shocked and rushed to praise Cao Wei's heroic appearance.
After being oppressed for so many years, they finally straightened up. How could the people not be excited?
Occasionally, one or two rotten scholars would shake their heads and say that Cao Wei was causing trouble and belittle Cao Wei, and they were instantly overwhelmed by the tide of common people.
In an instant, Cao Wei became the second person in Bianjing City, besides Kou Ji, to be sought after by the people.
Some women in brothels also took the opportunity to come out to enhance their presence.
Several oiran ladies threatened that if Cao Wei dared to come, they could accompany Cao Wei to fight all night for free.
All in all, voices praising General Cao kept coming and going in Bianjing City.
The news spread to Qingtang Inn.
Mr. Wan found An Ziluo with a pot of wine.
An Ziluo saw Mr. Wan and said hurriedly: "Mr. Wan, have you heard the noise in Bianjing City? What do you think?"
Mr. Wan took two wine glasses and poured himself and An Ziluo a glass of wine each.
Mr. Wan picked up his own glass and clinked it against An Ziluo's. Before An Ziluo could react, he picked up the glass and drank it all. Then, with An Ziluo's blank eyes, he stared at An Ziluo and said: "Send someone back to Qingtang and tell Zanpu to prepare and send a force of 10,000 elite troops to help the Song Dynasty fight."
An Ziluo opened his eyes in shock, as if he heard something unbelievable.
"Help the Song Dynasty fight against the Liao Dynasty?!"
Mr. Wan nodded slowly.
An Ziluo frowned and said in a deep voice: "Although we have many soldiers and horses in Qingtang, we don't have many elite soldiers. Compared with the Song Dynasty and Liao Dynasty, they are just a drop in the bucket. Ten thousand elite soldiers are thrown into the battlefield of Song and Liao. If it plays a key role, if you are not careful, the entire army may be wiped out.
Since there is a danger of the entire army being annihilated, why do I, Qingtang, spend so much money to help the Song Dynasty?"
Mr. Wan stared at An Ziluo and asked, "Is Qingtang an ally of the Song Dynasty?"
An Ziluo said in a deep voice: "Yes..."
Mr. Wan asked again: "Has Qingtang signed an alliance with the Song Dynasty?"
"yes……"
"Does Qingtang miss the artillery and muskets of the Song Dynasty?"
"yes……"
"..."
Mr. Wan asked three questions in a row. After asking, he stared at An Ziluo and said earnestly: "Since Qingtang is living under someone else's roof, it must act like it is living under someone else's roof.
Since the Song Dynasty dared to initiate a war with the Liao Kingdom, it had the confidence and strength to fight against the Liao Kingdom.
Even if you won't win, you won't necessarily lose badly.
As long as the soldiers and horses dispatched by Qingtang do not advance rashly, they will definitely not suffer much loss.
If Qingtang helps, does Da Song have to remember this kindness?
Qingtang took advantage of this kindness and asked the Song Dynasty for muskets and artillery. Should the Song Dynasty give it to him or not?
If you help the Song Dynasty build some achievements on the battlefield, you will be the most solid ally of the Song Dynasty. The Song Dynasty has good things, don’t you think about it?”
An Ziluo frowned when he heard this.
Mr. Wan sighed and said quietly: "Do you think that two women can really help you get guns and artillery? The status of women in the Song Dynasty has never been high. Occasionally blowing some pillow wind is still useful. .
But when it comes to big things, it doesn't affect even half of it.
The muskets and artillery were all made by Kou Ji. Kou Ji guarded them tightly and only equipped his men with some.
None of the four armies of the Imperial Guard are equipped.
The Song Dynasty court couldn't get anything out of Kou Ji's hands. Do you think just two women can do it?
The princess is young, and it is impossible for His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty to have much affection for her.
Therefore, it is impossible for the princess to influence His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, nor can she help you get muskets and artillery.
Although your sister is favored in the Liu family.
But if she asked Liu Heng to ask Kou Ji for muskets and artillery, would it really not hurt her feelings?
It's okay to use Qingfen once or twice, but can it be used for a long time?
Liu Heng and Kou Ji had a life-and-death friendship.
If he had to choose between your sister and Kou Ji, who do you think he would choose?"
When An Ziluo heard this, his face looked a little ugly.
The princess of Qingtang, if she wants to make a difference in the Song Dynasty Palace, she has to wait until she grows up.
Now that he is too young, Zhao Zhen doesn't even know how to sleep with her, so he can't even count on her.
His sister can influence Liu Heng, but if her friendship is really hurt because of muskets and artillery, I'm afraid it will be difficult to live in harmony with Liu Heng in the future.
Even if he got one or two muskets and one or two artillery pieces from Liu Heng after joining forces with his sister, it would not be of much use to Qingtang.
Because once the thing is in Qingtang’s hands, Qingtang may not be able to imitate it.
The craftsmen of the Song Dynasty who helped Qingtang forge heavy armor have been in Qingtang for a long time.
But the craftsmen in Qingtang couldn't get involved in the work they were doing.
The craftsmen in Qingtang are not even comparable to the apprentices in other people's hands.
It would take the craftsmen of Qingtang three to five years, or even longer, to learn the skills of the Song craftsmen in forging armor.
Muskets and artillery are new things, and the process is probably more complicated than forging heavy armor.
Qingtang only has one or two samples and cannot be copied at all.
When Mr. Wan saw that An Ziluo was silent, he continued: "So, if Qingtang wants to really get muskets and artillery, they can only get them from the battlefield. As long as they help the Song Dynasty, they can use it to get them from the Song Dynasty."
Muskets and artillery.
Even if the Song Dynasty delays it for a long time, it will be much easier than if you plan it with two women.
Once muskets and artillery began to be equipped on a large scale to the army of the Song Dynasty.
Then the muskets and artillery will inevitably flow out.
Once the exodus started, could the Song Dynasty still be stingy with Qingtang?
Could it be that a solid ally still needed the support of the Song Dynasty’s military equipment from profiteers?
At that time, you can even save the time of direct forging and directly equip muskets and artillery."
An Ziluo looked very ugly. He had to admit that what Mr. Wan said was far better than what he and Jiao Siluo planned.
What Mr. Wan said was more appropriate than what he and Jiao Siluo thought.
The probability is greater.
But he was reluctant to let ten thousand Qingtang warriors work for the Song Dynasty.
An Ziluo had a gloomy face, pondered for a long time, and said to Mr. Wan: "I can't make the decision on this matter. I need to write to Zanpu and Zanpu will make the decision."
Mr. Wan nodded and reminded: "Be quick, if you miss this opportunity, Qingtang will have to pay a higher price if you want to get muskets and artillery from the Song Dynasty.
The price is too great for you to imagine."
Mr. Wan didn't care whether An Ziluo listened to his reminder, and said to himself: "The civil servants of the Song Dynasty are all as black as ghosts. If you don't threaten them with affection, you will be swallowed to the bone."
Not a single scrap is left.”
An Ziluo didn't speak and hurried back to his room to write a letter to Jiao Siluo.
Mr. Wan sat alone at the table, pouring himself a glass of wine.
Compared to Mr. Wan.
When Mr. Xia drinks, he becomes much more heroic.
Inside the Xixia Posthouse.
After Mr. Xia learned that Cao Wei had led his troops to encircle the Liao Post House, he took a bottle of wine and drank heartily. The wine flowed from the corner of his mouth and soaked his collar, and he lost all sense of taste.
"The plan has been completed, we are just waiting to reap the benefits..."
"Da Song, after all, was reckless... If he could endure it a little longer, his interest would really rise..."
"However, I really can't bear it any longer. If I continue to bear it any longer, I will really turn into a coward..."
"The sharp edge that has just been revealed should be extremely vigorous and move forward indomitably... once it stops, all the sharpness will be lost..."
"..."
Mr. Xia poured himself a drink and talked to himself.
Ye Li Yuqi found Mr. Xia with a happy face. When he saw Mr. Xia drinking boldly, he immediately laughed and said: "Both the Song Dynasty and the Liao Kingdom fell into our trap. They should be happy indeed. It is worth drinking."
"Go and get my wine. I want to drink with Mr. Xia!"
Yeli Yuqi gave orders to the clan soldiers behind him.
The accompanying clan soldiers agreed and went down to get the wine.
Yeli Yuqi laughed and approached Mr. Xia.
Mr. Xia put down the wine jar, glanced at Ye Li Yuqi, and asked lightly: "Why are you laughing?"
Ye Li Yuqi was stunned and said with a smile: "Both the Song and Liao Kingdoms fell into our scheme and are starting a war according to our wishes. Shouldn't we be happy?"
Mr. Xia snorted coldly, "Everyone in the world can be happy, but Xixia cannot be happy."
Yeli Yuqi frowned.
Mr. Xia held the wine jar, took a sip, curled his lips and said, "Do you think Xixia can easily plot against two overlords who are far more powerful than Xixia?"
Yeli Yuqi stared at Mr. Xia and said, "What do you mean by this?"
Mr. Xia said disdainfully: "When we did things, we were not secretive, so both the Song Dynasty and the Liao Kingdom knew that Xixia had a hand in this war between Song and Liao.
After the two countries fight, regardless of victory or defeat, after the war is over, Xixia will be taught a lesson or two.
If the two countries are in a draw, and there is nothing they can do about each other, peace talks are very likely.
After the peace talks between the two countries, Xixia will die even more miserably.
It is very likely that they will join forces to deal with Xixia.
So what are you happy about?"
Yeli Yuqi's face looked a little ugly.
Mr. Xia snorted and said: "So now is far from the time when Xixia can be happy. Xixia still has a lot of things to do."
Yeli Yuqi frowned and said, "Then what should I, Xixia, do now?"
Mr. Xia said calmly: "Before the war between Song and Liao begins, first send people to provoke the Liao Kingdom. It is best to defeat the Liao Kingdom and give up a state in an attitude of surrender."
Yeli Yuqi stared at Mr. Xia angrily.
He tried hard to control his anger, stared at Mr. Xia and asked, "Why?"
Mr. Xia snorted coldly: "If Xixia doesn't make an opening in the north, how can the Liao break through the Song Dynasty's defense line? The soldiers and horses of the Song Dynasty performed very badly in the offensive war, but they made quite a difference in the defensive war.
There were many passes in the east of the Song Dynasty, and they were supported by heavy armor and firearms. The people leading the army must have been Cao Wei, Li Zhaoliang, Yang Wenguang and others.
They are all veteran generals who have made a name for themselves on the battlefield. Even if they cannot lead an expedition, they can still defend the city gates without losing.
It was very difficult for the Liao Kingdom to break through the Song Dynasty's defense line.
The Song Dynasty had a lot of money and food, and had enough strength to spend it with the Liao Kingdom.
The Liao Kingdom did not have much food, and it could not consume the Song Dynasty.
If we want this war to continue for a long time, we must open an opening in the north for the Liao Kingdom.
This allowed the Liao Kingdom to attack from both sides.
Only by allowing the Liao Kingdom to see the hope of conquering the Song Dynasty can the Liao Kingdom accompany the Song Dynasty and fight to the death."
Ye Li Yuqi frowned and said: "The Zhejia army in the north is not easy to deal with. Even if we make a way through, it will be difficult for the Liao people to break through the Zhejia army's defense."
Mr. Xia glanced at Ye Li Yuqi and said calmly: "Do you know that Zhe's mother is seriously ill and will die soon? Do you know that Zhe Weizhong's years of fighting have left many hidden wounds, and now there are signs of recurrence?"
Yeli Yuqi's eyes widened in shock.
With such news, the Zhe family must guard it tightly. Mr. Xia actually knows?
You should know that the man in the Yang Mansion in Bianjing City now eats well and sleeps soundly every day, and has no idea that Zhe's mother is seriously ill.
That was her biological sister-in-law, and they had a very good relationship in private. If she knew the news that her sister-in-law was seriously ill, how could she sit peacefully.
Mr. Xia ignored Ye Li's fear of encountering a beggar and continued: "Zhe Weizhong is a very filial man. Every time he returns home from the war, he has to personally serve his mother.
If Zhe's mother dies, Zhe Weizhong will definitely be heartbroken.
If we take the opportunity to start a war, it will cause Weizhong to work hard and run around.
Mental illness and physical illness break out at the same time, and if you break Wei Zhong, you will undoubtedly die.
When Zhe Weizhong died, the Zhe family no longer had anyone to carry the cauldron.
After Zhe Weizhong died, it took some time for the Zhe family to report his funeral to the Song Dynasty court.
It would take some time for the Song Dynasty court to respond.
If the Liao State could seize the opportunity and send its troops down, they would surely be able to break through the Song Dynasty's northern frontier defenses.
By that time, the war between Song and Liao had begun.
I, Xixia, just sit on the sidelines and pick up the bargains.
You can pick up all the war horses, armaments and deserted soldiers from the Song and Liao countries.
When Xixia has enough strength, the territory can be picked up."
Yeli Yuqi took a deep look at Mr. Xia and said secretly.
So cruel!
Mr. Xia took advantage of the relationship between mother and son and was ruthless to the extreme.
Mr. Xia seemed to see Yeli Yuqi's thoughts through his eyes. He smiled and said, "Do you think I'm cruel?"
Yeli Yuqi gritted his teeth and nodded.
Mr. Xia laughed and said: "Xixia wants nothing, but there is nothing. If it is not ruthless enough, why should it gain a foothold between Song and Liao? If I am not ruthless, why should Xixia rise?"
Mr. Xia put away the smile on his face, stared at Ye Li Yuqi and said: "I am not ruthless enough... If the civil servants of the Song Dynasty plot against Xixia, they will only be more ruthless and poisonous than me."
Ye Liyuqi gritted his teeth and said in a very uncomfortable tone: "If the conspiracy had worked, the Song Dynasty would have dominated the world long ago. Why is it that it is now being bullied by the Liao people?"
Mr. Xia sneered and said: "That's because half of the thoughts of the civil servants of the Song Dynasty were spent on their own people. What they used on you is just a drop in the bucket.
If they had united as one and devoted all their thoughts to Xixia, Xixia would have been turned into ashes."