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Like the Song Dynasty, they even allied with the Jin Dynasty to destroy the Liao Dynasty.
Seeing Zhao Yuan's confident demeanor, Yelü Dashi sighed helplessly.
"Our country has been established for over two hundred years,"
"The alliance with the Central Plains has lasted for over a hundred years,"
"The two countries have always been friendly."
"If Your Majesty does not form an alliance with our country,"
"Our country would then have to deploy a large force to defend the border,"
"The northern front will inevitably be under pressure,"
"If the Jin dynasty were to advance this far,"
"I'm afraid your country will also be ravaged by war."
"An alliance would be beneficial to both our countries,"
"I hope Your Majesty will grant my request."
Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "Lin Ya Da Shi is afraid I'll settle scores with him later, isn't he?"
"I won't lie to you, there are still Tian Hu, Wang Qing, and Tong Guan causing trouble in the Central Plains,"
"The Western Xia have invaded again in the northwest,"
"I don't have the energy to go north anytime soon,"
"So you don't need to worry at all,"
"Focus on fighting the Jin Dynasty."
Yelü Dashi hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said,
"After the two countries signed the alliance treaty,"
"Our country can sell you warhorses."
Although the Liao Dynasty had always strictly prohibited warhorses from entering the Central Plains,
Previously, they had sold small quantities to Liangshan.
The purpose was to use Liangshan to restrain the Song Dynasty.
Even if Liangshan accepts the imperial pardon,
The addition of several thousand cavalry to the Song Dynasty was not enough to affect the balance between the two countries.
However, after Liangshan captured Tokyo...
The Liao Kingdom immediately stopped selling horses to the Liang Kingdom.
They simply wanted Liangshan to restrain the Song Dynasty.
To avoid the Song Dynasty joining forces with the Jin Dynasty to attack them,
Unexpectedly, Liangshan destroyed the Song Dynasty.
This demonstrates strong military strength.
They naturally would no longer sell warhorses to the Liang Kingdom.
They will not allow the Han people to rebuild a powerful cavalry force.
Yelü Dashi was merely using warhorses as bait.
First, let the two countries sign an alliance treaty.
Then try to delay the sale of the warhorses.
Or sell fewer warhorses.
Zhao Yuan did not hesitate at all.
He shook his head directly.
"I can't afford it."
Yelü Dashi realized his plan was failing.
Not wanting to give up, after thinking for a moment, he said again,
"Our royal family has several beautiful princesses,"
"If Your Majesty does not mind, I can ask the Emperor to arrange a marriage between Your Majesty and me."
"How about our two countries form a marriage alliance?"
Zhao Yuan shook his head and said, "The Great Liang will not engage in marriage alliances."
Yelü Dashi found Zhao Yuan unyielding and unmoved.
He also has no right to humiliate himself into seeking peace.
They had no choice but to abandon the proposal.
Until noon,
The Liao Kingdom then drove 15,000 warhorses over.
Yelü Dashi was the last Liao person to cross the river.
The ransom has been paid in full.
Then he clasped his hands in a fist salute to Zhao Yuan and said...
"Goodbye, I'll be going back soon,"
"It will certainly restrain the soldiers on the frontier,"
"We will no longer cross the border to raid for hay."
Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "That would be best."
"If anyone dares to harm the people of my Great Liang,"
"Who knows when,"
“There will be firearms exploding in your city.”
In the past, the Liao Dynasty's military advantage lay in its cavalry.
The Song army's advantage lay in its archers, crossbowmen, and armor.
The two armies are roughly equal in strength.
However, the initiative was in the hands of the Liao Kingdom.
The Song army could only rely on various fortifications for passive defense.
Although the Liang army was stronger than the Song army,
But there were no cavalry.
Field combat capabilities are still insufficient.
Firearms must also be pre-positioned.
Or it can be launched using a catapult.
The Liao army could have easily launched a surprise attack with its cavalry.
To catch Liang Jun off guard
Therefore, Yelü Dashi is not afraid of Liang's counterattack now.
Although the Liao Dynasty declined,
However, tens of thousands of troops were still unable to threaten the Liao Kingdom.
Yelü Dashi forbade the Liao soldiers from raiding for grain.
However, they simply didn't want too much conflict with the Liang Kingdom.
To avoid the possibility that the Liang Kingdom might unify the Central Plains in the future,
The autumn will bring about a reckoning.
Tens of thousands of troops posed no threat to the Liao Kingdom.
However, none of the hundreds of thousands of soldiers were cavalry.
This was enough to shake the rule of the Liao Dynasty.
Yelü Dashi understood the implication in Zhao Yuan's words.
They actually sent people with firearms to infiltrate the Liao Kingdom in retaliation.
I was so frightened that I broke out in a cold sweat.
Chapter 1796 The Threat of Explosives
There were many Han Chinese within the territory of the Liao Dynasty.
In addition, trade between the two countries...
There were also many merchants coming and going.
It's not difficult to sneak into the city.
If firearms were really brought into the city...
A sudden explosion could result in heavy casualties.
If you're a bit more ruthless
Wait for Liao officials to pass by before detonating it.
That means every bomb hits its target.
The price was only a few suicide soldiers.
Yelü Dashi suddenly realized that although the Liang Kingdom did not have the military strength to attack the Liao Kingdom,
But they had firearms at their disposal.
That's enough to negotiate with the Liao Kingdom.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, I will certainly inform our Emperor,"
"We will restrain our soldiers and officers from crossing the border."
"If anyone crosses the border, the Liang Kingdom can send someone to inform me,"
"I will definitely deal with this seriously."
Zhao Yuan nodded.
"For every person who crosses the border, I want to see two Khitan heads."
"Otherwise, I will send men into your city,"
"It will be difficult to control how many Khitans will die or be injured at that time."
Yelü Dashi looked at Zhao Yuan's condescending tone.
He was also very angry.
once Upon a time,
The Liao Dynasty had been threatened by the Southern people in this way.
In the past, it was always one Liao person who went missing.
They would send troops to reprimand them.
Now it's the other way around.
However, circumstances are beyond our control.
If it weren't for the Jin Dynasty threatening from the north,
The Liao Kingdom could also mobilize its entire national strength to attack the Liang Kingdom.