After traversing the vast desert, Li Jisui finally saw signs of human habitation.

This is already the western border of the Gaochang Kingdom; further ahead lies the territory of the Karakhanid Khanate.

It was here that Yelü Dashi, with 2,500 elite troops, defeated the 100,000-strong allied army of Hurshan from the Western Regions.

It is said that the corpses lay scattered for miles, and the blood stained the desert red, like a sea of ​​blood.

After that, merchants and travelers all took a detour.

Even now, Li Jisui can still see some white bones in the sand.

He couldn't help but sigh: Perhaps in this world, only Yelü Dashi could stand up to that dog emperor.

After taking a big gulp of water, Li Jisui mustered his energy and said, "Let's go, let's speed things up."

A few days later, Li Jisui arrived at the border of the Karakhanid Khanate.

He saw a group of knights in black.

The leader of the black-clad knights asked, "Who goes there?"

"I am Li Jisui, and I have come to pay my respects to His Majesty the Liao Kingdom. May I ask your name?"

"Xiao Hanli stabbed."

Li Jisui quickly dismounted from the camel and bowed deeply: "This humble subject pays respects to King Xiao."

Xiao Hanli said coldly, "Pack your things and come with me."

Li Jisui never expected that he would be greeted by the renowned Xiao Hanli, a high-ranking official of Yelü Dashi and a fierce general who struck fear into the hearts of the various states of Hezhong.

It took the group a whole day to reach Ye Miling City.

Yemi Ling City was the new capital of the Liao Dynasty, where Yelü Dashi established his kingdom and proclaimed himself emperor.

Ye secretly ordered that Black Riders be stationed outside the city and armored soldiers be guarding the city gates.

The crimson sunset slowly sank behind Ye Miling City, giving people a profound and weighty feeling.

To be honest, the old aristocratic families of the Song Dynasty were in despair. After more than a decade of reforms, the last vestiges of their power were about to be wiped out by the emperor.

Yelü Dashi's escape westward with only a few hundred cavalrymen and his establishment of the Liao Dynasty have undoubtedly given hope to a group of people in the Song Dynasty who were in despair.

When Li Jisui saw the city with his own eyes, he was filled with emotion and felt even greater respect for Yelü Dashi.

Ye Mi ordered that everything in the city be in good order, and that many merchants from the Western Regions could be seen doing business there, as well as some Han Chinese occasionally.

Li Jisui thought to himself that his family should no longer lie low in the Hexi area; they would be exposed sooner or later, and the ruthless emperor would surely kill them.

It would be better to bring your wealth to Ye Miling and completely submit to Yelü Dashi.

Following Xiao Hanli into the palace, Li Jisui felt both nervous and curious.

Unlike Han Chinese architecture, Ye Miling is an arched building with a strong Western Region style.

A short while later, a middle-aged man came out.

The middle-aged man was dressed in Hanfu, his hair was neatly combed, and he wore a precious jade pendant at his waist. He looked gentle and refined, like a professor at Tokyo University.

Moreover, he was the kind of teacher who was popular with female students.

Li Jisui was slightly taken aback. Seeing Xiao Hanli following behind this man, he knew that he was Yelü Dashi, the emperor of Liao. He quickly bowed deeply and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

"No need for formalities," Yelü Dashi said in a smooth, flowing voice. "Distinguished guest from afar, please take a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"How is Li Chongshan?"

"My father is well and asked me to give his regards to His Majesty."

Li Jisui quickly stood up again and said, "This time, I have been entrusted by my father to come and present gifts, all of which are here."

Li Jisui pointed to the long camel caravan outside.

Yelü Dashi said to Xiao Hanli beside him, "Pass down the order: no one is allowed to enter the palace without my permission."

"yes!"

Yelü Dashi went out surrounded by his personal guards and saw the long camel caravan, feeling quite expectant.

Li Jisui ordered his men to open all the cargo compartments.

"This is the sixth generation of firearms of the Song Dynasty. Its range has reached 300 meters, and it is easy to use. Ordinary soldiers can learn to use it within three days."

Li Jisui picked up a flintlock pistol; it was long, straight, and well-made.

Yelü Dashi took it and then took out the third-generation musket that he had bought from the Song Dynasty years ago.

The difference in workmanship is indeed significant.

Yelü Dashi was a master of the gun and he attached great importance to the development of firearms in the Song Dynasty.

Yelü Dashi picked up the sixth-generation musket, skillfully cocked it, and pulled the trigger.

With a bang, a small crater was punched into the wall in the distance.

“It is indeed a good thing, but you know, this is not what I want.”

"Your Majesty, please do not be anxious. Everything Your Majesty desires is here."

Li Jisui opened all the boxes.

There are thunderclap bombs, fierce fire oil, infantry armor, Song swords, divine crossbows, longbows, and cannons!

These are all high-quality brewing equipment provided by the Song Dynasty military.

"Your Majesty, these are all blueprints for the production process."

Li Jisui carefully presented some parchment scrolls.

Yelü Dashi excitedly took it and flipped through it, his hands trembling uncontrollably.

With these, his army's combat strength will experience a qualitative leap.

"These techniques are probably beyond the reach of most people."

"Your Majesty, rest assured, we have already arrested a group of craftsmen in the countryside, and they are on their way here."

"Could these folk artisans manufacture firearms and cannons?"

“There was one who had retired from the Song Dynasty’s Military Equipment Bureau.”

“People like him are under close surveillance by Zhao Huan’s Imperial City Guards after they retire. His disappearance is likely to cause a big fuss.”

“Your Majesty, we have acted with discretion. Someone has already died in his place; he was burned to death in the fire and couldn’t even recognize his own mother.”

"The Song army has already occupied Gaochang. We've encountered many obstacles on our way here. Are you sure we can arrive safely?"

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