The Liao Dynasty had been developing quite well in recent years, and they never imagined that their country would perish.

Geriletana was thrown from Qi to the border of Liao by Yang Hanfeng, and Yang Hanfeng went to find Li Ziwei.

Wang Can sent an old tutor surnamed Zhu to assist Li Ziwei. When Yang Hanfeng arrived, Tutor Zhu was teaching Li Ziwei how to write memorials.

Li Ziwei couldn't even write his own name properly, let alone write memorials. It was only after asking that we learned that Li Ziwei had only attended a private school for two years, and that was the village's clan school, which he attended as a student.

Yang Hanfeng listened from the side and watched as Li Ziwei was scolded by Zhu Taifu until his face turned red and his neck became thick, but he was not angry and his attitude was very good.

After Zhu Taifu finished scolding, he finally saw Yang Hanfeng.

"Don't be discouraged," the old tutor said, offering both a stern rebuke and a sweet treat. "His Majesty has never been to school either, but look at his calligraphy, it's excellent, unique, and full of character."

In the eyes of the old tutor, Yin Jin'an was the real genius—he had never been to school and was physically ill, but now he was not only skilled in both literature and martial arts, but also adept at governing the country, and the State of Qi was on the verge of prosperity.

Li Ziwei had already seen Yang Hanfeng and was finally released by Zhu Taifu. He hurriedly asked what was wrong.

Yang Hanfeng said that His Majesty's investigation revealed that Zhao Qiaoqiao's real name is Geriletana, the youngest daughter of Ulanbatu. She changed her appearance and colluded with Zhao Song to impersonate Zhao Song's daughter.

Li Ziwei said, "I also found similar information. When Ulan Batu mobilized troops to invade the former dynasty (Western Xia), all the other cities fell, but Zejin City remained intact. Given Zhao Song's level of ability, it was impossible for him to hold it. He was just a puppet of the Liao Dynasty."

He also discovered that Zhao Song's entire family was paralyzed on one side, which was unfortunately done by the Emperor himself, since Zhao Song had directly harmed Princess Longxiang.

However, Li Ziwei knew that some things had to be kept to himself and couldn't be said aloud.

Yang Hanfeng stationed his thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry in Changjin City. Li Ziwei had no objection, but these cities had been occupied by the Liao army for more than half a year and were almost without food. How could he raise food for His Majesty?

Zhu Taifu asked him how he planned to obtain the grain and fodder.

Li Ziwei said, "I need to get the grain quickly, and the only way is to get those big farmers who have grain to willingly hand it over."

What's your idea?

"Grand Tutor, you'll see!"

The next day, he wrote a notice; although the handwriting was crooked, the message was very down-to-earth.

1. The northern border is arid and receives little rain all year round. A temple for praying for rain should be built. The temple should have fifty seats for gods of different sizes, so that it can enjoy incense offerings for thousands of years. The main god's seat should be given one million shi of grain, and the other gods' seats should be given smaller amounts.

2. The government set up a daily lottery stall where people could draw prizes on the spot, with one draw for every bushel of grain.

He explained the setup, and Zhu Taifu was overjoyed. This guy might seem unreliable, but he was incredibly efficient and quick-witted.

Li Ziwei posted the notice and recruited a group of people to register for building temples and selling shrines. He knew that many people would be hesitant, so he pinned his hopes on daily profits.

He was generous and never cheated; he would cash out any prizes he touched on the spot.

Everyone could immediately receive their prizes and silver. Many people won one or even five taels of silver with just a bushel of grain. The lottery draw was immediately packed with people.

Zhu Taifu watched as Li Ziwei arranged for his military officers to set up lottery booths everywhere. A group of people were busy writing down prizes and stamping them to prevent cheating.

When Yin Jin'an and Gu Bahuang's army arrived at the border, Li Ziwei managed to raise 600,000 shi of grain using these seemingly low-class methods.

Zhu Taifu was very satisfied with this achievement and praised Yin Jin'an highly, saying that the boy was teachable.

He said he would retire with Li Ziwei and watch him rise step by step.

Yin Jin'an was also pleased, as 600,000 shi of grain would be enough to support the conquest of the Liao Kingdom.

Li Ziwei looked at the iron mine that Yin Jin'an had brought with him, his eyes burning with envy.

Yin Jin'an said, "I'll arrange a good military supervisor for you later, so you can learn from him. I'll entrust the security of the border to you from now on."

Li Ziwei wished he could kowtow to Yin Jin'an until his head bled, promising to govern the border well. However, he blinked and said, "Your Majesty, once we conquer the Liao Dynasty, this place will no longer be the border, will it?"

Yin Jin'an said, "You did a good job. The entire north is under your control."

Li Ziwei immediately kowtowed, saying that he would never slack off in his life and would work hard.

The armies of Qi and Yulong marched to Liao, and the two countries went to war at the same time.

Ulanbatu did not hand over Geriletana.

Geriletana was one of the important officials of the Liao Dynasty. She was not only skilled in both literature and martial arts, but also in charge of the Liao Dynasty's spies and possessed forbidden arts.

The war began on the tenth day of the sixth month. Geriletana and her brother Ulan Yituo faced off against the Qi Kingdom, while General He Jue and the divine physician Jiang Yi of Tianshan faced off against the Yulong Kingdom.

Jiang Yizheng, the divine physician of Tianshan, is Geriletana's Taoist master.

Xie Zhaozhao was on the chariot, using a telescope to observe the enemy camp.

Although this telescope is much more primitive than the telescopes of later generations that Guan Yingying mentioned, it is sufficient for the present time and is already advanced enough.

With no tall buildings around, she could see the enemy clearly from dozens of miles away on her chariot.

Gu Chongjin devised an attack strategy and rhythm, and instructed Xie Zhaozhao to watch them fight.

Xie Rongyu's spies had already learned that the Liao Kingdom had invited Jiang Yi and told Xie Zhaozhao, "Your Majesty, the other side is very likely to use evil magic."

Xie Zhaozhao wanted to say calmly, "Whether it's evil magic or whatever, explode!"

However, we must also conduct more reconnaissance and intelligence gathering to reduce casualties.

Jiang Yi is skilled in divination and forbidden techniques, but in the eyes of Jiu Tian and Xie Zhaozhao, such practices belong to a cult.

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