Historically, Li Yuanhao won, but because the Song State cut off trade, the people's livelihood in the country declined and they were unable to make a living. Even the Dangxiang people almost rebelled and overthrew him.
As a result, now that they were defeated in the war, they signed a free trade agreement with the Song Dynasty, and their national strength has developed and is even stronger than before the war.
This is certainly because the Western Xia blocked the Hexi Corridor and controlled the "Land Silk Road", a major transportation route.
But isn’t the fundamental reason that the Song Dynasty did not continue to cut off trade with him because of the defeat in the war?
So sometimes fate is just like this, unpredictable.
But Li Yuanhao was not satisfied with this.
His lifelong wish is to become emperor. Even if his country is strong, how can it compare to his ambition?
So when he heard everyone's flattery, Li Yuanhao simply said, "No matter how powerful our nation is, it's still no match for the Song State. I'm deeply worried."
"Your Majesty."
Zhang Yuan beside him immediately said, "What the Liao envoy said may have some truth to it."
Just now they received the envoys from Liao in the hall.
However, Li Yuanhao did not express his opinion at that time. The Liao envoy had already been sent away to rest, and the group did not discuss in the hall, but walked outside the hall.
It was already evening, the sun was setting, and the brilliant clouds seemed to cover the entire western sky, weaving a sky full of colorful clouds.
Li Yuanhao put his hands behind his back, looked into the distance and said, "Yelü Zong really wants to use me as a vanguard."
"The Liao Kingdom didn't dare to start a war with the Song Kingdom easily, so they could only try to test it."
Zhang Yuan analyzed: "Giving us some benefits, letting us attack Qingtang and see how Song reacts might be the best approach."
"hehe."
Li Yuanhao sneered, "If he wants to test the waters, why doesn't he go to Goryeo? Goryeo was vassal of Liao, and then of Song. Isn't this the perfect excuse?"
"In the final analysis, it is because the Liao Kingdom is so powerful that Daxia cannot compete with it, so it oppresses us."
Yeli Yuqi shouted.
At this time in history, his ashes would have been cold, but now after the truce, Zhong Shiheng did not try every means to set up a counter-espionage plan, and the Yeli brothers were not killed, which can be regarded as changing history again.
"But this is indeed a good way to test the Song Dynasty, and this plan can be implemented and then retreated."
Zhang Yuan said, "We and Qingtang are sworn enemies. The Xia-Song Agreement we signed with the Song Dynasty does not include Qingtang. Your Majesty's attack on Qingtang is justified. Even if you cannot defeat them afterwards, you can retreat calmly."
"Your Majesty, I think we need to be more cautious about this matter. Even the Liao people dare not provoke a war without authorization. We are far behind the Liao in national strength, and we should not go to war with the Song Dynasty again."
Yeli Wangrong was relatively rational and advised, "If the Song people use this as an opportunity to invade Daxia, I'm afraid the Liao Kingdom may not come to our aid."
"Oh, the Song State is becoming more and more powerful, and the Liao State is becoming more and more uneasy. How could they not come to the rescue?"
Zhang Yuan retorted, "Besides, the battle hasn't even begun yet, yet you're already declaring defeat. This is not the duty of a general."
"snort!"
Yeli Wangrong snorted coldly, "You Han Chinese are so cunning, are you trying to drag us Daxia to our deaths?"
Zhang Yuan said, "Right now, the Song army is in disarray. Think about it, everyone. If we don't take advantage of this chaos and try our luck now, what will become of us once the Song army has quelled the civil unrest and reorganized its army?"
"you!"
Yeli Wangrong frowned, he was a little bit at a loss for words with Zhang Yuan.
"alright."
Li Yuanhao glanced at the two of them.
The situation in Western Xia and Liao was the opposite.
On the Liao side, many Khitan nobles clamored to teach the Song a lesson and became the main advocates of war. However, the Han civil officials were relatively calmer, looking at the situation objectively, and advised Yelu Zongzhen to be cautious.
On the Western Xia side, civil officials such as Zhang Yuan advocated war and always hoped to unite with the Liao Kingdom to launch an attack on the Song Dynasty.
On the contrary, the Tangut nobles had suffered psychological trauma from the Song people's firearms in the previous Song-Xia War, and had always been anti-war and hoped to live in peace with the Song Dynasty.
This is related to the national strength and historical status of the two countries.
The Liao Kingdom had always been superior to the Song Dynasty, and the Khitan nobles were accustomed to showing off their power over the Song Dynasty. Naturally, they found it difficult to accept the sudden rise of the Song Dynasty.
The Western Xia had always been a vassal of the Liao Dynasty and the Song Dynasty. For several generations, the Dangxiang people regarded the Liao and Song Dynasties as their suzerain states and were enfeoffed by both countries at the same time.
Therefore, the Dangxiang nobles were far from being as arrogant and arrogant as the Khitan nobles, and they were not able to maintain a correct mentality.
Hence the difference.
As for Zhang Yuan, he naturally did not give up. He wanted to take revenge on the Song Dynasty and definitely hoped to provoke a war.
So in general, the pro-war forces in the Liao Kingdom were actually more powerful, but they were temporarily intimidated by the calm Yelu Zongzhen.
So what did Li Yuanhao think?
He wants to fight.
I dream of defeating the Song Dynasty.
And now, this may indeed be the last chance.
With Xixia’s national strength, the economy and people’s livelihood can catch up, but can firearms catch up?
Once the military strength lags behind, it will lag behind step by step.
In the end, Western Xia will also be annexed by the Song Dynasty!
Li Yuanhao raised his head and looked at the distant sky, muttering to himself, "Yes, if we don't fight now, once the Song people have reorganized their army and trained a group of elite soldiers, my Great Xia will be trampled under their feet forever."
"Your Majesty!"
Yeli Wangrong opened his eyes wide.
"alright."
Li Yuanhao said calmly, "No need to say more. I have made up my mind. Go tell the envoy that I agree to the Emperor of Liao's conditions!"
As he spoke, he waved his hand, his cloak fluttered behind him, turned around, and left to the right side of the hall.
Zhang Yuan was overjoyed and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"
He raised his head and looked towards the distant east, his eyes filled with deep hatred.
The people of Song Dynasty bullied him too much, and he swore he would not be a human being if he didn't take revenge.
Now is the last chance.
Since the Liao Kingdom showed goodwill and provided them with a large number of firearms and other material support, why shouldn’t they have the courage to give it a try!
If Yelu Zongzhen lets them give it a try, then let them give it a try!
I've been a bit sick these past couple of days, so if I update at night, it means I've been working really hard all day, so there's only one chapter. If I update in the morning, it means I've been working overtime, so there's definitely another chapter in the evening. I'll update this chapter during the day and then there'll be another chapter in the evening.
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