As long as the internal circulation was restored within the Song Dynasty, even if there was no maritime trade, the potential for war in the Song Dynasty would still exist. After all, people need people, food, and technology, which is the basis for ensuring the war.

These Song dynasties are not only stronger than those of the Western Xia. If the Song dynasty is really allowed to overcome this hurdle, the Western Xia will really have to work harder to take back the Song dynasty in the future.

Ouyang Bin nodded and said, "Well, Jiaozhi has come to an end. Let Nanyang Group operate well. Next, the project will be suspended first, and the affairs of the Song Dynasty will be the first priority.

Recently, the Nanbeiyang Group has made it a priority to rescue Jiangnan merchants. Don’t let Zhao Xu take it seriously and harm these people. I will let these people expand their territory in the future.”

"Expanding territory?" Su Che was a little confused, "They are businessmen."

Ouyang Bian smiled and said, "It's a business matter, but this is not important. Let's arrange the matter for the Song Dynasty first, start preparing, and start level one combat preparation."

Although Su Che was mentally prepared, his expression changed a little when he heard this.

No wonder he has changed. Level 1 combat readiness is unusual after all.

The combat readiness level is the distinction between the combat readiness level of the troops, while the combat readiness levels of the entire army in Daxia are divided into: level 4 combat readiness, level 3 combat readiness, level 2 combat readiness, and level 1 combat readiness.

Level 1 combat readiness is the highest level.

Before the first level of combat readiness, there was a second level of combat readiness, and this part of the work was coming to an end.

When Daxia issued war bonds, in-depth mobilization of war preparedness was already underway.

The combat readiness duty personnel strictly observe their posts and guide to ensure smooth command and communication;

The war that penetrated the secret fronts behind the Song Dynasty had already grasped the enemy's movements and sent the message back;

Daxia has gathered its troops across the board and carried out various training;

The prepared combat preparation materials, logistics, equipment and other guarantees have been transported to front-line cities such as Caizhou through special roads that have been repaired long ago;

After fighting the Xia and Liao War, the Daxia army completed all preparations for expansion again, and then conducted the last training at the beginning of autumn.

The border defense forces in important directions such as the Liao Kingdom and the Tubo tribes were fully equipped according to the wartime organization, and repaired fortifications and set up obstacles;

The General Staff has adjusted and revised dozens of versions of the combat plan to ensure that everything is foolproof.

The first-level combat readiness is to go further on these things, which means to be ready to fight at any time!

...

The actions of Xixia cannot be concealed from the Song Dynasty.

The materials like tides gathered to the border of Songxia, that is, the Huaihe River, and the troops of Xixia arrived together.

The troops guarding the Huai River side kept sending military information and letters of help back to Lin'an, and Lin'an also quarreled here.

The center of the noise is whether it is a war or a surrender... Oh, no, it should be called a mer.

Whether to fight or to reconcile, in fact, everyone has their own little plan in their hearts. Those who seek to fight may not really want to fight, and those who seek to reconcile may not really want to reconcile. Their goals are only different.

But what is shocking is that it was Cai Jing who sought peace, and Zeng Bu who sought war.

The grudge between Cai Jing and Zeng Bu started when Cai Jing betrayed Zeng Bu. During the Song and Xia wars before, Cai Jing was a firm party seeking war, while Zeng Bu was a party seeking peace.

But now it is the opposite. Cai Jing hopes to seek peace, while Lu Bu hopes to seek war.

“…There is nothing difficult to understand. The people who seek peace control the government are in full control. Cai Jing has no need to use war, but war may harm his interests;

Zeng Bu was excluded for a long time, and if he wanted to get power back, he had to use a war to seize power. He had different demands, and there was nothing strange about it."

Su Shi said to his friends.

In recent years, Su Shi was taken care of by the court. Zhao Xu was worried that he was Su Che's brother and Ouyang Bian's good friend. He was afraid that Su Shi would do something unfavorable to the Song Dynasty, but he was afraid that he would not be good to Su Shi and cause attacks by the Western Xia.

So Su Shi really lived a good life in Lin'an for several years. Although he could not get in touch with political affairs, he had delicious food and drinks, and he could write poems and live a leisurely life.

However, Su Shi was still a little depressed. After all, he was in love with his family and country, and he didn't know how to make a decision between Song and Xia.

On one side are the monarch and ministers, and on the other side are brothers and friends. No matter who betrays anyone, Su Shi will be uneasy.

Therefore, the Song Dynasty ignored him, but he did not obey Su Che's advice and went to Xixia. He lived on the shore of West Lake. His life was leisurely, but he did not give up on major affairs of the government, especially the major events such as the Song and Xia war.

"Brother Ziyou thinks Ouyang Bian is determined to destroy Song this time, or is it just a scare Song?"

A friend asked.

Su Shi glanced at his friend, smiled and said, "Is this what you want to ask, or is it what Your Majesty wants to ask?"

Lu Gongzhu stroked his beard and was unmoved: "Lu wants to ask."

Su Shi laughed: "I'm not a roundworm in Ji Mo's belly, how could he know what he thought?"

"What if your Majesty wants to ask?"

Lu Gong stared at Su Shi.

Su Shi's smile disappeared immediately, and he sighed and said, "Carry up troops and mobilize the country's power to scare people?"

Lu Gongzhu took a deep breath: "Na Ziyou think, how should I get through this disaster?"

Su Shi shook his head and said nothing.

Lu Gongzhu sighed, "Yes, okay, Ziyou, I'm leaving."

What else is there to say.

Lu Gongzhu also knew very well in his heart whether the Song Dynasty could withstand the Western Xia. The answer to this question was very clear. He was not an ordinary citizen. He was one of the top officials of the Song Dynasty. He knew the army, economy, morale, etc. very well, so he naturally knew the gap between the Song Dynasty and the Western Xia.

Actually, there is no comparison.

Ever since Ouyang Bian took over Xixia, Xixia has not been the original Xixia.

In the past, Xixia could fight, but it was just a poor man. Even if it was a war, it was just a matter of three tricks. If we really wanted to fight, Xixia would not last for a year or two because it was poor!

After Ouyang Bian took over, he swallowed the Sixth Road in Shaanxi, swallowed all the Jingji Road, the essence of the Song Dynasty, and snatched the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun back. These places are all fertile lands. Now in Xixia, people need money, people need people, and they are armed to the teeth. This time, the two countries have only a year of alliance, and Ouyang Bian used force again. I am afraid it was not just a random fight.

Ouyang Bian came to destroy the Song Dynasty.

Can the Song Dynasty resist?

Oh.

If it was in the court, Lu Gongzhu would say yes, but in his heart, he felt that it was time to choose a side.

The Lu family and Ouyang Bian have family friendships. Although they were a bit quarrel in the past, family friendships were ultimately family friendships. How could they hold grudges for the rest of their lives?

Is this the reason?
Chapter completed!