bookrebus Chapter 353 Risk it
Chapter 353 Risk it
Berger clasped his hands in response, then turned and smiled at the group, saying, "My lords, after you successfully resolved the famine and uprising on the northwestern border, you secretly began preparing to recruit soldiers there. Lord Atai has been busy with this matter. Thanks to your influence there, we have recruited as many as 60,000 to 70,000 new soldiers. You specifically sent me there to take over the selection and training. After nearly a year, we have narrowed down this group of soldiers to 50,000, and they are now all well-trained and elite cavalry."
Upon hearing Berger's words, the three were immediately stunned!
"That's impossible! Maintaining an army requires substantial financial and material resources. Sir, haven't you always complained that the military funding from the court isn't enough, and constantly clamored for the soldiers to do some side jobs to improve their meals? How could that be possible..."
"That's right, you still owe us a lot of silver!"
Speaking of this, Lord Sikong also felt quite aggrieved. The military pay allocated by the court was indeed pitifully small. If it weren't for the fact that she had amassed a lot of wealth through several major battles, and the support of Hilton's powerful financial resources, she probably wouldn't have been able to build such an army.
This army is estimated to be several times stronger than the original Four Banners Army, because this force is not only a new type of swift light cavalry, but Sikong Jin has also spent a lot of money on equipment. They are equipped with sharp, light and quick swords, as well as longbow battle formations, thunderbolt battle formations, assault battle formations, etc., with more refined division of labor and greater professionalism.
In addition, Sikong Jin also established a special ordnance bureau to research new weapons. The bureau was located on a large mine deep in the Malan Mountains, and Atai was appointed as the director of the ordnance bureau.
Sikong Jin's purpose in doing this was simple: to plan ahead. Currently, most of the military equipment in the army is provided by the imperial court. If Emperor Dayong wanted to control her one day and cut off the military equipment and pay, she would probably have a headache if she did not seek another way out.
So, once Hilton was on track, she began planning this matter and arrogantly told Atai – focus on quality, don't be afraid to spend money!
"When we were on the northwestern border, we swept through several cities of the Liao Dynasty and made a fortune, and then we did it."
Lord Sikong said calmly.
"Damn it, why don't you pay us back?"
"Sir, you corrupt official, give us our money back!"
"Yes, pay me back!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the group rushed towards Lord Sikong.
Lord Sikong dodged, and the group missed their target.
"Give us our money back! Otherwise, we're quitting! We want our freedom! We want to be free-flying birds!"
"We've put up with you for too long. If you don't pay us back or give us a raise, we're quitting!"
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Hearing the group start making a ruckus again, Lady Sikong felt a headache coming on. She couldn't help but raise her hand to rub her forehead, then glanced sideways at the raging group. After a moment of calm contemplation, she suddenly stroked her chin meaningfully, a cunning glint in her clear eyes. She lowered her voice and asked, "So, will you behave yourselves if I lead you to wealth?"
How to get rich?
"Sir, would you like to give us more interest?"
Where can we make a fortune?
The group immediately stopped their tantrum, staring wide-eyed at Lord Sikong, their eyes gleaming with a sharp light!
Lord Sikong gave a mysterious smile, then suddenly turned around, his tone instantly turning cold and sharp, "Organize all troops. Except for the five thousand soldiers guarding the city, all the rest of the brothers should prepare for the expedition. This evening at sunset, the army will set off straight for Da Liao Tashe City!"
This time, she will break the isolation of the west and establish her own base here!
"what?"
Upon hearing Sikong Jin's words, the group was immediately taken aback, even Berger was somewhat surprised.
"My lord, are you going to attack the Liao Dynasty?"
Berger asked in surprise.
"Such a good opportunity, of course we can't let it slip by."
"But, sir, there are no instructions from the imperial court, this..."
Mei Ruhua looked at Sikong Jin with some hesitation. Taking the initiative to go on an expedition was extraordinary. If anything unexpected happened, the Judicial Bureau would be in big trouble!
"What? Didn't you want to get rich? Now you've lost your guts? You don't dare to do it?"
Seeing the group hesitate, Sikong Jin couldn't help but raise her eyebrows, glancing at them with a hint of interest.
"No, sir, we're worried..."
"You only need to convey my orders. As for whether or not to accompany me on the expedition, I will give you the choice. I have to settle the score with Xifeng Lie for the trouble he caused me. Besides, if the court blames us, I'll take the fall. What are you worried about?"
With that, Lord Sikong had already left with his hands behind his back. His slender figure, in that instant, seemed to fill the group with a surge of power. They exchanged a glance, then made a unanimous decision—
Let's go all out and do it!
The reasons are as follows:
"Don't worry, judging from how calm and composed you are, you must have some connections. Look, the moment His Majesty the Northern Emperor made a move, he immediately chimed in. It's obvious there's something going on, but he'll stubbornly deny it, saying things like 'I am innocent with the Northern Emperor.' Who are you trying to fool!"
"Exactly. Look at how greedy and lustful he is. He wouldn't even let go of a man. The Northern Emperor is so beautiful, how could he resist? Maybe he secretly climbed into the Northern Emperor's bed."
"Yes, it was an affair that brought them together. If you, my lord, were to join His Majesty the Northern Emperor in launching a military campaign, it would be quite satisfying to see two armies thrashing the Liao Dynasty. Hmm? Why do I suddenly feel like the Great Zhou has become our good elder brother, and we are the younger brothers? When the elder brother makes a move, we younger brothers follow behind to lend our support?"
"Bullshit! Do you think the Lord and His Majesty the Northern Emperor are like an elder brother and younger brother? If anything happens, the Northern Emperor will protect him! Don't worry, everything will be fine!"
"It doesn't seem like it! But if I were to actually fight alongside the Northern Emperor's Northern Army, I would be eager to do so! It would be so awesome!"