Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

"Is there anyone in the Xia Kingdom who has led troops for longer than I have?"

"I have led troops for decades,"

"They fought against the Song Dynasty for decades,"

"No matter how many Western soldiers are killed,"

"Next time I lead the troops,"

"The Western Army is still the same size,"

"They can't possibly kill them all, while our clan suffered a major defeat."

"Then it will take many years to recuperate and rebuild."

Li Ren'ai was only fourteen years old.

In the past, he devoted himself to the study of Chinese classics.

Not very knowledgeable about military affairs

For a moment, I didn't know how to refute it.

Yelü Nanxian watched her son being disciplined.

I don't know how to help my son.

Moreover, she didn't think there was any point in arguing about these things at this point.

She was still thinking about what Zhao Yuan had just said.

However, she couldn't think of any solution.

Seeing that Rendo Baozhong had started talking, he said,

"Let bygones be bygones."

"Now it is just as the old general said,"

"We must preserve as much vitality as possible for the Tangut people."

When Renduo Baozhong heard Yelü Nanxian say this...

He opened his mouth as if to speak,

But they didn't know how to address Yelü Nanxian.

He paused for a moment before speaking.

"indeed."

Yelü Nanxian laughed,

"Although the old general has been living in seclusion in Xingqing Prefecture for many years,"

"But he had led troops for decades,"

"They should still be able to control the Rindo tribe."

"In this way, the Rendo tribe will be spared further losses."

Renduo Baozhong shook his head and said, "I have been in Xingqing Prefecture for nearly twenty years."

"The tribe has changed hands countless times."

“I am confident I can persuade Rinpoche,”

"They only dare to boast because they are taking advantage of the power of the Great Liang."

"As long as the people in the tribe aren't stupid,"

"Then you should know where to go and what to do."

Yelü Nanxian praised Renduo Baozhong a few more times, then said,

"The old general also heard what the King of Liang said just now,"

"Once I, a widow and my orphan, arrive in Tokyo,"

"Without the imperial court's reward, I'm afraid I would starve to death in Tokyo in no time."

"My death is nothing to regret, but my son was, after all, once the ruler of the Great Xia Kingdom,"

"If they die of hunger and cold, the entire Tangut people will be disgraced."

"Therefore, I beg the old general to think of a way for my son,"

"At least achieve some merit."

Chapter 1929 The Might Reigns Supreme

Li Ren'ai had been somewhat puzzled when he heard Yelü Nanxian praising Renduo Baozhong.

It was only out of filial piety.

It's not good to stop my mother from speaking.

Now I hear that my mother is always thinking of him.

I was deeply moved.

He was also very worried about what his mother had told him.

Just now, in order to survive,

He has already lost all the dignity of a king.

Naturally, they didn't want to starve to death in Tokyo later.

Rendo Yasutada thought for a moment, then shook his head and said,

"Li Qianshun has no brothers by blood,"

“The friendly Chage also died in battle.”

“You are qualified to inherit the throne,”

"It's just that each tribe has been severely weakened and is no longer able to fight amongst themselves."

"Our Tang people are different from the Han people,"

"They believe more in force than in bloodline."

"Now Xingqing Prefecture has been captured by the Great Liang,"

"If you are captured, who among the various units will still obey your orders?"

“Those tribes that wish to surrender will eagerly come to the King of Liang to pledge their loyalty,”

"Could it be that they'll also tell the Prince of Liang?"

"Did they surrender because they obeyed your orders?"

"Even so, the King of Liang will not feel at ease."

Li Ren'ai said, "Didn't Emperor Huizong of Song order the prefectures and counties in the Central Plains to surrender to the Great Liang?"

Renduo Baozhong laughed and said, "This is the difference between Han Chinese and us."

"Even if the Han people themselves are afraid of death or covet power,"

"Preparing to seek refuge with Daliang,"

"They also need to find a fig leaf for themselves."

"But we Tanguts are more direct,"

"Those who wish to submit will strive for the greatest benefit,"

"I will no longer share the credit for my surrender with you."

Li Ren'ai listened to Ren Duo Baozhong's explanation.

His face immediately lost all color.

Yelü Nanxian said, "The Xia Prefecture area is where the Weiming family raised their army."

"Most of the tribes there are also controlled by the royal family,"

"My son, you could try to persuade the tribes there to surrender."

Rendo Yasutada shook his head and said, "Weiming Renli has already fled over there with tens of thousands of troops."

“If Renzhong could retreat, he would surely be there.”

"The brothers also enjoyed considerable prestige within the royal family,"

"Plus the troops at hand,"

"Do the tribes in that area listen to you or to them?"

Li Ren'ai said, "Then why don't I just try to persuade Renzhong and Renli to surrender?"

Rendo Baozhong laughed and said, "Renli has tens of thousands of soldiers under his command."

"Some of them will probably escape back,"

"However, quite a few people will still follow him to Yanzhou."

"Renzhong should be able to bring back tens of thousands of troops,"

"With so many soldiers under their command, do you think they'll listen to you?"

"Even if they dare not resist the Great Liang,"

"Wouldn't they probably try to negotiate directly with Daliang?"

Li Ren'ai, enraged and embarrassed, said, "If you say that, no one will listen to me, the king?"

Rendo Baozhong nodded and said, "Even if Li Qianshun were alive,"

"He has no troops, and no one will obey his orders."

This was actually a problem that Western Xia had always had.

Each tribe only recognizes force.

He wasn't particularly loyal to the royal family either.

In this respect, they are not even as good as the Tibetans.

Although the Tibetan dynasty had long since split into countless tribes of varying sizes.

However, the Tibetans held the descendants of Songtsen Gampo in great awe.

The Tibetan Empire also split due to internal strife within the royal family.

As long as there is Songtsen Gampo's bloodline,

Then one can easily control several tribes.

Li Qianshun discovered this point.

Who has the bigger fist,

Each tribe then recognized whom as their leader.

This is why the Liang family caused political chaos.

Li Qianshun wanted to change this.

He wanted to let all the tribes of Western Xia know that his Weiming family was the true successor to Western Xia.

Instead of simply obeying whichever family is more powerful.

That's why the "barbarian studies" that Li Yuanhao had been promoting were abolished.

Instead, they advocated Sinology.

The aim was to let the people of each tribe know what legitimacy and loyalty meant.

Li Ren'ai has always studied Sinology.

They also felt that he was the orthodox one.

Everyone should obey his orders.