After all, there were only a few bordering countries around the Song Dynasty.

Let’s forget about the northern pirates and western thieves.

Only Dali, Jiaozhi, Tubo and Song Dynasty are bordered by land.

Dali Kingdom has been invisible for a long time and doesn't look like someone who will cause trouble.

The remaining Jiaozhi were also defeated by the late emperor.

Could it be Tubo?

The two palaces were worried as they thought about it.

They have read history books and naturally know how powerful Tubo was during the Tang Dynasty!

At the end of the Tang Dynasty, when Tubo declined, it gradually lost its danger, but no one knew the situation on the snowy mountains.

In case, the Tubo people on the snow mountain were unified again and then went straight down the Qingtang.

This Song Dynasty border defense really needs another powerful enemy!

Therefore, both palaces agreed to Zhao Xu's proposal.

First prepare for war in Bianjing and prepare a large army in advance that can put out fires in emergencies!

This is called being prepared.

It is also something that the two palaces will do - the empress dowager who lives deep in the palace, the empress dowager, does not know much about economics and finance.

In their eyes, spending a little money is nothing!

Even if it turns out that the money was wasted, it doesn't matter.

As long as you have peace of mind, just have peace of mind!

But, where can we mobilize such an army that can respond to changes in all directions at any time?

This left both palaces somewhat hesitant.

It should be noted that Bianjing's imperial army has almost been mobilized now.

The palace guards, bodyguards, and horse infantry troops that once surrounded the military camps inside and outside Bianjing are all now empty.

After the Song-Xia War, these forbidden troops were gradually transferred to the northwest border and never came back.

Today's Bianjing Forbidden Army is actually very empty.

The total number of the three yamen, including the troops of Kaifeng Mansion, is only about 30,000.

This is also the reason why Wang Anshi implemented a defense method in the capital - the capital is empty. If there is a change, the northern captives or someone marches straight in. It will be difficult for King Qin's army to arrive for a while, and it will be over.

However, as Han Jiang came to power, he gradually abolished the Baojia Law except along the border, Hebei, and Hedong. In a few years, there were not even a few Baojia militiamen available in Bianjing City.

Zhao Xu looked at the two palaces and suggested softly: "My mother-in-law, my mother-in-law, why not send an imperial edict to transfer 10,000 stationed imperial troops from Hebei back to Beijing..."

"At the same time, from the Forbidden Army in Bianjing, ten commanders who have been garrisoning along the border were selected and handed over to the general to organize the army and practice martial arts in preparation for emergencies..."

"With 5,000 battle-hardened warriors at hand, even if the police suddenly arrive, we won't be caught off guard by the bandits!"

After hearing this, the Empress Dowager asked: "Hebei has mobilized 10,000 forbidden troops. If something happens to Hebei..."

Zhao Xu smiled and said: "No!"

"The current master of Beilu has something to ask for from our court. What's more, the emperor's grandson and Sun Chen of Beilu are still 'confidant classmates' and have exchanged articles and notes many times!"

"It can be seen from this that the Lord of the North and his grandson should be people who observe etiquette and will not rashly turn against our court... Since the North is untrustworthy, the imperial army in Beijing can immediately rush to help..."

The two palaces were finally convinced. The Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager Xiang looked at each other and said to Zhao Xu, "The officials are still thoughtful!"
Chapter completed!