In the coach camp outside the city, Wang Kai, Bin and Hao Zhi sat around the fire. A sheep was mounted on the fire, and there was wine next to it. The three of them were eating meat and drinking while talking. In the army, this kind of scene is common and relatively simple.

Wang Kai said: "In the battle of Youzhou, the imperial court participated in the war of more than 500,000 people, and hundreds of thousands of civilians transporting grain. In addition to the 800,000 Khitans, nearly 2 million people participated in the war. This kind of war has not been seen for hundreds of years, and it is amazing to think about it. Taiwei, you have participated in the war, tell us."

Hao Zhi smiled and said, "Speaking of this, the number of soldiers participating in this battle is indeed an amazing battle. But in fact, when we really fought, we realized that the Khitan was not as powerful as we thought at the beginning. In the early days, when we were engaged in Ning Army, the newly trained imperial guards on Hebei Road were not very experienced, and they still had contact with the Khitan. After more than ten days, they slowly stabilized and fought against the Khitan. From then on, the Khitan was no longer our opponent. They were surrounded by Wuqing and easily won."

Hebin said: "Even if the battle of a million troops is easy, it is very difficult."

Hao Zhi said: "Of course it's not easy. However, in this battle, the first hero was probably not the generals on the front line, but Li Fugui from the Privy Council. The million soldiers and civilians who participated directly in the war were in order and sufficient materials, which was not easy."

Wang Kai and Bin said together that the most difficult thing in Youzhou is not to defeat the enemy on the front line, but to ensure sufficient supplies. The Song army participated in the war with 550,000 people, plus nearly 500,000 people transporting grain, the supply of these million people is not easy. The army is commanded by officers, but all the people participating in the war are under the command of Li Fugui. In addition, after the victory, the Khitan prisoners could not be hungry, and the supply of supplies was a very remarkable thing. The victory of the Song army in Youzhou was not just a military victory, but an overwhelming victory of national strength.

After talking for a while, Hao Zhi said, "Two people probably will the three senior Khitan officials come to the city after they enter the city?"

Wang Kai said: "It is said that he can offer it. After the defeat of the Youzhou Khitan, the foreign aid of Datong Mansion was gone. So what if it is not offered? But it is probably not that easy. The guardian Yelu Zong is willing to be the Khitan emperor's uncle and have a glory and wealth throughout his life. I am afraid that he will want to exchange this city for some benefits."

Hebin said to Hao Zhi: "Did the Shufu say this time that if the Khitan guards sacrificed the city, what are the benefits?"

Hao Zhi shook his head: "They are the greatest benefit if they don't die. If they sacrifice the city, they will naturally be safe in their lives. If they don't sacrifice, they will be killed after the city is broken. Du Taiwei said that it is spring, and this battle has been fought too long, so don't delay time. If the Khitan does not sacrifice the city, you will immediately attack the city with all your strength. After defeating Datong Prefecture, cooperate with the Youzhou army to capture Fengshengzhou."

Wang Kai said: "Although Fengshengzhou is large, it does not have a big city or a Khitan army, so it is not difficult to capture."

The Khitan states were different from the Song Dynasty. There were many names, and there were also states under the prefectures. For example, Fengshengzhou, there were actually many military states below, which were smaller than the Song Dynasty, but larger than the Song Dynasty. There were places where the Khitan emperors often inspected, and there were not many troops stationed.

Hao Zhi said: "The meaning of Taiwei Du is to occupy Fengshengzhou in the spring. In the summer, it will be fully repaired and no major wars will be organized within one or two years. The army is tired from fighting every year. Moreover, after this war, the army has basically taken shape and needs to be repaired and consolidated."

Wang Kai and Hebin nodded. In this battle, the Song army also tried their best. The military academy and other organizations were temporarily cancelled and organized into an army. After the war, it needed to be reopened and many things had to be done. Moreover, if the Khitan was destroyed and there were no strong enemies, the Song army would also be streamlined.

There are about 700,000 to 800,000 imperial guards in the Song army now, which is still too many. It is enough to streamline and maintain about 400,000 permanent imperial guards.

The three of them ate meat and drank in the handsome tent, and everyone enjoyed their lives and had nothing to say overnight.

The next morning, Yelu Renxian came down from the city and came to see Wang Kai and the other two.

After sitting in the coach's tent, Wang Kai said, "I wonder what the king said when he arrived in the city?"

Yelu Renxian bowed: "Last night we talked with the guard general Yelu Hougu for a long time. He also knew that there were no reinforcements outside Datong Prefecture and almost no reserves, so he would not be able to defend for long. However, he was afraid that after offering the city, he would be harsh on him and he was hesitant for a while."

Wang Kai looked at the other two and said, "Before you came, the Shufu probably said that it was said. After the city was dedicated, it was impossible to use it. The officials of the court were Song people, and they could not do it casually. However, it is still possible to ensure peace for his lifetime."

Yelu Ren twisted for a while and said, "Taiwei, Yelu Hougu is the emperor's uncle. He has been rich and well-off since he was a child, but he is just peaceful, so I am afraid it is not enough."

Wang Kai said: "He has been the king for a lifetime, so has no savings? As long as he is peaceful, his savings will be enough."

Yelu Ren sighed first: "Taiwei, Datong Mansion is a major city. If Yelu Hougu offered the city without rewards, he always felt that he had lost too much. The Song State was rich, so it would be better to give him some rewards, saving a lot of trouble."

Wang Kaiyao shook his head: "The court does things one is one, two is two, and it will definitely do it after saying it out loud. Otherwise, I promised him now that I will regret it when I enter the city. Now the main force of the Khitan is destroyed, and the court wants to march, and no one can stop it. If there is a reward for offering the city, then how much money should the court reward? It is already very amazing to be able to maintain peace."

Yelu Ren saw that Wang Kai did not let go, and was at a loss for a moment. The Song army now has a great advantage. Even in an important place like Datong Prefecture, he would not use his money to buy the guards and surrender. Yelu Hougu is just looking for benefits now, and it is a little difficult to deal with for a while.

After a long time, Yelu Renxian said, "Since that's the case, let me go into the city, and I will discuss with Yelu Hougu again."

Wang Kai said: "Okay. After entering the city, you tell Yelu Hougu that we don't have much time, we only wait for three days. After three days, if he doesn't give up the city, he will have to attack the city with all his strength. If he attacks the city again, he will not be as scattered as before. He has a hundred thousand troops here, and he will think clearly about how many days he can defend. I might as well say that we are expected to break the city in ten days."

Yelu Renxian hurriedly bowed: "The army is powerful, I have seen it here. Don't panic, let me discuss it again."

Yelu Ren was first left by Youzhou. When the Song army attacked the city, heavy artillery was transported and the city wall collapsed in one day. There were no heavy artillery outside Datong Mansion, but it was just because the road was rugged and the transportation was inconvenient. Without heavy artillery, the Song army could also use artillery fire to block the city wall and ants were attached. Of course, after gunpowder, there were actually many ways to break the city, but the Song army was not familiar with it.

After seeing Yelu Renxian off, Wang Kai shook his head: "Sure enough, the Khitan guards did not have the determination to defend the city, but they only needed benefits. At this time, how should the court promise? He gave Datong guards, should the guards of other cities be given to them in the future? If that goes on, will it be endless!"

Hebin nodded: "Yes, there is no benefit. Now Datong Mansion is a dead place, so I don't believe that Yelu Hou Gu's wish to pay his life for the sake of benefits. If he refuses to offer the city, it doesn't matter. Our army will attack the city."

Hao Zhi said: "The court also had a battle in Youzhou that went too smoothly. He believed that the Khitan was too weak and should not stick to it. Otherwise, he would directly order you to attack. Conquer Datong Prefecture, and there are still many places to be taken around."

At this time, the imperial guards trained by Hedong Road had occupied Yingzhou. Pang Ji, the Hedong Strait Commander, personally led his troops and was about to march into Weizhou. There were only a thousand Khitan defenders there, so it was not difficult to capture them. After all, the Song army would reorganize their troops and attack Fengshengzhou with the troops from Youzhou. It is the first month of the year and there is not much time left.
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