The sun jumped out of the clouds, and the world suddenly became brighter. The sun shone on its body, making people feel warm.

Wang Kai rode on the horse and looked at the gate of Datong Mansion not far away with a serious face. Today is the day when Yelu Zong was willing to lose Yingxian City. Wang Kai came to the city to accept it, and He Bin led a large army outside to prevent accidents. If Datong Mansion does not open the gate today, the Song army will attack with all its might.

Looking at the sun in the sky, Wang Kai felt a little impatient. It was already Si, and the Khitan had not opened the city gate. Could it be that he didn't want to offer the city? If the Yelu Sect wanted to do this, it would be enough to calm the anger of the public if he attacked the city.

At this moment, the city gate in front slowly opened. Several Khitan generals rode on horseback and walked out.

After a cheer in the army, Wang Kai let out a light breath. As long as the city gate is opened, everything can be ignored.

Not long after, Yelu Zongyuan brought his generals to Wang Kai, and crossed his hands and said, "I have seen the Taiwei. The Taiwei army besieged the city, and it is not very interesting to continue to fight. Yelu Zongyuan stayed in the West Capital and was willing to offer the city to the State of Song. I only hope that the Taiwei will enter the city, not killing and killing, and treat the people well."

Wang Kai said: "The king is very wise, it is best to do so. Don't worry, my army will not kill and kill people's lives, nor will it forcefully rob property. It's just a snatching the city for the court. I dare to ask the king, have the soldiers in the city put down their swords and guns?"

Yelu Zong said: "Since you want to offer the city, the army will naturally put down your swords and guns. The Taiwei just leads his troops into the city."

Wang Kai nodded: "In this way, I will enter the city. Please ask the king to accompany me."

Yelu Zong was willing to agree happily and rode with Wang Kai and walked towards the city gate. The Song army got a bayonet and carried it lightly, following behind. After entering the city, he did not see the shadow of the Khitan army. The small number of guards on the top of the city had already put down their weapons.

Wang Kai said: "There are many defenders in Datong Prefecture, why can't you see any shadow?"

Yelu Zong said, "They are all in their own barracks. How dare they come out without the command of the Grand Marshal? These people have been with me for many years, and they will ask the Grand Marshal to treat them well in the future. Otherwise, I will definitely cause gossip in the future if I offer the city today."

Wang Kai smiled and said, "Don't worry, the court will unify the world in the future, who dares to say that the king?"

Until the stay-attached mansion, Yelu Zongyuan said: "Taiwei, after the city is sold, don't know how to deal with me?"

Wang Kai said: "I dare not make any decision on this matter. I want to send the king to the capital. When I finally surrendered, many Khitan officials arrived in Kaifeng Prefecture. When I got there, the king would meet many acquaintances."

Yelu Zongyan nodded. He naturally knew that Wang Kai had been on Hequ Road and later attacked Datong Prefecture and did not go to Youzhou. He was afraid that he would not know the situation of surrendering to the Khitan officials. Yelu Xiantong and the other two came from Youzhou, but they were afraid that they would not know that they had to go to the capital by themselves.

After getting off the horse, the two entered the left-behind mansion. After entering the official hall, Yelu Zongyuan suddenly whispered: "Taiwei, the rear yamen is my personal property, and my life will be my future. Please ask the Taiwei to facilitate it, so that I can be transported safely."

Wang Kai looked at Yelu Zongyuan and smiled: "The king's personal things will be transported away naturally. Since the city has been presented, I will not be difficult for the king."

Yelu Zong was relieved. Seeing that Wang Kai was kind and kind, he suddenly asked: "Taiwei, ask, what would happen if I didn't offer the city?"

Wang Kai said: "What else can I do? I led a large army to attack the city. After the city was broken, I just killed the king at the top of the city. The Privy Council had already explained this matter, and I was on order to act. After offering the city, the king saved his life and I just sent someone to protect you to Kaifeng Prefecture."

Seeing that Wang Kai spoke calmly, Yelu Zong wanted to know that the result of not offering seemed to be a word of death.

Du Zhongxiao entered the official hall, picked up the official documents on the table, put them down after reading it, and smiled. Yelu Zongyan finally offered the city, and he had no head-on to bear it to the end. It would be beneficial to sacrifice the city. There are so many cities in the Khitan and so many high-ranking officials. Where did the Song Dynasty get so many benefits for them?

Zeng Gongliang came in and bowed and said, "Taiwei, Yelu Zongyuan, the left-behind Datong Prefecture, has already offered the city, and Wang Kai has occupied Datong Prefecture. The Minister Wen of the Capital brought the official of the Secretariat and was waiting for the Taiwei to take us to discuss matters."

Du Zhongxiao nodded: "Okay. Let's wait for Taiwei Tian to come. Next, the front-line army cannot be idle. Except for some troops returning to Beijing, the rest of the army should try to seize the easy-to-occupate places. Our Privy Council will discuss it first before we can discuss it with the Zhongshu."

Zeng Gongliang said yes. Soon after, Tian Kuang came in, the three of them sat down, talking about the recent situation.

Tian Kuang said: "During the Battle of Youzhou, due to the urgent military situation, our dynasty sent troops to the country. All military academies were disbanded and organized into various armies. Now that Youzhou has won, some troops need to be abolished and rebuilt military academies. The Taiwei thought, how many troops should be abolished?"

Du Zhongxiao thought for a while and said, "Now, the national imperial guards, 550,000 people participated in the war in Youzhou, 100,000 people from Datong Prefecture, 50,000 people from Hedong Road, 50,000 people from Shaanxi Road, a total of 700,000 troops. The Khitan was defeated, so many imperial guards were indeed too many. In my opinion, if there is no strong Khitan enemy in Hebei Road in the future, 50,000 people may be stationed. Hedong Road is no longer a border. If Datong Prefecture is included, 50,000 people will be enough with Shaanxi Road. Hequ Road will have 50,000 people, and the Western Regions and Hexi will have 50,000 people, which will require 200,000 troops. The troops stationed in the capital are suitable for 100,000 to 200,000. In addition to the rest, 400,000 to 500,000 imperial guards will be enough. This time, in addition to the military academies, there will be more than 100,000 people to be removed from service."

Tian Kuang nodded: "What the Taiwei said is. What I originally thought was to maintain 600,000 imperial guards and 150,000 people entered the military academy. Unexpectedly, the Taiwei thought of even fewer people. However, without the powerful Khitan enemies, 400,000 imperial guards would be enough."

Du Zhongxiao said: "The trained imperial guards are different from before. They are truly capable of field battles, and there are no need to be too many. In contrast, the number of wing troops should be more than before, which is normal. The withdrawn imperial guards can be properly arranged according to their wishes."

With the development of the economy, the number of wing troops needed by the Song Dynasty was far greater than before. Before it developed, because of the steam tugboats and the fibre wing troops were laid off, Du Zhongxiao carried out field operations accordingly. Now the scope of wing fields has expanded to the two lakes, and the number of people is needed. In addition to various commercial institutions, transportation troops, and the number of people maintaining local order is large.

In addition to maintaining order in the mainland, the Xiang army also participated in industrial and commercial production, not the fewer, the better. Many of them directly created wealth, which is considered part of the official business and commerce, and are producers.

Tian Kuang said again: "The original military academy has three places. If it is rebuilt, it doesn't seem that it needs so much?"

Du Zhongxiao thought for a while and said, "The military academy on Hebei Road can be cut off. If necessary, the conditions will be sufficient. The military academy in the capital is mainly used to build it. The military academy on Hequ Road is located on the frontier, mainly for cultivating cavalry. The two military academies, with about 500,000 imperial guards, should be enough."

In fact, in addition to these two military academies, Du Zhongxiao wanted to set up another military academies in the south or along the coast to train naval forces. However, he had never developed a navy, and it seems too abrupt now. It would be better to wait until the conditions are right before we can raise them.

After recapturing the Western Regions, destroying Dangxiang, and defeating the Khitan, the territory of the Song Dynasty expanded northward, requiring a large number of cavalry. The Song Dynasty now also lacked horses, and needed a military academy specializing in cultivating cavalry. In the past, when Du Zhongxiao was on Hequ Road, the Wudu Military Academy trained various officers, which would slowly change in the future. With the Beijing Military Academy, most of the officers were trained here.
Chapter completed!