Staying in the mansion, Yelu Hougu frowned, listened to Yeluren's words, and said angrily: "They have an army of 100,000 to attack the city, don't they spend it?" If I dedicate the city, I will save me a lot of trouble! I don't want to spend any money at all, and I don't think this big song will be like that! ”

Yelu Xiantong said: "King, Song Jun has seen it, Datong Mansion is already something on their hands. The king sacrificed the city, but he could only keep the king safe. If they don't sacrifice the city, after they attack it, they are afraid that they will take the king's life. ”

Xiao Xulie said: "In the final analysis, Song Jun believes that the life of the king is the greatest benefit. ”

When Yeluhugu heard this, he did not speak for a while. They are right, it seems that Song Jun thinks that saving his life is enough. But the huge Datong Mansion is really unwilling to give it away like this.

After a long time, Yeluhou said: "There is no hurry in advance, let me think about it." ”

Coming out of the official hall, Xiao Xulie said: "It seems that the two of you, will Yelu Hougu sacrifice the city?" I look at him, and I look very closely at the benefits. ”

Yelu Xiantong sighed: "It's just that we are really unlucky to come to do such a thing." But what can I do if I don't do it? ”

Yeluren said first: "I advise the two of you not to worry, in a day or two, Yeluhou Gu should agree." If he doesn't allow it, what will he do to guard Datong Mansion? Now I can see very clearly that it is indeed not difficult for the Song army to attack the city. ”

Yelu Xiantong and Xiao Xulie nodded: "I hope so." Having done so, we have lived some peaceful lives. ”

After crossing the Yellow River, Du Zhongxiao looked out of the car window, which was already faintly green. Before you know it, spring is coming.

Zhao Zhen and the ministers had already gone back, and Du Zhongxiao took Zhao Zi and Li Fugui to clean up the mess. After the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the matter was roughly settled, and they officially returned to Beijing. Fu Bi was appointed as the envoy of Youping Road, and he also knew Youzhou, and stayed.

Looking at the scenery outside the window, Du Zhongxiao said: "When I go to late autumn, when I go back to early spring, spring has arrived unconsciously." Although this battle was not a particularly difficult battle, the impact was not small. Since then, there have been no strong enemies around, and many things have been different. ”

Zhao Zi said: "Yes, it is not a trivial matter to annihilate the 400,000 main forces of the Khitan in the first battle, and there are 400,000 signed troops." Speaking of which, I don't know if there has ever been such a big war in history. Those of us who are making history can be regarded as making history. ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "In the pre-Qin period, there should have been." However, at that time, all the people of each country were soldiers, and the scale of the war was already large. ”

In fact, Du Zhongxiao can't say clearly, the number of wars recorded in history is often inaccurate. And when the troops were dispatched, they often lied about how many tens of thousands of dollars to gain momentum. The army that actually participated in the war did not have so many people at all.

This time it was different, the Song Dynasty participated in the war with 550,000 troops, which was a real battle. The number of people varies from one to the next half a million. Even if you don't lie about the number of people, you can say that you have participated in the war with a million troops. The Khitan main force of 400,000, 400,000 signed troops, and 800,000 people. In this battle, the two sides had a total of nearly two million troops, and they fought for four months, and the scale should be unprecedented in history.

However, the difference in strength between the two countries is too great, and the battle process is mediocre. Except for the sneak attack on Quyang, the Song army has never been defeated. The battle in the military city of Qianning was fierce, and it was just the Song army training. In real combat, the Khitan is basically vulnerable.

What are the consequences of being vulnerable? Du Zhongxiao knows. In history, when the Northern Song Dynasty was destroyed by the Jin soldiers, the Song army was vulnerable. The Jin army of 10,000 or 20,000 dared to cross dozens of states and sweep several roads, and the Song army was completely unstoppable. Can the Song army destroy the Khitan now? It should be possible. However, the Song Dynasty was not the Jin Dynasty, it only wanted to win, and did not dare to govern at all, treating the people like mustard. Therefore, after this war, it should be repaired for a period of time before it will advance northward. The situation in the Khitan country can't be managed now, and I don't bother to take care of it.

Thinking of this, Du Zhongxiao asked Zhao Zi: "How is Datong Mansion now?" Yelu Xiantong, Yelu Renxian and Xiao Xulie went together, the status of these three people is noble, and they all have the descendants of the royal family, and the treatment given to Yelu Zongyuan is very high. ”

Zhao Zi said: "I received a report from Wang Kai at the station this morning, and the Yelu Sect in the city has not yet decided. According to Yeluren, Yeluhou was willing to sacrifice the city, but only for some benefits. Wang Kai didn't allow it, and froze there for a while. ”

Du Zhongxiao smiled: "What benefits does Yelu Sect want to have?" Keeping him alive is the greatest benefit. Can't see it? Now where can the Khitan resist the imperial army! He doesn't sacrifice the city, and when it is breached, he will be beheaded! ”

Zhao Zi said: "Wang Kai and He Bin have not tried their best to attack the city, and there is not much pressure on him, so they will have such an idea." Wang Kai gave Yelu Zong three days, and if he did not sacrifice the city, he would attack with all his might. When it is breached, he doesn't need to agree. ”

Du Zhongxiao thought for a while and said, "Tell Wang Kai that if Yeluzong is willing not to sacrifice the city, he will be beheaded immediately after the city is broken!" There will be more battles in the future, and he will set an example for the Khitan guards. Those who dedicate the city can keep the peace of the world, and those who do not dedicate the city will be beheaded! ”

Zhao Zi promised.

Li Fugui said: "In the battle of Youzhou, although we fought easily, the Khitan generals in other places may not know. Perhaps, some people are lucky, and there are. When there are more battles in the future, everyone will naturally understand. ”

"If you are lucky, then you must have the consciousness of dying!" Du Zhongxiao shook his head slightly. "The imperial army is impossible, and it is impossible to accommodate them. Without thunderbolts, what kind of war are there to fight! Just like Yelu Hongji, if it weren't for luck, it wouldn't have been so long, and it would have fallen early. ”

Speaking of this, Zhao Zi asked: "Taiwei, if Yelu Hongji doesn't bow his head, will he really be put in the prison camp?" ”

Du Zhongxiao nodded: "That's nature." In the prison camp, he had to work honestly so that he could eat every day. When you really figure it out, you will release it. Not only Yelu Hongji, but all the Khitan generals who refused to surrender were all imprisoned and camped. These people are in good health and can still do a lot of work. Earn their own food, and the court will not support them in vain. ”

Although Yelu Hongji descended, he resolutely refused to bow to Zhao Zhen. According to Du Zhongxiao's suggestion, he was imprisoned in the prison camp. In order to prevent the Khitans from helping each other to protect each other, Yelu Hongji and other important ministers were all taken to Kaifeng Mansion. When the time comes, a special prison camp will be set up in Kaifeng to watch over them. There are many jobs that can be done in Kaifeng Mansion, and the prison camp is just right.

After listening to Du Zhongxiao's words, Zhao Zi and Li Fugui glanced at each other and sighed with emotion. The emperor of a country, after being captured, should generally treat each other with courtesy. If you don't accept it, at most you will be killed quietly, rather than really being a prisoner of war. When the Song Dynasty was founded, it destroyed many countries, and it was all dealt with in this way. Except for Wu Yueqian's family, which has always been rich and noble in the Song Dynasty, most of the rest of the royal family are like this.

Putting Yelu Hongji in the prison camp, first of all, the Song Dynasty had confidence and was not afraid that the Khitans would be loyal to him and cause chaos again. The other is not to regard him as the emperor of the Central Plains, or the royal family of the secession regime, but only as the leader of the barbarians.

By the time of the Song Dynasty, the Han regime of two kings and three kes was still adhered to, and the emperors of the previous life had to seal the official and guard the temple. The destruction of the royal family of the previous dynasty was a matter after the Mongols entered the Central Plains. Just like the Hou Zhou Chai family, although it was suppressed, most of its owners did not live long, but there have always been inheritors. Yelu Hongji was different, and the Song Dynasty did not intend to treat him with such courtesy.