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"Both you and I can witness a grand and magnificent undertaking."

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Zhao Yuan appointed these officials as county magistrates.

There was nothing that could be done about it.

Because this expansion involves too much territory.

The team from Sichuan,

Overall promotion of one to three levels.

They were mainly assigned to positions in Shaanxi, Huainan, and western Beijing.

A large number of reserve cadres and clerks,

He served as a county magistrate or registrar.

The original assistant officials were all appointed as county magistrates.

As for Zhao Yuan's old friends

The lowest rank was that of a prefect.

And the students who followed Zhao Yuan

At least a county magistrate,

Some have already risen to the rank of prefect.

Chen Dong also took charge of the Inspectorate.

Chapter 1637 Surrender!

At this moment, Zhao Guoxiang was with his subordinates.

They hurried towards Kaifeng.

Zhong Shizhong led over ten thousand Western troops.

Go to Tongguan to deliver a message.

Persuade Zhong Shidao to submit to the Zhao family.

The Xianyang, Chang'an, and Tongguan line was handed over.

Zhong Shidao personally came to Tongguan.

The two brothers have very unusual identities.

"Brother, give up, the Song Dynasty is beyond saving."

Zhong Shizhong stood below the pass and shouted.

Zhong Shidao said, "Come up here and speak."

A basket fell.

Pull the seed master up.

Zhong Shidao asked, "How did Tokyo fall?"

Zhong Shizhong said, "It will fall without a fight. The city is short of food."

"The officials are still exploiting and embezzling,"

"The military and civilians secretly conspired to surrender the city."

"The emperor went out alone again,"

"Captured outside the city,"

"The city is in complete chaos,"

"It is still Zhao who should lead the troops into the city to quell the rebellion."

"We lost Tokyo without even firing a single arrow?" Zhong Shidao asked in surprise.

"But not a single arrow has been fired," Zhong Shizhong said bitterly.

Zhong Shidao said helplessly, "So be it, it is the will of Heaven, and no human power can change it."

Zhong Shizhong said, "Your grandson (Zhong Yanchong) has been appointed as the commander-in-chief of Lianghuai."

“The Zhong family army in Shaanxi must be reduced to only nine thousand.”

"I have three thousand soldiers at my disposal,"

"My brother has six thousand soldiers under his command."

"Each demobilized soldier received three strings of cash,"

"Five mu of land in the household will be exempt from taxes for five years."

"I understand, I will relinquish military power."

Zhong Shidao immediately understood what Zhao Yuan meant.

Since the Zhong family is obedient,

Then there's nothing to worry about.

Zhao Yuan directly seized military power from Zhong Shidao and Zhong Shizhong.

They were to be transferred to civil service positions.

The Zhong family army was renamed the Zhongshun Army and reduced to only 9,000 men.

Handed over to Commander Zhongxi

They were placed under Yang Zhi's command and obeyed his orders.

Thus, Guanzhong was completely under the Zhao family's control.

The government and the army were incorporated into the government.

The real headaches are Liu Yanqing and Zhe Keqiu.

One is in northern Shaanxi, and the other is in northern Shanxi.

They might be able to quell the rebellion by issuing a proclamation.

But they certainly wouldn't want to hand over their territory and army.

If pushed too far, they might just surrender to the Western Xia and Jin dynasties.

Zhong Shizhong also said, "The brothers Liu Xi and Liu Qi can also retain a force of three thousand soldiers."

"Go and fight the Western Xia immediately."

Zhao said, “Brother, you can serve as my military advisor in this battle against the Western Xia.”

They simply wouldn't let Zhong Shidao lead the troops anymore.

He was temporarily assigned to Yang Zhi as chief of staff.

He'll come back to be a civil servant after the war is over.

Such strict precautions,

Zhong Shidao surprisingly offered no resistance and nodded.

"It's good not to lead troops; it saves a lot of trouble."

The two brothers then surrendered Tongguan.

Han Shizhong sent troops to take over.

Then they surrendered Chang'an and Xianyang.

Yang Zhi dispatched troops to take over.

The brothers Liu Xi and Liu Qi,

Assisting in the defense of Chang'an

Outnumbered and outmatched, they were unable to resist.

They were also forced to surrender to the Zhao family.

In Taiyuan, Yin Shuke is still besieging the city.

Zhang Xiaochun repeatedly sent people to ask for help.

After Zhang Guangdao stabilized the capital region

He led 20,000 men northward.

Moreover, it goes around Tongguan.

Because the Jin army firmly occupied Zhending.

Chengtianzhai (Niangziguan) was used to block Jingxing.

If Zhang Guangdao were to take the Hebei route...

The rescue operation will inevitably turn into a siege.

Yang Zhi then led the Hanzhong troops,

And the Shaanxi soldiers who were incorporated into the army,

They went to negotiate peace with the Western Xia through war.

Three generals in command of troops,

Only Li Bao was left idle.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unhappy?" Zhao Yuan asked with a smile.

Li Baoyan replied insincerely, "No."

"It's better to stay in Bianliang,"

"This place is very prosperous and bustling."

Zhao Yuan said, "I don't trust anyone else to command the troops in this strategically important area of ​​the capital."

That's why I kept you by my side.

Li Bao didn't believe such nonsense.

He knew he was being reprimanded.

Zhao Yuan then said, "Next year, when we conquer the southeast, you will go and capture Zhao Ji."

Li Bao instantly perked up, patting his chest and saying...

"I guarantee it will be captured easily, and that tyrant won't get away!"

Zhao Yuan said, "To conquer the southeast, a strong navy is extremely important."

"You shall immediately head south to train the navy."

"Yes!" Li Bao stood up and accepted the order.

"Sit down,"

Zhao Yuan instructed,

"Don't relax your military discipline either."

"Most of your soldiers are former bandits, salt smugglers, and river pirates,"

"Although he is much more obedient than before,"

"But it's still not enough compared to our friendly forces."

"If all else fails, deal with a few of them severely!"

Li Bao couldn't help but argue, "They didn't harass the people,"

"The military discipline is already excellent."

Zhao Yuan was somewhat helpless.