"Since this is the case, Xia Guan will go to Xuzhou for a trip."

……

After Han Shizhong arrived in Xuzhou, according to Zhu Shengfei's words, he kept delaying time on the grounds of preparing for war.

Until mid-September, Zhao Yingluo personally led an army of 150,000 to arrive in Lanzhou, and ordered Wang Zaixing, Wen Boyuan and other main generals to lead troops to Chenqiao.

Han Shizhong, who got the news, immediately ordered someone to inform Liu Yanqing in Chenqiao, asking him to prepare his army for battle and keep an eye on the movements outside the city at any time, while he himself took two retinues into the city to meet Zhao Yingluo.

Zhao Yingluo heard that Han Shizhong was coming, so he asked him to come in, and after seeing Han Shizhong, he said, "At the beginning of the Lotus Pond Pass, General Han's words are vivid, and the palace also remembers that General Han is a loyal and good general. ”

"The last time the last time I met Her Royal Highness the Princess, I said that if the official family can reform and devote themselves to the country and the people, the last general should do his best to assist the official family, but now the official family is bent on putting Her Royal Highness the princess to death, although the last general is not talented, but he also hopes to contribute to Her Royal Highness the princess."

Zhao Yingluo smiled slightly, "General Han is really a loyal person, since he has already come, let's stay and help the palace achieve great things together." ”

"In this case, the last general will stay in Lanzhou and obey the dispatch of Her Royal Highness the Princess."

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After learning that Han Shizhong had surrendered to Zhao Yingluo, Wang Zaixing, Wen Boyuan and others said that they would bring troops into the city to ask for an explanation for Han Shizhong.

Zhao Yingluo gathered them together and said, "This palace understands your feelings, but now that our army has arrived in the city, and they have just surrendered, if we act rashly, we will inevitably disturb the morale of the army." ”

"Besides, our army is exhausted and needs to rest before we can continue the attack, now we just need to hold our ground and wait for the right moment."

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After Han Shizhong returned to Lanzhou, he immediately went to see Zhao Yingluo.

"Although the minister is not talented, he also has a warm blood, I don't know what is the use of Her Royal Highness the princess?"

Zhao Yingluo smiled slightly, "General Han is really a loyal and righteous person, although the palace is grateful, but I believe that with General Han's loyalty, courage and good generals, he will be able to help the palace achieve great things." ”

"In that case, the minister is willing to do the work of dogs and horses." Han Shizhong immediately expressed his loyalty.

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Wanyan Zonghan was overjoyed when he learned the news that Zhao Yingluo's army had approached the Yellow River.

While Zhao Gou sent three troops and horses to attack Kaifeng, he also ordered someone to deliver the news to the Jin State, asking the Jin State to support him behind the scenes. This move shocked Wanyan Zonghan, who was worried that this was a delaying tactic between Zhao Gou and Zhao Yingluo, but because Zhao Yingluo's army was already approaching the Yellow River, he decided to hold his troops for the time being and wait for further news.

At the same time, Zhao Gou also paid close attention to the movements on the battlefield. He knew that the outcome of this battle would determine the future of the Great Song Dynasty, so he made careful arrangements and preparations before the war. He not only ordered craftsmen to step up the production of firearms, but also dispatched elite infantry and archers from Taiyuan and the Daimyo Mansion to enhance the combat effectiveness of the middle lane.

Before the battle began, Zhao Gou once again convened the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs for discussion. Zhu Shengfei expressed his concern at the meeting, fearing that Zhao Yingluo's army would break through the defense line in the middle and approach Lin'an. Zhao Gou believed that Zhao Yingluo's army would be exhausted after a long journey, while his own side was fighting at home, with geographical and resource advantages, so he had a better chance of winning.

In the end, Zhao Gou decided to attack Zhao Yingluo on August 20. He believed that as long as the three-way army could work together, it would definitely be able to defeat Zhao Yingluo's army and win this crucial victory.

Han Shizhong did not move in Xuzhou and kept delaying time. It was not until September that he received the news that Zhao Yingluo personally led an army of 150,000 to arrive in Lanzhou. He immediately ordered Liu Yanqing to reorganize his troops and pay attention to the movements outside the city at any time.

After Han Shizhong went to the city to meet Zhao Yingluo, he expressed his loyalty to her great cause. Zhao Yingluo deeply appreciated his loyalty and courage, and appointed him as the defender of the city.

Wang Zaixing, Wen Boyuan and others were furious when they learned that Han Shizhong had surrendered to Zhao Yingluo. They all said that they would bring troops into the city to ask for an explanation for Han Shizhong. After Zhao Yingluo gathered them, she said that she understood their feelings, but now that the army has arrived in the city, it is necessary to keep the army's morale stable. At the same time, she also pointed out that the current army is exhausted and needs to rest before continuing the attack. She believes that as long as she stands still and waits for the right moment.

After Han Shizhong returned to Lanzhou, he immediately went to see Zhao Yingluo. He said that although he is not talented, he also has enthusiasm and is willing to serve Zhao Yingluo's great cause. Zhao Yingluo was deeply grateful for his loyalty and courage, and appointed him as the defender of the city. She believes that Han Shizhong's loyalty, courage and good will definitely help her achieve great things.

Han Shizhong excelled in the defense of the city, and despite the strong pressure from the Jin state, he remained steadfast in defending the city. Zhao Yingluo is very satisfied with his performance and has increased her trust in him.

At the same time, Zhao Gou closely followed the development of the war in Lin'an City. He knew that this battle would have a decisive impact on the future of the Great Song Dynasty. He constantly mobilized his forces to strengthen the defenses in the center.

Finally, in late November, Zhao Gou decided to launch a final decisive battle against Zhao Yingluo. He ordered the three armies to attack at the same time, in order to defeat Zhao Yingluo's army in one fell swoop.

In this decisive battle, the troops led by Han Shizhong showed strong combat effectiveness under the city of Lanzhou. Taking advantage of the terrain, they skillfully resisted the Jin attack. Although the Jin army attacked fiercely, Han Shizhong's troops never flinched. Their tenacious perseverance bought precious time for Zhao Yingluo's army.

In the end, the reinforcements led by Zhao Yingluo rushed to the city of Lanzhou. The two armies joined forces and finally defeated the army of the Jin State. The victory in this battle marked a decisive victory for the Great Song army in this war.

After the war, Zhao Yingluo highly praised Han Shizhong's perseverance and loyalty. She appointed Han Shizhong as her chief advisor and conferred on him the rank of high-ranking official. Since then, Han Shizhong has become one of Zhao Yingluo's most trusted generals, and he has made great contributions to the prosperity and stability of the Great Song Dynasty.

Liu Yanqing paid close attention to the movements in the city outside the city, ready to deal with emergencies at any time. He knew that in this battle, the slightest negligence could cause the entire battle to spiral out of control.

At the same time, Zhao Gou was also nervously waiting for news of the battle situation in Lin'an City. He had pinned all his hopes on this decisive battle, and he knew that if he could not win this battle, the future of the Great Song would be unimaginable.

In the long wait, Zhao Gou's mood became heavier and heavier. He constantly paced back and forth in the palace, anxiously awaiting news from the front.