The defenders of Yangzhou City were anxious when they saw Han Shizhong's army approaching step by step.

The fate of Yangzhou City was already in jeopardy, and all they could do was send messengers to ask the imperial court for reinforcements.

Zhao Gou sat on the dragon chair, his face pale, listening to the messenger's report, and the fear in his heart surged like a tide.

He understood that if Yangzhou was lost, his throne and even his life would be threatened.

"Official, without further ado, we must send troops to reinforce Yangzhou as soon as possible!" A minister suggested.

Zhao Gou frowned, he knew the reasonableness of this suggestion, but how could he send a large army?

Zhao Yingluo on the western front has already made him anxious, and Han Shizhong on the northern front is like a tiger descending the mountain, difficult to resist.

Just when Zhao Gou was in a dilemma, Qin Hui stood up: "The official family, the minister has a plan." He whispered in Zhao Gou's ear, "You can send an envoy to negotiate peace with Han Shizhong and delay the pace of his attack." ”

A hint of hesitation flashed in Zhao Gou's eyes, but he understood that in the face of such a grim situation, he had no choice.

So he nodded and agreed to Qin Hui's suggestion.

At this time, Qin Hui stood up and put forward a new suggestion: "In addition to negotiating peace, we can also take Han Shizhong's wife and children to Yangzhou to persuade him not to continue south." If he can stop the army, the court can not pursue him for serving Zhao Yingluo. ”

Zhao Gou was silent for a moment after hearing this, and agreed to Qin Hui's suggestion.

After obtaining Zhao Gou's permission, Qin Hui immediately began to arrange for Han Shizhong's wife and children to be brought to Yangzhou.

They secretly rescued Liang Hongyu and several sons from prison and quickly sent them to Yangzhou City.

Under the walls of Yangzhou City, Han Shizhong rode a high-headed horse, his eyes full of anger.

Behind him was a mighty army, imposing like a rainbow, like a thunderbolt.

"Tell you to know! If you don't open the city and surrender immediately, Yangzhou City will definitely be in ruins! Han Shizhong shouted loudly, his voice echoing over the battlefield.

At the head of the city, the face of the general defending the city was pale, and he had no intention of fighting in his heart, but the orders of the imperial court were like Mount Tai pressing on the top.

He looked up at Han Shizhong with a complicated gaze.

"General Han, if it is not for our garrison army to open the city, it is really a strict order from the imperial court to defend it, and I can't help myself." The general defending the city sighed and said helplessly.

A trace of anger flashed in Han Shizhong's eyes, he waved his horsewhip and ordered in a loud voice: "Pass my order, the whole army will attack!" ”

As the order sounded, the drums of war shook the heavens and the earth.

Han Shizhong's army poured into Yangzhou City like a tide.

Artillery rumbled, and artillery fire rained down on the walls.

The walls trembled under the bombardment of artillery, and the masonry flew and filled the air with smoke.

The general defending the city paled, and he understood that Yangzhou City was already in danger.

At this moment, a red figure suddenly appeared on the city wall. It was Han Shizhong's wife, Liang Hongyu.

When Han Shizhong saw his wife appear, his heart tightened, and he immediately ordered to stop the attack.

At this time, the traitor Huang Qianshan also appeared on the city tower.

After he pushed Liang Hongyu to the city tower, he looked at Han Shizhong under the city tower and shouted, "General Han, as long as you withdraw immediately, the court can not hold you accountable." Otherwise, your wife Liang Hongyu will be beheaded on the castle tower and lose her life. ”

Liang Hongyu's hair was messy, and she looked at Huang Qianshan contemptuously, "Weak and incompetent ministers, surrender to the outside world, and frame Zhongliang internally, I would rather die than let you threaten my husband!" ”

Huang Qianshan sneered, "Do you think death can solve the problem?" I tell you, as long as your husband does not retire, you will surely die! ”

Han Shizhong's heart was extremely angry, and his hand holding the reins trembled slightly.

Huang Qianshan was threatening him with Liang Hongyu's life.

Huang Qianshan saw that Han Shizhong did not respond, his face sank, and he ordered the soldiers to put the knife on Liang Hongyu's white neck.

Liang Hongyu was not afraid, staring at Huang Qianshan coldly, her eyes full of contempt and anger.

Huang Qianshan sneered and said loudly to Han Shizhong: "General Han, within three breaths, if you don't agree to my conditions, your wife Liang Hongyu will fall to the ground!" ”

Time seemed to freeze, and every breath was filled with tension and fear.

Downstairs in the city, Han Shizhong looked at Liang Hongyu on the city tower with firm and affectionate eyes, and his heart was like a knife.

Liang Hongyu looked at her husband downstairs in the city, her eyes were full of tenderness, "Husband, don't work hard for the mediocre court anymore!" Her Royal Highness the princess Zhao Yingluo is the hope that can make the Great Song Dynasty strong. The imperial court will only surrender weakly and let the people suffer. You have to see the reality clearly, don't invest in the pearl again! ”

Han Shizhong's heart was shocked, he knew that Liang Hongyu's words made sense.

But he could not watch his wife being killed, so he ordered in a loud voice: "The whole army retreats!" ”

As the order sounded, Han Shizhong led the army to slowly retreat. His gaze never left Liang Hongyu on the city tower.

Under the majestic city wall, Huang Qianshan witnessed Han Shizhong's army slowly retreating, and his heart was filled with a smug feeling that was difficult to hide. His cunning and scheming seemed to shine with victory at this moment. And at this moment, on the city tower, a slender figure was escorted down the city tower, her resolute eyes revealed a trace of unwillingness, it was Liang Hongyu, an unyielding female general.

The corners of Huang Qianshan's mouth hooked up a sneer, he ordered someone to escort Liang Hongyu down, and then sent a henchman to take his secret letter to find Han Shizhong outside the city. This letter is like a double-edged sword, both tempting and threatening. The letter wrote that as long as Han Shizhong agreed to withdraw the army, he could not only be exempted from all culpability, but even win the opportunity for his wife to be knighted.

Outside the city, Han Shizhong stopped to look into the distance, his eyes were deep and complex. Behind him, the army was ready and ready for battle. A gust of wind blew, bringing with it the breath of the messenger. Han Shizhong took the letter, took a deep breath, and a trace of complicated emotions flashed in his eyes. He knew that this was Huang Qianshan's ploy and a means to force him to make a decision.

Under the majestic city wall, Huang Qianshan witnessed Han Shizhong's army slowly retreating, and his heart was filled with a smug feeling that was difficult to hide. His cunning and scheming seemed to shine with victory at this moment. And at this moment, on the city tower, a slender figure was escorted down the city tower, and her resolute eyes revealed a trace of unwillingness, it was Liang Hongyu.

Outside the city, Han Shizhong stopped to look into the distance, his eyes were deep and complex.

Behind him, the army was ready and ready for battle. A gust of wind blew, bringing with it the breath of the messenger.

Han Shizhong took the letter, took a deep breath, and a trace of complicated emotions flashed in his eyes.

He knew that this was Huang Qianshan's ploy and a means to force him to make a decision.

He did not rush to reply to Huang Qianshan, but ordered a henchman to go to Shouzhou quickly and ask Her Royal Highness the princess for instructions.

The henchman took the order and left, and Han Shizhong stood outside the city, looking at the sky in the distance.

His heart was filled with anxiety and worry, but he knew he had to remain calm and determined.

Time seemed to slow down, and every moment was full of tension and unease.

Han Shizhong is constantly thinking about various possible scenarios and coping strategies.

He knew that the next battle would be more intense and brutal, and they had to be well prepared.

At the same time, in Shouzhou, the atmosphere was also extremely tense.

Zhao Yingluo, Zong Ze, Li Gang and others sat around and discussed how to deal with it.

They all understand the importance of this decision and the responsibility they shoulder.

"Your Highness, we must make a decision as soon as possible." Zong Ze said.

Zhao Yingluo nodded, "I know, but we have to be cautious. ”

She pondered for a moment, "Letting General Han withdraw his troops temporarily may be the best option, but we can't let our guard down either. ”

Li Gang also agreed, "Yes, we must plan and prepare for the next step. ”