Zhang Jun cleared his throat and said loudly: "Leaders, I know the concerns and worries in your hearts. Zhao Yongji is indeed powerful, but we can't sit idly by because of this. The Great Song Dynasty and the Guilu tribe have been friendly for generations, and now they are facing a common enemy, and they should join hands to resist foreign insults. ”

He paused and continued, "I know that the Onilu Clan will face a lot of risk if they get involved in this fight. But please believe that the Great Song Dynasty will not let you fight alone. We will provide sufficient supplies and support to fight Zhao Yongji's aggression together with you. Moreover, once Zhao Yongji gains the power to invade the hinterland of the Central Plains, how can you ghost Lu clan be left alone? ”

Zhang Jun's words were impassioned and deafening. The leaders present were moved by his words and began to shake their original determination.

Seeing that everyone was beginning to waver, Zhang Jun continued: "Leaders, although Zhao Yongji's troops are strong, they are not invincible. The reason why they dare to be so arrogant is nothing more than to bully the various ethnic groups in Tibet to fight for their own battles, and they cannot form a powerful force. As long as the Ghost Lu Clan joins forces with my Great Song Dynasty, they can change this situation. ”

His eyes swept over everyone and continued, "I know that it is a great risk to be an enemy of Zhao Yongji. But think about it, if we don't stand up and fight back, then Zhao Yongji's ambition will never be satisfied. He can oppress the Guilu tribe today, and tomorrow he may go south to invade the Great Song Dynasty. Do you just watch him expand his power step by step and remain indifferent? ”

Zhang Jun said, his tone gradually became excited: "The Ghost Lu Clan and the Great Song Dynasty are clothed in water and rely on each other. When the Great Song Dynasty prospered, the Guilu people prospered; The Great Song Dynasty declined, and the Guilu tribe could not escape doom. Now Zhao Yongji's intentions are ill-intentioned and the wolf's ambitions have appeared; We must unite to defend against foreign aggression! Only by defeating Zhao Yongji can we defend our homeland and protect our loved ones! ”

After his voice fell; There was silence throughout the tent. The chiefs bowed their heads and remained silent; seemed to be thinking about what Zhang Jun said.

After a long time; Jing Zang raised his head and looked at Zhang Jun, took a deep breath, and then said slowly: "What Lord Zhang said is extremely true! Although I Jingzang is not talented, I also know the priorities, and I will never sit back and watch Zhao Yongji look down on the Great Song Dynasty and ignore it! I am willing to lead all the people of the Ghost Lu Clan to fight side by side with the Great Song Dynasty! ”

Zhang Jun had a relieved smile on his face after hearing Jing Zang's words. He knew that through his own efforts and persuasion, he had finally succeeded in impressing these leaders, making them agree to the request of the Great Song Dynasty and be willing to fight Zhao Yongji's aggression together.

Zhang Jun saw that Jing Zang agreed, and a big stone in his heart finally landed. He took out the edict that had been prepared from his bosom, solemnly unfolded it, and read it out loud: "Lonely Haotian's life, the edict says: Jing Zang, the leader of the Ghost Lu Clan, is loyal and courageous, and understands the righteousness. He was specially appointed as the commander of the commander-in-chief of the Henan soldiers, the commander of the warriors of the tribe, the common defense against foreign insults, and the protection of the territory and the people. Equipment, grain, grass and other materials were given to finance the army. Looking at Ru Jingzang, live up to the lonely hope, and bravely kill the enemy to repay the country's kindness. ”

When Jing Zang heard the contents of the edict, his face showed excitement. He knelt down to accept the edict and said in a loud voice: "Chenjing Zang is grateful!" All the clansmen of the Guilu clan will always surrender to the Great Song Dynasty, have the responsibility to defend the land for the Great Song Dynasty, and will never disappoint the high expectations of Her Royal Highness the Great Song Princess! ”

Zhang Jun nodded with satisfaction, picked up Jing Zang and said, "Leader Jing Zang, please get up." Now you and I are a family, and we are defending against Zhao Yongji's threat together. As long as we work together, we will be able to defeat the enemy and defend our homeland. ”

Jing Zang stood up and said firmly, "What General Zhang said is extremely true! Although I am not talented, I also know the priorities. Zhao Yongji's wolf ambition intends to annex my ghost Lu clan. How can I sit idly by? As long as the Great Song Dynasty gives an order, all the people of my Ghost Lu clan are willing to take the lead and jointly resist the invasion of foreign enemies! ”

The two looked at each other and smiled, their hearts full of confidence and anticipation for the future.

They knew that as long as the Great Song and the Guilu clan joined forces to resist Zhao Yongji's invasion, they would definitely be able to achieve victory.

At the same time, the news of the Great Song Dynasty's canonization of Jing Zang, the leader of the Guilu tribe, soon reached the ears of Zhao Yongji in the Hehuang region.

After hearing this, Zhao Yongji sneered and said: "Da Song is really mediocre and incompetent, and he actually supported a weak and incompetent Ghost Lu Clan to fight against me. Sooner or later, they will be swallowed up by me. ”

When his subordinates heard this, they all chimed in: "The king is wise! Those rabble of the Onilu clan are no match for us at all. As long as we send troops, we will be able to defeat them. ”

However, Zhao Yongji shook his head and said, "Now is not the time to send troops. At present, we should first occupy Shazhou, Guazhou, Suzhou and other places in the Western Xia as a foundation, and then ask the Jin State for Lintao Mansion and other places to expand our strength. After our soldiers are strong and strong, we can go south in one fell swoop to destroy the Guilu tribe and the Great Song Dynasty. ”

When his subordinates heard this, they nodded yes one after another, and admired Zhao Yongji's foresight.

In the summer of 1136 A.D., in the third year of the Heavenly Mandate, Zhao Yongji of the Hehuang region decided to take the first step in his ambition.

This human nature is like a fire, decisive in action, once he has made up his mind, he will be like a tiger descending from the mountain, unstoppable.

He aimed at the states controlled by Western Xia, intending to use this as a springboard to gradually expand his power.

In the summer of that year, the scorching sun was scorching, and the army sent by Zhao Yongji was like a heat wave, surging towards the border of Western Xia.

The Western Xia army was able to barely resist at first, but as Zhao Yongji's army attacked again and again, their defensive line gradually collapsed.

Guazhou, Suzhou and other cities fell one after another, and in just three months, Western Xia lost a large amount of territory.

When the news reached the capital of Western Xia, the lord Li Qianshun was furious when he heard the words.

He was originally a calm monarch, but the speed and misery of this loss of land made him heartbroken and angry.

While urgently ordering reinforcements from all over the country in an attempt to regain the lost territory, he sent an envoy to the Jin State to ask the Jin Emperor Wanyan Zonghan to intervene and restrain Zhao Yongji's expansion.

However, Li Qianshun's request did not receive sympathy and support from the Jin State.

Wanyan Zonghan was a shrewd politician, and he clearly knew that the Western Xia had survived under the protection of the Great Song Dynasty, so he only sneered at the Western Xia's request for help. he

He didn't even see the face of the envoy of Western Xia, so he directly ordered the envoy to be expelled.

This move was undoubtedly a great insult to Western Xia, but Li Qianshun could only swallow his anger.

Li Qianshun, who had a gray nose in Jinguo, finally realized the embarrassment and danger of his situation.

He knew that if he could not get the support and help of the Great Song Dynasty, Western Xia might not be able to escape the fate of destruction.

So, he decided to put down his body and took the initiative to ask Da Song for help.

He carefully selected a batch of precious gifts and sent the most powerful envoys to Kaifeng, the capital of the Great Song Dynasty.

Among the generous gifts carried by the envoys, there were treasures, famous horses, beauties, etc., all of which were carefully selected and extremely luxurious, which was enough to demonstrate the sincerity and respect of the Western Xia to the Great Song Dynasty.