The siege had already been carried out at dusk, and the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the blood-stained city walls, adding a bit of tragic color to this cruel war.

Wanyan Zonghan had already retreated from the city wall and hid in the palace, his face was gloomy, and his eyes revealed unwillingness and helplessness.

At this moment, Wanyan Sosuke hurriedly walked in with an anxious look on his face. "Your Majesty, the situation is not good, we must consider evacuating Yanjing." There was a hint of tremor in Wanyan Zongfu's voice, obviously he also knew the seriousness of this news.

Wanyan Zonghan raised his head suddenly, his eyes shining sharply, "Evacuate? You can say it easily, this is our capital, how can you give up easily! His voice was firm and powerful, revealing an unquestionable determination.

Wanyan Zongfu sighed, he knew Wanyan Zonghan's stubbornness, but he still tried to persuade him: "Your Majesty, look at the situation outside, the Song army is attacking like a tide, and we can't resist it." Stay in the green mountains, not afraid of no firewood, let's avoid its edge for the time being, and wait for the opportunity. ”

Wanyan Zonghan frowned, he understood Wanyan Zongfu's worries in his heart, but he was still unwilling to give up like this. "Where are the reinforcements from Zhongjing?" He asked eagerly, as if grasping at a life-saving straw.

Their eyes were full of determination and expectation, as if as soon as reinforcements arrived, they could turn the tide and win the war.

The night was dark, but the flames of war in Yanjing were getting more and more intense.

Although Wang Zaixing's army successfully resisted Wanyan Yinshuke's fierce attack, after a whole day of fierce fighting, the soldiers of the Great Song Dynasty were already exhausted.

"We must take advantage of the unstable foothold of the Song army and give them a fatal blow!" Wanyan Zonghan waved his fist and said impassionedly.

The battle in Yanjing escalated again, and the two sides launched an even more fierce battle.

"It's probably past Yanmen Pass, but it's still some distance from Yanjing." Wanyan Sosuke replied, with a hint of helplessness in his voice.

Yue Fei stood at the head of the city, turned to Zhao Yingluo beside him and said, "Your Royal Highness Princess, the soldiers have been fighting continuously for a long time, and their physical strength is extremely exhausted. Weichen suggested that the troops be withdrawn temporarily, so that the soldiers could get enough rest, while waiting for the army of Han Shizhong and Wanyan Zongyi to arrive in Yanjing, when we joined forces to attack the city, we would definitely be able to take Yanjing in one fell swoop. ”

Reinforcements from Zhongjing were delayed, while the Song army's offensive became more and more fierce.

Wanyan Zonghan immediately ordered the whole army to attack, and cooperated with Wanyan Yinshuke's reinforcements to form a flanking attack on the Song army. He believed that as long as they could withstand the Song army's attack and wait for more reinforcements to arrive, they would have a chance to turn the tide of the war.

The night gradually receded, and the fighting in Yanjing temporarily subsided.

At the same time, Zhao Yingluo also realized that this battle was no longer a simple siege war, but evolved into a full-scale war.

Wanyan Zongfu looked at Wanyan Zonghan, he knew that his majesty was a little unwilling, but at the same time he was worried about his stubbornness.

They began to wonder if their decision was the right one, and whether they should follow Wanyan Sosuke's advice and evacuate Yanjing early.

About one-third of the Great Song army had already managed to storm the city of Yanjing, and it seemed that victory was just around the corner.

He immediately summoned the remaining generals to discuss countermeasures.

Zhao Yingluo personally went to the front line to direct the operation, and she constantly adjusted her tactics and troop deployment, trying to find a breakthrough. However, the resistance of the Jin State was extremely tenacious, and the combination of Wanyan Zonghan and Wanyan Yinshuke put the Song army in a bitter battle.

She had to readjust her strategy to deal with sudden changes.

All the generals nodded in agreement, expressing their willingness to follow Yan Zonghan and fight to the death with the Song army.

Zhao Yingluo's face instantly became solemn. She originally thought that Wanyan Zonghan was already a turtle in the urn, but she didn't expect that Jin Guo would have such a strong backup.

Zhao Yingluo's heart was shocked, and she hurriedly asked, "Reinforcements?" Where did the reinforcements come from? ”

Over time, casualties on both sides have been mounting. Zhao realizes that the fight has exceeded her expectations, and she must revisit the situation and make a decision.

Night is falling, and the flames of war in Yanjing are still not extinguished. Under the leadership of Wanyan Zonghan, the soldiers of the Jin army held the city wall and waited for the arrival of reinforcements.

As the battle progressed, both sides paid great sacrifices.

However, the brutality of war does not stop as night falls.

She immediately ordered: "Pass the order, let General Wang Zaixing be sure to withstand the impact of the enemy, and never let them break through the defense line of the West Gate!" ”

However, they also know that there is no way back now, and they can only persevere to the end and wait for a miracle to appear.

However, he also understood that at this time, any persuasion would be futile.

Wanyan Zonghan and Wanyan Zongfu stood on the city wall, looking at the darkness in the distance, their hearts full of anxiety and anticipation.

can only silently support Yan Zonghan's decision, hoping that Zhongjing's reinforcements can arrive as soon as possible to relieve the siege of Yanjing.

However, the situation on the battlefield is always changing rapidly.

At that time, a herald hurriedly ran to Zhao Yingluo's front and reported breathlessly: "Report! Ximen was in a hurry, and General Wang Zaixing's army was attacked by the reinforcements of the Jin State! ”

As time passed, Wanyan Zonghan and Wanyan Zongfu's mood became heavier and heavier.

A glint flashed in Wanyan Zonghan's eyes, "That's good, we still have hope." The order went down and let the Jin army defend Yanjing and wait for reinforcements to arrive. There was a determination and determination in his voice.

They know that the outcome of this war will be at stake.

The Song army was still attacking, trying to take Yanjing in one fell swoop.

"Wanyan Yinshu, who is stationed in Zhongjing, can lead an army of 200,000 and has arrived at the West Gate!" The herald replied.

Zhao Yingluo was wearing armor and standing at the head of the city, her eyes flashed with victory, she originally thought that she could take Yanjing in one fell swoop and capture Wanyan Zonghan, the emperor of the Jin Kingdom.

However, the scales of victory did not clearly favor either side.

Wanyan Zonghan learned that the reinforcements led by Wanyan Yinshuke had arrived in Yanjing, and his spirits were immediately lifted.

Zhao Yingluo listened to Yue Fei's words, frowned, and said after pondering for a moment: "General Yue, what you said makes sense. The physical strength of the soldiers has indeed reached the limit, and it may be counterproductive to continue to attack. But if we withdraw at this time, will we give the Jin army a respite? ”

Yue Fei nodded and said in a deep voice, "Her Royal Highness the princess is very worried. However, there is a cloud in the art of war: 'Don't chase after the poor, don't stop when you return to the master'. Although we now have the upper hand, the Jin army still has strong support, and we cannot underestimate the enemy. The temporary retreat not only allowed the soldiers to rest, but also allowed the Jin army to relax its vigilance. As soon as General Han and Wanyan Zongyi's army arrive, we will launch a general offensive and we will definitely be able to achieve the final victory. ”

After hearing this, Zhao Yingluo took a deep breath and said slowly: "Okay, it's up to you." The order was given, and the whole army temporarily retreated for twenty miles, camped and waited for backup. ”