Yue Fei and Yue Yun were about to lead the elite cavalry to set off, when suddenly, dust was flying in the distance, and a huge army appeared in sight. The 200,000 fresh troops led by Han Shizhong and Wanyan Zongyi arrived in time and joined Yue Fei's army, increasing the total strength of the Song army to 500,000 overnight.

Wanyan Zonghan on the city wall saw this scene, and his face instantly turned blue. He clutched the masonry on the city wall, staring gloomily at the dense Song army below. Now that there are less than 300,000 golden soldiers in the city, and after days of fierce fighting, the tools and materials to defend the city have been exhausted, and how to resist this 500,000 army has become the biggest problem in his mind.

"Your Majesty," a Jin general walked up to Wan Yan Zonghan and reported in a low voice, "we are running out of arrows and stones, and if the Song army launches a full-scale attack, we may be unable to resist." ”

Wanyan Zonghan was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew that panic and despair would not solve the problem at the moment. He had to come up with a clever plan to turn things around.

"Gather all the generals," Wanyan Zonghan ordered, "and we will discuss a countermeasure." ”

Soon, the generals of the Kingdom of Jin came to the city wall one after another, their faces full of worry and uneasiness. Wanyan Zonghan looked around at everyone and said in a deep voice: "Now we are facing an unprecedented predicament. However, we, the warriors of the Golden Kingdom, have never been afraid of any enemy. Now, we need to unite and resist the attack of the Song army. ”

Zhao Yingluo saw that Yan Zonghan resolutely refused to back down, so he resolutely ordered the siege of the city. With her order, the soldiers of the Great Song Dynasty flocked to the walls of Yanjing City like a tide. The drums of war shook the sky, the shouts came and went, and the entire battlefield was enveloped in an atmosphere of solemnity.

She did not give up her plan to attack the city because of Wanyan Zonghan's refusal, on the contrary, she was even more determined to take Yanjing.

She knew that this battle was crucial for both the Great Song and the Jin Kingdom, so she had to be fully prepared.

"Although we are short of troops and supplies," Wanyan Zonghan continued, "but we still have one thing that the Song army does not have, and that is our familiarity with the city. We want to take advantage of this and start a maneuver with the Song army. ”

This news quickly reached the ears of Wanyan Zonghan. He sat on the throne and read Zhao Yingluo's letter with a gloomy face. Although the wording of the letter was polite, the meaning was clear: if she did not do what she asked, the Song army would attack the city at all costs.

After finishing the silver technique, he could see that the Song army was attacking like a tide, and he was anxious. He knew that if he didn't take action at this moment, Yanjing might be difficult to hold. So, he quickly assembled a team of elite cavalry, trying to use them to break up the Great Song vanguard siege army and buy some time for the defenders.

Wanyan Zonghan took a deep breath and slammed the letter on the table. He knew that Zhao Yingluo's move was undoubtedly a general.

Wanyan Yinshu can watch the battle from a distance, and when he sees this scene, he can't help but feel like a knife. His cavalry lost nearly a thousand men in this battle, which was undoubtedly worse for the already under-armed Jin State. He understood that if this continued, it was already a matter of time before Yanjing was lost.

Holding the banner of the Song Kingdom, the envoy passed through the defense line of the Jin army and came to the gate of Yanjing City. He handed over Zhao Yingluo's handwritten letter to the Jin soldiers defending the city, and conveyed her demand: Wanyan Zonghan must give up resistance, withdraw from Yanjing, and relinquish the throne of Jin to Wanyan Zongyi.

At the same time, Zhao Yingluo outside the city was also nervously deploying the siege plan.

When the generals heard this, they straightened their backs one after another, and their eyes flashed with determination. They know that retreating at this time is not the way, and only by facing it bravely can they find a glimmer of life.

Hearing this, all the generals straightened their backs and responded in unison: "Yes!" ”

And, more importantly, he has a deep father-killing feud with Wanyan Zongyi. If Wanyan Zongyi ascends to the throne, his life may be difficult to preserve.

"Your Majesty," said a loyal Kim general worriedly, "what shall we do?" Zhao Yingluo is obviously fully prepared, and if we don't agree to her request, I'm afraid she will actually launch a siege. ”

However, when his cavalry rushed towards the Song army, it was dealt an unprecedented blow. The Song army had already prepared artillery and firearms, and it was a fierce bombardment against the charging Jin soldiers. The roar of artillery and the firing of guns mingled to form a thrilling symphony. The Golden Cavalry looked so vulnerable in the face of this powerful firepower that they were shot and dismounted, and fled in all directions.

All the generals nodded in agreement. They began to discuss specific tactics and strategies, how to use the terrain and buildings to resist the Song army's attack.

If he agrees to this request, it means that he must give up the power and position in his hands, which he cannot accept.

In desperation, Wanyan Yinshu had no choice but to abandon the plan to disperse the Song army with cavalry, and instead ordered the remaining soldiers to engage in a fierce battle with the Song army at the collapsed city wall. In this way, he hopes to delay as much time as possible and gain a chance for Yanjing's defense.

At the same time, the Song army under the city also began to prepare for the siege in full swing. Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, and other generals gathered together to discuss how to launch the most effective attack. They knew that there were not many Jin soldiers left in the city, but they also knew that Wanyan Zonghan was not an idle person, and he would definitely try his best to resist the attack of the Song army.

However, just as Yan Zonghan was anxiously thinking about countermeasures, Zhao Yingluo outside the city did not immediately launch an attack as he expected. Instead, she chose a more secure and strategic approach – sending messengers into the city to deliver an ultimatum.

Wanyan Zonghan was silent for a moment, then slowly raised his head and said, "I will never give up the throne to Wanyan Zongyi. The glory and dignity of our warriors in the Golden Kingdom brook no violation. Pass the order down, strengthen the city defense, and prepare to meet the Song army! ”

At the collapsed city wall, the Jin soldiers fought to the death with the Song army. The two sides come and go, and soldiers fall from time to time between the swords and swords. Wanyan Yinshu can take the lead, brandishing a big knife and rushing towards the Song army, trying to kill a bloody way. However, the Song soldiers were not idle, they held their positions tightly, and fought fiercely with the Jin soldiers with spears and swords.

The battle lasted a whole day, and both sides paid a huge price. However, as time went on, the disadvantages of Jin Bing became more and more obvious. Their forces were dwindling, while the Song army was constantly receiving reinforcements. Eventually, as night fell, Wanyan Yinshu had to order the entire army to retreat to the city.

Zhao Yingluo stood on the high ground in the distance and watched the battle. She saw the Jin soldiers scattering and fleeing under the blows of artillery and firearms, and also saw the embarrassed figure of Wanyan Yinshu who could fight fiercely with the Song army at the collapse of the city wall. She knew what the fight meant for Wanyan Jonghan and Jin Guo, but she also firmly believed that her decision was the right one.