Chapter 328 Wanyan Zonghan’s reinforcements
The siege battle has progressed into dusk, and the afterglow of the setting sun shines on the blood-stained city walls, adding a tragic color to this cruel war.
Wanyan Zonghan had retreated from the city wall and was hiding in the palace. His face was gloomy, and his eyes revealed unwillingness and helplessness.
At this moment, Wanyan Zongfu hurried in with an anxious look on his face. "Your Majesty, the situation is not good. We must consider evacuating Yanjing." Wanyan Zongfu's voice was trembling, and it was obvious that he also knew the seriousness of the news.
Wanyan Zonghan raised his head suddenly, his eyes shining with sharp light, "Evacuate? You said it easily, this is our capital, how can we give up so easily!" His voice was firm and powerful, revealing an unquestionable determination.
Wanyan Zongfu sighed. He knew Wanyan Zonghan was stubborn, but he still tried to persuade him: "Your Majesty, look at the situation outside. The Song army is attacking like a tidal wave, and we can no longer withstand it. As long as we keep the green hills, we are not afraid of running out of firewood. Burn, let’s avoid its edge for the time being and wait for the opportunity.”
Wanyan Zonghan frowned. He understood Wanyan Zongfu's worries, but he was still unwilling to give up like this. "Where are the reinforcements from Zhongjing?" he asked eagerly, as if grasping a life-saving straw.
"We have probably passed Yanmen Pass, but there is still some distance to Yanjing." Wanyan Zongfu replied, with a hint of helplessness in his voice.
A glimmer of light flashed in Wanyan Zonghan's eyes, "That's good, we still have hope. Pass the order and let the Jin army defend Yanjing and wait for the arrival of reinforcements." There was a kind of determination and determination in his voice.
Wanyan Zongfu looked at Wanyan Zonghan. He knew that his Majesty was somewhat unwilling, but at the same time he was worried about his stubbornness.
Night gradually fell, but the war in Yanjing still continued. The soldiers of the Jin Army, led by Wanyan Zonghan, stood firm on the city wall, waiting for the arrival of reinforcements.
They know that this war will be won or lost in one fell swoop.
The Song army continued to attack, trying to capture Yanjing in one fell swoop.
They began to doubt whether their decision was correct and whether they should follow Wanyan Zongfu's advice and evacuate Yanjing as soon as possible.
Their eyes were full of determination and expectation, as if as soon as reinforcements arrived, they could turn the tide and win the war.
However, they also know that there is no retreat now, they can only hold on to the end and wait for a miracle to appear.
However, he also understood that at this time, any persuasion would be in vain.
Reinforcements from Beijing have not yet arrived, but the Song army's offensive is becoming more and more fierce.
However, the cruelty of war does not stop when night falls.
Wanyan Zonghan and Wanyan Zongfu stood on the city wall, looking at the darkness in the distance, their hearts filled with anxiety and expectation.
It was dark at night, but the war in Yanjing was getting more intense.
As time went by, Wanyan Zonghan and Wanyan Zongfu felt increasingly heavy.
We can only silently support Wanyan Zonghan's decision and hope that reinforcements from Zhongjing can arrive as soon as possible to relieve Yanjing.
About one-third of the Song Dynasty's army had successfully rushed into Yanjing City, and it seemed that victory was just around the corner.
Zhao Yingluo was wearing armor and standing at the top of the city. Her eyes were shining with victory. She originally thought she could capture Yanjing in one fell swoop and capture the Jin Emperor Wanyan Zonghan alive.
However, the situation on the battlefield is always changing rapidly. At midnight, a messenger hurried to Zhao Yingluo and reported breathlessly: "Report! There is an emergency at Ximen. General Wang Zaixing's army has been attacked by reinforcements from the Kingdom of Jin!"
Zhao Yingluo was shocked and asked hurriedly: "Reinforcements? Where did the reinforcements come from?"
"Wanyan Yinshu, who is stationed in Zhongjing, has led an army of 200,000 people and has arrived at the west gate!" the messenger replied.
Zhao Yingluo's expression instantly became serious. She originally thought that Wanyan Zonghan was already a turtle in the urn, but she did not expect that the Kingdom of Jin had such strong backing.
She immediately ordered: "Send the order and tell General Wang Zaixing to withstand the enemy's attack and never let them break through the west gate defense line!"
At the same time, Zhao Yingluo also realized that this battle was no longer a simple siege, but had evolved into a full-scale war.
She must readjust her strategy to cope with unexpected changes.
Wanyan Zonghan was immediately refreshed when he learned that the reinforcements led by Wanyan Yinshuke had arrived in Yanjing.
He immediately summoned the remaining generals to discuss countermeasures.
"We must take advantage of the Song army's unstable foothold and give them a fatal blow!" Wanyan Zonghan waved his fist and said impassionedly.
All the generals nodded in agreement, expressing their willingness to follow Wanyan Zonghan and fight to the death with the Song army.
Wanyan Zonghan immediately ordered the entire army to attack, and cooperated with Wanyan Yinshuke's reinforcements to form a pincer 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 reverse the situation.
The war in Yanjing escalated again, and the two sides launched an even more intense battle.
Zhao Yingluo went to the front line to direct operations. She constantly adjusted tactics and troop deployment, trying to find a breakthrough. However, the resistance of the Kingdom of Jin was extremely tenacious, and the combined efforts of Wanyan Zonghan and Wanyan Yinshuke put the Song army into a bitter battle.
As time went on, casualties on both sides continued to mount. Zhao Yingluo realizes that this battle has exceeded her expectations and she must re-examine the situation and make a decision.
As the battle progressed, both sides made huge sacrifices.
However, the balance of victory did not clearly favor either side.
The night gradually receded, and the fighting in Yanjing temporarily subsided.
Although Wang Zaixing's army successfully withstood Wanyan Yinshuke's fierce attack, after a whole day of fierce fighting, the soldiers of the Song Dynasty were already exhausted.
Yue Fei stood at the top of the city, turned around and said to Zhao Yingluo beside him: "Your Highness, the soldiers have been fighting for a long time, and their physical strength has been greatly exhausted. Wei Chen suggested that the troops should be temporarily withdrawn to allow the soldiers to get sufficient rest, while waiting for Han Shizhong and Wanyan Zongyi's army has arrived in Yanjing, and when we join forces to attack the city, we will definitely be able to capture Yanjing in one fell swoop."
Zhao Yingluo frowned after listening to Yue Fei's words. After thinking for a moment, she said: "General Yue, what you said makes sense. The physical strength of the soldiers has indeed reached its limit. Continuing to attack may be counterproductive. However, if we withdraw our troops at this time, Will it give Jin Jun a chance to breathe? "
Yue Fei nodded and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness the Princess is very worried. However, there is a saying in the art of war: 'Don't chase the poor enemy, don't stop them when they return to the army.' Although we have the upper hand now, the Jin army still has strong backup. We cannot underestimate the enemy. A temporary retreat will not only allow the soldiers to rest, but also allow the Jin army to relax their vigilance. Once General Han and Wanyan Zongyi's army arrives, we will definitely win the final victory. "
After hearing this, Zhao Yingluo took a deep breath and said slowly: "Okay, let's follow your plan. Send the order, and the entire army will temporarily retreat twenty miles, set up camp, and wait for backup."
