Chapter 307 Wanyan Zongyi’s crusade
As soon as Wen Boyuan finished speaking, whispers rang out in the court hall.
The ministers were whispering to each other and discussing a lot. Some people agreed with Wen Boyuan's concerns and believed that armaments should be strengthened just in case. Others held different opinions and believed that the Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom were allies and jointly fought against foreign enemies, so they should not be too suspicious and defensive.
Zhao Yingluo listened quietly to the discussions of the ministers, her brows furrowed. She was well aware of the seriousness of this problem. If it was not handled properly, it would likely affect the relationship between the Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom, and even trigger a war. Therefore, she must make careful decisions.
At this time, an old minister stood up and said: "Your Royal Highness, General Wen's concerns are not unreasonable. However, we cannot conclude that Wanyan Zongyi will be detrimental to the Song Dynasty. After all, our two countries are now allies and we will fight together. Foreign enemies. I believe that we should strengthen communication and exchanges with Jin State to enhance mutual understanding and trust. At the same time, we must also strengthen our own armaments to deal with possible risks."
Another young minister also added: "Your Royal Highness, I think we can send envoys to the Kingdom of Jin to express our concerns and expectations to Wanyan Zongyi. At the same time, we can also take this opportunity to find out his true thoughts and intentions. . This can not only avoid misunderstandings and conflicts, but also provide a reference for our future decisions.”
Left Prime Minister Lu Yihao expressed his views in the court: "Wanyan Zongyi is not an ambitious person. After he regains the throne, he will not pose a threat to the Song Dynasty. We do not need to panic too much, but should remain calm and deal with it prudently."
Princess Zhao Yingluo nodded slightly after hearing this. After thinking for a moment, she said: "What Prime Minister Lu said is not unreasonable, but we still need to take precautions and make complete preparations. Pass the order and order General Yue Fei stationed in Xingzhou to strengthen combat preparations and closely monitor the situation." Pay attention to the trends of the Kingdom of Jin and be prepared for possible changes at any time.”
The ministers in the court talked a lot and agreed with Zhao Yingluo's decision. They know that in this changing era, any negligence may bring disaster to the country.
As the cold of winter gradually recedes, the breath of spring quietly arrives. After the snow melted, the earth began to return to life. However, this spring tranquility did not last long. News came that Wanyan Zongyi had led his hundreds of thousands of troops from Shangjing, preparing to attack Wanyan Zonghan.
This news caused quite a shock in the Song Dynasty court. Although they had been expected and prepared before, the dispatch of Wanyan Zongyi's army still made everyone nervous. Zhao Yingluo immediately summoned ministers to discuss countermeasures.
"My dear friends, now that Wanyan Zongyi has sent troops to attack Wanyan Zonghan, how should we respond?" Zhao Yingluo asked in a deep voice.
Lu Yihao thought for a moment and then said: "Your Highness, I think we should stay calm at this moment and wait and see what happens. The fight between Wanyan Zongyi and Wanyan Zonghan may be an opportunity for us. We can take this opportunity to strengthen border defense, At the same time, we will pay close attention to the progress of the war in order to respond at any time.”
Another minister also added: "What Prime Minister Lu said is absolutely true. In addition, we can also strengthen our contact with General Yue Fei to ensure that he is ready for war at any time. At the same time, we can also consider sending envoys to the Kingdom of Jin to find out the truth. In order to better understand the battle situation and Wanyan Zongyi’s intentions.”
After hearing this, Zhao Yingluo nodded in agreement: "What you all said makes sense. Send the order to strengthen border defense and pay close attention to the progress of the war. At the same time, send envoys to the Kingdom of Jin to find out the truth. We must be fully prepared to ensure the safety of the Song Dynasty. " Lu Yihao also stood up and said: "What Her Royal Highness the Princess said is absolutely true. We should take this opportunity to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the Kingdom of Jin and jointly maintain the friendly relations between the two countries. At the same time, we must also be alert to possible risks and risks. Challenge and be fully prepared.”
Left Prime Minister Lu Yihao expressed his views in the court. He firmly believed that Wanyan Zongyi was not an ambitious person and that even if he regained the throne, he would not pose a real threat to the Song Dynasty. However, although Princess Zhao Yingluo agreed with Lu Yihao's views, she still decided to order Yue Fei stationed in Xingzhou to strengthen combat readiness and be ready to face possible challenges for the sake of national security.
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye it is the spring of the second year. As the spring breeze blows, the earth gradually wakes up and the snow begins to melt. At this time, outside Shangjing City, on a vast plain, Wanyan Zongyi, wearing a bright golden armor, stood proudly on the high platform for the expedition. The sun shines on his armor, reflecting a dazzling light, like the arrival of the God of War.
Behind him were hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers of the Jin Kingdom. They are all in high spirits and have high morale. The armor shone with a cold metallic luster, and the spears were like a forest, filled with cold light. The horses neighed one after another, and the flags rustled in the wind, like the roar of the god of war.
Wanyan Zongyi took a deep breath and raised his hand to signal the army to be quiet. His voice echoed on the plains like spring thunder: "Soldiers! Today, we will embark on a journey to defeat that shameless usurper Wanyan Zonghan! He oppressed our people, trampled on our country, and plunged the Kingdom of Jin into an unprecedented situation. Chaos. This battle is not only to regain the throne, but also to defend our dignity and honor!"
He looked around with burning eyes and continued: "I know that this war will be full of hardships and challenges. But as long as we unite as one and move forward bravely, nothing can stop us! You are the warriors of the Kingdom of Jin and the backbone of the country. ! Your courage and determination will be the key to our victory!"
As Wanyan Zongyi finished speaking, the entire army burst out with deafening shouts: "Crunt Wanyan Zonghan! Take back the throne! Long live the Kingdom of Jin!" The shouts echoed on the plains, shocking the hearts of the people.
Wanyan Zongyi pulled out the long sword in his hand and pointed it into the distance. Under the sunlight, the long sword shone with cold light, as if it could pierce the sky. He shouted an order: "Let's go!"
Following this order, the entire army burst out with astonishing fighting power like a ignited flame. The sound of iron hoofs was deafening and the dust was flying. Wanyan Zongyi led this brave and fearless army on a crusade against Wanyan Zonghan. Their figures gradually drifted away on the plains, but their heroic ambition and firm belief were like eternal flames, burning in everyone's heart.
In Yanjing City, Emperor Wanyan Zonghan of the Jin Kingdom was sitting on the dragon chair with a solemn expression. He held a battle report tightly in his hand, which clearly stated the news that Wanyan Zongyi led an army to attack Yanjing.
"Your Majesty, Wanyan Zongyi's army has approached Yanjing, how should we respond?" a general asked eagerly.
Wanyan Zonghan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Wanyan Zongyi's attack was obviously planned for a long time. We must respond quickly to ensure that Yanjing is not lost."
(End of this chapter)
