Yue Fei had just settled Wanyan Zongyi in a remote courtyard in Xingzhou City. Before he could breathe a sigh of relief, he heard the sound of horse hooves outside the city and flying dust. His heart tightened, knowing that something big was going to happen. Climbing the tower, looking from a distance, I saw a team of 5,000 troops approaching Xingzhou City quickly. The flags were fluttering, the armor was bright, and the general at the head was none other than Wanyan Zongfu, a brave general from the Kingdom of Jin. Yue Fei immediately ordered the whole city to be on alert, and the soldiers quickly took up their positions and were ready. The crossbowmen on the city head were fully loaded with bow strings, ready to deal with possible siege battles at any time. Wanyan Zongfu led his army to Xingzhou City, but was in no hurry to attack the city. He knew that the city of Xingzhou was strong and there were many soldiers and horses in the city. If he wanted to attack the city by force with 5,000 troops, he would undoubtedly be asking for trouble. So, he rode his horse to the bottom of the city and shouted to Yue Fei on the city tower: "General Yue Fei, I am Wanyan Zongfu of the Jin Kingdom. Now that the Song and Jin countries are at peace, don't hurt the peace between the two countries because of Wanyan Zongyi, a traitor to the Jin Kingdom. . Please also ask the general to hand over Wanyan Zongyi, and we will retreat." Yue Fei stood on the tower, looking down at Wanyan Zongfu, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes. He knew that Wanyan Zongyi's identity was sensitive, and once handed over, he would surely become a victim of the Jin Kingdom. Moreover, he could not stand Wanyan Zonghan's brutal behavior, and deeply sympathized with Wanyan Zongyi's experience. "Wanyan Zongfu, don't talk nonsense here!" Yue Fei responded loudly, "Wanyan Zongyi is the prince of the Jin Kingdom. If he is willing to submit to the Song Dynasty, we will protect him. If you dare to act rashly, don't do it. Blame me for not being polite!" Wanyan Zongfu was furious when he heard this. He didn't expect Yue Fei to be so tough. He stared at Yue Fei on the tower, with a trace of evil flashing in his eyes. However, he also knew that this was not a good opportunity to attack the city, so he had to suppress the anger in his heart. "Yue Fei, don't give me a toast and be fined with wine!" Wanyan Zongfu said viciously, "I'll give you three days to think about it. If you don't hand over Wanyan Zongyi in three days, I will crush your Xingzhou city!" After saying that, Wanyan Zongfu waved his hand and led the five thousand troops to turn around and leave. Amidst the flying dust, only Yue Fei's firm figure on the city tower and the weapons held tightly by the Xingzhou City soldiers were left. Dark clouds were gathering, and the sky above Xingzhou City seemed to be shrouded in a thick layer of haze. Wanyan Zongfu's five thousand cavalry were camped outside the city. The cold light of their armor loomed under the gloomy sky, bringing a chilling atmosphere to this border city.
On top of the city, Yue Fei was wearing a battle armor and his eyes were as bright as a torch. The soldiers around him held their weapons tightly and stared at the enemy troops below the city with solemn expressions. Although Wanyan Zongfu did not launch an attack immediately, the invisible pressure made everyone in the city feel that the war was approaching. At this moment, a spy hurriedly climbed onto the tower and reported to Yue Fei: "General, the new emperor of the Jin Kingdom, Wanyan Zonghan, has ordered the withdrawal of troops!" Yue Fei was stunned when he heard this, and then frowned. He looked into the distance in confusion, and couldn't help but feel ripples in his heart. He knew Wanyan Zonghan's ambition, but why would he withdraw his troops at this time? Wanyan Zongfu, who was under the city, also looked unwilling and confused after receiving the order to withdraw his troops. He looked up at Xingzhou City, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He knew that this withdrawal meant that they lost the opportunity to capture Wanyan Zongyi, and it also meant that the peace between Song and Jin could be maintained for the time being. However, Wanyan Zonghan's ambition was not extinguished. In the palace of the Kingdom of Jin, he listened to the reports of the craftsmen with a gloomy face. "Since Wanyan Zongyi fled, the artillery foundry has been unmanaged and the progress has lagged far behind." The voices of the craftsmen revealed helplessness and worry. Wanyan Zonghan slammed the table and said angrily: "A bunch of trash! Without Wanyan Zongyi, wouldn't you be able to do things?" His eyes flashed with anger and coldness, making the craftsmen present shudder. . He took a deep breath and tried to calm down the anger in his heart. He knew that the most important thing now was to resume the casting of artillery as soon as possible in order to gain an advantage in future wars. Therefore, he ordered the selection of capable candidates to take over the foundry and strictly ordered the craftsmen to speed up the progress. At the same time, in a remote courtyard in Xingzhou City, Wanyan Zongyi also learned about Wanyan Zonghan's withdrawal of troops. There was a complicated smile on his face, which was both happy and unwilling. He knew that he was able to escape this time thanks to Yue Fei's protection, but this also meant that he would not be able to return to the Kingdom of Jin to overthrow Wanyan Zonghan's rule for the time being. However, he did not give up hope. He believes that as long as there is a chance, he will be able to return to his motherland and fight for the future of the Kingdom of Jin. In this strange country, he began a long wait... The bustling city of Kaifeng is bathed in the warm spring sunshine. The streets are bustling with traffic, pedestrians, and vendors shouting one after another, forming a lively and orderly urban picture. However, beneath this peaceful and prosperous surface, an undercurrent is quietly surging. After Wanyan Zonghan learned that Wanyan Zongyi had fled to the Song Dynasty, he did not choose to send his troops south immediately. He is well aware of the strength and heritage of the Song Dynasty, as well as the complexity and sensitivity of this game. Therefore, he decided to first send envoy Wanyan Zongfu to the Song Dynasty to explore the other party's tone. The moment Wanyan Zongfu stepped into the Song Dynasty Palace, he felt a completely different atmosphere. The buildings here are magnificent and exquisite, the palace people are busy in an orderly manner, and the air is filled with a faint scent of sandalwood, making people feel peaceful and solemn. He was led to an exquisite pavilion, where he saw a woman in gorgeous clothes sitting there. Her eyebrows are delicate and dignified, and she exudes a noble and majestic temperament. This is the princess of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Yingluo. Zhao Yingluo's nephew, the young emperor Zhao Min, sat next to her. He is still young, with a childish and cute face, but his brows already reveal a kind of dignity and arrogance unique to a royal child. After Wanyan Zongfu stepped forward to salute, he explained his purpose straight to the point: "Your Royal Highness Princess Song, the emperor of our country sent me here in the hope that your country can hand over Wanyan Zongyi. His behavior has seriously damaged the interests of the Kingdom of Jin, and we must He was arrested and brought to justice.” Zhao Yingluo raised her eyebrows slightly when she heard this. She looked at Wanyan Zongfu and said in a calm and firm voice: "Envoy Wanyan, you should know that since Wanyan Zongyi has come to our country, we have the responsibility to protect his safety. Whether he is a traitor to the Jin Kingdom, we There is no way to judge. But since he chose to defect to the Song Dynasty, we will treat him as our guest." Wanyan Zongfu's heart sank after hearing this. He did not expect that Zhao Yingluo would reject his request so firmly. He took a deep breath and tried to convince others with reason: "Your Royal Highness, you should understand the importance of handing over Wanyan Zongyi to the relationship between the two countries. His existence has seriously threatened the security and stability of the Jin Kingdom, and we must bring him to justice." Follow the law." Zhao Yingluo shook her head slightly, her voice still firm: "Envoy Wanyan, I understand your concerns. But the Song Dynasty has always been based on benevolence and righteousness, and we will not give up our principles and dignity easily. Now that Wanyan Zongyi has come to our country, We will do our best to protect him."
Seeing Zhao Yingluo's firm attitude, Wanyan Zongfu knew that there would be no result if the discussion continued. He sighed secretly in his heart and had to give up for now. He believes that this game is far from over, and both sides will face more severe tests.