Taiyuan Prefecture The sky was shrouded in thick dark clouds, and a biting north wind blew through the streets of Taiyuan Prefecture, kicking up a cloud of sand and dust. In this solemn atmosphere, Wanyan Lou's residence was brightly lit, and the soldiers strictly adhered to their posts, as if they were tense before a battle. Wanyan Loushi was sitting in the lobby, dressed in military uniform, with a bright gaze. There was a letter asking for help from Li Qianshun in front of him. The handwriting on the letter was slightly scrawled due to anxiety. The messenger knelt on the ground, not daring to raise his head, waiting for Wanyan Loushi's response. "You mean, Li Qianshun wants our army to send troops immediately to rescue Xingqing Mansion?" Wanyan Loushi spoke slowly, with a sense of majesty in his voice. "Yes, General." The messenger replied in a trembling voice, "The situation in Daxia is critical. The Song army led by Zhao Yingluo has arrived at the city. Xingqing Mansion is in danger." Wanyan Loushi smiled slightly, revealing a hint of cunning and ambition, "Tell Li Qianshun that our army will send troops to rescue immediately." The messenger was overjoyed when he heard this and kowtowed repeatedly in thanks. However, he did not know Wanyan Lou's true intention. Wanyan Loushi watched the messenger hurriedly leave, and the smile on his face gradually faded. "General, do we really want to send troops to rescue Xingqing Mansion?" A general couldn't help but ask. "No." Wanyan Loushi replied decisively, "Our target is Chang'an City." "Chang'an City?" The generals looked at each other, confused.
"Yes, Chang'an City." Wanyan Loushi stood up, walked to the map, pointed to the location of Chang'an and said, "Zhao Yingluo is using all the strength of the country to attack Xingqing Mansion, so Chang'an City will definitely be empty of troops. Let's take the opportunity to capture Chang'an. , and then attack the Song army from front to back with Daxia, we will definitely win a great victory." The generals were suddenly enlightened when they heard this, and they all praised Wanyan Loushi's resourcefulness and foresight. "Send the order," Wanyan Loushi waved his hand, "The army will immediately go south and march westward along the Fen River Valley!" As Wanyan Loushi's order was issued, the Jin Kingdom camp in Taiyuan Prefecture immediately became busy. In Xingqing City, far away from the battlefield, Li Qianshun was still anxiously waiting for reinforcements from Wanyan Loushi. He stood on the tower and looked at the distant sky, his heart full of expectation and uneasiness. He didn't know when Wanyan Loushi's reinforcements would arrive, let alone what the final outcome of this battle would be. The wind howled through the gaps in the city wall and picked up the corners of Li Qianshun's clothes. He frowned and looked in the direction of the Song Army's camp outside the city. The lights were brightly lit there and the sound of war drums seemed to mock the isolation and helplessness of Xingqing Mansion. "Your Majesty, when will General Wanyan Loushi's reinforcements arrive?" a general couldn't help but ask. His voice trembled in the wind, revealing the fear in his heart. Li Qianshun didn't answer, and he didn't know the answer either. Wanyan Lou's messenger once made promises to him, but now it seems that those promises have become out of reach. At this moment, another burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence of the tower. A soldier stumbled up, clutching a letter in his hand. "Your Majesty! A reply from General Wanyan Loushi!" Li Qianshun hurriedly grabbed the letter and opened it, but it felt like it had fallen into an ice cave. The letter stated that Wanyan Loushi would change his plan and attack Chang'an. He instantly understood Wanyan Loushi's ambition, and at the same time he also realized his isolation and helplessness. "It's over..." Li Qianshun muttered to himself, leaning weakly against the city wall. His eyes became hollow and desperate, as if he had seen the moment when Xingqing Mansion was captured by the Song Army. The generals looked at Li Qianshun's reaction and felt an ominous premonition in their hearts. They knew that if the reinforcements from Wanyan Loushi did not come, it would be difficult for Xingqing Mansion to resist the Song army's attack. A bloody and brutal battle is inevitable. At this moment, Wanyan Loushi was leading an army to march rapidly in the Fen River Valley. His face was filled with a proud and excited smile, as if he had seen victory waving to him. After Zhao Yingluo led his army to leave Yanzhou, their cavalry were like dragons and they rode fast. In just two days, they arrived at the gate of Xingqing City, the capital of the Xixia Kingdom, like a heavenly general.
Xingqing City, a city backed by the rolling Yellow River, is unique in the arid land of the northwest because of its abundant water resources. Although its prosperity cannot be compared with that of the Song Dynasty, the city's population of more than 100,000 and the bustling market atmosphere all demonstrate its unique charm as the capital of Xixia. However, at this moment, Xingqing City was shrouded in the haze of war. Zhao Yingluo's army came to the city, like a tiger descending from a mountain, unstoppable. The Xixia soldiers and civilians in the city were panicked, and Li Qianshun was even more anxious, frequently sending messengers to ask for help. At this critical moment, Wanyan Loushi planned to take advantage of Zhao Yingluo to attack Xingqing City, the capital of Xixia. The news of the sneak attack on Chang'an City quickly reached Zhao Yingluo's ears as if it had grown wings. This news was like a huge stone thrown into a calm lake, immediately causing an uproar among Zhao Yingluo's army. "Princess, should we withdraw our troops immediately and return to defend Chang'an?" A general couldn't restrain his inner anxiety and stepped forward to suggest to Zhao Yingluo. His face was full of worry and uneasiness, as if he had seen the tragic scene of Chang'an City being attacked by the Jin Army. However, Zhao Yingluo shook her head gently. Her eyes were deep and firm, as if she could see through layers of fog and reach the essence of things. She knew that by withdrawing her troops and returning to defend Chang'an at this time, she could save the city, but she would lose a golden opportunity. "We cannot withdraw." Although Zhao Yingluo's voice was soft, there was an unquestionable firmness. "The reason why Wanyan Loushi dared to attack Chang'an at this time is because he believed that we would withdraw our troops and return to defense. If we If it really goes as he wishes, not only will the Xixia Kingdom be able to breathe, but it will also make the Jin Kingdom look down upon our Song soldiers." "But princess, Chang'an City is our fundamental important place. If we lose it, the consequences will be disastrous!" Another general couldn't help but persuade. His brows were knitted together to form a deep "chuan" character, which seemed to express his inner anxiety and worry. "Chang'an City is important, but Xingqing City cannot be lost either." Zhao Yingluo's eyes slowly swept over the faces of the generals and finally landed on the general who proposed withdrawing the troops. "I have decided to continue the attack on Xingqing." Qingcheng until Li Qianshun surrenders." She knew that this battle was of great significance to the Song Dynasty. It was not only related to the peace of the border and the dignity of the country, but also related to the future and destiny of the Song Dynasty. Therefore, she must not choose to withdraw her troops at this time. At this moment, Zhao Zhen, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said, "Sister Huang, I don't think we should let Wanyan Lou's room go like this." There was a cold light in his eyes, as if he had thought of a brilliant plan. Zhao Yingluo was slightly startled when she heard this, and then understood what Zhao Zhen meant. A sneer appeared at the corner of her mouth and she said, "You are right! Wanyan Lou's room is visited by someone with bad intentions this time. We really can't let him go like this." After speaking, she turned to look at a general and ordered: "Immediately send someone to send two letters. The first one is to Li Qianshun in Xingqing City, telling him that if he sues for peace, the Great Xia Kingdom can still survive. If Otherwise, it will be wiped out in an instant; the second letter is given to Wang Zaixing who is stationed in Pingyang Mansion, ordering him to take advantage of Wanyan Lou's army to attack Chang'an and lead his army to attack Taiyuan Mansion!"