After the coalition forces of Wanyan Zongfu and Liu Yu failed to attack Chanzhou, they retreated to Jinan like dark clouds blown away by the strong wind. This city, which used to be prosperous in the past, is now shrouded in the haze of defeat. There are few pedestrians on the streets, and vendors have closed their doors for fear that the war will spread to this innocent city again. Liu Yu has been on tenterhooks these days and has trouble sleeping and eating. He often stood on the tower and looked to the west, his heart full of fear and uneasiness. He was afraid that all the troops in the middle and west routes of Da Jin would fail, that his Da Qi regime would fall apart, and that his life and fortune would not be saved. This kind of waiting and suffering made him feel extremely tired and weak. However, the day did not fulfill everyone's wish. It didn't take long for him to receive news that the Jin Kingdom's army on the west route was destroyed and the army on the middle route was withdrawing northward. This was like a bolt from the blue, causing Liu Yu to panic instantly.
His face was pale and his body was trembling, as if the whole world collapsed at this moment. "It's over, it's all over!" Liu Yu murmured to himself, his eyes full of despair and panic, "Zhao Yingluo will definitely not let me go, what should I do?" Looking at his appearance, Wanyan Zongfu couldn't help but feel a trace of pity in his heart. He knew that Liu Yu was a timid person, but he couldn't be too harsh at the moment. After all, even he himself felt a little uneasy and nervous. "Your Majesty, there is no need to panic." Wanyan Zongfu tried his best to make his voice sound calm and powerful, "Jinan Mansion has 200,000 troops. The city defense is strong and the food and grass are sufficient. It is expected that Zhao Yingluo will not dare to attack Jinan Mansion easily. We only need to hold on. City, just wait for the opportunity.” When Liu Yu heard this, he seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw, and a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes. He grabbed Wanyan Zongfu's hand tightly and said in a trembling voice: "General Wanyan, you must save me! My life and the whole country depend on you!" Wanyan Zongfu looked at his appearance, and although he felt a little unhappy, he still nodded and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will definitely handle this matter." At this moment, a spy rushed over, knelt in front of Wanyan Zongfu and reported: "General Qi, the Song army has begun to mobilize, and there seems to be signs of attacking Jinan Prefecture." Wanyan Zongfu frowned when he heard this, and thought to himself: "This Zhao Yingluo really refuses to give up." He turned to Liu Yu and said: "Your Majesty, it seems that we have to make preparations early. Send the order, strengthen the city defense patrol, and do a good job Prepare for battle!" Liu Yu was at a loss for words at this moment and could only nod his head in agreement: "Okay! Everything will be subject to the general's arrangements!" In the days that followed, a tense atmosphere of war enveloped Jinan Mansion. Wanyan Zongfu and Liu Yu patrolled the city defenses, inspected armaments, and supervised the transportation of grain and grass day and night, for fear of any omissions. The people in the city were also panicked, fearing that the war would ignite again. However, Zhao Yingluo was not in a hurry to attack Jinan Mansion. Zhao Yingluo sat on the dragon chair, with a huge map spread out on the table. Her fingers gently traced the twists and turns of the Yellow River, and finally stopped at Dengzhou and other places east of Jinan Prefecture. There was a sharp light in her eyes, as if she had seen the dawn of victory. "Wen Boyuan." Zhao Yingluo called softly. "The general is here!" Wen Boyuan said in response. He was wearing armor and had a sword hanging on his waist, looking heroic. "I order you to lead the Song Dynasty navy with one hundred thousand troops, all the way east along the Yellow River, and go straight to Dengzhou and other places. You must capture these counties for me to open the way for subsequent attacks." Zhao Yingluo's voice was firm and powerful.
"General, take your orders!" Wen Boyuan accepted with his hands raised, a look of perseverance on his face. At the same time, Zhao Yingluo turned to another general: "Zhao Zhen, you lead 150,000 cavalry and infantry, set off by land, bypass Jinan Prefecture, and attack the prefectures and counties east of Jinan Prefecture. Remember, the goal is to capture these areas quickly, without giving the enemy any breathing space. "Yes!" "Zhao Zhen stepped forward, his eyes burning with war. The Song Navy led by Wen Boyuan set out first. The mighty fleet sailed down the Yellow River, with flags fluttering and drums beating loudly. The cavalry and infantry led by Zhao Zhen chose another route. They avoided the frontal defense line of Jinan Prefecture and quietly went around to the enemy's rear. Wanyan Zongfu and Liu Yu from Jinan Prefecture are still busy reinforcing the city defense. They never expected that Zhao Yingluo would send two armies to bypass Jinan Prefecture and directly attack the eastern prefectures and counties. This move caught them off guard. When Wen Boyuan's army arrived in Dengzhou and other places, the Jin soldiers and puppet Qi troops defending the city were unable to withstand this wolf-like tiger attack. The navy of the Song Dynasty rampaged across the Yellow River, roaring with artillery fire, and soon tore the enemy's defense lines to pieces. Wen Boyuan took the lead and led the elite soldiers to the city to fight, and soon occupied these prefectures and counties. At the same time, the cavalry and infantry led by Zhao Zhen also launched a fierce attack in the prefectures and counties east of Jinan Prefecture. They rode like the wind, wielded their swords like thunder, and routed the enemy to a pulp. The two armies destroyed everything and soon occupied a large area east of Jinan Prefecture. Wanyan Zongfu and Liu Yu were shocked when they heard the news. They never expected that Zhao Yingluo would capture these prefectures and counties so quickly. Wanyan Zongfu's face was horribly gloomy. He clenched his fist and slammed it on the railing of the tower. Liu Yu, on the other hand, slumped on a chair and muttered to himself: "It's over, it's over..." There is a depressing and tense atmosphere permeating the city walls of Jinan Prefecture. scholar
The soldiers patrolled every corner of the city wall nervously, fearing that the Song army would suddenly launch an attack. On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Jinan Mansion looked particularly lonely and deserted under the moonlight. The bustling hustle and bustle of the past has been shrouded in the haze of war. There are almost no pedestrians on the streets. Only the occasional barking of dogs breaks the deathly silence. The two armies have completely occupied all the prefectures and counties of Daqi except Jinan Prefecture. Daqi's flag is faltering in the wind, and it has ceased to exist in name only. Liu Yu stood on the tower, looking at the Song Army camp looming in the distance, his heart filled with endless fear and uneasiness. The news that his son Liu Lin was captured was like a bolt from the blue, making him feel as if he had lost all support. His body trembled slightly, and a trace of despair flashed in his eyes. "General Wanyan, now that Jinan Mansion has become an isolated city, what should we do?" Liu Yu turned to look at Wanyan Zongfu beside him, with a hint of trembling and pleading in his voice. Wanyan Zongfu frowned, knowing that the current situation was extremely unfavorable for them. After he pondered for a moment, he slowly said: "Your Majesty, for the current plan, the only way is to lead the troops to leave Jinan Mansion and defect to the Kingdom of Jin. Maybe there, we can make a comeback." When Liu Yu heard this, an inexplicable anger surged in his heart. How could he give up the Daqi he had worked so hard to build?
How could it be possible to abandon this prosperous Jinan mansion?
However, when he looked up and saw Wanyan Zongfu's firm eyes, he knew that this was their only way out. "But... but my country, my people..." Liu Yu murmured to himself, with a trace of reluctance and helplessness flashing in his eyes.
"Your Majesty, if we keep the green hills here, we won't be afraid of running out of firewood. As long as we still have the strength, we will have a chance to make a comeback." Wanyan Zongfu advised. Liu Yu was silent for a moment, knowing that what Wanyan Zongfu said was right. If we continue to hold on to Jinan Mansion, I am afraid that there will be only a dead end in the end. In desperation, he had no choice but to nod his head and agreed to Wanyan Zongfu's proposal. "Okay, just as the general said. I immediately ordered to collect the gold and silver, take my family and a hundred thousand defenders out of Jinan Mansion, and head to the north." Liu Yu said.