Just how powerful was the Jurchen race? How did the Jurchens defeat the Khitans?

Wanyan Aguda initially had only 2,500 men, while the Liao Dynasty boasted an army of one million, yet it was destroyed by the Jurchens!

The Jin dynasty's conquest of the Liao dynasty was a one-sided suppression, with the Liao state suffering a near-total defeat. This was a glorious achievement for the Jurchens, who at their peak could be compared to the Mongols at their peak.

The era in which Zhao Huan lived was the peak of the Jurchen people, whose powerful cavalry could roam freely across the vast land, and were invincible wherever they went!

It wasn't until later, with the rise of Han generals like Yue Fei, that this myth was shattered.

This terrifying army penetrated deep into the country, and later historical records proved it to be a war of annihilation.

So, what else can we do to win this battle besides rebuilding an iron army with our own flesh and blood?

Just like the War of Resistance against Japan in later generations, the whole country, from elites in the imperial court to ordinary people, all gave their lives for the country, which brought about the rebirth of China!

As a person from a later generation, Zhao Huan was very clear about this. Unfortunately, the scholar-officials in the court always liked to use a series of self-indulgent political means to solve these problems. At such times, political means can only be used as an aid. The army on the front line is the true protector of the country and its people!

Zhao Huan, who did not want to be captured by the Jurchens and taken to the north, nor did he want his women and his subjects to be taken there, went completely mad this time.

Anyone who dares to stand in his way or hinder him will be fought to the death! Without hesitation! Without retreat! He will fight to the very end! Even if it means his last drop of blood is shed!

Wanyan Zonghan was also shocked by the tenacity of the Song army. He recalled how incompetent the Song generals were when the Jin-Song allied forces attacked Liao two years ago. Even a few months ago, when he led his troops south and made a swift advance to Taiyuan, the Song army's defenses were as flimsy as paper.

What exactly made such a fragile army suddenly become so powerful?

Wanyan Zonghan couldn't understand it. Of course he couldn't understand it. In his eyes, the Chinese were as docile as sheep. But he didn't know that even a rabbit will bite when cornered. Moreover, he forgot that the once powerful and invincible Xiongnu on the grasslands had disappeared. Even the Five Barbarian Tribes, who claimed to be invincible, collapsed in the roar of Chinese history. Even the Turks were driven to Central Asia.

If a sheep is truly docile, can it repeatedly drive wolves back to the grasslands after they invade?

China has never lacked courageous men. The reason why the Song Dynasty was defeated by the Jin army was because the Song army fought independently and lacked a unified leader. Moreover, the emperor was unwilling to go to the front line and was obsessed with sitting in the palace in Bianjing to command the war. How could such an absurd move not lead to defeat?

At present, Emperor Zhao Huan personally led the expedition, and the whole country was united. Unfortunately, Wanyan Zonghan thought that the emperor had won two battles and became obsessed with sensual pleasures.

Wanyan Zonghan, a veteran general with years of experience, had a will as firm as a rock. He commanded the remaining forces of the Jin army to keep fighting with Zhao Huan until both sides were exhausted. Neither side was willing to admit defeat or retreat!

Han Shizhong had at least a dozen wounds all over his body, and blood kept flowing out, but he was completely unaware of it. The knife in his hand was being slashed and twisted, and countless people had died under his blade.

Wanyan Zonghan was absolutely certain he could kill Zhao Huan, and even if Zhao Huan tried to escape now, he would have no chance of doing so.

At this moment, the rear of the Jin army's left flank was rushing toward Wanyan Zonghan under the urging of messengers.

The Song army's rear supplies were also being mobilized at breakneck speed. The two armies were determined to completely cripple each other.

Unbeknownst to Wanyan Zonghan, a troop of 1,000 light cavalry was launching a thunderous attack on the rear of the Jin army, while tens of thousands of Song infantrymen behind them began to advance in unison down the high slopes, charging toward the flanks of the Jin army.

This unexpected army was a force that Zhao Huan had been hiding throughout the war, intending to use it at a crucial moment.

Historically, Zong Ze was known for his strict military discipline, courage, and decisiveness, so Zhao Huan had no choice but to accept the historical records.

As expected, the Jin army was charging forward, completely unaware that a light cavalry unit was approaching from behind, and were just waiting to be slaughtered.

The deaths of Wanyan Yinshuke and Wanyan Loushi led to chaos in the Jin army's central force. Their flanks were further disrupted by the infantry's spear attacks. The arrival of this new force completely turned the tide of the battle.

The tide of battle turned, but Wanyan Zonghan was completely unaware. He only knew that the follow-up troops were about to catch up, but he was unaware that another surprise force of the Song army had arrived in the blink of an eye. The general leading this surprise force was a young man, who would be the nightmare of the Jin state for a long time to come!

Wanyan Zonghan laughed loudly, "Zhao Huan, you little brat, your death is near! Once my reinforcements arrive, you will all be reduced to dust!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a red torrent rushed towards them from afar. The red torrent first struck the Jin army that came to their aid, like a red-hot fork, breaking apart the Jin army's cavalry formation from the flank. Then it immediately rushed in again in an arc, scattering the Jin army into pieces.

Wanyan Zonghan was shocked. When did the Song army have a cavalry force behind him? Why hadn't his scouts discovered it!

And look at the sheer power of the Song cavalry's charge! Their mobility rivals that of the Jin army's cavalry!

"Wang Gui! I'm leaving this place to you. Zhang Xian and I are going to the front lines to provide reinforcements!"

"I obey!"

Enraged, Wanyan Zonghan gritted his teeth and decided to follow Zhao Huan's example and fight recklessly. His only chance was to capture the emperor as soon as possible in order to break through the encirclement.

The Jin army once again tore through the emperor's defenses at a heavy cost. Wanyan Zonghan thrust his halberd at Zhao Huan. At this moment, he was very close to the emperor, protected on both sides by his personal guards. This was a fighting style that was almost a suicide mission.

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