"Li Baiwan!" Hui Shantong also jumped up. "Don't forget, Wanyan Gao still has tens of thousands of troops on the northern frontier between Song and Jin. The Song wants to come to our aid, but how will they get there? Do you think the Song people will risk their own defenses to help us?"
"How can we know if we don't try?" Li Baiwan turned to Li Ganshun and said, "Your Majesty, I think we should notify the Song Dynasty immediately and ask them to send troops to support us."
Li Ganshun hesitated for a moment, unable to make a decision, and finally asked, "My dear ministers, what do you think?"
The ministers debated the matter, some advocating seeking help from Mongolia, others from the Song Dynasty.
"Okay, okay, I've made up my mind. Send an envoy to ask for help from Mongolia." Li Ganshun said.
Li Baiwan's heart sank. "Your Majesty, this is impossible. If the Mongols send troops, we might be able to repel the enemy. But once we lure them in, it will be difficult to get them to leave."
Li Ganshun's face darkened. "I have already married my daughter to the Song Dynasty. We cannot let them look down on our Great Xia any longer."
"Your Majesty..." Li Baiwan wanted to persuade him again.
Li Ganshun waved his hand and said, "There's no need to discuss this matter any further. Everything will be agreed upon. I will send you as an envoy to Mongolia to seek assistance."
Hui Quantong was overjoyed: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
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When news of Wanyan Zonghan's attempt to usurp the throne reached Zhongjing, Zhao Huan was genuinely shocked. History often repeats itself; Prince Kang, Zhao Gou, had also attempted rebellion. The difference was that he overthrew Zhao Gou, while Wanyan Sheng died at the hands of Wanyan Zonghan.
"Marshal Yue, the Jin Emperor was usurped. What do you think of the current situation?" Zhao Huan asked.
Yue Fei said, "Your Majesty, Wanyan Sheng attempted to surrender to the Song Dynasty, but was murdered by Wanyan Zonghan. Wanyan Zonghan will never surrender, so we must fight him."
Zhao Huan nodded. "Spies in Shangjing report that the Mongols have defeated Wanyan Quanshi, and the 100,000 Jin soldiers have been shattered. The entire Linhuang line has become Mongol territory. We must hurry. If we delay even a little, Shangjing will be occupied by the Mongols."
Yue Fei nodded and said, "Your Majesty is wise. The speed of the Mongols' attack is terrifying. Wanyan Quanshi's army of 100,000 men was unable to resist. I believe that we can send troops north to capture Huining Prefecture!"
When Han Shizhong arrived at Zong Ze's headquarters, Zong Ze was extremely dissatisfied with this deputy commander who had been promoted on the spur of the moment. Even if he was personally appointed by the emperor, he would not allow him to interfere in military affairs. If he was made a deputy marshal with no real power, the emperor would be unable to do anything about him if he found out.
But when Zong Ze met Han Shizhong, he changed his opinion of him.
Han Shizhong and his wife went to Zong Ze's army alone to take up their posts, without any guards around.
When the two arrived at the military camp, Han Shizhong said to the guard at the gate: "Hey, young man, is Marshal Zong Ze in the camp?"
Unexpectedly, the guard was so arrogant: "Where are you from?"
Han Shizhong smiled and said, "Zhi County." Han Shizhong did not reveal his identity.
"Without orders, how can you meet the commander-in-chief whenever you want? I think you two look like spies, so get out of here as soon as possible." The soldier was quite good at framing others.
Liang Hongyu was already furious. She reached out and grabbed the soldier's wrist, and the soldier screamed like a pig being slaughtered.
To avoid suspicion and for the sake of convenience during travel, Liang Hongyu dressed as a man. She and Han Shizhong were both dressed in ordinary civilian clothes, and neither of them wore military uniforms.
This time he got into trouble and actually caused trouble outside the military camp. He was really bold and had enough of his life.
With a "crash", a group of soldiers rushed over and surrounded Han Shizhong and the other man.
Liang Hongyu shook off the soldier, who covered his wrist and stepped aside, not daring to act presumptuously again.
This incident alarmed the guards in the barracks. The leading officer, who looked like a man, stood up and said, "How dare you cause trouble in the barracks? Arrest them!"
As the soldiers were about to step forward, Han Shizhong clasped his fists and said, "General, I have something important to discuss with Marshal Zong Ze."
The officer laughed and said, "Where did you come from, you country bumpkins? Do you want to join the army? If so, go to the recruiting office. You can forget about meeting the commander. There are conditions for meeting our commander."
Han Shizhong was slightly furious. He hadn't expected Zong Ze's Hebei army to be so corrupt. He suppressed his anger and said, "I wonder how much silver this general needs to see Zong Ze? I'll give it to you."
The officer was stunned for a moment, then frowned and said, "What do you think of our Hebei Army? How could I accept bribes privately? If you want to see the commander, you must defeat me first!"
Han Shizhong's expression softened upon hearing this: "So I must have misunderstood you, General. I'd like to learn some martial arts from you, General."
Upon hearing this, the general looked Han Shizhong up and down. Seeing that Han Shizhong was strong and sturdy, he was indeed a good candidate for the army. He nodded happily and said, "If you can defeat me, I will definitely take you to see the commander."
When the soldiers heard that there was something exciting to watch, they immediately formed a circle around him.
Han Shizhong clasped his fists and asked, "May I ask your name, General?"
The man returned the greeting: "Very well, I am General Qin Wenzhi!"
"Please!" Han Shizhong raised his hand.
It turned out that this person was none other than Qin Wenzhi, the commander of Yunzhou. Qin Wenzhi smiled and said, "Then I won't be polite." Then he rushed forward with his fists clenched.
Qin Wenzhi's Dragon Tiger Fist was quite famous in the Hebei Army. His moves could be eight parts fake and two parts real, or eight parts real and two parts fake, leaving his opponent confused.
Liang Hongyu, a bystander, had already noticed something was wrong and shouted, "Be careful!"
Han Shizhong didn't care. When Qin Wenzhi punched him, he shouted loudly and punched back.
Han Shizhong's fist was so powerful that the wind blew in his face before it even reached him. Qin Wenzhi was shocked, and fearing that if he punched him, both of them would be injured, he hurriedly switched from strong to weak, avoiding Han Shizhong's thunderous punch.
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