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Zhao Yuan and Wang Yan were chatting,

Suddenly, a soldier came to report.

It was Li Chi, the magistrate of Boye County, who sent the message.

The Yongning Army has just received a large Jin army.

The commander-in-chief was Gao Jingshan, a commander of ten thousand households in the Jin state.

After reading the secret letter,

Wang Yan frowned and said, "It seems that Yongning City will be difficult to capture in one fell swoop."

"Gao Jingshan brought over ten thousand troops,"

"We must fight a fair and square battle outside the city."

"The enemy general commanding the troops here is Gao Jingshan,"

"Wanyan Zongwang's main force is mostly in Zhen Ding Prefecture,"

Zhao Yuan quickly made the corresponding adjustments.

"Let Guan Sheng and Yue Fei lead the troops to defend Zhao Prefecture to the death,"

"Confronting Wanyan Zongwang."

"I brought my main force,"

"I'll go north with you,"

"First, wipe out Gao Jingshan's army here."

"Then they marched west,"

"Join forces with Guan Sheng and Yue Fei to launch a pincer attack on Wanyan Zongwang!"

Things are different now than before.

Zhao Yuan was confident of defeating the Jin Dynasty's eastern army head-on.

After all, the Jin Dynasty's true elite forces were all in Shanxi.

The mission of the Ming army in Shanxi

It's about holding the Taiyuan line to the death.

Tie down Wanyan Zonghan's troops!

Chapter 1990 Assisting the Jin Family

Of course, Wanyan Zonghan's prolonged siege of Taiyuan failed.

It is highly likely that they will come to Hebei.

They joined forces with Wanyan Zongwang.

At that time, Zhang Guangdao will also have to wait for an opportunity to make his move in Shanxi.

In Shaanxi,

Yang Zhi has already dispatched men with troops to set off.

Besides his elite Sichuan troops

And the troops of Yao Pingzhong and others,

Wu Jie, Wu Lin, and all those people will be coming.

As for the Zhe family army and the Liu family army

They remain stationed in place for the time being.

Once Wanyan Zonghan marches east out of Hebei...

Zhe Keqiu, Liu Yanqing, and others

They took advantage of the situation to attack Shenwu, Shuozhou and other places.

.....

Western Xia.

Wanyan Zonghan sent an envoy over.

He ordered the Western Xia to assist in sending troops.

They promised to give the entire Dongsheng Prefecture to the Western Xia as payment.

Dongsheng Prefecture, which in later times encompassed a large area including Dongsheng, Jungar Banner, Yulin, and Dalad Banner.

The Jin Kingdom was truly feeling guilty this time.

There was absolutely no chance of victory.

They wanted to mobilize all their resources to move south.

Therefore, they not only asked Goryeo to send troops,

They also wanted the Western Xia to help.

"Your Majesty, the Jurchens are known for going back on their word,"

"The land promised before,"

"Wanyan Zonghan reneges on everything,"

Prime Minister Li Renzhong advised,

"This time, let's consider it an expedition by our Great Xia."

"They really helped the Jin Dynasty win the war,"

"Wanyan Zonghan will not hand over Dongsheng Prefecture."

Li Qianshun asked, "What does the Prince of Jin think?"

Richard said, "Our army hasn't recovered from last year's crushing defeat."

"Where can we still fight the Ming army?"

Li Renli suddenly said, "Your Majesty, we can actually help the Ming Dynasty attack the Jin Dynasty!"

"Oh?"

Li Qianshun became interested.

Li Renzhong retorted, "Once the Jin Dynasty is destroyed,"

“The Ming Dynasty will surely come to attack our Great Xia.”

"In my opinion, we should let the Kim and Ming countries continue fighting,"

"The longer the fight lasts and both sides are severely injured, the better."

"Our Great Xia will take this opportunity to lie low for a few years,"

"Stockpile more grain and fodder,"

"When the ten-year-old children have all grown up,"

"They were recruited into the army at the age of fifteen or sixteen."

"At that time, we'll have both soldiers and provisions,"

"A retreat would allow them to defend the city and ensure their own safety."

"It is possible to invade and occupy the Dongsheng Prefecture and the Eight Halls of the Jin Kingdom."

"If the Ming Dynasty is weakened by prolonged warfare,"

"Our Great Xia can also conquer Xihe and Hengshan."

Li Qianshun nodded and said, "These are the words of a wise and experienced strategist."

Richard, however, wanted to gain military merit.

He said, "To restore my prestige as soon as possible."

"We can take advantage of the war between the Jin and Ming dynasties,"

"Our army seized the opportunity to invade and capture Dongsheng Prefecture!"

This is an attempt to stab Yan Zonghan in the ass!

Richard was terrified of the Ming Dynasty's firearms.

They dared not fight the Ming army again.

As for Dongsheng Prefecture of the Liao Dynasty

There weren't many troops stationed there to begin with.

Wanyan Zonghan is about to divert troops south again.

Richard felt this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Li Qianshun hesitated and asked, "What if the Jin Kingdom wins?"

"Our army stole Dongsheng Prefecture,"

"Wanyan Zonghan will surely retaliate."

"With the power of firearms, how could the Jurchens possibly defeat the Ming army?"

Richard was deeply impressed by firearms.

He believed that having firearms would make him invincible.

"The Jin dynasty is destined to lose this battle,"

"Our Great Xia must not miss this opportunity."

"If we are even slightly slow, we will never have another chance to take Dongsheng Prefecture."

In military terms,

Li Qianshun had complete faith in Richard.

They thought the Prince of Jin's words made a lot of sense.

Chapter 1991 Encroaching on Territory

Li Renzhong, however, said, "I believe we should rest and recuperate."

"We need to lie low for several years before we can launch an attack."

"The treasury of our Great Xia is empty,"

"We can no longer fight a war."

Richard said, "If we don't seize this opportunity to take Dongsheng Prefecture,..."

"From now on, we can only wait to be devoured by the Ming Dynasty."

"We must first expand our territory!"

Li Renli said, "We should first submit to the Ming Dynasty."

"The Ming and Xia dynasties will forever be a nation of fathers and sons."

"As long as Great Xia doesn't send troops again,"

"The Ming Dynasty won't attack,"

"The permanent establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries can bring peace and happiness to the people."

"Your Majesty, please select a woman from the imperial family immediately,"

"To establish a marriage alliance with the Ming Dynasty's imperial family."

Three people, three different suggestions.

Li Qianshun didn't know whose advice to take.