Emperor Zhao Ji of the Song Dynasty looked forward. The main gate of the Xixia Imperial City, which was shattered by artillery shells, and the pile of stones that originally blocked the city gate had been destroyed by dozens of explosive packets placed by Song Army engineers and razed to the ground.

Zhao Ji's voice was sonorous and powerful, and he said loudly: "Pass my decree to all the officers and soldiers. The officers and soldiers of the Song Dynasty are righteous troops. After our army enters the Xixia Palace, we must strictly abide by military orders and disciplines!"

"Any remnants of Xixia who dare to resist will be killed without mercy; those who surrender voluntarily are not allowed to kill innocent people indiscriminately. Anyone who disobeys the order will be killed!"

"All the gold, silver, treasures, money, cloth and silk in all the halls of the Xixia Imperial Palace, as well as the palace's inner treasury, are temporarily sealed! They are all put under the temporary custody of the Privy Council of the accompanying army, and will be used for the military expenses of this expedition against Xia, as well as rewards for soldiers and generals who have made outstanding military achievements. Any

No one is allowed to rob or steal, and those who disobey orders will be killed!"

"As for the more than ten thousand concubines and maids in the Xixia harem, the soldiers and generals of the Song Dynasty led by me must abide by the etiquette and laws and must not commit adultery against the women in the Xixia palace! Anyone who disobeys the order will be executed!"

"Of course, I naturally remember the promise I made to the soldiers before: after the Xia is destroyed, I will definitely send envoys to serve as matchmakers for our Song Dynasty soldiers to conquer the Xia. According to the size of their military achievements, they will either betrothed or married, or they will be included in the Xixia harem.

There is a woman who is willing to get married."

After receiving the order, dozens of heralds quickly rode off in batches on fast horses, galloping toward various ministries to convey Zhao Guan's family's order to the entire army.

"The final general will obey the imperial edict of the official family..."

"Long live my emperor..."

The officers and soldiers of the Song Army still agreed in unison, and their morale was even higher.

The Song army under the city began to adjust their formation, with archers preparing and cavalry infantry ready to attack. They only waited for an order to charge into the Xixia Imperial City.

"All the officers and soldiers of our department invite you to fight..."

"All the officers and soldiers of my department are willing to fight with the officials and enter the Xixia Imperial City..."

"..."

At this time, in Liu Guangshi's army, in a luxuriously decorated curtain car, the unconscious Xixia Princess Cao was suddenly awakened by the roar of the Song army's roar and cheers.

Cao's mind was shrouded in a thick haze, and the scene of her parents being brutally murdered by Xia Emperor Li Qianshun because of her echoed in her mind - those two bloody heads, which were still hanging in silence, were thrown into the city by Xia Bing and presented in front of her.

…

Self-blame and resentment were like two sharp blades, stabbing and cutting in her heart, leaving scars that were difficult to heal.

Ms. Cao's eyes were already red and swollen from crying, and her tear-stained pretty face was full of sadness and resentment.

She suppressed her grief and asked the two maids beside her with a trembling voice:

"Why are the officers and soldiers of the Song Army shouting and cheering outside the sedan chair?"

"My young master, the emperor of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Guan's family, has come here personally..." After one maid finished speaking, she glanced at another maid.

The two maids looked at each other, their eyes flashing with the joy of victory, and they quickly told Mrs. Cao everything they knew.

"When the young master was in coma, he didn't see the tall and thick Xixia Imperial City, but it was defeated by the Song Army commanded by the Zhao Guanjia who was personally conquering it! It's very powerful!"

"Yes! The shouts outside the sedan that the young master hears now are the excited cheers of the Song army soldiers when they heard that Zhao Guan's family was about to enter the Xixia Palace!"

"Zhao Guan's house is outside the sedan chair?" Ms. Cao asked.

"Yes, little master! When the little master was unconscious, the majestic Zhao Guan family rode a war horse and even passed by the little master's carriage!"

"At this time, Zhao Guan's family should be two to three hundred steps away from the front of the formation where the young master is riding in the carriage!"

After hearing this, Cao, who was filled with grief and anger, instantly became strong. She knew that this was the perfect and only chance to avenge her parents and seek justice from Li Qianshun in the Xixia Palace.

The haggard and pitiful Mrs. Cao stood up resolutely, suddenly opened the sedan curtain, and regardless of her appearance, stepped out of the sedan and shouted:

"The Nu family was originally the Cao family, the imperial concubine of Xixia. Now she has surrendered to the Song Dynasty. The Nu family wants to see Zhao Guan's family!"

"The parents of the slave family were killed by the ruthless Xixia pseudo-emperor Li Qianshun, and their bodies were found in different places! Wuwuwu..."

"The Cao family of the Nu family sincerely surrenders to the Song Dynasty. The Nu family asks to see the Zhao Guan family and punish the cruel and unkind puppet emperor Li Qianshun of Xixia!"

"The slave family is familiar with all the roads in the palace and harem of Xixia. The slave family is willing to lead the way for the Zhao Guan family to enter the Xixia palace!"

"..."

Mrs. Cao wanted to see Zhao Guan's family, who was being conscripted by the imperial commander in person. Although they were only two or three hundred steps away, it was not something she could see.

Under the strict hierarchy of the Song Dynasty and the strict military discipline on the battlefield, this short distance was like a natural chasm, making it difficult for the Cao family to cross.

Cao's constant pleas and shouts, as well as her attempt to break out of the blocking Song army, caused quite a commotion in Liu Guangshi's military formation, and the news quickly spread to Liu Guangshi's ears.

Liu Guangshi, a second-generation general who was not very good at leading troops but was good at maneuvering, had a cunning light flash in his eyes after hearing the strong request of the crying Xixia Princess Cao.

He knew that this was not only Cao's personal wish for revenge, but also an excellent opportunity for him to show his loyalty and ability to Zhao Guan's family.

Therefore, Liu Guangshi told Mr. Cao that he would personally report the matter to Zhao Guan's family.

Immediately, Liu Guangshi rode forward without hesitation and went to Yue Fei's headquarters where Zhao Guan's family was located. He immediately stood in front of the soldiers who were on high alert and said loudly:

"Liu Guangshi, a humble minister, would like to see Zhao Guan's family! Please convey this to the Holy Spirit."

…

"I am reporting to the official family, Liu Guangshi is asking for an audience..."

"Let him wait a moment."

Zhao Ji ignored Liu Guangshi's request for an audience for the time being. He was issuing an order to arrange the next military deployment of the various departments of the Song Army...

Zhao Guanjia issued an order that he would personally lead Yue Fei's troops and attack the Xixia Imperial City first; Han Shizhong's troops would later enter the Xixia Imperial City to provide back-up for the former army.

Zhao Ji also considered that there was no need to let all the Song army's more than 100,000 soldiers enter the Xixia palace. Therefore, he ordered to leave the Zhongshi Dao. Among the Zhongshi, Wang Zhen and Guo Cheng's troops were stationed there. outside the imperial city of Xixia, and are always ready to suppress all resistance forces in Xingqing Prefecture...

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! After Zhao Ji arranged these, he announced to Liu Guangshi, who had been waiting outside Yue Fei's army formation for half a quarter of an hour...

"I'm sorry that I don't have Guangshi's armor on me, so I can't use it to see the officials for a full week!"

"I love you, no gift!"

Zhao Ji glanced at Liu Guangshi, who was wearing a helmet and armor, bowing and clasping his fists on a horse, and said leisurely:

"I heard that outside this city, Aiqing was hit by two arrows in her back, but she still refused to leave the battlefield. It's really not easy! Aiqing, are you seriously injured?"

When Liu Guangshi heard the Zhao Guan family's concern and questions, he was both happy and a little ashamed, because the arrow wound was on his back! He immediately replied:

"Let me tell you, the last general, Guangshi, has a fine armor to protect his body, so the arrow wound he sustained was actually a minor injury!"

"Now, the last general, Guangshi, is visiting the official family. He is here at the invitation of Cao, the imperial concubine of the Western Xia Dynasty who has surrendered to us in the Song Dynasty..."

Liu Guangshi relayed the request of Xixia Princess Cao to the Zhao Guan family...

Zhao Ji thought for a while and then said: "No one among the officers and soldiers of the three armies under my command can be as familiar with the Xixia Palace and the harem as Cao! Cao is the one who leads the way into the palace!"

"However, one more person should be added."

Liu Guangshi said in confusion: "The humble minister Guangshi is stupid, please give me a clear explanation from the officials."

Zhao Jidao: "Bring the captive Xixia pseudo-prince Li Renai with you secretly as well!"

Although Liu Guangshi didn't understand Zhao Guan's intentions, he flattered him and said: "The officials are wise..."

Zhao Ji nodded and issued an order: "I order Liu Aiqing to personally lead your 200 elite cavalry to protect Cao's chariot and Li Renai, and temporarily enter Yue Fei's department to lead the way for me to enter the palace!"

After Liu Guangshi heard the imperial edict, he couldn't hide his excitement and shouted: "The officials are wise and the ministers obey the decree."

Zhao Guanjia waved his hand, and Liu Guangshi stepped back and prepared to go.

Zhao Ji made a calculation in his mind. Now Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, and Liu Guangshi can follow me into the Xixia Palace compound. It seems that there is one less Zhang Jun.

Zhao Ji immediately issued an order: "The order is sent to Zhang Jun, the pioneer officer in the middle section of the planting division, to lead 500 cavalry and follow me into the Xixia Imperial Palace compound."

"According to the order!"

"Also, let brothers Wu Jie and Wu Lin lead five hundred cavalry to escort them and enter the Xixia Palace together."

"According to the order!"

When Zhang Jun, who thought he would be left outside the Imperial City of Xixia, heard the imperial edict, he was extremely excited. The Zhao Guan family bypassed their own Shangguan Xiaozhong, the general manager, and personally summoned Zhang Jun to accompany the official family to march into Xixia.

The palace compound, what a privilege this is!

Brothers Wu Jie and Wu Lin were as excited as Zhang Jun after hearing the imperial edict.

Zhang Jun, Wu Jie and Wu Lin each led 500 elite cavalry and rushed to Zhao Guan's house to listen...

Zhao Ji gathered together the four ZTE generals of the Southern Song Dynasty, Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, Zhang Jun, and Liu Guangshi, as well as the famous generals Wu Jie and Wu Lin who were very powerful defenders of Shu in history, and asked them to attack the Xixia palace compound together.

I want to test them secretly...

These six (or more appropriately, five), famous generals who can stand alone, can they withstand the test when faced with the gold, silver, property and beauties in the harem in the Xixia Palace?

In the future, among the four ZTE generals, plus Er Wu, who will be more useful?

…

As night fell, the Song army was ready.

The majestic Zhao Ji, riding on a tall war horse, drew out the Emperor's sword, pointed at the moonlit sky with sparse stars, and shouted:

"All officers and men, follow me into the Xixia Imperial City."

"Kill!"

"Come on!"

"Kill..."
To be continued...