As soon as the military order was passed, the camp of the Song Army, which had been recuperating for many days, immediately became excited. Under the command of the officers, the soldiers quickly brought their equipment and gathered outside the camp.

The cavalry of the Song Army jumped on their horses, rushed out of the camp, and headed north to explore the way for the infantry.

The Song army in Suzhou had been eyeing Kaifeng and was ready to recapture the three capitals at any time, so the Song army only made a brief mobilization and immediately sent its troops northward.

Naturally, the movements of the Song army could not be hidden from the Mongols. When the Mongolian scouts discovered that the Song army was heading north, they immediately reported to Wo Kuotai.

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Dingtao, Qi army camp.

The Mongolian scouts were paying attention to the movements of the Song army, and Zhao Tai was also observing the Song army.

After Zhao Tai's army arrived at the edge of the Yellow River, they used the excuse that there was a Mongolian army on the other side to delay time.

That day Zhao Tai stood on the river embankment, looking to the west and observing the other bank.

The key to success in rescuing Kaifeng this time lies with the Southern Song Dynasty.

If the Southern Song Dynasty is willing to send troops, then this battle can be fought. However, if the Southern Song Dynasty does not send troops, then Zhao Tai can only show off and lead his troops to withdraw to Shandong.

Suzhou is very close to Dingtao, and the Song army there has long been prepared and can go out at any time.

Zhao Tai had been waiting for three days, but there was still no news of the Song Dynasty sending troops.

This made Zhao Tai a little disappointed, but at this moment, Chen Zhong hurriedly came to the bottom of the river embankment and shouted: "Your Majesty!"

When Zhao Tai heard the sound, he turned around and saw Chen Zhong, dressed in armor, climbing up in a hurry.

Zhao Tai's heart moved. When he came to him, he blurted out: "The Song army has moved?"

"It's moving!" Chen Zhong gasped: "Your Majesty, Zhao Kui, the envoy of the Lianghuai system, has ordered the Huaixi army to go north! The Song army from the Lianghuai army will follow up and march northward!"

"Okay!" Zhao Tai couldn't help but exclaimed. The Song army sent troops, and his confidence immediately increased. "Since the Song army is heading north, let's cross the river immediately and join them!"

Zhao Tai gave an order, and the military camp that had been silent for a long time immediately came to life. Wanyan Chengde and other Jurchen generals couldn't wait to move the prepared river crossing equipment to the bank, preparing to cross the river in a large scale.

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Outside Kaifeng City, the Mongolian army camp.

The Mongolian soldiers who originally thought they could rest and recuperate while waiting for the Jin army in the city to run out of food and no longer need to fight fiercely, steeled themselves and started training.

At this time, in the company camp of the Mongolian army, densely packed soldiers were walking through it, which seemed a bit busy.

In the middle of the camp, in the Mongolian army's command tent, the senior generals of the Mongolian army gathered around a campfire to discuss the military situation.

Wokuotai had a gloomy face and said in a deep voice: "I originally thought that taking Kaifeng was a sure thing, but I didn't want Zhao Tai to come and cause trouble again. According to the scout report, Zhao Tai has stationed troops in Dingtao and is ready to cross the river at any time, while Song Dynasty in the south

The army has left Suzhou and entered Guide."

Subotai frowned and said: "Kaifeng has not been captured yet, but Zhao Tai and Song Jun are pressing forward. Khan, our question now is whether to open Kaifeng first or defeat Zhao Tai and Song Jun first!"

After hearing this, many Mongolian generals nodded one after another. Everyone thought that they should come out in order of priority, otherwise it would easily cause chaos.

Wokuotai glanced at everyone, "Do you think I should open the seal first, or defeat Zhao Tai and the Song army first?"
Chapter completed!