Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 847 It’s rude to come and not return.

After blocking the Song army's night attack, Su Chen, wearing heavy armor, walked steadily back to the central army tent.

Inside the tent, Peng Jingjing gently and skillfully removed the cold armor for him, and every movement revealed endless tenderness and care.

Logically, Su Chen didn't need to go to the frontline, let alone lead his troops to stop the Song army. However, he insisted on going to the frontline, and all his actions followed the most stringent wartime standards.

He knew that the battlefield was unpredictable and any slackness could lead to irreversible consequences. He had to be fully prepared to deal with all possible emergencies and never let the slightest bit of luck ruin the overall situation.

"Nothing is trivial in war. Only by acting with caution can we ensure safety." Su Chen firmly believes this in his heart. This kind of cautiousness has long become his norm when marching and fighting.

Peng Jingjing whispered softly, "My husband, now that the Song army has suffered a setback, I think they will be able to stay quiet for a while."

Su Chen shook his head slowly, his eyes deep, and said: "Don't be careless, the Song army is cunning, we may have to guard against them. Now we need to stay alert at all times. After all, if we can't break through from the front, they will definitely turn to seek various unconventional ways."

After saying this, a hint of determination and calmness flashed in Su Chen's eyes. It was a fearlessness towards the cruelty of the battlefield and a firm determination for victory.

Peng Jingjing looked at Su Chen like this, feeling both admiration and worry in her heart, but she knew that this was the man she loved, the general who was always calm and courageous on the battlefield.

"The Song army has suffered two consecutive setbacks, and its cavalry strength is probably reduced by nearly half." After Peng Jingjing finished speaking, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and her eyes flashed with joy of victory.

Su Chen nodded slightly after hearing this, his eyes deep and steady: "That's true. The 50,000 cavalrymen that the Song Dynasty has mobilized this time are the elite accumulated over the years. But in this battle, nearly 20,000 people have been lost, almost half of them. I'm sure Zhao Kuangyin will feel sad when he hears this news."

Seeing that there was no one around, Peng Jingjing playfully called him "husband" and continued, "Every time you mention Zhao Kuangyin, you are always full of respect. I wonder if in his heart, when he mentions your name, does he feel more hatred or praise?"

Su Chen heard this and smiled gently and calmly: "Why worry about such trivial matters? Life is short, so you should focus on the things you care about and cherish. How others view me is their freedom, and it has nothing to do with me. Although I admire the great talent and strategy of Emperor Zhao, my ambition to unify the north and the south and rule the Central Plains will never be shaken by this."

Peng Jingjing's eyes flashed with determination. She held Su Chen's hand tightly and said affectionately: "My husband, I firmly believe that you can accomplish such a great feat!"

Su Chen returned a loving look and nodded confidently: "That prosperous scene will surely unfold slowly as you and I wish!" After that, the two smiled at each other, their hearts filled with infinite longing and expectation for the future.

The next day, the Song army did not launch a fierce attack as usual, but chose to stay put, apparently discussing countermeasures in the camp.

Upon seeing this, Su Chen understood what was going on, and he immediately summoned his generals to begin discussing the next battle plan in the central military tent.

Because of the powerful firearms in his hands, Su Chen was very confident and was not afraid even if he faced the Song army head-on.

"Send a message to the other armies, the firearms are ready for use, order them to attack immediately." Su Chen pondered for a moment, then issued a military order to Ma Donglin, the general of the Shenji Camp. Over the past few days, the three armies of Pan Mei, Lin Renzhao, and Pan Chongche have been patient and have not used the core firearms, waiting for the main army to fight with Zhao Kuangyin's imperial army, so that they can use a strange trick to achieve unexpected results. Now that the firearms have been exposed, the other three armies can give it a try.

Upon hearing this, Ma Donglin immediately bowed his hands and responded: "I will obey your order. I will send someone to pass on the military order to the Shenji Battalion of the other three armies and report it to the commanders of each army."

Su Chen's eyes were firm and his tone was powerful: "The three armies of the East, West and Center are advancing in unison and will soon attack Huaibei. Next, we will launch a fierce offensive against the army led by Zhao Kuangyin and defeat it in one fell swoop!"

After that, all the generals in the big tent were in high spirits, their eyes flashing with fighting spirit. They knew very well that with the addition of firearms, the balance of victory and defeat in this war had quietly tilted.

"Should we take the initiative to attack?" A general stepped forward, with a fighting spirit flashing in his eyes, and asked Su Chen.

Su Chen's eyes were sharp as torches, and he said in a deep voice: "We must take the initiative to attack, but not head-on. We must mainly rely on sneak attacks and mobile warfare. Although our army's firearms are powerful, they are limited in number. If we just consume them head-on, the Song army may find a flaw and figure out a way to deal with it, which will be very disadvantageous to our army!"

"Marshal, just say whatever you want, we will obey your orders!" The generals responded in unison, their morale high.

"Marshal, please teach me how to defeat the enemy!" Another general bowed and asked for a fight with a determined look on his face.

Su Chen nodded slightly and continued, "The Song army attacked our camp last night. We should return the favor tonight. We should send elite soldiers to clear out the Song army's scouts and ensure that the artillery can be quietly transported to the range of the Song camp. When the time is right, we will launch an artillery attack on the Song army's main camp to disrupt their formation!"

"At the same time, the special forces and cavalry must be prepared to raid the Song army camp. They must be as swift as tigers and go straight into the heart of the enemy. The rest of the armies also have important tasks to do. They need to cooperate closely to jointly attack the Song army and pursue and defeat the enemy!" Su Chen's words revealed an unquestionable determination.

He secretly calculated that if this sneak attack was successful, the Song army would most likely panic and retreat. At that time, it would be the best time for our army to pursue the victory and expand the victory.

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After the tasks were assigned, the armies took quick action and were ready to launch this carefully planned sneak attack as soon as night fell.

That night, the sky was cloudy and the moonlight appeared and disappeared from time to time, casting a hazy night over the wilderness.

The Song army camp was brightly lit and the defense measures were tight. Patrol teams were constantly shuttling in and out of the camp, vigilantly watching any movement around them.

At the same time, the Song army's scouts also dispersed and tried to spy on the enemy's situation.

However, they had not expected that the Wu army's special forces and scout teams had already quietly set out, shuttling through the night like ghosts, eliminating the Song army's scouts one by one, clearing the way for the Wu army's Shenjiying.

Under the cover of Wu's special forces, the Shenji Battalion quietly approached the Song army camp, about three miles away. Thirty artillery pieces were fired in parallel, with the muzzles pointed at the Song army camp, waiting for the order to pour out the artillery fire.

Tonight, Su Chen was also dressed in military uniform and personally commanded this crucial attack.