Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 851 War of Annihilation

The Wu army rushed out from multiple directions like a tiger descending from the mountain, launching a fierce attack on the retreating Song army.

Especially the Song army's vanguard that was left behind was trapped in layers of encirclement and suppression. It was like a trapped beast fighting hard, but it was difficult to break free from the shackles of death.

Su Chen was not in a hurry to send troops to pursue Zhao Kuangyin. He knew very well that the other party was guarded by at least 50,000 elite soldiers. In addition, the fleeing Song army was also lingering nearby. If he pressed on, it might provoke a desperate resistance from the imperial guards.

Just imagine, if the 50,000 imperial guards were forced into a desperate situation, and the vanguard troops and deserters regrouped, their strength would be close to 100,000, far exceeding the number of the Wu army.

At that time, without the assistance of firearms, if the Wu army fought against them head-on, the outcome would be unpredictable and they might even fall into a disadvantage.

Su Chen was thoughtful and after weighing the pros and cons, he decided to settle for the next best option. He planned to concentrate his forces to annihilate the vanguard troops and deserters one by one, so as to severely damage the Song army and weaken its manpower. After the Song army's power was gradually eroded, he would then besiege Zhao Kuangyin, and his chances of winning would undoubtedly increase greatly.

Since Zhao Kuangyin was determined not to return to Bianliang City, Su Chen needed to adjust his strategy and make new arrangements.

He wanted to mobilize more troops and set up a trap to trap Zhao Kuangyin in the south and prevent him from returning to Beijing. Then, the plan of besieging the city and attacking the reinforcements could be implemented smoothly, and the Song army's rescue route would be completely cut off.

"kill!"

With thunderous shouts, the Wu army once again transferred a large number of troops from Shuyang City and devoted themselves to the task of encircling and suppressing the Song army's deserters. They bravely advanced with unstoppable force, and wherever they went, Song army deserters were captured one after another.

But Su Chen was not a bloodthirsty person. He ordered his men to properly guard those Song soldiers who chose to surrender, and did not slaughter them indiscriminately.

After all, the Song people were also the target of their efforts, and surrendering their weapons but not killing them was the basic principle of the Wu army. In this way, they could both strengthen their own strength and win the hearts of the people, which was really a strategy that killed two birds with one stone.

"Soldiers, follow me and charge out!"

Tian Chongjin stood up, his voice like a bell, and he raised his arms and shouted. He commanded the remaining thousands of brave soldiers, who were like a tiger trapped in a desperate situation, still tenaciously looking for a chance to break out.

"rush out!!"

In response to him, there were countless thunderous shouts from the Song Dynasty's imperial guards. At this moment, their eyes were red from killing, but they still bravely moved forward. Every charge seemed to be a declaration of war against the god of death, and they would never give up easily even if they were ready to die.

This piece of land belonged to the territory of the Song Dynasty. They thought that as long as they held on a little longer, reinforcements might arrive; they might even get strong support from the local garrison and the people at any time.

This belief, like a raging fire, burned in their hearts and inspired them to resist.

Moreover, giving up resistance would not only be a shame for them, but also a betrayal of the land and the people.

They knew very well that once they laid down their weapons, how would they face the local people? They were also worried that innocent people would be slaughtered by the Wu army. Therefore, they chose to fight and defend this land with their blood and lives.

The blades drew streaks of cold light in the air, and long spears stabbed out like a forest.

Dang Dang Dang!
The crisp sound of metal clashing and the screams of the soldiers intertwined to form a tragic picture.

Boom boom boom!
The deep and exciting drumbeats echoed over the battlefield. It was the unique war drums of the Wu army. The drummers followed closely behind them, waving their drumsticks and beating the war drums non-stop. Every drumbeat was like a general's order, inspiring the passion and pride in the hearts of the Wu soldiers.

For the Wu army, this drum sound is not just a sound, but also a spiritual symbol. Like the national anthem of every country, it has a unique melody and rhythm, which has deeply influenced the soldiers of the Wu army over time. Whenever this familiar drum sounded, they seemed to be blessed by an invisible force, and their morale instantly soared and they were full of fighting spirit.

At this moment, the Song army lost the support of war drums, and their morale was invisibly weakened.

In contrast, the sound of Wu's army's drums was like a blazing flame. Those were the general's orders that they were familiar with on a daily basis. Every drumbeat was deeply engraved in their hearts and was closely linked to their battle rhythm.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

"Hi! Hi hi!"

The soldiers of Wu army shouted slogans and rushed forward to the passionate drum beats like a tiger descending from the mountain.

There was a determination gleam in their eyes, the weapons in their hands sparkled coldly in the sunlight, and every swing seemed to chop the enemy down.

There were also some soldiers who held shields in their hands and beat their shields while attacking, forming a wonderful harmony with the drum sounds.

The knocking sound of the shields, like the lingering sound of war drums, helped the Wu army soldiers find a more stable battle rhythm. They seemed to have merged with the battlefield and became an unstoppable killing machine.

As a result, the Song army soldiers were completely passive and were suppressed and beaten by the Wu army soldiers. They were chased for more than ten miles and almost wiped out the 30,000-strong vanguard army. Only a few escaped.

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Puff puff!
Tian Chongjin was holding a long knife and was stabbed multiple times during the fight. Blood was gushing out. He looked at the densely packed Wu army soldiers around him and knew that there was no hope for him to break out.

However, he was not afraid. Everyone is mortal since ancient times. After fighting on the battlefields for so many years, he was fifty years old and had seen everything.

He had wealth, honor, fame, and fortune. His life was wonderful. It was worth it that he sacrificed his life for his country in the end.

How can there be so many people living out their days in peace and contentment and dying of old age?
As a military general, it is normal to die on the battlefield wrapped in a horse's hide!
"Though I die today, so shall you be tomorrow!"

"It is inevitable that the general will die in battle. It is a worthy death. There is no need to fear. Kill him!"

Tian Chongjin laughed out loud, the blood flowing from the corner of his mouth was like the setting sun on the battlefield, setting off his resolute and unyielding face. He knew very well that he had successfully completed the mission, and even if he died on the battlefield at this moment, he would have no regrets and died a worthy death.

He gripped his sword tightly, his eyes flashing with determination and ferocity, as if he wanted to pour all his last bit of courage and strength into this final charge.

However, his fate was already sealed, as many Wu army soldiers stabbed with their spears and pierced his body in an instant.

Tian Chongjin's eyes widened and he fell to the ground in a pool of blood.

A Song general died in battle.

As a result, this remaining vanguard army was completely wiped out.

When Su Chen heard the news, he couldn't help but sigh. However, as a general who had experienced many battles, he knew the cruelty and ruthlessness of war. The war between Wu and Song was a dispute between the two countries, but the historical unification process was like this, and it required bloodshed and fighting to be truly completed.