Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 901 Meng Yutong Meets Su Chen
After Su Chen led his army to conquer Yingtian Prefecture, he rested there for three days, reorganized his troops, comforted the people, and bandaged the wounded. He did not rush to march north.

The news of the fall of Yingtianfu was only reported to the capital by the Song army on horseback; the people in the capital have not yet learned of this news.

But Su Chen didn't care. He held several rounds of operational meetings there, discussing with some generals the route to continue the attack on Kaifeng Prefecture.

Yingtian Prefecture was the eastern gateway to Bianjing City. It was divided into Jingdong West Road and Huainan East Road to the south. At this time, both were occupied by Wu troops. A portion of the troops stayed in Bozhou to besiege the Song army in Huainan East Road and quickly occupied the county town. Wu launched a propaganda offensive to let the people of the Song Dynasty know about Wu's policies and preferential treatment for the people.

Kaifeng Prefecture covered a vast area, serving as the capital region of the Song Dynasty. In addition to Bianjing City, it included counties such as Xiangyi, Kaocheng, Taikang, Yongqiu, and Xianping, with a combined population of nearly one million. Located in the heart of the Central Plains, it was a very wealthy region.

Su Chen's plan was to concentrate his forces, overcome all obstacles, and send a massive army of 300,000 men straight to Bianjing City.

Back in the Jingkang Incident, the Jurchens didn't attack cities indiscriminately when they marched south. Instead, they went straight for Bianjing (Kaifeng), bypassing Emperor Huizong and Emperor Qinzong of Song. After the Song court collapsed and the court was leaderless, it became much easier to attack other cities.

Now Wu Jun is too far from Jinling City, and his supply lines are too long, making it unsuitable for a protracted war. He should take advantage of the fact that the various Song armies have not yet arrived to come to the aid of the emperor, and seize Bianjing in one fell swoop, capturing Zhao Kuangyin, Zhao Guangyi, Zhao Dezhao, and others. Then the Song Dynasty will be doomed.

This strategy was endorsed by generals such as Pan Mei, Lin Renzhao, and Shen Huzi.

"General Su's attack strategy is very accurate. By avoiding the division of forces, we can advance swiftly and quickly besiege Bianjing, capture the imperial city, and take the emperor and officials prisoner. Then, the other armies that came to the aid of the emperor will lose their ability to resist, thus preventing us from getting bogged down in a fierce battle." Lin Renzhao nodded in agreement.

Su Chen glanced at Lin Renzhao, knowing that he was also a famous general with a knack for leading troops and a trusted confidant. So he said, "General Lin, I will give you 80,000 troops to lead the charge as the vanguard, attacking the Song army camps and cities along the way. I will lead 200,000 troops behind to conserve the strength and energy of the main force and prepare siege equipment. When we arrive at Bianjing, we can attack the city directly!"

"The last general takes command!"

Su Chen then instructed Shen Huzi and Lu Jiang to be stationed in Yingtian Prefecture and Bozhou respectively, each with 20,000 troops, to stabilize the forces in these two regions and to prepare food and supplies to support the logistics of the front-line army.

"We obey!" This matter was not difficult for the two of them. The main concern was to guard against some Song generals leading troops to launch a surprise attack on the two places and cut off the Wu army's retreat.

With a secure supply of provisions, ensuring they wouldn't be attacked from both sides, the frontline army could confidently launch an attack on Bianjing.

"Pass down the order: the vanguard army will be the first to set off tomorrow, and the main force will officially depart three days later!"

"Yes, sir!" The generals stood up to receive the order.

After the meeting adjourned, all the generals left the Marshal's Hall. At this moment, Peng Jingjing walked in, dressed in military uniform, followed by a mysterious person wearing a straw hat.

"Su Lang, look who's here!" Peng Jingjing said with a smile, her voice carrying a hint of teasing and anticipation.

Su Chen raised his head and looked over, and the mysterious person dressed in green removed their bamboo hat, revealing a pure and refined face. Without makeup, still dressed as a woman disguised as a man, their face remained stunningly beautiful.

"Yu Tong!" Su Chen blurted out, his voice filled with surprise and disbelief. The person who had arrived was none other than Meng Yu Tong, the princess of the fallen Later Shu kingdom!

Upon seeing the beautiful woman, whom he hadn't seen for two years, Su Chen missed her terribly. He immediately stood up, a smile spreading across his face, his eyes filled with deep longing. He strode over to Meng Yutong, gently taking her hand as if afraid she might disappear again.

Meng Yutong smiled as she looked at Su Chen, who was clad in silver chainmail. He was tall and imposing, with striking features, and appeared even more upright and resolute. In particular, he exuded an aura of authority, mature and composed, radiating an even more powerful presence.

Su Chen was handsome, possessed an extraordinary temperament, and had a renowned reputation and immense power—a fatal temptation for any woman. Moreover, the woman before him was already Su Chen's woman, deeply in love with him. Upon seeing him again, Meng Yutong was thrilled, her eyes burning with passion, even misting over.

Finally, we met again. We had been waiting for this day for far too long.

"Su Lang!"

Meng Yutong could no longer bear it. She abandoned her reserve and, as Su Chen walked behind her, threw herself into his arms.

Su Chen hugged the beauty tightly and found that she had lost a lot of weight, but some parts of her body were still curvaceous.

He inhaled Meng Yutong's unique scent and fragrance, finding it incredibly pleasant. Su Chen missed Meng Yutong dearly and worried about her safety. Although they had corresponded, they hadn't met in person. Now, seeing her again, a fire seemed to burn fiercely within him.

"Yutong, you've suffered so much. We've been apart for two years, and you've done so much in Bianjing that I've been thinking about you ever since!" Su Chen expressed his heartfelt longing, his voice filled with tenderness and concern.

Hearing Su Chen's gentle words, Meng Yutong could truly feel his concern, and her heart warmed.

This was her man, a powerful and influential figure with countless legendary stories, yet at this moment, he was so gentle with her.

Meng Yutong felt a surge of sweetness in her heart, believing that all her efforts had been worthwhile!
"I'm not tired. This is what I should do. It's both to avenge the fall of Later Shu and to contribute to Su Lang's great cause." Meng Yutong's voice carried a hint of firmness and gentleness.

"Yes, it's good that you're back. Don't go back again. Soon the Wu army will launch a blitzkrieg against Bianjing. I need someone by my side to advise me and help with military affairs. You are very familiar with the terrain of Kaifeng, so you can tell us about it!" Su Chen said to her sincerely, with a hint of expectation in his voice.

Hearing Su Chen's earnest plea for her to stay, Meng Yutong was also tempted.

Now, at this crucial moment, she also plans to stay by Su Chen's side and witness history with him.

“Okay, I’ll stay,” Meng Yutong agreed.

Su Chen was overjoyed to hear his beloved agree, as he was worried that Meng Yutong might be stubborn and insist on returning to Bianjing City, which could be dangerous. Moreover, Su Chen had indeed missed her dearly after two years apart, and upon seeing her again, he naturally intended to keep her by his side and make amends.

"Let's go back to the bedroom. There are beds there, and it'll be more comfortable to sit and chat."

Su Chen smiled slightly. When the topic of the bed came up, it was clearly not just a simple conversation.

Peng Jingjing muttered to herself, "Do we really need a bed for chatting in the middle of the day?"

Meng Yutong was very smart and naturally understood what Su Chen meant, but she did not object because she had thought about it too!

"Well, Jingjing, could you help your husband with military affairs in the White Tiger Hall? Someone has come to report something, so please put it aside for now and wait for me to return."

"I understand, you guys go ahead, hurry up!" Peng Jingjing pouted and couldn't help but mutter.

"Don't you know how long it will take?" Su Chen smiled, then pulled the blushing Meng Yutong out of the lobby. Peng Jingjing watched Su Chen leave in a hurry, and thinking about the time issue, she couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Upon entering the bedroom, Su Chen couldn't resist embracing Meng Yutong and giving her a long kiss.

Meng Yutong felt weak all over and her breathing became disordered from his kisses.

Her body went limp and she collapsed into Su Chen's arms, her legs weak, as if she were drunk. She wrapped her arms around Su Chen's neck and clung to him, otherwise she felt she would have collapsed.

"My darling, do you miss your husband?"

"I have been thinking about it." Hearing Su Chen's unique sweet talk, Meng Yutong didn't hold back and answered truthfully.

"We've been apart for so long, don't blame me for being impatient and abrupt with you, my wife." After saying that, Su Chen began to kiss Meng Yutong's fair neck.

Meng Yutong was slightly intoxicated by the kiss, her eyes half-closed, and she softly replied, "It's not my fault, my husband. I will do whatever you say."

At this moment, the beauty appears ready to be picked at will.

Su Chen didn't stand on ceremony any longer, and directly picked Meng Yutong up by the waist, then headed straight for the bed in the bedroom.