Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 451: Sword Gate Pass!
The next day, the army continued to move forward, mighty and mighty, and continued to go north.

Because he was worried about the battle situation on the front line, Meng Xuanyu ordered to speed up, Xiaoxing stayed overnight, and finally arrived at Jianmen Pass two days later.

This majestic pass is majestic and imposing, and it is located at the interruption of Jianmen Mountain.

The cliffs on both sides go straight into the sky, and the peaks lean against the sky like swords; the cliffs are separated, the two walls face each other, and its shape is like a door, so it is called "Sword Gate".

Since ancient times, it has been known as "Jianmen's World Risk".

Su Chen looked up at the majestic gate of Jianmen, full of admiration, as long as he can't hold on to such a majestic gate, who can attack it?
No matter from any direction on both sides, it is too difficult to attack the city!

Standing in front of Xiongguan and looking up, Peng Qingqing and Jing Yun were both full of shock and shock.

The two came from a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, and the mountains are not high. They have never seen such steep and majestic mountains, rivers, and fortresses!
Such majesty of nature made both Peng Qingqing and Jing Yun feel like worshiping.

"That's it, can Song Jun attack?"

This was the first question in Peng Qingqing and Jing Yun's mind after seeing the topography of Xiongguan.

Su Chen sighed: "Song Jun will have their own methods, not necessarily forceful attack, so don't be careless!"

According to historical records, the Song army reached the capital of Shu in two months, and they passed through the pass without breaking through. They did not force the pass at all.

After Su Chen knew Song Army's strategic intentions, he had the opportunity to target and set up an ambush.

Zhou Yong, the guard of Jianmen, greeted him in Kaesong.

"At the end of the day, Zhou Yong, together with the lieutenant generals, Sima, etc., pay homage to His Highness the Second Highness!"

Zhou Yong was dressed in military uniform, followed by several lieutenants, lieutenants, etc., as well as hundreds of soldiers.

Meng Xuanyu nodded, exchanged some polite words with Zhou Yong, and waved the soldiers to enter the city pass.

This is the only way to go north, and there is no open area suitable for camping outside, so more than 3000 soldiers have to enter Jianmen Pass to camp and rest.

Lu Han, Song Dewei, Wang Keliao, Luo Qijun and others were all promoted by Meng Xuanyu to become lieutenant generals and commanders. They have not led troops for the time being, and they all follow Meng Xuanyu's side. When they get to the front, they will allocate troops to these generals according to the battle situation and the power to command the troops. .

After entering Jianmen Pass, Meng Xuanyu took the lead to lead people to inspect the fortifications.

Zhou Yong cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness, please rest assured that the sword gate is extremely dangerous and majestic. The Song army went into battle lightly and did not bring a lot of engineering equipment. Facing the iron wall and the fortress, it is as difficult to attack as the sky."

Generals such as Song Dewei, Wang Keliao, Luo Qijun, and some counselors behind Meng Xuanyu all nodded in agreement.

After seeing such majestic checkpoints, they were also full of confidence in stopping the Song army.

"Second Highness, with this pass alone, the capital of Shu will be safe."

"That's right. The Song army has no sharp weapons to attack the city. They are destined to be stuck here. As long as we don't get out of the strong wall, the Song army will retreat without a fight after two months of winter."

The counselors showed joy, and they all spoke a lot.

Meng Xuanyu nodded, feeling that the analysis of the people around him made sense.

"Young Master Chen, what do you think?"

Meng Xuanyu asked Su Chen, and wanted to hear his opinion on everything, so as to be at ease.

Su Chen was not optimistic about it, and said: "Jianmen Pass is indeed steep, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it has become a powerful barrier to stop the Song army. As the saying goes, the right time is not as good as the right place, and the right place is not as good as the harmony of people. We have the advantage of the right place, there is no doubt about it. But the Song army is united as one, united as one, like tigers and wolves. If they think of a way to sneak around the pass instead of attacking the city, it is not impossible."

"how can that be?"

"This idea is unrealistic. How could the Song army bypass the city gate?"

The advisers had chuckles all over their faces, obviously disagreeing with Su Chen's idea, thinking that he was just imagining.

Meng Xuanyu frowned, thinking about Su Chen's words, he felt that Su Chen would never aim at nothing.

Because Su Chen's performance in the past was truly astonishing, and all his analysis came true.

Having said that, it may not be impossible.

"Brother Chen, is there any basis for your point of view?" Meng Xuanyu asked.

Su Chen smiled, and said: "Not yet, we will have to wait for the Song Army's news to make a decision. If the Song Army can't reach the Jianmen Pass, it will be useless for me to analyze these. If it is on the west side, the rumored The news of the defeat came, and the city was not saved. Perhaps, I will make contingency measures based on the Song Army's next marching deployment."

"You suspect that General Han Baozheng's [-] troops can't stop the [-] Song troops with the geographical advantage of the western city?" Zhou Yong was a little displeased and questioned.

Because Han Baozheng used to be his boss, he had the kindness to promote and teach Zhou Yong, so he can be regarded as half a master.

Zhou Yong had always respected Han Baozheng, and he couldn't help being a little annoyed when he heard a scholar in a shirt looking down on Han Baozheng's defensive ability on the front line.

Su Chen said disapprovingly: "I just mentioned a possibility!"

Meng Xuanyu was also a little uncertain, and sighed softly: "I have sent a letter to the west city with my own handwriting, so that General Han does not have to go out of the city to fight. It stands to reason that the [-] defenders can withstand the attack of the [-] Song army. In terms of numbers and geographical advantages , have an advantage.”

Lu Han, Song Dewei and others nodded in agreement with the Second Highness's point of view.

If they can't hold on to this, then they will all doubt General Han's ability.

At this moment, a scout rushed over with an anxious face, holding the information from the flying pigeon in his hand.

"Report Your Highness, Xi County...something happened."

"What happened?" Meng Xuanyu's heart skipped a beat when she heard the words.

The scout didn't dare to speak out by himself, and handed over the intelligence note.

"Xi County was destroyed, [-] Shu troops suffered heavy casualties. General Han was wounded and retreated, and was retreating to the south. The Song army had already occupied the city pass of Xi County, and sent a vanguard army to drive straight in, attacking Shiqi, Yuguan and other nearby villages. "

"It's over." Meng Xuanyu sighed, his hands and feet felt cold, and he looked at Su Chen, not knowing what to say.

(End of this chapter)