Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 462 Lost courage
It was of course Meng Xuanyu's order to send people to ambush the vanguard of the Song Army on the peaks on both sides of the canyon to meet the defeated soldiers of the Shu Army.

And the person who came up with the plan was naturally Su Chen.

If the Song army is not given a head-on blow and the Song army is allowed to chase and kill the defeated Shu army, not to mention the loss of more Shu army troops, it will also frighten the Shu army.

Next, it will be even more difficult to organize resistance, which will make the Shu army feel a great sense of fear towards the Song army.

In fact, the Shu army who had escaped from the front line, after fighting the Song army, had already fled in fear of the wind.

He didn't even have the courage to resist, and was completely scared by Song Jun.

It is an indisputable fact that there is a huge disparity in strength.

In the past half a month, the morale of the Song army was like a rainbow, and it was menacing, as if it had easily pierced through the border defenses of the Kingdom of Shu, and advanced rapidly.

It's easy to understand if it's a plain. After all, the Song army's cavalry can give full play to their advantages, but in the land of Bashu, it's not normal for the Song army to drive straight in so easily.

Because the terrain is conducive to the Shu army, it didn't play much role in the confrontation.

This is no longer annoying, but sad!

The commanders of the Shu army didn't use their brains and didn't understand the art of war, so they were easily defeated.

But this time, the Song army's pursuit was blocked and hundreds of people were injured, and the troops close to a "capital" were killed and injured on Canyon Road.

The Shu army blocked the pursuit of the vanguard army, which played a great role.

It made the defeated generals and remnants of the Shu army who only cared about fleeing feel incredible.

"Song Jun was blocked and did not catch up!"

"There are soldiers and horses to meet us."

"Could it be that General Zhao Chongtao sent someone to ambush him?"

"No, it should be His Royal Highness the Second Prince, he is at Jiameng Pass."

"Does the second prince understand the art of war and leading an army? I haven't heard of it."

These generals talked a lot, and some couldn't figure it out.

"Let's go to Jiameng pass and we will know the answer."

"Alright, go to Jiameng Pass."

After reaching a consensus, continue to rush to Jiameng Pass.

This time, there were no pursuers, the speed slowed down, and the tension and fear subsided, and the atmosphere of defeat and escape no longer spread.

Therefore, there is no need for the team to flee in a hurry. Some captains and captains began to look for the soldiers under their command.

Wang Zhaoyuan also stopped, slowed down his horse speed, listened to the report of the guards under his command, and was relieved to learn that the Song army was cut off and did not pursue them.

He also did not expect that Song Jun would be so fierce and terrifying!
This time, [-] soldiers and horses were sent out of the city to confront and confront the Song Army's less than [-] vanguard troops.

Sitting on the chariot, Wang Zhaoyuan was wearing armor and holding a feather fan. He was majestic and majestic. He planned to issue orders and dispatch troops on the spot to defeat the Song army.

Unfortunately, he screwed up.

The two major defeats in Guangyuan Xixian County and Sanquanshan Yangping Pass were inseparable from his command.

I don't know if I don't see it, I was shocked when I saw it, the tiger and wolf division of the Song Army really lived up to its reputation.

These imperial troops of the Song Army are all elite soldiers and horses from the Later Zhou Dynasty. During the five dynasties court changes and the Central Plains melee, many Hu people entered the Central Plains. Therefore, [-]% of the soldiers and horses built by Guo Wei and Chai Rong in the Later Zhou Dynasty were not pure Han people, but mixed. Many foreigners are so brave and good at fighting.

After Zhao Kuangyin inherited it, he carefully selected and lived near the capital, becoming the main force of the imperial army.

With Chai Rong and Zhao Kuangyin fighting north and south, the combat effectiveness of this army is very strong.

Wang Zhaoyuan didn't know this at all, and he didn't know that the Shu army hadn't fought for 40 years, and the soldiers were half useless, with no combat effectiveness at all.

After reading some art of war, he felt that he was proficient in the art of war. He boasted that Zhuge Liang of the Shu Kingdom was actually similar to Zhao Kuo.

"General, if you return to Jiameng Pass this time, there is still a chance to start over again." A trusted lieutenant, Marquis of Duyu Luming, who was in charge of protecting Wang Zhaoyuan's safety, brought it from the capital.

Wang Zhaoyuan nodded slightly, accepted the idea, and said: "I was careless the first two times, and I don't understand the combat habits of the Song Army. When we arrive at Jiameng Pass this time, we will redeploy."

"Victory or defeat is a common matter for military strategists. General Wang will definitely be able to make a comeback and defeat the Song army!" Lu Yuhou clapped his hands in praise.

Because Lu Ming knew in his heart that this Lord Wang is a popular person and favorite minister of the officials of the Shu Kingdom.

Whether he is right or wrong, whether he is defeated or not, he will not be affected, and there is no need to worry about the consequences.

Jiameng Pass.

Meng Xuanyu was dressed in chain mail, majestic, standing on the top of the city, watching the sound of horseshoes outside the city, smoke and dust flying, and the defeated soldiers from the front line finally returned.

Looking at the scale, there are about 2 people.

Of the 5 people stationed at Sanquan Mountain, more than half were defeated, fled, killed, or captured.

"Less than half of the soldiers and horses came back!"

Meng Xuanyu's face darkened a little.

Zhao Chongtao said from the side: "If the Second Highness hadn't sent someone to respond, it is estimated that only a few thousand people will come back."

"The Second Highness used his troops like a god and saved tens of thousands of soldiers. This is a real military achievement!"

"Turn the tide, save the defeat!"

Several assistant generals and Du Yuhou praised the second prince one after another, and flattered him first.

Even though he knew it was a deliberate compliment from the generals under his command, Meng Xuanyu still benefited from it.

At any time, a sage loves to hear compliments and compliments, not to mention ordinary people.

Especially those who are in the imperial court and officialdom are not exempt, because in this environment, everyone has a desire for power, and they are happy to be flattered by their subordinates.

The second prince Meng Xuanyu smiled faintly, glanced at Su Chen who was behind him, and felt in his heart that he would definitely be right!
"Second Highness, they are already approaching the city, shall we open the city gate and let them in?" someone asked.

Meng Xuanyu shook his head and said: "Not for the time being, what if there are spies from the Song Dynasty and gaps mixed in, General Zhao, you take two battalions out of the city, supervise these soldiers and horses, let them find their own teams, capitals, and battalions, and reorganize them. Only after that can they enter the city. Generals above the rank of lieutenant can enter the city first to discuss matters."

"The last general takes orders!"

Zhao Chongtao felt that the second prince's worries were justified, so he brought two Du Yuhous and led two battalions out of the city to stop the defeated army and convey the second highness's order.

Wang Zhaoyuan, Han Baozheng, Li Jin and other generals outside the city heard the words, but they couldn't fault it, and felt that there was nothing wrong with the Second Prince being so cautious.

Let the defeated and fled troops reorganize outside the city to prevent the gaps from being mixed in and make up for it. They each look for their own teams, capitals, and battalions.

"General Wang, let's enter the city!"

Du Yuhou Lu Ming said to Wang Zhaoyuan.

Wang Zhaoyuan nodded, although his eyelids were twitching and he felt uneasy.

However, he couldn't figure out where the danger would come from. After trying to calm down, he adjusted his clothes and armor, pretending to be calm, and rode his horse into the city gate.

(End of this chapter)