Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 480
Sure enough, as Su Chen expected, after the Song army retreated, they attacked Xiaomantianguan on the same day.

Fortunately, there are generals Han Baozheng and Li Jinshu in charge here, with [-] soldiers and horses, resisting the fierce attack of [-] Song troops, they persisted for a whole day.

In the past, this would have been unimaginable, but the Shu army repelled the Song army at Jiameng Pass, and the Song army also failed when it landed on the Jialing River. Just like before facing the Song army, he fled in the face of the wind.

The Song Army can be defeated. The current Shu Army, with its geographical advantages, is capable of competing with the Song Army.

"Fight to the end, we have no way out!
"At the Jialing River, the Second Prince is still watching us!"

"At the end of the fight, they will definitely come back to rescue us!"

Han Baozheng was constantly standing on the front line, issuing orders and boosting morale, making the defenders fight to the death.

There is no retreat, and Kaesong is dead. The Song army will vent their grievances about the failure of the landing on the Jialing River to the defenders at Xiaomantianguan.

People's potential is unlimited. In the past, the Shu army had been peaceful for a long time, and had never fought a war. It was a bit timid and frightening to fight against the brave tiger and wolf division.

But now that he has confidence, fighting spirit, and no way to retreat, he can only fight to the death, but instead defends the city gate.

Wang Quanbin ordered a fierce attack on the Xiaomantianguan Walled City. The overwhelming offensive almost tore through the Shu army's defense line several times, but was still followed by Han Baozheng, who commanded the Shu army to block the attack.

At dusk, both the Song Army and the Shu Army suffered heavy casualties.

Just when Wang Quanbin was hesitating whether to withdraw his troops, shouts came from the mountains behind, and a Shu army actually crossed the Jialing River and came to support.

However, the support army did not charge directly, but shouted behind the Song army to act as a deterrent.

"Su Chen, can this method work? If Song Jun turns around and attacks us, we will suffer." Peng Qingqing was a little worried.

This time, Su Chen was even more adventurous. He brought 5000 men and horses, and the two Du Yuhou dared to cross the Jialing River to pursue and reinforce Xiaomantian Village.

Losing the geographical advantage, and not an ambush, once the Song army turned around and charged, the 5000 troops might not even be able to stop the [-] Song army.

But Su Chen made a dangerous move, and with enough momentum, he waved flags and shouted on the mountains, beating drums, calling for the Song army in the gully basin in front of him.

"I'll just take a gamble and see who has the better psychological quality!" Su Chen smiled faintly, he wanted to fight a psychological battle with Wang Quanbin.

Such use of troops not only brought hope and morale to the Shu army in Xiaomantianguan Mountain City, but also caused a psychological and tactical blow to the Song army.

Because the Song army was attacked among them, and they didn't bring much food and grass, which could only support three days of dry food. It would be a taboo for military strategists to garrison this mountain.

After discussing with Cui Yanjin and Wang Renshan, Wang Quanbin decided to withdraw the troops.

Because the Xiaomantian pass here is not of great strategic significance. They retreated here, and they were supposed to fight a surprise battle, a blitzkrieg, quickly break through the small mountain city, and then capture the Shu army, obtain some military supplies, and vent their anger.

Now that the casualties are even greater, it is not worth staying any longer, and there is still the danger of being outflanked.

"There are capable men in the Shu army. Our repeated defeats are all because the second prince and his advisers have predicted the enemy's opportunity and have insight into our plan to send troops. The enemy is in the dark, we are in the light, and they have another opportunity." Geographical advantages, supply advantages, etc., local operations, familiar with the terrain.

"And we traveled long distances from the Central Plains. If we can continue to win, share property, and inspire fighting spirit, but now we are repeatedly frustrated, the morale of our army will soon be low, and we will no longer be able to attack."

After Wang Quanbin finished speaking, his tone was full of emotion and depression, and he felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

The other generals were also speechless, something they hadn't thought of before setting off.

It was originally thought that the Kingdom of Shu will be peaceful for a long time, the soldiers are weak, and there are unscrupulous generals, and the Kingdom of Shu will be wiped out soon.

But this time the lesson was painful, and the generals of the Song Army saw the tenacity of the Shu Army and the resourcefulness of the Crouching Dragon.

"Let's retreat, retreat to Sanquan Mountain to regroup, and then wait for reinforcements."

The Song army retreated, and had no intention of delaying here, wasting energy and attacking this meaningless copycat city pass.

The sneak attack failed, and more than 3000 people were lost, which was another big loss.

1 elite, front and rear were damaged. In this detour plan, only more than [-] horses were left, and they retreated to Sanquan Mountain.

Han Baozheng wept with joy when he saw the Song army retreating. This time, he finally held on and did not hesitate!
In the previous month's confrontation, he retreated again and again, losing many cities and checkpoints, and he had already suppressed his anger. Today, he tried to fight back and saved some face.

"Unexpectedly, Song Jun really retreated!"

When Peng Qingqing, Luo Qijun and others saw that Song Jun had really retreated, they immediately admired Su Chen even more.

Just now they were worried, for fear that Song Jun would kill him.

Su Chen smiled and said: "The Song Army just failed yesterday, and its morale has already been affected. It is just to vent its anger when it comes to raid Xiaomantianzhai today. The strategic importance here is not that great, so when our chasing troops appear, they will It caused a certain amount of psychological pressure on Song Jun.

"And they also understand that the mountain city they attacked ahead is meaningless. Under such circumstances, the Song army leader will consider preserving his strength and not confront us. After all, more than half of the Song army's elite has been lost, and it is the precious wealth of the Song Dynasty. , can no longer be meaninglessly spent here."

It has to be said that what Su Chen considered was people's hearts, and he made an accurate judgment based on the current situation.

Peng Qingqing, Luo Qijun and the others understood after listening, and when they looked at Su Chen, they had deep respect.

(End of this chapter)