Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 547 The situation is not optimistic
At night, the sky is like ink, dotted with some stars, as bright as gems.

Su Chen returned to the mansion and chatted with Bai Susu, Peng Jingjing, and Liu Mo Nong for a while. The girls were still a little worried about the Song State's army attacking Changzhou.

"Brother Chen, I heard that Wuyue soldiers are already attacking the city and attacking Changzhou. Can this Changzhou be defended? Is Runzhou also in danger? My people are still in the city of Runzhou." Bai Susu was a little worried.

Because Wuyue bordered the Southern Tang Dynasty, they fought for generations and accumulated a lot of hatred. Tang soldiers invaded Wuyue territory several times, and Wuyue soldiers also helped the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and they attacked Tang several times. , For decades.

This time, Wuyue soldiers invaded the territory of the Tang State. Once they broke through the city, they would definitely burn and kill the rich and powerful families in the city.

The Bai family is a wealthy businessman in Runzhou. Even with hundreds of servants and guards, they can't stop tens of thousands of Wuyue soldiers from charging. There is no other way but to hand over a huge sum of money obediently.

Unless you escape from Runzhou City now and go all the way south to seek refuge.

But in this era, when migrating to other places, the foundation is unstable, and they cannot take away too many supplies, which instantly hurt the family foundation.Therefore, many country gentry and merchants are still unwilling to just throw away the accumulation of several generations of family and leave the city they are familiar with.

Su Chen thought for a while, Liu Cheng, he had seen scattered introductions from history books, it seems that in history Li Yu sent this person to the eastern defense line to guard Runzhou as a Jiedu envoy, hoping that he would block Wuyue soldiers and guard Runzhou. State.

Before Liu Cheng left, Li Yu said to him: You have never left my side, and it is difficult for me to part with you. It is really because of you that this trip is necessary!The words were full of reluctance, which showed the close relationship between the two.

When Liu Cheng took office, he loaded all the gold and silver treasures at home with him in the car. Facing the suspicious eyes of others, he explained: "This is all bestowed by the emperor. I will take it to Runzhou now and prepare to dissipate all the treasures." Wealth contributes to the nation's achievements."

As a result, shortly after Liu Cheng arrived in Runzhou, Wu Yue's soldiers came to the city, and the enemy was at hand. After fighting for less than a month, Liu Cheng broke his promise and did not fulfill his previous promise-to dissipate his family wealth and serve the country loyally. Instead, he quickly led his troops. Surrendered; before surrendering, he also summoned his subordinates, did a lot of persuasion work, and all defected.

Later, the news of Liu Cheng's surrender spread to Jinling. Li Yu, a kind-hearted man, wanted to forgive him, but Chen Qiao, the chief minister, insisted that Liu Cheng's parents, wife and children should all be executed.Liu Cheng has a beautiful daughter who has been betrothed, but not yet married.During the execution, Chen Qiao wanted to pardon her, but she said: "I am a descendant of a traitor, how can I survive?" So she died generously.It can be seen that Liu Cheng's rebellious behavior cannot be forgiven even by his family.When Ma Ling of the Song Dynasty wrote the "Book of the Southern Tang Dynasty", he also included Liu Cheng in the "Biography of the Rebel".

Su Chen thought of this, and he no longer had much hope for Liu Cheng.

Maybe he will surrender to the enemy, or maybe he has limited ability and can't stop the attack of Wu Yuebing, it's all possible.

"I don't know yet. We need to wait for a while. At present, 5 Wuyue soldiers are attacking Changzhou, but there are also 3 troops stationed in Changzhou. If we stick to the city, it will be enough to deal with it. Later, Runzhou and Jiangyin have food and grass. And soldiers and horses, as long as the generals appointed by the imperial court are reliable, they can block the attacks of Wu Yue soldiers and horses."

After Su Chen finished speaking, he suggested again: "If you are worried about the safety of your clansmen, why not take Jinling, at least this is the capital, unless the Song army hits the city of Jinling, otherwise, it should be much safer."

Bai Susu sighed softly: "The Bai family has been operating in Runzhou for decades, and none of them are willing to leave. They imagined that Wuyue soldiers would enter the city and be able to restrain the three armies. If they don't do anything to the local clans, the rich and squires can take part of their gold and silver treasures." , as a security fee. However, no one is sure whether it can be done."

Su Chen also showed a dignified expression. To him, Runzhou has a certain affection. If Changzhou falls, he hopes to help him defend the city with Runzhou.

But he is young, in the eyes of outsiders, he has never entered the military system, and he is a top scholar.Unless he can convince Han Xizai to convince Li Yu that he can go to Runzhou for defense later, it will be safer to defend Runzhou.

The military generals in the Southern Tang Dynasty withered, except for Lin Renzhao who was well-known, the rest of the generals were not very famous. It was very different from the situation of the fierce generals in the early Northern Song Dynasty, and there was no comparison at all.

"You should make an emergency plan. Once the city is broken, it is best for your Bai family to change their identities and hide in a poor house, or enter the basement where they are hiding. There is an escape plan, so that they will not be passive and have a chance of life." worry."

Su Chen's words were approved by Bai Susu.

"You're right, my Bai family should prepare more escape plans, and we can't entrust the lives of our clansmen on the kindness of Wu Yuebing." Bai Susu seemed to understand Su Chen's concerns, and his face was still a little worried.

As the war was approaching, Su Chen chatted with the girls, and the topic became serious.

Only Peng Jingjing was eager to try, wishing to go to the martial arts exam.

"Su Chen, can you be in command, so that I can be your vanguard and charge forward."

Peng Jingjing knew that she belonged to her daughter's family, so she couldn't take the lead in person, but now she was looking forward to Su Chen's taking the lead. After all, when he was in Sichuan, Su Chen planned strategies and led troops to kill the enemy, and Peng Jingjing fought bloody battles with her. she misses.

"No!" Liu Mo Nong exclaimed.

"No!" Yang Ling'er hurriedly stopped her.

The two daughters were opposed to Peng Jingjing's incitement of Su Chen to lead the expedition.

Liu Mo Nong felt sorry for Su Chen and didn't want her man to go to war. Now she is Su Chen's concubine and has become part of the Su family. Before she had a regular wife, Liu Mo Nong was Su Chen's only woman, so she was very worried about Su Chen Do such a dangerous thing.

Yang Ling'er's stop, besides worrying about the safety of her sworn brother, has another purpose, that is, she has agreed with the Fuguo forces to help the Song army and Wuyue soldiers, destroy Tang's defense line, and hasten the demise of Southern Tang. The purpose of restoration and revenge.

If Su Chen went to Runzhou and Changzhou to stop the Wuyue soldiers, then Yang Linger would not be able to be ruthless and ruin the matter of Su Chen leading the soldiers to fight. Moreover, with the talent and learning of the righteous brother, maybe he would defeat the Wuyue soldiers and save the fate of the Tang Dynasty , This is something Yang Linger doesn't want to see.

Bai Susu glared at Peng Jingjing, and said, "Grand Mo Xiao, who is drunk on the battlefield, how many people have fought in ancient times? The battlefield is too dangerous. Su Chen is the champion of Jinke, not a general. It's not his turn to fight like this. There's no need to risk yourself."

Liu Mo Nong and Yang Ling'er nodded, agreeing with Bai Susu's point of view, Peng Jingjing helplessly spread her hands.

(End of this chapter)