Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 747: Soldiers Attack Baidi City

After a while, Xu Qingwan finally pulled away from the love between her children. She stared at Su Chen with quiet eyes and asked, "Su Chen, what are your plans next?"

Su Chen gently shook his feather fan and smiled, as if the spring breeze was blowing on his face: "The world is like a chess game, just take it one step at a time. However, an ancient sage once said that political power comes from the barrel of a gun. At any time, hold on to military power and stabilize your power. Only then can we remain invincible and watch the changes with a smile.”

Xu Qingwan heard this. Although she didn't know which ancient sage had said this, the meaning was easy to understand. She nodded lightly and said, "I heard recently that your adopted sister Yang Ling'er has been crowned the Lord of Wu."

A trace of complicated emotions flashed across Su Chen's eyes, and he said slowly: "That's true. The little girl who followed me and went through many hardships is now in a high position and has become the royal concubine of the Yang Wu regime. However, the Yang family It is difficult to describe the tragic situation of the royal family in the past. At that time, the leader of the Tang Dynasty, Li Jing, ordered the execution of more than 360 members of the Yang family. The bloodshed was so terrible that Ling'er was lucky enough to escape. Following the footsteps, destruction is imminent, this may be the cycle of cause and effect, and retribution is not good. "

Xu Qingwan sighed softly and said: "When it comes to the past, everything is changing. At that time, it was my ancestor Xu Wen who took charge of the political power, making the Yang Wu royal family useless. Who would have thought that the change of power would end up with Li Min Jiehu seized power and established the Tang Dynasty in the south of the Yangtze River, creating a new world. "

Su Chen is also familiar with this period of history. He knows that Xu Qingwan's ancestor Xu Wen was once a powerful figure. When he was young, he sold salt and became a thief. Later, he defected to Yang Xingmi and was listed among the Thirty-Six Heroes, helping him establish the Wu Kingdom in Huainan. After Yang Xingmi's death, he and Zhang Hao took out the heir Yang Wo in the mutiny. In the fifth year of Tianyou (908), he killed Yang Wo and supported Yang Longyan. Then he attacked and killed Zhang Hao and commanded both left and right Yadu. The envoy was solely in charge of the military and political power of the Wu State. He was later promoted to the position of Sima of Huainan Marching Army, led the naval governor of the town, and added Tongping Zhangshi.

Xu Wen controlled the State of Wu for twenty years, eclipsing the three generations of rulers Yang Wo, Yang Longyan, and Yang Pu, and became the de facto ruler of the State of Wu after Yang Xingmi. Although Xu Wen was in power, he also pursued the policy of cessation of troops and peace of the people, took the initiative to end the war between Wu and Wu Yue, and performed good governance on internal forces, which stabilized the Wu regime and brought peace to Jiangnan. He also made some achievements. .

After Li Min established the Southern Tang Dynasty, he also respected Xu Wen supremely and respected him as Emperor Taizu Wu, and later changed his name to Yizu. All these reincarnations of cause and effect seem to tell the vicissitudes and ruthlessness of history.

Su Chen looked at Xu Qingwan, with a deep look in his eyes: "What your ancestor did has affected us to this day. The Xu family is also full of glory because of him. However, history is always full of variables. Who could have expected the situation today? ?”

Xu Qingwan nodded slightly after hearing this, with a hint of emotion in her eyes: "Yes, history is always full of variables. Now that we are in it, we can only do our best, follow the trend, and walk our own path."

Su Chen thought to himself, if one day Yongning Li Zixuan, the talented Xu Qingwan, and the Wu master Yang Ling'er were brought together, the grievances and hatreds of the ancestors would become a vivid history of the Five Dynasties of Jiangnan.

"Maybe Ling'er won't be the emperor of Wu for a long time, right?" Xu Qingwan whispered softly, her words revealing a keen insight into the current situation.

Su Chen smiled slightly, already understanding Xu Qingwan's deep meaning in his heart.

He knows very well that the peak of power is often accompanied by endless changes, and the transfer of power is the top priority.

"At that time, the issue of power transfer will inevitably arise. It is still necessary for you to hold military power. In the face of huge power, there will be many forces in the DPRK and China. In order to survive, we still have a lot to do. ." Xu Qingwan said sincerely.

Su Chen nodded. She was indeed a talented woman who was proficient in history and familiar with hundreds of schools of thought. She had unique insights into political issues. No one was more suitable to communicate with her than Xu Qingwan.

Keeping her by his side and communicating frequently will make Su Chen think about problems more steadily and completely.

Su Chen said: "Yes, only if I hold military power can I stabilize the situation and ensure our survival and development."

Xu Qingwan nodded in agreement. She is well aware of the cruelty and complexity of political struggle. "The responsibilities on our shoulders are huge, and we need to create the future happiness and security together." Su Chen stared at Xu Qingwan, his eyes full of firmness and trust, "Qingwan, you will always stay by my side and fight side by side with me. ,Right?"

Hearing this, Xu Qingwan's face burst into a sweet smile, and her unparalleled beauty looked even more charming in the sunshine.

"That's natural. From now on, you will be my husband-in-law. I will naturally support you fully and face future challenges with you." Xu Qingwan said softly.

The water of the Yangtze River rushes eastwards like a giant dragon, with turbulent waves and majestic momentum, showing the magnificence of the world. Baidi City stands majestically to the west of Kuimen. It takes advantage of the steep mountains and vast rivers of Kuimen to build an indestructible city. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers and stands high and deep. It has become a model of Xiajiang City and tells the wisdom and courage of the ancients.

Looking at Baidi City from a distance, the layers of city walls seem to be connected to each other and suppress each other, revealing a strong atmosphere of a military fortress. This is not only a city, but also an indestructible military fortress, standing at the throat of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, guarding the territory and people behind it.

Baidi City is inherently easy to defend and difficult to attack. In addition, it is located in a key area of ​​the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. It has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. Countless heroes have left their footprints and legends here, making Baidi City shine in the long river of history and become an eternal legend.

In the history before the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the Chu State during the Warring States Period seized this place and was able to advance westward. Gongsun Shu of the Western Han Dynasty took advantage of this place to separatize one side. Liu Bei of the Han Dynasty retreated to Baidi City to support the orphans while the Han Dynasty survived. The Southern Song Dynasty built mountain cities to resist the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty. Therefore, Baidi City is known as "guarding the Three Gorges and defending Bachu".

Cao Bin was indeed a shining star of the Song Dynasty. After cleaning up the remnants of the army, he was able to quickly reorganize the army. He recruited more soldiers in Changsha Mansion. When he marched into Jingzhou, he expanded the number of troops. He joined forces with Li Chugeng, and the army instantly grew to ten. Thousands of people.

However, Cao Bin's eyes were sharp and he was not in a hurry to conquer the Wu Kingdom. Instead, he set his strategic sights on the land of Bashu, like a hungry wolf eyeing a plump prey.

When the secret order from the imperial court arrived, urging Cao Bin to take the opportunity to attack Shu, he couldn't help but feel secretly happy. It turns out that this idea has been swirling in his mind for a long time, and now that he has been ordered by the court, he is like a fish in water, even more powerful than a tiger. Cao Bin knew very well that this was a God-given opportunity, how could he miss it?

So, he decisively ordered the entire army to prepare and prepare to march towards Bashu.

The soldiers of the Song Dynasty took action upon hearing the order, their morale was high, and everyone was gearing up, vowing to win the Bashu land in one fell swoop.

After careful consideration, Cao Bin, Murong Yanzhao, Shi Shouxin, Li Jixun and other generals decided to launch a fierce attack on Baidi City on the Double Ninth Festival. They knew that the stakes in this battle were of great importance, and they must capture Baidi City in one fell swoop to frighten the land of Bashu.

On the Double Ninth Festival, war drums were beating loudly on the Yangtze River. The navy led by Cao Bin went out to sea like a dragon and attacked Baidi City. At the same time, the advance on land was also overwhelming, approaching Kuizhou.

"Kill!" Under attack from two groups of soldiers and horses, the Shu army was caught off guard, and its defense line collapsed instantly.

On the battlefields of Baidi City and Kuizhou, the officers and soldiers of the Shu Army faced the fierce offensive of the Song Army and could only retreat steadily. They lost their armor and were in such a state of embarrassment that they were unable to withstand the powerful offensive of the Song army.

Under the fierce attack of the Song army, Baidi City and Kuizhou fell one after another, and the main force of the Shu army was completely defeated.

Seeing that the situation was over, Zhao Chongji, the general of the Shu army, had no choice but to retreat along the Yangtze River to Fuzhou with thousands of remaining soldiers.