Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 750 Crisis Situation

The navy of the Song Dynasty, with its mighty warships on the river, was like a huge torrent of armored water. It sailed upstream from Kuizhou and passed through Wanzhou and Zhongzhou. It was so powerful that it has now reached Fuzhou City (now Fuling, Chongqing). regarded as the next target of attack.

Warships, large and small, were densely packed, like moving mountain peaks, overwhelming the water.

The masts are towering, the canvas is bulging, and the military flags are roaring fiercely in the wind, showing the majesty and power of the Song Dynasty.

Wow!

There were many soldiers and armors on the deck, and the cold light of spears and swords flashed, full of cold murderous aura.

"Fuzhou City is ahead!" Li Hanqiong, the pioneer general of the navy, stood on the bow of the ship, pointing forward, his voice full of determination and confidence.

"General, the Shu army has fled. We have not encountered any decent resistance along the way." A deputy general came forward to report.

"Okay! Pass the order, the whole army will speed up, and we must capture Fuzhou City before dark!" The general waved his hand and ordered, with a sharp light shining in his eyes.

The soldiers were in high spirits and responded to the call. On the warship, there were many soldiers and armors, and spears and swords shone coldly in the sun, exuding a fierce murderous aura.

The Northern Song Dynasty army marched westward, and the Shu troops along the way were unable to withstand this rainbow-like momentum and fled one after another.

At the same time, on land, the infantry troops led by generals Li Jixun and Murong Yanzhao were also advancing rapidly. They attacked Kaizhou, Tongzhou, and Bizhou, sweeping through the land of Bazhong like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.

"General Li, Tongzhou City is ahead, and the Shu army doesn't seem to have much defense." Murong Yanzhao pointed to the front and said.

"Hmph! The Shu army thought that the navy could stop our Song Dynasty army, but they didn't know that our infantry was their nightmare." Li Jixun sneered and waved, "Send the order, the whole army will speed up and capture Tongzhou City in one fell swoop! "

Led by the two generals, the Song Army infantry showed amazing combat effectiveness.

They poured into the enemy city like a torrent, and no matter how hard the Shu army resisted, it was difficult to block their advance.

The mutual cooperation between the navy and the infantry gave the Song Dynasty's army an absolute advantage in this war; whether it was the warships on the river or the infantry on land, they all showed the majesty and might of the Song Dynasty. The Shu army was retreating steadily and was unable to withstand this powerful offensive.

On the northern border of Shu, Song Army general Wang Quanbin also worked intensively to mobilize troops and generals. He led a group of brave generals such as Cui Yanjin, Zhang Tinghan, Gao Yanhui, Zhang Xu, Zhang Wanyou and Tian Qinzuo, and marched down from Fengzhou and entered the winding road to Shu.

The Shu army at this moment was different from the heroic and skillful warriors a year ago. Facing the fierce offensive of the Song army, they lost all their energy and fighting spirit. After only two fierce siege battles, the Shu army was suppressed by the morale of the Song army and was unable to recover.

At dawn on the third day, the Shu army guarding Xingzhou City chose to abandon the city and fled in panic.

In the days that followed, Xingzhou, Jinniuguan, Sanquanzhai, and Lizhou, the once solid Shu defense lines, were now lost one after another under the iron heel of the Song army.

Quan Shixiong, the general of the Shu army, was filled with helplessness and sadness as he witnessed this tragic defeat. He couldn't help but look up at the sky and sighed: "Shu is in danger of being saved."

This sigh echoed in the empty battlefield, carrying endless sadness and despair. Quan Shixiong knew that the fate of Shu was doomed, and they could no longer withstand the powerful offensive of the Song army.

In the prince's palace in Chengdu, Meng Yutong was still dressed in a man's attire, wearing a military uniform and bright armor, exuding an extraordinary heroic spirit. She was sitting in the study, her eyes fixed on the open map, and her brows showed deep worry.

The two fronts collapsed at the same time, and news of the defeat came like snow flakes. Even if they wanted to send reinforcements, it was already too late.

This series of unfavorable information made Meng Yutong feel tremendous pressure like Mount Tai, as if even breathing became difficult.

"What should we do?" Meng Yutong asked herself repeatedly in her heart, trying to find a good strategy to solve this crisis.

However, no matter how hard she thought, she couldn't seem to find a solution that would work.

The atmosphere in the study became increasingly heavy, and Meng Yutong's brows furrowed. She knew that she had to make a decision as soon as possible, otherwise the situation would be even more unimaginable. However, the predicament before her made her feel extremely difficult and helpless.

The Song Dynasty's attack was a conspiracy, like a sharp sword piercing the heart of Shu. What it relies on is not conspiracy and trickery, but real military combat effectiveness and strong comprehensive national strength. In the face of such absolute strength, all plots and tricks are like paper tigers, vulnerable to a single blow.

Within the Shu Kingdom, politics had long been in decay, and the influence and cohesion of the imperial court had declined. It has been difficult for the imperial court to effectively mobilize and rule the fifty-four states of Shu and numerous ethnic minority areas.

At present, the morale of the soldiers is low and their combat effectiveness is weak. How can such an army withstand the Hong Kong momentum of the Song Dynasty?

Unless a talented general emerges from nowhere and turns the tide with extraordinary resourcefulness and courage, the fate of Shu seems to be doomed. But how hard is it to find such a famous general?

Perhaps only when legendary figures like Sun Wu, Bai Qi, and Han Xin are reborn can the Kingdom of Shu have a glimmer of hope.

However, this is just an unattainable extravagant hope after all.

Wei Ying, the captain of the guard, stepped into the study and reported to Meng Yutong solemnly: "Master, our intelligence personnel have stepped up the speed of delivering news to Jinling, Wu State. We hope that Mr. Su Chen can see it as soon as possible and write down tips for us." , help us.”

Hearing this, Meng Yutong just smiled bitterly and said, "In this current situation, even Master Su's clever plan may not be able to save it."

After hearing this, Wei Ying frowned, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "My lord, how about I go to Jinling in person and invite Mr. Su here? He has a life-and-death relationship with you and has experienced many hardships together. If he can Knowing that you are in danger and that Shu is in trouble, he will definitely not stand by and watch. Maybe he will bring someone to come to the rescue and save the situation for us."

Meng Yutong listened to Wei Ying's suggestion, and a trace of hesitation flashed in his eyes. She knew that Mr. Su Chen was indeed a resourceful person. If he could be invited here, he might really be able to bring a glimmer of hope to the Shu Kingdom.

However, she also knew that the current situation was already precarious, and even if Master Su Chen came in person, he might not be able to easily reverse the situation.

Meng Yutong's eyes flashed with a momentary brilliance, but it quickly disappeared without a trace. She shook her head gently and sighed: "The distance is too far. The Kingdom of Wu was newly established, and domestic factions were fighting, making checks and balances complicated. Although Young Master Su Chen is a general, he is not the monarch of the Kingdom of Wu. He cannot mobilize an army to come to the rescue without permission. Again. Or, even if he can mobilize his troops, the army will have to travel a long distance and require a huge amount of food and fodder, and it is likely to be ambushed by the Song army on the way. Wu has just been established and its foundation is not stable. We cannot let Mr. Su Chen gamble for the sake of friendship. The fate of the entire country. In the adult world, friendship often seems so insignificant in the face of family, country, and power. We cannot wishfully expect others to pay such a huge price for us."

At this point, Meng Yutong's words stopped abruptly. Although she desperately longed for Su Chen to lead troops to rescue Shu, her reason told her that such a request was neither realistic nor reasonable.

Unless the Shu Kingdom can withstand the Song army's fierce attack on its own and engage in a protracted and fierce battle, it will be possible to relieve the siege through diplomatic means or waiting for reinforcements.

Otherwise, if the Shu Kingdom itself cannot hold on and quickly perishes, then relying on foreign aid to save the country is tantamount to wishful thinking.