Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 826: Landing Battle
This time, Su Chen commanded the central army and boarded the ship at Jinling Ferry outside Runzhou City, which marked the starting point for the Northern Expedition.

With an order given, thousands of boats carrying the mighty army marched towards the Yangzhou area opposite, where the Song army had deployed its riverside defense line.

This time, Pan Mei followed closely as the deputy general and became the core executor of the central army. He had a heavy responsibility on his shoulders, but his eyes were full of determination.

Wu Yanrou, Jin Hui, Bian Zhanyu, Li Saidong, Chai Songyun, Ma Donglin, Ma Zhanchao, Pan Weide, Pan Weigu and other middle-aged and young generals followed closely behind. Some of them were calm and experienced, while others were full of vigor and vitality. Together they formed the solid backbone of the central army. Under Su Chen's command, each of them performed his duties and was ready for battle.

The responsibility of the vanguard fell on the shoulders of two brave generals, Wu Yanrou and Bian Zhanyu. They each led 10,000 elite soldiers, like two sharp swords, pointing directly at Yangzhou's seemingly indestructible river defense line.

As a horn sounded, the warships set out and launched a fierce attack on the defense line.

woo woo woo woo!

The horn sounded on the river, and the drums of war suddenly boiled into the sky.

Su Chen stood at the bow, looking at the rolling river, with a deep light flashing in his eyes.

He knew very well that the journey north would be full of thorns, but with ambition in his heart and generals in his hands, he firmly believed that he could lead this army and overcome all obstacles.

At this moment, the warships were crossing the river like giant dragons, crossbow arrows were pouring out like raindrops, and fire crossbows and large crossbows were intertwined among them, like meteors in the sky, cutting through the sky and heading straight for the Song army's defense line on the opposite bank.

For a time, there were raging fires on the city walls, and the Song army was suppressed to the point where they could not raise their heads.

But the Song army was no ordinary force. Facing the fierce attack of the Wu army, they quickly adjusted themselves and retaliated in their own way. Arrows rained down, carrying burning kerosene, cutting through the surface of the river and heading straight for the Wu army's warships, intending to attack with fire, burn the opponent's warships, and turn the tide of the battle.

But the Wu army had obviously been prepared for this. The warships in the first round of attack were all carefully equipped with iron armor, as if they were wearing indestructible armor, and the fire prevention measures were like a solid wall of steel, reducing the threat of kerosene arrows to a minimum.

Some flaming arrows fell on the boat, but were either bounced off by the iron sheets or quickly extinguished by the fireproof cloth. The Wu army soldiers were as steady as a rock and continued their shooting with high morale and no fear of challenges.

Su Chen stood on the command ship, looking at this scene, with a hint of approval in his eyes.

He knew very well that war was not only a contest of courage, but also a game of wisdom and preparation.

The Wu army was able to gain the upper hand in this battle thanks to the careful preparation of every detail and the bravery of every soldier.

After two hours of fierce fighting, the river surface and the river beach were covered with smoke, and both sides suffered casualties. The road to beach landing seemed extremely difficult.

Just when the two armies were in a stalemate on the riverbank and it was difficult to tell who was better, the Wu army suddenly used a clever strategy and used the low-grade black gunpowder, which was like divine fire from heaven. Using catapults as a medium, they accurately threw black fire bombs at the Song army camp.

"Boom boom boom!"

Amid the deafening explosion, the Song army camp instantly turned into a sea of ​​fire, with raging flames and thick smoke, forcing the Song army to abandon its defense line and retreat hastily to the rear camp.

"All troops landed!"

The general of the Wu army, Du Yuhou, shouted and ordered the soldiers to jump off the boat and go ashore.

"Come on!"

The Wu army took advantage of this opportunity and quickly landed on the beach. The soldiers held shields and resisted the cold arrows of the Song army like a copper wall and iron wall, which won precious time for the landing of the follow-up troops. For a time, the Wu army poured into the Song army camp like a tide, and the sound of killing shook the sky.

"Kill!" Accompanied by earth-shaking shouts, the elite troops of the Song army and the Wu army launched a desperate fight on land.

In front of the camp, close combat took place, with swords, spears, and halberds intertwined into a web of death. Every move and every style was full of cruelty and blood.

"Stop Wu Jun!"

The soldiers of Song Army roared and displayed amazing fighting power, which was on par with the elite troops of Wu Army. The two sides fought back and forth and the fight was hard to determine. Every corner of the battlefield was filled with thick smoke and the smell of blood.

puff!

A Wu soldier chopped off the head of a Song soldier with one sword, and some blood splashed onto his own face. He showed courage and determination.

The killing skills of the Mo Dao are all acquired through practicing with the swordsmanship day and night. These elite martial arts and physical fitness have gradually improved, and their effectiveness is reflected when killing the enemy.

Many military formations of the Wu army have learned swordsmanship. This is what Su Chen combined with the Hu family swordsmanship and simplified it. It is very suitable for soldiers to learn and use. At critical moments, it can kill enemies, save lives, and improve combat effectiveness!
Su Chen stood on a boat on the river, observing the battlefield through a telescope. He had a sharp eye and knew very well that the outcome of this battle was not only about the fight for territory, but also about the contest of morale and belief.

"Keep beating the drums! The second army is crossing the river!" Su Chen's voice was firm and powerful.

With a wave of his hand, the second batch of 30,000 elite soldiers, urged by the sound of war drums, quickly boarded the ships and headed for the river. As fresh forces, they vowed to fight their way to the other side and provide additional support for the front line.

Although the number of warships was limited and could not carry 200,000 troops across the river, Su Chen made strategic plans and cleverly divided the troops into several groups. Some warships were responsible for carrying soldiers and shuttled across the river like weaving shuttles. The other part stayed on the river as a cover, suppressing the Song army on the other side with firepower to ensure the smooth crossing of the river.

At this time, the defense on the other side had been delivered, and it was a good time for the army behind to cross the river.

There are 30,000 Song troops here. They have already started and are gathering towards the riverbank in an endless stream.

Seeing the critical situation, Song army commander Du Yuhou quickly dispatched messengers to Yangzhou city, requesting the garrison troops in the city to come to support as soon as possible, in order to attack Wu army from both inside and outside.

The Wu army spent half an hour to send 30,000 elite troops to the other side again. The arrival of this group of fresh troops was like a sharp knife, piercing the heart of the Song army. They landed steadily on the Yangzhou river beach, and then launched a fierce charge towards the Song army's camp defense line with lightning speed.

"Kill! Destroy the Song army!"

"Destroy the Song army!"

The Wu army's morale was high and their best troops were all out. They came well prepared. Even facing a strong enemy like the Song army in northern Jiangsu, the Wu soldiers were not afraid. In a one-on-one fight, they showed amazing combat effectiveness, fighting the Song army to a standstill and even having the upper hand.

The battle lasted a whole day, from the first light of dawn to the sunset. In the end, the two riverside defense camps on the Yangzhou River were torn apart and occupied by the Wu army.

After the battle, thousands of defeated Song soldiers, covered with scars and exhausted, temporarily fled back to Yangzhou City, their hearts filled with resentment and humiliation.

When Su Chen saw that the river beach defense line had been breached, he smiled and ordered the remaining troops to continue ferrying across the river. It would take one day to transport all the remaining 150,000 troops across.

The Wu army acted quickly and the soldiers boarded the ship in an orderly manner. This time, all the elite troops trained by Su Chen in the past few years were boarding the ship. Now that the arrow has been shot, there is no turning back. From now on, they can only move forward in Jiangbei.