Chapter 655: Sun Ze's mission, the army goes on an expedition
Chapter 655: Sun Ze’s mission, the army sets off
Lu Feng nodded, "Don't worry, sir, I will inform them of the news immediately.
Moreover, although Teng and Wu still have 20,000 troops under their command, their strength has increased by an unknown amount.
It's just to contain the enemy, so there won't be any problems."
"Okay, in addition, let all of us in Chengdu Mansion take action. If there is any change in the Tibetan army, let me know at any time! This time, I will try my best to drag this Tibetan army into a tired army. When all the other soldiers and horses have been rescued, and all the tens of thousands of Jin soldiers have arrived, it will be the time for the decisive battle between us and Tubo!"
"Sir, the matter is urgent. I will go immediately. If there is any news, I will inform you as soon as possible!"
Shen Tang nodded and asked his personal guards to send Lu Feng out of the military camp.
Then, Shen Tang thought for a while and summoned Sun Ze again.
"Greetings, Commander-in-Chief!"
Sun Ze entered the tent and saluted respectfully.
"Sun Ze, I have a mission that requires you to lead 20,000 troops under your command to carry out it. I wonder if you are willing?"
Shen Tang said.
"However, this mission involves a narrow escape from death. Not only will you lose your troops, but one careless move may also cost you your life.
However, this task is also extremely important. If you can succeed, it will be the first achievement of this war!"
Sun Ze's eyes lit up and he said without hesitation, "Commander, please give me the order. I will fight to the death to fulfill the order!"
"good!"
"Sun Ze, do you know where this is?"
Shen Tang asked, pointing to the terrain map in the military tent.
Sun Ze looked at it for a moment, "Is this Diaomen Village on the border of Yazhou?"
"good!"
Shen Tang responded, "You should also know that the tribes in the Western Mountains and Rivers are plotting against our Song Dynasty soldiers and horses this time, and they are also involved.
Moreover, 50,000 troops are currently stationed in Diaomen Village! Once we go south to rescue the trapped Song army, this large army will definitely attack from a flank.
At that time, we will be held back by Tibet on one side and surrounded by armies from all directions on the other side. Not only will our plan be unable to be completed, but there will even be a danger of the entire army being destroyed.
Therefore, I need a large army to go to Diaomen Village, and as long as the armies from the Western Mountains and Rivers come, they must be blocked!"
"Next step, I will personally lead the army to Yazhou Rongjing to rescue Xin Qiji's tribe there. Once the war starts, this army will definitely march eastward.
And it will take at least three days for me to capture Rongjing's Tibetan army.
In other words, you need to resist this army for at least three days."
At this point, Shen Tang paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Sun Ze, to be honest, I don't completely trust you.
Even if you directly lead 20,000 soldiers and horses to surrender to the enemy, you can still save your life.
However, I finally decided to believe in you for once! Regardless of internal fighting or different ideas, you and I are soldiers of the Song Dynasty after all! The 20,000 soldiers and horses under your command are all soldiers of the Song Dynasty.
Therefore, I decided to believe you!"
Sun Ze was moved by Shen Tang's words! The blood that was still buried in his heart suddenly surged.
I think back then, I was a brave warrior who shed blood for the Song Dynasty. When did I turn into the person I hate the most?
Yes, I am from the Song Dynasty. Why was I so obsessed with Wang Huaichen in the first place that he framed his compatriots, even his own brothers?
Plop!
Sun Ze prostrated himself directly in front of Shen Tang, his eyes reddened, "Sun Ze thanks the commander in chief, Sun Ze thanks the commander in chief for his trust on behalf of the 20,000 Song Erlang."
Sun Ze is willing to issue a military order. As long as the general still has one soldier under his command, he will never let an enemy cross the border and interfere with the commander-in-chief.
If you disobey this order, you will die without a burial place!"
"good!"
Shen Tang patted Sun Ze's shoulder hard and said, "Go and organize the army immediately and set off at Mao tomorrow.
To the west of Yazhou, there is a place called Shiyang. The Rongjing River passes from north to south here. You will station your troops here to resist the 50,000 allied troops from the Western Mountains and Yechuan tribe!"
"The general will obey your orders!"
After Sun Ze left, Shen Tang summoned Wu Hai, Hei Khan, Zhuo and others, and told them to rest during the day tomorrow and leave the city at night! As for the city, Shen Tang only left five thousand Qiang people. People are stationed.
After all, Shen Tang doesn't have many available troops now.
Early the next morning, before Mao hour arrived, all the 20,000 troops led by Sun Ze were already lined up in order!
Shen Tang came with his generals and finally stopped in front of the general platform!
"Greetings, Commander-in-Chief!"
Sun Ze prostrates himself on one knee!
"Let's meet the commander-in-chief!"
The shouts of 20,000 soldiers and horses shook the sky!
Shen Tang looked from Sun Ze to the soldiers. There was a trace of regret hidden behind the indifferent eyes.
This time, the task of this army is undoubtedly the most difficult. With 20,000 people resisting 50,000 people, we don’t know how many casualties there will be.
These people are all sons and daughters of the Song Dynasty, and it is they who protect the current prosperity of the Song Dynasty.
"Since Pangu created the world, three emperors established the country, and five emperors opened the territory! Whenever a country encounters a major event, men must sacrifice their bodies in sacrifices and send them to the country! Even if the bones are turned into hills and the rivers are overflowing with blood, they must not insult the country's land or mourn the country's territory.
A soldier wears his heart and courage, and will stick to the blade of his body. The handsome man's sleeves are full of blood, and the king's sharp sword shines! I don't distinguish between old and young, no distinction between high and low, and we must work together! Pour the water of the Yellow River, break the waves of the East China Sea, and conquer the barbarians. The earth is the den of barbarians, and the bandits who deceive us are killed, and the predators are slaughtered! Then the sea flows across the sea, and the man has a clear conscience! Let the corpses cover the fields, and only the spirit can rely on..."
Shen Tang's deep voice sounded, and the place was completely silent. Only generous or tragic words came to their minds!
When Shen Tang finished his words, all the originally lazy soldiers straightened their chests and their eyes were burnt.
Although they could not understand some of Shen Tang's words, they could hear the courage and pride in his words! Moreover, this kind of pride belonged to all of them.
"Today, I send you off to battle, but I also send you to your death! If you come back victorious, I will celebrate your success.
If you die in battle, I will erect a monument with your names and surnames at the place where you died in battle, so that thousands of people can pay their respects and commemorate you!"
"Thank you so much, Marshal!"
Twenty thousand soldiers and horses shouted loudly!
"Commander, the final general and 20,000 troops have been prepared. We invite you to fight!"
"We invite you to fight!"
At this time, Sun Ze somewhat understood why the soldiers and horses under Shen Tang worshiped and respected Shen Tang! It was because Shen Tang regarded them as soldiers in his heart, not as tools to obtain military exploits.
Perhaps, this is the biggest difference between Shen Tang and Wang Huaizhen!
"Go to war!"
Shen Tang shouted loudly!
Afterwards, all 20,000 soldiers and horses saluted Shen Tang, and then left Chengdu Fucheng in a mighty manner and rushed towards Yazhou.