Chapter 707: The Song Army camped and the commander planned
Chapter 707: The Song army sets up camp and the commander-in-chief makes plans
A total of 30,000 soldiers and horses were sent to Tubo to suppress the small and rebellious tribes, 20,000 soldiers and horses were sent, and 10,000 Tubo surrender troops were sent.
In other words, Shen Tang now has 30,000 troops from the local tribe, and Xin Qiji and Bian Xi have 20,000 troops each, for a total of 70,000 to 80,000 troops!
This time for the expedition to Rune Town, Xin Qiji and Bian Xi's troops and horses had all arrived, and Cheng Yuhu's 10,000 cavalry had also joined Shen Tang.
Among the Tubo surrender troops, Shen Tang also selected 10,000 troops again and ordered Mei Duo Ruijin to lead them to go out together.
Wuhai's soldiers and horses were divided into two, 10,000 of them came with Shen Tang, and the remaining 20,000 were guarding the other Tubo surrender troops in Jiading Prefecture.
Therefore, there are more than 70,000 troops heading to Rune Town this time, which is definitely a huge force!
And Shentu Mou was timid to begin with. How could he not be surprised when he saw the huge formation of the Song army?
To deal with the soldiers and horses of the Xuhen Department, if the opponent surrenders, gather their soldiers and horses for the Song Dynasty to use.
If it resists, then it will be destroyed directly with overwhelming force! Moreover, in order to frighten the local tribes in this battle, Shen Tang did not choose to raid or use tricks, but went straight to the city with an army of 70,000 troops!
At this moment, Shen Tumou's face was ashen. Now that the Song Dynasty soldiers and horses had arrived, it was too late to escape back.
But in the battle, he really has no confidence! Especially, Da Song still has a huge advantage.
"Suolang Wangdui, how come the left wing of the Song Dynasty soldiers and horses looks like your Tubo soldiers and horses?"
As the soldiers and horses of the Song Dynasty got closer and closer, they gradually saw it more clearly.
The array of ten thousand horses was also quite powerful, so Shentu Mou soon discovered this unique "Song Army".
Suolang Wangdui also frowned. Although he couldn't see clearly yet, judging from the clothing and weapons, these ten thousand soldiers and horses were indeed his own people.
However, now that the two sides are enemies of life and death, how could a large army of their own side appear in the Song army?
"Elder Shentu, there is no need to be surprised. The Song Dynasty is our enemy, so how come they have our troops?
When I was defeated in Rongjing before, it was easy for the Song army to collect some of our army's armor and equipment. The reason why they dressed up like this was just to distract us."
Sonam Wangdui gave an explanation.
However, his words were quickly overturned!
At this moment, the Song Army has arrived at Rune Town, and the nearest Song Army is only about two or three miles away.
Therefore, they could clearly see the general appearance of these people! Those 10,000 soldiers and horses were genuine Tubo people.
"How is this possible..." Suolang Wangdui was stunned, "Could it be that there is a traitor in our own army?
Who is it?
Why did you surrender to the Song army?"
"Xin Qiji, lead your troops to march ten miles south and set up camp! If the Xuhen troops want to withdraw south, they must be stopped!"
With an army of 70,000 standing between Rune Town and the main camp of the Xuhen Department, Shen Tang gave the order.
"I will obey my orders!"
Xin Qiji immediately led his troops to continue moving forward, bypassing the main camp of the Xuhen Department, and camped in the south of it.
"Wuhai, Medoreijin! You lead our troops and camp to the east of the Xuhen Department's main camp!"
"I will obey my orders!"
The two of them stepped out from the crowd and led an army of 20,000 people to the southeast to camp!
The remaining soldiers and horses of Bian Xi's tribe and the 10,000 cavalry under Cheng Yuhu's command were camped as a Chinese army between Rune Town and the Xuhen tribe's camp! In this way, the three camps were several miles apart, and they echoed each other. At the same time, it also completely wrapped up the tens of thousands of soldiers and horses of the Xuhen Department.
In this battle, Shen Tang wanted to teach the Xuhen Department a lesson. They had no choice but to surrender or be destroyed. There would be no chance of escape.
"After the army sets up camp, let's rest first and wait until early tomorrow morning to follow my commander's orders!"
On the low hill, the expressions of Shentu Mou and Suolang Wangdui changed drastically when they saw the Song army camped! The Song army's intention was too obvious, it meant to completely eliminate them.
It is said that there is only one missing in the siege, but Song Jun obviously does not want to give them a chance.
"Let's go back to camp!"
With a livid face, Shen Tumou rode back to the camp! Within the camp, all the generals of the Xuhen Department were already in a panic. When they saw Shen Tumou's return, they hurriedly gathered in Shen Tumou's camp to ask for countermeasures.
"Elder, how many soldiers and horses did the Song army come?"
"Should we strike first and attack immediately before they gain a firm foothold?"
"Retreat, it's best to retreat back to the clan..."
A group of generals were discussing at random, which made Shen Tumo's already depressed mind even more depressed!
"boom!"
Shen Tumou slapped his hand on the table. The generals' words suddenly stopped and their eyes fell on Shen Tumou!
"What are you talking about when you are making so much noise!"
Shentu Mou reprimanded, "Now that the Song army is approaching the border, it is time to discuss countermeasures together. If anyone talks nonsense again, don't blame me for the military law to deal with it!"
The camp became quiet, and Shentu Mou looked at Suolang Wangdui again, "Suolang Wangdui, the reason why my tribe sent troops is to help you.
Now, the Song Dynasty is attacking, but your troops and horses are nowhere to be found, tell me what to do."
Suolang Wangdui calmed down at this time. When the Song army attacked, people like the Xuhen Department couldn't just poke their necks! As long as the two sides went to war, it would be good for Tibet.
However, now we still need to stabilize Shentu's plan first. It is best to use these 50,000 troops to inflict heavy losses on the Song army. This is naturally the best.
The incoming 70,000-strong army is the main force if not all of the Song Army. If both the Xuhen Department and the main force of the Song Army come to a standstill, will the Song Army still be their opponent next?
His thoughts changed rapidly, and Suolang Wangdui said in a deep voice, "Elder Shentu, this time the Song Army is obviously trying to completely eliminate the soldiers and horses of the Xuhen Department.
Moreover, we were poorly prepared and even if we wanted to evacuate, it was already too late.
Therefore, this battle is unavoidable! However, we do not need to be afraid! Your army has fifty thousand soldiers, and I also have thousands of remaining soldiers.
The gap with the Song Army is not that big! Moreover, you should also have some idea of the Song Army’s combat power."
"A few months ago, two pioneer armies of the Song Dynasty were eliminated directly under our ambush. In a battle of equal numbers, the Song army may not be the opponent of Elder Shentu."
"What's more, this place is not far from Jiading Mansion.
Thinking about it, the Song army must have escaped the eyes and ears of my Tubo scouts before they came here.
However, if a war breaks out here, naturally it cannot be concealed any longer.
It is very possible that the commander-in-chief of Jiading Prefecture already knows the situation here."
"We don't seek a big victory. We just need to temporarily hold back the Song army until our Tibetan troops arrive from Jiading Prefecture. If we attack from both sides, how can the Song army be invincible?"