Zhao Chen was not afraid of the threat from the old bullhead.
Well, I just stuck my neck and refused to agree.
Although it doesn't seem to be of much use in the end.
Lao Niu said shamelessly that after eating, Zhao Chen asked him to call him, pat his already bulging belly, and staggered out of the camp.
...
The New Year’s Eve dinner in the military camp was very casual, just two more cakes than usual.
Fortunately, Zhao Chen, Cheng Chumo, Qin Huaiyu and others were full and full.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the troops set off as usual.
On the way, Niu Jinda went to Zhao Chen from time to time to talk, and his attitude was not as cold as before.
Zhao Chen just thought that Niu Jinda came over from time to time to eat the roasted rabbit he had secretly made, and he felt sorry for it.
Besides, Zhao Chen refused to talk to Niu Jinda in his heart.
This guy is no better than Old Li.
Old Li was considering his face and said a few words to him, but nothing big happened.
But Niu Jinda is different. His strong muscles make Zhao Chen feel palpitations.
Zhao Chen flatters whatever Niu Jinda likes to hear on the road.
Along the way, Zhao Chen learned the technique of flattering.
If Old Li knew about this, his eyes would probably fall out.
The army was not very fast, the cavalry advanced first, and the infantry traveled only seventy miles a day.
Live a repetitive life every day.
Riding a horse, eating, riding a horse, eating and sleeping.
Well, occasionally, I followed Cheng Chumo and the other two to hunt in the forest, which is one of the few pastimes.
Fortunately, the Tang Dynasty this year is not too cold, and the roads were not blocked by heavy snow on the official roads.
Otherwise, I would probably waste a lot of time on the road.
The army had been on the road for about twenty days, and it was getting closer and closer to Songzhou.
Seeing that the army was about to successfully support the defenders of Songzhou, Niu Jinda suddenly received news from the scout.
Songzhou is lost!
Five days ago, the governor of Songzhou, Han Wei, saw that the situation was not good, abandoned the city and fled under the fierce attack of the Tubo army.
Now it is missing.
It doesn't matter whether Han Wei dies or lives. The key is that after he abandoned the city and fled, Songzhou City completely fell.
Fifty thousand Tubo soldiers rushed into Songzhou City, killing people when they saw them, and robbing things when they saw them.
Food, property, women, under the cold winter, countless tragedies are happening in this devastated city.
Niu Jinda was very angry and slapped the table in front of him.
In front of his soldiers, he wanted to avenge the people of Songzhou City.
The fifteenth day of the first lunar month of the tenth year of Zhenguan is the Lantern Festival.
Niu Jinda's troops camped fifty miles southeast of Songzhou City.
At the same time, Hou Junji and Liu Lan commanded the army separately and arrived outside Songzhou City.
The three routes of people were surrounded on three sides, and the troops were aimed directly at Songzhou City.
However, there were 150,000 Tubo troops in Songzhou City.
"Zhao Da, the war is about to begin soon. You can stay here in the middle army at that time. Don't run around." Cheng Chumo and Zhao Chen instructed in the camp.
Qin Huaiyu is not here.
He was a cavalry captain. This morning he took Niu Jinda's order and led his cavalry to strangle the lonely Tubo soldiers outside Songzhou City.
"I am absolutely safe here. But you and Xiao Qin are going to charge forward. There are many crises on the battlefield, so you must be more careful." Zhao Chen nodded.
The battlefield is a meat grinder. No matter what your identity is, how good your skills are.
Once you get stuck, there is no chance of survival.
This time, Tubo has a total of 150,000 troops, and all their Tang troops have only 50,000 troops.
Facing the enemy head-on is at an absolute disadvantage.
What's more, now that Songzhou City is occupied by Tubo, they are likely to attack Songzhou City.
Fifty thousand Tang soldiers attacked Songzhou City, which was guarded by 150,000 Tubo soldiers.
Thinking about it, it can make people feel cold!
Zhao Chen really couldn't get into the war.
The safety of Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaiyu is really not guaranteed.
"I know, but as generals, Qin San and I have been prepared to die here in battle. We have already enjoyed the best treatment in the Tang Dynasty. Why is it more expensive than others?"
"I'm a rough man and can't say anything beautiful. Tubo beasts bully my compatriots so much. If I don't cut off their heads and feed them to the dog, I don't plan to go back to Chang'an!" Cheng Chu said in a silence, but his expression never looked like he had.
Have been determined.
Zhao Chen's eyes flashed slightly.
He always felt that a playboy like Cheng Chumo should be the one who is reluctant to give up his life.
After all, even if they don’t have to work hard, they can enjoy the best life.
Although he and Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaiyu are in good terms, they always look down on them inexplicably.
Zhao Chen himself couldn't say this feeling.
Until now.
"Old Cheng, you are right!" Zhao Chen stood up, bowed to Cheng Chumo, with a serious expression.
"Hehe, Zhao Da, you are different from us. The Tang Dynasty can die in thousands of Cheng Er, but you cannot be without you. I have already asked Niu Shuai. If the situation is wrong, he will send you away first."
"The war will probably officially start at noon. I may not have time to come. When I take down Songzhou City, I and Qin San will come to drink with you again!" Cheng Chumo smiled honestly, hugged Zhao Chen and put it on his back.
After taking a slap, he made great strides out of the tent.
Looking at the camp where he was alone, there were rapid footsteps passing by from time to time. Zhao Chen stood there and was a little lost for a moment.
...
Songtsen Gampo wanted to use a war to weigh the strength of the Tang Dynasty.
At least, Songtsen Gampo felt that he was invincible.
Tubo has a dangerous terrain and a complex climate, so not everyone can go there.
Even if he was not an opponent, the Tang Dynasty's troops could not capture his Tubo hinterland.
With the hard work over the years, Songtsen Gampo feels that he has the strength to compete with Li Shimin.
At least, we must try to chew the hard bones of the Tang Dynasty.
As soon as Niu Jinda received the news from Songzhou, he sent the fast horse back to Chang'an City.
Li Shimin in the Tai Chi Hall said nothing, but one leg of the imperial table kicked him and broke it.
150,000 Tubo troops defended the city, while only 50,000 Tang soldiers attacked the city.
The idea of ​​regaining Songzhou City is unrealistic.
But no matter how unrealistic they have no way out.
The number of people from the Tang Dynasty who escaped from Songzhou City reached more than 100,000.
In mid-January, the weather is not cold, so it is impossible to stay outside for the night.
Also, how to solve the problem of food and grass for more than 100,000 people?
There are more than 100,000 people, and it is impossible to wait until Chang'an sends reinforcements again.
Moreover, there were many Tubo spies among the fleeing refugees, which made everyone unaware of what to do.
After all, they were the people of the Tang Dynasty who fled.
Chapter completed!