Troubled Times: Start with 800 Dead Soldiers

The Su Xia army entered the city with overwhelming force. The sergeants at the forefront first launched a fierce attack to suppress the defenders, and then occupied the military camps in each barracks, fiercely suppressing those who dared to resist.

Either they are the main combat force defending the capital, and they have already reached this level. If the other Xiang armies (local armies in the Northern Song Dynasty) were defeated, they would have been finished long ago.

Songcheng County Magistrate's head was buzzing. At this moment, he was strong and calm: "You are all Su Xiajun."

"Lord County Magistrate, as long as you are obedient and we cooperate well, we will definitely not harm your life, including the lives of your family members."

How can there be a warrior who fights to the death of every soldier?

In history books, we have seen such descriptions, saying that the battle ends with one soldier and one soldier.

But it is not that simple to truly resist until the end.

Songcheng County almost belonged to the hinterland of the Northern Song Dynasty territory, but Su Xia led the army to easily deceive the city gate into opening.

There is a large amount of equipment, supplies, bows, arrows, and armor prepared for Tianwu Army Zhao Wenhui here!

This equipment is enough to arm an army of 3 to [-] people.

Not only for the Tianwu Army Gu Tingye and others to go on this expedition, but also to supplement the equipment when the Western Army arrives after the beginning of spring this year.

These are weapons and equipment for the Forbidden Army. When Chen Da told Su Xia the good news, Su Xia couldn't help but look happy: "Move back immediately, move all these things back."

Su Xia couldn't help but be immersed in the joy of victory. At this moment, he suddenly understood many allusions in history.

Why were there always those nomads who robbed and plundered in the past?

Su Xia also understood why pirates from other countries came to harass her when she was first on Salmon Island.

All because he was like him today, robbing supplies for his own use.

At this time, Songcheng County had been occupied for up to two hours. Outside the city gates leading to Qingzhou and Dengzhou, a steady stream of supplies was being hauled by carts and carts and transferred back to Su Xia's sphere of influence.

Zhao Wenhui rode over on horseback, jumped off the horse and ran to Su Xia: "Sir, our people have now completely occupied Songcheng County. You see what happens next."

"Retreat immediately."

"Withdraw?" Zhao Wenhui was a little confused.

Su Xia nodded:

"Yes, we took Songcheng County by surprise because we sent troops quickly and attacked quickly. The emperor and the court ministers did not expect that Gu Tingye would be defeated by us, let alone that we would dare to go deep into the hinterland. Now we have achieved the set combat goal , we have been attacking for a long time, and we cannot occupy Songcheng County all the time. Instead of waiting for the enemy's main force to surround us, it is better for us to withdraw early."

Su Xia led the army to withdraw from Songcheng County, which shocked the Songcheng County magistrate.

Hearing that Su Xia was about to withdraw his troops, he fell to his knees with a plop: "Please, take me away, save my life, the officers and soldiers are back, I,,, I will definitely die."

Su Xia understood in her heart what the Songcheng County Magistrate was worried about. As a military town, Songcheng County had stored a large amount of preparations for next year's war and weapons and equipment for this year. The Songcheng County Magistrate was responsible for beheading.

Understanding what this kid was thinking, Su Xia smiled and said, "I can take you away, but what can you do?"

"I understand money and food, I know all the official system, the details of officials, and I have connections."

Su Xia shook her head when she heard this, as if she didn't want to talk to him.

When the Songcheng County Magistrate saw that Su Xia seemed unmoved, he panicked and said, "General Su, I am a scholar, you have kept my whole family, but you must not leave me here. I am trying to kill you." They will definitely not forgive me for my sin..."

The Songcheng County Magistrate was pleading hard. Su Xia watched his wonderful performance and his nose bursting into tears. She couldn't help but be deeply impressed by his acting skills.

Su Xia originally didn't want to embarrass the Songcheng County Magistrate. When dealing with these officials in the Northern Song Dynasty, he found that the County Magistrate was a bit smart and worthy of being a top scholar.

He had already discovered some flaws in himself when he was at the city gate, but he was deceived by Su Xia and the others. Thinking of this, he asked: "Did you see that we were fake when you were first on the city wall?"

"I, I can't see clearly. I vaguely feel that Gu Tingye seems to have something wrong with his expression. He, he must be dead."

"Yes, bring him up."

Several sergeants carried Gu Tingye's body over, making Songcheng County Magistrate shake his head, "The Tianwu Army is the best army in the Forbidden Army, and Gu Tingye was easily defeated by you with such an army. However, I still believe it. If he didn't see through you, he would succeed or fail... Since I lost to you, I accept my fate! I will just follow you and live my life for a short while."

Su Xia nodded and said nothing more. Five hours after capturing Songcheng County, Su Xia led the army to retreat and abandoned the newly occupied Songcheng County.

At the same time, Zhao Ji was shocked when he learned that Songcheng County had been captured. He ordered Gao Qiu to immediately raise his troops, attack all the troops, and defeat the Su Xia army!

As the chief of the third government office in charge of the Forbidden Army, Gao Qiu was also shocked by the news. He originally wanted to wait for the return of the Western Army before attacking the Su Xia Army, but it was imminent. The Su Xia Army had already occupied Songcheng County, so that was a big deal!

Summoning troops and horses, Gao Qiu led seven or eight thousand elite troops to dispatch quickly.

The elite troops participating in this battle are all forbidden troops.

However, the enemy retreated.

When Gao Qiu led the army to reoccupy Songcheng County, the buildings were empty.

The furious Gao Qiu looked towards the city as if nothing had happened.

Wiping his beard: "Where is the Songcheng County Magistrate? Why haven't you come to see me yet?"

"For your information, Lord Taiwei, the Songcheng County Magistrate has been kidnapped by Su Xia's army, and his whole family has escaped!"

Captain Gao was furious: "Shame on you, traitor, you should be killed!"

Bi Sheng, the flying tiger general in front of the emperor, was dragging a captain: "Master Taiwei, this person is Colonel Liang who was tricked into opening the door. It was he who led Su Xia's army to open the city gate."

Captain Gao looked at Lieutenant Liang with fierce eyes: "Did you let them in?"

"Ms., Mrs., Mr. Taiwei, this is none of my business. They threatened me."

"So that's what you do?"

Lieutenant Gao seemed to be a little angry, and suddenly felt angry, and said: "General Bi, just now all the leaders of the Imperial Army in Songcheng County, including captains and above, were arrested by me."

Not long after, Bi Sheng captured dozens of officers. Looking at these Forbidden Army officers, Lieutenant Gao waved his hand: "You people, as Forbidden Army officers, saw that Su Xia's army retreated without a fight. Anyone who comes will be killed." Got it!"

"Sir Taiwei, you are wronged, you are wronged!" When these dozens of officers heard that they were going to beheaded, they couldn't help but turn pale in horror, and hurriedly knelt down and begged for mercy.

Even Flying Tiger General Bi Sheng looked shocked. He looked at Captain Gao: "Master Taiwei, is this Tai?"