When Yao Gu learned that Yao Xiong had died in battle and that his entire army had been wiped out, he was already in a state of panic, but his years of experience and knowledge allowed him to force himself to remain calm.
At this moment, Yao Gu was in a state of utter confusion. Chen Pingsheng reminded him, "Commander Yao, let's launch a full-scale attack! Now is the time to fight the Jin invaders to the death!"
"A full-scale attack?" Yao Gu was taken aback.
"Absolutely not!" Li Shu exclaimed. "Commander Yao, our army's morale is low. A full-scale attack now would be like throwing eggs against rocks. We should retreat immediately and await reinforcements!"
Chen Pingsheng said, "Nonsense! Our army's formation is not in disarray, so how can our morale be unstable! Commander Yao, at this moment we only need to send cavalry to intercept the Jin bandits' flanks. Their Iron Pagodas will penetrate deep into our army's formation and will be isolated and helpless!"
"Chen Pingsheng, what do you know, you weak scholar! If we don't retreat now, our army will suffer heavy losses!"
"Li Shu, you deserve to be executed! If we retreat now, our army's morale will completely collapse, and the casualties will be even more severe. You cannot bear this responsibility!"
"Coach Yao! Put the bigger picture first!"
Yao Gu's face looked extremely pale.
Originally, he planned to send Yao Xiong to launch a surprise attack on Wanyan Zonggan and make him the hero, as he wanted to support Yao Xiong to take the throne.
Yao Gu is already old and won't live for many more years. As a military and noble family of the Song Dynasty, the Yao family cannot decline after his generation.
But man proposes, God disposes. Yao Xiong died in battle, and the most promising next generation of the Yao family was killed!
His heart was breaking.
The voices of Li Shu and Chen Pingsheng came to my ears.
Yao Gu snapped out of his daze and said without anyone noticing, "Withdraw the troops!"
Chen Pingsheng felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and he almost cried out in pain, "Shuai Yao! Absolutely not!"
The sound of the retreat echoed across the land. Two thousand elite cavalrymen on the left and right flanks had just charged into the enemy's camp when they heard this order, and the commanders all trembled at the thought.
Should we withdraw our troops now?
The Song army began to withdraw its troops.
No! It started to collapse like a tidal wave.
Yao Gu, leading his personal guards, began to retreat as the infantry at the front held off the enemy.
The Song army's originally orderly formation began to twist and deform, and there were voices of doubt and complaints everywhere.
Despair began to spread.
Scouts report from the front: "Your Majesty, the Song army has been defeated!"
Wanyan Zonghan's beard had long since fallen out, and his voice became high-pitched: "Order the entire army to pursue."
Wanyan Xiyin said, "Your Majesty, be careful, it might be a trap."
"There's no way it could be a trap. The Song army's formation is in complete disarray. If Yao Gu were to use this as a trap, the price would be far too high. The morale of the Song army has already collapsed. Even if it were a trap, what difference would it make!"
The Jin army's war drums thundered, and the entire army surged across the vast plain like a flood.
Yao Gu nominally withdrew his troops, but in reality, he fled in panic.
The scouts quickly sent back reports of the battle situation at the front to the location where Xie Qian was stationed.
Jie Qian, under the orders of Zhong Shidao, came to provide support, and the army took a short rest and drank water along the way.
Upon hearing the scout's report, his expression immediately darkened. He quickly adjusted his army and charged forward at breakneck speed.
Yao Xiong's entire army was wiped out, and Yao Gu suffered a crushing defeat!
This matter, in any case, will cause a huge shock in the Song Dynasty.
Jie Qian felt immense pressure on his shoulders, but the military situation was urgent, and he dared not be coy or delay even slightly.
About half an hour later, which was two hours after Yao Gu withdrew his troops.
Jie Qian's scouts discovered that the Jin army had surrounded and besieged Yao Gu, as well as the location of Wanyan Zonghan.
Jie Qian dared not delay and immediately ordered his men to rush to Wanyan Zonghan's location.
Wanyan Zonghan was so engrossed in his victory in chasing Yao Gu that he was completely unaware that a Song army had suddenly appeared.
And they attacked him directly from behind.
This Song army was like a red flame, rolling forward and surging into the rear of the Jin army.
The counterattack has begun!
Each Song soldier carried a long, slender saber and began cutting people down in the chaos, as if slicing radishes and cabbages.
The Jingse Army was even stronger than the Tiepo Army, and once they charged in, they were unstoppable.
Soon, all resistance was torn apart.
Under the sharp swords of the Song army, chunks of flesh flew everywhere.
Some were cut open along with the leather, slicing off most of the head like slicing a watermelon. The smooth head fell off and was immediately trampled into mincemeat by warhorses.
From above, the red torrent is crashing down on the black legion, unstoppable.
A Jin general, covered in blood from being killed, rushed to the front lines and fell from his horse, crying out, "Your Majesty! Your Majesty! The Song army has launched a surprise attack!"
Wanyan Zonghan's expression changed. If the general hadn't been covered in blood, Wanyan Zonghan would never have believed it and would have dragged him away and executed him immediately.
Wanyan Zonghan was momentarily stunned. What was going on?
The shouts of battle from behind were deafening. Wanyan Zonghan turned around and his expression froze instantly. The other generals of the Jin army became restless.
Wanyan Xiyin, who was standing to the side, hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, please withdraw your troops immediately."
Wanyan Zonghan gritted his teeth, truly unwilling to accept this!
Just as Yao Gu was right in front of them, a Song army unexpectedly appeared at this crucial moment.
Wanyan Zonghan roared, "Which Song dog is it?"
"This humble general...this humble general does not know!"
Wanyan Zonghan was furious, but the rear was in chaos. The Jin army, which had been in high spirits, was now filled with despair like a plague.
"Run! The Song army has arrived with 300,000 troops!"
"That old scoundrel Zhong is here! We can't beat him!"
"Song army flags are everywhere; the Song emperor has personally led the expedition!"
"..."
Given the current situation, if Wanyan Zonghan does not withdraw his troops, Yao Gudu may seize the opportunity to launch a counterattack without needing Xie Qian to attack.
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