A tour of Japan's Warring States Period

The shouts of assembly came and went, and Tianbai Mountain suddenly became noisy and lively. The seven thousand mountain troops were like green grass rising in the spring rain, bursting out in clumps and appearing in front of Xiao Pingtai.

Dozens of cavalrymen with flags on their bodies galloped out, passing orders in an orderly manner among the large and small reserve groups. Soon the two hundred cavalry on horseback were assembled, and the one hundred cavalrymen from the flag were assigned early. Under the command of Yamauchi Yoshikatsu, there were also his forty Guards Iron Artillery Horses and two hundred Ashigaru Cavalry who also came to see the shogunate. About 500 capable infantry and cavalry gathered in just a few minutes. stand up.

The reason why we didn't use all samurai for the first round of assault was that we were still reluctant and were afraid of losing. Yamauchi Yoshitsune was old, had a family and a job, so he didn't dare to fight.

Xiaoping saw that this unit was already very elite, so he didn't say anything more. The overall quality of this raiding team can be said to be the top elite in Japan at the moment, and a lot of money has been spent to be able to configure it like this. (Of course, there was a more luxurious and elite raiding team in history. Toyotomi Hideji commanded the most powerful troops during the battle between Komaki and Nagasaki. Unfortunately, they still failed.)

Yamauchi Yoshikatsu also insisted on participating in the first round of assault. He was completely unwilling to join the second team and go out according to the situation. He even hoped to fight directly in the first place and win the martial name. Although there were a few people who tried to dissuade him, everyone generally believed that samurai who could gain merit on the battlefield were worthy of admiration, so more people supported Yamauchi Yoshikatsu to go to the front line again and again. What's more, my own father didn't stop me, so what else could others say? (Suwa Katsuyori often participated in the battle in person. Of course, this was when Takeda Yoshinobu was not dead, and Takeda Yoshinobu also went to the battlefield to fight for his life. Many times the daimyo himself had to personally carry the sword into battle, but the young master did not What a strange thing.)

Everyone, those with horses abandoned their horses, and those without horses stepped up their pace, forming a team of thirty or fifty people, assigned according to their hometown or organization.

The distance of nearly two miles made Xiaoheita run very well, and Yamauchi Yoshikatsu was also dripping with sweat. When they almost reached Ubukawa, everyone found a small forest to rest together, drink water and eat rice balls. Even an iron-clad man cannot carry a heavy load for several kilometers and then immediately go into high-intensity combat. (Of course, our Iron Army people's soldiers could do it once.) Especially today's soldiers generally do not have enough physical strength, so they must take a short rest. ,Adjustment of status.

Yamauchi Yoshikatsu did not rest. He drank the water handed to him by a horseman in one gulp, and held on to a tree to catch his breath. Then he stood for a while and relied on his memory to greet and encourage every soldier he knew (yes, every one). Occasionally, I would say a few naughty jokes and tell a dirty joke. It greatly reduces the tension of the soldiers before the battle, and at the same time, it also increases their prestige invisibly.

A man dies for a man who knows himself, and a woman looks good for a man who pleases her.

The truth remains unchanged!

Yamauchi Yoshikatsu patted an ashigaru on the shoulder and said with a smile that you can't die. Our Yamauchi family can't live without such a heroic ashigaru like you. Then he handed the rice ball that he had eaten a few mouthfuls to the ashigaru, asking him to eat more to build up enough strength and spirit to kill the enemy well and achieve meritorious deeds. The unknown little ashigaru was moved to tears, crying and swearing to die for the Yamauchi family.

Koheita looked at Yamauchi Yoshikatsu's actions and couldn't help but secretly said, "If you don't win the world, who else can win the world? Talent!"

Wu Qi, a famous general in ancient times, shared joys and sorrows with his soldiers, sleeping on field stalks and covering them with grass leaves. He sucked the soldiers' carbuncles regardless of their nausea, and clearly determined rewards and punishments. Therefore, with a hundred battles and hundreds of victories, until one country becomes the leader of another, fifty thousand soldiers can defeat the Qin army of half a million people.

And our Yoshikatsu Yamauchi is only in his early twenties, but he already has a sense of Wu Qi's atmosphere, and also has the majesty of many famous generals and heroes. Sure enough, some people are really born talents.

Regardless of whether Yamauchi Yoshikatsu was acting or sincere, the effect of this act was immediate, and there was no need to brag about it. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that these five hundred people had been completely inspired by him.

"Heita-chan, should I go first or you?" Yamauchi Yoshikatsu is in good health after all. Although he was comforting and motivating the soldiers during this period, he has completely recovered. He came over to discuss with Heita-chan about who should start first. .

"Zuoma Tou, I'll go first, please wait a moment, you are the young master after all." Xiao Pingtai stood up and patted his butt. Aji also tied the Sunlight and Moonlight horse tag behind his back. Chen San handed the bag to Xiao Ping Tai, and then Ping Liu and He took an iron cannon and lit the match rope.

"Okay, Xiaopingtai, you go first, I will come later. You take all my horses with you." Xiaopingtai nodded and saw the forty horsemen holding iron cannons and swords stuck in their waists, giving orders and prohibiting them without saying a word. , after hearing Yamauchi Yoshikatsu's order, they silently gathered behind Xiaoheita.

Two hundred mounted ashigaru were also holding bows, arrows and spears respectively, swallowing the rice balls and draining the water bottles. Throw away all the extraneous belongings on your body, and bring your array and hats to form a layer-by-layer formation.

There was no pre-war mobilization. Xiaoping Tai waved his hand and everyone slowly followed. Facing the not-so-hot sun, and toward the expected glorious victory, we set off with our heads held high.

Not far away, Army A, who had just had breakfast and lunch, was in the sleepiest and most leisurely stage after the meal. The soldiers were lying on the ground in twos and threes. The murderous swords and guns were put aside. The warriors' horses were also drinking water and eating grass by the river. Completely defenseless.

Many people have even taken off their armor and equipment. The consecutive battles against Shinano's armies over the years have affected this Shinano sect, and they are also galloping on the road of transforming from rookies into capable thugs.

Xiaopingtai glanced at Aji, and Aji glanced at Xiaopingtai. The two people looked at each other. There was no smile after looking at each other, but more just a slight encouragement and firmness to each other.

"Give me a louder name, don't lose my people." Xiaopingtai ordered Aji. After all, this was the first time Xiaopingtai led the army independently. He had lost for a while before. If he failed this time, a "combat start" "The good name will definitely be spread to the Eastern Kingdom.

"Okay, no problem." Aji coughed twice and cleared his throat, indicating that it was okay.

Then a horseman blew the conch with all his strength, and all the troops in the mountain stood up.

Everyone leveled their weapons and accelerated towards Army A again.

The image of Army A became clearer and clearer in Xiao Pingtai's eyes, and so did their panic.

"The Yamauchi family's general, the Fujiwara Kita clan's Kanin-ryu family, the Zikoji Tansho Otadatsuna family came to ask for advice, and Itagaki Suruga stayed there and died quickly!"

Thank you, brothers. Two thousand is worth zero, but today is Sunday! It’s Sunday! The last chance to recommend!