Qingdeng, who was sitting on the main seat, looked around the audience expressionlessly.
Everyone caught by his gaze straightened their backs and held their breath unconsciously.
After entering the commander's tent, the attention of the Shinsengumi generals was attracted by the messy map spread out on the low table.
Dozens of shogi pieces such as "king generals", "gold generals", "silver generals" and "infantry" are scattered all over the map. Just looking at them gives people a sense of solemnity and solemnity.
feel.
Since announcing to everyone, "Today at 4 o'clock in the evening (8 pm), I will announce my battle plan to you," Qingdeng has not come out of the commander's tent.
Looking at this messy "chessboard", it is not difficult to imagine what a fierce and bloody confrontation between the two armies took place in this small area while everyone was waiting for nightfall!
Strangely enough, it was not until this moment, when many people present saw this messy "chessboard", that they had the real feeling that "they were at war."
Qingdeng slowly withdrew his gaze and looked at the map on the low table.
"Tonight's meeting is a military meeting, so I won't talk nonsense and go straight to the point!"
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At the same time——
Iga, Ueno Basin, bandit camp, main formation——
Settsu Yorimitsu glanced roughly at the generals in front of him, then turned his head and asked Shibazaki Renjuro beside him:
"Mr. Shibasaki, is everyone here?"
Shibasaki Renjuro nodded vigorously.
"Well, they're all here!"
Settsu Yorimitsu nodded lightly.
"Then... let's get started!"
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Qingdeng stood up, put his hands behind his back, and talked:
"The bandit army has a huge military strength a hundred times that of ours, and it also has a large number of iron cannons."
"Although they are powerful, their weaknesses are also obvious."
"To put it bluntly, they are just a bunch of chickens and dogs who lack training and are not on the stage."
"When they bully the weak, they are all like wolves and tigers, fearing to fall behind others."
"But once they encounter a tough battle, their morale and fighting spirit will decline rapidly."
"This is their Achilles' heel."
"The bandit army in front of us has been burning, killing and looting everywhere since the rebellion started, and it has accumulated a lot of energy."
"Now is the time when their spirit is at its strongest and their combat effectiveness is at its strongest."
"Therefore...the first battle is the decisive moment!"
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Settsu Yorimitsu folded his arms in front of his chest, stood beside the hanging map, and said:
"Iga is the only place we must pass on our way to Luo."
"If we force a detour, firstly, it will take a long time, and secondly, it will be very dangerous."
"The shogunate stationed in Iga is like a 'Machu'."
[Note: Matide: A classic defensive facility in Japanese castles, it simply serves to delay the enemy's attack. It serves as a shooting position to enhance the city's defense. In addition, Matide also serves as a garrison for small troops.
A large number of facilities were built in the city to facilitate troops to launch counterattacks from within the city.】
"By bypassing Iga, we will expose our army's flank to Tachibana Aoden's eyes."
"Ju Qingden can lead his army to follow our army at any time and attack our army's flanks."
"This is an inevitable war. Please be mentally prepared!"
"However, you don't need to be too nervous."
"Nio's abilities are certainly terrifying, but we still have a huge advantage!"
"According to reliable information, the shogunate troops currently stationed in Iga are only Tachibana Aoto's Shinsengumi and part of the Aizu army, and the total number is less than two hundred!"
"The ancients said: 'One burst of energy will be exhausted again, and three times it will be exhausted' - this ancient saying is really suitable for us!"
"Although our troops are strong, they generally lack training."
"If we cannot conquer it for a long time, chaos will inevitably occur!"
"Therefore, the first battle is the decisive battle!"
"We will use all our strength in the first battle! Use all our trump cards! Annihilate the Shinsengumi in one go! Take Iga!"
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Qingden pointed to a corner of the map.
"This is our 'city'."
"The bandit army has surrounded us on three sides: east, west, and south. Only the north side is protected from the attack because it is adjacent to the cliff."
"When the war begins, there will definitely be a huge number of thieves and soldiers coming from the east, west and south like a tide!"
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Settsu Yorimitsu pointed to a corner of the map.
"Everyone, please look! This is the Shinsengumi's position!"
"It is adjacent to a cliff to the north, and it is not convenient for our troops to deploy here."
"In other words, only the east, west, and south sides are suitable for use as battlefields!"
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"So, our first phase of combat goal is very simple, that is to hold on to the position! Never let the rebels board this place!"
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"So, our first phase of combat goal is very simple, that is to attack with all our strength! Spare no effort to attack!"
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"The terrain in the east is gentler and the most open, making it the most ideal battlefield. The bandits will definitely use the east as their main attack direction!"
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"The terrain in the east is gentler and the terrain is the most open. There is no more suitable battlefield than this. We will use the east as our main attack direction!"
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"So... let's let go of the defense in the east! It's enough to only place a minimum amount of defense force in the east, and let the bandits attack!"
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"Take all those who have learned martial arts and those who are strong and healthy... In short, mobilize all the elite soldiers of our army to the east! We must form a overwhelming force in the east!"
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"The Fourth and Sixth Divisions are responsible for the eastern front. Serizawa Kamo will be the overall commander in this area."
"The fifth and tenth divisions are responsible for the western front. Sanosuke Harada will be the overall commander in this area."
"The Seventh and Eighth Divisions are responsible for the southern front. Sanako Chiba will be the overall commander in this area."
"General Director Okita is responsible for monitoring the northern front."
To be continued...