"Yes." Hidenobu Honda showed a satisfied look, his brows filled with pride.

The armies of the daimyo do not belong to each other, and even hate each other. Those who can command the armies of the daimyo are extraordinary people themselves.

"Bring me a map." Hidenobu Honda said in a deep voice to his nickname.

"Yes." Xiao Xing bent down and answered, turned around and went down. Soon after, he took back a huge map and laid it on the ground.

Hidenobu Honda held a round stick, stood up, walked to the map, and said, "This is the layout of the Han army. Are you familiar with it?"

"The Han army is in Kyoto City and has opened its mouth and wants to eat us."

Having said this, Hidenobu Honda showed a sneer on his face.

The generals nodded upon hearing this. The intention of the Han army was very obvious, and they surrounded the area for reinforcements.

But there is also a problem.

Sasaki Kiyomori said: "But Lord Hidenobu, we know the intentions of the Han army, but we have to go because this is the residence of His Majesty the Emperor."

"If Kyoto is captured by the Han army and His Majesty the Emperor is captured by the Han army, it will cause a huge shock in Fuso. We cannot afford this consequence."

"Yes. Qingsheng people are right. So we must control the situation carefully. We cannot let Kyoto be captured by the Han army, nor can it be surrounded by the Han army for reinforcements."

Honda Hidenobu hummed and said with a smile.

The generals frowned, some pondered, and some shook their heads. You both have your cake and eat it, where can anything in this world be so cheap?

Honda Hidenobu was already confident, but he did not immediately reveal his strategy. Instead, he said: "According to my statistics, our army has more than 20,000 people."

"But many of them are rogues and militiamen. Their combat effectiveness is not very good."

"So. I decided to hone the army here in Shaoshan and enhance its combat effectiveness."

Before the generals could speak, Honda Hidenobu added: "Okubo Tadamitsu-sama has also gathered more than 20,000 people in Kyoto. Relying on the city wall, we can resist and weaken the strength of the Han army."

The generals who were thinking quickly understood immediately.

But they were still shocked. Sasaki Kiyomori frowned and asked, "I understand what Hidenobu-sama means."

"But we watched helplessly as Kyoto was attacked without immediately rescuing us. We borrowed Kyoto's power to weaken the Han army. I'm afraid there will be resentment in Lord Okubo Tadamitsu's heart."

"It's not easy to explain to the general, either."

"Besides, this speed is hard to predict. What if Kyoto is attacked?"

Honda Hidenobu nodded and said: "Master Kiyosho is right. So, we have to tell the general our plan."

"It's not that we intentionally put Kyoto in danger. It's that if we send troops now, we are very likely to be eaten by the Han army."

"It's a helpless move."

"As for Okubo Tadamitsu-sama, after the war is over, I will personally plead guilty to him."

"Don't worry about Kyoto, it's very strong."

"Yes." Sasaki Kiyomori had no other choice but to obey.

Following Honda Hidenobu's order, the reinforcements from various daimyo stayed in the camp near Shaoshan to hone their fighting strength and stay put.

............

noon.

Inside and outside Kyoto.

The Han army retreated to the barracks like a tide, and the soldiers began to eat. The siege engines were withdrawn, waiting for the afternoon attack.

The Fuso defenders on the city got a chance to breathe. They hurriedly gasped for air, sat on the ground, or simply lay down, taking the opportunity to regain their strength.

Taking advantage of this moment, a large number of people carrying rice balls and other food climbed onto the city wall and handed them to the defenders.

Regardless of their hands being covered with blood, the defenders grabbed the rice balls and swallowed them in big gulps.

Okubo Tadamitsu led some warriors to the city wall, looked around, and frowned. Although he had been mentally prepared, the tyranny of the Han army still exceeded his expectations.

The defense of Kyoto City was not as strong as he imagined.

But the armies of various famous people actually stopped at Shaoshan.

Okubo Tadamitsu also guessed Hidenobu Honda's intentions and knew what was going on, but he still felt dissatisfied. If Kyoto was captured, he would have no choice but to commit seppuku.

Damn it.

With a "bump" sound, Okubo Tadamitsu clenched his fist with his right hand and hit the wall heavily, with a little regret on his face.

If we had known earlier, it would be better to send His Majesty the Emperor and all the ministers out of the city first.

I'm arrogant.

Han army.

Wang Gui's camp is an independent camp in the north of Kyoto. Inside the Chinese army's tent.

Wu Nian was sitting on the main seat in casual clothes. Below him were Kitahara Sosuke, Wang Gui and Kyogoku Yukiri.

Wu Nian raised his right hand and gently pinched his chin. "This man named Honda Hidenobu is worthy of being called the third best person in the world. He guessed my intention and responded accordingly."

"It's hard to handle now." Wang Gui sighed. If Hidenobu Honda was a fool, he would have led his troops to come to the rescue.

If you surround a point and call for reinforcements, you will be successful.

But now.

"It doesn't matter." A smile appeared in Wu Nian's eyes, he shook his head and said, "We hold the Emperor in our hands."

"Continue to let the three generals storm Kyoto. Okubo Tadamitsu in the city cannot hold on and will definitely ask for help in waves."

"Hidenobu Honda is very prestigious, resourceful, and capable. But the ragtag group of people under his command, even if he is allowed to hone his combat power, what use will it be?"

"I will lead you personally. It will be easy to defeat him in a field battle."

"That's true." Wang Gui laughed when he heard this. The King of Han led the Ouchi guards Wanhu to personally go into battle to deal with the mob under Honda Hidenobu. Can they still fail?

It's a little more troublesome, but the result is still the same.

Hidenobu Honda is just a grasshopper after autumn, let him jump around again.

art of war.

Lure the enemy into attacking.

Wu Nian didn't have any good means, so he captured Kyoto and the emperor beat him wildly, forcing Hidenobu Honda to go into battle.

Shaoshan camp.

Honda Hidenobu led his retainers to patrol the military camp. After carefully observing all the daimyo's troops, he returned to the big tent and sat down.

There was a look of satisfaction on his face and he said: "Although it was only a short period of ten days, the appearance of the army of the great names is much better than it was ten days ago."

"The Han army is still storming Kyoto, causing heavy casualties. The situation is developing in our favor."

The retainers nodded one after another with smiles on their faces. They looked at their lord, full of trust and respect.

Our lord is the third in the world.

Both in terms of intelligence and bravery, they are both super powerful beings.

Although the Han army is powerful, it is just a plaything in the palm of our lord.

"Da da da!!!" At this moment, there was a rapid sound of horse hoofbeats. Soon after, a warrior was brought in.

Panting, the samurai knelt down on one knee, lowered his head and said, "Sir Hidenobu, Kyoto really can't hold on any longer. Please send troops quickly, Hidenobu-sama."

"If you don't send troops, Tadamitsu-sama will organize troops and lead His Majesty the Emperor to break out."

Honda Hidenobu's face suddenly showed a solemn look. This was already the eighth wave of messengers from Okubo Tadamitsu, and all the previous ones were rejected by him.

But this time the words were serious.

Breakout?

It seems that everything is really at the end of its rope.

But that's okay.

The Han army attacked the city so violently that it must have suffered heavy losses. And my army has also improved its combat effectiveness.

Surrounding the spot for support?

No.

It was a combination of inside and outside, and all the Han troops were eaten.
Chapter completed!