Outside the city, the Japanese pirate army has gathered, and the warships are slowly approaching the Nantou Navy. A big battle is about to break out.

"Brothers, let's teach these old soldiers a lesson!"

Coffin Fa was riding on a big black horse that he had snatched. Facing the menacing officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, he was not afraid at all, and his face showed contempt.

"good!"

The Japanese pirates were also unafraid. Facing the Guangzhou Guards who took the initiative to fight, they did not feel timid in their hearts.

Over the years, I have been following the officers and soldiers, and I have long understood the moral character of the officers and soldiers. They seem to have a decent appearance, and the equipment seems to be well-equipped, but in reality, when it comes to life and death, their commander can run faster than anyone else.

More importantly, they had killed the Guangzhou guards and fled a few days ago, and they already had a psychological advantage.

In order to deal with the imminent navy, this group of Japanese pirates has been divided, leaving only 2,000 men and horses. With two thousand versus four thousand, the Japanese pirates are undoubtedly at a disadvantage in numbers, but their morale is even higher.

When the two sides were two hundred steps apart, Li Mu ordered them to reorganize their formation, resulting in a confrontation between the two armies.

Li Mu was riding on a tall maroon horse, holding a long knife in his hand, and his eyes showed the fighting spirit of looking forward to death. He was not sure of victory in this battle, but he had no idea of ​​retreating.

"Haha... In order to save a mere hundred thousand taels of silver, you officials actually asked you to come out and die. You are really obedient!"

Coffin was born in the Ming Dynasty, and he was once a well-known mine owner. He had long seen the decay of the Ming Dynasty, and deliberately spoke out to reduce the morale of the other party.

"It is my duty as a sergeant of the Ming Dynasty to exterminate you Japanese pirates. You should wash your neck and wait to die!" Li Mu not only did not lose his energy, but responded with even more energy.

"Arrogant!"

Coffin snorted coldly, the anger in his heart ignited, he raised his hand and waved forward, but he chose to take the initiative.

"Brothers, come on!"

Li Mu also gave the order and fearlessly faced the Japanese pirate army.

At the top of the city, the chiefs of the three divisions had already arrived in front of the city, looking down at the bloody battle that was about to take place.

Huang Hui seemed to be dissatisfied. He didn't look at Lin Haoran from beginning to end, but his old face remained tense. But he didn't know whether he was worried about the safety of the soldiers or blaming Lin Haoran for taking advantage of him.

money, or both.

"shoot!"

"put!"

When the two sides were a hundred steps apart, a large number of arrows and small lead bullets fell from the sky into the opponent's formation.

Phew! Phew! Phew!

Although there is a shield wall in front, many arrows or small lead bullets are blocked by the shield. However, there are too many arrows or small lead bullets, but they fall from the gaps or top of the shield wall, and are inserted into the chests of the soldiers behind them.

On the ground, blood splattered.

For a time, bows and crossbows kept firing, and arrows flew everywhere.

The Guangzhou Guards obviously had more bows and arrows, but due to the protection of shield walls and armor, their damage to Japanese pirates was very limited.

The Japanese pirates wore light armor or iron armor to protect their bodies and suffered minimal damage. At the same time, they fought back against the Guangzhou guards, so it was not anyone who took advantage.

Since both sides lacked horses and were neither good at mounted combat, there was no cavalry to interfere on the battlefield. The two sides had to advance directly and steadily, and then engage in a hand-to-hand battle.

One hundred steps, eighty steps, fifty steps...

The two sides got closer and closer, and the number of casualties began to continue to rise. Every moment, someone screamed and fell to the ground, which brought fear to the companions in the formation, causing the military formations of both sides to be affected.

Li Mu, who was riding on the big horse, saw the problem and immediately shouted loudly: "Don't mess up, don't retreat! Let's continue to move forward, vowing to wipe out these Japanese pirates and be loyal to the country!"

The formation in which the coffins were issued was also not stable. After all, these pirates were not real dead men. Many of them were just trying to make a fortune. But now, a fight was about to take place, and it was inevitable that some timidity would arise in my heart.

Of course, they were able to join the sea as bandits, and they had already chosen to hang their heads on their belts. In terms of ruthlessness, they were indeed stronger than the Guangzhou Guard. In particular, a group of Shin Japanese who were not afraid of death took the lead, which relieved them a lot of pressure.

The coffin-haired eyes revealed the desire to win, and he shouted loudly and crudely: "Go forward! Let's rush into Guangzhou City, and all the gold, silver, treasures and women in it will be ours!"

"Kill!"

With only a dozen steps left, the two sides immediately charged and killed each other. The sword and shield soldiers and spear troops inserted into the opponent's formation, and the two parties immediately engaged in hand-to-hand combat, and a bloody fight began.

puff!

A spike gun penetrated the chest of a Japanese pirate, blood spilled from his mouth, and his eyes clearly showed his reluctance for the beautiful world.

puff!

A Japanese pirate holding a Japanese sword swung at the soldier's neck, and a human head immediately rolled to the ground, and then was kicked into the scattered battle formation and disappeared.

puff!

puff!

At every moment, someone falls into a pool of blood, presenting a cruel scene on the battlefield.

In just a moment, corpses were everywhere and blood spread, turning this spring-filled meadow into a hell on earth.

"Brothers, hold on!"

Li Mu had handed over the command to the deputy general and personally led his soldiers forward to fight. It must be said that his heroic move won the favor of many soldiers and forcibly stabilized the formation.

Despite this, even though the strength of the Guangzhou Guard was twice that of the Japanese pirates, the decline gradually became apparent and the Japanese pirates seemed to have the advantage.

"Linfutai, we are no match for these Japanese pirates, let them withdraw immediately!"

Although Huang Hui has not made any great achievements, he is an absolute veteran in the military and political system, so he can easily see the situation on the battlefield. For the first time, he looked directly at Lin Haoran and directly advised him, but his eyes seemed to have a hint of schadenfreude.

meaning.

Wang Bai and Ding Yizhong turned to look at Lin Haoran, feeling more regretful in their hearts.

After the defeat in this battle, not only did the situation in Guangzhou City become worse, but the most dazzling new star in the Ming Dynasty's official circles may also die young. Maybe he can still survive to the position of six ministers, but he will want to join

I'm afraid it will be very difficult for him. This stain will accompany his entire career.

Lin Haoran looked a little different from usual. He seemed to be less respectful to these three superiors. He was a little more energetic, but he responded calmly: "Everyone, please be patient!"

"Lin Futai, you are still so stubborn. Are you willing to let the Japanese invaders invade Guangzhou City?" Huang Hui immediately shouted angrily, as if a powder keg had been lit.

But at this moment, a mighty army quietly appeared from the west and headed straight for the Japanese pirates' back to cover them up.

Phew! Phew! Phew!
Chapter completed!