Yiyin held the reins with one hand, raised his head and chest on the horse and scanned the river bank. The hundreds of horses behind him waited with bated breath, waiting for the order from the imperial office.
Monokenban rode back from the lower reaches and ran to the imperial court.
"Report! A large military force has been spotted at the downstream outlet. Fumu Ferry is crowded with people, and they are fording across the river."
Xiaodao Zhen bowed.
"Otaisuo, what do you think?"
Yiyin asks about things.
"How many people have crossed the river now? Have they set up camp?"
"It is estimated that there are no less than 3,000 people, and they are still driving piles and setting up camp."
Yiyin was surprised.
One day ago, there was no news from Zengshan Castle on the southern route, and Hinomiya Castle was captured. However, the northern route was still dragging its feet, with only a few thousand people crossing the river. Over there at Shengxing Temple, did they think fighting was just an outing?
He squinted his eyes and thought. Xiaodao Zhizhen didn't dare to speak casually and was speechless for a while.
Behind him, Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna stepped forward and said.
"The imperial office has always been slow to send troops to Xiangzong and has weak defenses. This is a God-given opportunity.
I would like to be the vanguard and surprise her for a while, trying to drive these thieves and nuns down the river."
Yoshigan glanced at Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna, she was so proactive today. No matter before sending troops or now, she has been showing her loyalty.
The dragon behind him was not willing to be outdone and shouted.
"His Royal Highness Hatakeyama has a distinguished status at the Imperial Palace. Let me be the vanguard!"
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna turned around and glared.
I'm not trying to stand in the front row, but I'm just trying to please the imperial court. You idiot, you always compete with me for my favor, do you want to increase your loyalty?
Nagarenryu is not afraid of her. Even if Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna returns to take charge of the family, he is still the nominal Noto lord and cannot control the Naga family's Anasui Castle.
Yiyin didn't bother to pay attention to the discord between them, just to seek benefits. He was wondering if there was something wrong behind the scenes because the military forces of the Yixiang clan on the northern and southern fronts were so poorly coordinated.
This time, Echichu Ichizong's behavior was strange. With the height of Echuchu's 100,000 stone, he provoked the Uesugi Jinbo coalition forces. Is he seeking death?
Even if the Xiangzong temple in Xinchuan County was destroyed, they wouldn't be so stupid that they would hit an egg with an egg, right? Or, do they have someone else to rely on?
Yiyin shook his head and stopped thinking about it. If he had time to think about it, it would be better to catch a few people and ask them so he could make a guess.
he said.
"Change horses and prepare for battle."
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna and Nagarenryu looked at each other with awe in their hearts.
Is this Godaisuo really like the legend? He likes to go into battle and rush to the front. He doesn't wear a haori, and only wears a haori. What should he do if something happens?
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna came forward and said sincerely.
"You are so honored by the Imperial Palace, why don't we be the vanguard to drive away these thieves and nuns for you?"
Yiyin glanced at her and said.
"Since I debuted, I have never hesitated in front of the battle. I have never had the habit of hiding behind others and giving orders.
You are loyal to the emperor and serve the public, I also want you to see clearly whether the person you serve the public is worthy of your following."
After saying that, Yiyin jumped off his horse and began to inspect the ordnance.
The concubines behind them were silent for a long time, feeling some inexplicable emotions in their hearts. Then everyone dismounted together, changing horses and arranging their swords and guns.
Yiyin ignored the eyes behind him and prepared himself for the battle. As long as he turned on the killing mode, he would not be fatally injured. The hood was too heavy and it consumed his physical strength.
The Ji Warrior in this world has excellent physical fitness. He has been exercising all year round and has developed six-pack abs. However, he is not as good as the physical fitness of these women. It would be better to bear less weight.
Besides, his heroic posture can increase the morale of his own army, so why not do it.
Half a quarter of an hour later, Yiyin put on another horse with strong strength and said to his left and right.
"Set off!"
After saying that, he took the lead and walked down the river bank. Behind him, Naomasa Ii and others from Kamao clan followed closely.
Yamamotoji Takanobu and Kojima Ozhen knew how powerful this man was, so they ran forward, but the Noto princesses looked at each other in shock.
Follow him and charge? If this Yutaisuo rushes blindly and is surrounded, wouldn't everyone follow and finish the game together? But even if it feels inappropriate, there is no time to think too much, so we have to bite the bullet and follow.
Yoshigan in front slowed down his horse a little, walked side by side with Naomasa Ii behind him, and whispered.
"Follow me carefully and be sure to follow me closely!"
Ii Naomasa's childish face was tense and serious. A set of temporary dungarees he found didn't fit, so he had to tie them tightly around his body and use them reluctantly.
She nodded and said.
"I will definitely protect the Odaisho!"
Yiyin glanced at her and was too lazy to say anything to her.
I am invincible and still need your protection? I want you to come closer because I am afraid that you, a stubborn girl, will die on the battlefield so that I can protect you at the critical moment.
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Downstream of the Yamada River, the sun is halfway to the west, which is the sleepiest time in the afternoon.
Fushigi Ferry is only a dozen miles away from Shengxing Temple. A little further upstream is the small turn of the Yamada River from the east.
This section of the river is wide and gentle. It is not the flood season now, and the water depth has just reached knee level. Whether it is to build a bridge or plank, or to swim directly across, it is easy.
Yiyin comes from upstream along the south bank.
From a distance, I saw wooden piles erected along the bank, and the stockade didn't even have a few fences. It seemed that there was still a lot of noise and crowds of people on the river bank.
There were no sentries outside, and a group of people crowded together by the river without knowing what they were doing, completely exposing their backs to Yiyin.
good chance!
Even so, Yiyin did not dare to underestimate the enemy. It was difficult to deal with even three thousand pigs, let alone those who were armed with weapons.
He only has a hundred knight warriors, who are rushing from Takaoka Castle. Their physical strength and horsepower cannot last, so they must be defeated at once.
He turned on the insight mode and observed carefully. At first glance, he became even more confused. Yi Shui's physical strength was exhausted, and Yi Shui's fighting spirit was weakened.
It seems... easier to drive than pigs? Are they crossing the river to deliver food to themselves?
Yoshigami glanced at the hesitant Noto warriors behind him, and suddenly became extremely ambitious. I want you to see what it means to be able to defeat a thousand people with one horse!
he shouted.
"Kamoji Township! Light up the Ashikaga white flag and raise the Biji flag!
All ladies, charge with me!"
As soon as the military flag came out, there was no retreat. Yiyin then pulled out his spear, clamped the horse's belly, and rushed to the front of the queue.
The Hamo clan had already prepared flags, and pulled out two flags and placed them on both sides of the horse's back. A Ji warrior behind her picked up the conch hanging on his chest and started blowing it.
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By the river, Ishioka Shinichi dug his ears, turned his head away, and pretended not to hear.
Ono Meimu, who had just crossed the river, shook the water drops on her clothes and gritted her teeth.
"I ask again, will you listen to my instructions?"
Ishioka Shinichi chuckled.
"Onohime, you are just a lay practitioner, not even a nun.
The head of Shengxing Temple, the nun wants us to obey orders, just give orders. It is against the rules to send you here, how can we obey orders?"
Ono Meimu glanced at her and knew she was in the wrong.
Yori Zhao ordered the nun regiment of Shengxing Temple to cross the river. This was to force the Yikui people under Zuiquan Temple to obey the order and quickly descend to the stronghold to prepare for tomorrow's war.
What the general meant was her personal decision-making based on the war situation. But Sheng Xingsi was not made of wood and had her own ideas.