On April 21, the thirteenth year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty, at the same time that the South Route Army won the great victory in Iwakuni, the Huben Guard North Route Army, under the command of Wu Liehou Ding Yunyi, completed the landing in Kanze!
The Huben Guards Navy did not encounter any resistance at sea, and the closed-door Japanese navy was completely unable to stop the Huben Guards Navy's attack.
The extremely smooth landing greatly increased the confidence of the Huben Guards officers and soldiers. The enemy they faced was Aida Sho who was defending Takaoka.
When he learned that the Ming army suddenly landed in Kanazawa in large numbers, Aida Sho was shocked. He never dreamed that such a terrible day would come.
What did the Ming army want to do? Did the Ming army want to capture its own territory?
Aida Sho's first idea was to abandon Takaoka and retreat quickly. However, this idea was quickly opposed by his retainer Kamikawako.
Shangchuan Lake - Lizi Lake!
Ding Yunyi's old rival, although Ding Yunyi never knew why this person named "Lizi Lake" or "Shangchuan Lake" in Japanese was so painful to him, and he always had to fight against himself.
It didn't take long for Kamikawa Lake to take refuge with Aida Sho, but in a short period of time, he quickly gained Aida Sho's trust, just like Shimazu Mitsuhisa back then, it was an unconditional trust.
After learning that Aida Sho was ready to abandon Takaoka, Lake Kamikawa quickly rejected Aida Sho's idea: "If we abandon Takaoka now, the enemy will be flat, and they will follow us closely.
Kill, no matter where we run, they will follow us. Is this what you want to see? Are you willing to become a prisoner of the enemy?"
Aida Xiang hesitated for a moment: "Mr. Kamikawa, you are right, but with our current strength, we cannot stop the enemy's attack."
"Yes, it is true that our strength cannot stop the enemy's attack!" Kamikawa Lake did not deny this fact: "But we do not need to fight the enemy to death. We will use Gaogang Castle as the first defense point, and then lead the main force to retreat to
The line from Mount Akaishi to Matsumoto is for real defense! Sir, Mount Akaishi has a geographical advantage and is close to Kyoto, so we can organize an effective defense. We can also receive reinforcements from Kyoto at any time, which increases our chances of winning."
Aida Xiang relied heavily on Kamikawako, and he nodded once Kamikawako said something. When Kamikawako finished speaking, he felt that this plan was perfect to the extreme.
But he still had a question in his mind: "Then those who defend Gaogang will be very dangerous."
"Compared to the entire plan, their sacrifices are completely valuable." Lake Kamikawa said calmly: "For Japan, everyone must be prepared to sacrifice their lives. And I have already thought of the person responsible for the defense of Takaoka.
Jiro Okumoto. This man is very brave, but simple-minded. I believe he will complete the orders given by you to the letter."
Aida Sho nodded frequently, and then someone called Okumoto Jiro in.
Of course, he would not tell Jiro Okumoto his full plan directly, but would tell his retainers that the enemy was launching a massive attack, and in order to ensure that the enemy was repelled, two lines of defense would be set up.
With Takaoka Castle as the center, Okumoto Jiro was fully responsible for the defense of Takaoka Castle. The second line of defense was at Hakusan, forming a response to Takaoka Castle.
Aida Sho did not tell his retainers that the real second line of defense was actually at Mount Akaishi...
Instead of having any doubts, Jiro Okumoto was overjoyed. General? This is what he dreams of. This will bring his samurai career to a new level.
"Please give me this glorious mission!" Jiro Okumoto was full of confidence: "I will not let you down!"
Aida Xiang and Kamikawa Ko looked at each other with complicated expressions...
...
Takaoka Castle is already in sight!
The person who personally commanded the Northern Route Army was Ding Yunyi. From the moment he completed the landing in Kanazawa, he already knew that although he would encounter various difficulties on the way forward, no one could stop his victory.
The Northern Route Army is like an iron fist, completely crushing all obstacles in front of it!
Starting from the landing at Kanazawa, there was not much resistance along the way, but when we arrived at Takaoka Castle, something different appeared.
The Japanese have heavily fortified Gaogang and have no intention of escaping!
This is somewhat beyond Ding Yunyi's expectation. Judging from the information passed by the Golden Sword Guard, Xiang Tian Xiang, the lord of Gaogang City, is not a brave person.
Originally, according to the plan, the Tiger Guards would only spend a small amount of time here, and then quickly pass through here, climb over the Akaishi Mountains, and go straight to Kyoto, the capital of Japan!
But what appears in front of me now is different from the information.
Ding Yunyi fully trusted Xie Tian and the Golden Blade Guards under his command. Their intelligence would not be wrong. There must be a problem in some link.
Soon the mystery is solved...
"Shangchuan Lake? Lizi Lake?" When he heard the name again, Ding Yunyi's brows knitted together. The last time he heard this name, it was from Zheng Sen's mouth.
And now this name has reached my ears again...
"Information came from Takaoka. Kamikawako proposed to Aida Sho that Takaoka Castle should be used as the first line of defense to delay the progress of our army as much as possible, and then start a decisive battle with our army in the Akaishi Mountains."
Ding Yunyi didn't take the enemy's defense too seriously: "Shangchuan Lake, Lizi Lake. I'm very surprised. I haven't offended this person in my memory. Why is he always my enemy?"
The subordinates looked at each other in confusion. The Marquis himself didn't know. Who else could give him the answer?
Wang Wei came to the map and said: "Master Hou, no matter who that Shangchuan Lake is, his plan is feasible. Using Gaogang as an obstacle to delay our army's advance, he assembled all the heavy troops in Chishi Mountain and took advantage of the geographical advantage.
, and with direct reinforcements from Kyoto, this battle will indeed not be easy to fight."
"Is there an easy battle to fight?" Ding Yunyi put away his thoughts and smiled: "All kinds of difficulties will appear anytime and anywhere on the battlefield. There is nothing to make a fuss about. The Japanese want to stop us here, then
Just follow their thoughts and capture Gaogang Castle first, then sit back and rest for a while, while the main force attacks the Japanese at Akaishi Mountain!"
He doesn't care at all, he always has to find a way to deal with the enemy in front of him!
Marquis Wu Lie is determined to attack Gaogang City!
When the artillery arrived one after another, the Tiger Guards did not even make too many adjustments. The cannonballs rained down on Gaogang City.
The artillery shells destroyed all the forces in front of them that dared to stop them, and the artillery fire destroyed every Japanese who tried to resist in Gaogang City.
There is only one person with the strongest determination to resist in Takaoka City: Jiro Okumoto.
He regarded the task assigned to him by Mr. Aida Xiang as the greatest honor in his life, and he also firmly believed in Mr. Aida Xiang's promise to him:
The adults are right behind you and can provide you with the most necessary reinforcements at any time.
No matter how fierce the artillery fire was, Jiro Okumoto always held firm to this belief in his heart. Amidst the fierce artillery fire, he shouted loudly and commanded.
Nothing to be afraid of. Just some intimidation from artillery fire.
But the progress of the matter was completely different from what he imagined. The enemy's artillery was not what he recognized at all. The damage caused by each shell was so terrible, and the damage caused by each shell to Takaoka City was so great
huge!
Gaogang City's city wall continued to have gaps under the destruction of artillery fire. Once the Ming army discovered any gaps, all the artillery shells would be concentrated here overwhelmingly.
Especially in the southeast corner.
In the first bombardment, a gap was opened. However, the Ming army was not in a hurry to attack from here.
They kept bombarding this place with artillery shells, constantly tearing the gap wide. Jiro Okumoto had tried his best to think of any conceivable method, and even tried to risk his life to fill the gap under the enemy's fierce artillery fire.
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But this has had little effect...
The Ming army's artillery fire was very fierce and very accurate. The landing position of each shell would not deviate much. Those Japanese who were driven to fill the gap often fell under the Ming army's artillery fire before they got close.
A mess of death and injury.
As this gap grew and more and more gaps appeared, Jiro Okumoto knew that the Ming army would soon launch a general offensive, but this was the first day of the defense battle of Takaoka Castle!
Although he was reluctant in his heart, Jiro Okumoto had to do this... He was forced to send people to ask Aida Sho for reinforcements on the first day of the defense battle of Takaoka Castle.
At night, the sound of artillery finally gradually stopped...
Jiro Okumoto breathed a sigh of relief. Today finally passed without incident. As for tomorrow? Let’s talk about tomorrow after tomorrow.
But Wu Liehou Ding Yunyi, who was standing opposite him, was unwilling to give him such an opportunity.
A raid team of 800 people has been formed.
After a whole day of bombardment, the Japanese who were frightened by the sound of the cannon were exhausted. When night came, they thought it was the safest moment.
Ding Yunyi knew that his chance to seize Gaogang City as quickly as possible had arrived!
Eight hundred warriors! The hope of breaking through Gaogang City as soon as possible is placed on them, and the one who commands these eight hundred warriors is Wang Wei!
Ding Yunyi doesn't have to say too much to this brother who has followed him for so long. Wang Wei knows what he should do!
Just as Wang Wei was preparing to set off, reinforcements from the Tiger Guards arrived!
Taiwan's defense - Duan San'er!
"Duan San'er has met your lord!" When he saw Ding Yunyi, Duan San'er couldn't hide his inner joy: "I have been ordered by your lord to immediately raise Taiwan's troops to assist in the battle!"
"Okay! Good job Duan San'er!" Ding Yunyi said happily: "Is there any problem with Taiwan's defense?"
"My lord, Taiwan is fully prepared. Anyone who dares to attack Taiwan without authorization will definitely make it impossible for them to come back!" Duan San'er responded loudly and with no time to think.
Ding Yunyi liked Duan San'er. Although this man was not a brave general under his command and had little connection with the wise generals, his loyalty was enough to win Ding Yunyi's trust.
When he heard that the night attack on Gaogang City was about to begin, Duan Saner immediately said: "Why don't you give me this skill, sir?"
Wang Wei's eyes suddenly widened, and Ding Yunyi hurriedly smiled and said, "Don't fight with anyone, Wang Wei is on the first team, and A Hu is on the second team. Now that Duan San is here, Duan San is on the second team!"
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Ah Hu was immediately unhappy, but the person who issued this unspecified order was not only Wu Liehou, but also his brother-in-law...
The moonlight has climbed into the sky, and its soft moonlight is spreading on the earth. This is not very beneficial for a night attack. But the Japanese on the opposite side are really too tired.
Most of them have already fallen asleep, and half of the city wall has been temporarily repaired, and they are just watching there alone without anyone caring or asking.
Countless figures appeared under the moonlight...
It's getting closer and closer, but Gaogang Castle still doesn't notice anything...
Finally, a Japanese man opened his eyes for some unknown reason. He yawned long and suddenly realized something was wrong.
What are those under the moonlight?
The Japanese stared blankly, then suddenly woke up and shouted sternly: "Enemies! Warning! Enemies are attacking at night!"
But by this time I realized it was too late...
Wang Wei, who was rushing at the front, no longer had to hide anything. He suddenly stood up and shouted: "Hu Ben Guards, charge!"
Tiger Guard! Charge!
All eight hundred warriors stood up, and a tide of shouts came from their mouths!
Night attack on Takaoka! Night attack on Japanese pirates!
Those Japanese who were still sleeping were immediately thrown into chaos under such a sudden blow. When the enemy had already rushed in front of them, they hurriedly picked up their weapons.
But it's too late.
Sad screams spread throughout the battlefield, the steel knife was raised again and again, and then fell again and again...
Countless Japanese pirates fell under the steel sword, and countless Japanese pirates groaned sadly in the pool of blood. They had no chance to resist such raiders.
The fire light came from here and fell clearly into Ding Yunyi's eyes. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Duan San, it's your turn!"
"Yes!" Duan San'er stood up with high spirits: "Brothers, fight with me!"
The second team charged forward ferociously.
"Eccentric!" At this time, Ah Hu's voice came from the side: "I know how to use them. I am your relative. Not only did you not let me take the lead, you also gave Duan San the chance of the second team."
Ding Yunyi laughed "haha": "What's the hurry? There are plenty of opportunities in war. Doesn't Japan, which is so big, not even give you a chance to perform?"
Having said this, he glanced at Li Dingguo who was aside. Although Li Dingguo was equally eager to try, he was able to control his emotions.
Perhaps in his opinion, waiting patiently for Wu Liehou’s call is more important than Ah Hu’s impatient response! Piao Tian Literature registered members recommend this work