Yiyin held the reins with one hand and glanced at the river bank with his head raised and chest raised. The hundred knights behind him held their breath, waiting for the order from the imperial office.
Monojianban rode back from the lower reaches and ran to the imperial court.
"Report! A large military force was found at the downstream outlet. There are a sea of people at Fumu Ferry, and they are wading across the river."
Kojima bowed.
"Otaisuo, do you see?"
Yiyin asked about things.
"How many people have crossed the river now? Have they set up camp?"
"Visually 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 line, and Sun Palace Castle was captured. But the northern route was still dragging its feet, with only a few thousand people crossing the river. At Shengxing Temple, do you think fighting is just an outing?
He squinted his eyes and thought. Xiaodao Zuzhen didn't dare to speak casually and was speechless for a while.
Behind him, Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna stepped forward and said.
"In the imperial office, Xiangzong has always been slow to send troops and has weak defenses. This is a God-given opportunity.
I would like to be the vanguard and try to drive these thieves down the river. "
Yoshigan glanced at Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna, she was so proactive today. No matter before sending troops or now, they have always shown their loyalty.
Chang Lianlong behind him shouted, not to be outdone.
"His Royal Highness Hatakeyama has a noble status at the Imperial Palace. Let me be the vanguard!"
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna turned around and glared.
I am taking the vanguard, not because I am planning to stand in the first row, but because I want to please the imperial office. You idiot, you always compete with me for favor, do you want to raise the price of loyalty?
Chang Lianlong is not afraid of her. Even if Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna returns to take charge of the family, he will still be the nominal head of Noto and cannot control the Naga family's Anamizu 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 Xiang Zong on the northern and southern fronts were so poorly coordinated.
This time, Echichu Ichizong's behavior was strange. Just because Echuchu was 100,000 stone high, he provoked the Uesugi Jinbo coalition forces. Was he seeking death?
Even if the Ichixiang sect temple in Xinchuan County was destroyed, he wouldn't be so insane that he would hit an egg against a stone, right? Or maybe they have something else to rely on?
Yiyin shook his head and stopped thinking about it. If you have time to think wildly, it would be better to catch a few people and ask them so that you can 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 imperial minister really like the legend, and likes to go into battle and rush to the front? He doesn't wear a haori, and only wears a haori. If something happens, what should he do?
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna came forward and said sincerely.
"Your Majesty, why don't we serve as the vanguard to drive away these thieves and nuns for you?"
Yiyin glanced at her and said.
"Since I debuted, I have never stood still in front of the battle. I have never had the habit of hiding behind others and giving orders.
You are loyal to the king, and I want you to see it clearly. Is the object of your devotion worthy of your following? "
After saying that, Yiyin jumped off his horse and began to inspect the ordnance.
The ladies behind him were silent for a long time, with some inexplicable emotions in their hearts. Then everyone dismounted together and arranged their swords and guns while changing horses.
Yiyin ignored the eyes behind him and prepared himself for battle. As long as killing mode is on, he won't be fatally wounded. Wearing a hood that is too heavy actually consumes his energy.
The Ji warriors of this world have excellent physical fitness. He has been exercising all year round and has developed six-pack abs, but he is not as good as these women's physical fitness. 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, Ii Naomasa and other conspirators in Kamao clan's hometown 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? If this imperial officer rushes blindly and is surrounded, wouldn't everyone just follow him and finish the game together? But even if he felt something was wrong, he didn't have time to think too much, so he had to bite the bullet and follow.
Yoshigan in front slowed down his horse slightly, and stood side by side with Naomasa Ii behind him, and whispered.
"Follow me, and be sure to follow me closely!"
Ii Naomasa's childish face was tense and serious. A set of temporary dungarees I found didn't fit, so I had to tie them tightly and use them reluctantly.
She nodded and said.
"I will definitely protect the Oitaisho!"
Yiyin glanced at her and was too lazy to talk to her.
I am invincible and still need your protection? I want you to come closer because I'm afraid that you, a stubborn girl, will die on the battlefield so that I can protect you at the critical moment.
———
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's building a bridge or just swimming, it's easy.
Yiyin comes from upstream along the south bank.
From a distance, I saw wooden piles erected along the shore, and the stockade didn't even have a few fences. There seemed to be still a lot of noise and crowds of people at the riverside.
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. Even three thousand pigs are difficult to deal with, let alone one 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 is exhausted, and Yi Shui's fighting spirit is weakened.
seemingly. . Easier to drive than a pig? Are you crossing the river to deliver food to yourself?
Yoshigami glanced at the hesitant Noto warriors behind him, and suddenly became extremely ambitious. I want to show you what it means to be able to equal a thousand with one horse!
he shouted.
"Kamoji Township! Light the Ashikaga white flag and put up the Hijiki flag!
All ladies, charge with me! "
As soon as the military flag comes out, there is no retreat. Yiyin then pulled out his spear, clamped the horse's belly, and rushed to the front of the queue.
The Pu Sheng 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.
———
By the river, Ishioka Shinichi dug his ears and turned his head away, pretending 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 presiding officer, and the nuns want us to obey orders, just give orders. It's 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 Ruiquan Temple to obey the order and quickly go down to the stronghold to prepare for tomorrow's war.
The meaning of the general is her personal decision-making for the war situation. But Shengxing Temple is not made of wood, it has its own ideas.
