The concubines in blue worshiped the saint blindly. They always felt that the saint's attack would be successful, and their thoughts were all about following him and making new achievements.
But the reality is that things are unpredictable, and the night attack on Yiyin did not go smoothly.
More than 280 people set out from Xiaoyan and rode horses for fifteen miles. When they arrived at the river bank in the Shinozaki area, they encountered an accident.
A large group of people were resting in the woods by the river. The sky was pitch dark, and they could only hear the sound of the river flowing in the distance, which made Yiyin couldn't help but frown.
Hojo Yasunari and others who went to the river to investigate came back with sinking faces.
Yiyin asked as a group of Ji warriors gathered around.
"How's it going?"
Hojo Yasunari said depressedly.
“The spring floods are here, and the river has already swollen to its waist and is flowing very fast.
I tried to drive the horse across the river, but the horse refused to go into the water. Finally, I forced myself into the water, and the horse was washed away by the river. "
Hojo Yasunari looked frustrated, and Hojo Yasunari lost his voice.
"Earlier today, the river water hadn't swollen yet, so why did spring floods suddenly come?"
Yiyin shook his head.
"It's half way through the spring plowing, so the spring flood should have come long ago, but now it's too late. We're close to the downstream outlet, and the river is accelerating into the sea and it's even more turbulent."
Hojo Yasuzhong gritted his teeth and asked.
"Now what?"
Hojo Yasunari said angrily.
"What else can we do? It's over!"
Listening to the sound of the river in the distance, Yiyin said in a deep voice.
"Come with me and have a look."
A group of Ji warriors walked to the river. Yoshigan took a few steps forward. The cold river water submerged his ankles. Naomasa Ii and others quickly got into the water to protect him.
Yiyin squinted and looked faintly at the edge of the opposite bank, feeling the speed of the water.
The other shore is not far away and the water speed is okay. The war horses are tall and unsteady on their hooves, but people can cross the river.
Returning to the shore, Yiyin ordered as he walked back.
"Take off the reins and tie them to each other in groups of five. Be careful not to be washed away by the river. Let's cross the river."
All the Ji warriors were stunned, and Ii Naomasa couldn't help but ask.
“Sage, what shall we do with the horses and armaments here?”
Yiyin said calmly.
"The war horses are left here, the bowstrings and gunpowder are useless after being soaked in water, and the bows and arrows and firearms are also left behind. We only bring our swords and guns.
Guofu Terrace is only ten miles away from here. After crossing the river and walking there, we should be able to arrive before dawn. "
Yoshigami looked at Hojo Yasunari and Hojo Yasuzane and asked solemnly.
"How about it? Do you dare?"
The two of them immediately felt as if they had been injected with chicken blood, Hojo Yasunari said
"A saint with a body of thousands of gold can take risks, why don't we dare!"
Naomasa Ii became anxious upon hearing this and couldn't help but kneel down to remonstrate.
"Sage, crossing the river in the middle of the night is inherently dangerous. Now the tide is rising in the spring floods and you can't see your fingers. Please think twice!"
Yiyin looked back at the darkness in the distance and said calmly.
“It’s because of the rising tide of spring floods that Satomi Yoshihiro won’t be wary, and Satomi’s army is celebrating their victory at the moment.
At dawn, when people are most tired, the enemy camp will inevitably relax after celebrating, which is the perfect time to make a surprise attack! "
Naomasa Ii hugged Yoshiyin's thigh and refused to let go.
"Saint! You have the hope of the world, this is too dangerous, you must not do it!"
Hojo Yasunari and Hojo Yasuzhong also began to hesitate. They wanted to atone for their sins, but if the righteous money was folded here, then the merits would become faults, and no one dared to bear this responsibility.
Hojo Yasunari tentatively said.
"Sage, it is better to stop here and wait for dawn to join Master Daodaoji's rear army.
I will wait for myself to cross the river and see Yoshihiro's main formation during the surprise attack. I will never let you down, saint. "
Yiyin shook his head and said decisively.
"Since I went into battle, I have never retreated from the battlefield, and I will never abandon or give up on my subordinates.
This night attack is the strategy I proposed, and I brought you out. Naturally, I will share the joys and sorrows with you and fight side by side! "
Hojo Yasunari and others burst into tears.
"saint.."
Yoshigami was not afraid of the unpleasant water that was neither deep nor far across the river. He was worried that the Hojo army, with less than three hundred men, no horses, and no bows and arrows, would not be able to complete the goal of meeting Yoshihiro in the surprise attack.
It is difficult for a commando with only swords and guns to break through the enemy's formation on foot. Even if the Boso coalition forces relaxed after a night of celebration, they still numbered more than 10,000 people.
Besides, Hojo Yasunari and others cannot completely control the ninjas of Kirikage Saizo. If there is a delay in intelligence for a moment, their success will probably fall short.
Yiyin, on the other hand, is in killing mode and insight mode. On the battlefield, he uses radar to drive unparalleled. Only if he goes there in person can he guarantee success.
Yoshigan held down Ii Naomasa who was still talking nonsense and said coldly.
"If you keep talking nonsense, I will tie you here and not take you across the river."
When Naomasa Ii saw that Yoshigage had made up his mind, he could only sigh and stop talking.
Yiyin took out the letter from Daodaoji Shengshang from his arms and gave it to Kirigage Saizo.
"Wrap it carefully in oil paper and hold it on your head when crossing the river. Make sure it doesn't get wet. It will be of great use to me later."
Kirikage Caizang carefully took the letter and nodded.
"Hi."
Yoshigami looked at the Hojo girls and said in a deep voice.
"I know you have hatred and grudges against me because I have killed many Hojo retainers.
But today, we are colleagues and comrades-in-arms. I am willing to cross the river with you and reclaim your honor and victory from Satomi Yoshihiro.
Then are you willing to follow me across the river and live and die together? "
Hojo Yasunari and others kowtowed to the ground and shouted.
"I'm willing!"
At this moment, the past grudges between the Hojo girls and Yoshigami were completely wiped out, and there was only gratitude in their eyes.
Time was running out, so the men who received the order quickly took off their reins and tied each other up.
Hojo Yasunari and Hojo Yasune came to Yoshigami together, holding the reins in their hands and kneeling to beg for help.
"Foreign ministers, please be bound together with the saint and share life and death together!"
Yiyin glanced at them and smiled.
"good."
So Yoshigan's group tied up two Hojos on the left and right. Ii Naomasa tied himself next to Hojo Yasunari with a dark face. On the other side, Tachibana Kanade showed no expression and imitated Hojo Yasunari.
More than 280 people abandoned their war horses and weapons, and walked to the shore in groups of five, carrying knives and guns on their backs.
Yoshigami smiled and extended his hand to Hojo Yasunari and Hojo Yasuzane on his left and right. The two girls blushed with excitement and held Yiyin's hand tightly.
Everyone held hands, waded bravely into the water together, and marched fearlessly to the other side.
The river was not deep, only up to the waist. A giant like Yiyin would only be submerged up to his crotch.
But the water flow is very fast. If someone steps on a small hole or smooth stone in the water, he will lose his balance and be swept away by the water.
Fortunately, we were in a group of five and couldn't walk very fast. One person fell, and the four of us worked together to help her get up, and they slowly waded across the river in the dark.
When they reached the other side of the river, a group of Ji Warriors lit a bonfire on the bank, and they warmed up while doing roll call. It turned out that all of them had crossed the river safely, and their morale was immediately boosted.
Yiyin warmed himself by the fire and looked into the distance with concern.
"This place is only ten miles away from the enemy camp. If we set up a bonfire here, will the enemy discover it?"
Kirikage Saizo just met with the responding ninjas, happened to come over, and bowed.
"Don't worry, saint, the enemy troops celebrated all night last night, distributed wine and food, and have not slept till now.
It was almost dawn, and they were too tired to hold on anymore. Who would care about a few small fire spots in the distance at this moment?
Even if someone pays attention and sends someone to investigate, the confidentiality team will send an early warning along the way, giving us enough time to respond. "
Yiyin nodded.
"It's about two hours until dawn. Let's rest for half an hour and then set off."
Without the war horses, Yiyin planned to walk slowly for the last ten miles in an hour and a half, but he could not exhaust all the strength of his tribe.
He looked at Kirikage Saizo and asked.
"Do you still have the letter I gave you?"
Wuying Caizang took it out and showed it to Yiyin. Seeing that the letter was intact and not damp at all, Yiyin nodded with satisfaction.
"I still have a task for you. You must find a way to find out Toki's main formation and deliver this letter to her before dawn."
Wuying was stunned for a moment.
"It is not difficult to find out Toki's camp. The confidentiality team has already found out the situation of most of the camps through various banners.
But send it in. . Will it alert the enemy? "
Yiyin shook his head.
"Toki Nori has a tacit understanding with the Hojo family. The sender only needs to identify himself as the Hojo family's messenger and hand the letter to her."
Wuying Caizang nodded.
"I understand, I will send someone to do it immediately."
Yiyin shook his head.
"You go in person, I don't worry about the others. Just leave me a few capable subordinates here who can help me explore and lead the way."
Wuying Caizang nodded.
"Then I'll go right away. I'll leave early and come back early, so that I can listen to the saint again."
Yiyin smiled.
"Go ahead and do this well, it will be a great achievement for you."
(End of chapter)
