"Lord, the Han army sent envoys in." A man with a minor surname walked in from outside, knelt down on one knee and saluted respectfully.
Terashima Masanori and his retainers looked at each other and sneered, knowing full well that they were here to persuade them to surrender.
After Terashima Masanori thought for a moment, he waved his hand and said, "Let people come in."
"Yes." Xiao Xing responded, stood up, turned around and went down.
Soon after, a group of warriors escorted the Han envoy Okita Yosuke in from the outside.
Okita Yosuke is twenty-three years old this year. He was born as a ronin. His martial arts and knowledge are average among ronin. Therefore, after joining the Han army, he became a leading soldier.
But he is very courageous and always wants to climb up. When he learned that an envoy was needed to enter the city to persuade him to surrender, he accepted the job without hesitation.
"The envoy of the King of Han, Okita Yosuke has met Masanori-sama." After Okita Yosuke stood still, he bowed with a very respectful attitude.
"Yeah." Terashima Masanori hummed, and then said straight to the point: "I know your purpose of coming. I refuse."
"Uh." Okita Yosuke raised his head and looked at Terajima Masanori in shock. So refreshing? If that's the case, why do you want to see me?
Can't you just drive me away?
Okita Yosuke felt uneasy inside, but it was his duty. After calming down, he bowed to Terashima Masanori again and said: "Master Masanori. This time, the King of Han personally leads the army, with a strength of 30,000. This is another surprise."
"With Lord Zhengze's strength, I'm afraid I can't resist it."
"If the Han army enters the city, the Terashima family will perish. On the contrary. As long as Lord Masanori offers the city, the King of Han promises endless glory and wealth."
As the party trying to persuade someone to surrender, it is normal practice to threaten them first and then give them sweet dates.
But Masanori Terashima is not a normal person. He didn't talk nonsense and just said: "Whatever you say is useless. The reason why I saw you is just to cut off your head."
Say it. Terashima Masanori raised his head and said sternly to the samurai who escorted Okita Yosuke in: "Cut off his head and throw it outside the city."
"Then tell all the retainers, ronin, and soldiers. I have completely angered Wu Nian. We have no way out."
"Either the city is broken and killed. Or you can defend the city and be rewarded by the general who conquered the barbarians."
"Throw yourself into death and live again."
The retainers felt awe-inspiring when they heard this, and then they all raised their heads and were very excited.
Yes.
Only by not leaving any escape route for yourself can we unite as one. Only the city of foster father is as solid as a rock.
He is indeed the [Famous General of Tajima], the [Fox of Tajima], our wise king.
Masanori Terashima.
"Yes." The samurai who entered the room responded uniformly, swarmed up and controlled Okita Yosuke.
Okita Yosuke's face turned pale. Although he knew that going on an mission was risky, at this moment, he still felt scared.
However, he did not resist or beg for mercy. He just shouted: "Master Masanori, please think again. The Terashima family is a famous family in Tajima country. Can you bear to let the family collapse?"
"Lord Zhengze."
"ah!!!!!!"
A scream sounded out, and then the voice of persuasion suddenly stopped.
Not to be outdone, the Terajima army in the foster father's castle shouted loudly under the leadership of the warriors.
"As a samurai, it is an honor to die in battle. Come on!!!!"
The samurai who killed Okita Yosuke quickly came to the Sanmaru Castle wall with the bloody head, then threw his hands forward and threw the head far away.
He shouted in Fuso: "Listen, Han army. This is Okita Yosuke's head. The Terashima family is the retainer of the shogun. We will never surrender to the Han people."
"If you want to capture the city of foster father, you must first ask about the sword in our hands."
Someone from the Han army stayed at the city gate to meet Okita Yosuke. His face changed greatly when he heard this, but without saying a word, he picked up Okita Yosuke's head and turned back to report to Wu Nian.
Under the banner of "Han". Surrounded by Ouchi guards, Wu Nian was riding on a horse, looking down at Okita Yosuke's head with an expressionless face.
From the Fuso Thousand Households, Hata Takuma, known as the "Human Killer", knelt on the ground with one knee and lowered his head.
"Your Majesty, the envoy was killed. It is really a shame and a great disgrace. Please give your order, let us attack the city."
Wu Nian did not answer him. He turned to look at Okita Yosuke's head and asked, "Does this person have a family?"
Many ronin were alone.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I'll go and ask." There were too many soldiers under Hatado Takuma's command. Although Okita Yosuke was his subordinate and knew him, he didn't know much about Okita Yosuke's family situation.
"No need. If he has a family, he will be compensated with the treatment of a flag officer." Wu Nian shook his head and said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Hatano Takuma said with clasped fists in thanks.
Wu Nian nodded, then looked up at his adoptive father's city. There are good footholds all around this mountain city, which means it can be attacked from four directions.
But a mountain city is a mountain city, and its defenses are very strong.
Moreover, the Terashima family is also very powerful. Although we don’t know how many troops there are in the city now, they are at least three to four thousand.
The Han army only has five Fusang households with 6,000 people.
With such strength, the possibility of success in attacking the adoptive father's city is slim.
but.
Since Terashima Masanori's attitude is so determined, even if all the Han troops encircle the foster father's city. At that time, there is only one way to attack by force.
That being the case.
It's better to attack now. It's best if you can attack it. If you can't attack it, it will also consume the troops in the city.
"Leave one Sentou as a guard. The remaining four Sentou will attack the foster father's castle from four directions. Hatao Takuma. Under your command. Break the city and slaughter the Terashima clan." Wu Nian's eyes flashed brightly. In a flash, he ordered.
Since Terashima Masanori's attitude is so decisive. Then he can't show weakness. Moreover, it can also have the effect of killing the chicken to scare the monkey.
It will be of great benefit to future attacks on the territories of the great names of the Western Kingdom.
simply put.
Those who follow me will prosper, those who go against me will perish.
"Yes." Hatano Takuma's eyes shone brightly, his face showed excitement, he responded with a loud voice, and then turned around and left impatiently.
"The king has an order. Attack the city."
After Hata Takuma returned to his own camp, he immediately got on his horse, sent people to notify the other thousand households, and organized soldiers to attack the city.
at the same time. Wu Nian's words during the military parade kept ringing in Takuma Hatano's mind.
In the Han army, as long as you have the ability, you can rise rapidly.
The king of Han was fair and just.
By accumulating meritorious deeds, one can become a garrison of ten thousand households or a general. Even made a marquis.
As a ronin, a ronin with outstanding abilities, but has been wandering for many years and is not appreciated by anyone. This is the deadliest temptation.
"For the King of Han." Hato Takuma raised the Fuso gun in his hand and shouted with all his strength.
"Dong dong dong."
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"
The sound of drums and horns was deafening.
