The awakening of Ryukyu nationalism is not smooth sailing. People who live by habit will not easily change their beliefs. Without this war, all Xiao Letian's efforts will be in vain.
Perhaps there is some destiny in the world. Although the killing by the French caused a large number of casualties and property losses, it also contributed to the emergence of nationalism.
And Xiao Letian's last 'will' was not the most powerful catalyst in the world, which completely enlightened the people who were already extremely sad and angry.
"We still have to listen to the Prime Minister. If we had been resisting, how could we have been deceived, and how could there have been this massacre. The blood has once again proved that the old road will not work. Who else can we trust except the Prime Minister."
"Foolishness, stupidity. Instead of following the bright road pointed out by the Prime Minister, we choose to follow the old road. How stupid we are. But now, the Prime Minister who can guide us is no longer there. He has left us... "
The war has been fought to this day, driven not so much by revenge and despair, but by the power of self-blame. There is a big stone in the hearts of hundreds of thousands of people, and regret and self-blame have deeply affected everyone. .
It was this kind of regret and self-blame that led hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians to unleash their infinite fighting power, and the closing ceremony of the Ryukyu War officially began.
Now the French army in the urban area of Naha is in a precarious situation. Under the impact of the tide of Ryukyu soldiers and civilians, one defensive position had to be abandoned one after another. The remaining French army began to withdraw towards the dock step by step. If it were not for the artillery threat of warships on the sea, If it is too big, I am afraid that thousands of French troops will be driven into the sea in one charge.
The battle at the Kunigami defense line was equally fierce. More than a thousand French troops stayed up all night to repel twelve consecutive assaults of the new regiment. When the morning light illuminated the earth, people discovered that the battlefield between the enemy and ourselves was covered with corpses. .
The battlefield is filled with the unyielding figures of the new regiment of warriors, and the French army in Kunigami Village is not much better, with countless casualties.
This group of nervous French soldiers didn't know what possessed the Chinese people on the opposite side. They were as excited as if they had smoked enough opium that night, and the Beishan defense line was full of people, and they didn't know what they were shouting.
"They seem to be reading something... I think it must be some kind of Chinese religious text. During the Crusades, we in Europe often recited praises to God and then charged against the pagans..."
"Yes, these Chinese people must be praying to their gods, otherwise they would not be so crazy..."
These French people don't understand what "Whoever loves me, wake up" means. Anyway, they think it is a spell, a spell that can make these Chinese people crazy.
"No...the Chinese started shouting that curse again. Distribute ammunition quickly and prepare to meet the enemy..." The French army, which had just rested for less than ten minutes, heard the terrifying shouts of the Chinese again. The defense line at Beishan National Headquarters was crowded with people, and a new charge was about to begin again.
"French warriors, the enemy opposite is the last organized army in Ryukyu. The longer we stay here, the smoother the attack on the friendly forces in the overlord city will be. For France... hold on to the position."
These more than a thousand French troops are truly the best of the best. Not only do the soldiers have high military quality, but the commander's strategic intentions are very clear. He knows that the urban area of Naha is the main battlefield for victory, and his own place is the key to containing the enemy's strength. point.
Although the special envoy's deceptive tactics were not 100% successful, they at least disrupted the command system of the Naha garrison. Coupled with the support of naval artillery, victory must belong to France if it persists.
And these tenacious enemies opposite him are an iron army that can affect the situation of the battle. To put it bluntly, if these Chinese people like Kunito are unable to return to defense, the chance of success in the Battle of Naha will be higher.
If Kunigami Village is not defended, if these soldiers are defeated, then the more than 2,000 Chinese soldiers on the opposite side will quickly return to the defense, which will be the last straw that breaks the camel's back.
The tenacious French army has shown unparalleled tenacity. These veterans, whose average service age has reached ten years, are using their actual actions to teach the Chinese on the opposite side how to fight.
Chu Zhao and Luo Houhou had been beaten and wounded all over their bodies. At this time, they could not charge in person. Their two pairs of scarlet eyes were fixed on the circular defense position of Kunigou Village, looking at the dense ammunition fired. Yu, watching the brothers die tragically one by one on the way to charge, their hearts were bleeding.
"Why are these French devils so difficult to fight? They are like beef tendons that cannot be cooked... How on earth are they trained? How on earth are these soldiers trained..." Luo Hou banged the trench in a hurry.
Chu Zhao's mouth was filled with bitterness, "This is the strongest army in the world. The Prime Minister is right. This is the proud army whose soul was instilled by the God of War Napoleon himself... Their strength was all brewed on the battlefield..."
If the people on the other side were not life-and-death enemies, Chu Zhao and Luo Houhou would really want to rush over and salute them with a respectful military salute. From a military point of view, these tough French troops are really worthy of respect.
Although Napoleon III is recognized as a militant in Europe, it is undeniable that he led France to win battles one after another, and even the British secretly praised him.
Xiao Letian's new army encountered such a powerful enemy in its first bloody battle. It was a great blessing and a great misfortune.
"It's no longer possible, brothers, we can't rush forward anymore. The shooting rhythm of these Frenchmen is too terrifying. The flesh and blood bodies can't be filled up. Damn it..." Luo Houhang hung one arm and picked up the revolver with one hand. Jump out of the trenches.
"If we can't defeat Kunigami Village, we won't be able to defend Naha... We won't be able to fulfill the Prime Minister's will. One hundred more dead soldiers will come with me to charge..." This young rice shop boy from back then, in He matured quickly during this war, and he already had the power of a general with a single call.
Tenacious figures jumped out of the trenches. Even if some of them had tired legs, their fearless eyes could still intimidate the enemy.
Just as more and more figures were gathering on the trench, suddenly a soldier pointed into the distance and shouted, "Look...what is that."
At this time, the sky was not bright, and there was only a faint golden light scattered on the sea. In this golden light, the figures of several battleships suddenly jumped out and rushed straight towards Kunigami.
"Telescope...Give me the telescope..." Luo Hou grabbed the telescope and took one look at it, then he couldn't stop crying.
"Reinforcements, damn it, our reinforcements have finally arrived..."
Yes, the warships approaching rapidly from the waters north of Kunigami were the Wavebreaker and the two Ryukyu clippers. At the most critical moment of the battle, Xiang Ying and the others finally arrived, Sakamoto Ryoma, Kayama Rigen and the others. They also arrived, and the French army in Kunigami Village finally ushered in the end.
"Well done... We hurried and hurried slowly, and finally we didn't delay anything. The battle in Ryukyu is not over yet, and this island is still in our hands. Long live..." There was joy on board the Wavebreaker.
Until now, the French army in Kunigami Village has completely accepted its fate. Molière had previously transferred all the warships to reinforce the Naha port. Now the sea in Kunigami is completely undefended. The appearance of Ryukyu warships has completely changed ended the battle.
Boom boom boom... The artillery fired fiercely, and Kunigami Village was bombed into a mess. After three rounds of volleys, the sea was full of boats and sampans. Countless Shimazu samurai shook their oars and started Seize the beach.
"Give me a duck...Amaterasu, please bless our military fortunes for a long time...Whether the Shimazu family can board the ship of Prime Minister Xiao's career depends on whether you work hard...fight."
Rigen Kayama, the Shimazu family elder who was expelled by Xiao Letian, actually changed his identity completely this time. He actually became the vanguard of reinforcements during the most critical period of the Ryukyu Kingdom. From this, we can also see that the Japanese nation worships strong and the fickle national nature.
The cannons on the sea were bombing indiscriminately, and soldiers from the north and the south were attacking. The French army in Kunigami Village could no longer hold on. How could flesh and blood resist the indiscriminate bombardment of steel artillery shells? The white flag actually went up.
"Fight...slaughter the city...leave no one alive..." These Japanese samurai swordsmen have not yet seen blood. How can they accept the enemy's surrender? Kashan Rigen and his elite samurai want to rush forward and massacre the city.
At this time, a loud roar came from the beach, "Stop, you can't kill prisoners, we are not beasts." The voice was still young, but it carried an unquestionable momentum. Everyone turned around and saw that it was Xiang Ying, the leader of the student soldiers.
Despite Xiang Ying's young age, he had already established his prestige after the Kunigami breakout battle. Kashan Rigen did not even dare to confront him. He knew that this young man even dared to kill the head of the Shimazu family.
"Hai... But are there no punishments for the atrocities committed by these French people?"
"Of course there must be punishment, but it must be approved based on the public laws of all nations... Sir, the diplomatic negotiations are still difficult in the future. We must take the legal initiative."
Sakamoto Ryoma and Takenaka Inoue looked at each other and sighed in their hearts, "This University of the Ryukyus is really talented. The Prime Minister's small classroom teaches a bunch of monsters. How old are you to see so far..."
Huashan Liyuan moved out as soon as he heard the public law of all nations. He didn't dare to talk anymore and immediately ordered the prisoners to be tied up and guarded in place. At this time, Chu Zhao and Luo Hou, who were full of injuries, had already rushed over like crazy.
"The entire army returns to defense...the entire army rescues Naha...This is the prime minister's last order. The prime minister is gone..."
"Ah." Everyone in Kunigami Village exclaimed. Sakamoto Ryoma's vision went dark and he almost fell to the ground. Several college students rushed up to surround them and shouted loudly.
"Fart, you fart, how did you know, how did you know..."
Amidst the scolding, the sketched will of the prime minister floated to the ground, and every word on it pierced people's hearts like a knife.
"Wake up, wake up, wake up..." Xiang Ying kept mumbling to himself as if he were holding an olive weighing a thousand kilograms. In the end, his eyes filled with tears, and he looked up to the sky and howled.
"The whole army returns to defend Naha... We will fulfill the Prime Minister's will. As long as we have a breath left, the Prime Minister's career will never be interrupted..."
"Strengthening the country, strengthening the nation... it's now."
