On the island, Yamashita Isamu’s curses could be heard.
His face was red and he was so excited that several teacups were broken on the ground. No one in the room dared to speak to dissuade him.
To be able to force the always calm Yamashita Yugi into such a situation is enough to show the seriousness of the matter.
Just a quarter of an hour ago, they received news from the battle ahead. The moment they received it, almost everyone on the island was in a state of confusion.
Who would have thought that not only the reinforcements were blocked, but the two counties of Qingchong and Zuohai that were finally captured were actually recovered by Dongzhou soldiers.
Not to mention the loss of two counties, the nearly 20,000 troops who came ashore have been able to contact less than a few thousand people so far.
Even Sakai Jiro was beaten to the point of losing his armor, and it was said that he was killed in action. The situation on the battlefield was almost one-sided.
At this moment, the remaining troops still requested support.
How could this not make Shanxia Yonghuo angry? The two counties of Qingchong and Zuohai that they had finally captured with great effort had not been kept warm for a few days.
It was lost again. The team that came ashore was in such a mess that they were chased by Dongzhou soldiers all the way.
Although Yamashita Isamu was angry, he quickly calmed down after venting his anger.
If Jiro Sakai really died on the front line, Yamashita Isamu might not be so angry.
But this guy happened to be alive. This request for help came from him.
Others may not be able to see it, but as the leader of a pirate and Japanese pirate group, there are some special coded connections between the leaders.
Sakai Jiro dared to ask him for help, because he would definitely send troops. If he just sat back and did nothing, could he keep his position as the head of the family?
So Isamu Yamashita, who calmed down, was silent for a while and said coldly.
"The war situation has reached this point, let's talk about it, whether to save it or not."
Although Yamashita Isamu is the boss, he still has to ask the middle and senior management when making major decisions.
As soon as these words came out, one person quickly clasped his fist and said, "Master, since you asked, let me tell you my opinion. I think we should not send troops."
"The war is now one-sided, and the morale on the other side is strong. If we wait to send troops, it is just a tactic to add fuel to the fire. Moreover, there are not many troops on the island. If this is another trap of the opponent, the base camp may even be lost. I can’t even keep it.”
"That's right, the previous 10,000 additional troops were trapped and unable to move, unable to escape. It is very unsafe to send troops to respond. Now that the battle has reached this point, we have to recognize the reality."
"We should shrink our troops and fully defend Zhoushan Island to prevent the Dongzhou soldiers from sending troops. We should wait for the enemy to retreat and report to the royal family as soon as possible to request reinforcements."
Everyone was talking, and they were basically all opposed to it. It was not that they were ruthless, but that no one expected that this battle would end like this.
They are sending troops, and the last time Dongzhou soldiers suffered a disastrous defeat, what is the point? In order to protect themselves, stopping losses in time is the best policy.
Yamashita Isamu didn't know everyone's opinions. He mostly held this opinion in his heart, but he couldn't take the initiative to express it.
After all, Jiro Sakai's reputation within the group is still very high. If he is really indifferent, there will definitely be great criticism against him.
At this time, he needs someone with more weight to express his inner thoughts for him, so that he can take advantage of the situation.
Yamashita Isamu turned his eyes and looked at Jiu San who was silent at the side.
Without waiting for his signal, Liu Sanruo felt something, stood up and said, "Everyone has expressed their opinions, so let me have my say as well."
"Back to the boss, my opinion is different from everyone else's. I think we need to send troops at this time. Not only do we need to send troops, but we also need to do so with great force."
What Liu San said was something Yamashita Isamu didn't expect. Originally, he wanted Liu San to stand on his side.
With Liu San's observation, it was impossible not to know his thoughts, but what he said was contrary to his thoughts. If it were anyone else, it would definitely arouse Yamashita Isamu's dissatisfaction.
But Liu San and Yamashita Isamu still respect him very much. Not only do they watch his words and help him solve problems,
In many things, the main thing is that he has a good mind. When it comes to many major decisions, his views are often to the point, saving several crises within the group.
Yamashita Isamu still trusted him very much. Liu San's objection at this time must have his reasons. Yamashita Isamu did not interrupt, and looked at him to indicate that he should continue.
Liu San nodded, paused, and continued, "My reason is very simple. If we don't send troops and sit back and do nothing, we will ensure the safety of Zhoushan Island, but in the long run, it will definitely hurt the hearts of our brothers. Who will sincerely sacrifice their lives for us?"
"Furthermore, the responsibility for this matter lies with the second master. Although he seems to have been killed in battle, we cannot be so ruthless. We will be held accountable by the royal family in the future. If someone takes the opportunity to make an attack and accuses us of using the hands of outsiders to eradicate our own people, how will you respond? ?”..
"And this time, not all troops are sent for rescue. A maximum of five thousand troops are enough. The bigger the noise, the better. It will not only boost the morale of brothers inside and outside the island, but also give a shock to the Dongzhou soldiers."
"You have been dealing with Dongzhou soldiers for many years. Even if their morale is high, are they really ready and determined to go to war with us?"
"Even if a war does begin, will the royal family just sit back and watch our destruction? The battlefield of the Dongzhou Army has been extended to the sea. The logistics and communication between the army and the navy on the shore are all huge problems. From all aspects, it is basically impossible to start a full-scale war."
"And our sending troops will not only boost morale, but also make the brothers on the island feel that the head of the family values loyalty. For the royal family, the group will be more stable and they will feel that they have seen the right person. The head of the family will not be able to think more highly of him in the future."
"Isn't this a good thing in the long run?"
Liu San's eloquent talk made everyone silent, even Yamashita Yong's eyes flashed.
Indeed, in the long run, this would do him only good and no harm.
If he sends troops, no matter how many people can be saved, it will at least show his attitude.
This is the most important thing. As for whether he can help Jiro Sakai return to Zhoushan Island, it depends on his luck.
Yamashita Yong's eyes lit up and he figured it out instantly. He looked at Liu San with admiration in his eyes, and then looked at everyone.
"Well, I think what the Third Master said is good. I agree with what the Third Master said. What do you think?"
When the words came to this point, most of the people knew what Yamashita Isamu meant, and they all shook their heads, clasped their fists, and unanimously agreed with what Liu San said.
Not long after everyone's voices fell, Liu San's voice sounded again.
"Since everyone has no objections, let me lead the troops this time."
"At the same time, I hope that the master will give an order to immediately ask the brothers who have sent troops to rescue me to quickly move closer to me after we set off." All this is just to rescue the brothers who are trapped on the shore. "
Liu San's initiative to ask for help was unexpected by Yamashita Isamu, but Yamashita Isamu was still very pleased to have him leading the team.
After all, he is one of his own, and Liu San's leadership can at least make his subordinates feel that they are valued.
It also represents his will, which is equivalent to Liu San having done enough drama for him. When he returns to the island this time, his reputation will far surpass Sakai Jiro.
How could such a talent not be valued by Yu Yamashita?
After a period of deliberation, after the candidates were determined, troops were quickly dispatched from Zhoushan Island.
The number of troops sent this time is not large, only 3,000, but don't underestimate these 3,000, each of them is an elite.
This time's response is definitely not to wash ashore directly. That is the most stupid thing, and there is not enough to fill it up.
These three thousand people came ashore and went straight to block the 10,000 reinforcements that had come ashore to support Qingchong County.
Although they were blocked, it was absolutely impossible to think of eating them all in one go.
The reinforcements they sent out were not weak in strength. Basically, 80% of them were Fuso people, and a very small number were pirates. Their combat effectiveness was still very strong.
As long as they can open an opening, they can retreat. As much as they can retreat, they will make money.
As for the thousands of people on Sakai Jiro's side, whether they can successfully escape to the Dongzhou coast depends on their luck.
at this time,
Sakai Jiro and others, who ran away all the way, were discovered by the hunting Dongzhou soldiers less than four or five miles away from the Dongzhou coast.
On the battlefield, relying on good luck alone to save your life may save you for a while, but not for a lifetime.
During this search, there were at least a hundred or so people behind them, each holding a torch and chasing after them.
No matter how they tried to escape, the Dongzhou soldiers behind them were like maggots on the tarsus, never giving up.
Sakai Jiro could only dodge while directing his men to fight.
However, the gap between the two sides was too big. Every time he took a step, someone would fall next to him. However, Sakai Jiro's face was indifferent, as if he didn't see it, and he ran away crazily forward.
The arrows in his ears, like the scythe of death, kept whizzing past his ears, but he had no intention of stopping.
He knew that once he stopped, he would be completely cold.
The men around him fell to the ground one after another. Some of the people who were still alive were wailing and asking for help, but what they received in return was Sakai's merciless slashing.
Or it can be used as a temporary shield to avoid incoming arrows.
If he is not cruel at this time, he will be the one who dies. As long as he can survive, what if everyone around him dies?
This was Jiro Sakai's true thoughts. As he ran away all the way, his heart almost collapsed. He had never faced the coming of death like this before.
I don't know how long he ran, but there was no one around him except himself.
By coincidence, just before he hid in a big tree on the side, an arrow hit his leg.
He showed an expression of pain, holding a big knife in his hand, his body was shaking slightly, and he was breathing heavily. In his heart, he could only curse Yamashita Isamu endlessly.
He knew that he was probably going to fall into trouble this time, but he didn't expect Yamashita Isamu to be so ruthless and really didn't care whether he lived or died.
"Damn it, Isamu Yamashita and Liu San, you are so cruel. Even if I die, I will never let you go!"
Sakai Jiro cursed in his heart, feeling the numerous Dongshan soldiers approaching behind him, just as Sakai Jiro was preparing to make his last stand.
Suddenly, a faint firelight rose in the night sky above their heads. This firelight was very strange. It flew to a certain height, and then quickly headed towards their location at an extremely fast speed.
Sakai Jiro's pupils kept enlarging the sparks. His body shook and he suddenly realized that these were not sparks, but arrows ignited by fire.
With a whoosh, the arrow directly shot down a Dongzhou soldier, and then, in the darkness ahead, ignited arrows mixed with shouts resounded through the darkness.
Seeing this scene, Sakai Jiro's body softened. He knew that the reinforcements to respond to them had arrived.
