[1148 Ambush between Hitoyoshi and Satsuma]
It snowed early in Japan. The weather in Zhili just got colder, and there was already a faint snowfall on Kyushu Island.
With the snow falling, Xuan Jianzhang embarked on his journey again.
Renji is the outpost battle of the territory of Takaho Saigo. When the Chinese army comes, it is impossible for anyone to not be discovered.
Moreover, Xuan Jianzhang did not make a plan to let the troops move forward secretly, and he was originally meant to let Takamoto Saigo know.
The army walked calmly, but there was no arrogance. There was no village that plagued the Japanese along the way.
The Chinese army has steel-like discipline. The cute president once stipulated that harming the people was not allowed. No matter which country it was, it has been like this for so many years.
Such a blatant attack shocked Takashi Saigo, who was gathering troops.
"General, I didn't expect that the Chinese army would dare to come to our hinterland. They bypassed Renji. It seemed that they were going to drive directly to Satsumakawa!" a general reported.
Saigo Takashi said angrily: "Arrogant Chinese, this time, we will fight to the death with them!"
In Toyoto, Takamoto Saigo, there are more than 5,000 troops that have just been withdrawn from Yucheng, and there are only a few hundred Chinese troops. That's not all. Saigo Kawakawa can still collect three or four thousand troops at any time. There is a base camp of Takamoto Saigo. "I inform Saigo and immediately recruit troops and let them defend the enemy. We will return to help immediately. We must annihilate this Chinese army under the city. At that time, I will also let him open and Jianzhang once!"
"No, now it is rumored that the general and the Chinese are in the same group. After arresting Xuan Jianzhang, he will be killed first, and the citizens of all Japan will also see the general's attitude." The general reminded.
"Yes, I caught Xuan Jianzhang and I killed him!" Takamoto Saigo clenched his fists, "The army is ready to return to the rescue."
Xuan Jianzhang would not go to Satsumakawa. He chose an open area halfway and prepared to ambush Takaho Saigo.
"Master, why choose this kind of place? Shouldn't you choose a place like a valley?" said Chief of Staff.
Xuan Jianzhang smiled and explained, "First of all, how many valleys did you see along the way? There are only two, too few, and moreover, Takashi Saigo was beaten twice by us. No matter how stupid he is, he should learn to be smart, right?"
Chief of Staff Nod nodded and said, "It's true, but you can't choose such a place, right? How can you hide here?"
Xuan Jianzhang smiled and said, "Why do we want to hide? Just wait for them to come here and build fortifications!"
"Ah? Waiting for them to come?" Chief of Staff became increasingly confused. "No matter how stupid the Japanese are, they will not hit our positions, right? Isn't this asking for death?"
"This is their main road after all. We are waiting for them here, so they cut off contact with Satsumakawa and told them that we have taken Satsumakawa. Do you think they will fight?" Xuan Jianzhang said with wisdom and firmness in his eyes.
"But even if we fight, this kind of place will not help us wipe out the Japanese army, right?" asked the Chief of Staff.
"Who said that every time we fight, we have to wipe out all others? We only have more than 500 people. Can we wipe out more than 5,000 troops? This is a frontal blockade, to repel them, take advantage of the situation to cover up and kill, and take down the lucky ones. This is our purpose, do you understand?" Xuan Jianzhang explained.
"Secretary, you are really superb in using troops now. This Saigo Takamoto will be killed by you." Chief of Staff of the Division sincerely flattered, "No wonder more than 50,000 Japanese government troops were all trampled down by us."
"Haha, stop flattering, hurry up and do it. I guess it will take less than three hours to arrive in Saigo Takaho, and we don't have much time left." Xuan Jianzhang patted the Chief of Staff on the shoulder.
"Yes, the teacher's seat." Chief of staff stood at attention and went down to make arrangements.
Xixiang Takaho arrived in less than three hours, but as Xuan Jianzhang said, Xixiang Takaho's army was afraid of being beaten. When encountering a place where the Chinese army might be ambushed, they had to carefully investigate several rounds and rounds.
It took five times as long as it could reach a marching speed in more than three hours.
After waiting for a whole night, Takaho Saigo had not arrived yet.
Chief of Staff could not sit still and said to Xuan Jianzhang, who had been watching with a telescope, "Master, could it be that Takashi Saigo saw through our intentions and did not return to help at all? How long has it been? I know the speed of the Japanese march, and it is not much slower than us. Even if we leave first, they won't have to be that long, right?"
Xuan Jianzhang was also a little strange, "Yes, it's been a little too long. I guess they were careful this time and investigated step by step on the road. It's time to wait a little longer, we should be coming soon."
As the two were talking, five horses rushed over. They were the vanguard of Takashi Saigo's army, which was specially used for pre-war reconnaissance.
Xuan Jianzhang came with a scout cavalry. He was very unhappy and said to the guards beside him: "Call and tell them that we have taken down Satsumakawa and we will not let us go here."
Chief of Staff covered his mouth and giggled, "These silly Japanese people are really here. Master, you are really amazing."
The guard called out to translate the Japanese language, and the translator took the speaker: "Go back, we are the Chinese army, and we have taken down Satsumakawana!"
When several scout cavalrymen from Takaho Saigo heard this, they were shocked and quickly turned their heads. They found that it was the Chinese army from afar. Unexpectedly, it was really the Chinese army, and the Chinese army brought down their homes?
Is this so great?
Takamoto Saigo was leading the army to a five-mile back. When he heard the report from the cavalry, he almost fell off his horse, "What? The Satsumakawa was taken down by the Chinese army? How could it be? They were only a few hundred people? We are a major city and there are heavy troops to guard!"
The general around Takaho Saigo said, "General, Xuan Jianzhang is too cunning. I guess this must be a fraud! General, be careful."
Takamoto Saigo was sweating profusely, "No matter whether there is a fraud or not, we must not fight this war, right? We were originally here to fight, but now we are going back like this? Moreover, there are plains here. If more than 5,000 of us go back when we hear the Chinese army, how can I see people in the future?"
When the generals around Takaho Saigo said this, they felt it made sense. If they left when they met the Chinese army, if this was spread, it would be even more difficult to explain. Everyone would think that Takaho Saigo and the Chinese army were in the same group, and it would have a great impact on morale. After defeating in a row, all the Japanese samurai soldiers were full of anger and wanted to compete with the Chinese army again!
"The army is advancing steadily and fighting against the Chinese army!" Takamoto Saigo still issued instructions for combat!
"Yes, general!" The generals around Takamoto Saigo agreed loudly, all the warriors were excited, singing traditional Japanese folk songs, and marching forward in a row with bang bang steps, forming a five-way attack formation.
Shigetsu Saigo was in the middle of the side, looking at the army beside him, he was also excited and determined to avenge his shame in this battle. This battle must be a warrior!
"This cake is good, and it is better to cook the cakes from our first batch of cooks." Xuan Jianzhang took a sip of water from the kettle and ate a piece of cakes, looking like he was relish.
Chief of Staff Soldier smiled and said, "The more you get a war, the more you are, the more you are, aren't you afraid that the Japanese will fight with us in this battle?"
"If they dare to come, they will definitely fight hard. Although their troops are less than one-tenth of the enemy, what equipment are we and what unit are we? I believe that a battalion of our First Field Division of the Chinese Army is enough to sweep the three brigades of the Japanese Samurai Army!"
"Haha, I believe." Chief of Staff smiled and nodded, "But we can't be careless, these people are also very combat-ready."
"The commander must look like a commander. Didn't Your Majesty often say that we should despise our opponents strategically, and tactically, we should pay attention to our opponents? We have already paid attention to them enough after fighting with them. We should have dinner quickly, and after dinner, we can still smoke a cigarette. Next, we will see our soldiers perform." Xuan Jianzhang was chatting and laughing.
Chapter completed!