bookcurios Chapter 147: A Solitary Battle, Defending Mount Fushi and Plaguing the Plague
Chapter 147: A Solitary Battle, Defending Mount Fushi and Plaguing the Plague
As time passed, Oda Nobuharu's coalition forces never launched an attack, but just set up camp at the foot of the mountain, as if waiting for something.
Chu Yang has also been strengthening his defensive fortifications, and at the same time, he has been closely watching the movements of the coalition forces down the mountain.
The two sides remained in a stalemate, and neither side made any rash moves.
"Report! Your Highness, there are unusual movements by the coalition forces down the mountain!"
One day, Chu Yang was reading in the study when a scout ran in hurriedly, knelt on one knee and reported.
"Oh? What's the unusual movement?"
Chu Yang put down the book in his hand and asked.
"Your Highness, the coalition forces down the mountain suddenly started cutting down trees, and they seemed to be building something."
"Building things?"
Chu Yang frowned when he heard this and asked, "Do you know what they are building?"
"Your Highness, I don't know, but judging from its scale, it should not be an ordinary defensive fortification." said the scout.
"Okay, I understand. You can go down." Chu Yang waved his hand and said.
"promise."
The scout received the order and left the study.
Chu Yang walked to the window and looked in the direction of the coalition camp at the foot of the mountain, his brows furrowed.
"What are they building?" Chu Yang was full of doubts.
Was it for the arrival of Toyotomi Hideyoshi so that he could capture Mount Fushi in one fell swoop?
"Your Highness, what are you thinking about?"
Zhou Yu walked in and asked when he saw Chu Yang frowning.
"Mr. Zhou, you've come at the right time. The coalition forces down the mountain suddenly started cutting down trees on a large scale. They seem to be building something. What do they want to do?"
Chu Yang pointed in the direction of the coalition camp at the foot of the mountain and asked.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu walked to the window and looked in the direction of Chu Yang's finger. As expected, he saw a large number of soldiers cutting down trees in the direction of the coalition camp at the foot of the mountain, and the scale was quite large.
"It seems that they are waiting for Toyotomi Hideyoshi to arrive and then take us down in one fell swoop."
Zhou Yu followed Chu Yang's gaze and said after a moment's hesitation, "Your Highness, in my humble opinion, they should be building siege equipment."
"Siege equipment? Sir, do you mean they want to storm Mount Fushi?"
"That's right." Zhou Yu nodded and said, "Fushi Mountain is in a strategic location, easy to defend but difficult to attack. If we want to capture this mountain, we have to use force."
"But why did they wait until now to start building siege equipment?" Chu Yang asked puzzled.
Zhou Yu pondered for a moment and said, "According to my guess, they want to wait until Toyotomi Hideyoshi's reinforcements arrive before launching an attack together."
Chu Yang nodded slightly after hearing this, and then ordered: "Come here, prepare the small boats leaving Japan and the large ships at the foot of the mountain, so that we can retreat when our army can no longer hold on."
"Yes." The soldiers took the order, and suddenly Chu Yang said, "Remember to act in secret, otherwise the army will be in chaos."
"Yes." The personal guard took the order and left.
the other side.
Kyushu Island.
On a plain, two armies faced each other, and the shouts of killing shook the sky.
Xing Daorong, holding a mountain axe, led the army and fought with Toyotomi Hideyoshi's army.
Pan Feng was not to be outdone. He charged left and right with a big knife in hand, as if he was in an empty space.
It’s a pity that two fists can’t beat four hands, and a hero can’t stand up to a large number of people.
Although Xing Daorong and Pan Feng were brave, the army under their command was defeated under the fierce attack of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's army.
"Kill! Kill them! Kill all these Japanese barbarians!"
Xing Daorong looked like a madman, the axe in his hand was like the scythe of the god of death, reaping the lives of the enemy.
"Kill!"
Pan Feng was also blood-thirsty, and the big knife in his hand flew up and down. Every time he chopped down, he would take a life.
However, despite their hard fighting, the situation was still not in their favor.
This battle had been going on for several days and nights. The armies under Xing Daorong and Pan Feng had suffered heavy losses and their morale was low.
In contrast, Toyotomi Hideyoshi's army became more courageous and morale was high as the battle went on.
"Report! General, less than one tenth of our troops are left, with only more than 10,000 soldiers left."
A personal soldier ran to Xing Daorong and reported anxiously.
"what?"
Hearing this, Xing Daorong was furious. He didn't expect that they would be defeated in just three days. If they continued like this, they would be wiped out within five days.
"Damn it! These Japanese barbarians are really going too far!"
Pan Feng roared, and with the broadsword in his hand, he split an enemy soldier in half.
"General Xing, General Pan, our army's morale is low and we are running low on food and fodder, while the enemy is getting braver and braver. If this continues, I'm afraid our army will be wiped out. How about..."
Sima Yi came up to the two of them and suggested.
"As opposed to what? Mr. Sima, just say what you want to say."
Xing Daorong said unhappily, he was very annoyed now.
"Hehe, in my humble opinion, it is better to withdraw the troops first, preserve our strength, and make a comeback in the future." Sima Yi said cautiously.
"Withdraw? How can we do that? We have finally fought our way here, how can we just withdraw like this?"
Pan Feng was the first to jump out and oppose, he couldn't afford to lose face.
"General Pan, I know you are unwilling, but the situation is stronger than us. We have no choice but to retreat to the sea."
Sima Yi wanted to persuade him again, but was interrupted by Xing Daorong.
"Okay, no need to say more, I have made up my mind. Pass the order down, and the entire army will attack to buy time for Fushishan!"
Xing Daorong waved his hand and gave the order.
at this time.
A scout ran in hurriedly, knelt on one knee, and reported: "Report! General, Nanling City is 800 miles away, urgent!"
"Oh? A letter from Nanling City? Bring it up quickly!"
Xing Daorong's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he spoke quickly.
The personal soldier presented the letter to Xing Daorong, who opened it and was immediately overjoyed.
"Haha, God is helping me! God is really helping me!"
"General, what happened?"
Seeing Xing Daorong so happy, Pan Feng asked quickly.
"Haha, His Majesty the Third Prince has sent people to deliver food, weapons, and 20,000 elite soldiers!"
"What? This is great!"
Pan Feng was also overjoyed when he heard this.
"Mr. Sima, do you have anything to say now?" Xing Daorong looked at Sima Yi and asked proudly.
"This... This is really great, congratulations, General, congratulations, General!"
Seeing this, Sima Yi could only smile awkwardly and said.
"Pass the order and continue the attack!"
Xing Daorong waved his hand and gave the order.
the other side.
Mount Fuji.
Chu Yang and Zhou Yu stood side by side in the camp, gazing into the distance.
Ten days passed, and the coalition forces led by Yamashita and Oda Shinbao never launched an attack. They just set up camp at the foot of the mountain, as if waiting for something.
"It's been ten days, why haven't they made any move yet?"
Chu Yang asked with some confusion.
"Your Highness, they are waiting for Toyotomi Hideyoshi's army. The war on Kyushu Island should have reached a white-hot stage now."
Chu Yang nodded. He knew that Kyushu Island was the key. As long as Xing Daorong and Pan Feng could withstand Toyotomi Hideyoshi's attack, they still had a chance.