Nezu Sadamori was applauded from behind the formation, but Izo Miyoshi, who was standing outside the formation, was not out of danger.
When the two armies are fighting, the most important thing is not to be strong in personal martial arts, but to always be careful not to be left alone.
No matter how invincible you are, the spears from all directions on the battlefield can turn you into a hornet's nest without stopping.
Although Izo Miyoshi retreated quickly, the speed at which she rolled away could not compare with the speed at which the enemy Hime Samurai ran to chase her.
He saw that the opponent was aiming for a flaw and was about to pierce her neck with a shot. At this moment, he picked up a long spear at an angle, opened the barrel of the enemy Ji Samurai's gun, and pulled Miyoshi Isan back into his own formation with one hand.
Miyoshi Isan narrowly escaped death, breaking out in a cold sweat. He looked up and saw Yuri Kamanosuke pulling him back, and said fearfully.
"Thanks."
Yuri Kamanosuke rolled his eyes at her.
"Thank you, you said you want to protect my safety, why don't you run out and find death yourself?
As promised, you will die in front of me. If you die so soon, what will I do? Just stay still! Do you hear me?"
Mihao Yisan smiled slightly and nodded.
"good!"
The Ji warrior who was chasing her retreated quickly, only to hear a crash, and a blood hole appeared in his chest. Then he fell to the ground and died.
Kenjuzo put down the iron cannon in his hand and said to Nezu Sadamori beside him.
"The Lord asked me to report that Honjo Shigenaga has brought two reserve teams from the second formation up. We retreat from the northern line and leave the south side for them to come up to help defend.
The Imperial Guard issued orders to speed up the retreat and lead the enemy's right wing as deep as possible."
"good!"
Kenjuzo said goodbye and went to the other side to inform Mochizuki Yukitada.
After a while, the sound of drums came from behind, and Honjo Shigenaga commanded his two reserve teams to step forward to respond.
At noon, the four reserve teams of the Kanto Palace once again blocked the offensive of the enemy's five reserve teams and lured them to retreat to the west.
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Ashikaga Yoshiji, who had just crossed the river with the army, saw the support from the Kanto Palace and smiled instead of being angry.
Hojo Ushimasa has agreed to open the situation from the northern front. Not only will the Chinese army cross the river to protect her flanks, but the elite troops will also be removed from the main formation to help her continue the offensive.
The Echigo army only had 8,000 troops. How many troops could the Kanto Guards on the northern front have? Eight reserve troops, or ten reserve troops?
At noon just now, the Kanto Palace has sent four reserve teams to stop them, and they will definitely be unable to continue!
Ashikaga Yoshiji smiled.
"Send three more reserve teams up."
Beijiao Ryuyama on the side frowned slightly and interjected.
"Wait a minute. Kamakura-don, are our offensive too fast? The Chinese army has not all crossed the river yet. If it is out of touch with the main formation, I am afraid it will be inappropriate."
The Ashikaga Yoshi clan does not have much power, but the bloodline and family status of the Kanto generals are too high. Hojo Ryuzan cannot accuse her of rushing into the army lightly, so he gave a roundabout reminder.
Ashikaga Yoshiji smiled slightly and said.
"Don't worry, Lord Ryusan, I am not advancing rashly. His Majesty Ujimasa has sent someone to inform me that he agrees with my urgent attack on the northern front.
The Kanto Palace is an institution placed by the shogunate in Echigo to win over the Kanto samurai families. As you can see, the samurai families it has won over are far less powerful than Uesugi Teruhora's own troops.
After only a short time, I was beaten back and forth, making it difficult to hold on.
His Majesty Ujimasa wants me to start from the weak left wing of the Echigo army, blow up the northern front, flank Terutora Uesugi's central army, and win this battle completely."
Ashikaga Yoshiji adhered to the instructions of the Hojo Ujimasa. Although Hojo Ryuzan felt it was inappropriate, he had nothing to say. She was not in the main camp, so she could only obey the orders of the general and could not refute.
Hojo Ushimasa led the army for the first time after he succeeded to the throne. This battle was of great political significance. The proud and powerful generals of the Hojo family did not dare to be too unruly and act on their own initiative.
At least judging from the battle situation, it won't be a problem for the Hojo army to defeat the Echigo army with their current fighting style. So don't worry too much about some impetuous mistakes in the Hojo clan's tactics.
After all, this is the first time that the family governor has taken charge of his own affairs. Even if the battle damage is greater, the majesty of the family governor must be maintained.
Seeing that Hojo Ryuzan was silent, Ashikaga Yoshiji smiled slightly and continued to give orders, sneering in his heart. The elders of the Hojo family were still worried about her, pointing and pointing as if teaching a child.
Fortunately, this battle is going to be won. As long as she wins this battle, she will have the first success in defeating the northern front, and her position will be more stable.
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As time passed, the left wing of the Echigo army, the northern front, continued to retreat. With the force of the Hojo army under the command of Ashikaga Yoshiji, it went deep west.
Uesugi Teruhora's army in the central part retreated, leaving a foothold after crossing the river. Hojo Ushimasa took advantage of the situation and crossed the Akiyama River and moved forward his main formation.
On the southern front, Irobe Katsunaga led the local reserve troops to defend the river bank and refused to retreat. Tominaga Yasuke made several strong attacks but could not cross the Akiyama River.
The entire Echigo army's front line formed a diagonal line from northwest to southeast. It was also like a deeply retracted fist, ready to deliver an explosive left hook.
———
Sanada Nobushige stared at the front line. The battlefield had completely moved from the river bank to the plain. It was two miles closer to her position, and it was still getting closer.
Umino Riichi hurriedly walked over from behind the formation and said coldly.
"Yamaka Yukimori sent Kaji Kagetsuna and brought the remaining two reserve teams.
She said that most of the knights in the two reserve groups of Kanto Shiba were removed. In addition to the fifty armored cavalry, Shima Shengteng organized another hundred knights on horseback to participate in the charge.
The last two reserve teams without the Hime Samurai cannot be moved anymore, and Yamanaka Yukimori should be kept in case of any unexpected events. After Kaji Keizuna is out of the battle, we can prepare to attack."
Sanada Nobushige hummed.
"Just in case something unexpected happens? Are you looking down on me? Or are you looking down on Dao Shengmeng?
Shima Shengmu is also ruthless. How many Kansai Hime samurai are there to immigrate to Kanto Shiba?
She formed a 150-strong horseback warriors and went to battle, and even the warriors from the reserve team were pulled out. This was a desperate move.
Compared to Yamanaka Yukimori, she is still willing to take risks and is considered a bitch."
Umino Li glanced at her and warned.
"This battle is no small matter.
Even so, out of the 250 pieces of plate armor, the imperial office still left 100 pieces for Yamazaka Yukimori, just in case.
Yamanaka Yukimori understands her superiors' intentions and does her part well. She does not seek credit, but strives to have no faults. This is what the emperor wants her to do.
This person does not appear to be as mediocre as he appears. He has a deep and thorough understanding of the purpose of the imperial office and his own situation.
Since you want to take a difficult road, don't underestimate any opponent. When a lion fights a rabbit, use all your strength.
What's more, your opponents are a group of brave lionesses, so remember that."
Sanada Nobushige nodded silently and finally smiled calmly.
"I don't care if they are lions or wild dogs, they are not my opponents anyway.
Get fame and fortune immediately, take the gun in your hand, follow me, no one can stop me!"
She jumped on the box and yelled at the Sanada Odai people who were resting behind her.
"Everyone take out the rice balls and eat them! When you are full, come and fight with me!"