The rise of the poor

Chapter 2155: Battle (3)

Wang Zhi saw that the Japanese pirates under Xue Tao were well-equipped and wore full body armor. They also had 400 sets of heavy armor. They were equipped with longbows and muskets on both wings of the cone formation. They were powerful in long-range attack, close combat and breaking formations, and had a high tolerance rate. Moreover, after taking a look at their faces, he found that Xue Tao was quite cunning and had borrowed a lot of famous elite Japanese pirates from other people to replace some of his less elite pirates. He nodded in agreement.

Old Xue has made great progress. With such a lineup, such equipment, and such a strong fight against the Japanese, we can't say that we have won the battle, but we can say that we have secured it.

Of course, we cannot be careless. We need to keep an eye on the Zhejiang Army. Zhu Ping'an is a man who should not be underestimated. He is extremely intelligent. Since he dares to agree, he must have some trump cards.

"What is the lineup of the Zhejiang Army?" Wang Zhi asked.

"The Zhejiang Army's formation is a bit ridiculous, it's long and narrow like noodles, with a hundred men in a row, three rows in a team, a total of three teams, and a hundred men left in reserve. Old Xue could break through this thin formation with a single charge, and then there would be a massacre without suspense. Well, it might also be a chase, after all, the officers and soldiers are weaklings who will collapse at a single blow. After Old Xue broke through the Zhejiang Army's formation, the Zhejiang Army might have collapsed. They built six floating bridges, plus the original wooden bridge, so if the Zhejiang Army fled, many could still escape. However, if Old Xue seized the opportunity and chased them hard enough, it is estimated that many Zhejiang Army soldiers would fall into the river while fighting for the bridge when escaping, and more might have drowned than those killed by Old Xue."

A general of the imperial guards, who was in his forties, pointed at the Zhejiang army's formation and laughed mockingly.

He was Wang Zhi's personal guard general, the commander of Wang Zhi's personal guard, and he was also Wang Zhi's most trusted person.

He is Wang Xiaoyi, Wang Zhi’s fellow villager and clan member.

"Uncle Wang, don't underestimate the Zhejiang Army's formation. It may seem simple, but it has a lot of details. When combined with the Zhejiang Army's firearms, it is simply a deadly formation. I plan to learn it and try it out as soon as possible."

Mao Haifeng shook his head slightly and said seriously.

"Haha, Haifeng, you were a fearless person back then, so who did you submit to? The brave Li Guangtou, the cunning Xu Dong, and Chen Sipan who was as famous as the king back then, who did you submit to? You always said that if it were me, the outcome would be very different. How come you have to learn Zhu Ping'an's military formation just because you were defeated once? And it was such a ridiculous military formation."

Wang Xiaoyi couldn't help but smile and shook his head.

"Uncle Wang, you said my tone is so familiar." Mao Haifeng smiled slightly and changed the subject.

"Oh, has anyone said something similar?" Wang Xiaoyi asked.

"Last night, I kindly went to Uncle Xue's tent to remind him to be careful of the Zhejiang army's formation and firearms. As a result, well, Uncle Xue said almost the same thing and then asked me to leave the tent." Mao Haifeng repeated what he had reminded Xue Tao about. This was a preventive measure to prevent Xue Tao from being defeated later and being blamed by others for not reminding Xue Tao.

I reminded him, more than once, but there was nothing I could do, he didn't listen. It's not my fault.

"Haha." Wang Xiaoyi couldn't help but laugh when he heard that.

Several Japanese pirate generals at the table also laughed. Isn't it ridiculous that you, a defeated general, are imparting your experience to others?

"Look, the two armies have raised their flags and are about to go to war." Otomo Sadakawa spoke up, interrupting everyone's laughter.

Everyone stopped laughing at Mao Haifeng and turned their eyes to the battlefield in front of the camp.

They sat on a high platform, looking down from above, and could see clearly every move on the battlefield.

As expected, the next second, Xue Tao's bloodthirsty and excited order was heard, "All troops, attack and defeat the government troops. Each person will be rewarded with 30 taels of silver! In addition, every head of a Zhejiang soldier captured will be rewarded with 30 taels of silver!"

"Don't worry about me defaulting on your debt. I awarded you this reward in front of the king, and I will pay it back to you even if I have to sell everything I have!"

Then, a burst of excited roars were heard coming from the Japanese pirate camp.

The Japanese pirates on the battlefield were as excited as if they had been fed with three pounds of chicken blood and a tube of stimulant.

Each of their eyes was scarlet.

Full of fighting spirit.

"Haha, Old Xue played this trick beautifully. As the saying goes, a big reward always brings out brave men. With such a big reward, the little guys below are so excited. They are like seeing a bloody shark in the sea."

"Haha, Lao Xue has invested a lot of money, this is a sure thing."

When the Japanese generals such as Wang Xiaoyi at the table saw this scene, they couldn't help but give thumbs up, indicating that this was a sure thing.

Wang Zhi couldn't help but nodded. Old Xue must have consulted an expert, so this time he should be able to win.

"Tell the chef to prepare a table of good food to entertain Zhu Ping'an later. We can't let anyone laugh at our poor hospitality."

Wang Zhi took a sip of the tea and gave instructions softly.

"Hahaha, your Majesty, what you said makes sense. I will send someone to tell the cooks in the kitchen to show off their best skills. If anyone fails, he will be the one to be stewed in the next meal." Wang Xiaoyi smiled and immediately sent someone to the kitchen to pass the message.

Mao Haifeng was hesitant to speak. He really wanted to say, "Godfather, don't waste your energy. We can't win this time. Or we're bound to lose." Otomo Sadakawa tugged at his sleeve and gave him a look.

Signaling him not to pour cold water on Prince Huixing.

So Mao Haifeng decisively shut his mouth. To tell the truth at this time would be a mistake.

"Okay, everything is arranged. Let's see how Lao Xue defeats the Zhejiang army." Wang Xiaoyi said with a smile.

Everyone stared at the battlefield.

Stimulated by Xue Tao's generous reward, the Japanese pirates howled and rushed towards the Zhejiang army formation in front of them like a tiger descending from the mountain.

"Kill! Kill all the soldiers and I'll be a millionaire!"

"Dead, dead! Kanako, if I win the money, I will go back to my hometown to watch the cherry blossoms with you and have three more children."

"Charge! Break through the Zhejiang army's formation and kill them all. The more you kill, the more rewards you will get. Charge! Kill!"

The Japanese pirates shouted, roared, and howled, and rushed towards the Zhejiang army like a tiger descending from the mountain.

The sound of their running was like an earthquake, the ground was shaking and the mountains were trembling, like a huge wave in the ocean, sweeping towards the Zhejiang army.

And what about the Zhejiang army’s formation?

The thin Zhejiang Army formation was like ten stretched noodles, thin and fragile, and could be broken by a gust of wind.

They stood there quietly.

They stood there quietly and blankly, as if they were frightened by the Japanese pirates who were as fierce as a tiger descending from the mountain.

He stood there blankly, watching the Japanese pirates rushing towards him, shouting and killing.

The only thing that was not harmonious was that they stood there with no expression of fear on their faces, but a blank expression.

"Hahaha, the Zhejiang Army is terrified."

The Japanese pirates watching in the pirate camp couldn't help but burst into laughter when they saw this scene.

Of course, the defeated Japanese pirates shuddered when they saw this scene, and the fear they had felt yesterday when they were dominated by the Zhejiang Army returned. (End of this chapter)