A few days later, Hisataka Kayama led a fleet to Ryukyu. They saw the fleet off the dock. Birshanjiu clicked on it and found that there was one missing, and he was a little unhappy. He then ordered the samurai who led the group to report back to him.

The samurai boarded the ship and bowed to the Admiral. Hisakama asked, "What happened when you got here?" Why is there one less ship? ”

The samurai bowed and replied, "My lord, we stopped the enemy's fleet when we arrived!" If I'm not mistaken, they should be planning to dock at the dock to pick people up. There were a lot of people on the docks at the time, so in order to prevent them from picking up people, we engaged them. These pirates fought very bravely, and their entire fleet was not five ships, but seven. The most odious thing is that every one of them has a national collapse on every ship! We lost only one ship under the bombardment of the collapse of the country. However, the pirate's ships were completely driven away by us. ”

Actually, the samurai was mistaken. He thought that Liu Pei was evacuating people, but he was actually transporting the last group of people to the island.

When Kayama Hisaka heard this, his face softened. "Did they never show up again?" he asked. Was there an ambush nearby? ”

The samurai bowed and said, "My lord, it is true that they have not appeared. In the past few days, I have divided the fleet into two groups and have been controlling the sea area near the dock. The other one took a detour to patrol. No trace of them was found. ”

Kono Yoshiyoshi bowed down and said, "My lord, do you think they will give up the team on the island?" ”

Birshan, a long nod, nodded and said, "There is a possibility." After all, they have enough time to transport their cronies and elite personnel away. ”

Kono said, "In that case, then please show me the next step." ”

Kayama Hisadaka said: "Landing on the island first, rest for three days and then engage in battle." ”

Following the order of Hisaka Kayama, a large number of ships approached the dock. At this time, there was a group of people waiting there on the dock. But they were clearly divided into two groups. Some were Wa merchants. There are also people like Li Ka-shing. They each took his servants with his own and waited for the summons of the general.

A few ships docked first, and a large number of Japanese soldiers rushed down with iron cannons. Soon the perimeter of the dock was controlled. Then Kayama Hisataka officially boarded the pier. As soon as he landed on the dock, a samurai greeted him and said, "My lord, the dock and its surroundings are completely controlled by our people. ”

Hisakama said, "Good job. Who is on the dock? ”

The samurai glanced back and said, "I just asked." They are the ones who support us. One part is the businessmen of our country. There are also some Ryukyu natives. Do you want to see them? ”

Hisakama said, "No need. Let's wait until the war is over. Did they bring intelligence about the enemy? ”

The samurai handed over a few pieces of paper and said, "This is the information and map they have gathered. ”

Hisaka Kayama took it and looked at it carefully, and then handed it to Kono Kamiyoshi. After reading it, he said, "My lord, it's strange that the pirate's strength has increased! Does he want to join us in battle? ”

Kayama Hisaka sneered and said: "There is a saying in China called Liling Zhidu! Maybe these pirates are crazy to get their hands on the Ryukyus! But it doesn't matter, they only have more than 2,000 people, and they will not be the opponent of our 3,000 army. ”

Kono said, "That's right, my lord, from this point of view, a lot of information was collected by the Ryukyu locals, and it seems that they are still very useful. Don't you really see them? ”

Birshan, Hisaka, said coldly: "Then it's none of our business!" That's what the governor needs to think about. We are samurai, as long as we fight well. I ordered the team to speed up their descent to the island. At the same time, the ships were divided into three teams to guard the surrounding sea area. No vessel is allowed to approach. ”

The samurai beside Hidaka Kayama bowed down together and replied, "Hai! ”

In the newly built barracks, Liu Pei was also holding a pre-war meeting. Liu Pei put forward his own strategy. It is to attack and harass the tired opponent first, and then rely on the camp to drag the opponent. Then the navy will crush the opponent's navy, destroy or capture large ships, and then go out of the camp to fight head-on and completely defeat the opponent.

Qi Qitao said: "Family master, why don't we use the terrain to ambush them? Why do you want to fight so hard? ”

Liu Pei glanced around at the people around him and said, "The reason why I decided to fight a tough battle is because I think about it this way. First of all, the Japanese have been fighting wars all these years, so the leaders of the other side must be experienced people. Trying to ambush them is inherently difficult. The second and most important point. Since we became an army, we have fought a lot of battles. But we've never fought against a real army. Therefore, this cannot temper the real military spirit and morale at all. And now the enemy in front of us is a battle-hardened team! Only when we have fought with them and won the battle will our army truly grow and become an iron army, not a low-level team that is elated after winning a group of outcasts! ”

Qi Qitao said: "I understand, family master! We're going to fight this battle! ”

Liu Pei said: "That's right, we must fight this battle no matter what." And it must be won by dignity! But then again, we have a very good chance of winning this battle! First of all, these Japanese people traveled far away from the sea, and were harassed by the navy along the way. So they're already tired. And we're just waiting for work. Secondly, the enemy does not know our real forces at all. At present, they can master our troops, which is about 2,000 men. And in reality we are 3,000 people. Finally, they could not have imagined that our Navy would ambush theirs. As long as the navy succeeds, or as long as the navy succeeds in half of it, they will gather the military and discourage. It won't be difficult to defeat them then. Therefore, as long as we win the battle this time, our military morale will be completely raised, and we can be said to have truly become an army. Do you understand? ”

The people at the table said in unison, "May I die for the Lord!" ”

"I am willing to die for the head of the family!"

Liu Pei waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's go and prepare." Qi Qitao personally led people to the night attack tonight. Remember, don't mess around! The crowd said yes and dispersed.

Liang Jinsheng originally thought that after the Shimazu family's army landed on the island, he would be reused immediately. But he didn't expect that no one would see him at all. Not only was he unhappy, but even several people around him were unhappy. But the people around him pointed the finger at him. This is not surprising, as the old saying goes, people are divided by groups, and things are gathered by like. A person like Liang Jinsheng who even betrays his country at will for his official position, what kind of friends do you think he can make?

One person said: "Brother Liang, didn't you say that the Japanese people can reuse us when they come?" Why can't you even see each other? ”

Another person said: "I'm afraid that Brother Liang is talking to himself." ”

Liang Jinsheng flicked his sleeves unhappily and said, "What are you arguing about?" Isn't this an army ready to go to war right away! After the battle, they will naturally meet us and others. Don't say anything else, let's go back and raise some food for the labor army, gather the villagers again, support the Japanese army, and earn more face for me in front of the general. ”

Hearing this, several people around him looked at each other and stopped squeaking. Liang Jinsheng didn't want to ignore them, and went home to help raise grain and grass on his own.

Hisataka Kayama had been on the dock until everyone had disembarked before he set up camp to rest. Birchama is not in a hurry at all. He knows the allusion that he will step on the general when he travels a hundred miles a day. So he decided to rest for a few days before officially marching.

The camp was quickly built. The soldiers, who had been floating at sea for a long time, began to rest after dinner. Birch Mountain was high for a long time, but there was no rest. After taking off his armor, he said to Kono Kamiyoshi, "The old man should have a good rest tonight." The camp is up to you. ”

Kono Yoshiyoshi bowed down and said, "Hay! It is our duty to do so. ”

Hisashi Kayama smiled and said, "But you can't rest tonight." Prepare two detachments of men to lie in ambush near the camp, and the enemy will definitely come and attack at night tonight. Let's try to keep them all here. ”

Kono Kamiyoshi bowed again and said, "I understand." I will personally lead people to ambush. ”

And just like that, the first meeting between the two sides will soon begin.