A few days later, Xue Wanche led a large army to attack the city of Ningzhou in the Japanese slave country, and the scout came to report that a large number of reinforcements from the Japanese slave country suddenly appeared on the east and west sides, including the banner of the main force of the Japanese slave ** team: wind, cloud and fire.

Xue Wanche hurriedly sent the Silla and Baekje people to block the Japanese slaves on both flanks.

At this time, the Japanese slaves who had received reinforcements rushed out of the city of Ningzhou and pounced on the Tang army commanded by Xue Wanche.

The Tang army under Xue Wanche's command had been attacking the city for several days, and they were already very tired and their morale had dropped. The Japanese slaves, who had just received reinforcements, were greatly boosted in morale and attacked very fiercely.

Soon after, the Baekje people were defeated and retreated, and the Silla people of General Fugang were also defeated.

The Japanese followed the pursuit of the Silla people, and the Silla people were defeated and fled desperately. Xue Wanche sent people to stop them, not only could not stop them, but on the contrary, the formation of the Tang army was also disrupted.

The Tang army collapsed on all fronts, and the Japanese slaves followed and killed, and finally besieged the Tang army in the city of Anji.

Fujiwara Palace.

The eldest brother said: "Your Majesty, the first step of the Sakura Plan has begun to be implemented, and the Tang Army's Xue Wanche Department has been surrounded by our army in Anji City. ”

The Empress asked, "Is there any news from Kazuki Monobe?" ”

The eldest brother said: "Not for the time being, but it should be soon." ”

The empress said, "Otherwise, send the lady over." ”

Ah Nu is the youngest daughter of Emperor Gogoku and the younger sister of the eldest brother, the younger brother, who is only 12 years old this year. When Monobe Kazuki first came to Fujiwara-kyo, he hoped to marry the imperial family and asked the empress for his son Monobe Jiro, but the empress did not agree to him at that time, but she did not refuse him, but she just said that the girl was too young, and the matter was slowly discussed.

The eldest brother said in surprise: "My sister is so young, I'm afraid she won't be able to accept it!" ”

The empress said bitterly: "I don't know, why don't I feel distressed." But what can be done at a time when the country is in peril? ”

The eldest brother and prince gritted his teeth and said, "Okay then." ”

Zhongchen Lianzu said: "Your Majesty, the minister is willing to personally escort Her Royal Highness the princess to Kyushu Island." If the minister of the ministry has two hearts, the minister will kill him by the sword with his own hands. ”

Zhongchen was impassioned and had a tragic expression. Kazuki Monobe plays a vital role in the Sakura Project. Nakatomi is not trustworthy to Monobe Kazuki, and he wants to go to Kyushu Island in person to supervise the implementation of the Sakura Plan.

The eldest brother said movingly: "Brother Lianzu, this is too dangerous. ”

The lieutenant said indignantly: "Your Majesty is willing to give up your own princess for the sake of the Yamato country. What is there to be reluctant to do with this body? ”

Kumamoto Castle. The Marshal's Mansion of the Eastern Expeditionary Army.

Kazuki said: "Your Highness, the empress has sent her daughter to the minister, what do you think should be done?" ”

Li You smiled: "The empress's daughter is a princess after all, and her appearance and temperament should be good." If you don't feel wronged, just stay. ”

Kazuki Monobe said, "Thank you, Your Highness." What's next? ”

Li You said: "Just follow the plan we agreed on in advance and send a telegram to the empress." ”

Fujiwara Palace.

The eldest brother said excitedly: "Your Majesty, Ichiki of the Ministry of Monobu has sent a telegram. Li You had already received a telegram from Xue Wanche asking for help, and they really sent 20,000 Tang troops on Kyushu Island and Tang troops from Osaka Bay to support. ”

The empress clasped her hands together and said happily, "Amaterasu blesses, Yamato Kingdom finally has a chance to win the victory." Let's go ahead and implement the Sakura Project. ”

Rashomon.

At dusk, the sun sets, and the sunset in the sky gradually fades. It was dark in the distance.

In order to hide people's eyes and ears, Zhongchen Lianzu and others followed lightly, and disguised themselves as ordinary businessmen and went out of Rashomon. The empress, who came to see her off in person, couldn't help but burst into tears when she looked at the disappearing back of her daughter.

The Marshal's Mansion of the Eastern Expeditionary Army.

Niu Jinda said: "Your Highness, General Xue Wanche called, saying that please rest assured, His Highness has the determination and confidence to defend Anji City." ”

Li You was very worried about the safety of Xue Wanche and the others, and specially sent a telegram to inquire about their situation. Xue Wanche is a famous general, and the panic on the battlefield not long ago was just for acting and showing the Japanese slaves. He still maintained nearly 20,000 Tang troops, 20,000 Silla troops, and 10,000 Baekje people under his command, and the main force was not lost. Holding on to such a city is no problem for him.

Niu Jinda continued: "The 20,000 Tang troops have already exchanged clothes and armor with 20,000 Baekje people. Tonight, those Baekje people began to board the ship to reinforce General Xue Wanche. ”

Fujiwara Palace.

The eldest brother and prince said to Jushi Deduo: "Jushi General, Li You has been tricked, and the Tang Army of Kyushu Island has been transferred out of Kyushu Island. Now is the time for you to avenge your son. The three tribes of wind, clouds, and fire are all the elite of my Yamato country. The battle that will decide the fate of Yamato will be handed over to you. ”

The main force of the Japanese slave ** team that appeared in front of Xue Wanche, the banner of the three divisions of wind, cloud, and fire, is, of course, fake. Their main force has secretly gathered in the dense forest south of Fujiwara Kyo.

Jushi Dedo solemnly saluted and said, "Please rest assured Your Majesty and Your Highness. The minister will swear to complete this mission, kill the enemy chieftain, and swear to defend the country of Yamato. ”

The eldest brother and prince also solemnly returned the salute and said, "Everything is entrusted to the general."

Kumamoto Castle. The Marshal's Mansion of the Eastern Expeditionary Army.

Li You and the others lived in the back house of the Great Marshal's Mansion, and seeing that the decisive moment was coming, the entire Grand Marshal's Mansion was filled with a tense atmosphere. Li You looked extremely relaxed, at this moment, Li You, Pei Dilan and others were playing mahjong.

Qianyu is very smart, and in a short period of time, she has become very familiar with mahjong, and her luck is exceptionally good. Today is even more extraordinary, and has won a lot of money.

Li Daozong likes to mingle with young people, and he watches them play mahjong. Today he is also very lucky, he has been betting with Qianyu, and he has also won a lot of money, grinning.

When Pei Dilan saw Qianyu winning, she also smiled, and praised her vigorously: "My daughter-in-law is amazing." ”

The white tiger and the magpie turned pale, they followed Jiumeizi to bet, Jiumeizi's luck was very bad today, and even the two of them lost a lot of money.

The magpie couldn't help but say, "Your Highness, the slave will fight for you for a while." ”

Jiumiko didn't do it, and said angrily: "I don't believe in this evil." He said and reached for the shuffle.

Kumiko had good luck at the beginning, and soon drew cards, and listened to three. She triumphantly waited for someone to fire a cannon for her. But 2580,000 is just no one to fight out. Soon everyone was listening.

The ninth sister grabbed a card of eight and looked at it, there was no below, and she muttered a little in her heart, but she had already heard the cards, so she gritted her teeth and played out.

Qian Yu stretched out his hand and grabbed it and said, "Bar." Then he grinned and said, "Blossom on the bar, I'm nonsense."

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