Hojo Tokimune invited Ryoko to take a seat, Ryoko Heshi gave a salute, and did not refuse, sat down at the top, and Zhuzi hurriedly served tea.

Ryoko took a sip of tea, let out a faint breath, and said, "This tea is really delicious, is it a new tea from the Great Song Dynasty?" ”

Hojo Shizong said: "Yes, it is said that it is also made by Cheng Yue, and it costs twenty taels of silver to buy half a catty, and I am usually reluctant to drink it." ”

Ryoko sighed and said, "What kind of person is Cheng Yue, why do you have to fight Japan?" ”

Hojo Tokisume said: "I also find it incomprehensible, Kublai Khan attacked Japan for land and gold and silver, and Cheng Yue only wanted revenge for someone to assassinate him, but it's just a small thing, is it worth it?" ”

Ryoko said: "I think Cheng Yue just needs an excuse." Is there any news from Zongzheng? ”

Hojo Shizong said: "We were still talking about this matter just now, and Zongzheng may have been captured by Cheng Yue, and it is being confirmed." ”

Ryoko's body shook slightly, and she lost her voice: "Zongzheng was captured by Cheng Yue? ”

Hojo Tokimune said: "Yes, but I just heard about it, please mother wait a few days, I will try to inquire." ”

Ryoko was silent for a long time, and said, "I heard that Cheng Yue has sent troops to Kamakura?" ”

Hojo Shizong said: "Yes, but it's not Cheng Yue in person." The leader of the troops was a general under Cheng Yue, named Angier, who was originally a Mongol, who was able to fight well and was deeply valued by the Mongolian Prime Minister Boyan. After surrendering, Cheng Yue was heavily used, with about 120,000 troops. ”

Ryoko's eyes were fixed on Hojo Tokimune's face, and she asked slowly, "Can you win?" I want to hear the truth. ”

Hojo Tokimune was not as decisive as he was outside at this time, but hesitated again and again, wanting to speak again and again, and the expression on his face was very difficult.

Ryoko's heart was cold, and she said in a panicked voice: "Shizong, don't you have any certainty? How many are you likely to win? ”

Hojo Tokimune gritted his teeth and didn't say a word.

Ryoko's tears suddenly rolled down, and Zhuzi and Fangzi also looked frightened.

Hojo Shizong gritted his teeth and said: "Mother, it's not impossible, it's just very small. ”

Ryoko said in disbelief: "Is Cheng Yue's army so strong? You have 150,000 people, and you still hold on to the mountains, but you still can't hold on? ”

Hojo Tokimune said, "If it's the Japanese army, no matter how much I have, I can win." But Cheng Yue's Song army is different from the Yuan army, and I haven't even heard of the weapons he uses. In Chima Pass, Angier not only won a big victory over Zonglai, but also a quick victory, the hard-built fortifications, the heavy troops drawn from all over the country were completely powerless in the face of Cheng Yue's weapons and elite soldiers, Angier almost did not pay any casualties, and occupied the dangerous Chima Pass, opening up the road to the Seto Inland Sea and Honshu! What's even more difficult is that we have already suffered a big defeat, but we don't know anything about Cheng Yue's weapons, and there can be no way to use them. Cheng Yue also knew this, so he didn't come by himself at all, and only sent his generals to lead the troops, and the troops were less than ours. In terms of the art of war, it is contrary to common sense. That is to say, Cheng Yue concluded that this battle would be won, and he only had to stay in Kyoto and wait for the good news. ”

The more Ryoko listened, the more frightened she became, and she asked anxiously, "So, what is our chance of victory?" ”

Hojo Tokimune said: "There are only two points. The first was a night attack, the second was a field battle. If none of them succeed, the only way to defend it is to defend against the danger, and Kamakura has plenty of food and water, and if you stick to it carefully, you can hold it for at least two years. Cheng Yue came from afar, and it was very difficult to receive food, grass and weapons, and he could not capture Kamakura in a short time, so he could only withdraw his troops, and at most he plundered Japan, which was still our Hojo clan. ”

Ryoko calmed down a little and said, "Then it's up to you to fight." ”

Hojo Tokimune said: "Yes, mother, I have made up my mind to fight to the end. ”

Ryoko said with relief: "Even if you can't win, you can repel the enemy, the point is to keep Kamakura, as long as Kamakura is not lost, everything else can be taken back in the same way." ”

Hojo Tokimune nodded and said, "That's how I planned it. ”

Ryoko let out a sigh of relief and said, "The inheritance that your father left you must not be lost in your hands, and I came today for this." ”

Hojo Tokimune said: "Mother, since you're here, don't go back, let's just stay?" If there is any fighting outside, I will tell my mother immediately. The two children miss their grandmother every day, and their mother should accompany them. ”

Without waiting for Ryoko to answer, Zhuzi also immediately said, "Yes, mother." At this time of crisis, Shi Zong cannot be distracted. When my mother returned home, Shi Zong could concentrate on the battle, so please let my mother stay. ”

Seeing this, Fangzi also followed the persuasion, Ryoko was helpless, and said, "Okay, I'll stay for a few days first and see the situation." ”

Hojo Tokimune was overjoyed and said, "Great, Zhuzi, go and clean up your mother's house, everything is the best." ”

Zhuzi agreed, and went with Yoshiko to clean up Ryoko's room. The Hojo clan advocated frugality, and there were not many maids, and they often asked the main mother to do the work by herself.

Tokimune Hojo brought the two children over, and Ryoko put aside her worries for the time being, had a lot of fun with the two children, and experienced a rare family affection.

Hojo Yoshimune, Nikaido Yokitada, and Nakahara Shiren were ordered by Hojo Tokimune to assemble samurai, and all of them were good at hand-to-hand combat and lurking night attacks, and there were a large number of ninjas among them.

The so-called ninjas, in fact, are not unusual at all, they are nothing more than assassination and spying, and at the time of the battle formation, the actual combat power is not strong, and there is nothing to be mysterious.

Each of the three selected 5,000 people, dressed in black, wrapped up even their faces, and rushed lightly towards Sakaguchi, where they were in charge.

Zhang Rongshi arrived at Sakakou in the afternoon, and there were 5,000 defenders in Sakakou, ready for battle.

Zhang Rongshi, according to the prior agreement, did not rush into the attack, but ordered to camp and rest, and confronted the Japanese army of the shogunate.

After dinner, Zhang Rongshi immediately raised his account and summoned his generals to arrange defense. Song Dumuda, Xia Jing, Tian Zhenzi and other Fujian generals all listened to the order under the tent and came to the tent together.

Zhang Rongshi treated everyone and said: "The prince has an explanation, the closer you get to Kamakura, the more you must guard against the night attack of the Japanese." Tomorrow we will have a general attack, and there is a good chance that the Japanese will come tonight. They are very wrong if they think that if we have a smooth journey, they will let our guard down. ”

Tian Zhenzi stepped forward and saluted: "Commander, the last general is willing to lead the troops to patrol the night." ”

Zhang Rongshi nodded and said: "It's exactly what I want, your generals in Fujian have a lot of experience in dealing with night attacks, and they are also very good at close combat, and now is the time for you to make meritorious contributions." I'll give you the spearmen at your disposal, so be careful. ”

The generals of Fujian said in unison: "Yes!" (To be continued.) )