Chapter 723: Some Discord, Isn't It?
Iguchi Shuzo and Yuji Kawabe, looking at the former Osaka captives who had finished dressing, their eyes became very strange.
Seriously, they've never seen a 'suit' like this.
In the eyes of the two of them, the outfit always looked a little awkward.
This is completely different from the mainstream aesthetics of the East in this era.
However, they did not dare to express any opinion on this.
After all, it was made by His Majesty.
If they expressed different opinions, God knows if His Highness would be angry.
So, even though they felt awkward, they endured it.
What is this thing made of?
It's still transparent.
Although the equipment of the soldiers was a little unacceptable, it still aroused a lot of curiosity among the two.
The so-called 'helmet' thing is very comfortable to wear on the head, and they have a strong defense after experimenting.
At the same time, the knee pads and elbow pads are also very intimate.
Especially the transparent shield, which made the two of them look at it even more.
The defensive power of this shield is much stronger than that of ordinary leather shields.
After their tests, ordinary bows and arrows could not penetrate such shields, not even arrows fired by some strong bows.
Basically, those arrows will be bounced off by the shield and slid to the side.
Could it be glass?
Of course, it is impossible for Iguchi Shuzo and Yuji Riverbe to know what the material used in this shield is.
After all, like this product that is ahead of its time, they don't understand that it's a very normal thing.
If they can understand, then there are ghosts.
In their opinion, this transparent shield, perhaps, was made of glass.
You must know that those Nanban people have this kind of transparent commodity to sell.
But. Those glazed products are very fragile, and there is no such strong one at all.
So, at this time, Iguchi Zaozo and Yuji Riverside are them, but I don't know what the shield of the road is all about.
But in any case, the defensive power of this shield is beyond doubt, and the two of them dare to vouch for this with their heads.
The ashigaru are armed with spears, carrying fire axes behind their backs, wearing explosion-proof +10 suits, with camouflage uniforms and leather shoes, no matter how you look at it, this body is a bit out of harmony.
But Zhao Hongyu felt very satisfied.
I already have a queuing party under my command. Now that there is a demolition team again, what else can stop him in this world.
Of course, the above is Zhao Hongyu's joking idea, and it can't be taken seriously at all.
"Your Highness, this dress is very comfortable, especially this shoe, it's really amazing."
After Iguchi put on the big black leather boots, he flattered Zhao Hongyu without a mouth.
On his face, you can see the flattering look and expression, and he was about to lick Zhao Hongyu's chrysanthemum.
Yuji Riverbe is not so shameless as Iguchi Zaosan. But his expression is similar to that of Iguchi Shuzo.
However, it is more about some curiosity about new things.
"It's okay to be comfortable, that's what you're going to wear in the future."
Zhao Hongyu looked at these transformed Japanese soldiers, nodded with satisfaction, and then made three roads to Yuji Riverside and the wellhead.
Honestly. Zhao Hongyu didn't bother to explain anything to them.
It's too tiring to explain, and there's no need for it.
Besides, what to explain to these Japanese people, they just need to obey orders, right?
Seeing Zhao Hongyu, he didn't answer them. Wellhead Zaozo and Riverside Yuji are very interesting, and they don't mention this fork.
"Well, now that you've got new weapons and shields, you don't have to worry about enemy arrows now. Set up a sentry at the head of the city for me at once. Those guys outside the city are really annoying. ”
Zhao Hongyu waved his hand and let the wellhead and the river leave with the Japanese soldiers.
Zhao Hongyu and they have occupied Osaka Castle for some time.
During this time, the raiders stationed outside the castle gathered the archers who had been left behind in Tajima and harassed Osaka Castle from time to time every day.
Although they did not launch a fierce attack, the overwhelming arrows that were shot every day also brought Zhao Hongyu and them a lot of trouble.
Who let Zhao Hongyu and them have no shield that can be used to defend against arrows.
Now it's okay, Zhao Hongyu got the riot shield out, although this thing is not very good in the later generations, but it is still quite good to defend against those arrows in this era.
I don't know if Lu Dao is guilty of Zhao Hongyu's bad taste, he actually made the Japanese soldiers under his command dress up like a demolition team, and I don't know what Lu Dao is thinking about him.
However, it is certain that with riot shields, helmets, and suits, the defense of these former Osaka captives has been greatly improved.
At the same time, Zhao Hongyu also bought a lot of food to store in Osaka Castle during this time.
Because the food is abundant and the troops are sufficient, the morale of his command is now okay, and there is no depression and panic as others think.
Therefore, Zhao Hongyu's plan to garrison Osaka Castle has been smoothly implemented.
The crusaders outside the castle also received news from the shogunate.
Reinforcements have already begun to set off and are heading this way.
This news is like injecting a shot in the arm for the demoralized crusaders, making the crusaders immediately feel like they have been beaten with blood.
In their opinion, as long as reinforcements reach this side, then none of these foreigners in Osaka Castle will be able to escape.
This is because the news from the Edo shogunate said that the reinforcements this time exceeded 30,000 people, and more than 10,000 of them were the shogun's own troops.
On the side of the Wa Kingdom, everyone had a strong superstition about the corps of the shogun's own lineage.
They believe that since it is a direct subordinate legion of the general's family, then the combat effectiveness is definitely very strong.
What's more, more than 10,000 troops were dispatched at one time.
As long as they join, it will not be difficult to solve these foreigners.
It's just that everyone didn't think about the Shogun's own army at this time. It's still not the original corps.
After all, more than ten years have passed since the end of the Warring States period at this time.
This family army has changed a group of people.
In addition, General Ishida Hiroshi doesn't attach much importance to armaments or anything, so can this corps still maintain the combat effectiveness it used to have?
You must know that in many cases, the combat effectiveness of the family's regiment has a lot to do with the master.
And, depending on the character of the owner, the mentality of the legionnaires will also change.
It's a very mysterious thing.
Hiroshi Ishida, like him, has little interest in the military. The guy who is all focused on the belly of a woman, what kind of goods can he be with his own family army now?
However, even so, the name of the general's own corps is quite bluffing.
And because of the addition of this corps, the morale of the crusading army suddenly rose to the peak.
If it weren't for the fact that the rest of the crusading army was basically cavalry, and it was not possible to attack the city on foot.
I can't say it, Ishida Aido and the two of them will let them take advantage of this momentum to start a siege war against Osaka Castle.
It's just that. Looking at the black cannon muzzle at the head of Osaka Castle, they had to dispel this unrealistic idea.
Yes, after Zhao Hongyu entered Osaka City, he immediately purchased dozens of artillery pieces from the virtual space-time trader. It was placed at the head of Osaka Castle.
Originally, he had thirty-six artillery pieces in his army.
However, because he had to enter Osaka Castle before the raiders, the artillery was scrapped and destroyed.
After all. With these artillery, Zhao Hongyu had no way to speed up at all.
At the same time, worry about being on the road. will be taken away by the enemy's artillery.
If something like this happens, it won't be worth the cost.
Fortunately, Zhao Hongyu has the means to defy the sky, so he was still able to get the artillery out after being stationed in Osaka City.
If there was no way to get artillery, then Zhao Hongyu would not have entered Osaka Castle.
Although he rearranged the artillery, he did not fire it in these days.
The main reason was that he was afraid that he would scare the crusaders away, so that his plan could not be implemented.
And during all this time, not only did he not fire a cannon, but he did not even let go of a musket.
On the one hand, they are afraid of scaring away the opponent, but on the other hand, they are thinking about harassing non-stop, and they don't want to really attack at this time, and at the same time, they don't have the strength to attack, for fear that after they don't have enough strength to attack, they will let the enemy abandon the city and leave.
If that were the case, their plan would not have been realized.
Therefore, the two sides were very strange, and each had their own thoughts in and out of Osaka Castle, and began to confront each other.
"Your Highness, according to the information from our ninja side, the Edo Shogunate has sent a large army to set off, and it is estimated that it will take two days to reach Osaka Castle and join those enemies."
When Zhao Hongyu sent off Iguchi and them, Hattori Kizo appeared behind Zhao Hongyu and knelt down on one knee to report to him the information they had spied on these days.
"How many men did the shogunate send?"
Zhao Hongyu asked.
"More than 30,000 people, of which 13,000 were originally garrisons stationed in Edo, and they were also the strength of the shogun's own army."
Hattori Hidezo told the truth, and a worried look appeared on his face.
Yes, Hattori Kizo actually completely disagrees with the plan to garrison Osaka Castle.
It's just that under Zhao Hongyu's insistence, they have no choice at all.
Today, the Edo shogunate has sent a large army with more than 30,000 troops.
Two days later, this side of Osaka Castle will be besieged and impassable, and it will be up to you to see what to do with your Highness. (To be continued......)