In the blink of an eye, three days passed, but the Japanese still did not move.

Although the coalition command was puzzled, they didn't have to worry too much, they believed that the Japanese army would not be patient for too long, because the Japanese army came this time to attack and did not think about fighting a protracted war, so the supplies they brought must be insufficient, and after a long time, they will definitely not be able to hold on.

Of course, it is not excluded that they will be provided on the spot, but the goal of local supply is too big, and if they do so, they will definitely be discovered by the people in the city or the Taiping army, so the Japanese army will definitely not do this.

That is to say, there is only one way left for the Japanese army to go, that is, to rely on themselves, to put it bluntly, that is, to endure, but there is a limit to such patience, the average normal person, if there is no food, only rely on water, then he can endure for seven or eight days at most, maybe, some people with a special physique, their patience may be longer, but, no matter who they are, once the water is also exhausted, then they will definitely die.

Therefore, the Taiping army is not in a hurry, they just need to wait patiently and wait until the Japanese army's ultimate moment arrives.

However, another three days passed, and the Japanese army still did not move.

I have to say that the Japanese army really can't bear it.

However, the coalition command of the Taiping Army was a little anxious, because six days had passed, but the Japanese had not made any movement, which was also too abnormal.

As a result, the Taiping army began to change their strategy, and in addition to continuing to hold the city gates, they sent a number of other teams to secretly search the city.

However, in the end, they were disappointed, and they still failed to find the Japanese army, not even the slightest trace of the Japanese army.

Where will these Japanese troops go? Could it be that he really grew wings and flew, this became the biggest question that disturbed the headquarters of the Taiping Army.

However, the coalition command still did not believe that the Japanese army had disappeared like this, and they had absolutely reason to believe that the Japanese army was still in the city, so they were still making preparations with two hands, first, to hold the four gates, and second, to continue to search.

The eighth day passed, and the Japanese were still not found......

Fifteen days have passed, and I still haven't been able to wait for the Japanese ...

What to do? The Allied Command began to hesitate, time had begun to wear out their patience, and they had lost the firmness they had before.

And in these days of looking for the Japanese army, the Taiping army didn't do anything, just went to find someone to block people, but they ignored one thing, that is, it is now a war period, and the Japanese army still has hundreds of thousands of elite troops staying in Seoul, if the Taiping army does not want to find a way to destroy the Japanese army, they will not perish on their own, so time is precious and can not be wasted, and it is time for the focus of the Taiping army to shift.

It was for this reason that, after discussion, the Allied Command decided that the task of finding and encircling this part of the Japanese army would still be entrusted to Dongfang Bufu and his Seventh Army Corps, and that the others would resume their daily training and prepare for the march to Seoul.

When such an order was conveyed to the East Bufu, he gladly accepted it.

If you lose it yourself, then you must get it back, and Dongfang is not confused and secretly cheers himself up.

However, the day after Dongfang Bufu took over this task, that is, on the sixteenth day of the Taiping army's search for the Japanese army, a messenger from the headquarters suddenly came to report that Dongfang Bufu had led the army to knock on the city, and the marshal asked the deputy marshal of Dongfang to go to the east gate to discuss the strategy of defending against the enemy.

The Japanese army knocked on the city? Dongfang was not confused and was shocked, and couldn't help but be a little angry, their Taiping army had not yet gone to trouble the Japanese army, but the Japanese army came to the door instead, it was really unreasonable, it must be Pi Zhenzhen.

However, after thinking about it, he still rushed to the east gate very quickly.

When he ascended the tower, the rest of the coalition command was already in the ranks, including Wang Xiaoyong, Tian Xiaoer and others, all of whom were holding binoculars in their hands and were carefully observing the enemy situation under the city.

Seeing this, Dongfang was not confused, and also took the telescope handed over by the guard next to him and looked out.

He found out that the day he would lead the troops this time would be Saigo Takamori.

Why would it be Saigo Takamori instead of Sakamoto Ryoma, Dongfang is not confused.

Moreover, this Saigo Takamori did not bring many men and horses, it is reported that it was only 60,000 or 70,000 people, and with his 670,000 people, he wanted to attack Kaesong, which was heavily guarded by hundreds of thousands of troops.

Dongfang couldn't help but shake his head.

"Dongfang, what do you think?" Tian Xiaoer, who was standing next to him, was still holding the telescope in his hand, and his head did not return to the tunnel.

Ask me? Dongfang Bufu couldn't help but be stunned, this kind of thing, Tian Xiaoer was the first to ask him, Dongfang Bufu felt a little strange, how could he ask him about this matter, this kind of thing to make an idea, talk about opinions, isn't it usually done by Wang Xiaoyong, why did Tian Xiaoer ask him first, and more importantly, he didn't think about this question at all, so how did he answer.

"This, this... I haven't figured it out yet." Dongfang is not confused and slightly embarrassed to be authentic.

"Haha, Dongfang, you...."Tian Xiaoer dragged this word for a long time, listening to his intentions, and a little resentful.

However, this really can't be blamed on Dongfang not confused, in terms of strategy, Dongfang is not confused is indeed a little worse, it is impossible to expect him to be a little Zhuge every time like he did when he attacked Kaesong last time, this is really not his strength.

Of course, Tian Xiaoer has such thoughts, which can be understood, perhaps, this is entirely because Tian Xiaoer's expectations for the East are too high.

"Xiao Er, you know, the strategy is really not my strength, if I become Zhuge Liang every time, it is tantamount to a sesame seed falling out of the eye of a needle, the probability is too low." Although Dongfang is not confused, it is a bit self-deprecating, but it is not completely unreasonable.

This is the most real Oriental not confused.

"Indeed, this is indeed a bit difficult for you, I was too hasty, forget it, let's ask Xiao Yong, Xiao Yong, what do you think?" Tian Xiaoer nodded and threw the question to Wang Xiaoyong again.

Wang Xiaoyong is the most correct person to do this job.

"The Japanese army is here, it doesn't look like they're here to attack the city." Wang Xiaoyong has been observing Japan for a long time, and he already has a general idea of the purpose of Japan's visit.

"Oh, how so?" Tian Xiaoer asked.

He has always known that Wang Xiaoyong is very accurate, and since Wang Xiaoyong said this, then he must have seen something.

"There are three reasons, first, the Japanese army is leading the army this time is Saigo Takamori, if you really want to attack the city, even if Ito Hirobumi does not personally go out, then you have to send the boss Sakamoto Ryoma to lead the army, not the second Saigo Takamori, second, the Japanese army here is only tens of thousands, but it is unreasonable to use tens of thousands of people to attack the fortified city defended by hundreds of thousands of people, third, the siege pays attention to strategy, who is the main attack, who responds, who covers, who commands, this has to be put on the bright side, but, so far, The Japanese don't seem to be prepared for anything, so I'm sure they didn't come to attack the city." Wang Xiaoyong's words seemed full of confidence.

Moreover, all the people in the coalition command who said these words frequently nodded their heads and praised them vigorously, which made sense.

"So what should we do?" Tian Xiaoer knew in his heart that Wang Xiaoyong must have thought of a countermeasure.

"The most urgent thing at the moment is to understand the real purpose of the Japanese army's coming." Wang Xiaoyong pointed out the core of the problem.

"Well, that's true, but what's the reason why the Japanese army is here, Xiao Yong, have you guessed it?" Tian Xiaoer asked with a hint of expectation in his heart.

With his understanding of Wang Xiaoyong, he has reason to believe that Wang Xiaoyong is already in his chest.

However, Wang Xiaoyong shook his head unexpectedly and said, "I don't know."

This time, Wang Xiaoyong really didn't know.

"Don't know?" Tian Xiaoer was a little disappointed.

"Yes, but I always have a feeling that the Japanese are doing this on purpose, that they are trying to fool us, but every time I want to grasp the truth, the truth spreads, and it's a little depressing." Wang Xiaoyong said with a frown.

This feeling is really not good for Wang Xiaoyong.

"Don't worry, you think about it again, of course, you miss you, we can't be idle, since we can't figure it out for the time being, then instead of waiting here, it's better to send someone down to try the Japanese army's catties first, maybe you will try something, Dongfang, are you willing to fight with Saigo Takamori?" After all, Tian Xiaoer is good at military strategy, and the first thing he thinks of is a military countermeasure.

"More than happy to oblige." Dongfang was not confused to see Tian Xiaoer's own general, and couldn't help but be overjoyed, and hurriedly raised his hand and clenched his fist in promise.

"Okay, then I'll order you to go out of the city to face Saigo Takamori, be sure to mention his head to see him." Tian Xiaoer let out a loud sigh and said.

"Yes!" Dongfang did not confuse the order, and then went downstairs.

For this kind of heads-up, Dongfang Bufu has full confidence in himself.

Therefore, Dongfang did not confuse the 20,000 soldiers and horses of the Seventh Army, opened the city gates, and prepared to meet Saigo Takamori. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point (biquge.info) to vote for recommendation and monthly pass. Your support is my biggest motivation ......)