793 Those who follow me prosper, and those who oppose me perish

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Boom Boom!

There was a loud bang, rows of artillery muzzles flashed brightly, and one by one the explosive bombs fell into the group of Japanese soldiers in the valley, and then exploded!

"Free Fire!"

Bang bang bang!

Immediately, what made these Japanese soldiers feel even more desperate was that Luo Chao, as well as more than 2,000 White Dragon Army musketeers on the gentle slopes on the north and south sides, began to shoot at them.

One by one, the projectiles were shot at the Japanese soldiers in the trough like a storm, and a large number of Japanese soldiers were shot and fell to the ground.

"Grenadier, bomb throwing!"

In the gently sloping tunnel, there were many grenadiers behind the musketeers, and when they heard the commander's order, they immediately threw the ignited iron-shelled mines into the valley.

Thundered!

A moment later, the iron-clad mines that were thrown out exploded, and the shrapnel in all directions caused terrifying damage to the surrounding Japanese soldiers.

Although, most of the Japanese soldiers who were hit by shampnel did not die immediately, but fell to the ground wounded, making miserable screams, which only hit the morale of the Japanese soldiers even more.

The White Dragon Army was surrounded on three sides, and it was artillery bombardment, musket shooting, and iron-shelled mine explosion, which directly blinded these Japanese soldiers under Nabeshima Mitsushige.

Seeing that their companions were constantly falling, and the enemy was dozens of steps away from them, and they were ambushed, these Japanese soldiers could not resist in this situation.

Nabeshima Mitsushige was very fatal, not injured by the blows of shells and bullets, and was protected by a group of retainers, mixed with the Japanese soldiers, and quickly fled towards the exit of the valley to the west.

"How is it possible, how can there be so many men and horses under Shuichiro Yoshino, and so many guns and artillery, what the hell is going on?"

Mitsushige Nabeshima was about to explode at this time, and he never imagined that things would take such a big turn.

A moment ago, it was clear that they were still chasing and killing Shuiichiro Yoshino, and they were completely sure of winning.

But I didn't expect that the next moment they would be ambushed, bombarded by artillery, projectile shots, heavy casualties, and collapsed, such a big contrast, how could Mitsushige Nabeshima accept it.

"Your Highness, we have been tricked, and the traitor of Shuiichiro Yoshino may really have secretly taken refuge in Daming as rumored.

If it weren't for, how could Shuichiro Yoshino have the silver, pull up such a large group of men and horses in such a short period of time, change the equipment with so many firearms, and excellent armor!

The force that ambushed us now is likely to be the reinforcements that Shuichiro Yoshino invited from Daming.

Shuiichiro Yoshino had just deliberately engaged us, and their rout was designed to lure us into this ambush circle. ”

A retainer who was guarding Mitsushige Nabeshima was very smart and immediately guessed the reason and said to Mitsushige Nabeshima.

"Shuiichiro Yoshino, a traitor, actually invited reinforcements from the Ming Dynasty, traitor!"

After Mitsushige Nabeshima heard the words of the retainers beside him, he suddenly realized that he yelled angrily.

While they were talking, they led their men to carry the artillery fire of the White Dragon Army and the shots on the gentle slopes on both sides, and fled to the exit of the eastern valley with their lives.

"Kill!"

During this period, it was not without some fierce Japanese soldiers, trying to rush up the gentle slopes on both sides.

But as a result, before they could rush a few steps away, they were hit by lead bullets, with several blood holes on their bodies, and then they fell.

There were even hundreds of Japanese soldiers who charged en masse, trying to rush up the gentle slope on the south side and kill the musketeers at close range.

But again, they all end up as corpses.

As a result of these, the other Japanese soldiers in the valley behind completely gave up the idea of charging towards the gentle slopes on both sides, and fled towards the exit of the valley to the east.

The valley is not very long, less than four miles long from east to west, and less than two miles wide from north to south.

Such a long and narrow low-lying land is simply a natural cemetery, the cemetery of these Japanese soldiers of the Nabeshima family.

"Ah, no, the exit is blocked by the enemy!"

When Nabeshima Mitsushige led the remnants of his troops and fled to the east exit, he found that at this time, at the exit, there were already White Dragon soldiers and horses blocking their way out.

Li Tianba led 1,500 musketeers, 800 sword and shield soldiers, and 200 gunners, with more than 30 artillery pieces, to go around here in advance from the gently sloping tunnels on both sides and block the exit.

"Ready to shoot!"

Li Tianba looked at the Japanese soldiers who rushed to their side, and shouted with an urn.

Although Li Tianba really doesn't like this tactical way of playing, he still likes to carry two copper hammers and flatten the enemy one by one.

But there was no way, he also had to obey Luo Chao's orders and let the musketeers and gunners serve as the main force in this battle.

"Rush over, only by rushing out of this valley can we have a way to survive and rush over to His Highness!"

Mitsukiki Nabeshima yelled hysterically, and at this point he could certainly see how bad their situation was.

The enemy had clearly surrounded them on all sides, and they had the advantage of the terrain, plus they had so many artillery, guns and thunderbolts in their hands.

In this battle, they can't fight here at all, and if they are trapped in this valley for a while, they are in danger of being wiped out here.

At this time, Nabeshima Mitsushige only thought that this time he had basically brought most of the elite people in the family.

He was even more frightened in his heart, if they were all wiped out here in this battle, the Nabeshima family would be over.

"Rush, you must rush out."

As Nabeshima Mitsushige gave the death order, the loyal retainers around him immediately roared and rushed out with the Japanese soldiers.

"Kill, give!"

These Japanese soldiers roared angrily and rushed towards Li Tianba's side frantically, wanting to break through Li Tianba's defense line and rush out of this valley.

"Artillery, open fire. Musketeers, three-stage shots. Grenadier, throw bombs hard at Lao Tzu. Be careful not to let them rush over. ”

Although Li Tianba has a reckless personality and is brave in battle, he is also strategic, and he has followed Li Zixiao's side in this tactical play, and he has already heard about it many times, and he has learned it a long time ago.

"Shoot!"

Bang bang bang!

Fifteen hundred White Dragon Army musketeers, lined up in three columns, took turns to face the rushing Japanese soldiers, maintaining uninterrupted firing.

At the same time, those grenadiers also threw out a large number of iron-hulled mines.

Puff puff!

The unique sound of lead catapults piercing armor and burrowing into human flesh and blood continued to resound here at this time, and then I saw the Japanese soldiers rushing over, falling one by one.

Just when Nabeshima Mitsumao led his troops to attack the exit blocked by Li Tianba, Luo Chao, Zhao Zilong, Peng Hao and Yoshino Shuiichiro and other troops also further compressed the past.

The artillery continued to bombard, and the muskets fired wildly, striking the Japanese soldiers in the valley from all sides.

In the face of such a blow from artillery fire, lead bullets and iron-shelled mines from all sides, the fate of the nearly 20,000 Nabeshima soldiers who were surrounded had actually been decided.

The rumbling explosions, the crisp gunshots, the roars, and the screams resounded for more than half an hour in this low-lying valley before they slowly stopped.

Half an hour later, in this low-lying valley of small area, there were piles of corpses.

Severed limbs and severed arms were everywhere, the corpses of Japanese soldiers shattered by explosive bombs.

The corpses of the soldiers piled up all over the valley, and the blood pooled into pools, making it look like they had come to a slaughterhouse.

In the end, these Japanese soldiers really couldn't hold on, and they couldn't even attack the enemy as they watched their companions die one by one.

That kind of despair of waiting for death is enough to destroy any strong army.

So in the end, Mitsushige Nabeshima reluctantly ordered surrender.

Luo Chao looked at Mitsushige Nabeshima, who had raised a white flag in the valley, and ordered the musketeers to stop shooting, and then a team of white dragon saber and shield bearers rushed to the battlefield to clean up the mess.

"Hahaha, this battle is really fun, we won!"

Shuiichiro Yoshino looked at the valley full of corpses of the Nabeshima family's Japanese soldiers, and laughed excitedly.

"This is just the beginning."

Luo Chao next to him smiled slightly and said meaningfully.

"General Yoshino, you said that there are more than 30,000 people in the hands of the Hida Domain, so the 20,000 horses that were destroyed here by us at this time should be regarded as the main force of the Hida Domain."

Zhao Zilong stood beside him, looked at Shuiichiro Yoshino, and asked.

"Yes, General Zhao, these 20,000 horses are the main force of the Nabeshima family, and now they have been destroyed by us.

It can be said that after this war, the Nabeshima family has existed in name only, and we can now drive straight to the main city of the Nabeshima family, Saga Castle.

Catch alive the lord of the Hita Domain, that is, the current head of the Nabeshima family, the old thing of Nabeshima Katsushige. ”

Shuiichiro Yoshino couldn't suppress the joy in his heart, and with a smile on his face, he said to Luo Chao, Zhao Zilong and others.

"Hmm. For the specific battle plan, you still need to consult the Hou Ye.

Just now, Ben Hou had already sent a herald to return to Nagasaki and report the news of this great victory to the Hou Ye.

I believe that soon, Hou Ye will give us instructions for the next battle. ”

"General, the man has arrived!"

At this time, several white dragon sergeants escorted Nabeshima Mitsushige over.

"Nabeshima Mitsushige, the eldest grandson of Nabeshima Katsushige, the current lord of the Hita Domain." Luo Chao looked at the embarrassed Nabeshima Mitsumao in front of him and spoke.

Luo Chao said this sentence in Chinese, which made the eyes of Nabeshima Mitsumao in front widen and said in broken Chinese: "You are really from the Ming Dynasty." ”

Immediately, Nabeshima Mitsushige looked at Shuiichiro Yoshino standing next to him, his eyes were full of murderous intent, and he shouted in Japanese language.

"What did he say?" Luo Chao frowned, looked at Yoshino and asked.

"That, General Luo, he's scolding me." Yoshino replied awkwardly.

"Alright, take him down, and put him in prison with those Japanese prisoners, he won't be of much use to us."

Luo Chao waved his hand and said casually.

It was Yoshino Shuiichiro next to him who stood up at this time and said to Luo Chao: "General Luo, he is useful!"

With him here, we can use him to force Nabeshima Katsushige to surrender! ”

Luo Chao glanced at Shuiichiro Yoshino and said disapprerovingly: "Do we still need them to surrender now?" It's not better to just hit it. ”

"Well, it seems to be."

Yoshino Shuiichiro muttered, and then asked Luo Chao: "General Luo, those soldiers who surrendered from the Nabeshima family, just leave them to me, I have a way to let them be used by us." ”

Yoshino Shuiichiro fell in love with the soldiers of the Nabeshima family at this time, they were all well-trained foot soldiers, and after a period of rectification, they could be of great use.

It happened that in this battle, the men and horses under Shuiichiro Yoshino suffered a lot of losses, and less than 4,000 of the 8,000 people finally escaped safely to this valley, more than half of which were lost.

At this time, Shuiichiro Yoshino urgently needed a group of soldiers to fill the gap in his men, and the Nabeshima family's surrender was the most suitable.

But unfortunately, Luo Chao's next sentence made Shuiichiro Yoshino feel frightened and disappointed.

"No, these captives would not have been handed over to you, General Yoshino.

When the Hou Ye came, he ordered, this time the purpose of our landing on Kyushu Island is that those who follow me will prosper, and those who oppose me will perish.

Whoever dares to resist us will have only one end, and that is a dead end.

Therefore, these Japanese soldiers, Ben will not be able to give you, Ben will order later, Nabeshima Mitsushige and those Japanese soldiers who did not die, all executed.

Then, load their heads into carts, and you send them to Saga Castle. ”

"General Luo, this ......"

When Shuichiro Yoshino heard Luo Chao's words, he was also frightened, and he didn't say anything for a while.

Li Zixiao's battle is to establish his authority.

'Those who follow me prosper and those who disobey me perish' is not something that can be said casually, but something that should be proved to everyone with practical actions.

And, as a later generation, Li Zixiao knows too much about the Japanese nation.

These people fear the strong and bully the weak.

For those who are stronger than them, they are willing to be slaves and sons to others, beaten and scolded, and willing to accept wives and women.

But in the face of the weak, they have no mercy and will bully unscrupulously.

This is the inferior nature of the Japanese people!

And this time, Li Zixiao landed on Kyushu Island to be a strong man.

Therefore, Li Zixiao instructed Luo Chao to kill them all without leaving a single prisoner after he won this battle.

Li Zixiao is going to use the most cruel and bloody way to tell all the Japanese people on Kyushu Island that if anyone dares to resist them in the future, this will be the end.

Even, Li Zixiao doesn't have to worry, because this cruel practice will arouse the anger of those Japanese people, so that they will collectively resist him.

Because Li Zixiao knows very well that if he wants to conquer these Japanese people, any tenderness and appeasement methods are in vain.

Later history has proved that only the most violent and brutal means are needed to conquer these Japanese people, which is the most effective.

Only if you are afraid of killing them, will they fear you, will they willingly surrender, and will not dare to rebel again.

If you are gentle with them, soon the story of the farmer and the snake will play out between you and them.

Looking at Shuiichiro Yoshino, who fell into a sluggish state because of shock, Luo Chao let out a sneer in his heart, didn't care about him anymore, and left immediately.

Next, cleaning up the battlefield took the White Dragon Army an afternoon.

"General, those Japanese prisoners have been taken in one place, including the wounded soldiers, a total of more than 7,600 people."

Soon, a White Dragon Army Banner General came to Luo Chao, Zhao Zilong and others and reported.

"There's a lot of life left!"

Luo Chao said with a sneer on his face.