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Chapter 1552 Reinforcements (Happy Birthday to Xinghan Fucha)

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    The next day, the Ming Dynasty inspection fleet once again arrived outside Odawara City. It was still in the same position. After stopping, there was no movement, but everyone in the city knew that there would definitely be a bombardment at some time.

    Based on yesterday's experience of avoiding shelling, the priests, samurai, and ashigaru in the city all know more or less that they must hide under the corners of the buildings. This position can avoid being hit by iron balls.  Even if the building collapses, the angle between it and the ground can ensure that it will not be smashed to death by bricks and stones.

    As for the magical skills of the priests and the martial arts of the warriors, they are of little use in front of the fast-flying iron balls.  Even the sacred weapons of the country - the God of Hankawa and Tsuruoka Hachiman can't withstand it, who can withstand it?

    Today¡¯s bombardment has not come yet, and the hanging iron ball never comes down. Instead, the city is filled with fear and gloom.  The new head of the family, Shiteru, was reminded by Yamashita Omiyaji and came out of Hayakawa's residence to inspect the whole city surrounded by other family members.

    Wartime inspections are, on the one hand, to boost morale, and on the other hand, they are also routine measures to consolidate their status. In this regard, Uji Teru must have spared no effort.  He visited various important nodes, including Hakone Ishigaki, which was guarded by Matsuda Kenhide. Ushimasa also took the risk to climb up to inspect, and patted Matsuda on the shoulder, encouraging him to work hard to kill the enemy and serve the Hojo family.

    Not long after Ushiteru returned to Hayakawa's residence, the Ming fleet opened fire, and the first shot hit the second castle.  After a while, the sea surface suddenly echoed with the sound of dense thunder and heavy artillery. Matsuda Kenhide watched the great priest Kumamoto Kazuma leaping onto the crenel, embracing the flying cannonballs with his arms, his face full of intoxication.

    "It's a pity that Priest Kumamoto didn't hug him. Countless cannonballs flew over his head and around him, but they didn't even touch him.  Matsuda Kenhide witnessed with his own eyes that a huge cannonball flew past his ear, and the strong wind blew off his tall black hat, causing his large purple hunting coat to flutter, and he stood at the entrance of the crenel.  above, like a purple butterfly resting on a flower leaf.

    "Lucky guy!" Matsuda couldn't help but muttered.

    Not every priest has such good luck. Matsuda saw a third-level Miyi dancing on the roof of the highest restaurant in Josanmaru. He was instantly taken away by a cannonball. Where the figure disappeared, a blood mist burst into the sky.  .

    ¡°A group of strange guys!¡± Matsuda lay on the ground, daydreaming again.

    The shells of the Mingship were obviously aimed at the castle tower in the castle. Matsuda had been thinking that Hayakawa's residence might be hit by iron balls.

    As expected, after the bombardment of the Ming Dynasty, there were cries from that direction, and the cries spread throughout Odawara Castle - the new head of the family, Uteru, who had just been in office for one day, died at Hayakawa's residence. So far, he has only been in the house.  The upper half of his body was found in the rubble.

    The four samurai who were protecting Uji Teru committed seppuku!  When he heard the news, Matsuda touched his belly and felt something cool. Then he quickly found a corner, took off his pants and squatted down. There was a burst of excitement, and he shouted "Mom" with comfort.

    Kumamoto Kazuma was called to participate in the family meeting again. Since the castle tower and Hayakawa's residence were destroyed, the meeting place was placed in the Rokusen Room that was originally used to entertain distinguished guests.

    After the discussion, Kumamoto Kazuma told Matsuda that the family members elected Ujinobu as the head of the family, which was recognized by Yamashita Omiyaji.  Hearing the news, Matsuda couldn't believe it. Ujinobu was indeed a member of the Hojo family, but he was mentally retarded. He drooled all day and sat in the room blankly, unable to speak clearly. How could such a person do this?  Where is the head of the family?

    Kumamoto Kazuma smiled and whispered: "Xianxiu, you are an idiot. Don't think about it. The iron cannons of the Ming army have magic power. If they have eyes, whoever becomes the head of the family will die. Who else from the Hojo family dares to do this?"  Head of the family?"

    Matsuda Kenhide said sadly: "Is the Hojo family finished? Is Sagami Kingdom going to perish?"

    Kumamoto Kazuo said: "How many daimyo were killed in the ten-year war on the South Island? That was just the Qingqiu Army! Now we are facing the extremely powerful Ming army. Kenhide, how many daimyo are going to lose their country and destroy their family?"  "

    Matsuda Kenhide said: "I heard that the reinforcements sent by Hideyoshi Taiden are coming soon."

    Kumamoto Kazuma said contemptuously: "The power of the Ming army cannot be compared to that of the Qingqiu army. Xianxiu, keep your eyes open and let's watch together!"

    Matsuda Kenhide asked: "As long as we withdraw from Odawara Castle, the Ming Dynasty's iron cannons will not be able to hit us. We should abandon the city, retreat ten miles, and fight the Ming army at the place above the pond! Yamashita Omiyaji, family guys  Why are you still waiting here to be beaten?"

    Kumamoto Kazuo said: "Odawara Castle is the strongest city in Yingzhou. If Odawara Castle cannot be defended, where else can it be defended? This is the gateway to Kanto. Defending Odawara Castle means guarding Yingzhou's confidence. Xian  Xiu, you have to understand that this is not a matter of how many people die, this is a matter of confidence.Fight!  "

    Matsuda Kenhide nodded solemnly, bowed and said: "Kenhide understands, and will defend Odawara Castle to the death!"

    Kumamoto Kazuki smiled softly: "It's useless, it can't be saved."

    Matsuda Norihide was suddenly stunned.

    On the third day, the Ming army's artillery bombardment came again. As expected by the Yamashita Omiya and other family members, the Ming army's iron artillery really had eyes. The first round was concentrated in Liuquan, which was the temporary family head's palace, and the whole area was suddenly destroyed.  The house was blown to pieces.  Fortunately, he made preparations in advance and dug a deep tunnel under Rokusenma, so Ujinobu did not make the same mistake as his predecessor.  But he was also buried under the rubble of the ruins, and it took a long time to dig him out.

    Therefore, the Yingzhou people in Odawara Castle called the Ming army's iron cannons the "Eye of God."

    Matsuda Kenhide was very confused. It was clear that Odawara Castle was in dilapidated condition and the defenders suffered heavy casualties from the Eye of God. Why didn¡¯t the Ming army land and attack the city?  Do we have to wait for reinforcements to arrive?

    On the seventh day, 38,000 reinforcements sent by Lord Hideyoshi from Kyoto arrived at Odawara Castle, led by Kuuki Yoshitaka and Kato Yoshiaki.

    The arrival of the reinforcements brought joy to Odawara Castle. Matsuda Kenhide happily said to Kumamoto Kazuma: "I heard that there are 1,800 samurai in the army accompanying the two adults! There are also more than 800 priests! Gonomiyaji  Sir, it¡¯s time for a fight!¡±

    Kumamoto Kazuo gave the exact figures: "One thousand eight hundred and ninety warriors, eight hundred and sixty priests."

    After listening, Matsuda Kenhide smiled even brighter.

    When he was almost brilliant, Kumamoto Kazuma said slowly: "I still remember that in the Kumamoto battle eight years ago, there were 6,800 samurai and 3,700 priests. Today in the Odawara battle, there are less than  Half of it.¡±

    Matsuda Kenhide was immediately speechless. Everyone knew that in the ten-year war on the South Island, the samurai and the shrine suffered heavy losses. It was already very difficult for Lord Hideyoshi Taiden to assemble such a support force.

    "Ah excuse me, Kumamoto is the hometown of Gonomiyaji-sama, right?"

    "You can say yes, but you can also say no."

    "grown ups?"

    "Actually, I'm not from Yingzhou, haha!" While laughing, Kumamoto raised his sleeves and floated away with soul-stirring dance steps.

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