Chapter 559 21. Thousands of Hooves Trample the Formation and Defeat the Enemy
There is a change in the main camp of Takeda, how to deal with it?
Kobayata looked around, all of them were big-headed and thick-necked rough men, even if they were not pig samurai, it was hard to say that they were intelligent.
If he could bring his father-in-law with him, it would be better. Kobayata would be admired by Hosokawa Harumiya. He can see the essence through the phenomenon, has a big picture, and has sufficient experience. Even if he didn't have his father-in-law, it would be good to have his old family members Matsumisai or Iwase Mototaka, who have been veterans for many years.
It's a pity that the big guys are not here, and there is no one to consult. Kanai Meigoro is also on the front line, so he can't be called over to discuss.
Kobayata's character of seeking stability in everything and almost not taking risks began to overflow again.
If Takeda Shingen withdrew, Takeda's command center would inevitably be slow. At this time, bringing thousands of cavalrymen under his command to charge fiercely, it might be like crushing withered and rotten. But what if Takeda Shingen didn't leave? These samurai servants are all treasures, very precious, and accumulated for many years.
"Tanzheng, Chibajie has something to say."
Tatsuzo ran over and pointed at Hara Tsunekatsu who was arguing with others in the cannon. He seemed to have some ideas, but he was arguing with his gunners.
"Call him over!"
"Tanzheng, I don't know if you noticed that the front formation of the Takeda army changed."
"Of course I saw it, from a horizontal formation to a circular formation."
"The Takeda main camp that could not be directly hit by artillery can now be hit through the tunnel!"
"You mean you can directly hit the Takeda main camp!" Xiao Pingtai was refreshed.
"Yes, but the Takeda main camp is already at the limit of the range, and it is almost impossible to hit it accurately."
"No need to be accurate! Fire at the Takeda main camp immediately, whatever you can hit is fine! If you can break the Sun Tzu Four Likes Flag, I will report your merit to His Highness for you!"
What else can we say about being able to hit the Takeda main camp? Since we don't know what Takeda Shingen is going to do, just use the cannon to hit it.
Who knows, maybe we can kill Takeda Shingen with one shot?
Then this shot is worth it!
After Xiao Pingtai gave the order, Yuan Yinsheng immediately ordered to turn the muzzle of the gun and move to the vicinity of Takeda's main camp under the cover of 200 iron cannons and armed foot soldiers.
In a few minutes, everything was ready.
"Inform the generals of each team, the head of the official, all mount their horses and be ready to fight at any time."
Boom boom boom boom, the bronze cannon burst into a violent roar.
"Do not stop shooting without orders, and continue to shoot Takeda's main camp." Chen San shouted to Yuan Yinsheng.
Xiao Pingtai had no experience in commanding large-scale cavalry operations, but he had played "Mount and Blade". Thanks to the tens of thousands of consoles, he had seen the scene of 1,200 cavalry covering the whole field.
At this moment, there were more than 1,400 cavalrymen lined up behind him one after another. They were the most elite army in the whole Yamauchi, and even the most elite troops in the whole of Japan. Even if we only judge by literacy rate, this is a rare army in the world with a literacy rate of more than 50%.
Everything is just waiting for the result of the bombardment!
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The attendants around rushed forward frantically, trying to rush to Takeda Shingen's side, hoping to use their flesh and blood to block the flying shells. Their consciousness was still at the stage where the Portuguese gun could hit a hundred bullets with one shot.
But Xiao Pingtai was not lucky enough to hit the target with one shot.
Although six shells were concentrated on the Sun Tzu Four-Ru military flag, after all, the aiming in this era was just so-so. Four of them just scratched the shogunate's tent or knocked down the weapon stand. Another one swept over the body of a foot soldier and sent him flying three meters.
Only the last one hit near Takeda Shingen, and there was almost no result.
It would have been like this, but Takeda Shingen's warhorse had not been baptized by artillery fire, and suddenly exploded like thunder. In addition, another shell fell next to the horse.
The horse was startled!
It jumped up and threw Takeda Shingen off the horse, then ran out of the shogunate with its hooves.
The second round of bombardment arrived immediately, and Takeda Shingen, who fell from his horse, was thrown to the ground. Another shell landed nearby, breaking the wooden shield. A piece of wood fragment hit Takeda Shingen in the chest, and Takeda Shingen felt a heavy blow on his chest, and his eyes went black.
Although Takeda's attendants were near Takeda Shingen, they squatted down subconsciously when the cannons came and saw the power of the cannons. It was not that they did not want to save Takeda Shingen, but that their bodies were out of control.
During the gap in the bombardment, they saw Takeda Shingen lying on the ground with his arms and legs spread out, and panic spread.
Takeda Nobuharu had just changed into Takeda Shingen's armor, and he rolled and crawled over from the side. When he saw that his brother had blood on the corner of his mouth and was breathing in less than breathing out. He panicked and hurriedly helped him up.
"Send my brother away!" He yelled at the attendants.
Without saying anything, Muto Kihei carried the man on his back and ran out. Many nearby samurai also rushed out, leaving Takeda Nobuharu with a turbulent heart.
The various Takeda teams in the battle were also very concerned when they saw the main camp being bombarded by the Yamauchi army. After all, Takeda Shingen was their lord, and their loyalty was all based on this.
At this time, a shout broke out from the opposite Yamauchi army: "Takeda Daizen has been killed, and those who surrender will be spared!"
The air on the battlefield was frozen. The Takeda army only knew that the main camp was bombarded, but they were not sure about Takeda Shingen's movements. At this time, as long as Takeda Shingen stood up, holding up the Sun Tzu Four Likes Battle Flag, he would walk around the army. The Takeda army was naturally as stable as a mountain, but it was a pity that Takeda Shingen had left long ago.
The rapidly changing battle situation collapsed because of this line of surprise. By the time Takeda Nobushige went into battle wearing the Suwa Hoshoin's white bear fur bag, the situation in which Takeda's army had always been at odds with Yamauchi had inevitably moved to a disadvantage.
"Loyalty is who I am!"
Xiaopingtai shouted loudly, took the lead, and rushed out.
Thousands of golden bamboo leaves and horse symbols also rushed towards the Takeda army!
Shouts of "Takeda's army has been defeated!" and "Takeda Ozen has been killed!" were heard everywhere.
Takanashi's 500 cavalrymen and Yamauchi's 500 cavalrymen who were originally on the front line covering the battlefield finally gave up fighting and switched to swords and guns.
Thousands of hooves splashed to the ground, and the charge of 2,400 cavalry, which was rarely seen in Japan, was fortunate enough to be seen by the Takeda army!
No matter you are Nobuharu Baba, known as the "Immortal Ghost Mino", or a humble and unknown soldier, at this moment, you will inevitably feel panic and wavering in your heart.
Just because the cavalry covering the entire small plain launched a final fierce assault, on the battlefield before Maxim appeared, on the unshielded plain, no one could stop him!
Hold on or retreat?
Difficult choices come to the mind of every Takeda Army soldier!
God made the decision for them. From the rolling hills behind the river, groups of Yamauchi troops rushed out, their high-pitched shouts of killing shaking the heaven and earth.
The 28,000 troops of Dismount Taro are approaching the battle!