After a disastrous defeat, Minamoto no Nagamasa took a long detour before escaping back to Nagaha in a panic.
Changyu is not a city, but a region.
The entire Changyu area occupies nearly 20% of the land area of Yu Kingdom.
There are more than twenty cities of various sizes in the Changyu area.
However, most cities are actually just a larger town.
It is called a city, but it does not have the defensive fortifications that a city should have.
Even places with a population of only 30,000 or 40,000 were called cities by them.
But the entire Changyu area has a population of over one million.
This is also the most densely populated area in Yu State.
The reason why Changyu can feed so many people is that there is a small plain in the Changyu area which is extremely rare in Yu Country.
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Although those small plains are very small, when added together, they look like that.
The capital of Yu Country, Susa Castle, is located in the Nagayu region.
Susa Castle has a population of over 300,000 and is the most prosperous city in Yu Country.
After returning to Susa Castle, Minamoto Nagamasa was facing an extremely difficult choice.
They still have 30,000 soldiers and horses!
Now, they have to decide whether to hold on or retreat.
With the fall of Kitago Castle, a gap leading to Susa Castle was opened.
The almost complete annihilation of the 20,000-man army had already made Minamoto Nagamasa extremely frightened.
The enemy is so terrible!
The enemy's unknown weapons made him feel a chill down his spine just thinking about them.
Although he had fought for half his life and had extremely rich combat experience, he had no confidence this time.
On the way back, he asked himself countless times, if the enemy army marched towards Changyu, could he hold on?
Can't hold it!
Once the enemy forces launch a large-scale attack on Changyu, he will not be able to defend it at all.
If Changyu can't hold on, where else can he go?
Going to the southern region?
They were able to escape to the southern region. Didn’t the enemy know to land in the southern region?
Moreover, in order to reach a truce with those lords, he had already withdrawn all forces from the southern region.
How easy is it to enter the southern region now?
To enter the southern region by ground level, one first needs to cross Broken Ridge Mountain.
Broken Ridge Mountain lies across the middle, dividing Yu Country into two regions, north and south.
The north occupies approximately 60% to 70% of the territory of Yu State.
The army wanted to enter the south from the north, but there was only one passage.
The passage is dangerous and narrow, making it very suitable for defense.
The other end of the passage was firmly controlled by another lord.
It was for this reason that he had been slow to eliminate several lords in the south.
Now, more than half of his navy's warships have been lost, and dozens of warships are still attacking the coastal areas of Dagan.
It was impossible to transport his troops to the south in a short period of time with the few remaining warships.
Moreover, the enemy's navy would most likely cruise near the estuary, waiting for them to board the ship before launching an attack.
He knew clearly that if they encountered the enemy navy at sea, their chances of winning would be slim.
Unless, God is on their side.
Can’t go to the south!
Can't go on the sea!
We can’t hold it!
At this moment, Minamoto Nagamasa felt unprecedented fear and confusion.
Even though he kept reminding himself to stay calm, he was still very panicked.
"Sir, what should we do now?"
Uesugi Yu was even more flustered than him.
The battle the day before yesterday had completely stunned him, and he hasn't recovered yet.
what to do?
Minamoto Nagamasa also asked himself this question in his heart.
But unfortunately, he has no way out of the situation now.
They seemed to be completely stuck in a dead end.
"What do you think we should do?"
After a long time, Minamoto no Nagamasa asked his aide Yaliang the same question.
Yaliang is the number one aide to Minamoto Nagamasa, and can be said to be the strategist that Minamoto Nagamasa relies on the most.
Before this, when he personally led his troops to stop the enemy's landing, it was Ruya Ryo who guarded the house for him.
"Recruit soldiers!"
Yaliang did not disappoint Minamoto Nagamasa and replied firmly and forcefully: "At this time, we have no choice but to recruit more troops and continue to consume the enemy. We still have so many people, we can consume the enemy to death!"
Recruiting soldiers?
Minamoto Nagamasa frowned, and a hint of disappointment flashed across his old face.
How easy is it to recruit soldiers?
Can he afford to support so many people?
Um?
keep?
Minamoto Nagamasa seemed to have grasped something and immediately lowered his head to think.
Soon, Minamoto Nagamasa understood what Yaliang meant.
Recruiting soldiers!
You can indeed recruit soldiers!
These soldiers don't need to be supported by them at all!
These soldiers are just going to die!
They can recruit a large number of people and promise them benefits.
They didn't even need to give those people weapons and armor. Of course, they didn't have that many weapons and armor.
They just want these people to fight with the enemy. Even if they kill one more enemy soldier, it will be more beneficial to them.
Although the enemy's weapons are terrible, they are not omnipotent.
He observed that the enemy's weapons produced fire and smoke every time they attacked. That kind of weapon most likely relied on fire!
Water is the thing that can restrain that kind of weapon!
Pig rush tactics!
With suitable weather and a large number of troops launching a fearless charge, it may cause heavy casualties to the enemy.
As long as those who are seeking their own death cause huge casualties to the enemy, the 30,000 troops in his hands can take advantage of the situation and attack!
"Okay! Then recruit soldiers!"
Minamoto Nagamasa, who had thought of a solution, quickly calmed down: "Issuing an imperial decree in the name of the king, the Yu Kingdom has reached a time of life and death!"
"Everyone in Changyu who can wield a weapon must enlist in the army!"
"But they need to deal with the armor and weapons themselves!"
"Kill one enemy soldier and you'll be rewarded with ten acres of good farmland! Kill ten enemy soldiers and you'll be granted a city!"
Minamoto Nagamasa was unwilling to accept defeat.
He can't fail either!
If he fails, he will have nothing.
There are at least 300,000 people in Changyu who can rush onto the battlefield and fight with the enemy!
He just didn't believe that 300,000 people were not enough to kill the enemy!
As for how many of these 300,000 people can survive, it is not what he should be concerned about now.
Even if these 300,000 people are wiped out, it will be worth it as long as the enemy can be wiped out!
Hearing what Minamoto no Nagamasa said, Uesugi Yu's heart suddenly trembled.
Even Yaliang, who proposed this plan, was surprised.
He wanted to wear out the enemy, but he never thought of using so many people to do it!
"My lord, isn't this a bit too harsh?"
Yaliang looked at Minamoto Nagamasa with a complex expression, "What should we do if all our young and strong men die?"
"If we don't repel the enemy, what's the point of talking about the future?"
Minamoto Nagamasa shouted angrily: "If we don't repel the enemy, our Yu country will be completely destroyed!"
I can’t control the future!
Only after defeating the enemy can we talk about the future!
"this……"
Yaliang was speechless, then frowned and said, "But we also have to be wary of the lords in the south! If we exhaust ourselves, those people in the south will definitely take advantage of the situation!"
As he spoke, Yaliang couldn't help sighing in his heart.
Who could have thought that they, who were so strong and powerful a month ago, would fall to this point so quickly.
Minamoto Nagamasa thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Promise them some benefits, and then issue a decree to have them join us in fighting the enemy!"
"This is a matter of life and death for the Yu Nation. Let's put aside all the past grudges and talk about them after we defeat the enemy!"
"If Changyudu is occupied by the enemy, do they think they will have a good ending?"
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