Early spring.
The Yun Nation's guardian, Gui Yiyi Sutra, gathered two thousand troops from the main clan, as well as the various powerful clans within the nation. A total of eleven thousand soldiers entered the An Yi Nation with great vigor. They were like a hot knife through butter as they continued to penetrate deeper and deeper. Many of the local powerful clans and citizens all surrendered to them.
The Mōri family was caught unprepared.
After all, the original Anyi Country was in the midst of war. Neither the Mōri family nor the Daizouji family had shown the ability to rule a country. Therefore, most families remained neutral.
When the Daizouji family was destroyed, the Mōri family would have been able to subdue all the powerful families in the Anyi Country and unite them into one force.
However, the timing that the Gui family chose was coincidentally when the Mōri family had just destroyed the Daizouji family and had yet to convert their victory into strength! This was truly taking advantage of the enemy's lack of time to attack halfway! It could be said that they had grasped the essence of the art of war!
At this time, under the pressure of the mountains, they won consecutive battles. Mirror Mountain City and Ape Mountain City fell one after another. Subsequently, they pushed the frontline to the Mōri family's headquarters — Yoshida Junshan City!
The military camps on both sides formed a dense and somber scene.
"The Mōri family seems to be retreating, but in fact, they are shrinking their strength!"
Wu Ming and Kanosuke Yamanaka went to the frontline to take a look. They were secretly awestruck. They knew that the Mōri family seemed to have abandoned cities along the way and were battered and exhausted, but their main force was still intact. Furthermore, they were recuperating in Yoshida Junshan City. According to the intelligence, they still had five thousand people. They could still fight!
"In your opinion, what is the Mōri family waiting for?"
Wu Ming asked casually.
"It should be their in-laws, the Imperial Family!"
Kanosuke Yamanaka answered without hesitation. "The Imperial Family's strength should not be underestimated. Once the two families join forces, they will be able to pose a threat to me and even attempt a direct battle!"
"Then where is the direction?"
"It must be the sea! The internal family's navy is famous in Fusang … Unfortunately, the main family doesn't have a capable navy talent! "
Kanosuke Yamanaka sighed.
The Gui Family had risen too quickly, but in many aspects, they lacked a sufficient foundation.
"Haha … With you as the Chief Military Advisor, my son has nothing to worry about!"
Wu Ming laughed. "Follow me!"
He immediately brought Kanosuke Yamanaka to where Guiyi Yijing was.
"Lord foster father!"
As the commander-in-chief, Guiyi Yijing was the first to pay his respects. The four warriors beside him also knelt down. "Greetings, Imperial Preceptor!"
"Yes! Get up! "
Wu Ming waved his hand. Seeing that the four of them had extraordinary Qi and martial arts, he laughed, "My son has so many talents under him!"
Shianosuke Yamanaka glanced over curiously. He saw that among the four samurai, Amakusa Juushirou and Kōōmaru were familiar faces. They were Yoshitsune's childhood playmates at Honnoji, but the other two were unfamiliar faces.
"My name is Murakami Takeyoshi. Greetings, Sirs!"
"I am Musōji's Benqing. Please advise me!"
The two warriors bowed again. Guiyi Yijing smiled and said, "Musōji's Benqing is a new warrior I have recruited. He is highly skilled in martial arts. As for Murakami Takeyoshi, both of you must have heard of him …"
"Could it be the Bear Island people?"
Kanosuke Yamanaka's eyes lit up. "The commander of the navy that dominates the sea?"
In fact, Murakami Takeyoshi was just a big pirate in the nearby sea. Of course, for the Gui Family who seriously lacked navy, as long as it was a navy, it would be like sending charcoal in snowy weather. They would be happy to accept it.
"That's right! Murakami Takeyoshi brought a thousand people from Bear Island and ten big ships to my family. I have already appointed him as the Admiral and the commander of the family's navy! Stop the Inner Sect Navy! "
Gui Yi Yi Jing said in a clear voice. He had a calm and confident air about him.
'Tsk tsk … Sure enough, everything is different after using luck. This Musōji's Benqing looks like a Level Three Swordmaster. His ninjutsu is not to be underestimated … Murakami Takeyoshi also has martial arts luck. He is a rare talent …'
Wu Ming looked at the two of them and thought to himself, 'It seems that living under someone else's roof is different from being the master of one's own house!'
He knew that Guiyi Yijing was under his protection previously. Even if he had talent, he could only show a little of it. It was even more impossible for him to help the people around him.
But now that he had taken up the position of Family Governor and Izumo Guardian, he was like a dragon entering the sea. He could do whatever he wanted, and some destined talents slowly gathered.
"With Yijing and the two of you here, I am relieved!"
After a few casual words, Wu Ming asked Kanosuke Yamanaka to stay and left the military meeting.
After all, it wasn't easy for him to escape. It wouldn't be wise to rashly enter again.
During this period of marching, he had already deliberately restrained himself and distanced himself from all kinds of decisions. Although he could not deny his involvement, he had at least reduced the Tribulation Aura on him.
Moreover, he had his own things to do.
Walking out of the military camp, Wu Ming abandoned his warhorse. He seemed to be walking casually on the ground, but traces of mysterious power flowed along his feet and into the veins in the ground, as if he was silently combing something.
Boom!
After an unknown period of time, a vibration suddenly came, bringing with it a sense of familiarity and closeness.
"It's done!"
A look of joy appeared on Wu Ming's face. He opened his Heavenly Eye and saw a Net of Law surging from the direction of the Izumo Nation. It connected the conquered cities of the Anyi Nation and pushed out the original Net of Law.
"After rebuilding the Net of Law and combing the Earth Qi, this land is now officially under the rule of the Gui Family … My Divine Sense can also be extended here!"
The Imperial Advisor had inherited the Dragon Qi and combined it with the Earth Qi to have infinite Divine Sense!
Previously, whenever the Gui Yi Army conquered a place, Wu Ming deliberately slowed down by half a step. He wanted to sort out this relationship. This was not only a matter of digesting a place after conquering it, but it was also where his family's lifeline was!
If he left the range of the Gui Family's Net of Law, although he could still use the Dragon Qi, it would at most be comparable to a Celestial Master. Without the support of the Earth Qi, he would not be a Half-Step Earth Celestial. This would cause many people to lose their scruples. Naturally, Wu Ming would not be so foolish.
"The real battlefield in the Anyi Nation is over there, and the other one is here!"
…
As the Murakami Navy of Bear Island and the Imperial Navy fought to the death on the sea, the Gui Family's joint attack on Yoshida Junyama City had also begun.
"Iron Artillery! Fire!!! "
After the test, the power of the iron cannons and the big guns had been proven. Moreover, the Gui Yi Sui Sui Sui was even more in awe of the tactics of the iron cannons and the big guns. He had equipped 1500 iron cannons and another 500 big guns. At this time, when the guns and cannons were fired, Yoshida Prefectural City was immediately pressured to the point where it was difficult to breathe.
"Now's the time! Kill! "
Many warriors of the noble families waved their katanas and took the lead. They rushed up the stone wall with Ashigaru.
"Arrows! Fire! "
However, this city was the base camp of the Mōri Family. The walls were high and the waters were deep. An archer shouted, and instantly, a rain of arrows fell, killing and injuring Ashigaru who rushed up. There was even a warrior who was hit by more than ten arrows. He barely managed to climb up the wall, but he was cut into pieces and thrown down.
After the first wave of attack, the vanguard army suddenly retreated, leaving a mess on the ground.
The warriors guarding the city were not afraid of death. They used archers and Iron Artillery to shoot at each other, and constantly sent craftsmen to repair the damaged wall. Coupled with the limitations of firearms, the battle was still in a stalemate.
After all, Guiyi Yijing was a little more shameless than Wu Ming. Because he wanted to show his benevolent side, he did not use the Fire Ninjas. Therefore, the siege was mostly based on the traditional method. It was expected that the stalemate would be very long until one side could not hold on and collapsed.
At the same time, Wu Ming was in the rear, commanding the Ghost Group and some ninjas to destroy the disobedient shrines, wild warriors, and monsters. It could be said that he had wiped out all the bad guys and strengthened his foundation.
At this time, an unexpected guest came, which made Wu Ming interested to meet him.
"Ito-kun, it's really great that you can come!"
Wu Ming said with a sigh as he held the teacup.
Opposite him was Itō Keisuke, who had a bit of fate with him when they fought against Shutendoji together. He was only in his thirties and was wearing a white hunting jacket, a jade ribbon, and a black hat. He still looked elegant and elegant, but there was a slight wry smile on his face.
"Not at all … The progress of the Ghost Palace is really surprising and shameful!"
Itō Keisuke said respectfully with both hands on the ground. When they fought against Shutendoji together, although they were also superior and subordinate, they had a relatively equal relationship.
But now, one was a great teacher who had conquered the Yun Nation with his bare hands and had hundreds of thousands of dans. Itō Keisuke had not made the slightest progress, so he naturally had to correct his attitude.
"Ito-kun, did you come to my house to become an official?"
Wu Ming blew at the steam on the teacup and said slowly, "Then I'll tell you about the rules of my house. My Ghost Palace has set up a Yin Yang Hut. There are twenty people on duty, ten in the envoy department, six in Yin Yang Life, three in Yin Yang Warriors, and one in Onmyoji! When you become a Yin Yang Life, you will be given the position of the head of the Ashigaru group and receive a hundred dans! In addition, there will be a Professor of Imperial Calendar and Professor of Astronomy, who will be in charge of calendars and astrology! "
Among them, the people on duty and the envoy department were naturally handymen. They were chosen from children with intelligence in the territory to join and serve the various Onmyoji. If they worked hard, they would have the opportunity to receive the teachings of Yin Yang. If they successfully cultivated it, they would be promoted to Yin Yang Life!
This Yin Yang Life was the first level of Yin Yang Onmyoji. They could be given the lowest warrior's salary and knowledge.
Above them, the Yin Yang Warriors and Onmyoji were second and third level experts, and each had their own treatment.
The more Itō Keisuke listened, the more he felt apprehensive. He knew that although the system of the Ghost Palace was simple, it was an effective training system.
However, he had come here because of some kind of instruction and seeking refuge. He also represented the Onmyoji faction. He immediately kowtowed and said, "Please accept me in the Ghost Palace!"
"Good! Although this matter needs to be reported to the family supervisor, I can make the decision now. You are a Yin Yang Warrior and can be the general of the Ashigaru group. You will receive five hundred dans! "
Wu Ming said slowly. No matter which family this was, he would just take it. The current him already had the strength and capital to do so!
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