"The above is our army's battle plan!"

"Do you have any questions?"

After saying that, Qingdeng rolled his eyes again, his gaze passing over the faces of everyone present.

In just a moment, someone raised a question.

Toudo Heisuke stared at the Sekihara map and the "Nangong Mountain Model" and pursed his lips:

"...Mr. Ju, Nangong Mountain is a big mountain. No matter how powerful our artillery team is, it is impossible to accurately clear all the fortifications on the mountain."

"Even if the artillery team shoots all the artillery shells in stock, it may not allow us to attack the mountain with peace of mind."

"In this case, if the enemy's defenses have not been completely cleared and the mountain is forcibly attacked... wouldn't it lead to heavy casualties?"

As soon as Toudo Heisuke finished speaking, Aoto nodded vigorously without hesitation:

"Yes, that's right!"

"No matter how hard the 11th Squadron fires artillery, it is impossible to completely clear the enemy fortifications on Nangong Mountain."

"That is to say...this is a veritable bloody battle!"

"From the moment we start attacking the mountain, our companions will continue to fall and sleep forever."

"I hope you will be mentally prepared."

Suddenly, the atmosphere at the scene became extremely solemn.

Even those militants who were looking forward to "Let's start the fight quickly" all looked serious and solemn at this time.

Qingdeng paused briefly, then changed into a deep tone:

"Although it is extremely difficult, we have no choice but to bite the bullet."

"This is a battle that can only be done quickly, not slowly."

"Speaking of which, many of you probably still don't know the current situation in Edo."

Aomori cleared his throat, and then spoke briefly and concisely about the current situation in Edo.

After learning that General Tokugawa Iemo and Odaisho Tenjoin would defend Edo and never evacuate, many people were affected by this and their emotions became impassioned:

"here you go!"

Harada Sanosuke slapped his thigh and said excitedly:

"This is the responsibility that a leader of the martial arts family should have! With the courage of the shogun, I, Sanosuke Harada, will rescue the shogun no matter what!"

Superior leaders... and even immediate superiors, personally charge into battle - this is a very inspiring thing no matter what era or where.

Since Tokugawa Ieyasu, generals of all dynasties generally lacked martial arts and martial ethics.

Especially the "mentally retarded general" (Tokugawa Iadasa) who had a brain problem not long ago and stayed by the wet nurse's side every day, which made everyone forget that General Zhengyi was the supreme leader of the samurai family.

Tokugawa Iemo showed his demeanor as a great general who conquered the barbarians with great responsibility... Qingnobo doesn't know what happened to other troops, but the morale of the Shinsengumi was indeed effectively boosted.

"Does anyone else have questions?"

Qingdeng asked.

After a moment, Nagakura Shinpachi raised his hand:

"Mr. Tachibana, you will personally be stationed on the right wing. Not only that, the most powerful unit will also be deployed on the right wing... Does this mean that the right wing is the main direction of our army's attack?"

Qingdeng immediately replied:

"To be precise, the left and right wings are the main direction of attack, and there is no distinction between main attack, secondary attack and feint attack."

"There is no particular reason why I chose to sit on the right wing."

"Whether it is the left wing or the right wing, no matter where I am, I will personally fight!"

"So... everyone on the right wing, please keep up with the speed of my attack and don't fall behind."

After hearing this, the generals on the right wing suddenly felt a chill in their hearts.

Everyone is already not surprised by Qingdeng's "personal participation".

If Qingdeng stayed behind, they would be surprised.

"Does anyone else have questions?"

Qingdeng scanned the audience again.

This time, it was extremely quiet inside the tent.

Everyone stared directly at Qingdeng, their eyes burning with surging fighting spirit.

Even those who looked nervous and apprehensive beforehand suppressed their fear and uneasiness at this time.

Seeing that no one asked questions, Qingdeng stood upright, put his hand on his saber, and said calmly:

"Since no one has any doubts, let's adjourn the meeting!"

"Everyone go down and rest."

"Start the attack at five o'clock tomorrow morning (8 a.m.)!"

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It's night——

Nanjo Akizaburo, the head of the Shinsengumi medical team, carried his medical kit and strode towards the headquarters' tent.

During the day today, he was entrusted by Qingteng, who said that the director was ill and had been coughing, so he was asked to see a doctor and get some medicine.

Since it was an order from his superior, Nanjo Akizaburo naturally did not dare to disobey it.

So, after learning that Aoto's military meeting had ended and the generals had gone back to their respective tents, Nanjo Akizaburo immediately packed up his medicine box and ran straight to the headquarters' camp.

He fully thought that the General Secretary had not rested yet.

Unexpectedly... when he arrived at his destination, he found that the headquarters' camp was completely dark.

When Nanjo Akizaburo saw this, he immediately frowned and cautiously shouted into the tent:

"Captain! Captain Okita! I am the medical chief, Nanjo Akizaburo! I have been entrusted by the general to treat you!"

Soon, the general manager's response came from the account:

"Well...it's Mr. Nanjo...Sorry, tomorrow is the day of the war. I'm a little tired, so I went to bed first. You can come back later."

Hearing this, Nanjo Akizaburo immediately frowned.

It's all a waste of time... No one will be happy if this is left to them.

However, Nanjo Akizaburo quickly calmed down.

Captain Okita is right! Tomorrow is the day when the war starts. As the captain of the first team, I naturally need to rest early and recharge my batteries!

No matter what, it is always inappropriate to force someone to get up when they have already gone to bed.

So, after a slight hesitation, Nanjo Akizaburo responded loudly:

"Okay...I'll come back later! Captain Okita, I'm sorry to disturb your rest. I'll come back later! I wish you good luck in martial arts!"

"Well... I'm sorry... I made your trip in vain..."

"It's okay, it's not far. You can continue to rest! I'll go first!"

After that, Nanjo Akizaburo carried the medicine box and returned along the original route.

Shortly after he left, bursts of rapid and vague coughing came from the general accountant...

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The next day, early morning, at five o'clock (8 a.m.)——

Sekigahara, Mt. Matsuo——

The pale yellow morning sun rises slowly from behind the mountains in the east.

The dawn penetrated the clouds, illuminated the sky, illuminated the mountains, and illuminated the rows of cannons on Matsuo Mountain!

The Shinsengumi's cannons, as well as the cannons supported by Gourdiya, were arranged in a tight formation!

The ferocious muzzles of the black holes all pointed diagonally at Nangong Mountain in the distance.

Each muzzle has been finely adjusted to ensure that the shells can accurately fall into Nangong Mountain after firing.

In fact, such a big goal does not require careful adjustment.

Any gunner who has received certain training can hit the target accurately!

With such a large-scale artillery formation, it is not difficult to imagine that as soon as the order is given, a torrential rain of artillery shells will fall straight towards Nangong Mountain!

Qingdeng stood on the mountainside of Matsuo Mountain. While staring at Nangong Mountain in the distance, he lowered his head to check the pocket watch in his hand from time to time.

Juro Abe stood beside him, waiting quietly.
To be continued...