Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

Meanwhile, Liangshan is preparing for battle.

They have confirmed the strategy of the two armies.

The second route commander will lead his infantry in mountain warfare this time!

"Mi Sheng, remember this: your main task is to launch an attack from the mountain path. If the Hyuga Kingdom plans to provide support, then you must cut off their advance!"

"If Hyuga doesn't intend to provide support, then you should flank them and attack Higo from behind!"

"Strategist, I have a question. Can I bypass them and directly attack Ōsumi and Satsuma?"

Looking at the map, Mi Sheng asked if he could launch a surprise attack.

"It's not impossible, but the specific situation will depend on the battle at that time. In short, as the commander-in-chief this time, you have to consider more things. Mi Sheng, don't be reckless, because according to the map, you are taking a road behind enemy lines. Before the main army takes Higo Province, you will not have any support."

Hsiao Chia-hui and Hsu Kuan-chung agreed to Mi Sheng's proposal, but warned him not to act rashly.

"It's alright, strategist. Can I let Brother Bian Xiang be my deputy commander?"

Mi Sheng took the initiative to choose his own deputy commander.

Why the Bian Xiang brothers?

The two strategists exchanged a glance, secretly giving Mi Sheng extra credit.

“Brother Bian Xiang is one of the top three commanders in our infantry. Although I am better at mountain warfare, Brother Bian Xiang is better than me in terms of command. He can make up for my shortcomings.”

Mi Sheng said that he knows his own skill level.

"Alright, then let Brother Bian Xiang be your deputy commander."

In fact, the two strategists originally planned to have Bian Xiang serve as Mi Sheng's deputy, because Bian Xiang's command ability was indeed very impressive.

However, Mi Sheng had more experience in mountain warfare, so he was the commander-in-chief this time. If the two strategists suggested that Bian Xiang be his deputy, they were afraid that Mi Sheng would think that they did not trust him.

Now that's settled, since Mi Sheng himself suggested that Bian Xiang be his deputy, the two strategists are no longer under pressure.

“Mi Sheng, you’ve grown so much.”

Ren Yuan patted Mi Sheng on the shoulder, and he suddenly felt a kind of joy from nurturing a child.

"That's right. If I don't improve myself while following my brother, wouldn't I be embarrassing him?"

Mi Sheng grinned broadly.

After dealing with the Mi Sheng, the remaining route was the army personally led by Ren Yuan. This route was simple because the battlefields were all flat plains (the Tsukushi Plain and Kikuchi Plain of today), so only cavalry charges were needed.

Ren Yuan will lead Lin Chong, Lu Junyi, and Yang Zhi's forces as the vanguard!

There is only one goal: to march straight in and destroy Higo Province!

At this time, a serious meeting was also being held in the government of Higo Province.

"Brothers, our Saikaido is facing an unprecedented crisis. These giants, who appeared out of nowhere, are incredibly destructive!"

"They have committed countless atrocities, burning, killing, and looting in our Saikaido! We, the nations of Saikaido, must unite! Let us drive these people out together!"

Fujiwara no Ryuji, the former lord of Chikushi Province, is currently speaking passionately at the meeting!

"Fujiwara-kun, if I remember correctly, you killed Uesugi-kun of Chikugo Province, didn't you?"

The lord of Buzen Province, Ibe Province, also fled to Higo Province. Because Buzen Province and Chikuzen Province are adjacent, the two have been at odds for a long time.

Seeing Fujiwara Takashi pointing and gesturing during the meeting, Lord Inobe stood up and made sarcastic remarks.

"Mr. Inobe, what do you mean?!"

Fujiwara Ryuji glanced at the well. "That bastard, I should have destroyed Buzen Province first."

"Uesugi-kun and I, the two nations of Chikuzen and Chikugo, have signed an agreement to reunify and restore the name of Chikushi Province. We are as close as brothers!"

"And what about Uesugi-kun? Didn't he die at your hands? I heard the news that you originally wanted to seize Chikugo Province, but you were caught up by the giants right after killing Uesugi-kun. You had no choice but to lead your remaining troops to Higo Province. You are a treacherous and despicable person! Am I wrong?"

Lord Ibe did not give Fujiwara Ryuji any face.

"Wellside! How dare you humiliate me! I challenge you to a duel!"

Ryuji Fujiwara flew into a rage and slammed his fist on the floor!

"Come on! I'm not afraid of you!"

They did not back down at all at the well.

"Calm down, everyone. Let's talk things out."

Ouchi-ji, the lord of Bungo Province, quickly stepped in to smooth things over:

"We're all here today to discuss how to deal with those giants, not to have you argue with each other!"

"Besides, we are all people of a defeated nation, what anger can't we let go of?"

“Ouchi-kun is right, Fujiwara, Ibe, this is Kato-kun’s country. We are all defeated people. Let’s calm down.”

The king of Hizen Province had just landed in Higo Province from the Ariake Sea the day before to seek refuge; he was also a defeated ruler.

"Ahem, gentlemen, please calm down."

Seated in the main seat was none other than Kato Kuma, the lord of Higo Province.

Kato Kuma looked at these lords and felt quite emotional.

The five northern provinces of Chikushi Island were quite powerful, but now, apart from Uesugi who died at the hands of Fujiwara Ryuji, the four lords of the five northern provinces—Ōuchi-ji, Ibe, Ōyasu, and Fujiwara Ryuji—are gathered in their own territories!

And most importantly, all four of these men are now rulers of fallen kingdoms!

Those giants of unknown origin were able to destroy the five northern kingdoms in just a few days; their strength must be truly extraordinary!

Higo Province ranks second in terms of land area and first in terms of military strength among the nine provinces of Chikushima. As the ruler of Higo Province, Kato Kuma has more experience than others.

Based on their descriptions, Kato Kuma deduced that these giants were likely people from the distant Song Empire!

The countries of the Western Sea Route have long neglected the Song Empire. These giants must have been sent by the Song Emperor!

"Kato-kun, Kato-nii! We cannot be intimidated by these people of unknown origin! Although our four countries are gone, none of us came empty-handed! Each of us still has some samurai under our command. We are willing to follow your orders and hope that with the help of Higo Province, we can take our revenge!"

"We must let these outsiders know that the warriors of Saikaido will not be so easily defeated!"

Ryuji Fujiwara's main theme is revenge, because among the rulers present are four people who have lost their country, and their combination is a perfect Avengers team!

"Wellside! And Da Nei and Da Tai! Don't the three of you want revenge? We can talk about our problems after we've gotten our revenge! Can't we?"

Ryuji Fujiwara knew that in order to fight against those outsiders, it was necessary to unite the strength of everyone, so he didn't mind temporarily putting aside his previous hatred.

We should make use of whatever we can!

"Hmph, Fujiwara, you don't need to tell me. If Kato-kun is willing to be our leader and help us get revenge, then I'm willing to do my part!"

Lord Ibe no Kunihito stated directly that as long as Fujiwara Ryuji wasn't the boss, it would be fine.

"Me too!"

"Me too!"

The Great Thai Lord and Ouchi-ji also agreed, so the pressure suddenly fell on Kato Kuma.

"My lords, since that is the case, I will also write to the lords of the remaining three kingdoms. Let us, the lords of the Western Sea Region, work together to fight against these outsiders!"