Suzuki Nakatani's army was the closest to them, so those who came to negotiate also came to his military camp.
"Go back and tell Fukuda Yasukawa that there's nothing to discuss. Our Crown Prince has already issued an order. Either these two men come in person, or don't waste time. We are ready now and can start a war at any time."
Suzuki Nakatasu didn't even look at the letter and threw Fukuda Yasukawa's letter directly into the stove next to him.
Although the envoy had many abilities, looking at Lord Suzuki's expression at the moment, if he spoke any more, he might end up in the fire as well. So he bowed awkwardly and immediately took his people back.
But he was thinking about something else. After all, he had surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, so there were more things to be careful about, and he would not kill the envoy casually.
You have to know that when Fuso was in internal strife in the past, it was common to kill envoys. Although many people said that they should learn from the Tang Dynasty and not kill envoys when two countries are at war, most people simply cannot do it. Some people also use this method to express their confidence in fighting to the end. Fortunately, Lord Suzuki has learned a lot and did not take our lives.
The envoy brought his men back to the military camp as quickly as possible, but what he didn't expect was that Lord Fukuda was too busy to meet him.
Aren’t those of us who go to negotiate the most important?
"Who is Lord Fukuda meeting with?"
As an envoy, he believed that his authority should be the highest, but now that he was blocked outside the tent, he was a little puzzled. Could there be someone more important than himself? So he pulled Futian Dalian's guard over.
"Sasaki-sama, it's Sasaki-sama, the captain of the centurion of the rear army."
The guards also knew that the envoy in front of them was Fukuda Yasukawa's confidant, and this matter was not a secret. Many people in the entire military camp saw it, and he would not be punished if he told it to others.
"A hundred-man team?
The envoy said with some fear, after all, Fukuda Yasukawa was a well-known person in the whole Fuso, and he was a local tyrant in his area. Even if he was to meet with the generals in the army, it was impossible for him to meet such a low-ranking officer.
"When our last troops passed through Toyama Bay, they were bombarded by warships from the Tang Dynasty Navy. Out of more than 8,000 soldiers, only about 2,000 returned. Most of these 2,000 were injured, and we're running out of medicine in the barracks."
After the guard told the news, the envoy finally understood why Lord Suzuki was so tough. We got the news, and I believe they also got the news a long time ago. In a cannon battle, the two sides didn't even meet each other, and nearly 6,000 people on your side were wiped out. Even the 2,000 people who came back would not be able to survive.
This means you've already lost one-tenth of your troops. If you subtract the civilians who were brought in temporarily, the proportion would be even higher. Why would they negotiate with you? Moreover, if a fight breaks out tomorrow, they'll definitely win based on this, unless you have the ability to crush them in one fell swoop, which you clearly don't.
"Sir, Master Futian is calling you."
When the messenger was feeling dizzy, the guard next to him pushed him. It turned out that the captain of the centurion had been taken away to be beheaded.
Originally, this was a simple task, and he thought he could just report directly after returning. But now that Lord Fukuda is furious, will he dislike him for his poor performance?
"Stupid! Useless thing. You're usually so eloquent, but now you can't even handle a small matter. Drag me out and give me twenty lashes."
It was just as the envoy had expected. After he told Lord Suzuki what he had said, Fukuda Yasukawa lost his usual composure. He had just wanted to test the waters casually, but because he had just received news of heavy losses, he had to vent his anger. Anyone around him who had any problems had to be beaten up first.
Taro Ito curled his lips helplessly and said, "I told you a long time ago that they would never negotiate with us, but you just didn't believe it."
The Tang army is now strong and powerful, so why should we negotiate with you? Moreover, we have lost more than 8,000 troops. Of course, Ito Taro has reason to be happy. Most of these 8,000 troops belong to Fukuda Yasukawa. Ito Taro only has about 700 of them. Because these 700 people are slow to move, more than half of them have returned, which means that Fukuda Yasukawa's side has suffered the majority of the losses.
Although the two had formed an alliance, it was impossible for either of them to forget the hatred of the past just by having a meal. So when he heard that so many people had died in Fukuda Yasukawa's death, although Taro Ito's face was full of concern, he was almost dancing for joy in his heart.
Or maybe my heart is already beating fast...
"If that's the case, then let's not have any other fantasies. Let's organize our respective armies and fight them tomorrow. I'll go face Da Heyuan, and you go face that bastard Suzuki Nakata."
Taro Ito was not a subordinate of Yasukawa Fukuda, so he decided the matter immediately. Both of them had to face one each. What's more, the army on the side of Saburo Ohkawa seemed to be a little stronger. Yasukawa Fukuda had just lost so many people, and Taro Ito could not let him face Yasukawa Ohkawa.
What Ito Taro did was relatively fair, but the most important point was that he hated Okawa Genzaburo, the guy who deserted the battlefield, so he had to teach him a lesson on the battlefield.
"Okawa Gensaburo's army is not easy to defeat. You must put aside your contempt. This is our first battle with them, so we must be careful."
Looking at Taro Ito's appearance, Yasunari Fukuda wanted to make him suffer a loss on the battlefield, but thinking that they were now in the same boat, he had to explain a few more things.
"I know, I know. You haven't fought as many battles as I have. You'd better be careful tomorrow. Although Suzuki Nakatasu has never led this army, the Tang Dynasty's crown prince is no fool. If he can hand over this army to him, he must have a reason."
Ito Taro walked out while talking, obviously not wanting to listen to this guy's teachings.
Looking at Taro Ito's back, Yasukawa Fukuda wanted to kick him, but he also knew that the cost of doing so would be too high. If he kicked him, their coalition might be disbanded. They had to fight before the other party came over.
