Rebirth of The Deer and the Cauldron, Wei Xiaobao Becomes a God

Their loyalty to Princess Ling Zhao is not limited to their duty, but also comes from their deep respect and gratitude.

They also showed great loyalty to the commander-in-chief Wei Xiaobao.

In the fierce battle with the enemy, the guards always stayed at their posts and never retreated. They defended the dignity and honor of the Heaven and Earth Federation with their lives.

In daily life, the guards always maintain a high level of vigilance and actively participate in various training and tasks to continuously improve their strength and ability to better perform their duties.

Whether in combat or in peacetime training, the guards have consistently demonstrated their loyalty and bravery. They have proved with practical actions that they are an indispensable force for the Federation of Heaven and Earth, and have won the respect and praise of everyone.

The current Tiandi coalition has deployed heavy troops in two places. One is located in Osaka, composed of the Imperial Guard's Osumi Division and Iwami Division, with a total force of 200,000. The other is in Wakayama, where the Tiandi Army's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Brigades, as well as the Iwami Brigade, the Artillery Regiment, the Engineer Regiment and other elite troops are concentrated, supplemented by the Imperial Guard's Osaki Regiment, Andong Regiment, Kasai Regiment and the Kitayo Corps Headquarters, with a total of about 70,000 people.

The decisive battle for Kyoto will adopt a two-pronged tactic. The first route will be commanded by Miyamoto Musashi, who has just been appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Guard, and Li Yongjun, the chief political officer. They will lead two divisions from Osaka, set out from Osaka, cross Hyogo, and attack Kyoto. This route is strong in manpower and commanded by experienced generals, and is highly expected.

The other route was led by Yang Lin, who led the main force of the Tiandi Army and two regiments of the Imperial Guard Army from Wakayama. Their goal was to capture Nara and then oppress Kyoto. Although the number of troops on this route was relatively small, the Tiandi Army was known for its bravery and good fighting skills. General Yang Lin was born into a military family and was an able and skilled general.

At the same time, Wei Xiaobao and Princess Lingzhao led the offensive guards, samurai guards and Osaki regiments, boarding the No. 201, No. 202, No. 203 ironclad ships and No. 502 treasure ship, and sailed directly to Edo Castle by sea. They were responsible for taking advantage of the enemy's emptiness, attacking Huanglong, and taking down the Tokugawa shogunate's lair in one fell swoop.

In the afternoon, Yang Lin led the Tiandi coalition army to Wakayama, which had been equipped. Wakayama is about 80 kilometers away from Nara. For a large army, it would take two days to reach there by forced march. However, Yang Lin had different plans.

In the Tiandi Alliance, each brigade is equipped with a 600-man cavalry battalion, and the Guards also has a 400-man cavalry brigade. These cavalrymen are usually responsible for reconnaissance and scouting, but today, Yang Lin intends to take advantage of their rapid mobility and gather these people to form a large cavalry regiment.

His plan was to use the cavalry's high-speed mobility to launch a surprise attack on Nara Castle.

For the cavalry, the 80-kilometer journey was not far and could be reached within a day.

At three o'clock in the afternoon of the next day, the sun was shining obliquely, and the cavalry regiment of the Heaven and Earth Alliance slowly arrived at the foot of Nara Castle, stepping on the dust.

As the governor's office of Yamato County in Japan, this city has carried a profound historical and cultural heritage since ancient times.

In 578 AD, the country of Wa was in a period of great change and unrest. Soga no Umako, a powerful politician, launched a coup and successfully seized power. Under his rule, Nara gradually rose to become the political center of the time.

During this period, Nara not only had a prominent political status, but was also the cultural center of Japan, gathering many talented literati and craftsmen.

This period was later called the "Asuka Period", implying the rapid rise of Nara in the political and cultural fields. In this era, Nara carried the status of a capital city and witnessed the changes in the political structure of Japan and the prosperity of culture.

As time went by, the political situation in Wakoku changed dramatically again. In 645 AD, Prince Naka no Oe launched a coup and successfully overthrew the rule of the Soga clan. This coup not only changed the political landscape of Wakoku, but also caused the capital to move from Nara to Kyoto. Despite this, Nara still maintains its unique historical status and cultural charm.

The reason why Wakoku is called the Yamato people can be traced back to Nara, the former capital of Yamato County.

This city has witnessed the changes in the history of Japan and also carries a profound cultural heritage. In the Asuka period, the Tang Dynasty prevailed in Nara, with a stable society and a prosperous economy.

The eminent Chinese monk Jianzhen sailed to Japan six times and finally preached Buddhist scriptures and ordained the Japanese people in Nara. He also presided over the construction of the Toshodaiji Temple, which combined the architectural technology and sculpture art of the Tang Dynasty.

This temple has not only become a holy place for Japanese Buddhism, but also a shining gem among the world's religious architecture.

Nara is about 40 kilometers away from Kyoto and has a population of about 10. As a large city next to Kyoto, Nara attracted many Japanese nobles for its historical reasons. At the same time, it was also one of the important towns heavily guarded by the Tokugawa shogunate in the Kinai region, showing its important political and military status.

According to reliable sources, a samurai disciple sent urgent intelligence from Nara. The Tokugawa shogunate army stationed in Nara was originally strong, with 20,000 troops. However, in order to cope with the tense situation of the upcoming battle in Kyoto, the shogunate army had to withdraw 10,000 troops two days ago, causing the garrison in Nara to be reduced to 10,000.

The remaining 10,000 people were given the important task of defending the city. They needed to do their best to slow down the offensive pace of the Heaven and Earth Alliance and buy more time and space for the war in Kyoto.

When the cavalry arrived at Nara Castle, they were surprised to find that the gates of Nara Castle were tightly closed and the enemy was ready for battle. The general defending the city stood on the city wall, looking at the enemy cavalry rolling in from a distance.

Although he knew in his heart that this was just a vanguard force and the real army would follow soon, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. After all, cavalry was extremely powerful in field battles, but their role was greatly reduced in siege warfare.

The Nara defenders stared at the enemy cavalry five miles away from the city, their figures looming in the dust. At this moment, neither side's army used heavy weapons, especially the powerful red cannon. The effective range of the red cannon can reach 3000 meters, but at this distance, neither side could exert the power of the cannon.

Of course, the defender would not easily believe that the enemy cavalry was capable of carrying such a heavy red cannon. He knew very well that the red cannon was huge and heavy, and it was not something that ordinary cavalry could easily carry. This also made him more confident to hold on to the city wall, waiting for the arrival of the Tiandi coalition army.