There was a rumble of artillery on both sides of the Sumida River, trying to use small boats to build a pontoon bridge, and the American troops crossing the river were bombarded back yesterday by the artillery under the command of Hachiro Amano.

　　 Although all the ships along the Sumida River were confiscated by Tademon, the U.S. military still had a lot of small boats. So after observing the situation on the Sumida River, Perry decided to give it a try.

　　 But the river in the lower reaches of the Sumida River is hundreds of meters wide, which is completely different from those small rivers. Although the river is very gentle, it is very difficult to construct a floating bridge due to the width of the river. On the other side, the soldiers of the Chuanshi squad, who were inspired by Chungemon, set up lookout posts along the coast and alternated guards day and night, which did not give the U.S. military a chance to steal chickens at all.

　　The accuracy of artillery in this era in front of us within two or three hundred meters, especially the accuracy of fixed targets, has been greatly increased. Hitting a pontoon bridge over the river is not easy, it's easy.

　　 Floating bridge cannot be constructed, so naturally the US army cannot cross the river to attack the Shogunate. Perry knew the reason for a quick fight, and he could only hope that the artillery carried by the Marine Corps would continue to bombard the shogunate on the other side and break the shogunate’s mind.

　　 Chuemon only left an observation post on the bank, and the army was still far away from the river bank. As long as the U.S. Army does not cross the river, the infantry artillery will shrink, and it will be long live to hold on.

　　 "Has the artillery sounded for a day?" Chuuemon lay down in the ditch, completely without the posture of a general.

　　 "Although it doesn't ring all the time, but it never stops." Hachirou Amano, who actually commanded the front line, replied with his throat.

　　 There is no way, it was disturbed by the cannon, and the sound became louder unconsciously. Secondly, there are cannons around you from time to time, and you can't hear it if you don't speak aloud.

"Where is Miyi's foreign gun? The foreign gun that can be hit outside of Ersan Town?" In fact, Qi Suga Qiyu was very unwilling to lie on the ditch, but the death of Egawa Hideryu reminded you all at any time. Officer, don't make waves.

　　 "I saw it once and killed a captain."

　　 Preble's sharpshooter, firing is relatively slow, because the current Sharps rifle has the problem of leaking breech, the platinum ring is only improved. Therefore, it is not as good as the rate of fire of a general rifle, and it is not suitable for queuing to shoot. But it is still very effective when aiming at a single target.

　　 Now I will fight the officers of the mission team who are outcropping on the other side!

　　 "The shogunate has to buy dozens of such foreign guns, no, hundreds of them." Suga Qiyu decided to go back and suggested to Tokugawa Isaiah.

　　 "That's right, you need to prepare more." Wakizaka Yasaka also slowly crawled over.

　　 He felt that he, the veteran of the shogunate, had really done nothing for his name, and he actually had to roll around in the mud ditch like a small soldier. But from time to time the sound of cannons and gunshots in the dark made him scared. This big name with no military experience has already had a drooling nose and muddy face.

"His Royal Highness, on the first day, the Mi Army marched bravely, constantly gathering troops and constructing pontoons. How could they give up after only a day? Maybe they went upstream to find the ferry shallows?" Hachiro Amano handed the telescope to Tadashi Door, tell your guess.

　　 "I had anticipated this a long time ago."

　　 Although there are few American soldiers, there should not be a large-scale division of troops, but Chuemon thought that the US army could not make a breakthrough from the front, so he might try to make a surprise attack around the back. The upper reaches of the Sumida River is Arakawa, the big river where Arakawa and Tone River meet in the Ninja Castle in the Warring States Period.

　　 The length of the entire river is hundreds of kilometers long, and Chugoemon has fewer than 2,000 men. It is already difficult to deal with the frontal American troops, and it is impossible to divide the troops.

　　 So what should I do?

　　 Employment!

　　 and the manpower is readily available, Chuemon recruited Tsutogami and Isamu Kondo (actually, Isamu Shimazaki at this time, and he needs to pass the heir test of the natural flow of mind before he inherits the Kondo clan). Let them extensively contact those seniors in their dojo, as well as the people in other dojos.

　　 For the time being, I did not say that the Shinsengumi will be formed. It is to use their strengths of Musashi and Edo natives to monitor and defend along the Sumida River as a whole. Once they found small groups of American troops trying to cross the river or constructing a floating bridge, they immediately reported to Chuemon.

　　 Of course, if they can resolutely launch an attack and behead the American army, that's all right. Chuemon set a reward, the first level is worth thirty taels of gold. If there is a person who has achieved the third level in a row, he will immediately be drawn into the royal family, with an annual salary of 100 yuan, and said that he will do it.

　　 Under the heavy reward, there must be a brave man. The same goes for the inheritance team. Getting the first level is a credit. You can also reward money. If you don’t reward money, you will be assigned to the royal family according to the credit.

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　　 "It's definitely Mii!" Chiguo, who jumped out of the water flexibly, reported to Isamu Kondo and Tsutogata with excitement.

　　 "Did you see clearly?" Kondo, who used to be a young and immature face, is now a mature swordsman.

　　 With a group of brothers from the test guard building, Isamu Kondo was ordered to investigate the possible US attack squad along the Sumida River. Sure enough, Chuemon's guess was correct. Most of the U.S. military should not divide its forces~lightnovelpub.net~, but sending a surprise team of 100 people to attack the side of the shogunate, and then the U.S. military launches a frontal assault, which may have a miraculous effect.

　　 "Sonjiro has done a great job." Tsujiro quickly wiped Okita Sojiro with a handkerchief.

　　 Although it is June summer, the water still needs to be wiped clean. Avoid colds. It doesn't matter whether you wear a pair of pants or just drape your whole body afterwards.

　　 "Send someone to report to your Highness immediately, and we can't come here in vain." The young Kondo Isa has lofty ideals and ambitions to make contributions.

There is nothing wrong with being a museum owner in a Taoist hall with natural rationality, but the opportunity to become a member of the shogunate is right now. He is very confident in his martial arts, how could he not try it? .

　　 If you say that as a samurai, you can become a vassal of Chuemon, but that is definitely different from what you earned yourself. Gaining the status of a warrior by virtue of his military exploits is better than others.

　　 "Hahahahahaha...Go with it!" Mufang Sui San was not too arrogant, and he was also quite bold and willing to take a chance.

　　 "I want to go too, I want to go too." However, the twelve-year-old Okita Soujiro danced with excitement and said that he would also go out.

　　 "Good ambition, follow us behind." Kondo did not refuse.

　　 Hundreds of brothers from the Examination Hall immediately dispersed, contacted the nearby dojo brothers, and sent a Pegasus to report to Chuemon.

　　 You have Sharps, and I have Tiangang Sword, you will know when you touch it.