launch an attack

Kan'eiji was in the southeast end of the tableland.
So its east side was cliff.
And its west side was a pond called Shinobazu Ike.
This pond had become a place of the moat of Kan'eiji.
(According to one theory，this pond seems vestige of the cove.)

The new government troops deployed the main troops on the south side of Kan'eiji.

"Time has come.
Launch an attack."
　
　
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Kan'eiji monks had gathered to place of Imperial prince.

"Do you look like what is the current situation?"
Imperial prince asked monk of their substantially leader.
He did not answer.

"As long as Imperial prince is exist in Kan'eiji, enemy can not attack absolutely.
You said so.
But now their attack began.
Ravages of war may extend to Imperial prince.
What do you think about it?"
Other monk had demanded so to him.

"Yes.
Imperial prince is here.
Nevertheless they are attacking Kan'eiji.
I am convinced this is evidence they are traitors."

"It’s not on our agenda for now.
In fact they are attacking Kan'eiji.
All your prediction was wide of the mark.
Ravages of war may extend to Imperial prince."

"The enemy can not advance for struggle of our troops.
They has just shooting from behind the obstacle.
Such a report is coming.
I think they has been atrophying by the majesty of Imperial prince.
Our defeat is not decided yet."

"We confirmed the enemy troops in the direction of Dango zaka."
Came its report at that time.
(Northwest of Kan'eiji.)
　
"At this rate，we may has completely surrounded."
Someone muttered.　

　
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"There is no doubt，front-line soldiers has move to the other.
Does they has lack of soldiers that far?
Or do we have been underestimate from them?"
　
"It would be both."
Saigo laughed.
　
Negishi of northeast of Kan'eiji.
　
"Line connecting Dango zaka and Negishi.　
Enemy troop came there."
This report had come already to Saigo.
　
"Want to run away is began.
Revised chance of evaluation of you guys is yet to come.
You tell to everyone,not to hurry."