Battle's Trigger is the 271st chapter of the Kingdom manga.
Summary[]
Kanyou - Royal Harem[]
While everybody is really busy with preparations, You explains the situation of Kanyou to her friend Kou. Since she was born into a military family, she is regularly updated, about the situation of the different wars with letters from her father. She explains, that Qin is trying to hold the enemies at the Kankoku pass, and if they should fail to do so, Kanyou is doomed. Kou reminds her to trust the soldiers, that are fighting for them.
Qin/Zhao Battlefield[]
The Hi Shin Unit, 1000 soldiers, is placed in the 40'000 strong Duke Hyou Army , which is facing the 120'000 strong Zhao Army. Shin speaks with En about their last fight with Zhao, three years ago in the Bayou campaign. Where they fought as a 100-man-unit under direct order of General Ou Ki.
Qin/Chu Battlefield[]
Mou Ten mentions, that he hopes, his wouldn't have to fight the Chu Army. He is placed with Ou Hon in the Tou Army (30'000 strong), which supports the Mou Bu Army (60'000 strong) against the army of Chu (150'000 strong).
Kankoku Pass (Qin/Wei/Han Battlefield)[]
On the walls if the Kankoku Pass, Kan Ki watches the Han army (50'000) and the Wei Army (100'000) and is eager for the battle to begin.
Qin/Yan Battlefield[]
On the last battlefield, the General Ordo of the Yan Army is facing Ou Sen. He studied the battle of Sanyou and mentions, that Ou Sen is an interesting enemy. He is then informed by a messenger, that it should be possible, to circle around the Kankoku pass, if they manage to push through the Ou Sen army. Yukii (one of his soldiers) wants to start with the battle, but Ordo says to wait, because in battle of this scale it is a political question, who starts the battle.
Coalition army HQ[]
In the coalition army HQ Shun Shin Kun apologizes to Ri Boku since the king of Chu insisted on Chu starting the battle. Yet Ri Boku understands this completely and Shun Shin Kun gives the signal for general Kan Mei to start the battle.
Chu army[]
Kan Mei announces, that the Chu army accepts the honor of starting the battle. He also mentions the importance of this battle, since Qin shall perish. He commands general Rin Bu Kun to start the attack. Which again holds a speech, to boost the morale of his troops. When he shouts the command "ALL TROOPS", Duke Hyou shouts CHAAARGE and steals the moment.
Characters[]
Qin[]
- Royal Palace
- Ei Sei Faction
- Ei Sei (indirect mention)
- You’s father (mentioned)
- Ei Sei Faction
- Tou Army
- Tou
- Unnamed members
- Roku O Mi Army
- Rin Bou Army
- Dou Kin Army
- Dou Kin (mentioned)
- Gyoku Hou Unit
- Ou Hon
- Unnamed members
- Gaku Ka Unit
- Mou Ten
- Unnamed members
- Ou Sen Army
- Ou Sen
- Unnamed officers
- Unnamed members
- Chou Tou Army
- Chou Tou
- Unnamed officers
- Unnamed members
- Mou Bu Army
- Mou Bu
- Unnamed officers
- Unnamed members
- Six Great Generals
- Ou Ki (mentioned)
Han[]
- Sei Kai Army
- Sei Kai
- Unnamed officers
- Unnamed members
Wei[]
- Go Hou Mei Army
- Go Hou Mei
- Unnamed officers
- Unnamed members
Yan[]
Chu[]
- Royal Palace
- King Kou Retsu (indirect mention)
- Shun Shin Kun
- Kan Mei Army
- Kan Mei
- Unnamed officers
- Unnamed members
- Rin Bu Kun Army
- Rin Bu Kun
- Unnamed officers
- Unnamed others
- Rin Bu Kun Army
Zhao[]
- Three Great Heavens
- Ren Pa (mentioned)
Highpoints[]
- Situation of Kanyou is explained (if the Kankoku pass falls, Kanyou is doomed).
- The thoughts of the known soldier /generals, what they think of their enemies.
- The Start of the battle stolen from the Chu Army by Duke Hyou of Qin.
- First appearance of Yuki.