Part 37: The Battle of Lake Chinchaycocha, and the Fall of Huanuco
December 5th, 1572
Lake Chinchaycocha
An army comprised of Spanish soldiers and allied native Warriors was making its way towards Lake Chinchaycocha from the North. The fate of the viceroyalty of Peru was dark indeed, the loss of Lima left Huanuco as a nearby center of Spanish Administration in the area.
The overall commander was the Marquis of Canete, Garcia Hurtado de Mendoza, with Francisco Alvarez de Toledo as his co-commander. Mendoza was speaking with one of his commanders, Pedro de Villagra. [1]
“Damn that foolish Count, it is bad enough you were forced back from Chile but now he lost Lima to a bunch of Indians and mercenaries from the Far East? If it was not for the fact other people can support this story I would have assumed he was drunk.” Francisco remarked.
"You are being too harsh on His Illustriousness, it is not like he could have expected this to have turned out the way it did. These Indians are heathens and butchers, but fools are the last thing we should consider them, they’ve managed to gain several advantages but god willing we will stop them here." Pedro replied.
“He was the one who left that Indian emperor frustrate him and gain power and now we risk losing our chance to save these heathens from their ways. That fool better not be making a mistake sending us here. Regardless I at least have faith in his Excellency."
"At least we agree on that."
From the south, the Incan Emperor Titu Cusi led his own army to engage the Spanish including the force of Japanese mercenaries from the Hojo clan The emperor was convening with his strategists as well as the foreign leaders in his camp.
"Our scouts have reported the Espanakyu are advancing towards us And there is a chance they could move around the lake, whatever happens, we cannot take any risks." The Sapa Inca had stated before turning towards Ataw. "Ataw, I am aware of the prince's forces are small, but ask the prince what he and his brothers can do what with such numbers?" [2]
"Lord Ujinori, The Sapa Inca requests your advice, the Espanakyu are heading towards our position."
"I am unfamiliar with how these Spanish fight but if we are heading near the Lake they could circle around it and threaten us, perhaps we should Send a smaller Force around the other side just to make sure that they do not try anything."
Ataw had told the Sapa Inca and the Sapa Inca expressed is approval saying the idea had merit. The Sapa Inca split his forces into his main Force what consists of Infantry a few detachments of cavalry, more than 2,000 firearms and two-thirds of the Japanese Mercenaries. The Sapa Inca had managed to loot the armory of Lima as well other Spanish settlements, and the second and third waves of the Inca forces were armed spears and swords and wearing pieces of Spanish armor.
The forces of the Sapa Inca sent around the lake consisted of infantry both armed with traditional weapons and firearms as well as the remaining one-third of the Japanese Mercenaries and were to go round the lake to meet any possible Spanish advances.
The Main Spanish force had only a few thousand Spanish Soldiers mixed with guns and swords, the rest of their forces comprising at least 7,000 of native warriors. Both sides started off to skirmish exchanging gunfire arrows and slings, before engaging in hand to hand fighting. The Spanish kept their own men in reserve, leaving most of their native allies to engage the enemy first.
The fighting between both sides had started out as an intense clash of axes, clubs, and spears. The Spanish-aligned natives had outnumbered the Inca’s initial forces and had the advantage, however, the Inca’s initial forces were far from defeated, and the fighting had bogged down into a stalemate. [3]
On the other side of the lake, Pedro de Villagra’s forces were on their way to flank the Inca army. and they had spotted off in the distance an Inca force not too far away.
It seems the enemy had the same idea. Pedro thought before turning to one of his captains. “Have the Cavalry take up the center and keep everyone on a slow pace when we get close enough will charge them." Pedro ordered.
"Yes, commander."
The Inca forces to around the lake were lead by Iskay a Waranqa Kuraka of the Incan army with a with another noble Ninan as a sub-commander responsible for five Pachaka Kuraka, and along with three hundred Japanese under the command of Hojo Ujitada. [4]
“Espanyaku Kawallu incoming! these Yapanqi know of these beasts and how they are used in the open, have one of the interpreters ask them what should we do.” Iskay said to Ninan. [5]
"Horsemen are coming at us in the open noble one, My commander wants to know what we should do." The interpreter said in a hurried tone.
"I can order my spearmen to form a defensive position, and I can have my gunners shoot at them." Ujitada said unsure of the outcome
"Noble Commander, I am not a tactician but wouldn't these guns be too slow to make a difference?” The interpreter's words caused Ujitada's eyes to widen.
"You are right!" Ujitada said excitedly I could have one man fire while another reloads. Can your units do the same?" [6]
“They can try, I will inform the commander.”
The Incan and Japanese quickly sent their firearm units to the fore and adopted a tactic to have one rank fire while another reloads.
Seeing this a cavalryman dropped back to report to Pedro de Villagra.
“Commander, the Indians, and Haponese have sent their arquebusiers at us, should we stop?”
“Bah, we will ride them down before they can even fire, keep advancing!” Pedro said dismissively before returning to the rest of his soldiers. “The rest of you pick up the pace we are nearly on top this scum.”
The Incan and Japanese forces had managed to get off a disorganized series of repeating volleys on the advancing cavalry. The Spanish cavalry was met by the erratic gunfire but it had managed to at least blunt the momentum. The initial cavalry that did make it was attacked by Japanese spearmen, however, the rest of the cavalry arrived with the Spanish forces quickly behind them. The Incan forces pressed on to meet the Spanish attack.
The main engagement saw the Inca’s first wave of forces gradually pushed back as the second wave began their advance. To help their second wave the Sapa Inca gave orders for the detachments of cavalry to attack the flanks of the Spanish forces.
"Francisco, tell the men we assist the Indians will not let them or their mercenaries win this day!" The Marquis had shouted.
The Spanish and the rest of their native allies joined the battle, which allowed them to hold the line. The Spanish and their allies had managed to slightly Force the Indians back and creating gaps in their ranks. When it looked there was a chance they could win the day Horns started to blare out. Fransisco saw before him an unfamiliar sight. Warriors in full armor wearing flags on their backs armed with what he could make out to be pikes, bows, and swords at their sides had begun to charge. The flags themselves carried strange symbols and what looked a triangle made of four triangles, Francisco figured they were the Haponese. [7]
Their numbers were small but the Haponese attacked in the gaps the Spanish and their allies had previously opened. Francisco’s native allies were unused to the long spears and blades of the Haponese and were being cut down and driven back. Francisco’s own men fared slightly better with their armor able to stop their attacks. The Sapa Inca’s cavalry had come from the flanks to attack the flanks while their archers had started firing into the gaps. causing the Spanish native auxiliaries to begin to retreat.
Seeing the commotion Francisco turned towards the Marquis“Your Excellency, we risk being overrun, should we retreat?”
“No, we shall pull back and regroup, and get someone to deal with that damn cavalry.”
“Understood Your Excellency,” As Francisco left the Marquis turn towards a man who he trusted to deliver a message
“Alvaro, you are to tell Pedro’s forces to regroup with mine.”
“Yes, your Excellency,” Alvaro said riding off around the lake.”
Around the other side of the lake Pedro’s force had gained an upper hand. Iksay was talking to Ninan about what their next move would be.
“I want you to send whatever soldiers we have left into the fray. Tell Prince Ujitada to join them.”
“Is this wise?” questioned Ninan.
“It does not matter, we must protect the main army!” Iksay ordered.
Pedro was in the thick of the fighting sword and shield in hand when he found himself face to face with what looked to be one of the mercenary princes. He wore a wide helmet with a silver crest that looked like three triangles surrounding one in the center. The prince was armed with a two-handed sword that did not seem like the heavy two-handed swords back home. Pedro barely had time to react before being driven on the defensive, but help had arrived in the form of allied warriors both native and the few Spanish that accompanied him, but the warrior struck down two of his attackers before pulling back.
However, rather than retreat more foreign warriors appeared and forced the Spanish attack back. The Spanish forces began to pull back to regroup in response. Before they could plan their next move a horseman had ridden up from behind. Pedro had recognized him as Alvaro.
“Commander you and your men are to pull back. His Excellency intends to establish a more defensive position.” Alvaro stated, however, he was met with a look of indignation
“To hell with this!” Pedro shouted, We’ve lost Peru and Santiago to savages and his Excellency thinks we should just pull back!”
“You would defy an order from his Excellency and the Viceroy who acts in the name of His Majesty! You could get yourself killed.” Alvaro said shocked to hear what he was saying.
Before their argument could continue further a volley of shots ran out, with shouting soon following. To Pedro’s horror, the Indians and their allies had begun to counter-attack.
“We will not run from them.” However instead of a rallying band of brothers Pedro saw most of his soldiers and allied natives retreat, with many getting on what horses still remained. Pedro was soon faced by the mercenary prince and his soldiers. The prince had uttered a cry that sounded like "Hachiman." and slashed at Pedro’s left shoulder which was not as well protected as his chest, Pedro tried to parry with his shield, but suffered a shooting pain from the wound. Taking advantage of this the prince had moved around and struck Pedro’s legs before he could react the prince had brought his sword down decapitated Pedro as the rest of the forces who stayed with Pedro were soon killed as well.
The remnants of Pedro's forces had soon met up with the Marquis. It was pathetic sight 150 horses carrying 300 men, and 100 more exhausted behind them. Garcia approached one of the men, where is your commander?"
"He would not listen and did not flee, we do not think the heathens took prisoners." Upon hearing this Garcia crossed himself, before turning back towards the solider. "Tell the rest of those who survived to rest."
"Yes, Commander."
"Francisco, you may think I am mad for suggesting this, but it is clear we cannot win, we should surrender or else we are just throwing away the lives of our soldiers and allies."
Francisco gave Garcia a dumbfounded look. "How can we trust the heathens not to betray us, or just kill us?"
"I will send out an envoy if he comes back and their King accepts we make peace, if not we fight to the last."
A messenger had ridden out from the Spanish lines towards the Incan camp.
“Your Majesty, the Marquis wishes to surrender to prevent further bloodshed.” The Sapa Inca could only glare at the man before him.
“I will only accept his surrender in person, leave me.”
Upon hearing this the messenger rode back to the Marquis.
“Your Excellency, the King will only accept your surrender in person!” The messenger exclaimed.
The Marquis showed no signs of hesitation at this information. “Very well I shall meet him.”
The Marquis rode up to the Incan army and found himself face-to-face with the Sapa Inca, who seemed to stare at him with a cold rage in his eyes.
“You wish to surrender your forces to me!” The Sapa Inca said with contempt in his voice.
“Yes, we cannot win this battle, and to try and retreat could see many good men killed, we wish to ask for mercy.”
“You have the nerve to ask me for mercy? Why should I offer mercy to the scum who stole my people's lands, imposed your god, killed my uncle, my brother, and killed my own father right before my very eyes! I should have you and all of your people killed.” The Sapa Inca’s voice retained the same harsh tone. [8]
“Kill me if you must, but please do not kill my men or the people in the cities and villages.” Garcia said hoping the Emperor would be merciful.
December 7th, 1572
Huanuco, Peru
Huanuco found itself surrounded by an Incan Army, it was given an ultimatum to surrender. Presented with the capture of the Spanish force sent to defend them. The City surrendered.
The Viceroy of Peru, the Count of Nieva, Diego Lopez de Zuniga was brought out to be executed. The Sapa Inca had let Hojo Ujinori decapitate the man. As the Count of Nieva saw his would-be executioner come towards him grew enraged. "I do not care if you cannot understand me you slant-eyed snake, there is a special place in Hell for traitors like you!" Curses had continued to stream from the viceroy's lips until he was executed. Titu Cusi had given an order that all people in Huanuco where free to worship what god they believed in, but they would they be his subjects. This was met with little resistance.
Later that night Hojo Ujinori, his brothers and their forces were gathered in a local area to rest.
"Brother, if we are done with aiding this Saipa Inca, are we able to even get back home?" Ujimitsu had said what Ujinori was thinking.
"Yes, we lost several regular soldiers, not that their lives were not important. When we get back we need to inform The Shogun and tell him to advise larger units, not to mention organized contracts." Ujinori replied.
"We can worry about that later, for now, we should celebrate, we can as strangers to a foreign land under false pretenses and still we emerged victoriously and we have Hachiman to thank for this outcome." Ujitada said. [9]
"Indeed." Ujinori replied letting his young brother's more optimistic spirit win out.
For now, the Hojo would feast and then begin their journey home.
[1] The first two are the Eight and Eleventh viceroys of Peru, while Pedro was a commander of Spanish forces Chile during the Mapuche War.
[2] The Inca did use Spanish weapons and armor under Manco Inca at one point.
[3] Incan weapons, that would be used in the local area, even if there would be some variance in them.
[4] The Inca had their military forces organized into specific units of ten, one hundred, one thousand, and ten thousand led by a Chunka Kamayuq, Pachaka Kuraka, then Waranqa Kuraka, and Hunu Kuraka respectively.
[5] Spanish Cavalry in Quechua
[6] This is a reference to the Oda tactics at the Battle of Nagashino, although OTL was nowhere near what it is usually portrayed as the Takeda had only one unit of Cavalry.
[7] I apologize if the description of a Yari seems inconsistent, they could be as long as pike and used in a similar fashion, but also short enough to be used as a spear.
[8] Titu Cusi was the son of Manco Inca a previous Sapa Inca who killed, who himself was a son of Huayna Capac, and thus a half brother to Atahualpa. Both Manco Inca, and Atahualpa were killed by the Spanish. Sayri Tupac the prior Sapa Inca before Titu Cusi had died of disease but Titu Cusi suspected he was poisoned.
[9] A Shinto God of War, with an important Shrine located in Kanto.
I'm sorry if this is later than intended, but I wanted to at least show how bad things had gotten for the Spanish in Peru.
Lake Chinchaycocha
An army comprised of Spanish soldiers and allied native Warriors was making its way towards Lake Chinchaycocha from the North. The fate of the viceroyalty of Peru was dark indeed, the loss of Lima left Huanuco as a nearby center of Spanish Administration in the area.
The overall commander was the Marquis of Canete, Garcia Hurtado de Mendoza, with Francisco Alvarez de Toledo as his co-commander. Mendoza was speaking with one of his commanders, Pedro de Villagra. [1]
“Damn that foolish Count, it is bad enough you were forced back from Chile but now he lost Lima to a bunch of Indians and mercenaries from the Far East? If it was not for the fact other people can support this story I would have assumed he was drunk.” Francisco remarked.
"You are being too harsh on His Illustriousness, it is not like he could have expected this to have turned out the way it did. These Indians are heathens and butchers, but fools are the last thing we should consider them, they’ve managed to gain several advantages but god willing we will stop them here." Pedro replied.
“He was the one who left that Indian emperor frustrate him and gain power and now we risk losing our chance to save these heathens from their ways. That fool better not be making a mistake sending us here. Regardless I at least have faith in his Excellency."
"At least we agree on that."
From the south, the Incan Emperor Titu Cusi led his own army to engage the Spanish including the force of Japanese mercenaries from the Hojo clan The emperor was convening with his strategists as well as the foreign leaders in his camp.
"Our scouts have reported the Espanakyu are advancing towards us And there is a chance they could move around the lake, whatever happens, we cannot take any risks." The Sapa Inca had stated before turning towards Ataw. "Ataw, I am aware of the prince's forces are small, but ask the prince what he and his brothers can do what with such numbers?" [2]
"Lord Ujinori, The Sapa Inca requests your advice, the Espanakyu are heading towards our position."
"I am unfamiliar with how these Spanish fight but if we are heading near the Lake they could circle around it and threaten us, perhaps we should Send a smaller Force around the other side just to make sure that they do not try anything."
Ataw had told the Sapa Inca and the Sapa Inca expressed is approval saying the idea had merit. The Sapa Inca split his forces into his main Force what consists of Infantry a few detachments of cavalry, more than 2,000 firearms and two-thirds of the Japanese Mercenaries. The Sapa Inca had managed to loot the armory of Lima as well other Spanish settlements, and the second and third waves of the Inca forces were armed spears and swords and wearing pieces of Spanish armor.
The forces of the Sapa Inca sent around the lake consisted of infantry both armed with traditional weapons and firearms as well as the remaining one-third of the Japanese Mercenaries and were to go round the lake to meet any possible Spanish advances.
The Main Spanish force had only a few thousand Spanish Soldiers mixed with guns and swords, the rest of their forces comprising at least 7,000 of native warriors. Both sides started off to skirmish exchanging gunfire arrows and slings, before engaging in hand to hand fighting. The Spanish kept their own men in reserve, leaving most of their native allies to engage the enemy first.
The fighting between both sides had started out as an intense clash of axes, clubs, and spears. The Spanish-aligned natives had outnumbered the Inca’s initial forces and had the advantage, however, the Inca’s initial forces were far from defeated, and the fighting had bogged down into a stalemate. [3]
On the other side of the lake, Pedro de Villagra’s forces were on their way to flank the Inca army. and they had spotted off in the distance an Inca force not too far away.
It seems the enemy had the same idea. Pedro thought before turning to one of his captains. “Have the Cavalry take up the center and keep everyone on a slow pace when we get close enough will charge them." Pedro ordered.
"Yes, commander."
The Inca forces to around the lake were lead by Iskay a Waranqa Kuraka of the Incan army with a with another noble Ninan as a sub-commander responsible for five Pachaka Kuraka, and along with three hundred Japanese under the command of Hojo Ujitada. [4]
“Espanyaku Kawallu incoming! these Yapanqi know of these beasts and how they are used in the open, have one of the interpreters ask them what should we do.” Iskay said to Ninan. [5]
"Horsemen are coming at us in the open noble one, My commander wants to know what we should do." The interpreter said in a hurried tone.
"I can order my spearmen to form a defensive position, and I can have my gunners shoot at them." Ujitada said unsure of the outcome
"Noble Commander, I am not a tactician but wouldn't these guns be too slow to make a difference?” The interpreter's words caused Ujitada's eyes to widen.
"You are right!" Ujitada said excitedly I could have one man fire while another reloads. Can your units do the same?" [6]
“They can try, I will inform the commander.”
The Incan and Japanese quickly sent their firearm units to the fore and adopted a tactic to have one rank fire while another reloads.
Seeing this a cavalryman dropped back to report to Pedro de Villagra.
“Commander, the Indians, and Haponese have sent their arquebusiers at us, should we stop?”
“Bah, we will ride them down before they can even fire, keep advancing!” Pedro said dismissively before returning to the rest of his soldiers. “The rest of you pick up the pace we are nearly on top this scum.”
The Incan and Japanese forces had managed to get off a disorganized series of repeating volleys on the advancing cavalry. The Spanish cavalry was met by the erratic gunfire but it had managed to at least blunt the momentum. The initial cavalry that did make it was attacked by Japanese spearmen, however, the rest of the cavalry arrived with the Spanish forces quickly behind them. The Incan forces pressed on to meet the Spanish attack.
The main engagement saw the Inca’s first wave of forces gradually pushed back as the second wave began their advance. To help their second wave the Sapa Inca gave orders for the detachments of cavalry to attack the flanks of the Spanish forces.
"Francisco, tell the men we assist the Indians will not let them or their mercenaries win this day!" The Marquis had shouted.
The Spanish and the rest of their native allies joined the battle, which allowed them to hold the line. The Spanish and their allies had managed to slightly Force the Indians back and creating gaps in their ranks. When it looked there was a chance they could win the day Horns started to blare out. Fransisco saw before him an unfamiliar sight. Warriors in full armor wearing flags on their backs armed with what he could make out to be pikes, bows, and swords at their sides had begun to charge. The flags themselves carried strange symbols and what looked a triangle made of four triangles, Francisco figured they were the Haponese. [7]
Their numbers were small but the Haponese attacked in the gaps the Spanish and their allies had previously opened. Francisco’s native allies were unused to the long spears and blades of the Haponese and were being cut down and driven back. Francisco’s own men fared slightly better with their armor able to stop their attacks. The Sapa Inca’s cavalry had come from the flanks to attack the flanks while their archers had started firing into the gaps. causing the Spanish native auxiliaries to begin to retreat.
Seeing the commotion Francisco turned towards the Marquis“Your Excellency, we risk being overrun, should we retreat?”
“No, we shall pull back and regroup, and get someone to deal with that damn cavalry.”
“Understood Your Excellency,” As Francisco left the Marquis turn towards a man who he trusted to deliver a message
“Alvaro, you are to tell Pedro’s forces to regroup with mine.”
“Yes, your Excellency,” Alvaro said riding off around the lake.”
Around the other side of the lake Pedro’s force had gained an upper hand. Iksay was talking to Ninan about what their next move would be.
“I want you to send whatever soldiers we have left into the fray. Tell Prince Ujitada to join them.”
“Is this wise?” questioned Ninan.
“It does not matter, we must protect the main army!” Iksay ordered.
Pedro was in the thick of the fighting sword and shield in hand when he found himself face to face with what looked to be one of the mercenary princes. He wore a wide helmet with a silver crest that looked like three triangles surrounding one in the center. The prince was armed with a two-handed sword that did not seem like the heavy two-handed swords back home. Pedro barely had time to react before being driven on the defensive, but help had arrived in the form of allied warriors both native and the few Spanish that accompanied him, but the warrior struck down two of his attackers before pulling back.
However, rather than retreat more foreign warriors appeared and forced the Spanish attack back. The Spanish forces began to pull back to regroup in response. Before they could plan their next move a horseman had ridden up from behind. Pedro had recognized him as Alvaro.
“Commander you and your men are to pull back. His Excellency intends to establish a more defensive position.” Alvaro stated, however, he was met with a look of indignation
“To hell with this!” Pedro shouted, We’ve lost Peru and Santiago to savages and his Excellency thinks we should just pull back!”
“You would defy an order from his Excellency and the Viceroy who acts in the name of His Majesty! You could get yourself killed.” Alvaro said shocked to hear what he was saying.
Before their argument could continue further a volley of shots ran out, with shouting soon following. To Pedro’s horror, the Indians and their allies had begun to counter-attack.
“We will not run from them.” However instead of a rallying band of brothers Pedro saw most of his soldiers and allied natives retreat, with many getting on what horses still remained. Pedro was soon faced by the mercenary prince and his soldiers. The prince had uttered a cry that sounded like "Hachiman." and slashed at Pedro’s left shoulder which was not as well protected as his chest, Pedro tried to parry with his shield, but suffered a shooting pain from the wound. Taking advantage of this the prince had moved around and struck Pedro’s legs before he could react the prince had brought his sword down decapitated Pedro as the rest of the forces who stayed with Pedro were soon killed as well.
The remnants of Pedro's forces had soon met up with the Marquis. It was pathetic sight 150 horses carrying 300 men, and 100 more exhausted behind them. Garcia approached one of the men, where is your commander?"
"He would not listen and did not flee, we do not think the heathens took prisoners." Upon hearing this Garcia crossed himself, before turning back towards the solider. "Tell the rest of those who survived to rest."
"Yes, Commander."
"Francisco, you may think I am mad for suggesting this, but it is clear we cannot win, we should surrender or else we are just throwing away the lives of our soldiers and allies."
Francisco gave Garcia a dumbfounded look. "How can we trust the heathens not to betray us, or just kill us?"
"I will send out an envoy if he comes back and their King accepts we make peace, if not we fight to the last."
A messenger had ridden out from the Spanish lines towards the Incan camp.
“Your Majesty, the Marquis wishes to surrender to prevent further bloodshed.” The Sapa Inca could only glare at the man before him.
“I will only accept his surrender in person, leave me.”
Upon hearing this the messenger rode back to the Marquis.
“Your Excellency, the King will only accept your surrender in person!” The messenger exclaimed.
The Marquis showed no signs of hesitation at this information. “Very well I shall meet him.”
The Marquis rode up to the Incan army and found himself face-to-face with the Sapa Inca, who seemed to stare at him with a cold rage in his eyes.
“You wish to surrender your forces to me!” The Sapa Inca said with contempt in his voice.
“Yes, we cannot win this battle, and to try and retreat could see many good men killed, we wish to ask for mercy.”
“You have the nerve to ask me for mercy? Why should I offer mercy to the scum who stole my people's lands, imposed your god, killed my uncle, my brother, and killed my own father right before my very eyes! I should have you and all of your people killed.” The Sapa Inca’s voice retained the same harsh tone. [8]
“Kill me if you must, but please do not kill my men or the people in the cities and villages.” Garcia said hoping the Emperor would be merciful.
December 7th, 1572
Huanuco, Peru
Huanuco found itself surrounded by an Incan Army, it was given an ultimatum to surrender. Presented with the capture of the Spanish force sent to defend them. The City surrendered.
The Viceroy of Peru, the Count of Nieva, Diego Lopez de Zuniga was brought out to be executed. The Sapa Inca had let Hojo Ujinori decapitate the man. As the Count of Nieva saw his would-be executioner come towards him grew enraged. "I do not care if you cannot understand me you slant-eyed snake, there is a special place in Hell for traitors like you!" Curses had continued to stream from the viceroy's lips until he was executed. Titu Cusi had given an order that all people in Huanuco where free to worship what god they believed in, but they would they be his subjects. This was met with little resistance.
Later that night Hojo Ujinori, his brothers and their forces were gathered in a local area to rest.
"Brother, if we are done with aiding this Saipa Inca, are we able to even get back home?" Ujimitsu had said what Ujinori was thinking.
"Yes, we lost several regular soldiers, not that their lives were not important. When we get back we need to inform The Shogun and tell him to advise larger units, not to mention organized contracts." Ujinori replied.
"We can worry about that later, for now, we should celebrate, we can as strangers to a foreign land under false pretenses and still we emerged victoriously and we have Hachiman to thank for this outcome." Ujitada said. [9]
"Indeed." Ujinori replied letting his young brother's more optimistic spirit win out.
For now, the Hojo would feast and then begin their journey home.
[1] The first two are the Eight and Eleventh viceroys of Peru, while Pedro was a commander of Spanish forces Chile during the Mapuche War.
[2] The Inca did use Spanish weapons and armor under Manco Inca at one point.
[3] Incan weapons, that would be used in the local area, even if there would be some variance in them.
[4] The Inca had their military forces organized into specific units of ten, one hundred, one thousand, and ten thousand led by a Chunka Kamayuq, Pachaka Kuraka, then Waranqa Kuraka, and Hunu Kuraka respectively.
[5] Spanish Cavalry in Quechua
[6] This is a reference to the Oda tactics at the Battle of Nagashino, although OTL was nowhere near what it is usually portrayed as the Takeda had only one unit of Cavalry.
[7] I apologize if the description of a Yari seems inconsistent, they could be as long as pike and used in a similar fashion, but also short enough to be used as a spear.
[8] Titu Cusi was the son of Manco Inca a previous Sapa Inca who killed, who himself was a son of Huayna Capac, and thus a half brother to Atahualpa. Both Manco Inca, and Atahualpa were killed by the Spanish. Sayri Tupac the prior Sapa Inca before Titu Cusi had died of disease but Titu Cusi suspected he was poisoned.
[9] A Shinto God of War, with an important Shrine located in Kanto.
I'm sorry if this is later than intended, but I wanted to at least show how bad things had gotten for the Spanish in Peru.
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