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Chapter 272 Showing weakness to the enemy
Two days later, the eagerly awaited Oda Nobutada received an urgent letter from Oda Nobunaga.

After reading the letter, he slapped his thigh and said excitedly: "Great, great! This strategy can not only temporarily solve the problem of the Saiga clan, but also strike at Honganji. Why didn't I think of it?"

The important ministers below stretched their necks to look up at Oda Nobutada. They all wanted to know what was written in the letter.

Sakuma Nobumori, as the most senior official among the important officials, asked directly: "Master, I wonder what Nobunaga said?"

Nobutada smiled and said, "Before, when the Saiga clan negotiated peace with us, I kept delaying it, so I wrote a letter to ask for the opinions of my father and father-in-law.

The two elders discussed it and decided that our army could accept the surrender of the Saiga clan, but Nakano Castle would belong to the Oda family. At that time, you, Sakuma, would temporarily stay here to intimidate the Saiga clan. "

Sakuma Nobumori's face changed immediately when he heard this. How could I, the commander of the Gyeonggi Army, be stationed in Nakano Castle? This army must be going back to deal with Honganji. I'm in Kii, so who will lead the army to attack Honganji?
Even though Oda Nobunaga was here, Sakuma Nobumori couldn't bear it. He immediately asked, "Master, this is not right. I am in charge of Nakano Castle, so who will lead the troops to fight against Honganji? Does Nobunaga have to lead the troops himself?"

Oda Nobutada did not refute or explain. He said vaguely: "Lord Sakuma does not need to worry about this matter. My father and I have our own arrangements."

Sakuma Nobumori didn't expect that he would be humiliated. In an instant, his face turned purple and he was filled with shame and anger.

The elders around looked at the somewhat embarrassed Sakuma Nobumori and their confidence was boosted, especially Niwa Nagahide, who was already eager to try and compete for the important task of becoming the commander of the Gyeonggi Army.

Nobutada continued, "Tell the Saiga clan immediately that we agree to their terms and we will withdraw our troops now.

Suginobo, Ota, and Sakuma, you must block the connection between the Saiga clan and Honganji, without any mistakes!"

Suginobō Terusan and Ota Sakon hurriedly saluted and responded loudly. Sakuma Nobumori seemed a little disheartened and just responded casually.

Oda Nobutada glanced at Sakuma Nobumori, pursed his lips, and snorted, "That's all for today, everyone go and prepare."

He was the first to leave and return to his central military tent.

"Go and call Changxin."

Nobutada, who had just sat down, immediately gave instructions to the attendant beside him.

The attendant immediately ran to deliver the message, and a moment later, Tsuda Naganobu hurried over, lifted the curtain, entered, and saluted Nobutada.

Oda Nobutada said with a smile: "Why do we need so many formalities between you and me?"

Tsuda Naganobu said modestly, "The master of the family treats me like a family member, but I cannot push my luck. Etiquette cannot be abandoned."

Oda Nobutada smiled helplessly, nodded at him, and said, "I called you here to tell you that my father-in-law has proposed a plan.

The front line of Nobutada Tennoji is showing weakness to the enemy. I think Honganji, which has been besieged for a long time, will definitely be unable to sit still and send troops to attack our army.

At that time, my father-in-law will spread the false news that the Saiga clan is defeated by our army and is negotiating peace with our army. The Saiga clan and the Negoro clan are one of the important pillars of Honganji's fight against our army.

How could Honganji watch the Saiga clan surrender to our army? At that time, Honganji would surely rush to send troops to Kii to rescue the Saiga clan. "

Upon hearing this, Tsuda Naganobu's eyes lit up and he continued, "But in fact, our army has already reached an agreement with the Saiga clan. If Honganji leads its army to attack, it will just happen to encounter our 30,000-strong army.

Based on my understanding of my father, there must be another large army coming after them. If this happens, the Honganji Ikki will be caught in a pincer attack and will surely suffer a crushing defeat!
Wonderful, so wonderful, you are worthy of being my father, I am far inferior to you."

Oda Nobutada said with a smile: "My father-in-law is a famous general of the time, with a lot of wisdom and strategies. Once he takes action, the mob of Honganji will be easily captured."

Tsuda Naganobu thought of Sakuma Nobumori's expression just now and laughed heartily: "It's ridiculous that Lord Sakuma is still wondering who will take over his position. He is really worrying for nothing."

Oda Nobutada was also a little unhappy and said, "Humph, Sakuma is really stupid. He still hasn't responded to my father's dissatisfaction with him. This time he is in charge of Nakano Castle because it is my father's tolerance for him. If he makes another mistake, even the gods can't save him."

Tsuda Naganobu smiled awkwardly: "I'm just afraid that this old guy won't be able to seize the opportunity."

……

"Nobunaga betrayed me, and how dare this little boy insult me!"

"Hateful, hateful!"

"I regret it now. I should have supported Lord Nobuyuki!"

Sakuma Nobumori returned to his tent, furious, and cursed at the void.

Sakuma Nobuyoshi was terrified when he heard this. He stepped forward in panic and said, "Father, please be careful with your words. If this gets out, the consequences will be disastrous!"

Sakuma Nobumori glared at Nobuyoshi and shouted, "Why, does Oda Nobunaga still dare to kill his old ministers? If he does this, how can others not be disheartened!

I'm not afraid! If Oda Nobunaga drives me away, sooner or later, he will get his comeuppance!

He will get his comeuppance, hahahaha!"

Sakuma Nobuyoshi looked at his father Nobumori who looked like a madman and stopped trying to persuade him. There was only a faint bitter smile on the corner of his mouth.

Well, I am my father's son. My wealth and status today are all because of my father. You and I, father and son, share the good times and the bad times.

As soon as Sakuma Nobuyoshi walked out of the tent, he asked his trusted aides to guard the area and prevent anyone else from approaching.

……

Honganji Temple is a magnificent temple filled with golden Buddha statues. The beams are carved and painted, and the various Buddhas are lifelike.

The monks walking among them had rosy faces and gentle expressions, and their robes were brand new and clean.

However, a burst of hurried footsteps interrupted the peace in the temple.

A young monk in a silk robe walked in quickly. He frowned, pursed his lips, and looked unhappy.

He walked very fast, and he didn't have time to greet fellow disciples when he met them along the way, but they would still chant: "Namo Amitabha, greetings to Brother Xingcheng (Master/Junior Brother)."

They watched Xia Jianzhongxiao hurried by, and then gathered together to talk.

"It looks like something big has happened to this Xingcheng."

"What big deal could it be? It's just the matter with that devil Oda Nobunaga."

"Let them worry about these things. The Buddha will take care of the devil."

"That's right, that's right. Why should we think so much? I heard that a beauty from Kyushu has come to Shikokuya in Terauchi-machi. I plan to go and take a look."

"Oh, really? Oh my, I can't miss this."

"Hahaha, let's go together!"

Several monks laughed and walked out.

Shimomura Nakataka, who was walking in front, frowned even more when he heard the laughter coming from behind him.

He thought to himself: Honganji has fallen to this state because there are too many insects. If Honganji had as many talents as the Oda family, it might have established a Buddhist kingdom on earth. He snorted coldly and walked quickly into the magnificent hall in front of him.

This hall houses the largest golden Buddha statue in Honganji Temple, and in front of this grand Buddha statue is Shonin Xiannyo, who is chanting sutras.

Xianru's bald head was shiny and glossy, and it even reflected some light under the light. He was wearing a purple and red monk's robe with small gems inlaid at the intersection of the gold threads.

Although Xianru was of noble status, he was not as fat and big-eared as other monks. He looked very young, with thin cheeks and a small body. He looked like an ordinary person.

Just this kind of person, at his command, countless fanatical believers would sacrifice their lives and shed their blood.

Just one word from him is enough to destroy a family and separate wives and children.

Just one word from him and the world can be thrown into chaos!

This is Xianru!
The living Buddha who controls the lives of millions of people!
Xia Jianzhongxiao sat respectfully on a cushion not far behind Xianru, clasped his hands together and bowed devoutly.

"Namo Amitabha…"

Xianru finished reading the Buddhist scriptures, put down the wooden hammer in his hand, and asked, "Xingcheng, what do you want to say?"

Xia Jianzhongxiao quickly clasped his hands together and said, "I am very sorry to disturb the master's meditation. It is really urgent that I have to come here."

"Say it."

Xianru said calmly, as if in his opinion, there was nothing urgent in this world.

Shimomama Nakataka replied: "Kishu has been blocked, and there is some news that the Saiga clan is negotiating with the Oda clan.

Master, if the Saiga clan surrenders to the Oda clan, it will be very disadvantageous to our temple.

Furthermore, the next target of the Oda Clan will definitely be the Negoro Clan. If the Oda Clan captures the Negoro Clan again, we will be at a disadvantage.”

Xianru obviously realized the seriousness of the problem. He turned around and asked, "What are you going to do?"

Shimomama Nakataka said quickly: "The Oda family's army is still in Kii, and the troops to besiege our army are obviously insufficient. This is our opportunity.

I have sent people to find out. Recently, the Oda clan has been withdrawing its troops. Our army can organize a group of elite troops to break through the blockade, attack the Kishu Oda clan from behind, and prevent the Saiga clan from submitting to the Oda clan!"

Xianru hesitated for a moment and asked, "Is this a trap set by the Oda clan? A trap to lure our army out of Honganji."

Shimomana Nakataka replied with a serious face, “I also thought it was a trap, so I sent people to investigate carefully and got some good news.

It was heard that the Oda clan's first general, Tsuda Nobutora, was ill and was recuperating in Azuchi Castle. The general in charge of the capital was just the mediocre Sakuma Nobumori, and the evil Nobunaga was still in Kyoto.

Sakuma Nobumori is still in Kishu, and the only ones left on the frontline are Oda clan's Mori Kanari and Sakai Masanari. These two are just brave warriors who rely on their martial arts, and it is impossible for them to come up with any strategies. "

After hearing this, Xianru felt relieved. It must be the Buddha's blessing that Tsuda Nobutora was actually sick. This was good news.

He also knew that Mori Kanenari and Sakai Masanari were very brave on the battlefield, but it would be a joke if they used strategies.

He nodded and said, "Well, you should make arrangements and teach the devil Oda Nobunaga a lesson on behalf of the Buddha."

"Namo Amitabha, I will obey your command!"

Afterwards, Xia Jianzhong Xiao took Xianru's decree and began to mobilize troops.

This time he gathered 3,000 monk soldiers in the temple, more than 7,000 local nobles, and more than 10,000 strong believers, totaling more than 25,000 soldiers and horses, and pointed his sword at Kishu.

However, they had to defeat the Oda army in the direction of Izumi before they could march towards Kishu.

Izumi is exactly the defense zone of Masanari Sakai. Nobutora has secretly arrived in Izumi and joined up with Masanari Sakai.

At this time, Tsuda Nobutora was wearing an ordinary domaru and a shovel-shaped hood, and looked like just an ordinary military commander.

He was wearing a mask, making it even harder for others to recognize him as Tsuda Nobutora.

As for his height, there were dozens of tall generals in the Oda army, and Nobutora was not out of place, so naturally no one associated his height with Nobutora.

In the military camp of Masanari Sakai, he sat at the upper seat with Nobutora beside him, waiting for news from the direction of Honganji.

Sakai Masanari couldn't help but ask, "Lord Jingzhao Yin, should we flee without fighting?"

Xin Hu, who was resting with his eyes closed, opened his eyes and said, "Well, you can also leave some people to resist. This may make the enemy more convinced."

Sakai Masanari asked again, "How can Lord Jingzhao Yin be sure that the enemy will definitely attack me?"

Nobutora said with a smile, "Master Sakai, please be patient. I have already made a comprehensive plan for this matter. Honganji should have received the news I spread by now. These news are fake and true. It will be difficult for those bald donkeys in Honganji to see through them. They will definitely fall into my trap."

"Wow..."

A general opened the curtain and walked in, saying, "Master, there are ninjas claiming to be from the Tsuda clan outside who want to come in to report the situation."

Masanao Sakai looked at Shintora and quickly raised his hand and said, "Please come in!"

Taro Mitsutoshi walked in quickly and saluted, saying, "Your Excellency, Master of the family, Master Sakai, the ninjas who infiltrated our group have sent a reply saying that troops, horses, and food supplies are being mobilized in Honganji."

Nobutora grinned and said, "Honganji has fallen into a trap. Guangjun, continue to watch and pay close attention to the movements of Honganji's troops. Report back every hour."

Taroko Mitsutoshi quickly agreed and stood up to leave the Oda army.

He led his group of ninjas to deploy personnel outside Osaka, and a small number of elite members sneaked into Terauchi-cho to investigate the situation.

The mobilization of tens of thousands of troops caused a huge noise; the shouts of men and the neighing of horses could be heard from miles away.

It took Shimomana Nakataka of Honganji a full day and night from the time he took the imperial edict to mobilize the army to the time it set off, and it was finally possible to assemble an army of more than 20,000 people.

The army's food and armaments were also prepared overnight.

It was daybreak, a breeze was blowing, and countless plumes of smoke gathered into a column that drifted towards the east.

As the sun broke through the clouds, the entire army had already had a full meal.

Shimomama Nakataka immediately asked Shimomama Railen, "Can our army set out now?"

Xia Jian Lai Lian said excitedly: "Of course, they finally took the initiative to send troops. I must vent my anger!"

Shimomama Nakataka said with a smile: "Oda Nobunaga doesn't know that my Buddha has the wrathful eyes of the Vajra. Uncle Dharma Eyes must make good use of it."

Lai Lian held the cannon tightly and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely kill him!"

(End of this chapter)