A tour of Japan's Warring States Period

The conch in Hamamatsu Castle was blown, and then the bells, drums, and cymbals below the castle were sounded one after another. The envoys with the two flags of Yamauchi behind them galloped out of Hamamatsu Castle one after another on horseback and on foot.

This was the case during the Warring States Period. No matter what your job was or what your identity was, when the drum sounded, no matter who you were, you carried a gun and came to Hamamatsu Castle to report.

First, the ashigaru in the castle gathered, and then in the castle town, those who were still weaving mats, shelling shells, and carrying large bags all abandoned their work.

Next, along the cobweb-like streets, farmers who are preparing for spring plowing must put down their hoes and plows, go home, put on their carcass balls, carry their swords and guns, bid farewell to their wives, children, and children, and go to work.

Once the war machine starts rolling, it cannot hurt the enemy but itself first. It is inevitable that Hamamatsu's industrial and agricultural production will be greatly affected.

But Xiaopingtai had no choice but to follow the king's orders. People say that Arhat's compassion also resembles his angry eyes, and one cannot become a general by being blindly lenient.

After waiting for Iwase Motomasa to lead Gao Tianshen's three hundred people to join Koheita's group, the four thousand army finally assembled.

The soldiers who were still complaining at first lost a lot of their anger after receiving the promise of "entering Xisanhe without calling names for three days." It was considered a high-spirited departure.

Leaving Hamamatsu, along the Tokai Avenue that Imagawa Yoshimoto spent thousands of taels of gold to renovate, Kodaira visited Yoshida Castle in Atsumi County, Mikawa Province.

Although Imagawa Yoshimoto died, he still left a solid thoroughfare street for future generations.

After the death of Yoshimoto Imagawa, Uden Nagateru, the lord of Yoshida Castle, united with the people of Higashi Mikawa who were pro-Imagawa to establish a national collegiate system and formed an alliance to defend themselves. In the past two years, he was pulled and beaten by Yamauchi Yoshiharu. He was considered to be a pirate ship of the Yamauchi family. . The point is that except for Yamauchi Yoshiharu's request to send troops to assist in the war, they will handle everything else by themselves.

Even though he was unable to make progress and was unable to protect himself, Uden Nagasaki still understood that it was better to rest against a big tree to enjoy the shade. Other people may be wavering, but he still serves the Yamauchi clan loyally. As soon as the Yamauchi family's military service certificate arrived, he accepted it quickly.

Xiao Pingtai is also a good person. He is regarded as a subordinate of the power, so he has to pay some departure fees. After meeting Yudian Changzhao, he first paid Yongle money 200 guan and 300 shi of white rice. At least the military rations were reimbursed. Any loyal person at this time is worthy of praise.

"What's going on with Yoshida-den, Nezuda, Hatzu, Kamo and other counties?" Xiaoheita was responsible for the king's orders and was no longer polite.

"The Yikui people have captured all the counties, and the military strength is temporarily suspended, but there is a lot of turmoil surrounding the ownership of Okazaki Castle."

"Okazaki was in the hands of Sanshu Honjoji Temple before, right?" Koheita remembered that Okazaki was attacked by Ichigozu before.

"But Sakurai (Matsuhira) Michiharu was quite dissatisfied with this and asked for it many times, hoping to unite the Matsudaira families of the three states in Okazaki and fight against Oshu Oda Tansho."

The main reason for the clan was that their financial interests were violated. Matsudaira Ieyasu also tried to seize the land, extorted money, and even started to rob openly, forcing them to rebel.

But the forces such as Matsudaira Michiharu are different. They are purely opposed to the peaceful Matsudaira clan bowing to the Oda clan and fighting for the dominance of the Matsudaira clan. It is an internal conflict. Of course, the political struggle is life-and-death. Matsudaira Ieyasu has already been beaten away.

The last of the old forces, such as Kira Mikawa and Arakawa, aimed to protect themselves and restore their families. Their demands were not so clear and they did not have such big ambitions. Neither should we establish a Buddhist kingdom on earth, nor should we unite the three states to establish a great cause. It's probably negligible, so don't worry too much.

So how should we help Matsudaira Ieyasu return to China?

The Xisanhe Yikuo people coerced the people, including tens of thousands of men, women, old and young. The backbone of them were all monks and soldiers from the Yixiang Sect and the people of Sanhe. Their combat effectiveness was different from that of the ordinary Yikui people.

Five thousand to tens of thousands, Sanhe and Yikui, are relatively uncertain. Xiaoping is not too sure, so he is ready to brainstorm.

"It doesn't matter which way he comes, we'll go together!" Uncle Tsunaliang said, pointing to the crude map of Sanhe.

"The Sanhe and Yikui factions are going to be divided into three groups. The old Kira faction can be left alone for the time being. Where should we attack first?"

The strength of Xiaopingtai's men is definitely enough to defeat one of them, but Xiaopingtai is still hesitating about who to fight first?

"Which branch will your Lord Oda attack first?" Imagawa Yoshichichi was more concerned about when the Oda family's troops would be dispatched.

"We are in contact. The message should be delivered soon." Koheita also brought hundreds of sailors with him this time. Nishi Mikawa was in chaos and it was difficult to pass, so Anzhai Kiyoyasu, Shimizu Yoshizuna and Omura Masuji all came together. Go out into battle.

"Have you mastered the route in Chita?" Koheta looked at Kiyoyasu Azaya who answered. The Chita Peninsula in Owari and the Atsumi Peninsula in Mikawa are just like the two corners of a crab's claws, forming Chita Bay.

"His Majesty Oda's brother-in-law, Saji, sent two experienced sailors to pilot the ship. There is no problem."

"Okay, that's good! Report as soon as there is news about Oda Fang."

Tens of thousands of troops belong to three parties, and more than 4,000 of the Oda and Matsudaira coalition forces are still in Anxiang City. The big taboo of marching is to be defeated individually. Fortunately, Sanhe and Yikui did not have unified command, so no one could unite to attack them.

"Is it because His Highness Mikawa is returning to the country now that we are marching?" Imai Minggoro also came to join the battle with his troops.

"Huh?" Of course Xiao Pingtai couldn't say that it was mainly to complete the covenant and then let the soldiers grab a lot of it to boost military morale.

"Meigoro, what do you mean? Tell me directly." Mrs. Xiaoping blushed and waved her hand.

"The Sanhe Chaos has been going on for more than half a year, and all parties have consumed a lot of military supplies and food. If you want to gain something, Sakurai Castle may not be able to satisfy the three armies."

Imai Meigoro also learned bad things. He did not say that there was still money and food in Honjoji Temple, but said that there was probably nothing to rob in Sakurai Castle.

As soon as he finished speaking, the scheming uncle Tsuna Liang smiled knowingly and nodded, already agreeing. It didn't take long for others to react one after another.

Fighting is the second priority. From top to bottom, everyone wants to make a fortune. If you can't get rich by fighting, then what the hell!

"Then send a message to Oda Fang and Mikawa-den that our army will march towards Honjo-ji Temple and cut off Mikawa and Ikuzu."

Xiao Pingtai knocked on the table with the bamboo stick in his hand, and the others responded in unison, expressing their agreement with the decision of the military meeting.

When the generals in the city heard the news that troops were marching to Benzheng Temple, they were all excited. The incident in which Terutora Uesugi led his troops to attack Zenkoji Temple made countless people jealous, and that amounted to tens of thousands of dollars in cash.

The Ashigaru people only regretted that they did not bring all the cloth bags and furoshiki at home. All the cloth bags and straw bags in the nearby villages were suddenly sold out by the soldiers, and everyone was afraid that their pockets were not enough.

But they were very happy.