A tour of Japan's Warring States Period

The Takeda family mobilizes troops!

Internal strife in the Uesugi family!

Both news were exciting, but the development of things soon completely deviated from Xiao Pingtai's expectations and developed in a completely unknown direction.

Unknown enemies are dangerous, and known enemies are still dangerous if they cannot be understood.

Reports on things and missions were made daily, and various situations were continuously summarized in Fuzhong City and Xiaopingtai's desk.

Takeda Shingen marched to Nirasaki Castle and joined the people of Suruga and Hojo's reinforcements of 1,000 people, resulting in an army of 12,000.

The Takeda Clan's Katsurao Castle Shirokasaka bomb was mobilizing six thousand people, crossing the ruined Yashiro Castle and advancing on Takanashi Masayori's Kaizu Castle.

Usami Sadamitsu, the lord of the Uesugi clan's Biwajima castle, united with Sakon Kunihao, and Echigo supported the military commanders of Uesugi Keagetorakata. In a short period of time, the force swelled to about 4,000 people, and Nagao Masaki had about 2,000 people in the battle at Kawasawa. In the first battle, the Ueda people were defeated, and then relying on their qualifications and prestige, they led the troops to completely surround Ueda Sakato Castle.

Many generals of the Uesugi clan responded to Usami Sadamitsu's rebellion, and riots occurred in varying degrees in the upper, middle and lower Mitsukoshi. Uesugi Kenshin approached and wavered in the flag base. Yamamotoji Shouchang escaped from Kasugayama and led 400 troops to respond to Usami.

Former leader Kenmasa Uesugi was invited to come forward and participate in the mediation between the two parties. However, there were three surprises in the Kasuga Mountain emergency report, and Kagami seemed to be attacking Yuezhong. Minawa and Kaijin requested reinforcements at the same time to deal with the Takeda clan's invasion.

There is another case sent together.

It is rumored that Ogasawara Sadakei, the lord of Fukashi Castle, intends to respond to Takeda Shingen's army and start a rebellion!

Everyone in the mansion knew that the rumors were getting worse day by day, and even changed three times a day. It is said that Ogasawara Sadake has raised troops and is attacking the mansion.

In just three or four days, the smoke and smoke of the beacon fire made it impossible to distinguish.

"We should immediately make a notice to calm the people!" Xiaoping Tai proposed loudly when the judges came to the meeting.

"That's how it should be!" Others agreed.

"As for the matter in Shenzhi City, don't act too hastily. This matter is extremely strange. If you do it rashly, it will easily lead to chaos."

"So what do you think, Heita-chan?" Chief Yamauchi turned sideways and looked directly at Heita-chan.

"Xing Matsumaru is in the city, and the (Ogasawara) banquet is also at the bottom of the city. There is no movement. For the current plan, we should keep it quiet and there must be no chaos in the mountain!"

"Should the two of them be invited to settle in the city?" Hosokawa Takame was worried.

"That's not it yet!"

Ogasawara Sadaki would definitely feel uncomfortable hearing that he would take hostages upon hearing rumors. If he hasn't objected yet, then this is simply challenging his bottom line.

"That?"

"Your Highness, please gather your troops and go hunting in Shenzhi Castle!"

"Hunting?" In this situation, how can you still think about hunting? Xiaopingtai's suggestion made everyone confused.

"Show off your military prowess and show off your strength! This is a very good idea!" The first person to react was the chief strategist in the mountain, who was indeed a general on the horizon.

But one thing is that Takeda Shingen's movements are still unknown. If the army is sent to Shenshi Castle, then the Takeda army breaks through the mouth of the Tenshin Sutra and enters the Ina Valley, and everything will be difficult to deal with.

If Takeda Shingen doesn't move, the Yamauchi family can't move. It's sad, but it's reality.

Preemptive strikes are great, but the two forces are intertwined. The Takeda army breaks through the Suzuki Pass and can rush to the palace in two or three days. Except for a few branch cities along the way, there is no danger to defend. Whether the Yamauchi family traveled through Suwa County or Suruga Country, it would take at least half a month to reach Ugasakikan.

The Takeda family had an advantage geographically, and Kai's inherent basin terrain surrounded by mountains gave it an inherent advantage. As long as we guard the mountain pass and control the mountain road, ten or twenty thousand people will not be able to rush into Kaibi.

Many years ago, Yamauchi Yoshiharu once attacked Nirasaki Castle, but he came back defeated and there was nothing he could do.

Apart from waiting, there is nothing the Yamauchi family can do for the time being.

"Urgent report! The Takeda Army has passed Yantian Castle and joined the Saku Suwa people. It is only half a day's journey from Kuzuo." Murakami Yoshimitsu strode into the palace holding a letter.

"Kudzuo!" Hosokawa Saime blurted out.

"It seems that Takeda Daisen is trying to conquer Kaizu and Kasugayama in one fell swoop!"

The entire war situation became clear. The Nagano clan was in internal strife, the Yamauchi clan had rumors and riots, and the Uesugi clan was in dispute over the successor. The external conditions were perfect. Takanashi Masayori's mobilization strength of about 8,000 to 10,000 people alone was absolutely unable to resist Takeda Shingen, who had more than 30,000 troops.

"Assemble all the troops in the mountain and prepare to hunt in Shenzhi Field first, then observe the situation and decide to assist Haijin City!" Lian Banzhong decided.

Banging the bells and beating the drums, the mountain war machine began to turn.

It just so happens that the autumn harvest is over, and there is still one and a half months left, enough for the princes from all over the world to decide the outcome!

Xiaoping had no choice but to bid farewell to A Ling, take his generals, and set off towards Shenzhi.

Since this was just a field hunt to show off the military power, the main people mobilized in the mountain were the bannermen, the public servants, and the standing ashigaru, a total of only more than 7,000 people. I didn’t even bring my warriors with me, so I just ate the food from various military stations along the way. This year’s feng shui was good, the autumn food came down, and the official warehouse was plentiful.

Ogasawara Nagatoki and Ogasawara Yukimatsumaru naturally followed the army. They were also the monkeys who wanted to kill the chicken to show the monkey.

The so-called field hunting is just an excuse, not really hunting near Shenzhi Castle. Instead, hundreds of fierce dogs were obtained and imprisoned, and the famous samurai in the Yamauchi army hunted these fierce dogs on horseback using bows, spears, knives, naginata and other weapons.

Demonstrating the martial arts of the Yamauchi samurai, they also conducted military formation rehearsals, coordination of flags and drums, and competitions such as archery, spear-stick, and sumo wrestling under the watchful eye of Yamauchi Taro.

Ogasawara Sadake was unjustly accused. He was clearly not ready to turn over the table and rob the guy to fight with the Yamauchi family, but suddenly there were rumors. Who knows that the Ogasawara family is a daimyo with tens of thousands of swords, strong soldiers and horses, and is guarded by Hara Shinano.

The Takeda family would be embarrassed if they didn’t spread rumors about Ogasawara!

They could only leave Shenzhi Castle in a hurry, go to Xiongjing area, and set up a hunting camp, where they would wait for Taro Yamauchi to come to patrol the autumn hunting.

As for the Yamauchi family's army with clear flags and sharp armor, Ogasawara Sadakei didn't even have the eyes to look at it.

"I know, I know. If your Yamauchi family didn't have so many strong soldiers, I would have rebelled long ago. Why are you just here to apologize?"

He was slandering in his heart, but still had a friendly smile on his face. Ogasawara Sadakei also had a bit of Ah Q's spirit. He looked at Taro Yamauchi, who was only up to his waist, and thought to himself that your father, your grandfather and I would all kneel down, and you are not missing out.

When your knees are weak, it will be difficult to stand up again.

After spending four or five days in Kumai, the monkey Ogasawara must have been frightened. Everyone in the Yamauchi family also anxiously inquired about the war situation in Kaijin. When Takeda Shingen arrived at Kaijin Castle, Takanashi Masayori sent someone to the Yamauchi family to ask for help.

But if Takanashi Masayori holds on to the castle, he should be able to survive for ten days and a half, so there is no rush.

Takeda Shingen didn't seem to be in a hurry. After the army stopped, he only sent two to three thousand people to test the siege every day. The troops attacking the city were not very effective, and they were all compatriots from the original village.

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