A tour of Japan's Warring States Period

When dispatching a large army to pursue Takeda Yoshinobu at Hachioji, a small episode occurred, which greatly changed Koheita's view of Sanada Nobutsuna and even the entire Sanada clan.

Before Tsuchiya Masahashi attacked the Yamauchi main formation, the iron artillery longbows of Hosokawa Marime and Ogasawara Nagamasa were already ready to greet Tsuchiya Masahashi, letting him know what times have changed.

However, at that time, Sanada Nobutsuna rode out alone to fight with Tsuchiya Masahashi. Due to his special status, he could not order the shooting, which led to Yamagata Masakei to rush straight to the Yamauchi main formation.

This is the most egregious crime of "rebellion" in military law. In theory, you can be sentenced to beheading or committing seppuku.

However, he was attacked by Kii Akiyama during the fight, and was hit hard by Masahashi Tsuchiya. He was knocked unconscious and snatched back.

So we have been unable to investigate his crimes. We can't argue with a person who is still in a coma, right?

Then the army entered Kai, and Tsuchiya Masahiro's head had been returned to Kai Rinji Temple, but was found and sent to the army.

Tsuchiya Masahashi, who was praised as "Twelve members of Takeda's army and the first soldier of Tsuchiya Sozo", shined brightly under Uehara Castle. His heroic spirit of attacking with dead soldiers made his reputation of being able to kill thousands of people with a single hand widely known among both the enemy and our armies. To spread.

Needless to say, the meritorious service achieved by such a famous warrior is worth at least three to five hundred guilds.

Kodaira, who was in charge of the entire Yamauchi army, naturally began to ask who asked for Tsuchiya Masahashi. According to the confessions of miscellaneous soldiers who were in the Takeda main camp at the time, Tsuchiya Masahashi died from the iron cannon during the final attack of the Sanada army.

At that time, it was the Kawara Tsuna family who fired at Tsuchiya Masahiro with iron cannons, and the Kawara Tsuna family were Sanada Nobutsuna's retainers.

So according to the prevailing rules of the Warring States Period, the person who killed Tsuchiya Masahiro and made the first contribution to killing the general was Sanada Nobutsuna!

On the same day, Sanada Nobutsuna woke up!

The rebel army and the general were beheaded. A great fault and a marvelous feat fell on one person at the same time.

How to deal with this?

As a military officer who directs operations on behalf of Taro Yamauchi and determines rewards and punishments, Koheita must uphold the principle of fairness and justice, reward those who have merit and punish those who have made mistakes. His decision represents Taro Yamauchi's decision and his prestige.

After discussing with his old father-in-law, Xiaopingtai, who did not dare to make a decision easily, decided to summon Sanada and his son to make the final decision on the spot.

"Gentaizaemon! Let me ask you, did you disrespect orders during the battle, block the rear formation without authorization, and go out to fight on your own?" Kodaira looked majestic and pointed at Sanada Nobutsuna with his green bamboo staff.

"It's true that I rode alone to fight Sozo Tsuchiya!"

"Okay! Then where are the Kawara Tsuna family?"

"Here!" Young Tsunaya Kawara quickly ran over and knelt down next to Taro Yamauchi and Heita Xiao.

"You did shoot Sozo Tsuchiya? Where?"

"It was indeed shot, but we don't know where exactly."

"Now Takeda General Tsuchiya Sozo was killed by an iron cannon, and it is now confirmed that it was you who hit him. It was a miraculous feat by Ichiban Shou!"

"I don't dare, it's all the credit of the young master!" Although the young man was happy, he still lowered his head and dedicated the credit to Sanada Nobutsuna according to the rules.

"Okay! So it's clear. Sanada Gentazaemon was responsible for killing the rebel army in the battle of Uehara Ariga! But at the same time, he killed Tsuchiya Sozo, which was the first contribution to the entire army. The two sides offset each other, with no merit and no fault! Can you accept it? ?”

After Koheita's verdict, everyone in the Sanada family nodded slightly, as long as it's okay. Credit can be given later, since Sanada Nobutsuna is still young anyway.

"Why don't you thank your Majesty, Your Majesty!" Yukitsuna Sanada didn't do much in this battle, and he didn't expect much in the first place. However, his son Sanada Nobutsuna rebelled against the army, which worried him greatly. Now that the verdict had been handed down, he saw Sanada Nobutsuna standing there blankly without answering, so he hurriedly came up.

"Your Highness, please take back your life! Sentence the guilty subject to hara-kiri!" Sanada Nobutsuna was shocked.

"Um?"

Not only Xiaoping was too surprised, but everyone present was also surprised, how could such a thing happen? Especially Yukitsuna Sanada, his old face trembled and he was about to be slapped with a big ear.

"Gentaizaemon, if you are dissatisfied with Tansho's verdict, you can express it." Yamauchi Taro said.

"The impeachment and correction verdict is fair, impartial and impartial, and there is nothing wrong with it!"

"Then why don't you accept it? Why do you want to commit seppuku?"

"The guilty minister asks His Highness to dismount and give the credit for Uehara Ariga's first battle to the two younger brothers. After surrendering Takeda Kai, they will be exempted from the death penalty!"

After saying that, Sanada Nobutsuna's forehead hit the floor with a loud "thud", and he knelt down with great solemnity.

As soon as these words came out, Sanada Yukitsuna muttered, not knowing what to say about his favorite eldest son. The Sanada retainers present were also moved, and some even covered their faces and cried.

This kind of brotherly love, which was rare in the Warring States Period, was unexpectedly encountered by Xiaoping Tai. After all, there is a reason why the Sanada family was able to be passed down from generation to generation during the strife of the Warring States Period, so that the incense continues hundreds of years later.

"The love between the two of you is so admirable!" Taro Yamauchi nodded repeatedly.

"Sanada Danzheng has a good heir!" Hosokawa Harumiya also nodded.

"Gentaizaemon, please think carefully, if you give up the merits of Ichiban to your brother, you will have to commit seppuku and apologize!" Although Koheita was moved in his heart, he could not show it on his face.

"That's good!"

Bang bang bang, Yamauchi Taro couldn't help but applaud. These days, fathers kill their sons, sons kill their fathers, brothers fight against each other, and kings and ministers fight day and night. All morals can be thrown out the window, and all promises can be torn up and denied.

You will vote for the rich and powerful Chinese, and they will vote for him. Loyalty and love are not even as tenacious as a piece of paper to wipe your butt. Even in the Yamauchi family, which is extremely united, there is still an antagonism between the clan and the clan.

Suddenly seeing a man who was willing to sacrifice himself to save the lives of his two younger brothers, I couldn't help but be moved.

This is no joke in the military. Strict military law is the important responsibility of the great names of the Warring States Period. No matter what you say, you must take it seriously.

"Genta, your head will be kept for now. I hope you can exchange it with your skill in defeating the Eighth Prince!" Taro Yamauchi made the decision himself and will not change it again.

"Thank you, Your Highness!" The Sanada people, headed by Sanada Nobutsuna, bowed their heads to express gratitude and loudly agreed.

Because of his faith and loyalty, Sanada Nobutsuna was highly praised by Yamauchi Taro. Not only was his life in danger, but the Sanada family's evaluation within the Yamauchi family also increased a lot.

After the Sanada family left, they prepared an army with great loyalty and went to Hachioji to catch up with Konishihara Zaemon who had set off earlier. The brothers Kiso Yoshimasa, Ogasawara Sadakei, and Suwa who were chasing after them all also set off.

The Yamauchi main team rolled towards Suruga.