When the surface of the Akami Naokai shakes

Mid-July (1583) Nikko Matsuo Village, Matsuo County, Mid-July

"Is this Matsuo Castle or is it big?"

There was a large castle in front of me. Isn't that a little too big for you? The castle will span five hundred meters square. And it looks very hard to attack. There is the Gokese River to the south and Takahira Mountain to the north. Hills to the east and tributary rivers of the Wukese River to the west flow from north to south, becoming wetlands.

"This Matsuo Castle was home to Mr. Tutsumi."

"Mr. Toshio? Dokyu, I do hear that Mr. Tutsumi was attacked and destroyed during Sorin's Japanese expedition."

"Yes."

Dao Snow answered with a strange look. Yanagiro Tonghu beside him, and Shao Luck are holding off with the ministers of Decaying Wood. They are already ministers of decaying wood. I ordered Tachibana's surname to be named for Tachibana. Tachibana is a house that was destroyed not once by Otomo, but by flipping an anti-flag. But it's none of my business. I order you to name the last name of Tachibana, which Sorin did not allow. The Otomo thing is to cut it off. Tachibana's surname is Tachibana.

They are comfortable with me because of what Sorin said, and because I said that road snow and luck are much more valuable than 200,000 stones. No, did you give your love to Sorin? That's right, you'll want to say what your loyalty has been to these three, especially if you try to introduce them to road snow and luck. Sorin can't replace Ishitaka, I should have said that these two are Otomo's pillar stones, so I wouldn't let them go. With that said, these two would have happily served Otomo with less Loco.

Sorin only has angry thoughts. Maybe it's because of my son Goro's righteousness that Sorin is becoming greedy without bothering to get here. I know very little about my friend after Sorin's death. I have the impression that it has disappeared at some point. I guess Goro Yoshidai in the trail crushed the Otomo family just before entering the Edo period from Yasuto Taoyama. In fact, I don't want to answer about the Goro tradition even if I ask about road snow or introduction luck. In other words, to be honest, I think it could be a bad word. That's pathetic, Otomo is doomed to disappear even in this world.

Let's not think about Otomo. I'm angry and I don't like myself like that. Mr. Tutsui is a family that has gained momentum in the northern part of Japan. In the Hitachi, I had a power dispute with Mr. Ito, but the minutes were bad. He originally worked with Otomo, but since Shimazu began to strengthen his forces, he has worked with Shimazu against Ito. I just wouldn't have been clearly hostile to Otomo at this point. Otomo is too big from Mr. Tutsumi's point of view. It was only for Shimazu and Ito.

When Mr. Ito perished, Shimazu and Otomo would fight each other, but at that time, he joined forces with Shimazu to oppose Otomo. He said there were two reasons. One is Mr. Otomo's confusion. Sorin had poor control throughout the house. The territory is always busy. Shimazu, on the other hand, was firmly entwined within, with momentum. I guess you thought Shimazu was more advantageous. It seems that Mr. Tutsumi was from the company of Usa Hachimangu. He said there was a backlash against Sorin, who was breaking the shrine Buddha's Palace by becoming a Christian foreman.

You deserve it, you're disobeyed because you're a Christian or something. It's dangerous for the people up there to reveal their preferences. It should not be pressed in particular. Sorin lacked consideration in that regard. When it comes to why the territory of the Otomo family did not heal, it is my opinion that there is more to Sorin's side than to the Lords of China.

"Mr. Tutsumi's last master, Right-Headed Parenthood, had an adopted son and a real son, but those two fled to Shimazu and are caged in this castle as Shimazu's minister."

"It's not easy to drop."

"Ha, there must be Shimazu's hindsight."

Dao Snow affirmed. I think so too.

Shimazu did not hold back when Mr. Tutsu was attacked by Otomo. I killed him. I thought you abandoned Mr. Tozai, who has forces in the northern part of Hitachi, because he got in the way, but when you look at the adopted son of the right horsehead and his real son relying on Shimazu, he doesn't. The truth is that Mr. Ito seemed hesitant to leave for the northern part of Japan because he had collapsed too quickly to grasp enough of the sunshine.

What would happen if the Chinese people who served Mr. Ito until the other day followed Otomo? Shimazu may be isolated in the northern part of Japan. Otomo sent out soldiers to rebuild Mr. Ito, so it's possible enough. Actually, something close to it seems to have happened. The fact that the battle with Otomo took place inland from Takagi to Ear River rather than near the border after Toyota shows that. I guess the truth is that Shimazu mastered the sun direction after the Battle of Ear River. Ito Parents and Sons say they will do the tuning to the Japanese people, but now what happens......

"Some measures put the containment down and down south?

Luck has suggested it.

"Shao Luck, there are Tianxia Castle, West Floor Castle and Inoue Castle to the south, right?

"Ha, they are all within a mile of this Matsuo Castle"

There are four castles within a mile, or four kilometers.

Formerly Mr. Toshizu's castle, I guess, but it would be too much. However, it can be seen from the placement of the castle that it was Mr. Ito who made the danger. Tenshita, the western floor, and Inoue were shield castles protecting Matsuo Castle, the castle where Mr. Ito lived. If you endangered Otomo, your castle would have been more south and Matsuo Castle would have become an important hub on the front line.

"Let's stop it. A little too close, good collaboration. Shimazu's backlash is coming, and I don't think it's going to be too much trouble."

"I wonder if that's a good idea. The land is sandwiched between the Gogase and Ose rivers. I thought it was forbidden to impose in that sense."

"Right."

It is sandwiched between the river and the river. That means it's hard to escape. Defeat and you will suffer tremendous damage. The most damaging part of the battle is running away. And if there is a river, it runs hard and the damage increases. Don't forget that Otomo failed miserably in the Battle of Ear River.

"Do you want to surround the castle?

The main tax is asking.

"Um, if we surround it, Shimazu will be suspicious. I have to surround myself in order to pull out the hindsight. The main tax, can you ask for the south?

Shimazu may come from the south, or there may be hindsight from the sky, the west floor, and Inoue. Asking for the south is one of Shimazu's tasks: Shimazu's backpacking, heavenly, western floors, and Inoue's enemies. It cannot be left to the rare. The main tax has just the prudence to do it. It would be appropriate.

"For a while, we'll take care of it."

The road snow has offered. Luck added, "How many graduates?" If I had to work for decaying trees, I knew that's what I thought. Say no, while they get hard when you say no. Besides, it's also true that they know Kyushu better than the main tax, I'll take care of this place.

"Shall we ask for the road snow, the introduction luck? Turn the main tax to the west. Attach Kashi Chishiro and Hitachi Sukeshiro. If enemies were to arrive, they would either come all the way from the south or attack from the west and try to drive them into the wetlands. Please."

"Ha."

The main taxes, the road snow, the luck, and Yanagiro were in awe.

To the east, he placed Shoujima Megata Regent, Shoujima Jindo Yamajo, Gentaro Maida and Tokijiro Maida. Shoujima Megata Regent, Shoujima Megata, Shoujiku Jindo Yamajo are the sons of Jiro Megata and Shoujima Jindo Jindo, who have hidden away. They both led soldiers on behalf of their elderly fathers over the past few years. I am not anxious about strength beyond the age of thirty.

Attract Shimazu. The entire Shimazu mound turns north and forward. The Navy pokes at it. Landing in Satsuma to occupy Shimazu's headquarters. He's rushing to send his men to Satsuma, and now he's going to land them in the south of Japan. Shimazu will be confused, and the Japanese people will be upset. Well, whether it works or not......

Mid-July (1583) Mid-July Hitachi Matsuo Town, Matsuo Village, Kunimori County

After deploying soldiers to the south, a meeting began between my adoptive father and my father.

"First, we have to get things out."

"Dear Left, we need to get you somewhat far."

My adoptive father and father are talking. Far away is the hindsight of Shimazu. I wonder how Tianshita, West Floor and Inoue look at it.

"Do you think there will be a hindsight coming from my adoptive father, Lord Shao Luck, Heaven, West Floor, Inoue?

When asked, they shook their heads sideways.

"The possibility cannot be ignored, but it is unlikely. This is the big army, probably with the Shimazu Squad."

When my father answered, my adoptive father added, "But I can't fail to be vigilant."

"Shall we see Lord Shao Luck, Heaven, West Floor, Inoue? Nobu explores the movement of Shimazu's main unit."

"I understand."

My father nodded at my adoptive father's words.

"The enemy may use the ship to make contact"

"Then it's Ose River. Let's pass from Inoue Castle to West Castle and Tianxia Castle."

"Uhm."

River, not land. It is also possible that Shimazu's orders will come using the sea.

"Then let's place our soldiers between the estuary of the Ose River and Inoue Castle and West Floor Castle. If you do, you can break them off."

"Please."

The estuary means that my father and Shimazu will use the river from the sea to contact me. Have you assumed what I think...

The meeting ended and my father returned to the soldiers.

"My adoptive father, does this castle just siege? I think it would be better if we pulled out the hindsight and made a final decision."

When I asked, my adoptive father looked strange and then smiled bitterly.

"Well, you didn't know Yanagiro."

"Say?

My adoptive father brought my face closer.

"This castle is a castle. A decaying sailor is on his way to Sama right now. Attack Shimazu's home base at once."

I was whispered in a whisper, but I was so surprised to think it sounded thunderous.

"Oh my God!... I didn't know something"

"It's a secret, it's a story that came out of a military council seat, I can't say it out loud"

Not at all comforting, resentful. Do we use the Navy to attack Satsuma nonetheless? I knew Decaywood was dealing with Ryukyu...

"Shimazu will be upset if they take his home base. Let's insist that the Chinese return their soldiers. Shimazu has to retreat."

"I mean, you think this land can be abandoned?

"Don't be."

So you don't have to attack Matsuo Castle right now?

"Yanagiro, if Shimazu retreats, naturally, he will strike a chase. We'll be ahead of us in the south."

"Yes."

"Don't pull it out, we have to live up to the expectations of the Great Hall."

"I know, I will work without embarrassment."

My adoptive father nodded satisfactorily.

Tachibana, Takahashi is no longer the minister of Otomo, he is the minister of Decaying Wood. Master Sorin wanted more territory than we did. And the Great Hall chose us over the territory. Both my adoptive father and father were crying. I was crying for pity. I moaned about what my loyalties had been for so far. It was unimaginable from the two of them, who showed their steadfastness on a daily basis. I guess it was like being denied my whole life. The only salvation was that the Great Hall valued my adoptive father and father highly and understood their feelings.

My adoptive father thinks that houses that don't take care of people won't last. And I don't think the ungrateful house will last. The Otomo family committed both. I should have cooperated with the Decaying Woods, but I pursued my interests by doing so. And even now Otomo doesn't try to send out soldiers. They keep their soldiers warm by saying that their territory will not heal. The Otomo family proved to the heavens that it was an ungrateful house. The end of it is never good. All we can do is build a solid position in the Decaying Wood family and make every effort to keep the family name alone when the Otomo family dies. This attack on Shimazu is the first step. Failure is not tolerated.

Sundae Matsuo Village, Matsuo County, late July (1583)

I saw Matsuo Castle from a short distance from the main unit.

"Brother, you're big"

"Uhm."

"Where would my brother attack from?

My brother Sun Qilong asked.

"We're not heading north or south to deploy a big army."

"Is it east then?

"Right, east, I guess"

The east is never easy to attack, but compared to the west. The west has weak feet.

"Brother, what's going on with Shikoku? Master Regent has died..."

That's an anxious look. I guess this is what you really wanted to hear. But it's not something we can talk about in the main force, so I must have invited you to see the castle.

"Come on, I don't know what's going on."

All I can say is that I want to reassure my brother, but I don't know. Toyomae Shosho died and Satsu Shosho died. The Awa Sanhao clan is replaced one after the other by the Sanhao family in the main house and the Affordable House in the branch. What the hell happens...... I think Awa Shoku's power is growing...

I guess it's true that you don't think our house is funny. But what if it's a battle? We've helped each other many times as a clan...

"Sun Yaro, let's get back to the main unit. We are not ministers of decaying trees, but this is a battlefield. I can't forgive my chi."

"Uhm, right"

As soon as he urged his brother to return to the main unit, he was summoned to the former inner house. Apparently, they were looking for our brothers. If you rush to the front, there are Shigezo Kurono, Sasuke Nagazo Miyauchi, and Soichi Hitoi on the side of the Maenaga. I was nervous about something. My brother has a strong face, too.

"Were you out there?

"Sorry, I took the liberty of dancing."

"I'm not blaming you. But when you go outside, tell them where you're going. I'm in trouble when I have to."

"Ha."

The expression on the face of the former inner house was harsh, and I was told that I was not to blame, but I guess it is still anger.

"A little nasty news came in from Kinai."

Not Shikoku? What the hell is trouble......

"It seems that there are people in Sakami town who are buying large quantities of troops, weapons, lead balls and gunpowder. And secretly."

I accidentally looked at my brother. Did it move out......

"The weapons are purchased by Mitsuko Awa Shosho and Hoshikawa Sweeper's head."

We made a move!

"The town of Sakanoki is under the control of decaying trees, and if there is any strange movement, I will be rewarded. It seems to be cleverly divided into several stores, but I'm rather surprised at that. The reward came in. Looks like the two of them are buying because they might go on an expedition to Kyushu. But I haven't heard anything from either of you. It's a monster."

He has a look that doesn't seem interesting to me.

"Perhaps weapons and ammunition are not meant for the Kyushu expedition. It means that the Regent's guardian is dead and no one is there to restrain them."

"So?"

When asked, the former inner house nodded.

"The aim would be his father, Lord Kusuke. The fear of the Hitachi Temple seems to have become a reality."

……

"I'm not going back, you know that?

"Ha."

I know. In the worst case scenario, you will inherit our house.

"Write a sentence from me to Lord Kusuke. Don't force me to do anything about weapons and ammunition. Write them, too."

"Yes, your consideration, my lord."

"I also intend to write a sentence to His Highness, Kwon Dalai of the Hiroshima Public House. That Mitsuhito won't be able to do either."

"Ha."

With his head bowed, I thought he was a good person to take care of. No. Otherwise people won't follow. That's probably why Tachibana and Takahashi served the Decaying Woods.

"What about Shikoku?

When asked, the former inner house clouded his expression.

"Perhaps the sweeping head is going to split and fight and weaken the Trinity before crushing it. Iyo Hundred Thousand Stones is the bait for abetting Awa Shou. If Awa Shosho takes on Lord Kusuke, Awa Shosho loses his confidence. Let those who slander Awamori appear even inside Sanho. Let Awa Shouxi discuss that, too. That's how it confuses and weakens the Sanho family. The people of Awa will wonder who the pillars to rely on should be. I think that's when you get up with a three-pronged strike."

I see, a shallow, crude Awa shogun would be easy to manipulate. The man most unworthy of the owner of the Sanho family became the one in charge.

"Watch your neighborhood."

"Allegedly?

The look on the face of the former inner office is harsh.

"Awa Shou may end up attacking Iyo and capturing him. But I think that the sweeping heads of the Sanho clan, their revenge for their involvement, their annihilation, might be the aim."

I see, I can think of enough. My brother is also nodding.

"It's better to think of them as targets."

"Are we too?

"That's right, Sun Yaro. Think it's dangerous. After this, attach a guard soldier. I don't mind leaving the main unit, but you must never leave the guard soldiers, okay?

"Thank you for your consideration."

In thanksgiving, the former inner house nodded.