The mountain where the Zaga party was stationed was chosen by Suzuki Shigehide himself after surveying the terrain.
There are straight cliffs on three sides and a gentle slope on one side. The gentle slope is also littered with jumbled rocks and knotted crossbars, making it a point of no return.
There is only a living spring on the mountainside, which barely makes sense for garrisoning.
If it is a general military situation, choosing this place as a base must be because the general does not understand the method of military formation.
Although there is water on the mountain, it is closed on three sides and there is no way to retreat. Once besieged for a long time, morale will collapse sooner or later.
But the Juga army entered Yamato, and neither the shogunate army nor the Tsutsui family could threaten her.
Since the role of Miyoshi Yoshihiro's troops heading north is to lure the snake out of its hole, it must be in danger and wait for reinforcements.
However, the Zahe people ravaged the central and northern Yamato country and robbed countless grains and piled them on the mountains. There was no shortage of food and water.
When facing the enemy, the advantage of the iron artillery barrage can best be demonstrated to prevent the surprise attack of Koriyama Castle.
Since there is no need to go out, there is no need to worry about being sieged for a long time. Naturally, they would choose a place that was easy to defend but difficult to attack, and wait for Shiga's army to defeat the Tsutsui family and move north.
At the request of Suzuki Shigehide, the Zaga party reinforced obstacles on the gentle slope, and the top of the mountain was the Honjin shogunate of Miyoshi Yoshihiro.
This time Miyoshi Chokei had no choice but to send his legitimate daughter to travel with the Kii people, but he had to ensure her safety, so he assigned her thirty elite horsemen.
After Suzuki Shigehide received the news, he immediately issued an order for all the skirmishers to move closer here. Then he turned around and went up the mountain to see Miyoshi Yoshihiro.
Miyoshi Yoshihiro was horrified when he heard that Iga's army was coming.
"What! Why do the Iga people fight for the shogunate? Is the news accurate?"
Suzuki Shigehide nodded with a heavy heart and said.
"It's certain. I have lost contact with the Chinese people in eight villages.
In recent wars, everyone who can take part in the war has done so. The only one who still has the energy to attack our Zahe people now is Iga.
Besides, those who can kill more than 150 of my Ji warriors silently must be ninjas who are good at assassination. "
Miyoshi Yixing sounded reasonable, but it seemed that Shihe Yicun had miscalculated something. The Iga people sent troops, not to help the Miyoshi family, but to side with the shogunate.
There is no point in pursuing these issues at this point. The question is what to do next.
Tokawa Issun's strategy was to wreak havoc on central and northern Yamato, making the master of Kofukuji Temple intolerable, and issued a decree to force Tsutsui Junkei to fight.
Shihe's army has been fighting for many years. Once Tsutsui Shunkei no longer defends the city's defense line, a rapid defeat is inevitable.
Now that Iga's army has entered Yamato, is Shihe Yisun's strategy still effective? After all, Miyoshi Yoshihiro was young and couldn't make up his mind for a while.
Suzuki Shigehide saw her uneasiness and said expressionlessly.
"I have ordered the Zahe people outside to move closer to me and shrink their military strength."
"no!"
Miyoshi Yoshihiro shouted reflexively. Suzuki Shigehide's words shocked her.
"The Iga people are ninjas who are good at hiding and assassinating. If you stray outside, you will die. If there is anything wrong with gathering the army, please correct it, general."
Sanhao Yixing was speechless for a moment.
Suzuki Shigehide was right, but Toga Ichibun's strategy was to wreak havoc on Yamato until Kofukuji Temple couldn't bear it any longer. This was the key to a quick battle in the south.
Suzuki Shigehide knew this strategy, and Miyoshi Yoshihiro also knew it, but they couldn't say it out loud.
Although the Wu family society judges heroes and heroines by force, moral rules still exist. There are things that can be done but not said.
Massacred villages and attacked temples. This matter seriously penetrated the moral bottom line, and was an immoral act that offended both traditional martial artists and religious nuns.
When Miyoshi Yoshihiro asked Zahezhong to herd sheep, Suzuki Shigehide could turn a blind eye because the people of the country were too poor.
It’s a rare opportunity to earn a vote, and the blame falls on Sanhao’s family, so naturally he pretends to be ignorant.
But the Zahe people did not attack Xingfukuji Temple. Is it really because they were observing moral integrity? Is there a bottom line?
That was a strict order from Suzuki Shigehide!
Although the Zahe people believe in the Yixiang sect, they are incompatible with these traditional sects. But is it possible to destroy temples and destroy Buddhas?
Once things get out of control and Kofukuji Temple suffers a military disaster, the trouble will be big.
The master of Kofukuji Temple belongs to the old Shingon sect, one of the mainstreams of Buddhism, and Genraiji Temple of Genraizhong is also a Shingon sect, although it is a new sect of Shingon sect that has been excluded.
Neraiji and Zagago each controlled half of the Kii Kingdom, and were named after the Neraizo and Zagazo. How do the people who serve the country in each village choose their side? That's divided by religion.
Once the Zaga massacres Kofukuji Temple, who knows whether it will arouse the anger of the new sect of the Shingon sect.
Although the two factions have long since broken up, it is still sad that the rabbit dies and the fox dies.
The new Shingon sect and the Ichigo sect in Kii Kingdom no longer have any room for maneuver, and there is bound to be a civil war.
The Miyoshi family is not aware of these religious conflicts within Kii Country.
This is the reason why Kofukuji Temple has remained stable and unharmed despite the raging raging of the Zaga clan for many days. It is an accident that Miyoshi Yoshihiro and Tokawa Issun did not expect at all.
Originally this matter was not important. Even if Kofukuji Temple is not in the way, the prosperous places of Yamato are all in the central and northern parts.
The Dharma Master was not frightened by the attack and could not endure it for long. Nuns also need food and land to support them, so how can they endure their own land being run wild by miscellaneous people?
But the problem is that the Iga army came too fast, and before the Dharma Master could hold back, they had already come to kill them.
At this time, Suzuki Shigehide was numb. Continuing to stay in the north and become a lone soldier was not in line with her always cautious character.
But Miyoshi Yixing is the nominal general of the Zahe army. The name is General, but he is actually the supervisor of the army. The Sanhao family is still powerful, if they really turn against the Zahe people. .
Not to mention anything else, just instructing Sakai Minato to cut off trade relations with Zaga Zhong can break Suzuki Shigehide's back and let her experience the miserable and embarrassing life of Iga for many years.
Therefore, Suzuki Shigehide didn't want to fall out, he just wanted Miyoshi Yoshiki to understand that there was nothing he could do, so he should retreat when faced with difficulties.
Of course Miyoshi Yoshihiro understood what she meant. After all, Zahezhong is not a Chinese within the sphere of influence of the Sanhao family.
If they really want to fall out, it will be difficult for the Sanhao family to punish them, so being gentle is the best option.
Since skirmishing is no longer an option, we must at least ensure that Suzuki Shigehide is still alone in the north and not retreat south.
As long as the Zahe people are still in the north, there will be a sharp sword hanging above the head of the Dharma Master. Sooner or later, she will issue a decree and order Tsutsui Junkei to fight.
Because nuns are not martial artists, they enjoy the privileges granted by religion but lack the obligation to give back to the world. They are more selfish and cherish their lives.
"I was impulsive. Don't be offended, Suzuki-sama."
Miyoshi Yoshihiro first bowed to apologize, lowered his posture, and then said.
"Gather your troops and wait for reinforcements. What do you think, Lord Suzuki?"
Suzuki Shigehide shook his head. Going deep alone is a taboo for military strategists. Just as he was about to speak, Miyoshi Yoshihiro stopped him with his hand.
"Sir Suzuki, please listen to me. Our Miyoshi family is already the enemy of the Wu family, and I know that you will find it hard to accept anything you say.
When I first met you, I was also amazed. Unexpectedly, among the rude Chinese mercenaries, there were also such noble and famous people. "
Suzuki Shigehide squinted his eyes, wondering what Miyoshi Yoshihiro had planned.
"The general is full of praise."
Miyoshi Yixing shook his head and said.
"I'm not talking nonsense.
To put it bluntly, aristocratic behavior is practice. High-ranking martial artists learn etiquette from an early age to distinguish themselves from their fellow countrymen and feel superior to others.
You imitated the famous family so well, you must have put in a lot of hard work. Later generations practiced and suffered a lot, right?
Without the guidance of a famous family, he must have taken many detours in his diligent study and practice, and it was inevitable that he would be laughed at. "
Suzuki Shigehide's calm expression gradually showed a trace of anger.
"Are you saying that I am imitating others and humiliating me?"
Miyoshi Yixing said sincerely.
"you misunderstood.
Who doesn't yearn for a famous family? Why don't our Sanhao family struggle to make progress? What's the point of laughing at you?
I just want to tell you that no matter how good you are at it, you won’t be able to learn it well. You have to practice it from a young age. "
Suzuki Shigehide was furious.
"what do you want to say in the end!"
Miyoshi Yoshihiro looked into her eyes and persuaded.
“Stay, keep the Zahe people in the north, and pin them here.
As long as the Miyoshi family wins this battle, I promise you this as the legitimate daughter of the Miyoshi family. The shogunate will grant you the duty of guardian of Kii Country.
You will become the leader of a country and a noble family. Your descendants can learn aristocratic etiquette from an early age and will no longer be like you, who are self-taught. "
Suzuki Shigehide's eyes were red and his expression was uncertain. This was the leader of Zahe who was always steady. .
My heart is moved.
