Matsunaga looked up at the sky. It was already past noon, and he felt a little anxious.
As Yi Yin said, war horses are valuable, and food on the battlefield must be refined grains.
She crossed the Yodo River last night. If there was no result today, she would have to return to the north bank tomorrow afternoon at the latest.
This battle is the last chance Mihao Changqing gives her, if she can't seize it. The crime of deploying the entire army and wasting military equipment was enough to kill her.
"Sir, there are about thirty riders from the north chasing me."
After hearing this, Matsunaga's spirit perked up.
"Is it Shiba Yiyin himself?"
"Looking at the object, it is Spur's formation horse returning to the crowd. There is a formation flag behind it, with the Spur family crest."
"good!"
In order to expel the enemy faster, Yiyin showed its presence in the flag selection, hoping to scare the opponent away.
Who knew that this move would actually expose him, making Matsushita Nagahide ecstatic.
She no longer had to find a way to meet Sibo Cavalry to confirm the real person, she only had to hook up with Sibo Yiyin and run away.
Yiyin couldn't help but feel a little proud when he saw that the enemy's cavalry had really fled away.
I can be regarded as a fierce general who can stop crying at night. I am scared to death by raising the flag, right? Hahaha.
Seeing the enemy running towards the west, they thought they were returning to the river bank, so they hung up behind them to see them off.
Shiba and his colleagues are all elite warriors who are loyal to him. It is better not to start a war if possible. It is heartbreaking to lose.
While riding his horse, Matsuhisa Nagahide observed whether Shiba's cavalry was following up. He felt relieved when he saw Yoshigan hanging behind him.
Repeated seductions can easily make people suspicious, and nothing better than being hooked once.
Yiyin followed for a while and frowned when he saw the enemy troops in front turning south.
Are these guys still giving up? Do you want to go back to the south and continue harassing the logistics line?
He was also worried about fraud. If he thought about it carefully, it would not be a big problem if he went further south and away from the Sanhao military.
Simply drive this cavalry army farther away and then return to the army.
As long as they do nothing today and run out of food and supplies tomorrow, they will have no choice but to return to the other side in despair.
After thinking clearly, he went south.
Matsunaga Hide was overjoyed to see Shiba's cavalry following him south, and said to a mounted samurai.
"You leave the queue and run west, where Shinohara-sama's Abado is lurking.
I have an appointment with her. When she sees your pointing flag, she will take action. "
The knight cheered and rode away.
The cavalryman beside Yiyin said to him.
"Your Highness, one of the enemy's cavalry left the team and left to the west."
"Ignore her, we are just expelling her. We will chase her for a while and prepare to return to the army."
"Hi!"
———
In the distance, Shinohara Chofusa saw a horse-riding samurai carrying a Miyoshi Shimono flag galloping past and gave the order.
"The whole army moves forward, and we set up formations towards the north to stop the enemy! Leave a reserve team towards the south to watch out for the enemy's cavalry returning."
"Hi!"
———
Earlier.
Jiaoxingsi Village is a wild village where refugees gather with Jiaoxing Temple as its landmark building.
During the two Sanhao attacks, the village was invaded several times and was already in dilapidated state.
Mihao Changyi crossed the river in the distance last night and arrived here after a tired night.
In the village, the smoke of breakfast smoke curled up, and she gave the cold command.
"Each reserve team surrounded the village on all sides and slaughtered the village. No fire was allowed to burn the village. Grain was collected and buried in pots to make rice."
There were many people in Settsu, and this time it was another ambush. Naturally, he slaughtered the village to seize food and lurked in the village to do his job.
His subordinate, Warrior Ji, said something too much.
"Your Highness, that man from the village..."
Sanhao Changyi glared at her.
“Have a good rest after eating, there are still things to do later.
All men, women, old and children were slaughtered to prevent the news from leaking out.
If any warrior Ji acts indiscriminately, he will be dealt with according to military law. "
The warriors are awe-inspiring.
"Hi!"
The village was surrounded by a large army, and the villagers also noticed that there was a commotion.
It's a pity that in front of the army, all resistance is in vain.
The way of heaven is unkind and regards all things as stupid dogs.
———
Just when Yiyin was about to go south, he changed his mind and said to the people around him.
"You go back and tell Akechi Ji. I will go south to drive away the enemy cavalry and go back immediately."
"Hi!"
After saying that, Yiyin led the cavalry south, and only one cavalry returned north.
Viewed from a high altitude, a group of men and horses behind him slowly advanced eastward, blocking the way back.
In front of him is Jiaoxingsi Village. A group of men and horses were well fed and resting, waiting for him to enter the urn.
Matsui Hisahide was so excited when he saw Yoshigan coming, he gritted his teeth and rode on his horse, leading him to continue southward.
———
Akechi Mitsuhide was shocked when he heard the report from the crowd.
"There's a fraud! There's a fraud!"
This cavalry is so strange.
Ben couldn't see clearly the other party's purpose, so the Lord was attracted south, making Akechi Mitsuhide alert.
The shogunate's army is full of holes, the samurai have their own agendas, and the intelligence on military affairs is clear to the other side.
The Shiba family has just arrived, so naturally, everything is under the prying eyes of the Miyoshi family.
The advantages and disadvantages of Sibo's army are obvious, and the military strength only depends on Yiyin.
Not to mention the large armies fighting together, the elites are dispatched, and only Yoshigan himself can make the Iga people willing to bring out their elites to follow.
Others in the Sibo family did not have this kind of prestige at all.
It was precisely because of this that the Miyoshi family harassed Sibo's logistics line and successfully lured Sibo Yiyin out.
The more Akechi Mitsuhide thought about it, the more frightened she became. She had not thought about this before because she regarded Miyoshi Changqing as a sensible person.
Yoshigan Shiba is the only descendant of the Shiba family and the orphan of the Ashikaga clan.
Once he is ambushed and killed, what will happen to General Ashikaga's face? How can the Ashikaga Shogunate retain its dignity?
If someone dies in a battle, no one can blame anyone.
But if he died in a deliberate ambush, it would completely tear the shogun's face into pieces and not take him seriously.
As long as Miyoshi Nagakei still wants to join the shogunate, he must give Ashikaga Yoshiteru face.
Because what she wants is to integrate into the guardian system, rather than completely overthrow it.
Therefore, Akechi Mitsuhide did not think about the other party's purpose.
Mihaoshi Changqing was blinded by the hatred of his sister and his daughter. He was bent on revenge and did not even care about the overall strategic situation of the Mihaoshi family.
Once Yiyin dies in an ambush, no one can say whether the general will tolerate it or overturn the chess game.
Sanhao Changqing is gambling, and it is a big gamble without any certainty.
Sweating profusely thinking about it, Akechi Mitsuhide summoned the concubines to discuss matters.
Just as Zhu Ji arrived, the conspirators who had just been sent by Akechi Mitsuhide to dissuade Yoshiyin from turning back rushed in and said with a look of horror.
"Lord Akechi, the road to the south is blocked.
I hurried to chase His Highness, but on the way I encountered an army of three good men in formation, blocking the way south! "
Akechi Mitsuhide took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
Now it is confirmed that Sanhao Changqing wants the Lord's life.
She squinted her eyes with a fierce look.
At this point, there was nothing left to worry about. The logistics line, the deferential shogunate, and the friendly ministers were all thrown aside.
I only want the Lord! Save the Lord!
Akechi Mitsuhide said to the crowd.
"Hurry up and go to Iimori Mountain Castle and tell Maeda Hime.
The Lord was led south by the three good armies, and his life was in danger.
Let her assemble the cavalry and set out for rescue immediately, and other troops will be dispatched later.
There are three good troops blocking her way south. I will send troops to cover her and let her break through the obstacles.
Go quickly! "
Iimori Mountain Castle is a transportation relay point, and there are a large number of horses there. As long as you are not afraid of dead horses, you can quickly form an army and go south.
Therefore, Akechi Mitsuhide placed his hope in Maeda's interests, and only she could respond quickly and lead troops to support.
The Tongxin people nodded and left, while Teng Linxing said.
"Once Lord Maeda's army is gone, what will happen to Iimoriyama Castle?"
Mingzhi Guangxiu's face was as cold as frost. At this time, he could not care about the city.
Seeing Fujibayashi Xing saying such stupid things, she felt angry.
He sneered and prepared to brainwash Zhu Ji.
