The Mikawa Princess warriors of the Matsudaira family, this group of stubborn warriors, were torn in half during this turmoil.
Some of them fought against their master for their faith, while others abandoned their faith and refused to retreat for the sake of their master.
While Matsudaira Motoyasu was frowning, the Hime warriors who chose to remain loyal to her began to take action.
Looking at Tadashi Sakai who arrived overnight, Matsudaira Motoyasu burst into tears and helped her up from the ground and kowtowed.
"thanks for your work teacher."
Matsudaira Motoyasu grew up as a hostage girl in the Imagawa family, and Sakai Tadashi went with her. He was a family retainer and family elder who never left her, and he also shouldered the responsibility of teaching her.
Now Tadashi Sakai has come to help, and Masachika Sakai is also resisting desperately in Nishio Castle.
As long as these two families are still fighting for the Matsudaira family, the behavior of other Sakai clan members defecting to the Ichikai clan will not shake the foundation of the Matsudaira family.
In the early years, the Sakai family and the Matsudaira family married, and the two families became kin, and the Sakai family continued into two branches.
One is the line of the eldest daughter of Tadashi Sakai, and the other is the line of the second daughter of Nishio Castle Lord Masachika Sakai, both of whom have been loyal to him for generations.
Matsudaira Motoyasu held the hands of the two Ji warriors and was so moved that he could not speak.
Although the Okubo clan rebelled, if the branch of the family defected to the lord, it would not be a loss if they went to Wada. Matsudaira Motoyasu still has a chance to take back Kamiwada, open up the Yahagi River, and support Nishio Castle.
Sakai Tadashi gave his lord a few words of comfort, but before he got to the main topic, there was another noise outside.
It turned out that sisters Okubo Tadayo and Okubo Tadasa from the Okubo branch of Kamiwada came to serve.
"Lord Honda!"
Honda apologized as he faced his master several times.
Before a few people could sit down separately, the door of the conference hall opened again, and veteran Honduo strode in again.
Matsudaira Motoyasu said excitedly.
"I'm very happy that you are willing to come. The Honda clan are all believers in the religion."
Honda said with an unhappy look on his face again.
"I'm so sorry, I'm late!"
Matsudaira Motoyasu shook his head and sighed.
We are no longer disciples of the Yixiang Sect, we are ministers of the Matsudaira family! "
After saying that, she kowtowed to the ground again. Matsudaira Motoyasu patted her on the shoulder and sighed, not knowing what to say.
"The Wu family has been rewarded by the public and must repay the lord. Which is more important, every Ji warrior should know!
I have already converted to Christianity, and I have dragged that idiot Honda Tadakatsu into converting too!
Honda's eyes flashed with a sharp light several times, and he said bitterly.
"Honda Masanobu went to Honjoji Temple."
After a long time, she asked.
"Is there anyone else coming from Honda's house?"
Although both have the same surname: Honda, Honda Tadakatsu, Honda Tadakatsu, and Honda Masanobu all come from different branches.
Matsudaira Motoyasu was disappointed. She just wanted to know Honda Masanobu's choice.
This family is also a large family in Mikawa, and it has been divided into many families until now.
Fortunately, Honda was still loyal to her despite Honda Tadakatsu's repeated encounters, so the situation was not too bad.
she asked.
Honda Masanobu was famous for his strategy in Mikawa. He was a subordinate and friend of Matsudaira Motoyasu and knew her very well.
When Matsudaira Motoyasu heard that Honda Masanobu had defected to Honjoji Temple, he felt fearful and angry.
"The Sakai Army of Ueno Castle attempted to cross the river in the northern section of the Yahagi River at Iwazu, but Honda Tadakatsu led his troops to resist."
Matsudaira Motoyasu frowned when he heard this.
"Where is Princess Tadakatsu?"
Honda replied multiple times.
Now, the Ueno Castle Sakai Army in the north intends to cross the river from Iwazu. This is to encircle on three sides and attack Okazaki Castle.
Matsudaira Motoyasu ran out of ideas for a while and asked Tadashi Sakai.
The whole territory of Xisanhe has always been erupting, and the goal of the people is very clear. Except for the Honjoji Temple in the south, which besieged Nishio Castle, the rest of the group was advancing towards Okazaki Castle.
To the east, a group of people from Shōtenji Temple were approaching, and in the middle, the Kamiwada Okubo clan was in rebellion.
she said decisively.
"First defeat the nuns at Katsugaraki Temple, and then use the Okubo sisters as the vanguard to take back Kamiwada and force the Okubo clan to surrender."
"Teacher, do you see?"
Honda and the Okubo sisters were both generals, while Tadashi Sakai was the head of the family lineage and was excellent in both civil and military affairs.
Sakai Chuji said coldly.
"Let Honda Tadakatsu defend the ferry. Even if everyone dies in battle, they are not allowed to retreat to buy us time."
Matsudaira Motoyasu hesitated.
"What about Iwazu's Ueno Sakai Army?"
"Sama Sakai is right, the enemy troops are approaching from three sides, and they intend to encircle Okazaki Castle.
We must take the initiative and defeat one or two groups first. As for Honda Tadakatsu, let her be loyal to the Lord! "
Matsudaira Motoyasu was embarrassed and looked at Honda multiple times.
The old minister also nodded and bowed.
I led troops to Shodozaka to block the Shouganaji nun soldiers, and also asked Lord Honda and the Okubo sisters to go to Kamiwada and recapture this place.
please! "
Matsudaira Motoyasu sighed and ordered.
"Let Tadakatsuhime guard for three days, and I will allow her to retreat.
She chose to split her forces and attack from both sides, which was a risky move that increased her own risk.
As a lord, it is also touching that he is willing to do this for his subordinates.
She bowed to the important ministers sitting here one by one, but no one could dodge, and they were all moved by the Lord's kindness.
Matsudaira Motoyasu gave Honda Tadakatsu a way out, which was to reduce his room and time for maneuver.
Although they recognize the Matsudaira family as their main family and are willing to be loyal. However, Matsudaira Motoyasu lacked a direct vassal group, and the Matsudaira family's retainer corps was too powerful.
Matsudaira Motoyasu had no confidence to fight against the Honda family, the Sakai family, and the Okubo family, and could only win over and appease them.
Matsudaira Motoyasu was also helpless.
She was fought over by the Oda Imagawa family since she was a child. She spent most of her years in the hostage girls' middle school. For the Nishi Mikawa Princess samurai, she was also considered an outsider.
For this reason, she could not listen to Tadashi Sakai's advice and sit back and watch Honda Tadakatsu die. This would affect the feelings of the family members towards her.
The Xisanhe people who participated in Yikui this time were mainly composed of three groups.
He wants to use them to expand his territory, gradually develop his own strength, and stabilize the status of the Matsudaira family.
Therefore, Yiyi broke out and took away half of the retainers, scaring Matsudaira Motoyasu to death.
Third, half of the retainers of the Matsudaira family followed Yixiang Yikui to start a rebellion.
Matsudaira Motoyasu's own strength is too weak. If she wants to win the favor of the Matsudaira retainers, she must treat everyone differently.
One is the Three Rivers and Three Temples of the Yixiang Sect, as well as the nuns and believers they control.
Secondly, there are the remaining old officials of Imagawa in Nishi Mikawa. These people are adding fuel to the flames and have ulterior motives.
Attack the Zongni soldiers, wipe out the old Imagawa ministers, and win over the Matsudaira retainers who surrendered to the rebellion.
Matsudaira Motoyasu sighed, his mother was weak and incompetent, leaving her a mess.
She could only grit her teeth and endure, playing out the bad cards in her hand one by one, so that the Matsudaira family could survive in this troubled world.
After the strategy was confirmed, she no longer hesitated. She led her troops out of the city and marched towards Azozaka with Tadashi Sakai.
On the other side, Honda repeatedly led the Okubo sisters to kill Kamiwada.
