The three Edo people were among the Musashi people, apart from the Kawagoe people, they were another city people managed by important ministers sent by the Hojo family.
Ota Yasushi was dissatisfied with the declining status of the Ota family in Edo, but she had to admit that Hojo Ujiyasu played a good chess game, and the two people in front of her were very loyal to the Hojo family.
If the two of them don't die, Edo Castle cannot be the Edo Castle of the Edo Ota family. In this case, for the sake of the future of the Ota family, we have no choice but to ask them both to die.
Ota Yasushi lowered his head to hide his expression. Tominaga Yasukage and Toyama Tsunkage didn't notice anything strange about her, and they were still discussing the distribution of military affairs in a low voice.
The military situation was urgent, so the three of them said goodbye quickly and returned to camp to reorganize their troops, preparing to arrive to supervise the battle and stabilize the people on the southern front.
Ota Yasushi returned to his military formation. He could no longer hide his excitement. He grabbed his close associates and whispered.
"You guys, secretly go to the formations of Ueda Asanao, Oishi Sadahisa, and Naito Yasuyuki, and tell them.
The central army on the northern front was defeated, and Hojo Ushimasa ran away on his own. Tominaga Yasukage suppressed the news and wanted to trick us into going into battle to end the Hojo clan's political affairs.
I was going to retreat on my own, and asked them if they would follow? "
Looking at the backs of several cronies leaving, Ota Yasushi was very proud.
The people on the southern front may not be unloyal. If Yasukage Tominaga is honest, these people may not be able to face it and run away first.
The people who came this time were all close people who had been with the Hojo family for a long time. The territorial relatives were deeply entangled with the Hojo family and were unlikely to rebel directly.
But now, Yasukage Tominaga's ideas have been brought into the ditch by Yasushi Ohta, with the intention of deceiving the people and deceiving others.
You are unkind and I am unjust. If the Hojo family does things unethically, the people will have a reason to run away, and they will have something to say when they argue in the future.
Ota Yasushi smiled coldly.
After the citizens retreat, what will happen to Tominaga Yasukage and Toyama Tsunakage? They came to Edo Castle arranged by Hojo Ujiyasu, and their wealth and status were given by the Hojo family.
How can they run when others can run? Go back and wait to be deprived of your territory, your honor, and die in humiliation as a coward?
Only by dying in battle can you preserve your honor, preserve your family, and die a worthy death.
———
Yasukage Tominaga was still preparing everything in the formation, and Tsunayoshi Toyama rushed in angrily.
"problem occurs!"
Tominaga Yasujing's heart tightened, and he pretended to be calm and asked.
"What happened?"
Toyama Tsunakage gritted his teeth and said.
"That bastard Yasushi Ota! She is retreating with her troops!
Ueda Asanao, Oishi Sadahisa, Naito Yasuyuki, and others were connected in front of the formation, coercing the people from all over the country, and they were all retreating!
The forward military force has broken away from the enemy. The enemy general on the other side has not yet reacted, waiting for her to understand. . "
Toyama Tsunakage couldn't continue, but Yasukage Tominaga already understood what she meant.
The enemy general who faced them was decisive and resolute in their attack, and was not a mediocre general. When she found out that the Hojo troops on the southern front were shaken and fled, she would definitely pursue and kill them.
By that time, all the armies are scrambling to escape and trampling on themselves, and the southern front will be completely finished, and it will also affect the retreating Hojo Uzimai Army.
Recalling Yasushi Ohta's advice, Yasukage Tominaga sighed.
"So it turns out that Yasushi Ohta framed me for injustice just to encourage the people of all countries to retreat together. Even if they are held accountable in the future, they can evade sophistry and the law will not blame everyone.
Good means, good means. "
Toyama Tsunakage looked remorseful, and his heart was filled with anger.
Her son married Ota Yasushi, and he became less wary and more trusting of this foreign daughter. Now that the war situation is critical, this white-eyed wolf bites back, and the southern front is on the verge of collapse. She cannot escape the blame.
Tsunayoshi Toyama said decisively.
"I will go back right away and organize the troops to defend the river bank and prevent the enemy from crossing the river."
Yasukage Tominaga shook his head and sighed.
"Your military strength is insufficient and you won't be able to stop us for long."
Tsunayoshi Yuanshan looked gloomy.
"How will you know if you don't try? You can't just watch the southern front collapse and do nothing."
Yasukage Tominaga said calmly.
"You can't do it yourself. I will lead the army into battle and block it with you. How long can it take?"
Toyama Tsunakage was stunned and shook his head.
"No, if you and I stay here, Edo City will be completely controlled by Ota Yasushi, and her conspiracy will succeed!
You must go back! Punish this traitor! "
Yasukage Tominaga smiled bitterly.
“This combined battle is a huge defeat, and everyone in the Musashi nation will be shaken except for Lord Daidoji Morimasa of Kawagoe Castle.
The frontline defenses of the three cities of Edo, Kawagoe, and Matsuyama will inevitably collapse, and we cannot save Edo Castle. I am needed here more than Edo Castle.
If the enemy troops on the southern front are allowed to break through, hinder His Majesty Ujimasa's advance, and cause the entire army to be destroyed in the Sano Territory, you and I will be the sinners of the Hojo family.
Princess Toyama, you don’t need to persuade me anymore. I will send an envoy to inform Ujimasa of the crisis on the southern front and ask her to speed up the transfer.
And you and I, let's die here together. "
Toyama Tsunakage closed his eyes and sighed, nodding hard.
"I will go back and organize the army to advance. I only hate Ota Yasushi for being shameless. I will never rest in peace just to see her trick succeed!"
Tominaga Yasujing's heart was no less filled with hatred than hers, but at this time he was no longer willing to think about anything else, so he just said a word.
"As long as the Hojo family is still around, this traitor will always pay the price."
———
The southern front of the Hojo army collapsed without a fight. Uesugi Teruhora and Shiba Yoshigan, who had defeated the Hojo central army, advanced to the Akiyama River, but encountered an unexpected and stubborn resistance.
Uesugi Teruhu said angrily.
"What the hell are these guys from Kakizaki Kei's family doing? Even a small stream can't break through!"
Shiba Yiyin squinted his eyes and used the insight mode to scan the enemy's front line. His morale was high and he would not retreat until the end.
He shook his head and said.
"I don't blame them. The blocking troops on the other side have no intention of retreating. They are preparing to die here to buy time for the Hojo clan."
Terutora Uesugi sighed helplessly and nodded.
"The Hojo family has been pioneering Kanto for three generations, and there are still loyal ministers who are willing to sacrifice their lives for her family."
That's what they said, but both of them knew it in their hearts. It was hard to win the joint battle, but if the military forces under Hojo Ujimasa were let go, the strategic purpose would be missing.
Yiyin thought for a while and said.
"Yamaka Yukimori sent an envoy to explain that the enemy's northern front has collapsed and she is crossing the river to cover up the killing.
I led the horseback samurai to bypass these difficult warriors from the north, bite the Hojo Ujimasa's army, and slow down her retreat. "
Uesugi Teruhora considered.
"The Horse Rider under your command has been fighting for too long, so he shouldn't be able to fight anymore, right?"
Yiyin said.
"Shima Sheng Meng's iron cavalry and war horses are all useless. The other knights on horseback can pick out some that are in good condition and join me in the battle."
Uesugi Teruhu shook his head and was about to refute. The villager of the Hamo family came over from afar in frustration, sat down directly on a standard soil seat, and knelt down in front of Yiyin.
"Imperial Office, I led my men to search the battlefield but couldn't find the imperial flag. Please forgive me."
