The eyes of Miyoshi Yoshitsugu, Miyoshi Yasunaga, and Shinohara Nagafusa all focused on Nozaya Nozaya at the same time.
Anzhai Nobuyasu said calmly.
"The Genlai people are good at using iron cannons, which is beneficial to city defense. With their help, it will be difficult for Hequan Kingdom to make progress for a while. I have ordered to stop the attack.
Hosokawa Motonsune was also frightened by the front of our army and did not have the courage to go north to attack for the time being. Please rest assured, the governor.
Even if she really dares to come, with our Awaji people guarding the pass, she won't be able to succeed. "
Anzhai Xinkang couldn't help but sigh in his words.
When Sanhao and the four sisters joined forces in Shangluo, Sanhao Changqing also spent a lot of money to hire Zahezhong to fight against Genlaizhong.
The Zahe Zhong followed Shiga Icun to Yamato Country, and the Genlaizhong went north to Izumi Country to cooperate with Anzhai Fuyang to attack the Izumi Hosokawa family.
The Awaji National Stone is 60,000 high, and the Izumi National Stone is 120,000 high. The mobilization power of the two sides is very different.
If it hadn't been for the help of everyone, no matter how powerful Anzhai Fuyasu was, he would not have been able to sweep the Izumi Kingdom in a short period of time and beat the Izumi Hosokawa family to the point of almost annihilation.
But this time, Genlaizhong stood in the other side's camp. Even though the Izumi-Hosokawa family had been frightened out of their wits by the Miyoshi family, Nozayasu Anzai still couldn't achieve the same results as his mother in sweeping Izumi country.
In the final analysis, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu's strategic level is too poor, far inferior to Miyoshi Changkei back then. The allies' reinforcements and mercenaries are all on the other side, so what's the point?
That is to say, Shinohara Nagabo had his own small thoughts and took the lead in the war, hoping to improve his status and power through the war.
Regardless of the contrast between the old and the new in Anzhai Nobuyasu's heart, her words at this time made Miyoshi Yasunaga shocked and angry. However, Miyoshi Yasunaga's previous words were too absolute, and it was difficult to say anything against it now.
Shinohara Chofusa glanced at Miyoshi Yasunaga, who looked ashen, and said bewilderedly to Miyoshi Yoshitsugu.
"As far as I know, this time Shiba's army was dispatched, and the one who came to rescue Mibuchi Haru was not Tsutado himself, but his general Maeda Yoshie. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Jinduoden has defeated our army several times. Even His Highness Miyoshi Yoshihiro and His Highness Shihe Icun died in his hands. His Highness Miyoshi Changqing was also helpless.
Our army was full of respect and fear for Tsuta-don. When the retainers heard about Tsuta-don's return, they got soft feet, and the fear was deep in their bones.
Jinduodian did not go out to fight, but the soldiers on the front line still dared to fight. As long as you can defeat Sibo's army, your reputation will increase greatly.
Not only can it help the retainers get rid of their phobia, but it can also let recent martial arts families know that the Miyoshi family's feminine style is still there and that your martial prowess is not inferior to that of Tsutado-don.
Family Governor, it’s not that I refuse to negotiate with the Sibo family, it’s just that for the future of the Mihaoshi family, we must fight with the Sibo family.
What you can't get on the battlefield, you can't get at the negotiation table. The martial arts seek strength, and our insistence on compromise will only make the shogunate think that we are weak and can be bullied, and even more so.
Only by winning the battle can the Miyoshi family have a way out, and only then can we have the capital to negotiate terms with the shogunate.
I am willing to fight to the death for the Sanhao family, and I beg the family governor to learn from this! "
Miyoshi Yoshitsugi was very excited and had already been convinced by Shinohara Chofusa.
Her biggest grudge is that despite her mother Shihe's courage, she was defeated in several battles by mistake. She was unable to display her military talents, and she was very unconvinced by the defeat.
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Miyoshi Yoshitsugi always hoped to have the opportunity to prove herself, but the reality was that she was slapped on the cheek again and again.
Shinohara Nagafusa is right, only by defeating Shiba's army can he prove that he is better than his adoptive mother Miyoshi Chokei, and his mother Shikawa Ichiboshi is excellent, so that he can secure his position as the governor of the Miyoshi family.
With Yoshigan Shiba away, Samurai Miyoshihime had the courage to fight against Shiba's army led by Maeda Yoshida. This was really a good opportunity.
Everyone in the Miyoshi family was in awe of Yoshigina Shiba, and Miyoshi Yoshitsugu himself also respected and admired the Ashikaga Military God.
Let her start a war with Shiba Yiyin, and she was still frightened. But this time it’s not Shiba Yiyin, it’s Maeda Benefit, so why not give it a try?
As long as they win, it will be announced to the outside world that the Miyoshi family has defeated the Shiba family. Although it is a clever way to avoid Tsutama and take advantage of his popularity, it will be of great benefit to boost the prestige of Miyoshi Yoshitsugu.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugi finally made up her mind, she said solemnly.
"Master Shinohara, what do you think about this battle?"
Seeing Miyoshi Yoshitsugu's eyes solemn and firm, Shinohara Chofusa perked up. She glanced at Miyoshi Yasunaga with disdain and said cautiously.
"Iimori Mountain Castle is easy to defend but difficult to attack. It would be a bad idea for us to take the initiative to attack the city. It is better to issue a letter of challenge and invite Maeda's interests to come down the mountain and join forces.
The area around Jiubao Temple where our army is located is a plain and open area, which is a good battlefield for joint battles. "
Miyoshi Yoshitsugi nodded.
In the land of North Kawachi, there is the Yodogawa River in the north, the Yamato River in the south, and the Ikoma Mountains that isolates Kawachi Country and Yamato Country in the east. Iimori Mountain Castle is an important town built on the mountains.
At that time, Yoshigan Shiba captured Iimori Mountain Castle in a surprise attack, opened the way to Kawachi Kingdom, and went to Yodogawa to join the shogunate army to fight against Miyoshi Nagakei's army.
After the war, Yoshihiro Shiba recommended Mibuchi Fujihide to the shogunate to serve as the guardian of Kitakawachi, and transferred the land of Kitakawachi and Iimori Mountain Castle to the Mibuchi family.
Wakae Castle, where the Miyoshi family is entrenched, is located in the Yao area at the junction of north and south Hanoi. Not far to the northeast is the Jiubao Temple area.
The Osaka Plain is the sectarian base of the Ichiko sect. Because the Ichiko sect is not allowed to marry, nuns who become monks have the need to accommodate their families, so a residential area called Terauchi Town appeared.
The Osaka Plain is dotted with temple towns. Famous temple towns include Tomita Rin, Yao, Kyubōdera Temple, Kaizuka, etc.
The nuns in the temples were wealthy, and these temple towns were connected to the markets. They were plain living areas that merged residential areas with commercial towns, and they were prosperous and prosperous.
Since the Kuhoji Temple chosen by Shinohara Chofusa is not far from Wakae Castle, it is also some distance away from Iimoriyama Castle, which is conducive to the Miyoshi family to relax and wait for work.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu asked.
"Will Maeda benefit agree?"
Shinohara Nagafusa smiled.
"Now that the weather is getting colder and the war continues to drag on, it will be unfavorable for a fierce battle in winter.
Things within the shogunate are very volatile. When the two armies are in a stalemate, who knows what trouble will happen in Kyoto. Tsutama Hall will not be willing to delay the change for a long time.
I think Maeda Yoshiki will definitely accept our challenge, send troops to Jiuboji Temple, defeat us in a joint battle as soon as possible, and establish victory. "
Miyoshi Yoshitsugi nodded.
“Before, Tsutado-den wrote a letter inviting me to hunt Yodogawa.
Now that I'm here, I'm writing to ask Maeda Yoshida to come to Liekyuboji Temple on behalf of Tsutaden. I hope she won't disappoint me, let alone ruin Tsutaden's prestige. "
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Seeing that Miyoshi Yoshitsugu was preparing to write a letter to stimulate Maeda's interests, Shinohara Nagafusa became more confident that Maeda's interests would definitely come and smiled.
"The family governor is wise."
The two of them talked as if there were no one else around. Miyoshi Yasunaga, who was left aside, looked ugly, and his eyes occasionally glanced at Nozaya Nobiyasu, who looked indifferent.
After finally enduring the military meeting, Miyoshi Yasunaga stopped Anzhai Nobuyasu outside and angrily pulled her aside to talk.
"Azaki-hime, what do you mean by this? Why did you agree with Shinohara Nagabo? Didn't you see her wolfish ambition?"
Faced with Miyoshi Yasunaga's accusation, Nozaya Nozaya said unwillingly.
"Lord Miyoshi Yasuda, have you made a mistake? I should be the one asking you, what do you mean?
Mr. Takada Haruno has already accepted your and my surrender on behalf of the Shiba family. Why are you still racking your brains to excuse Miyoshi Yoshitsugu?
Miyoshi Yoshitsugi and Shinohara Chofusa wanted to fight, so they were asked to fight.
You are in Sakai Port and I am in Izumi. As long as we act righteously together, the overall situation can be decided. What kind of waves can they make? "
Miyoshi Yasunaga was speechless by Anzhai Nobuyasu, and could only frown and murmur.
"This this.."
Anzhai Nobuyasu sneered.
"Mr. Sanhao Kangchang, I have to remind you that if you continue to interrupt, you will suffer chaos.
I have been inspired by Tsutaden, and I am a person who has great righteousness in my heart and stands on the side of the shogunate without hesitation. I will never be half-hearted or have any scruples.
And you, you have to think carefully about who you are from? Don't end up making trouble on both sides. Why bother? "
Miyoshi Yasunaga was speechless, Anzhai Fuyasu smiled slightly, bowed to her, and walked straight past her without looking at her again.
Miyoshi Yasunaga stood alone for a long time, finally sighed and left sadly.
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The war is ahead, and there are already cracks within the Mihaoshi family that are bound to lose.
Miyoshi Yasunaga's good intentions were misunderstood by Miyoshi Yoshitsugu as weakness. Shinohara Nagafusa was blinded by the huge war dividends, while Anzhai Nobuyasu was bent on making this bowl of dinner.
The Miyoshi family, which once frightened the shogunate, lost its former glory and became a mess. Although the emerging Spo Group has advantages, it also faces many internal problems.
Iimori Mountain Castle, meeting hall.
Looking at the calm Maeda Benefit in the chief position, Mibuchi Fujihide felt unhappy.
Faced with the threat of the Miyoshi family, Hosokawa Motonsune and Mibuchi Haru, who were reminded by the Shiba family, no longer hesitated, deprived Hosokawa Fujitaka and Mibuchi Fujihide of their right to speak at home, and personally directed the battle.
Not to mention Hosokawa Motonsune, Miyoshi Haru, who is the main target of Miyoshi Yoshitsugu and is responsible for the defense of Kitakawachi, is suffering terribly these days.
Izumi Hosokawa's retainer in Kitakawachi was already in chaos due to the conflict between the two heirs. And because of Mibuchi Haru's mistakes, Ruojiang City, an important town in Hanoi, was easily captured by the Mihaoshi family.
Mibuchi Fujihide, who was already emotional, became even more dissatisfied when he learned that Yoshihiro Shiba did not come to the front line in person, but instead appointed Maeda to take charge of the overall situation and serve as the general of the anti-Mitsuyo coalition.
Looking at Maeda's interests in the chief position, Mibuchi Fujihide was very unconvinced. An upstart from Owari, what qualifications does she have to give orders over her?
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Among the Hime samurai present to participate in the military meeting, there was also Hatakeyama Takamasa who had detoured from Minamikouchi to Yamato to attend the meeting.
In Mibuchi Fujihide's view, even if he, the Guardian of Kitakawachi, was not qualified to serve as the general, this battle should still be under the control of the shogunate and Commander-in-Chief Hatakeyama Takamasa.
As for Maeda's interests, what qualifications does she have to show off in front of the shogunate nobles?
She was not the only one who had this idea, even Mibuchi Haruyu and Hatakeyama Takamasa looked a bit unnatural at this time.
Mibuchi Haru thought that this time it must be Shiba Yoshigan. With this Ashikaga military god sitting in charge, she could really feel at ease.
Although Maeda Yoshida is a strong player in the Shiba family, he is not even close to Shiba Yoshigan, who makes the Miyoshi family frightened.
Hatakeyama Takamasa's thoughts were more pure. She took a detour and came to Iimoriyama Castle in order to lick Shiba Yoshigan. Who knew that the person who made the decision here turned out to be Maeda's interests.
She is willing to be Shiba Yiyin's loyal dog, because regardless of status or ability, Shiba Yiyin is the top among famous families.
Even if Hatakeyama Takamasa was in charge of the shogunate and acted as a dog to Shiba Yoshigan, it would not be considered a shameful thing. But Maeda’s interests, who is she?
Several people secretly had many thoughts, but Maeda was too lazy to care about them.
The master has said that he wants her to be the general, and she must play the role well and live up to the master's expectations.
As for the descendants of these famous families who are attached to the Sibo family, apart from their great ancestral names, which one is more powerful in fighting? Which one is reliable?
They look down on Maeda interests, and Maeda interests look down on them!
Maeda asked, holding the letter of challenge brought by the Miyoshi family envoy in his hand.
"Yoshitsugi Miyoshi sent a letter inviting me to fight at Jiubao Temple. What do you think, ladies?"
Without waiting for others to react, Mibuchi Fujihide spoke first.
"You must never agree to this!
Iimori Mountain City is the most fortified city in Beihanei. It is located on the mountain and is extremely dangerous.
It has been more than a month since the Miyoshi family's army invaded the northern Hanoi area, and the offensive has reached its end. Miyoshi Yoshitsugu is unwilling to take the initiative to attack the city, so he hopes that we will give up the geographical advantage and go down the mountain to fight together.
We must not be fooled by her! "
Maeda Yoshitake patted the letter of challenge and said.
"Your Majesty wrote to Miyoshi Yoshitsugu before, asking her to hunt Yodogawa.
In this letter of war, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu also mentioned the matter of hunting. If we turn a blind eye to it, I am afraid that our reputation will be ruined, which is inappropriate. "
Sanbuchi Haru said.
"In that case, why not invite Tsuta-dono to come? It will fulfill Miyoshi Yoshitsugu's wishes. He will hunt Yodogawa and make her convinced of her defeat."
Maeda looked at Haru Mibuchi, this old guy was really annoying. But she happened to be a family friend of the Shiba family, and she was once benevolent to Yoshihiro Shiba. Maeda was really not in a position to reprimand her face to face.
Shiba Yoshigan has designated Maeda Yoshida as the general of the anti-Miyoshi coalition, but the Mibuchi mother and daughter are unwilling to give up.
The daughter looks down on Maeda's interests, and the mother wants Yoshihiro Shiba to come in person. It's like how much debt the Shiba family owed to the Mibuchi family in their previous life. How shameful is this family?
Just when Maeda was annoyed and didn't know how to refute Mibuchi Haru, a member of the Hime Samurai sitting at the bottom of the meeting room walked out, bowed to the ground and said.
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"I think what Mr. Sanyuan said is wrong!
The Miyoshi family tore up the agreement and landed in Nishi Konki without authorization, which angered the shogunate. Then they invited the Tsuta Hall to unite all parties and expel the Miyoshi.
All of you are the pillars of the shogunate, and several martial arts families in the west are already gearing up and eagerly waiting for you to raise your troops and march westward to severely punish the three good traitors.
If we eagerly invite Tsudo-den to take charge just because of a word from the enemy, wouldn’t we be ridiculed by the world as a coward?
I implore the general to send troops to Jiubao Temple to fight the three good traitors to the end. I am willing to be the vanguard and fight to the death! "
Hatakeyama Takamasa looked at the warrior Hime and saw that she was wearing a blue kimono. He was very unfamiliar and asked.
"Who are you? Which family do you belong to?"
Warrior Ji held his head high and said.
"I'm Yuya Kito, the representative of the student army marching westwards."
Hatakeyama Takamasa was stunned.
"The student army marching westward?"
Maeda explained.
"They are all students from Kanto who came to study in Konkispurei. When they heard about the evil deeds of the Miyoshi family, they were filled with righteous indignation and asked Tsutado-dono to allow them to participate in this expedition."
Hatakeyama Takamasa suddenly understood that they were the children who had fled from Kanto.
Since ancient times, the Kanto and Kansai samurai families have looked down upon each other. Yoshihiro Shiba's efforts to help students study abroad are regarded as charity in the eyes of recent samurai families.
A group of young warriors from Kanto who were about to starve to death fled the famine in the name of studying and went to nearby Sibo to get food, commonly known as begging.
A different Japanese Warring States period
