Faced with the huge temptation to wash away their shame, the young men of the Hojo faction did not hesitate to prostrate themselves in front of Yiyin. Compared with the revenge of killing their mother, the honor of the family and the continuation of the family business are more important.
Get fame and fortune immediately, don't complain if you are hacked to death.
Just as Yoshigami said, when the Shiba family and the Hojo family faced each other, dying on the battlefield was not a big hatred. On the battlefield, each of them accepted his destiny and could not blame others.
But since everyone is already standing on the same front, we must unite sincerely and kill the enemy on the opposite side together.
No matter how angry the Hojo Young Faction was, they could not deny Yoshigan's prestigious reputation and unparalleled achievements.
It is the most instinctive choice for all martial arts families to follow this invincible military god to fight and regain their honor and power.
As for Yoshigan, if he can pull the Hojo Young Boys out of the abyss, the Hojo Young Boys will be his most passionate and steadfast supporter.
The Wu family group's thoughts are capricious, but its utilitarian background has never changed. If you want to be rewarded by justice and continue your family business, you must stand with the winner.
Whoever wins, who will they help!
As long as Yoshigan can help the Hojo Young Faction win back, then they will be Yoshigan's most loyal allies, and it won't matter what revenge they have for killing their mother.
Seeing that the morale and morale of the Hojo Young Soldiers were ready, Yoshigami nodded.
"You go back to the camp immediately and select the elite, warriors who can see things at night, then organize the armaments and feed the horses.
I'll give you half an hour, and we'll set off immediately after half an hour! "
Ancient people were malnourished and lacked vitamin A, which led to widespread night blindness, and their vision would be significantly reduced in the dark.
Night walking that seems easy to modern people was actually very difficult for ancient people, especially crossing rivers in the dark. Modern people often drowned, not to mention ancient people with night blindness.
Only a few Ji warriors have enough nutrition and strong bodies to move freely at night and complete the attack across the river.
In ancient times, night raids were a very effective military method.
It is difficult for modern people to understand how terrifying the effect of night blindness combined with camp bombing is. It is like a group of blind men being blocked in a camp and beaten. The panic spread on a large scale will cause the army to collapse without a fight.
Hojo Yasunari and others appeared to be very obedient to Yoshigan's military order at this moment, and they fell to the ground to accept the order.
"Hi!"
Yoshiyin said to Daidoji Shengshang.
"The army has just retreated, and the morale of the army has not yet calmed down. If I want to draw away the elite for a surprise attack, the army will inevitably become more chaotic.
I also ask Daidaiji-sama to stabilize the military situation as soon as possible, set out after sunrise, and cross the Edogawa River before noon to meet us and support our surprise attack. "
Daodao Temple is prosperous and solemn.
"Don't worry, saint, I will arrive with reinforcements before noon tomorrow."
Time was pressing, so Yiyin nodded without any nonsense.
"Then let's all prepare ourselves. I wish you all good luck in martial arts."
"Prosperous military fortune!"
Hojo Yasunari and other young sect warriors filed out. Yoshigami shook his head and looked at the thoughtful Daidaiji Shengmao beside him.
If this raid is successful, the Young Man Faction will be able to take credit for the crime, and the balance within the Hojo family will be restored.
These young men will change their previous hostility and become grateful to Yoshihiro, and the political balance within the Hojo family will change slightly.
Whether this was good or bad for the Hojo family, Daidaiji Shengmao couldn't figure out for a while. But one thing is for sure, Daodaoji Shengchang will fully support Yiyin’s strategy and win this battle.
The Hojo Young Faction cannot afford to lose, and the Hojo family cannot abandon their saint on the front line. This is not the time to hesitate or cause stumbling blocks.
If Daidaiji Shengmao dared to hesitate, the women at the Kanto Palace would not need to get angry, and Hojo Ushimasa would kill her with his own hands.
Yiyin is the man of the big guys, the pillar of the Kanto Palace, and the source of charity for the Wu Family Yili Promotion Association.
The interests of the Wu family group, which covers half of Guanbazhou, are tied to Yiyin. It is so intricate that who dares to let anything happen to him? Who has the guts to let something happen to him?
Yiyin's night attack this time was also an arbitrary act decided on the spur of the moment. If the Kanto bosses had known about it in advance, they would have remonstrated to the end and would never have allowed Yiyin to attack impulsively.
The Kamao clan did not know that Yoshigan came to the Hojo main formation for a night attack, otherwise they would have fought tooth and nail to prevent Yoshigan from crossing the river.
In fact, Daodaoji Shengchang didn't want to take risks with Yiyin, but she was a foreign minister and the relationship was alienated and not close enough. She didn't have the courage to disobey the saint, so she could only be obedient.
But even so, there were still people kneeling in front of Yiyin weeping and admonishing.
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At the resting place temporarily arranged by Daidaiji Shengmao for Yoshigan, Ii Naomasa knelt in front of Yoshigan, his face turned pale.
"Saint! The night attack plan is too risky. You are the hope of all the people in the Wu family. You must not take risks yourself. I sincerely ask you to fight on your behalf."
Yoshigan took the towel handed over by Tachibana Kanade, wiped his face, and said with a smile.
"Go into battle for me? Can you suppress the arrogant and powerful generals of the Hojo Young Faction? No, this should be called a desperate dog.
Dogs will jump over the wall when they are anxious. These people have been aroused by me, their eyes are red, and they are just waiting for the last desperate fight.
If I retreat at this time, the military morale of the Hojo family will immediately plummet, and the courage to fight back will also disappear.
I have made up my mind, you don’t need to persuade me.
Time is running out, you'd better take a break and regain your strength. We're about to set off. We have to get to Guofutai before dawn. We can take advantage of the most tiring moment at dawn to see Yoshihiro in the surprise attack.
It's late at night, but I'm tired. "
Ii Naomasa didn't dare to get angry at Yoshigan, so he could only glare at Tachibana Kanade who handed Yoshigan a towel and tea, and cursed.
"A saint is impulsive, but you and the people who serve you don't know how to persuade him! Where is your loyalty?"
Tachibana Kanade was stunned and pointed at himself.
"I am Takada Yukino's Shadow Warrior. The order given to me by Takada Yukino is only four words, and I must obey it.
The saint can do whatever he wants, even if it means death, I will follow him to the end. "
Ii Naomasa was suffocated. She was an upright person, not a sweet talker. Tachibana Kanade was so loyal, what else could she say?
Turning to look at Kirikage Saizo who was following him, he smiled bitterly.
"We, the ninjas, are just hawks and dogs under the command of the saint. It is not within my authority to advise."
Kirikage Saizo is very smart. She directly uses self-abasement to avoid the responsibility of admonishing the minister, leaving Ii Naomasa speechless.
The Ninjas were dogs kept privately by the samurai family. They were not even considered retainers, so they naturally had no obligation to remonstrate. But the status of the Shiba family's ninjas is not low, so Kirikage Saizo's words seemed a bit slick.
Ii Naomasa turned his attention to the two Hime warriors, Nagano Yashimai and Sanada Rin, who were silently wiping their swords and guns and preparing to go into battle. He subconsciously shook his head.
These two people just obeyed orders. Even though they came from a famous family, their status in the Toxin group was just ordinary Ji samurai. If they were asked to advise, Ii Naomasa felt that he couldn't open his mouth.
The Nagano family of Minawa Castle was destroyed by Sanada Nobunaga, and Nagano Yamori was entrusted with death by Kamizumi Nobutsuna, and entered the Doshinzo group to be protected by the saint.
Nagano Yashimai has never forgotten to revitalize the family business and works conscientiously in the Tongxinzhong Group. Ii Naomasa has a very good impression of her.
It's a pity that Sanada Nobushige has been prospering in these years. Sanada has conquered the east and west, and has become a sharp blade under the sage, known as the best soldier in the world.
Sanada Nobunaga's military exploits were outstanding, and he was worthy of being the Lord of Nishi Ueno, and no one could challenge him.
No matter how hard Nagano Yamori works, he will still be an ordinary Ji samurai whose family fortune has declined. It is impossible for a saint to stand up for her and suppress and punish her favorite generals.
And now, Sanada Nobushige has sent his adopted daughter Sanada Rin to join the community, getting closer to the saint, which has given Nagano Yamori a greater sense of crisis.
This time, Yiyin went south with fifty Tongxin people. After all kinds of letters were sent, there were only about twenty Tongxin people following him.
Tonight, Yoshigami came to the Hojo Main Formation with only five people. Sanada Rin asked to follow the saint, and Nagano Yamori was not to be outdone and followed him.
The two of them are bodyguards, and Ii Naomasa is too embarrassed to use them as lobbyists.
Seeing that Ii Naomasa was isolated and unable to find anyone to help him to advise him, Yoshigami sneered and said.
"Okay, okay, don't waste your efforts. If you have time to worry, why not save some energy and prepare for the subsequent raid.
The stakes are high in this battle.
If I can quickly defeat Satomi Yoshihiro's troops here, and then block Satake Yoshige's troops, completely defeating the spirit of the Eastern people, then the subsequent Eastern crusade will be much smoother.
If the war in Guanbazhou ends one day earlier, the vitality of Guanbazhou will be preserved a little more, and the people will be less likely to suffer from military rebellion.
For the sake of the well-being of all families and all the people in the world, this risk is worth taking. "
After being a leader for many years, Yiyin has long been accustomed to sounding grandiose. No matter what he wants to do, it is for the sake of all living things and compassion for everyone.
Even if what he thinks about in his heart is the gains and losses of his women and the calculations of various forces, his words can always be sublimated to the welfare of the people.
Those who engage in politics are shameless.
But when Zhu Ji heard his words, he was truly moved.
I don't know whether it's because of the holy effect of not committing crimes in his career, or because his welfare and charity activities in recent years are too post-modern, but martial arts families all over the world generally believe that Yiyin is a benevolent king who respects justice and keeps his word.
Gentlemen can bully others, and everyone likes to laugh at such principled and bottom-line fools, and try to find ways to get some benefits from him.
But if something big happens and the situation suddenly changes, everyone will unanimously believe in him. Only this kind of foolish gentleman who adheres to principles can give people in this troubled world who deceive others some sense of security.
Yiyin was usually a benevolent and righteous person, so when he spoke now, he naturally spoke in an upright and awe-inspiring manner, and Naomasa Ii naturally believed him.
Naomasa Ii sighed.
“The world must not be without saints for a day, otherwise it will be like an eternal night without the light of day.
You can't always think about others like this, but you should also think more about yourself. Sometimes I can't help but feel sorry for you. "
Naomasa Ii was so moved that his blood surged up, and he even subconsciously spoke out such transgressive words as feeling sorry for her. His admiration was beyond words.
Yiyin smiled and refused to answer her question. He turned to Kirigage Caizang and said.
"Whether tonight's work can be successful depends on Wu Ying's ability to hide you."
Wu Yingcai kowtowed and said.
"I have recalled all the ninjas in the war zone and rearranged them.
Torch nodes will be set up along the saint's night march to guide the army to cross the river at the most suitable ferry. In addition, the ninjas on the other side are also infiltrating the enemy camp, looking for the location of Satomi Yoshihiro's main formation.
Fortunately, the enemy troops were celebrating and their defenses were relaxed, giving the ninjas enough opportunities to perform. I was very confident that I could find the exact location of Satomi Yoshihiro before dawn. "
Yiyin nodded.
"You stay with me tonight, as soon as the military situation arrives."
"Hi!"
Yiyin stood up.
"Half an hour is almost here, let's go out and see how they are preparing."
Several people followed Yi Gin out of the scene. Nagano Yamori tightened his pockets and glanced at Sanada Rin provocatively.
"I won't lose to you."
Sanada Rin walked past her indifferently and said something casually.
"I have no interest in anything between you and the Nagano family. Living a happy life is my ambition."
Nagano Yamori looked at Sanada Rin's back, and suddenly found that this half-year-old child was full of indifferent temperament, as if he was used to life and death and was more mature than himself.
But in front of where Nagano Yamori couldn't see, Sanada Rin was mumbling to himself.
"But if you want to harm the Sanada people, I will really kill you."
Yoshigami didn't know about the friendly exchange between the two sympathizers behind him. He was looking at Hojo Yasunari in front of him in annoyance.
"Only two hundred and seventy-eight people?"
Hojo Yasunari bowed deeply, looking ashamed.
"I'm very sorry. Because time is too tight, I can't distinguish more elite Ji warriors among the chaotic army, but these 278 people are all warriors."
Yiyin couldn't say anything discouraging at the moment, he could only smile confidently.
"Soldiers are more important than their numbers. Let's go meet Yoshihiro for a while."
"Hi!"
Two hundred and seventy-eight plus five, this is the raiding team under Yoshigan, and on the other side of the Edogawa River, there is stationed 12,000 troops of Satomi Yoshihiro.
Fortunately, these three hundred people are all Ji warriors, and they are enough to be used as a force for beheading operations.
This battle will surely shock Guandong.