Kamao Clan had never led an army alone, and Yoshigan Shiba was worried that she would not be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility under the pressure of Satake Yoshige.
But Shiba Yiyin had forgotten that although the Kamao Clan Township was immature, there was no shortage of mature and powerful figures among the rebels.
Not to mention Oda Jiji, known as the Phoenix, who was accompanying the army, and Miaoyin Monk of the men's army who was also used to seeing big scenes.
When Yuliang Chengfan was defeated, Yuliang's home city was besieged. Miaoyin monk also led men from various families to defend the city and cut down people. He was also a ruthless character.
In the evening of the day before yesterday, before the sun went down, Shiba Yoshiyin crossed the river to the Hojo Camp, preparing to launch a desperate counterattack.
Pusheng's township, who was entrusted with an important task by him, also led troops northward overnight and entered Xiaojincheng to assist in the defense.
Fortunately, Kamao clan moved quickly enough. She just led the troops into Xiaojin City with her front foot, and Satake Yishige led the troops to surround the city with her rear foot.
Shiba Yoshigan's intelligence was slightly inaccurate. Satake Yoshige brought not only 20,000 troops, but a full 23,000 troops. She brought almost all the troops sent by Hitachi and Shimono.
Satake Yoshige only stayed at the foot of Furukawa Castle for three days, and she already noticed something was wrong. When she found out that the rebels in the direction of Sekisu Castle continued to gather southward, she immediately guessed where Yoshigan was going.
It was a surprise that Shiba Yiyin was not in Furukawa City. Yoshihiro Shiba went south to find trouble with Satomi Yoshihiro, which was a surprise.
Satomi's family is on both sides of the fence. Satomi Yoshiyao sent his daughter to act in front of him to delay, not wanting to get involved in the decisive battle between Shiba Yoshige and Satake Yoshige. This made Satake Yoshigeage very angry.
However, due to the internal unity of the Oriental People, Satake Yishige, who had finally twisted the Oriental People into a rope, was not willing to completely break up with Satomi Yoshihiro, so she could only pretend to be stupid and endure it.
Yoshigan's action was a surprise to Satake Yishige. She had not lost this bet yet and could still struggle for a while.
Yoshihiro Satomi is by no means a match for Yoshihiro Shiba, and the Boso coalition will definitely be beaten badly.
For the sake of his political status after the war, Satomi Yoshihaka, who had his underwear taken off, would definitely become serious and resist desperately, showing his political value in exchange for smooth subsequent negotiations.
Therefore, Satake Yoshige simply went south.
She was planning to stab Yoshihiro Shiba in the back when he was fighting with Satomi Yoshihiro, and she was determined to pull this invincible saint off the altar and even capture him on the battlefield.
Satake Yoshige was pressed for time. The advance raids during the spring plowing season were gradually losing their effectiveness. Reinforcements from various Kantō shrine families would arrive at the front line at some unknown time.
She must go south as soon as possible, defeat the rebel soldiers temporarily formed by Shiba Yiyin, and take down this terrible enemy.
For this reason, Satake Yoshitaka set up a maze formation outside Furukawa Castle. After a false shot, he attacked Sekishuku Castle and temporarily cut off the passage where the rebels gathered.
Then, Satake Yishige led all the troops she could mobilize, a total of 23,000 troops, and quickly went south, heading towards Taicheng, the national capital.
Satake Yoshige, who had everything going well, had no idea how much trouble this little golden city in front of her would bring her.
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Early this morning, Satake Yishige's troops just appeared outside Xiaojin City and launched the first round of raids, hoping to defeat this small town in one fell swoop.
However, Kamao clan had already entered the city first, and the number of people in the city increased from less than 1,000 to 3,000, firmly blocking Satake Yishige's fierce attack.
After a day of fierce fighting, on the night when Sibo Yiyin held a meeting with everyone in Taicheng, the national capital, there was also a military discussion in Xiaojincheng.
Kamo's face turned pale as he looked at the guard of the Gaocheng family.
"How could you have such an idea!"
Warrior Ji said without changing his expression.
"The situation in the south is unclear, the defenses of Xiaojin City have been broken, and His Highness Satake's troops are digging the embankment.
The spring floods came last night, and the surging river water can flood the country outside the city in one day and one night, and the earthen walls of Xiaojincheng can collapse in three days at most. We cannot hold on. "
At this moment, Xiao Jincheng didn't know that the national capital Taicheng had already decided on a strategy. Both the Chiba Takajo family expressed their full support for the saint and wanted to snipe Satake Yishige to the death.
Xiaojincheng is the territory of the Gaocheng family. The guard does not know the master's intentions, so naturally he is not willing to live and die with the rebels of Pusheng clan.
Odajiji coughed and asked.
"You mean you want to flee south?"
The guard nodded.
"Yes, the enemy is busy digging dikes tonight and the defense is not tight. If we go south with all our strength, we will definitely be able to leave Xiaojin City safely.
Preserve your strength and plan for the future. "
Pushengshixiang snorted coldly. She didn't know what was going on with the saint's war in the south. She would never agree to flee south. The defenders must stay here to buy time for the saint.
Monk Miaoyin pretended to be old and deaf, approached the guard and asked.
"What did you say? Louder."
The guard was not wary of the orange-skinned old man approaching, and just repeated in annoyance.
"I mean to preserve our strength, to... uh uh uh..."
Miaoyin Monk stabbed the knife under her chest in the gap between her ribs, directly piercing her heart. She couldn't scream, and she died instantly.
Pulling out the extended sword, Miaoyin monk casually wiped it with a white cloth, and then directly covered the guard's dead face with the white cloth.
Odajiji narrowed his eyes.
"Block the news, immediately send people to take over all defense areas, disperse the Gaocheng family, fill up the front line bit by bit, and use them as cannon fodder.
Anyone who questions and disobeys will be immediately beheaded without mercy. "
Monk Miaoyin nodded.
"After controlling the situation, let's announce the news to the outside world and say that this person died of a high fever in the middle of the night and the body was secretly buried in a corner."
The villagers of Kamao clan were dumbfounded, pointing at the corpse on the ground and speechless.
"You two, this is... this is..."
Monk Miaoyin coughed again, but in the eyes of the Pu Sheng clan, he looked old and decrepit, and he did not dare to look down upon him at all.
Just listen to what Miaoyin Monk said.
"Lord Pu Sheng, please don't blame me for being too ruthless. Cities are often breached from within, so we cannot help but let down our guard.
Now that the enemy is strong and we are weak, and the city defenses are exhausted, if we continue to indulge these people who want to surrender, our lives will be at stake.
I once defended a desperate city. If I want to defend it for a long time and wait for the opportunity to change, everyone in the city must be united and have no other distractions.
The saint's kindness to You Liang's family is as great as a mountain. Even if we die here, we will not be able to fulfill the saint's kindness. We should try our best to defend the city and delay, and go to hell with Master Pu Sheng. "
Oda Ujiharu clapped his hands.
"Master Miaoyin is so happy to say this. I, the Oda family, lost control several times. It was the saint who treated me with kindness and granted me the term of non-permanent director, allowing the Oda family to return to the prestigious family.
Without the saint, there would be no future for my Oda family. Even if I find myself in a desperate situation, I will die here and fight to the end for the saint. "
Pu Shengshixiang sat upright and bowed to the two ruthless men.
"The two old men are loyal and loyal. Pusheng clan would like to learn from you. Please give me some advice."
Oda Ujiharu pointed to the corpse on the ground and said.
"I won't repeat the story of this person. The most important thing now is to guide the whole city to defend the city together.
Taking advantage of the chaos at night, rumors were immediately spread that Satake Yoshitaka had murderous intentions and decided to dig a dike and flood the city. After the city was breached, it would not be sealed for three days, leaving no one alive in the city.
In addition, letters from the Chiba family were forged to illustrate the Chiba family's determination to fight to the end for the saint. The Gaocheng family is an important minister of the Chiba family. With the determination and trust of the Chiba family, the Gaocheng defenders will definitely obey. "
Kamousojigo nodded.
"It's not difficult to spread rumors, but this is the Chiba family's seal..."
Oda Ujiharu smiled slightly.
"The reason why I didn't talk about forging the Gaocheng family's seal is because I am indeed not familiar with the Gaocheng family.
But the Oda family and the Chiba family both belong to the Kanto eight-house type. I know a little bit about the Chiba family's paintings, so I can give it a try.
The level of the defenders here is too low, and most of them are not qualified to contact the nobles of the Chiba family. As long as the drawings are similar, they can be deceived.
As for the future, by breaking them up bit by bit and sending them to the top of the city to be consumed, you don't have to worry about their questioning and avoid future troubles. "
The Kamao clan couldn't help but take another look at Oda clan. This local daimyo who lost his home several times and always pretended to be pitiful in front of the saint was certainly not a simple person.
Looking at her methods, including spreading rumors, creating rumors, splitting up, and sending people to death, she was able to control the uncertainties in the city. The Gaocheng garrison was worthy of being called the Phoenix, ruthless and poisonous.
Monk Miaoyin followed.
“This dead man is as afraid of his enemies as a tiger, but he has a saying that is right.
The spring flood started last night, and the river has already surged. If we allow Satakeyoshi to dig out the dikes again and let the river water flood the city wall, the earthen walls of this small city will soon collapse, which is not conducive to defense.
There are not many of us, so Mr. Pu Sheng can keep a close eye on the city. I sent two hundred cavalry from the Liang family to sneak out of the city and surprise the enemy digging the embankment, at least to delay their strategy of flooding the city. "
Pu Shengshixiang nodded, suddenly remembered something, and looked at Monk Miaoyin in astonishment.
The Yura family's large army was cut off by a surprise attack on Sekisu Castle and was temporarily unable to get through. The army that arrived early was a male army led by Miaoyin Monk. Is Miaoyin Monk planning to send a group of men into battle?
Monk Miaoyin understood Pu Shengshixiang's eyes and said calmly.
"On the battlefield, we only talk about life and death, regardless of gender. Let's see me, the man of the Kanto Warrior Family, defeat the enemy."
