Mihao Changqing did not show off, and spoke eloquently, telling all the plans of the Mihao family:
"Our ninjas have reported that Shiokawa Masatoshi's rebellion must be at the behest of Kisawa Nagamasa, and the purpose is to introduce the Miyoshi Army into Settsu. Kisawa Nagamasa will then lead the troops to drive directly behind them. Assisting us in countering the rebellion is actually to destroy the main force of the Miyoshi family in Settsu."
"But now that we are aware of this attempt, we are interested in taking advantage of the tricks and using them, because we also have our own trump card - that is the guardian of Hanoi Kingdom, Yusa Kawachi (Yusa Chokyo). Before Yusa Kawachi Although he and Kizawa Nagamasa expelled Hatakeyama Owari (Hatakeyama Uecho), a close confidant of the Hosokawa governor, and supported Hatakeyama Harima (Hatakeyama Masakuni) to rule Hanoi, the two families have always been distinct. Kizawa Nagamasa's The power is in North River, while the Yusa family is in South River."
"And compared to Hatakeyama Harima, who was manipulated by Kisawa Nagamasa in everything, Yusagouchi actually had a more favorite puppet - Hatakeyama Sakyou (Hatakeyama Nagasune) who was attached to the Yusa family. But at the time, Kisawa Nagamasa had With the support of Kii, Yamato, and Miyoshi Echigo, Yusa Kawachi was so powerful that Yusa Kawachi did not dare to challenge him, so he agreed to let Hatakeyama Harima inherit the Kawachi Hatakeyama family. After a period of running-in, the two sides continued to conflict in Kawachi, and they had long been estranged. . Therefore, Yusakawachi has long been connected with our Miyoshi family and plans to get rid of Kizawa Nagamasa together."
"In this battle, let's give Kizawa Nagamasa a shot at 'the mantis stalks the cicada, and the oriole follows behind.'" Use the main force of our Miyoshi family as bait to lure Nagamasa Kisawa to Settsu, and then Yusa Kawauchi launches a coup in the territory, banishes Hatakeyama Harima, supports Hatakeyama Sakyo to the throne, and expels the Yusa family's power from Kawachi. Once Kitakawachi is captured by the Yusa family, the main force of the Kizawa family alone will lose its way to retreat to Yamato and Kii, and is destined to be destroyed. "
"It's just that there is a variable in this plan. This is where we need help from the Imagawa family and the Takeda family." Miyoshi Nagakei changed the subject and looked at Taiyuan Xuezai seriously, "Kizawa Nagamasa is not fighting alone. He also has his own ally in the Hosokawa family - that is, the traitor Miyoshi Prime Minister of our Miyoshi clan. That guy is now serving as the Kyoto garrison and holds the military power of the Hosokawa family's troops in Kyoto. If he rushes to assist Hatakeyama during the Hanoi coup Harima, Yusa Kawauchi will have a hard time succeeding.”
"However, Prime Minister Miyoshi has a weakness, that is, he does not have many personal soldiers around him. The Hosokawa family's troops in Kyoto and the shogunate's subordinates are only nominally under his command. If you can control him personally, you can block his deployment The troops, the Hosokawa Army, and the public had reason to listen to the instructions and not listen to the announcement. The Miyoshi family hoped that the Imagawa family and the Takeda family would violently attack Dairenji Temple, the residence of the Miyoshi Prime Minister in Kyoto. The movements of our Miyoshi family in Kyoto have been Under surveillance, it is difficult to move, and I can only rely on you as passers-by."
After Taiyuan Xuezai frowned and thought for a moment, he asked a question in a low voice: "It's possible, but I don't know what the attitude of the Hosokawa leader is? In this battle, the Miyoshi family, the Kizawa family, the Hatakeyama family, and the Yusa family The encounter between soldiers can be said to be a major civil strife in the Hosokawa family. As the governor of the family, Governor Hosokawa cannot sit idly by and ignore it. What should he do if he orders the Hosokawa army in Kyoto to take action?"
"Master Xuezai, please rest assured. My lord has given instructions. If we just get rid of the female cadre Kagizawa Nagamasa, my lord will be very happy and even promised to return to Kyoto from Makishima Castle after we take action to call on the evil spirits." The Sichuan army and the shogunate's ministers captured Miyoshi Prime Minister. But the lord is unwilling to take risks and will only come forward after the victory is in hand, so you must initially control the situation." Miyoshi Nagakei looked at Matsuhisa Hide, who looked at him. He took out a secret letter with the signature of Hosokawa Harumoto from his pocket and handed it to Taiyuan Xue Zhai. After Taiyuan Xuezhai read it carefully, he returned the secret letter.
"If there is no objection, let you make your own decision. We will help you sneak into Kyoto. As for whether you want to place a bet and on which side you want to place the bet, it all depends on you." Miyoshi Changqing saw that everyone had already acquiesced, He cupped his hands without any politeness or delay, got on his horse and left gracefully.
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On March 11, the twelfth year of Tenmon (1543), with the secret help of the Miyoshi family ninjas, the Imagawa family and the Takeda family sneaked into Kyoto again and hid around Anrakuji Temple on the east side of Kyoto.
Late at night, everyone in the mission had fallen asleep, but Taiyuan Xuezai, Imagawa Yoshimoto, and Takeda Harunobu were still discussing the plan proposed by the Miyoshi family under the candlelight:
"The Miyoshi family currently has about 9,000 men and 3,000 soldiers in Kinki. The Kizawa family has 18,000 men and 6,000 soldiers. The Yusa family and the Hatakeyama family both have more than 3,000 men and more than 1,000 soldiers. Defense. Kyoto's Prime Minister Miyoshi himself only had 1,000 direct descendants, and his combat troops were no more than 300, while the Hosokawa Army in Kyoto and the Shogunate's Hōgōkō both numbered around 3,000."
Takeda Harunobu read the collected intelligence, holding a writing brush in his hand and scribbling numbers on the side: "The Hosokawa clan's direct-controlled troops are scattered throughout the territory. If there is a change in Kinki, they cannot be mobilized in a hurry. Makishima Castle The main force of 10,000 is still confronting the Rokkaku family at the South Omi border, and it is impossible to participate in this coup."
"That's 12,000 people from the Miyoshi clan and Yusa family, and 24,000 people from the Kizawa family, Hatakeyama family, and Miyoshi branch family." Imagawa Yoshimoto estimated a rough number, "If we can't successfully kidnap Miyoshi Echigo, The 3,000 Hosokawa troops and 3,000 shogunate soldiers in Kyoto may also be mobilized by him. But if our attack succeeds, these 6,000 people will fall to Miyoshi Chikuzen's side under the orders of Commander Hosokawa."
"It's a dangerous situation." After Imagawa Yoshimoto finished his calculations, he was slightly retreating. "Even if our surprise attack on Miyoshi Echigo succeeds, the Miyoshi family's military strength will still be at a disadvantage. If it fails, it will be doomed."
"Is it possible for Chief Hosokawa to declare Kizawa Nagamasa a traitor and have the entire Hosokawa family attack him?" Takeda Harunobu raised another possibility.
"Unlikely. Although Chief Hosokawa does not trust Kizawa Nagamasa, his trust in Miyoshi Chikuzen is not that good. How could he go to the fire for Miyoshi Chikuzen? If he ends up in person, the Hosokawa family and the Kizawa family The relationship between the Miyoshi family and the Kizawa family has reached the point of turning against each other. If he loses, the Hosokawa family will be discredited. But as long as he does not end, the conflict between the Miyoshi family and the Kizawa family is nothing more than an internal fight within the Hosokawa family, and he can still come forward. Mediate and reap the benefits." Taiyuan Xuezhai clearly understood these things about the Hosokawa family.
"If this is the case, the Miyoshi family has little chance of winning. Do we really want to participate?" Imagawa Yoshimoto's fighting spirit is rapidly declining as the situation is analyzed. "There is no need to risk your life for some interests in the DPRK." Bar."
"Of course, as a teacher, we are not stupid. We will definitely sit back and watch what happens. If the Sanhao family goes well on the front line, we will come out and sell him a favor. If he does not go well, we will definitely pretend that nothing happened and run away as soon as possible." Taiyuan Xuezhai also carried it clearly and said with a very philistine smile.
"How could Kizawa Nagamasa be Miyoshi Chikuzen's opponent?" Takeda Harunobu felt that the caution of Imagawa Yoshimoto and Taihara Sekssai was unfounded, "That mantis has been targeted by the oriole, and there is no way to run away."
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On March 12, the twelfth year of Tenmon (1543), Hosokawa Harumoto ordered Miyoshi Nagakei to personally lead the army to quell the rebellion of Hosokawa Takakuni's remnant party Shiokawa Masatoshi. Miyoshi Nagakei then ordered 5,000 troops in Izumi Province and entered Settsu via Kizawa Nagamasa's Kawachi territory.
Both Kizawa Nagamasa and Miyoshi Nagakei were retainers of the Hosokawa family. Before the two families turned against each other, Kizawa Nagamasa would naturally not stop Miyoshi Nagakei from mobilizing military forces, and even personally organized a banquet for the Miyoshi army to see off.
"Have a nice trip, Your Highness Chikuzen." Kizawa Nagamasa raised his wine glass and greeted Miyoshi Changqing with a smile.
"This wine is still warm. I will wait until I succeed before I drink it with His Highness Sakyo." Miyoshi Changqing did not drink, but slowly placed the wine glass on the tray held up by the servant, saying meaningfully He glanced at Kizawa Nagamasa and said, "See you later."
After Miyoshi Chokei entered Settsu, he joined Miyoshi Choitsu's 4,000 people in Settsu in the southwest, crossed the territory of Settsu's wealthy families such as the Ikeda family, Miyake family, and Itami family to the north, and began to besiege Ikko Castle in the mountainous area in the northern part of Settsu. . Yanchuan Zhengnian knew that he was outmatched, so he calmly chose Cage City.
Looking at the impenetrable Ikku City, Miyoshi Changqing smiled and said to Miyoshi Changit, who was commanding the troops to besiege the city: "Do you know why they took the initiative to rebel, but stayed behind closed doors?"
"Please make it clear, my lord." Although Mihao Changyi was considered the elder of Mihao Changqing, he was always respectful to his talented junior family governor and never put on airs.
"The dog is barking because there is an owner behind it." Miyoshi Changqing raised his eyebrows, looked in the direction of Hanoi, and acted with familiarity.
As a heroic family governor, he should be confident in order to win the trust of his retainers: "Kizawa Nagamasa, the dogs have been beaten, why don't you, the dog owner, come out?"
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However, Kizawa Nagamasa is also a nominal minister of the Hosokawa family. Although the Hosokawa family is not as powerful as it was back then, they are not so weak that they are at the mercy of others. As long as Hosokawa Harumoto did not issue an order, Kizawa Nagamasa was not qualified to use weapons in Kinki. Seeing that the Kizawa family could not move, Ikokujo became as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. He even sent envoys to Miyoshi Nagakei and Hosokawa Harumoto to ask for surrender, but they were decisively rejected. Kizawa Nagamasa was surprisingly calm. Even if the chess pieces were in danger, he had no intention of rushing forward - he did not even ask Hosokawa Harumoto for permission to send troops.
However, just as Miyoshi Changqing was preparing to launch a general attack on Yiku City, something unexpected happened.
On March 17, the twelfth year of Tianwen (1543), outside the city of Settsu Province.
"Your Highness, it's not good!"
Just when Miyoshi Changqing was dressed in armor and went to the front line to command his troops to attack the city, the scouts hurriedly found him.
Miyoshi Changqing was a little irritated by his interrupted rhythm, but he knew that he must not show such negative emotions to his subordinates on the battlefield, so he immediately adjusted his facial expression and asked calmly: "What happened?"
"It's reversed, it's all reversed!" The scout of the Mihaoshi family was so panicked that he couldn't even speak clearly, and he didn't even add the subject.
"Who rebelled?" Miyoshi Changqing was also a little upset, and even wanted to yell at the big-tongued scout in front of him, but he still asked patiently.
"Your Highness, come and see!" The scout pointed south without any explanation, motioning for Miyoshi Changqing to follow him. While Miyoshi Changqing was slandering his fuss in his heart, he patted his horse to follow, jumped up a hill, looked eastward - and then froze there.
I saw countless troops with six-color flags heading towards Miyoshi's family on the way back to their territory. Their numbers were overwhelming. If you take a closer look, you can distinguish the Ikeda family, the Itami family, the Miyake family and many other important Japanese people in Settsu.
what happened? No order was issued to recruit the people of the country to help suppress the rebellion, and no contact was received from the people of these countries.
Only then did Sanhao Changqing realize the meaning of the phrase "rebellion, everything is rebellion."
The people in the eastern part of Settsu have all rebelled.
And where their troops were pointing was the undefended grain road of the Mihaoshi family - no one could have imagined that there would be enemies in the safe rear.
