At three quarters of the hour on March 30, the 14th year of Astronomy (1546), New Zenkoji Temple.
Oda Nobunaga led a group of Oda troops and rushed towards the Shin-Zenko Temple aggressively, but they were instantly defeated in front of the tight defenses.
"Whose army is this?" Oda Nobunaga was so angry that he climbed to the top of a building. Just as he was about to look at the opponent's flag and formation, he was greeted by a burst of arrows. Several guards tried their best to cover up, and then Oda Nobunaga retreated under cover.
"Which family's flag is this?" Niwa Nagahide and other Oda Nobunaga's bodyguards were all confused - the Oda family in the East Kingdom would naturally not recognize the flag of the small wealthy family in Kansai thousands of miles away.
"One moji three stars, Aki Mori family." Oda Nobunaga seemed to be quite familiar with this flag. He smacked his lips and said confidently: "We have encountered a tough situation, but we are not our opponent."
"Aki Maori's family? What is it?" The guards all looked at each other in shock when they heard this.
"A subordinate of the Ouchi family?" Niwa Nagahide is well-educated and knowledgeable. He has heard a little bit about the layout of Kansai, but he still doesn't think the Mori family deserves much attention. "But they are just unknown people. Why should I be like this, young master?" nervous?"
"Retreat to regroup, survey the nearby terrain before attacking, and be careful of ambush." However, Oda Nobunaga seemed to be extremely cautious and proactively ordered the troops to retreat.
"What's the difference between this Mouri family and the Mimura family just now? Why do you, young master..." Niwa Nagahide and the guards were confused. "You were so violent when you attacked the Mimura family, but why were you so cautious when you met the Moori family? We are light soldiers. Isn't the purpose of attacking the west bank just to catch us by surprise? If we delay reorganizing here and wait until the main force of the Northern Army follows the news, it will be dangerous."
"It's so rare. Instead of urging me to retreat, Manzenyo, you urged me to attack." Oda Nobunaga laughed when he heard this, then shook his head and said: "Of course we still have to attack, but I am not a fool. I will die. Things still can’t be done.”
Opposite the military formation, inside Shin-Zenko-ji Temple.
"Fight just like we did just now." Mourimoto signaled the flag bearer to wave his horse seal and signaled to the surrounding soldiers: "Archers, be ready to suppress any enemy troops who climb up to observe the situation. As long as the Oda family cannot figure out the position of our defense line for a moment The bottom line is, they don't dare to attack for a moment. Just wait until our reinforcements arrive and they will be finished. If the Oda family really wants to attack, let the Yoshikawa family's ambush troops come out and attack their flanks."
"However, there is still one thing to do... We, the Maori Army, are right next to the Nizi Army..." After Maori Yuan deployed the defense in an orderly manner, he looked meaningfully at Kobayakawa Takakage, who had just returned, and gave him instructions. Said: "Takakage, go to Hokoji Temple immediately, find His Highness Owari (Tao Takafusa) of the Ouchi family, and ask him for instructions... How should our Maori Army "cover" the Nizi Army's rear? However, until we get a reply from the Ouchi family, we will continue to fulfill our obligations as members of the Northern Army. "
·
At the same time, inside the Liuparamita Temple in the north of Sansangendo Hall.
"Shin Zenkoji is engaged in battle?"
After receiving the notification from the Mori family, Otomo Gijin was shocked, "Aren't the Ouchi family and the Nizi family still fighting against each other from the Hokoji-Gonkyoji generation? Why did the Shinzenkoji behind them start fighting instead? "
"Reporting to His Majesty Otomo, they are enemies from the east coast. The flag is that of the Owari Oda family." The envoy of the Mori family reported truthfully, "There are suspected reinforcements behind them. I am not sure if they are the troops of the Saito family."
"Oda family?" Otomo Yoshizumi frowned and immediately stood up, strode to the window, held the window edge and looked to the south at Sanjusangendo Hall, which was the previous residence of the Oda family. There are many banners of the Oda family and the Saito family in the Sanjusangendo Hall, and it looks like there is a large army stationed there. But if the Oda Army and Saito Army really left Sanjusangendo to cross the river, then the entire Southern Army formation would seem to have a big hole in the middle, and it could be penetrated at any time.
"Is the information true?" Otomo Yizhen turned around and stared at the messenger of the Maori family. Although he was less than 20 years old, the fierceness and murderous intent that broke out in that moment made the Maori family, a samurai who had been in the army for many years, shudder.
"Of course it's true. I'm willing to guarantee it with my life." The Maori family
The messenger responded with his hands raised.
"Okay." Otomo Yizhen nodded slightly - he expected that the Maori family did not need to lie to him - the Ouchi family and the Ouchi family were allies, and the Maori family was a subordinate of the Ouchi family.
Then, the young and energetic young leader waved his hand and gave a direct and stern order: "The entire army is ordered to abandon the original position of Liuparamita Temple and attack Sanjusangendo Temple to the south."
"Young Master?" As an important member of the family who assisted Otomo Yoshin in the expedition, Totoji Kenren (later known as Tachibana Michizuki) immediately spoke and reminded after hearing this: "Please remember that the interests of the Otomo family should be given priority in this battle. No. It is necessary to make too risky a move for the victory of the Northern Army."
"Why did Zaemon (Totsugi Kanren) say this?" Taguchi Kanchan, a close confidant of Otomo Yoshi Town, retorted loudly after hearing this: "This battle in Kyoto has attracted the attention of the world. It is to show the world the martial power and strength of our Otomo family. How can there be any reason to be timid when you are leading a military strategy?"
"This is exactly the reason." Saito Nagami, another important minister of the Otomo family, also said the same thing: "Young Master should remember the martial arts of our ancestors and spread the prestige of our Otomo family throughout the world! The enemy's army is in chaos. This is God-given opportunity, why not take it?"
Hujikan didn't even say anything when he saw this. As an important member of the Dayou family, he naturally understands the undercurrents surging in the family. In recent years, the governor of the family, Otomo Yoshiken, has increasingly favored the Sanzi Shioichi Wan produced in the side room, and he has the intention of abolishing the elder and establishing the younger. Irida Micamako, who was assigned by Otomo Yoshiken as the teacher of his eldest son Otomo Yizhen, also had many conflicts with Otomo Yizhen. He frequently made slanderous remarks in front of Otomo Yoshiken, which aggravated the gap between father and son. Therefore, it can be said that everyone in the Otomo family knew that Otomo Yoshikan and Irida Makomai's intention to depose Otomo Yoshin and appoint the third son Shioichimaru as the successor of the family governor.
However, Otomo Yoshizhen has been smart and capable since he was a child, and has received the support of a large number of retainers. Taguchi Yasuchika and Saito Nagami, who just spoke, are among them. They firmly oppose Otomo Yoshiken's idea of abolishing the establishment. Due to the collective opposition of the retainers, Otomo Yoshiken is currently unable to take further action. But even so, the retainers of the eldest son Yoshizumi's faction were still worried, fearing that they would be treated as the eldest son's party members by Otomo Yoshikazu and Irida Mima sincere.
The arrangement for Otomo Yizhen to lead the Otomo Army to the expedition was also the result of the game between the two sides. Otomo Yizhen and his supporters tried to achieve military success, gain fame, and defend the status of Yizhen's successor. On the other hand, Otomo Yoshikazu and Iruda Yasimai followed the trend and sent Otomo Yoshizumi and the retainers who supported him to Luo, hoping to take the opportunity to squeeze them out of the core of power.
Therefore, for Otomo Yizhen, Taguchi Kanachika, Saito Nagami and others, the Battle of Kamiro was a battle that absolutely could not be lost. Not only must we win, but we must also make great contributions to the Dayou family as much as possible. Otherwise, not only will the position of the heirs be shaken, but their lives and fortunes may even be jeopardized.
Of course, the reason why Totoji Kenren appeared in Otomo's Kamikawa Army with his own deployment is because his own position is also in favor of Otomo Yizhen, but he is not as hardcore as Taguchi Kanuchi and Saito Nagano. That’s all. Naturally, he would not stop his young master from trying to achieve military success.
So, at five o'clock in the hour on March 30, the fourteenth year of Tianwen (1546), the troops of the Dayou family poured out from the Liuparamita Temple in a mighty manner and rushed towards the south in a steady stream. At the same time, the Otomo family also sent a request for help to Miyoshi Changqing, the general of the Northern Army, and asked Miyoshi Changqing to arrange troops to follow the Otomo family to the south.
·
"Did the Northern Army in Liuparamita Temple move?"
Not long after the Otomo family set off, Saito Dosan on the other side of the Shichijo Bridge received the news. As a wily man, before crossing west, he had already set up sentries around Sanjusangendo Hall to monitor the surrounding movements.
"Yes, the flag is Anzu, the Otomo family's troops." The Saito family's scout reported back.
"I can't figure out what those Kyushu Hayabusa people are thinking..." Saito Douzan smacked his lips. In this era of limited information, he didn't know what the situation was like in the Otomo family, nor could he judge the Otomo family's desire to attack. How high.
"Do you want to withdraw to Sanjusangendo?" Mitsuhide Akechi asked quickly, sweat was already pouring on his forehead, "It's still too late to go back and defend now."
"Of course I won't go." Saito Douzan decisively denied, "It's obviously a thankless job, who wants to go?"
"Then our retreat back to the east coast will be cut off soon?" Mitsuhide Akechi asked anxiously upon seeing this.
"We won't go back to the east coast. If we want to evacuate, we will evacuate from the west coast. Inaba, Ando, and Ujia." Saito Michizan named the three strong men in the family in one breath, and at the same time pointed behind him with his big hand, "Leader The troops are deployed southward to ensure our retreat along the west bank of the Kamogawa River toward Chofukuji Temple. If we encounter any unexpected situation, retreat immediately."
"Then..." Akechi Mitsuhide was about to ask a question, but he knew the answer as soon as he spoke.
"Of course." Saito Douzan showed a kind smile, "Don't inform this formation."
