The worst-case scenario became reality.
"I know that bastard Hori Motosaki will definitely take advantage of the situation, but have you ever found out the number of enemy troops?" Kyogoku Hidetsuna first cursed angrily, and then asked again.
"The number is about five hundred!"
"Fortunately, Master Saburo ordered the mobilization of troops in advance, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous! But in this case, should we go to save the Lord first, or should we resist Horimotozai's attack first?" At this time, Asami Sadazune suddenly saw something Master Sanlang broke into the palace, "I wonder how Master Sanlang thinks we should respond at this moment?"
Kyogoku Hidetsuna almost laughed out loud when he saw that Asami Sadatsuki actually asked a half-year-old child for advice. It's just that Kyogoku Hidetsuna also heard Kyogoku Takahiro mention Master Saburo's strategy of "sitting on a mountain and watching the tiger fight", so he also wanted to know what kind of strategy Master Saburo could come up with in the face of such a situation. .
Master Sanlang first looked at Mrs. Qinchuan, and then quickly came to sit next to Mrs. Qinchuan.
First, he bowed to several Kyogoku family retainers in the palace, and then slowly said, "Although Uesaka Castle is not a fortified city, it cannot be broken in one day."
"On the other hand, if Kamiheiji Castle and other places are captured by Horimotozai, even if we rescue my father who is trapped in Uesaka Castle, it will not make any difference!"
"Because by then we will be homeless!"
Having said this, Master Saburo suddenly took out a long scroll from his arms and spread it out on the ground, "This is a map with the geographical information of Kitaomi River. It took me and Sun Saburo and the others five years to make it. , detailed content!”
"My lords, please take a look. There is a vast plain around Uesaka Castle. No matter where our reinforcements pass, they will be discovered by the Asai family in advance. The Asai family will definitely send troops to intercept them, so even if the 300 troops in the city are sent to support, they will not be able to do it. to any effect."
"At the same time, Kamiheiji Castle will also be captured by Horimotozai. The gains are really not worth the losses!" Master Saburo analyzed the limitations and dangers of rescue in detail to Kyogoku Hidetsuna and others, and then continued, "So I think that we can only send a small number of troops to rescue him, and it is best to sneak into Uesaka Castle without anyone noticing, and then rescue my father."
"At the same time, my uncle and Tsushima Nori are in the Cage Castle of Shangheiji Castle, waiting for news about my father. Remember not to go to war easily." The 300 troops currently assembled in Shangheiji Castle are all miscellaneous soldiers, and the defenders are probably all Let alone fighting in the city or outdoors, it is no different from committing suicide.
"It's just that our family has not hired ninjas. Who should we send to Uesaka Castle?" Kyogoku Hidetsuna said with a troubled face.
Master Saburo smiled, "I only said to send a few people, but I didn't say that ninjas are needed! In fact, just leave this matter to me. The sword in my hand is already thirsty!"
"Absolutely not!" Unexpectedly, Mrs. Qinchuan, who was sitting in the main seat, spoke up at this time, "Master Saburo, mother knows that you are usually a little clever, but on such a big matter, you should listen to Mr. Shang and the others."
Mrs. Kotokawa was obviously worried about letting Master Saburo rescue Kyogoku Takahiro. She was afraid that Kyogoku Takahiro would be rescued and her son would be involved instead.
Unexpectedly, Asami Sadazune and Kyogoku Hidetsuna supported Master Saburo's plan, "Madam, although Master Saburo is young, his knowledge and courage are amazing. And this plan comes from Master Saburo, Master Sanlang should still be allowed to implement it, otherwise others will not be able to understand this plan and cause any changes, which will be troublesome!"
"That's right. Besides, we know a lot of people in the Asai family, so we will inevitably be recognized. However, Master Saburo's young age will not make people wary, and I also think that this matter must be done by Master Saburo!" "Asami Sadatsuki replied with an affirmative look.
Of course, there is another reason that neither Asami Sasuke nor Kyogoku Hidetsuna mentioned, that is, if they are left to handle this matter, if Kyogoku Takahiro fails to be rescued and Kyogoku Takahiro dies, then the blame will fall. They don't dare to carry it!
"Mother, you see, uncle and Mamoru have said this, so what do you have to worry about! Besides, I will take Sonzaburo and the others with me, and everything will be fine for sure!"
"Does Mother want to see Father starving in the cold Uesaka Castle?" At the end of the sentence, Master Saburo also played the emotional card.
Finally, Mrs. Qinchuan was convinced.
"Master Sanlang, be careful. Even if you can't save your father, my mother would like you to come back safely!" At this point, Mrs. Qinchuan was already in tears.
"Sunsanlang, immediately select a few warriors with outstanding martial arts skills at home to join us, the ones who are not afraid of death!"
"Zaemon, please immediately go to the pubs, bathhouses, and dormitories outside the castle town to get the news. Tell us that we are recruiting 10 people who dare to die for 500 kusen!"
"In half an hour, meet at the Ibuki Shrine outside the city!" After walking out of the residence, Master Saburo said loudly to Akao Kiyozuna and Endo Kyouyo beside him.
Half an hour later, in the Yutani Shrine outside the castle, Master Kyogoku Saburo saw a dozen young men brought by Kyouyo Endo and Kiyoshi Akao, all of whom were powerful men.
There were even two acquaintances inside!
"Youbei Sa, Umasuke, you are here too!" Master Saburo smiled and punched two young samurai who were similar in height to Master Saburo with his fist.
Both of them are relatives of the Kyogoku family.
Kyogoku Umasuke Takakatsu was the concubine of Kyogoku Mochikiyo, and was born into a concubine of the Kyogoku family. Kyogoku Uhei Sa is the adopted son of Kyogoku Hidetsuna. The two of them can be regarded as playmates with Master Saburo growing up.
"Master Saburo, please take us with you!" Kyogoku Takasatsu and Kyogoku Uheizuo said in unison. They were afraid that Master Saburo wouldn't take them with him.
Master Sanlang smiled and said, "I know the martial arts of the two of you. Since you are both here, then come with me!"
After saying that, Master Saburo turned to the other 10 men temporarily recruited by Endo Kyouyo, "You may not know my identity or what we will do next!"
"I just want to ask you one question! Are you afraid of death?"
"I'm not afraid!" How could a group of ronin who had eaten their last meal say "afraid of death" for the 50 pieces of money?
Master Saburo nodded, "You just need to remember to obey my orders in everything. After the mission is completed, you will be rewarded with 50 kuans regardless of whether you are alive or dead. Those who perform well can be hired as samurai of the Kyogoku family. !”
"And if anyone escapes from battle, that person will surely die by my sword! Do you hear me clearly?"
"Listen clearly!" This time everyone responded obviously much louder than before. If the few people just now were doing it for 50 kan, now they are doing it for the samurai status mentioned by Master Saburo.
No one will doubt whether what Master Saburo said is true, because their 500 strings are not something that just anyone can get!
