Looking at the letter in his hand that had just been sent from Ii City, Tanaya Akimasa suddenly couldn't believe it.
Tianwu Ishimi Shouden personally said:
Takashima County has been at peace for a long time, and there should not be another war. However, the Takashima family was greedy for profit, and took advantage of the family's unpreparedness to launch a surprise attack, causing the family to lose their home in the city. Every time I think of this, I feel heartbroken and wish I could kill Gao Dao and stay in the middle of the country.
However, our family is weak in strength and always has the desire to kill the enemy, but has no ability to defend against the enemy.
Fortunately, Shi Jian Shoudian sent troops to the south. We knew that Ishi Jian Shoudian was definitely not his enemy, and we were willing to hand over the cities of Iijing. I only hoped that Shi Jian Shoudian could clear up the world and eliminate evil spirits.
My pen and ink are limited, so I cannot fully express my heartfelt words. If I can return to my old place, Xinzhuang, I would like to see the stone and watch the horse's head. Even if I die, I will have no regrets.
On October 6th, the fourth year of Eiroku, Xinzhuang Suruga Mamoru presented his tribute (here is the flower bet 1 of Xinzhuang Naohuan).
After reading the letter again and confirming that he could read it correctly, Tianya Akimasa handed the letter to the retainers in the formation, "What does this mean, Mr. Shinzhuang?"
After everyone read the letter, Kasahara Kiyosuna on the side said in a deep voice, "According to the meaning in the letter, the Shinzhuang family seems to intend to surrender to the family?"
"I think so too. It seems that the new banker can no longer block our attack!" Haijin Zhengyuan clenched his fists and said with excitement.
Tianya Meimasa walked back and forth, lowering his head and thinking about something.
The content of the letter sent by the new dealer is very simple, and it just explains two things.
First, the new banker does not want to fight, let alone become the enemy of the Tianya family. However, the ambition of the Takashima family provoked a war and even attacked Xinzhuang City, forcing Xinzhuang to fight back.
Secondly, the new banker is now weak and it is impossible to take revenge. It just so happened that the Tagaya family also sent troops to Takashima County, and the Shinzhuang family was willing to submit to the Tagaya family and become their retainers.
Of course, the new dealer also put forward two conditions for a sneak attack in the letter.
First, the new banker is in a panic now and confused about the future. If the Takashima family can defeat the Takashima family, then the new banker will naturally follow the Takashima family's lead.
Second, the new villagers hoped to preserve the old territory of Xinzhuang City after surrendering to the Tianya family.
"Do you think our family should agree to the new banker's conditions?" Obviously, after thinking about it for a while, Tianya Akimasa was tempted.
"By agreeing to the new banker's conditions, we can avoid casualties in our family. If we don't agree, I am confident that I can take over Ijing City within an hour. So whether to accept the new banker's proposal or not depends entirely on the master!" Kaijin Zhengyuan said with a look of "I" It doesn't matter.
Tanaya Meimasa nodded and was about to say something. Kasahara Kiyosuna on the side spoke at this time, "My lord, I think this family should consider it carefully. There is something strange about the surrender of the new banker. If you really want to surrender, why didn't you make a decision yesterday? ?”
"The new banker will not shed tears until he sees the coffin. Yesterday, he tried to resist our attack with an egg against a stone. Now he wants to surrender when he sees that he can't defeat him. This is normal." Tanaya Meimasa waved his hand and stopped Kasahara Kiyoshi who wanted to continue. Gang: "Besides, if the new banker dares to raise conditions, there should be no fraud."
"I just received news that the Takashima family's troops have crossed the Ishida River and will reach the vicinity of Ii Castle within two hours. So it doesn't matter if Ii Castle is not attacked, just use your energy to deal with the Takashima family!"
"As long as we defeat the Takashima family, we won't be able to decide whether the new banker will really surrender!" Tanaya Mingmasa half-squinted his eyes, with strong confidence flashing in his eyes.
"The attack on the Tagaya family has stopped. It seems that Father's letter has worked!"
On the tower of Ii Castle, after seeing the ashigaru of the Taya family retreating, Shinjo Naomasa let out a long sigh of relief.
"Calculate the casualties, seize the time to treat the injured, and make emergency repairs throughout the city."
"ha!"
The fighting in Ii Castle temporarily stopped, and Kyogoku Takamasa also rushed over from Hakogokuyama Castle with the Kyogoku family's troops.
Kuchiki Takazuna came to Kyogoku Takamasa with a dark circle under his eyes. From last night to now, Kuchiki Takazuna has been here watching every move of Iijo.
"Lord Kyogoku, the Taya family started to attack half an hour ago, but the attack suddenly stopped just now, and the Taya family's troops retreated again."
"The resistance of the new banker is so tenacious?" Kyogoku Takamasa secretly rejoiced. The more fierce the resistance of the new banker, the greater the casualties. This is exactly what Kyogoku Takamasa wants to see.
"Thank you for your hard work, Genzaemon. You can go down and rest first. We'll be your friends here!"
Kuchiki Takazuna nodded, and after taking two steps, he suddenly turned back and looked directly at Kyogoku Takamasa without saying a word.
After a long while, Kuchiki Takazuna finally said, "Kyogoku-lord, I have a merciless request. I wonder if Kyogoku-den can accept it?"
"Tell me more."
"After this battle, I want to serve Kyogoku-den and become a samurai of the Kyogoku family. I wonder if Kyogoku-den would accept me?" After saying this, Kuchiki Takazuna raised his head with a sincere expression.
Kyogoku Takamasa stared at Kuchiki Takazuna for several seconds, then smiled softly and replied affirmatively, "It would be great if Genzaemon is willing to join. I am honored!"
"Thank you!" Kuchiki Takazuna simply said thanks, then turned and left.
Looking at Kuchiki Takazuna's leaving figure, Kyogoku Takamasa didn't know what he was thinking.
At noon, the sun rises overhead, emitting multi-colored brilliance.
Kyogoku Takamasa and others were lurking in a mountain forest southwest of Ii City, nonchalantly waiting for the battlefield in Ii City to roil again.
Soon, a force appeared from the south of Yijing City, with flag seals of "Four Eyes Knot" fluttering in the wind.
The Takashima family finally arrived.
"Lord, the Tagaya family has stopped its offensive against Ii Castle and has set up a formation on the plain east of Ii Castle." A detective quickly came to Takashima Takamochi's horse.
Takashima Gaochi sat on the horse, holding a whip and looking straight ahead, "The new banker is really tenacious to be able to persist to this point. It seems that we have to consider the new banker's proposal."
"The new banker's combat power is still very strong in Takashima County. If the new banker can be recruited as a support, it will play a vital role in deterring Tanaka, Kuchiki, Yokoyama, Nagata and other branch families." Takashima Takano also nodded in agreement.
Early this morning, before dawn, Takashima Takamochi received a letter from Ii Castle.
There is no need to go into details about the content of the letter. The general meaning is that although the Shinzhuang family and the Takashima family are old enemies, behind closed doors, we are all citizens of Takashima County. The Tianya family was sent by the Asai family of Ixiang County, and they were outsiders.
Now that foreign enemies are invading, my new banker is not ignorant of the general situation, so I am willing to join forces with the Takashima family to fight against the Taya family. He only hopes to preserve his family name after the war and secure the territory north of the Ishida River.
The new banker's letter was sincere and the request was reasonable. Coupled with the "strong combat effectiveness" shown by the new banker at this moment, what reason did Takashima Takachi have to say no to the new banker?
In fact, when you get here, it is not difficult to see how spicy the old ginger in Xinzhuang Zhikuan is.
With just two letters, the new banker has left two escape routes at the same time. No matter who is the final winner of this battle, the new banker can still keep his family name.
