I am Tianya Akimasa.
It was once not favored.
Faced with the tremendous pressure brought by the identity of the Asai family's son-in-law and adopted son.
There was also the indifference of other Asai retainers.
I have been lost and confused.
I've had pain and I've been hurt.
Even my wife doesn't understand me.
But I never give up!
Like now.
I lost count of how far I ran.
I can still feel the very real desire in my heart.
Ask me to rise up and move forward bravely.
I am Tianya Akimasa, and I am in a panic right now!
On the mountain road leading to Akasaka Mountain from the north of Ii Castle, looking at the pursuers behind him who seemed to be unaware of their fatigue, Tanaya Akimasa just wanted to say "p" in his heart.
"Why is the new banker chasing after my family?"
"Obviously Takashima Gaochi is closer to them, but the new dealer abandoned Takashima Gaochi to chase me!"
"The one who captured Xinzhuang City was Takashima Takachi. The enemy of the new village should be Takashima Takamochi! What on earth is going on!"
Tianya Meimasa didn't understand why the group of people behind him only had trouble with him.
Just now, Takashima Takamochi and Tagaya Akimasa began to retreat from the battlefield almost at the same time. However, what is strange is that the enemy troops who attacked from behind the Takashima family actually left the escaping Takashima Takamochi alone and went straight to Tagaya Akimasa.
No matter how Tianya Mingmasa ran away, this team of pursuers would not let go. Tianwu Meimasa was so frightened that he did not dare to take the main road, because it would be easy to be overtaken by the enemy if he took the main road. Therefore, Tianya Meimasa did not escape directly towards Tianya Castle, but turned to Akasaka Mountain, preparing to get rid of the pursuers first.
Less than half an hour later.
After chasing for so long, he still couldn't catch up with Tagaya Akimasa, and Kyogoku Takamasa also felt quite regretful.
In fact, after being trained by Kyogoku Takamasa and others, the Kyogoku family's ashigaru have improved both in combat effectiveness and personal strength. In particular, the marching speed has been rapidly improved through daily long-distance running with heavy weights.
Unfortunately, the terrain of Mount Akasaka is complex and the mountain roads are rugged. It is normal for Kyogoku Takamasa and others to lose track even if they are not familiar with the terrain.
"Lord, are you still chasing me?" Akao Kiyosuna and the others gasped, pointing to the mountain road ahead covered by weeds and asked.
Kyogoku Takamasa put his sword back into its scabbard and shook his head, "We can't catch up even if we pursue him. The rear team will change to the front team and withdraw!"
"Although we did not catch Tagaya Akimasa, the Tagaya family will definitely suffer heavy casualties after this battle. The top priority is to return to Ii City, seize the time to prepare our troops, and march towards the Tagaya family as quickly as possible without giving Tagaya Akimasa any chance to breathe."
"Otherwise, if Tianya Akimasa asks Asai Ryomasa for help, all efforts will be in vain!"
Back at Yijing City, although there was still a mess outside the city, the people of the new banker had almost cleaned up the battlefield.
Seeing Kyogoku Takamasa and others returning, Shinjo Naomasa immediately rushed forward to greet him. He looked at Kyogoku Takamasa excitedly and said, "Kyogoku-don, I met the name of Yasha Saburo below today. Kyogoku-den's plan today is real." It’s breathtaking!”
"The complete victory in this battle is all thanks to the power of Kyogoku-den. Not only did it defeat the two powerful enemies of Takashima and Tagaya, but it also saved my new banker and the upside down! Please accept my prayers!" As he said this, Shinjo Naomasa solemnly said to him He bowed to Gaozheng Jingji.
Kyogoku Takamasa helped Shinjo Naomasa up with a smile, "Tibetans don't have to be like this. The Takashima family disobeyed my orders and brazenly attacked the Shinjo family as my retainers. This move is tantamount to rebellion! As the guardian of Omi, my family will pacify Rebellion is just a matter of duty, so why do Tibetans need to say thank you?"
Xinzhuang Naomasa raised his head and glanced at Kyogoku Takamasa, but did not answer.
In what Kyogoku Takamasa just said, he regarded the Shinzhuang family as retainers of the Kyogoku family. Although this is indeed the case, Xinzhuang Naochang still dare not respond easily because Xinzhuang Naohuan is not dead yet.
"Kyogoku-don, now that the Shinzhuang family and the Tamaya family have been repelled, what should we do next?" Xinzhuang Naomasa took the opportunity to change the topic.
"This time the Takashima family is defeated, Yokoyama and other Takashima people will take the opportunity to cause chaos. Therefore, Takashima Vietchu will definitely mobilize the remaining soldiers to return to their base of Qingshui Mountain Castle. Then the new Zhuang family territory north of the Azumi River will naturally be occupied by the Takashima family. give up!"
"That's why I think the new banker should quickly go south to regain the lost ground!"
"What about you, Kyogoku-don?" Shinjo Naomasa then asked.
Kyogoku Takamasa pointed to the north, "The Tagaya family is defeated. This God-given opportunity must not be missed, so I will march towards the Tagaya family territory next."
"That being the case, please be careful in everything you do in Kyogoku Palace! I still need to go to the city to report this matter to my father, so I will leave first!"
Ignoring Shinjo Naomasa who was leaving, Kyogoku Takamasa waved to Kuchiki Takazuna who was not far away, "Genzaemon, are you going back to Hakokwan Castle?"
Due to the shortage of manpower, Kyogoku Takamasa also brought over Kuchiki Takatsuna and others who were stationed at Hakotsuyama Castle.
Kuchiki Takazuna opened his mouth to speak but then stopped, and then he suddenly knelt down on the ground as if he had made up his mind, "Kuchiki Genzaemon, Kyogoku-den, I would like to serve you by the side of Kyogoku-den from now on. !”
Kuchiki Takazuna is not stupid. Kyogoku Takamasa's operation today completely convinced Kuchiki Takazuna. Since there is no way to get ahead in the new banker, why not switch to the Kyogoku family?
Kyogoku Takamasa looked at Kuchiki Takazuna with great interest and said, "Genzaemon has this intention, so naturally I will not refuse!"
"Please give me your advice in the future!"
"I am willing to die for Kyogoku Palace!"
Kyogoku Takamasa helped Kuchiki Takatsuna up, then turned to Akao Kiyosuna and others who were searching for loot on the battlefield and said, "Misaku Mamoru, order everyone to prepare to assemble! Our target should be the Taya family's territory, not These rags abandoned on the battlefield!"
Cleaning the battlefield is a time-consuming task. Weapons, equipment, food and other items scattered across the battlefield can be seen everywhere. In addition, corpses on the battlefield need to be covered up, otherwise an epidemic will break out. Most importantly, there are still heads to be hunted
Akao Kiyosuna slowly picked up a saber from a samurai lying on the ground, touched the blade gently with his hand, and then said in surprise, "I didn't expect there to be such a good sword here!"
After saying that, he lowered his head and looked at the corpse at his feet, "For the sake of this knife, I, Akao Misakusaku, will cut off your head!"
The other party was a samurai after all, so Akao Kiyosuna decided to do it himself, otherwise it would undoubtedly be an insult to the fallen samurai to let the Ashigaru come.
Gently wiping the sword in his hand, Akao Kiyosuna took two steps back, then gently lifted the samurai's body up and let it kneel on the ground.
"Ha!" Akao Kiyozuna immediately yelled, and then suddenly raised the sword in his hand above his head, ready to strike!
Suddenly, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Akao Kiyoshi. Immediately afterwards, Akao Kiyosuna's hand was held tightly by another pair of hands, and a voice sounded in Akao Kiyosuna's ears.
"Your Excellency, please don't do anything, I'm not dead yet!"
