"The Rokkaku family has been coveting the land in the north of Omi for a long time. With tens of thousands of troops heading north, is there any reason to retreat easily?"
"Although the Rokkaku family was defeated by the Bizen defense the day before yesterday, they were not injured. With the strength of the Rokkaku family, they are still capable of fighting." Kyogoku Takamasa said with a half-smile, "It is said that the Rokkaku family was defeated and retreated to Sawayama Castle, far away from here. It’s only more than thirty miles away. If the news of the war between our family and Bizenmori reaches the ears of the Rokkaku family, I wonder how the Rokkaku family will respond?"
"Hahahaha!" Unexpectedly, Asai Ryomasa laughed loudly and said, "Sakyo should not use clever words to enter the palace. Yesterday, my family and the Rokkaku family agreed to stop the army. There is no possibility of sending troops."
"Is it?"
"That's not what I said yesterday when I entered Fujiyama Castle to find you."
"What did Shinfujiyama Castle Keeper say?" Asai Ryomasa's face began to look unnatural.
The corners of Kyogoku Takamasa's lips raised slightly, and then he continued to answer, "I entered Fujiyama Castle on the orders of Shobi Shobi of the Rokkaku Bullet. I hope that my family can go south along the Amano River to attack the defense of Bichu. When we start the war, we will send our troops on our backs." After the attack on the Bizen garrison.”
"The other party also promised that after the deal is completed, all the territories of the Inugami counties south of the Amano River will be returned to my family. You know, this condition is too generous, and I have no reason to refuse."
"Since you have a secret agreement with Rokkaku, why do you tell me now?" Asai Ryomasa expressed disbelief.
"It's very simple. I can't trust the Rokkaku family."
"The secret agreement with the Rokkaku family is to provide our family with a final guarantee. However, if our family and the Asai family cannot fight, the Rokkaku family will naturally not send troops. Then Kitaomi is still Kitaomi, and Bizen Mamoru thinks this is inappropriate. Okay?"
"Everyone says that Saburo Yasha is very resourceful, and today I fully agree with this! But when Sakyo enters the palace, are you really not afraid of death?"
"What are you afraid of?" Kyogoku Takamasa said with an exaggerated expression, "Even if we lose all our territory and move to Kyoto at worst, I'm tired of Omi's tired land anyway."
"But Bizen is guarding the hard-earned inheritance. Are you really willing to accompany me and gamble with your family's name?"
Asai Ryomasa really didn’t dare.
It is not easy for a wealthy family like Asai Ryomasa to get rich, but it took a lot of effort to achieve what it is today. This time they defeated the Rokkaku family again. It can be said that the Asai family will no longer be threatened by the Rokkaku family for a long time in the future.
In this way, it only takes a few years of Asai Ryomasa secretly gathering momentum to completely control Kitanomi.
But now, if Asai Ryomasa is asked to use his family name and a territory of more than 100,000 koku to accompany Kyogoku Gaomasa, Asai Ryomasa is really reluctant.
Horimasa, who was following Asai Ryomasa, felt something was wrong in the atmosphere at this time. He was afraid that Asai Ryomasa was really deceived by Kyogoku Takamasa, so he quickly stepped forward and said angrily, "Damanai! Kukaku! (Shut up) ! Yellow-mouthed child!)"
"Horimotozai, who are you, how dare you act so arrogantly in front of Sakyo entering the palace?" Kyogoku Hidemasa walked out from Kyogoku Takamasa and yelled loudly.
"You kid with a yellow mouth, how dare you talk nonsense, do you think my sword is harmful?"
"Your sword is sharp, but my sword is not bad at all!" Kyogoku Hidemasa suddenly glared angrily.
Hori Motosuke suddenly became a little scared, and quickly said to Asai Ryomasa who was standing aside, "Bizen guard the palace, don't listen to Kyogoku's words, the Rokkaku family has withdrawn, and there is no possibility of returning!"
"Why don't I know this?" Ryomasa Asai glared at Hori Motozai, "But if you are not afraid of ten thousand, you are afraid of the worst. It is better to be careful."
"Send the order, the entire army retreats three miles and waits for orders."
"ha!"
"When Sakyo enters the palace, the Asai family will withdraw like this?"
When Kyogoku Takamasa and others returned to the city, Kyogoku Hidemasa asked in astonishment.
"It's too early to say withdrawal now. Asai Ryomasa has to wait and see. Although what he said just now can make Asai Ryomasa suspicious, it is not enough to make Asai Ryomasa withdraw. Next, we have to see whether the Rokkaku family cooperates. ”
"Anyway, my lord defeated the Asai family's offensive with just a few words. It's really admirable."
"Having said that, we can't take it lightly and beware of being attacked by the Asai family."
"I'm going to make arrangements right now." Kyogoku Hidemasa stepped forward to take the order.
Facts have proved that Kyogoku Takamasa's words really frightened Asai Ryomasa.
After retreating three miles, Asai Ryomasa immediately called the Monotami Banto and asked him to send all the detective squads to Sawa Mountain Castle to see if the Rokkaku family had withdrawn its troops.
Thirty miles away, it only took two hours to run back and forth. That night, a detective found Asai Ryomasa.
"Sir, there are still thousands of troops of the Rokkaku family around Zuohe Mountain City, and the flag seal of the leader of the Rokkaku family is also in the city." Detective Ban told everything he saw and heard.
Ryomasa Asai immediately clenched his fists and cursed loudly, "Is Rokkaku Sadayori so shameless?"
"My lord, the Rokkaku family really has a premeditated plan. This time they pretended to have a truce with me, but they are actually waiting for the time to move in Sawa Mountain Castle. As Kyogoku Sakyo Susumu said today, if our family goes to war with the Kyogoku family, the Rokkaku family will definitely send troops to attack. Behind us!"
"The victory the day before yesterday was a fluke. If there is another combined battle, the outcome may not be clear! My lord, please think twice before starting a war with the Kyogoku family." Asai Nomasa and others also tried to dissuade him from the sidelines.
Asai Ryomasa was a little confused, "But it's the Hori family's side"
"The territory owned by the Hori family is now occupied by the Kyogoku family. How can there be any reason to return the land? We can't fight, and we can't reach an agreement through negotiation. Why should our family be asking for trouble?" The person who spoke out at this time was Asai Kiyomasa.
Only a few members of the Asai family were able to participate in this military meeting, and other retainers and the public were excluded, so everyone could speak freely.
"Report!"
"Lord, Master Yusen wants to see you!"
"Let him in." Ryomasa Asai winked at the others and then said.
After a while, Yumori Sadji walked in from outside.
"Zomasuke, what's the matter?"
"Lord, the Xiaohe Tuo team was attacked and suffered heavy casualties. Xiaohe Tuo's leader Genban Asai was seriously injured and all his troops were wiped out!" Yumori Sadji said with a solemn expression.
As soon as Yumori Teji finished speaking, there was a sound of inhalation in the formation.
Masanobu Asai even excitedly stepped forward to grab Sadji Amamori and said incoherently, "Where is my son now?"
"Xuan Banyun is under the care of doctors, please don't worry Yamatosuke."
Masanobu Asai was worried at the side, but Ryomasa Asai was unusually calm.
"The ones who attacked my little Hetuo team must be the Sakata County people led by the Isaka family. If there is a chance, I will definitely make them look good in the future!"
"Lord, our rations are only enough for two more days. Now that the Little Lotus Team has been robbed, what should we do?"
"Don't panic!" Ryomasa Asai said sternly, "As a general of our family, how can you behave like this to panic like this when something happens?"
"Kyogoku Sakyo Susumu, what kind of person are you? Could it be that this is my destiny? Why do I never encounter good things every time I face you?"
At this moment, Asai Ryomasa's heart suddenly became confused.
