When he learned about the fall of Okurami Castle and the death of Katsunao Kumagai, Takeda Nobutoyo had just led his troops to Hakoyama Castle, thirty miles southwest of Okurami Castle.
As soon as the troops arrived, Takeda Nobutoyo received a report from the reconnaissance team that there was a troop blocking the way ahead.
As soon as he heard that there were enemy troops ahead, Takeda Nobutoyo's first reaction was to turn his horse around and run.
"How many troops are there in the front and who is leading them?"
At this time, a middle-aged samurai next to Takeda Nobuyo asked with a calm expression.
The detective quickly replied: "The number of people is about three hundred, and the person in charge of the troops is the Lord of Hakoyama City, Terai Anfangshou!"
"It's just a mere three hundred people. Lord, there is no need to panic!"
After hearing the samurai's words, Takeda Nobutoyo quickly reacted, smiled awkwardly at the samurai, and then cleared his throat and said loudly: "Uh, cough! A mere three hundred people also want to use mantis as a chariot, and Xiaohe Books is here , it must be easy to catch!"
"Books, what do you think?"
Looking at Takeda Nobutoyo with a smile on his face, Ogawa Yoshimochi's heart was full of MMP.
The First Master was so wise, why did he develop such a pustule?
Ogawa Yoshimochi is the chief minister of Ohama Port and also serves as the agricultural chief of the Takeda family. He is very good at handling government affairs, but he is really not good at things like fighting.
Takeda Nobutoyo brought the football to him, but he was also confused.
After looking around, Ogawa Yoshimochi fell on an older warrior.
"Yoshida Zaemon Captain Yoshida is a well-known fierce general in the family. Why don't my lord let Saemon Captain Lord serve this war army and command on my lord's behalf?"
After hearing what Ogawa Yoshimochi said, Takeda Nobunaga turned his attention to Yoshida Kaneaga behind him. Looking at Yoshida Kanaga's full head of white hair, Takeda Nobutoyo asked doubtfully, "Can Lieutenant Zaemon do it?"
nonsense!
When Lieutenant Zaemon made great achievements against the enemy, your father was not even born yet!
Kaneaga Yoshida is a general who has passed through three generations of the Takeda family. He served as a general during the time of Takeda Nobutoyo's grandfather Takeda Motonobu. Although he does not have any outstanding achievements, he can be regarded as an experienced veteran.
Not as good as the previous ones, but still much better than Ogawa Yoshimochi and Takeda Nobutoyo.
Feeling the look in Ogawa Yoshimochi's eyes, Takeda Nobutoyo hesitated for a while, then came to Yoshida Kanaga and said: "Captain Zaemon, I want you to serve the army and be fully responsible for commanding this battle. Can you Have confidence?"
"Thanks to my lord for not giving up, I am willing to do my best!"
"It's just that Okurami Castle has been captured by the rebels. It's pointless for us to continue marching. It's better to stop and station here and guard the streets!"
"How about waiting for the troops of Muto, Yoshimi and other important ministers to arrive, and then fight the rebels decisively?"
As expected of a veteran, his vision is indeed vicious.
The purpose of Takeda Nobutoyo and others' previous advance was to rescue Kumagana Katsunao of Okurami Castle, but now Kumagai Katsunao was defeated and killed, Okurami Castle has also been captured, and almost all of Mikata County has become a rebel force. territory.
If Takeda Nobutoyo and others continue to advance, they will undoubtedly go deep alone.
Rather than doing this, it is better to guard the streets leading to Goze Mountain Castle and wait for help.
When the armies of Itami Masakune, Muto Tomoe and others arrive, and then rely on their superior strength to fight Kuriya Gentaka and others, the chance of victory will indeed be much higher.
Hearing what Yoshida Kanega said, Takeda Nobutoyo nodded quickly and said: "Captain Saemon is right, it would be better for us to stay here and wait for Uenosuke and the others to arrive!"
"Send the order, the entire army will be stationed on the spot, and wooden fences will be deployed to guard the intersection!"
Takeda Nobutoyo handed over the command to Yoshida Kanega, and Yoshida Kanega did not refuse and quickly issued the order.
Takeda Nobuntoyo mobilized two thousand troops from Goze Mountain Castle and surrounding areas this time, all of them were well-dressed and well-equipped ashigaru. The wealth accumulated by the successive heads of the Takeda family was quite rich.
Soon, a three-story wooden fence was installed at the intersection, and the Takeda family's ashigaru camped in an orderly manner at the rear.
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Okura Mi Castle.
After the battle, Kuriya Gentaka asked the wounded soldiers to stay in the city, and soon set off from Okurami Castle towards Hakoyama Castle.
After capturing Okurami Castle, all of Mikata County belonged to Kuriya Mototaka's side, which meant that one-third of Wakasa's territory had fallen into the hands of Kuriya Mototaka and Takeda Nobutaka.
After solving the only hidden danger Kumagai Katsunao, Kuriya Gentaka's next target is Gozeyama Castle.
Before dark, Kuriya Gentaka and Takeda Nobutaka rushed to Hakoyama Castle with their troops.
Originally, he thought he would encounter Takeda Nobutyo's army here, but when he saw that there was no one near Hakoyama Castle, Kuriya Mototaka was also surprised.
"Shou Anfang, did you find anything today?"
Terai Katsutomo slowly replied: "The detectives discovered the Takeda family's army three miles west of the city. I immediately ordered the troops to leave the city and block the intersection, intending to prevent the enemy from advancing. But the strange thing is that the Takeda family's troops not only did not continue March forward, but retreat three miles to camp.”
"The enemy troops retreated?" Kuriya Gentaka was also stunned. What kind of operation was this?
"Could it be that the enemy has something..."
In the middle of Kuriya Mototaka's words, Takeda Nobutaka on the side suddenly laughed and said: "Ukyo Ryo, don't think too complicated about my nephew!"
"He is just scared!"
Stone hammer!
The truth is out! Old man!
"Is this really the case?" Kuriya Gentaka still didn't believe it.
Takeda Nobutaka said confidently: "My nephew usually only knows the wind and moon. When has he ever seen such a battle?"
"Come to think of it, if our army arrives, there is no need to launch a charge, our lord will escape back to Gozeyama Castle on horseback!"
Kuriya Mototaka was not familiar with Takeda Nobutaka, but Takeda Nobutaka was different. He knew Takeda Nobutaka quite well.
"Haha, after hearing what Daizang Daifu said, I really want to meet our new lord as soon as possible!"
While they were talking, two more envoys entered the city.
"My lord, Genban Yun Matsunomiya of Zenbuyama Castle and Naito Chikuzen Senden of Naitokan are mobilizing their troops and are expected to go into battle tomorrow!"
"The sailors at Mihama Port have left the port and will be able to enter Kohama Bay early tomorrow morning!"
"Report!"
As soon as the two envoys finished speaking, another warrior quickly entered the hall.
"A samurai who claims to be a retainer of the Hongo family asks to see the lord!"
After hearing what the samurai said, Kuriya Mototaka ignored the previous two samurai and said, "Let him in!"
Soon, a sweaty warrior entered the palace.
After seeing the person coming, before the other party could take a breath, Kuriya Gentaka asked anxiously: "How is the situation at the Shaofu Palace of the Administrative Department? But is there any news for you to come and report?"
The visitor took a few deep breaths, and then replied out of breath: "Yes, my lord has... important news for me to convey... to you!"
"The Muto family in Stone Mountain City has sent troops, and I am currently at war with them. However, our military strength is far inferior to that of the Muto family. I am afraid that we will not be able to hold on for long."
"The Yoshimi family of Suidao Mountain City has already sent out naval forces. According to the information obtained by our family, the Yoshimi family is preparing to directly send naval forces to attack Mihama Bay!"
"In addition, the head of the Yoshimi clan, Yoshimi Suruga Shoden, has also left the castle!"
Hearing the samurai's words, Kuriya Mototaka suddenly felt a little heavy.
"Thank you for your hard work. Your Excellency, please go down and rest first. Let me discuss this with you adults!"
"ha!"
After a moment of silence, Kuriya Gentaka slowly said: "Everyone..."
