On the top of a hill in Wakasa Street, seven or eight samurai-looking men were closely observing the movements on the battlefield.
Behind the few warriors, an older warrior was sitting at attention, wearing a large black armor with a collar, not angry but in awe.
"My lord! Young lord and the others seem to be about to defeat the enemy's front line." Yamazaki Yoshie pointed forward and said to Asakura Soutei with a smile on his face.
Asakura Sodi didn't even raise his eyes, his face expressionless.
In fact, after learning that the Kyogoku family had sent troops to garrison Wakasa Street, Asakura Sotechi ordered Asakura Kageki and others to attack, while Jian Cong quietly led his team from Kuniyoshi Castle to the battlefield.
Asakura Sotetsu is well versed in the art of using troops, and what he wants is such an unexpected effect. At this moment, except for Asakura Sotetsu himself and a few close samurai such as Yamazaki Yoshie, even Asakura Kageki, including Asakura Kageki, Everyone in the Kura family didn't know that Asakura Sotechi had actually led his troops to the vicinity of the battlefield.
After a long time, Asakura Sodi stood up slightly and walked slowly to the edge of the hillside with his hands behind his back.
After Asakura Sotechi quietly watched the battlefield for a moment, he slowly asked: "Who is commanding the Kyogoku family's troops below? Kyogoku Sakyo enters?"
"It's not Kyogoku Sakyo Susumu. According to the information returned by the investigation, it's Daisuke Uesaka Minbu, an important minister of the Kyogoku family. In addition, there are a lot of people from the country."
"So the Kyogoku kid hasn't arrived yet?" After hearing Yamazaki Yoshie's words, Asakura Sotechi nodded with interest, "I was a little disappointed just now when I saw the Kyogoku family's military formation, but since it's not the Kyogoku kid It’s justifiable to take command personally!”
"But who is Daisuke Uesaka Minbu, and why have I never heard of him?"
"It is said that this person is a member of the same clan as Daisuke Uesaka Jibu. He is quite brave. He joined the Kyogoku family a few years ago and made great military exploits following Kyogoku Sakyo. A few years ago, he even married Kyogoku. The daughter of Sosuke Shang is considered the leading general in the Kyogoku family."
After hearing Yamazaki Yoshie's explanation, Asakura Soutei nodded slowly.
Uesaka Nobumitsu (Original Daisuke) and Asakura Soutei still knew about it. Originally, the Asakura family also wanted to win over Uesaka Nobumitsu and Kyogoku Takayoshi to intervene in Omi. However, these two people did not understand the interests at all, so the Asakura family turned their backs. The supportive Asai family.
"Although this formation is unorganized, there are oars on both sides of the street, and there is a horse-proof fence in the middle of the road. It is also a mature and prudent move."
"Although this Daisuke Uesaka Minbu is not well-known, it seems that he is not an ordinary person!"
Kakizaki Keike was also stunned when he heard Asakura Soutei's words. He had been serving Asakura Soutei all year round, but Yamazaki Yoshie rarely heard Asakura Soutei praise others. However, looking at the situation dominated by the Asakura family on the battlefield, Yamazaki Yoshie also said calmly: "Despite this, the situation is favorable to our family. I believe it won't be long before the young master can defeat the Kyogoku family's troops below. ?”
"That's not necessarily true." Asakura Sodai shook his head with unusual certainty, "After all, the Kyogoku family's military strength here has an advantage in terms of numbers. Although our family has the upper hand now, if we want to completely defeat the Kyogoku family, we must rely solely on The military strength of Lieutenant Zaemon and others is still somewhat insufficient."
"Nagato Mamoru, it's time for you to take the stage!" Asakura Soudi smiled and patted Yamazaki Yoshie's shoulder, "Take your people and rush out from both sides of the mountain road at the same time, and go straight to Kyogoku's house. In the second formation, assist Zaemon Wei and others to surround the Uesaka Minbu."
"This person must be the general of the Kyogoku family's vanguard. If we can surround him, the Kyogoku family will be in chaos, and this battle can be won!"
"ha!"
Yamazaki Yoshie quickly greeted the few samurai beside him, and then whispered in their ears for a while, and the samurai nodded quickly.
After Yamazaki Yoshie and others left, Asakura Sotetsu turned around and said to another samurai next to him: "The battle has been going on here for several hours. Kyogoku's son must be extremely concerned about this place. Once he learns After what happens here, Kyogoku Kid will definitely lead his troops to support us!"
"You will ambush your troops on both sides of the mountain road. The street is the narrowest four or five miles to the west. There are many woods on both sides and it is easy to ambush! You must be careful and don't let the Kyogoku family notice anything unusual!"
"I just want to use the Kyogoku family's military strength as bait to lure Kyogoku's children here!"
"Since Kyogoku kid has the guts to abandon Goze Mountain Castle to fight me, let me see how capable this Yasha Saburo is!" Asakura Mune said confidently.
In fact, Asakura Sotechi's real target was not Uesaka Munebu and others from the beginning. In Asakura Sotechi's view, this group of rabble had no impact on the entire war. Only Kyogoku Takamasa is the key point of the entire battle. As long as Kyogoku Takamasa can be solved, everything will be easy to handle.
Therefore, Asakura Sotetsu's plan was to use Uesaka Munebu and others as bait, surround Uesaka Munebu and others here, and lure Kyogoku Gaomasa to come for support.
The war ahead is tense, and Kyogoku Gaomasa must be very anxious and will definitely put down his guard and go straight to the battlefield.
Asakura Sotechi had arranged for people to ambush on both sides of the corridor in advance, waiting for Kyogoku Takamasa to arrive and then rush out instantly.
In this way, with Asakura Kageki and others in front and the ambush behind, the Asakura family can directly intercept everyone in the Kyogoku family on Wakasa Street. By then, Kyogoku Takamasa and others may not be able to escape, and the Asakura family can take advantage of the situation to annihilate the Kyogoku family and annex Wakasa in one fell swoop.
Once Wakasa is annexed, Omi will be within easy reach.
Once the Kyogoku family loses all its main force in this battle, the Kyogoku family will completely lose the ability to confront the Asakura family in the subsequent battles. At that time, the Asakura family can directly invade Wakasa, re-"liberate" the Asai family, the younger brother of the Kyogoku family, and achieve a situation where they can once again control Kitaomi.
He is worthy of being the Echizen Military God!
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At the same time, the situation on the battlefield became increasingly difficult for the Kyogoku family.
Uesaka Munanobu and others were directly surrounded by Asakura Kageki, and Mitamura Tamasa behind them was helpless even if they wanted to rescue them. Seeing Uesaka Munanobu and others trapped in a tight siege, a group of Chinese people were even more helpless.
Just when everyone was in a state of confusion, Yamazaki Yoshie suddenly led his troops to attack from both sides of the hillside.
Tens of thousands of ashigaru sloping down from the mountains and forests on both sides shocked everyone present. But soon, the Asakura family was ecstatic, while the Kyogoku family was completely confused.
"No, it's the Asakura family's military strength!"
"Something is going wrong!" Shimozaka Masaharu and others were as anxious as ants on a hot pot, while Uesaka Munanobu was even more confused.
Due to being instructed by Asakura Sotiti in advance, the offensive of Yamazaki Yoshie and others was not very rapid. After all, their purpose was not to eliminate Uesaka Munenbu and others in front of them, but to wait for the Kyogoku family's arrival... ....
