On the streets of Wakasa, the Kyogoku Komasa main formation starting from Gozeyama Castle was advancing rapidly at this moment.
Since receiving a request for help from Uesaka Munanobu half an hour ago, Kyogoku Takamasa ordered the entire army to speed up. But not long after, letters asking for help from Uesaka Munanobu came in one after another like snowflakes, which made Kyogoku Takamasa's heart suddenly twitch.
Riding on a horse that was completely red and covered in black, Kyogoku Takamasa wished that his whole army could spread their wings and fly directly to the battlefield.
"Daisuke Minbu, you must resist!"
Kyogoku Takamasa did not know the details of the battlefield ahead at this time. He could only know from the distress message sent by Uesaka Munanobu that the situation on the battlefield was urgent. If they were not careful, Uesaka Munanobu and others might even be wiped out. crisis.
This time the battle with the Asakura family was to be fought with a small number against a large number. Omi's large army could not arrive for a while, and Kyogoku Takamasa only had more than 10,000 troops at his disposal. If Uesaka Munanobu and others If the whole army is wiped out, then Wakasa can be declared lost.
"Report!"
"A large number of Asakura family troops suddenly appeared on both sides of the street in the battlefield ahead. It should be the Asakura family's ambush. It turns out that Uesaka Minbu and others have been surrounded by groups and have lost contact with the rear line!"
Soon, another hurried envoy came running from the front.
Hearing this, Kyogoku Takamasa's expression darkened, and his right hand unconsciously clenched the saber in his hand, "How are Uesaka Minbu and others doing now?"
"I don't know whether I will live or die!"
"Surrounded by the Asakura family's ashigaru, our troops have been cut into several parts, and they cannot look at each other. Now Shimosaka-sama is fully directing the rear formation to launch a counterattack, trying to reconnect the various parts of the troops, but the enemy's strength Great results but little effect!”
Hearing this, Kyogoku Takamasa knew that he could no longer hesitate, and quickly said loudly, "Block the news. Don't let the Ashigaru know about the battle ahead!"
Kyogoku Takamasa's first reaction was not to let the remaining ashigaru know the battle situation ahead, otherwise it would definitely cause panic among the entire army, and there might even be the possibility of the peasants and soldiers escaping.
Immediately afterwards, Kyogoku Takamasa quietly came to Nobuo Takeda who was following the action of the main formation. "Daisen Daifu Palace, there is a change in the front. The Ashigaru action is too slow. I will lead the cavalry team to rush to the rescue first, and leave the rear to Daizen Daifu." The palace has come to take charge!"
Seeing Kyogi Takamasa's solemn expression, Takeda Nobuo understood something and nodded quickly: "Sakyo, please feel free to go, I will leave this place to my family!"
"Yes!" Kyogoku Takamasa and Takeda Nobuo nodded to each other, then turned around and shouted loudly: "Mino Mamoru, come with me with the cavalry team!"
"Ha!" Baba Nobuharu then waved his sword, and more than a hundred horsemen immediately separated from the crowd and followed Kyogoku Takamasa quickly into the distance, leaving only the dust that was constantly being raised.
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In a dense forest not far outside Xia Mei City, a warrior wearing black uniforms was lying in the forest, holding an inconspicuous weed in his mouth, closing his eyes and relaxing leisurely.
But even though his eyes were closed, the warrior still looked very serious.
Mabara Kagetada was a member of the Echizen Mabara clan, and his territory was adjacent to the Horie family. Like Horie Kageyō, he was a "guest general" of the Asakura family. In a sense, the two of them are not the retainers of the Asakura family, but apart from the fact that there is no nominal master-slave relationship, the two of them are actually the retainers of the Asakura family.
As a famous warrior in the Echizen Kingdom, Makata Keitada was tall and good at wielding a nodachi, which was five feet three inches long (170CM?). It was made by the famous swordsmith of Echizen Kingdom "Chiyo Tsuru Kokuan" and was called the "Taro Tachi" ".
Historically, this sword was promoted in the hands of Magata Naotaka, the son of Magata Keizada. In the Battle of Anegawa and other battles, Magata Naotaka became famous, and the name of the Hokuriku warriors became famous all over the world.
"Lord, there are more than a hundred Kyogoku family horseback warriors appearing three miles away, heading towards us at high speed!" Suddenly, a detective bent down under the cover of the bushes and walked quickly to Maara Keizada's side to report.
Makara Kagetada slowly opened his eyes and said nonchalantly, "But Kyougoku's son is here in person?"
"Sakyo Kyogoku's entry into the flag seal was not found!"
“So it’s not the Kyogoku clan’s main formation?”
"Just wait a minute. Our target is the enemy's general. These cavalry teams may be the first line of Kyogoku's children. It's better not to alert the enemy. Otherwise, if Kyogoku's children are prepared, it will delay Zongdi Palace. That's not a good thing!" Maang Jingzhong said firmly.
Of course, Makara Keizada himself also wanted to fight against Kyogoku Takamasa personally.
"It is rumored that Kyougoku's child once studied the art of war under the sect of Aizhou Yixiangzhai. This is a rare opportunity! I have heard for a long time that the Yin-ryu art of war is unparalleled in the world. I want to see if the reputation is exaggerated!" Zane Keizada is quite a bit worried. The pretender said to himself...
A retainer on the side heard what Maakata Keitada said and said with a flattering look on his face: "My lord's bravery is unparalleled, and a mere kid from Kyogoku is certainly not worth mentioning!"
"Saburoemon, didn't I ask you to pay close attention to the Kuriya family's military strength in Kasumi Castle? Why don't you go quickly?!" Makara Keitadashi did not appear satisfied with the flattery of his retainers. Instead, he turned around and scolded in a low voice.
Sakai Saburoemon retreated angrily.
Seeing Saburo Sakai's aggrieved look, Makara Keitada smiled slightly.
Hey, the bravest and most powerful person in the world?
I wonder who in the whole of Echizen doesn’t know? Do you even need to say that?!
Maara Keizada closed his eyes again...
...
"My lord, the front is Kasami Castle, and after passing here we will soon reach the battlefield!" Nobuharu Baba rode his horse and said loudly next to Kyogoku Takamasa.
Kyogoku Takamasa waved the whip rapidly in his hand, and replied loudly without looking back, "Keep accelerating, don't feel bad about the horse, just buy it after this battle is over!"
"Shun Lian, Kasumei City is ahead of us. You can quickly enter the city and ask the Kuriya family to send troops to support you no matter what, otherwise you won't have to come back!"
Tsutsui Shunlian, who was sitting on the horse, was swaying, tightly holding the neck of the horse beneath him, and his face was very pale.
It was the first time in my life to ride a horse. To be honest, this feeling was not pleasant. Tsutsui Junlian felt sour water in his stomach.
"Lord, don't worry, this poor monk will definitely... definitely... ugh... ugh..."
The battle situation ahead was urgent, and Kyogoku Takamasa no longer cared about Tsutsui Junren. He could only order two samurai to follow Tsutsui Junren, and then quickly whipped his whip to distance himself from Tsutsui Junren.
At the fork in the road, Tsutsui Shunren and the others turned to Kasumimi Castle on the left, while Kyogoku Takamasa continued to advance towards the battlefield with the cavalry team.
The Asakura family ambushes who were ambushing on both sides of the street did not act rashly because they had received orders from Makara Keitada. They could only continue to lie on the ground and watch Kyogoku Takamasa and others leave...
In this way, Mabara Keitada passed by Kyogoku Takamasa, and Mabara Naotaka's order also completely changed the subsequent battlefield situation...
