Mino is adjacent to Omi, but the part that really borders Omi is North Omi, so if the Rokkaku family wants to go to Mino, they must pass through the territory of the Kyogoku family.
Previously, the Rokkaku family could go east from their base, Kannonji Castle, over Mt. Reishen, enter Ise, and then go north into Mino. But as the Kyogoku family occupied the two counties of Northern Ise, the road from Ise to Mino was completely blocked.
In the past, Rokkaku Sadayori didn't think anything of it. After all, the 60,000 stone territory of the two counties of North Ise was far away in Ise, and Rokkaku Sadayori's main focus at that time was in the direction of Kyoto.
But when Rokkaku Sadayori was about to intervene in the situation in Mino, he suddenly discovered that the Kyogoku family actually guarded every key point of his escape to Mino. This was really speechless.
"My lord, the war in Mino cannot be delayed. The Asakura family's troops have entered Mino and will reach Daimulus City in less than five days. If my family is held back by the Kyogoku family, the situation may not be favorable." Teng Gaofeng said very worriedly.
Although Toki Yorigi's side is far stronger than Toki Yorijun's side in Mino now, if reinforcements from the Asakura family arrive, everything will be hard to predict.
And if the Rokkaku family cannot lead their troops to Meinong, how can they control the situation in Meinong?
"There are only two ways to get to Mino from our territory. One is from Kannonji Castle to the north, passing through Minigaura Castle and Kamabusa Castle through Higashiyama Road and entering Mino Fuwa County."
"The other one goes east from Kannonji Castle, crosses Reishen Mountain and enters Ise, and then goes north through Ise Street and enters Mino."
"But these two places are the territory of the Kyogoku family, especially the Higashiyama Road line. Both Minogura Castle and Kamabana Castle are strong cities that are easy to defend but difficult to attack. It will undoubtedly be very difficult to pass through here."
"And the Ise Kaido road is all mountainous. The time required to take this road is about three times that of taking the Higashiyama Road..."
In the Imperial Palace of Kannonji Castle, Rokkaku Sadeyori frowned and muttered to himself, and was caught in a decision.
There is no doubt that no matter which way the Rokkaku family takes, they will pass through the territory of the Kyogoku family. Now what Rokkaku Sadayori has to do is to choose the most advantageous route.
"Lord, no matter which way we go, once the Kyogoku family finds out, they will definitely send troops to intercept us. It is not easy to enter Mino!" Kamou Sadahide said.
Rokkaku Sadayori also fell into deep thought, but soon, a plan appeared in Rokkaku Sadayori's mind...
...
Omi, now Bangcheng.
Peasants and soldiers mobilized within the Kyogoku clan are pouring into the newly expanded city from all directions. However, there are too few peasants and soldiers that can be placed in Imahama Castle. Most of the peasants and soldiers can only be temporarily deployed in Imahama Castle. In several nearby cities.
Kyogoku Takamasa is deploying manpower at the moment. Fighting a war is not a simple matter, especially as the general of a military force, there are more things to consider in decision-making.
The troops going out need to be divided into several formations, who will lead each formation, the time and route of the march, the distribution and transportation of materials, etc.
"My lord, there is something going on at the Rokkaku family!"
In the racecourse outside Imahama Castle, Kyogoku Takamasa, who was explaining something to the leader of the equestrian team, Nobuharu Racecourse, was suddenly interrupted by Yamaoka Inuhachiro.
And after hearing Yamaoka Inuhachiro's words, Kyogoku Takamasa's expression became serious.
"Has the Rokkaku family gone into battle?"
"Ha! According to the reports from the manpower arranged by the villain in Guanyinji Castle, the Rokkaku family has already set out. The Rokkaku family started from Guanyinji Castle and headed north. It seems that they want to take the Higashiyama Road from Kepu and Kamabana Castle to enter Mino. ." Yamaoka Inuhachiro said loudly.
Kyogoku Takamasa nodded, "The east mountain road is smooth and suitable for large armies to travel together, but doesn't the Rokkaku family know that this is the family's hinterland?"
"Immediately send an order to the Imai clan in Minigaura Castle to prepare for them! In addition, let the people of Sakata County including Mita Village, Onoki, Shimoban, Anyangji Temple, etc. immediately lead their troops to Minigaura Castle as a front line."
"The rest of the troops will move with the main formation, Higuchi Saburozaemon is responsible for coordinating the troops and equipment!"
"Go and give the order!"
"ha!"
Looking at Yamaoka Inuhachiro's back, Kyogoku Takamasa seemed a little absent-minded.
To be honest, Kyogoku Takamasa is not optimistic about this upcoming battle. It's not that Kyogoku Takamasa thinks he can't beat the Rokkaku family, but what he really doesn't like is joining Toki Norijun's side.
In fact, Mino during this period had been gradually controlled by Toki Yorii. This time the Toki clan was in strife, and most of the people in Mino joined Toki Yorii's side.
Moreover, Kyogoku Takamasa is familiar with history and knows how terrifying the viper in Mino is.
Kyogoku Takamasa would not dare to look down on these people who stirred up troubles in history because he thought he was a time traveler. After all, these historical figures could turn everything upside down just by relying on their own abilities.
The most important thing is that the core part of this battle revolves around the Toki clan's internal affairs, which means that the protagonist is actually one of the two uncles and nephews, Toki Yorii and Toki Yorijun.
Regardless of whether it is Asakura, Rokkaku or the Kyogoku family, they are only supporting roles in this turmoil.
Kyogoku Takamasa knows very well that the real protagonists of Mino Country in the next few decades are Toki Yorii and the viper, but now he is on the opposite side of the protagonist in this "drama".
Throughout the ages, countless ancestors have told us that people who stand on the opposite side of the protagonist often do not end well...
Just as Kyogoku Takamasa was worried, in the early morning of the next day, a piece of news that could be called bad news came from the direction of Mino - Daiso Castle was captured by Toki Yorijun, and Toki Yorijun fled to Echizen.
Hearing the news, Kyogoku Takamasa sighed helplessly, "How can we fight this battle?"
"What did the Asakura family say?"
"Due to the fall of Osawa Castle, the Asakura family had to slow down their advance. At this moment, Tokijiro has joined forces with the Asakura family and is preparing to march from Neo Castle to the south of Ikeda and Ohno counties."
"In addition, Tokijiro requested that I send troops to join him as soon as possible."
After listening to Kyogoku Hidetsuna's words, Kyogoku Takamasa suddenly felt a headache.
On one side are the aggressive Rokkaku family, and on the other side are the Asakura family and Toki Yorijun who are constantly urging to send troops. The high-ranking politicians in Kyogoku are getting big.
"Saburo, how should I reply?" Kyogoku Hidetsuna opened the letter from Toki Yorijun and asked.
Kyogoku Takamasa was silent for a moment and then said: "If we lead the army into Mino at this time, what if the Rokkaku family invades our territory under the pretext of supporting Toki?"
"So our top priority is not to march into Mino, but to stop the Rokkaku family from marching!"
After hearing what Kyogoku Takamasa said, Kyogoku Hidemasa was about to nod his head in agreement. As if to slap him in the face, Yamaoka Inuhachiro entered the palace in a panic and said, "My lord, the Rokkaku family's troops just entered Inugami County and suddenly headed east towards Reishen Mountain!"
As soon as Yamaoka Inuhachiro finished speaking, Kyogoku Takamasa's expression suddenly changed.
"No, the Rokkaku family is planning to walk through the streets of Ise!"
"be cheated......."
