As the main throat area from the Kanto region to Luo, Omi has always been a battleground for military strategists.
Whether you are traveling from Hokuriku Expressway (Eshu Line) or Tokaido (Mikawa, Owari Line), you need to pass Omi, which shows the importance of Omi's strategic location.
Historically, in order to consolidate the defense of the Kyoto area and prevent rebellions, the RB court at that time established three checkpoints in Echizen, Mino-Omi, and Ise. They are Aifa Pass in Echizen, Fuwa Pass at the junction of Mino-Omi, and Suzuka Pass in Ise.
At that time, anyone who wanted to enter the Kyoto area from the east of these three checkpoints had to pass through one of these three checkpoints. Over time, the west side of these three levels was called Kansai and the east side was called Kanto.
Historically, after Oda Nobunaga was grilled at Honnoji Temple, Tokugawa Ieyasu took the Iga road back to Mikawa from Suzuka Pass in order to avoid dying in the chaos.
At this moment, Kyogoku Takamasa stood in front of this unbroken barrier located at the junction of Mino and Omi.
"The people of the past have passed away, things have changed and people have changed!"
Looking at the already very dilapidated Fuwaguan in front of him, Kyogoku Takamasa couldn't help but sigh. After saying that, Kyogoku Takamasa turned to Hatayama Chaobu behind him and said: "Naizangsuke, please go ahead and my main formation will be set up here!"
"But my lord, this place is so desolate..." Looking at the broken wall (a few pieces of rotten wood + mounds of earth), Hatayama licked his dry lips and said with some embarrassment.
However, Gaozheng Jingji said indifferently: "This place cannot be broken. If you stand here, you will be invincible."
"Of course, this is just for good luck and has no other meaning. Just give the order!"
Seeing that Kyogoku Takamasa had made up his mind, Hatayama Chonobu had no choice but to follow Kyogoku Takamasa's instructions.
Soon, Kyogoku's troops began to set up camp near Fuwa Pass in an orderly manner, and Kyogoku Takamasa's main formation was also set up.
After arriving at the main seat and taking a seat, soon the retainers came in one after another to report on their work.
The first one to come in was the Senjin general, Amemori Kiyosada, a famous warrior among the Omi people.
"Sakyo entered the palace. Our detectives spotted the Rokkaku clan's detectives three or four miles away from the front line. It seems that the Rokkaku clan's troops should be arriving soon." Yumori Kiyosada, who had just succeeded the family governor, showed eagerness to try. His expression seemed to be looking forward to a battle with the Rokkaku family.
Kyogoku Takamasa saw the urgency of Amemori Kiyosada and quickly said: "Why should Yabei be anxious?"
"As long as we stay here, are we still afraid that the Rokkaku family won't come?"
"Be sure to restrain the troops under your command. Without orders from our formation, we must not engage in an unauthorized battle with the Rokkaku family!" Kyogoku Takamasa solemnly warned.
The Kyogoku family had just arrived, and they had yet to find out the specific situation at the Rokkaku family. If a fight broke out rashly, Kyogoku Takamasa was worried that he would suffer a loss.
"Then what if the Rokkaku family launches an offensive against our family?"
"Zenemon and Misakumori are both important pillars of our family. If the matter is urgent, we can discuss it with them."
Kaiboku Tsunayika and Akao Kiyozuna were both close to Kyogoku Takamasa, and Kyogoku Takamasa was very familiar with their abilities. In this battle, in addition to the Amomori family, the Akao family, the Isono family, the Iguchi family, even the Asai family and other members of the Kitaomi clan participated.
Since the Kyogoku family defeated the Asai family, the people of Kitaomi have once again united under the banner of the Kyogoku family's Yonome Yumon, and once again ranked among the Kyogoku family's retainers.
This time the Kyogoku family goes into battle. According to tradition, the wealthy people in these territories will naturally be placed at the forefront of the battle...
Amemori Kiyosada thoughtfully left the formation, and then Kyogoku Hidetsuna came in again.
"Saburo, Asakura Eemon-dono (Asakura Kagetaka) of the Asakura family has led his troops to the vicinity of Kitano Shrine. The other party sent a message to inform them that they are preparing to set up a formation at Sasa (ti) Oyama."
"In addition, the Toki family's army from Mino is also following closely behind. It has already arrived near Akasaka and Ogaki Castle. The Inaba family has just sent people to warn them."
Due to Inaba Yoshimichi's sister Fuka Yoshino, the Inaba family has a very close relationship with Toki Yorige. During this time of civil strife in the Toki clan, the Inaba family naturally sided with Toki Yorige.
However, relying on the good personal relationship between Inaba Yoshimichi and Kyogoku Takamasa, Inaba Ryoichi still issued a warning to Kyogoku Takamasa in advance.
"It doesn't matter where the Asakura family's troops are deployed, but where are the Asakura family's follow-up troops?" Seeing that the battle could break out at any time, without the Asakura family's army participating in the battle, Kyogoku Takamasa felt in his heart Still no bottom.
Kyogoku Hidetsuna quickly replied: "My lord sent a letter saying that the Asakura family's troops have crossed Tochigiba and entered Ika County. As expected, they will reach Sekigahara tomorrow afternoon."
In fact, RB Island is not large. Its total area is only equivalent to some provinces in our country, and the area of each "country" on the island is only equivalent to some counties and cities in our administrative divisions.
Take Omi as an example, it seems like a very large country, but its area is only over 4,000 square kilometers. The journey from Imahama Castle, the headquarters of the Kyogoku family, to Kannonji Castle, the headquarters of the Rokkaku family, is only more than 20 kilometers. In other words, it is only a half-hour drive.
Even if you travel from Imahama Castle to Odawara Castle within the Hojo family territory, it only takes 2 hours if you take the Shinkansen in modern times.
Therefore, it is actually not that far from the Asakura family territory to the Kyogoku family territory. However, considering the marching speed and road restrictions, it still takes three to five days.
"It will be good if the Asakura family's troops can arrive on time." Kyogoku Takamasa nodded, and then continued to ask, "How are the negotiations with Inaba, Ujiie, Ando, Fuwa and other people from Simino?"
"The three families, Inaba, Ujiie, and Ando, have not made a clear stance yet, but the other party promised not to attack the family even if they join the war."
"But the Takagi clan and the Fuwa clan of Mino have an ambiguous attitude. They are neither willing to support us in raising troops, nor do they respond to the Toki family."
Originally, Kyogoku Takamasa thought that based on the previous relationship between the Kyogoku family and these Simino people, they might as well do a PY transaction this time. Although they are not allowed to openly support their own side (after all, although the people of Simino are stubborn, they still make a living under the command of the Mino Toki family), at least they cannot be allowed to join Toki Yorigi's side.
But looking at it now, it seems that there is no need for Kyogoku Takamasa to do anything extra.
These days, who among the people of the country who can preserve their family name under the wheel of history is an ordinary person?
Skills such as "riding on the fence" and "waving the flag and shouting" are the special skills that the people of these countries rely on to survive.
Thinking of this, Kyogoku Takamasa smiled slightly, "It seems that the people of Meinong don't have to worry for the time being..."
Before Kyogoku Takamasa finished speaking, Hatayama Asanobu and Yamaoka Inuhachiro came in panting.
Seeing the blood stains on Yamaoka Inuhachiro's body and the solemn look on his face, Kyogoku Takamasa's heart suddenly sank.
"My lord, the Rokkaku family sent a large number of Yamabushi and Ranbo to spy near my house! Just now, the villain's subordinates had a small-scale battle with several Ranbo from the Rokkaku family. Two people were killed and six were injured!"
"What about Ranbo from the Rokkaku family?"
"Um...um...ran away..."
"All ran away?"
"ha!"
"waste!"
