March of the ninth year of astronomy.
Yin Shi.
Suzuka County.
Kameyama Castle, Kitahata Haru's main formation.
Toriya Mitsei happily found Kitahata Harugu.
"My lord, it has been found out that the troops of the Kyogoku family attacking our rear are indeed within our territory where Tayinhe Shandao has entered. The opponent's troops are not many. Lord Muzo has sent additional men to garrison Kiriyama Castle. Our base is No worries.”
"In addition, the enemy Kyogoku Sakyo Susumu is personally in charge of Nagashima Castle, with only a few thousand troops under his command. The reconnaissance squad sent to Sekigahara reported back that the Kyogoku family's army is still gathering near Imahama Castle. I want to It will take at least five days to reach Yinshi."
"In this case, I will march towards Kuangming County as soon as possible."
Upon hearing this, Kitahata Harugu suddenly felt confident, "It seems that the Kyogoku family had just created a maze formation before, with the purpose of delaying the dispatch of troops by the family so that the rear army could arrive."
"Since we have no worries about our base, we will march immediately!"
"Send an order to the Kobe family in Wazawa City, and ask the Kobe family to lead the nation to march towards Akahorikan to suppress Asaimei County."
"ha!"
Saying that, Kitahata Harugu turned to Kizuki Yasusu next to him and said, "Lieutenant General Zuo can serve as the front army and march towards Nagashima Castle. If you encounter the Kyogoku family's troops, you must not fight with them."
"ha!"
"Go out into battle!"
.......
March 8th.
Kitahata Harugu's main formation was stationed at Sanmeiji Temple outside Nagashima Castle, and Akaborikan was also surrounded by Yinshi nationalists such as Kobe Gumori and Shikafushi Sadahide.
Facing the menacing Kitahata family, Kyogoku Takamasa did not dare to neglect, so Nianmitsu led Numata Mitsukazu and others to a hill outside Nagashima City.
"My lord, the military situation outside the city should be that of the Muzo clan based on the flags. It's better to attack the enemy while they are still on their feet. We can definitely win in one battle!" Beside Kyogoku Takamasa, he was wearing a large red armor. Nobuharu Baba said eagerly.
Looking at Nobuharu Baba who was eager to try, Kyogoku Takamasa patted him on the shoulder, "There is no need to worry in the Ministry of Civil Affairs. I see that the troops of the Kizo clan are very well-organized. If you attack rashly, you may become anxious. If the battle cannot be won quickly, the Kitahata family's back It will be a bit tricky if the formation arrives."
"The cavalry is our weapon. It should be used at the most critical moment. To deal with these miscellaneous soldiers of the Muzo clan, there is no need to dispatch the cavalry."
"Ha!" Baba Nobuharu didn't say much. Seeing that Kyogoku Gaomasa had said this, he could only step aside.
Numata Mitsuwa leaned against a tree and looked for a moment, then pointed to the back of the Muzo family's troops and said, "Behind the mountain is Someiji Temple. According to Inuhachiro's report, the Kitahata family's main formation is located here."
"How far apart are the two places?"
Numata Mitsuwa thought for a moment and replied, "Five miles."
"The Kitahata family has set up their main formation here. It seems they are in no rush to attack."
Before he finished speaking, Kyogoku Takamasa was slapped in the face at the speed of light.
Several envoys quickly came to the back of Kyogoku Takamasa, "My lord, the Akabori Hall is surrounded by troops from the Kobe clan and others."
"Report! The enemy Guan Shengxiong appears in Hengtian Village in the south of the city!"
"My lord, Torioya is out in force and is marching towards Changdao City at a rapid speed!"
"map!"
Hatayama Asanobu quickly took out a hand-drawn simple map and spread it flat on the ground. Kyogoku Takamasa squatted down and looked at it for a while, his brows gradually furrowed.
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"The Kitahata family should know that our current military strength in Yinshi is insufficient, and they want to attack Akahorikan and Nagashima Castle at the same time with a two-pronged approach."
"Guan Shengxiong and his men are stationed in the south of the city, which can not only contain the family's troops as a movement, but also prevent the family from dividing their troops to rescue Akahorikan."
"It seems that there is also a general in the Kitahata family!"
Numata Mitsukazu was a little anxious, "My lord, there are only a thousand soldiers in the Akabori Hall. Facing an enemy force several times our own, I'm afraid we won't be able to sustain it for long!"
Akaborikan is the residence of the Akabori clan of Asaimei County. Strictly speaking, it is not a castle, but just a residence. The residence is surrounded by wooden fences twice.
Such a city basically has no defensive capabilities. If faced with a siege, it would be difficult to hold on.
"My lord, I think we should immediately go out to support Akaborikan."
"Why?"
"Akaborikan is equivalent to a branch city of Nagashima Castle. It can contain the enemy's forces on the flanks. Once Akaborikan is captured, the enemy can surround Nagashima Castle without any scruples. In this way, Nagashima Castle will be an isolated city."
"The Imperial Palace Assistant is familiar with the situation of Akabori Hall. In your opinion, how many days can Akabori Hall be able to hold on?" Before the army arrived, Kyogoku Takamasa still didn't want to take risks.
Numata Mitsukazu replied with a solemn expression, "Although Ushimasuke and Uheizuo are both brave men, Akaborikan is not a fortified city. I believe that we can hold on for three days at most."
"Three days?"
"I'm afraid it's too late."
Kyogoku Takamasa lay on the ground, looking at the map seriously, frowning and saying nothing. The retainers around him saw this and did not make a sound, waiting for Kyogoku Takamasa to make a decision.
Kyogoku Takamasa calculated the distance between Akahorikan and Nagashima Castle, weighed the forces that could be dispatched now, and vaguely thought of a strategy in his mind, but this move was quite risky, and he didn't know... ..
After standing up and looking at the retainers around him, Kyogoku Takamasa said slowly, "I have decided to take the initiative to fight against the Kitahata family, but I need a brave man. Who dares to take on this important task?"
This time, those who arrived at Yinshi with Kyogoku Takamasa include the cavalry commander Nobuharu Baba, Hatamoto Hatayama Nobunobu, Ashigaru General Yokota Takamatsu, Ashigaru General Mototaka Nomura, Ashigaru General Todo Toradaka, and Imai Castle Lord Imai. Bichu Mamoru, Kamazana Castle Jodaihori Toe Mamoru, and Minami Omi Kunizu Shindo Sadaharu, Hirai Sadatake and others.
After listening to Kyogoku Takamasa's words, everyone present had different expressions.
After a while, Nomura Mototaka responded, "My lord, I am willing to give it a try!"
"Tsima Mamoru, this mission requires you to be prepared to die in battle. Have you thought about it?"
Nomura Mototaka firmly replied, "The Nomura family has been favored by the Kyogoku family for generations. Even if I die, I will never be able to repay you. Today, even if I am seeking death, I will have no regrets!"
After listening to Nomura Mototaka's words, Kyogoku Takamasa was quite moved. He immediately took Nomura Mototaka's hand and said, "I will bear in mind Taimamori's words. After this battle is over, I will reward the Nomura family generously."
"It's just that I'm a little worried about Tajima Mamoru alone..."
"My lord, I would like to go into battle with Tajima Mamoru!" The person who spoke was Yokota Takamatsu.
Yokota Takamatsu felt that he had not made any achievements since joining the Kyogoku family. This battle was indeed a good opportunity. He had been beaten to it before, and Yokota Takamatsu also stood up decisively now.
Seeing Yokota Takamatsu stand up, Kyogoku Takamasa felt a little more confident. After all, he was one of the famous "Five Takeda Ministers" in history, and he definitely had abilities.
"Okay! With Bichu and Tajima in action, we will definitely win this battle!"
Yokota Takamatsu and Nomura Mototaka looked at each other, and then said in unison, "I wonder what the Lord needs me to do?"
"Will you defeat the battle?" Kyogoku Takamasa smiled slightly.
Kyogoku Takamasa's words immediately shocked everyone present. What is he going to do?
"Lost the battle???" Yokota and Takamatsu were confused.
"Yes, in this battle, you two need to go straight to the front line of the Kitahata family, but you can only lose but not win! If the Kitahata family pursues, you can resist a little, but you must not be reluctant to fight."
"My lord, do you have any plans?"
Looking at the faintly visible Kitahata family flag not far away, Kyogoku Takamasa nodded and said no more.
Kyogoku Takamasa is preparing to hold back a big move, but it depends on whether the Kitahata family will take the bait.
