Ochiai River battlefield.
As the troops of the Kyogoku family and the Miyoshi family gradually joined the battlefield, Kizawa Nagamasakata was defeated in an instant. After a long battle, the troops under Kizawa Nagamasa were already at the end of their strength and were unable to withstand the two-sided attack from the Kyogoku family and the Miyoshi family.
You Zuo Changjiao found a way out of a desperate situation, and at this moment, his heart was filled with mixed emotions.
He tidied up his appearance a little, trying to maintain the last bit of dignity for himself. After all, in this case, Yusa Chokyo represented the Hatakeyama family's face.
"Let's go, follow me to see Kyogoku Zuo... Daishan Daifu Hall."
"Lord, then here..."
"The Kyogoku family and the Miyoshi family naturally know how to handle matters on the battlefield. The top priority now is to get in touch with the Kyogoku family and the Miyoshi family."
"The Kyogoku family may be reinforcements invited by our family, but it's hard to say about the Miyoshi family."
On the other side of the battlefield, the troops of the Miyoshi family and the Kyogoku family also met on the battlefield after attacking Kizawa Nagamasa.
Since neither party knew the other's existence in advance, both parties seemed quite cautious in this sudden encounter.
The head of the Miyoshi family, Miyoshi Nagakei, looked solemnly at the thousands of well-equipped ashigaru in front of him, as well as the horse teams cruising on the edge of the battlefield, with envy in his eyes.
"I've always heard that the Jingji family's military strength is extremely sophisticated. When I saw it today, it was indeed well-deserved." After a long time, Miyoshi Changqing sighed on his horse.
A man approached Miyoshi Changqing slowly and asked, "My lord, the Kyogoku family seems to have stopped. Do you want to send an envoy to negotiate?"
"No need!"
Miyoshi Nagakei put aside the dead body of Kizawa Nagamasa, whose head was missing, and said, "Since Kizawa Kawachi is dead, let the Hatakeyama family handle the matter themselves."
"Command the entire army to withdraw to Settsu!"
"ha!"
Miyoshi Changqing's dispatch of troops was a temporary decision, mainly because Miyoshi Changqing had been targeted by Kisawa Nagamasa before, which made Miyoshi Changqing very distressed.
Especially the public turmoil in Settsu made it impossible for Miyoshi Chokei to spare any time.
This time, after learning about the news of Yusa Nagasaki sending troops, Miyoshi Nagakei knew that this was an opportunity to defeat Kizawa Nagamasa in one fell swoop, so he led his troops here.
The goal is naturally to eradicate Kizawa Nagamasa, but now that the goal has been achieved, there is no need to stay long.
The Miyoshi family's troops slowly retreated, while the Kyogoku family's troops took the opportunity to take over the battlefield.
Soon, Kyogoku Takamasa and Yusa Chokyo met.
"In the Shimohatakeyama family, the old Yusa Chojiao, I saw the Kyokushin Daifu Palace!"
"Thanks to the Kyogoku family for helping me this time, otherwise I'm afraid..."
Under the roof, facing Kyogoku Takamasa, who was much younger than himself, Yusa Changjiao kept his attitude very low.
Kyogoku Takamasa also hurriedly greeted him and said, "Yusa-den is so polite. I send troops this time to defeat the rebellious Kizawa Nagamasa on the order of the General."
"In addition, the leader of the Hatakeyama Palace is my brother-in-law, and I received a request for help from the Hatakeyama family before we sent out troops."
"You and I don't need to see each other, we are all one family." Kyogoku Takamasa stepped forward and patted Yusa Chokyo on the shoulder, saying with a friendly expression.
After saying that, Kyogoku Takamasa continued, "I wonder if you have ever captured Kizawa Nagamasa?"
"Ashigaru discovered the body of Kizawa Nagamasa. I personally examined it and found that it is undoubtedly Kizawa Nagamasa himself."
"Naizangsuke, send someone to deliver Kizawa Nagamasa's body to the Shogun."
Behind him, Hatayama Asanobu immediately called for people to start restraining Kizawa Nagamasa's head.
After giving the instructions, Yuzuo Changjiao suggested, "Xingui Mountain City is just ahead. How about we enter the city with you, Master Dashan?"
"I have already sent someone to invite the lord."
........
The eleventh year of astronomy, the end of March.
With the death of Kisawa Nagamasa, who was at the height of his power in recent areas, the situation in the Kinai region, which was originally strange, suddenly became clear.
After receiving the support of his family and the compromise of Harumoto Hosokawa, Miyoshi Nagakei gradually established a foothold in the Settsu area and gradually expanded his sphere of influence to the mountain city.
With the support of the Kyogoku family, Hatakeyama Masakuni also regained control over Kawachi, Kii and other places. Hatakeyama Hatoyama also declared his obedience to Hatakeyama Masakuni, and Yusa Chokyo returned to the rank of retainer of the Hatakeyama family.
Ryohatake Mountain is unified again!
Under the mediation of Kyogoku Gaomasa, the people of the Yamato region also shook hands with the Hatakeyama family and made peace, and the two sides reconciled.
Hatakeyama Masakuni has been so happy that he can't close his mouth these past few days.
Who would have thought that the head of the Hatakeyama family, who was originally like a salted fish, would become strong again in just a few days.
Outside Shinkiyama Castle, the Kyogoku family's troops were ready to go. Hatakeyama Masakuni held Kyogoku Takamasa's hand with tears in his eyes, his face full of reluctance.
"Isn't it true that Sanlang doesn't want to stay a few more days?"
Kyogoku Takamasa smiled and replied, "My family is busy with mundane affairs. Although my heart is always with me, the time is not yet ripe."
"General, I still need to go back to you."
"The Hatakeyama family has gradually stabilized. It is not appropriate for me to stay here for a long time."
"I just hope that Hatakeyama Palace will not forget the previous agreement with my family."
Upon hearing this, Hatakeyama Masakuni immediately patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Saburo. Not to mention that you and I are close friends. In the future, our Hatakeyama family will join hands with the Kyogoku family. But if I want to recruit someone, I dare not not follow it." !”
Kyogoku Takamasa nodded, then turned to Hatakeyama Yoshimasa who was beside Hatakeyama Masakuni and said, "Zoemon Sano is the pillar of the family. Now the Hatakeyama family is in dire straits, and there are many people around Kii Morden." With you here, I feel relieved."
"From now on, the Hatakeyama family will all rely on Zaoei Monso."
Hatakeyama Yoshimasa performed well this time and was fully affirmed by Hatakeyama Masakuni. Kyogoku Takamasa spent some time with him and believed that Hatakeyama Yoshimasa was a rare talent.
The most important point is that although Hatakeyama Yoshimasa has a brain, he is also aware of current affairs. Kyogoku Takamasa naturally likes such a person, so he recommended Hatakeyama Yoshimasa to Hatakeyama Masakuni.
Hatakeyama Masakuni immediately accepted Hatakeyama Yoshimasa as the leader of the family. In addition to assisting him in handling family affairs, he was also particularly responsible for the diplomatic liaison between the Hatakeyama family and the Kyogoku family.
After some pleasantries, Kyogoku Takamasa slowly advanced towards Kyoto with the Kyogoku family's troops.
When the Kyogoku family was no longer in sight, Hatakeyama Masakuni turned around and entered Shinkiyama Castle.
"My lord, the Kyogoku family just left like this?" Looking at the empty palace, Hatakeyama Yoshimasa still couldn't believe it.
"Saburo, you are a good man!" Masakuni Hatakeyama said with a moved face, "This time Saburo helped our family without asking for anything in return. I, the Hatakeyama family, feel very deeply about it!"
"Father of Shimotsuki Saburo, there seems to be a renge party being held in Kyoto at the Hermitage Hall of the Kyogoku family. Zaemon Sado has prepared a gift, and I want to attend in person!"
"ha!"
Now that Hatakeyama Masakuni has embraced the Kyogoku family, the thickest thigh in the Kinai region, he feels much more confident in speaking.
And Masakuni Hatakeyama was determined to follow in the footsteps of the Kyogoku family and revitalize the Hatakeyama family.
.......
The affairs of the Hatakeyama family have come to an end for the time being, and Owari, who is east of Omi, is not at peace at this time.
Oda Nobuhide, who owned the Owari Tiger, suddenly tore up the alliance with Oda Nobuyu, the head of the Kiyosu Oda family, and suddenly sent troops to Kiyosu Castle.
Immediately afterwards, the Mino Toki family also sent troops to attack Inuyama Castle.
A big drama quietly kicked off.
