As the coalition forces pressed on, the confidence that daimyo such as Maeda Toshiie, Nakamura Kazushi, and Ikoma Chimasa had finally gathered was immediately hit.
Ling Feng naturally knew it, but he didn't care. With Nobu Kamiizumi, the signature sword master, here, there wouldn't be any trouble for the time being. Of course, the current situation is also very critical. He must not be defeated. Once he fails once, his military morale will be shattered. But the situation at this time is just like Cao Cao's battle of Guandu. Although it seems to be full of crises, it is also an opportunity. If Ling Feng could defeat the coalition forces in one fell swoop, he would be able to lay the foundation for unifying Dongyi.
In the afternoon, thirty miles away from Fushimi City, inside the coalition camp.
At this time, Tokugawa Hidetadasa, the son of Tokugawa Ieyasu, gathered with various daimyo to discuss the plan to attack Fushimi Castle.
At present, the main daimyo of the coalition include Mouri Hideaki, Kobayakawa Hideaki, Uesugi Sadakatsu, and Ukita Hidetaka, representing the four major clan clans, as well as Asano Nagamasa, Ishida Mitsunari, Maeda Genki, Nagasuke Masaie, and Masuzu Tian Changsheng and other successors of Wufengxing.
In addition, there are the famous names of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's retainers such as Kato Kiyomasa, Takenori Zagoya, Katagiri Shigen, Kato Yoshiaki, Hirano Choyasu, Wakisaka Anji, etc.
There are also Tokugawa Ieyasu’s retainers, such as Tadashi Sakai, Tadakatsu Honda, Yasumasa Kanbara, and Naomasa Ii, who are known as the Four Tokugawa Kings, plus Yasutada Matsudaira, Masashige Naito, Oikayoshi Hiraiwa, Motada Torii, Tadashi Okubo, and Hanzo Hattori , Takagi Kiyohide, Yonezu Hisashiharu, Watanabe Moritsuna, Torii Tadahiro, Okubo Tadashi, and Hachiya Sadatji, known as the Sixteen Tokugawa Divine Generals.
In addition to the daimyo, there are also many great swordsmen gathered, including Miyamoto Musashi, Ito Ittosai, Sasaki Kojiro, Makabe Anyuken, Tōgō Shigeki, Moroka Kazuha, etc. Of course, what's more important is that two strong swordsmen, Tsukahara Buden and Zhongmian Zisai, have also agreed to help.
At this time, the daimyo of all parties had the support of two sword masters and many great swordsmen. The high-level combat power had exceeded that of Horio Yoshiharu's side, not to mention the advantage in military strength, and they had consciously secured victory.
Therefore, the strategy they came up with from their discussion was to besiege the city openly and crush the situation. Of course, although they felt that the winning rate was high, they also wanted to reduce losses. Therefore, they would not directly attack the city. Instead, they would send ninjas to send ninjas to the various daimyo who were tied to the chariot by Horio Yoshiharu, luring them to the battle with certain conditions. defection.
A moment later, Fushimi Castle, Toyotomi Hideyori's official residence.
At this time, although Ling Feng had already dominated Fushimi Castle, Toyotomi Hideyori was still nominally in charge, so the discussion was also here.
Nakamura Kazushi said: "My lord, now the enemy has set up camp thirty miles outside Fushimi City and is besieging it on all sides. People in the city are now in panic. Please tell me how to defend against the enemy!"
Toyotomi Hideyori, Maeda Toshiie, Ikoma Ochimasa, Fukushima Masanori and other famous names also expressed concern. After all, they have already taken refuge with "Horiao Yoshiharu". Even if they change their camp, their territory will inevitably be reduced. But if Ling Feng's side wins, not only will they not have to reduce their territory, but they will also be able to expand their family's territory. Therefore, except for a few traitors who had long been in cahoots with Tokugawa Tadahide and other coalition forces, the other big names still hoped that Ling Feng would win.
Ling Feng smiled and said: "We already have a strategy to defeat the enemy, but it should not be revealed. Everyone, just rest assured!"
Toyotomi Hideyori, Maeda Toshiie and others were doubtful. In the current situation, the enemy's army was several times larger than our own, and the chance of victory was low. However, nothing is absolute. When Oda Nobunaga started his career, he was outnumbered and defeated Imagawa Yoshimoto in the battle of Okehazama. Therefore, they still have some hope for Ling Feng. Moreover, their lives were all in Ling Feng's hands, so they naturally did not dare to change camps easily.
Subsequently, many ninjas invaded Fushimi Castle to deliver messages, hoping to instigate Maeda Toshiie and other daimyo.
However, due to the strict surveillance and control by Ling Feng's Dragon Guard and Dragon Whale Guard, these big names had no chance to rebel even if they wanted to.
Of course, the coalition did not expect to win by instigating rebellion. The main purpose was to plant a seed in the latter's heart. Once the war situation is unfavorable, this seed will quickly take root and sprout, causing Horio Yoshiharu's camp to be defeated.
Immediately, Tokugawa Hidetada and other daimyo led their troops to five miles away from Fushimi Castle. They formed an overwhelming formation, but they did not rush to attack.
Ling Feng switched to the identity of Sword Master Kamiizumi Shinobu and led the Dragon Guard and Dragon Whale Guard to the top of the city, preparing to fight. The commander of Huanglong Guard disguised himself as Horio Yoshiharu to stabilize the daimyo.
At this time, a middle-aged swordsman with a short beard came out of Tokugawa Hidetada's main formation, but it was Yagyu Munenuki, the son of Yagyu Munen, one of the three dogs of the Yagyu family, and a famous Shinin A great swordsman.
Yagyu Munaki looked at Ling Feng, bowed first, and then said loudly: "Master, Horio Yoshiharu went against the grain and harmed two great men, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu. He is truly an unfaithful and unjust person. Why should I do it for you, Master?" Efficiency? Master wants to promote the new Yin-ryu, and all the daimyo are willing to give their full support. Moreover, His Majesty the Emperor has agreed to canonize Master as the Sword Master who protects the country. Master, please consider it carefully!"
Tokugawa Hidetada and other great names also nodded in agreement, and took out the "Emperor" decree to express their sincerity.
There is no doubt that this is another strategy of the coalition forces. In their eyes, although Horio Yoshiharu has some talents, his family background is too shallow. If there is no Sword Master Kamizumi Nobu to stabilize people's hearts, it will immediately fall apart and be destroyed without any effort. If Ling Feng is really Shangquanxin, this strategy has a high chance of success.
However, they were destined to be disappointed. Because this sword master is just Ling Feng in disguise. At this time, Ling Feng spoke calmly, imitating Shang Quanxin's tone and said: "Attack the city first, attack the heart first, yes, Zong Yan's art of war is really good! However, on the battlefield, there is no way to surrender without fighting. Reason! However, I can also give you a chance. I am here to challenge you. No matter who it is, if you can defeat me in a duel, you will win this battle, and all our famous names will be defeated. surrender!"
Han Lei pretending to be Horio Yoshiharu also said at the right time: "That's true!"
Maeda Toshiie and other daimyo were greatly disappointed, thinking that this was Horio Yoshiharu's plan. However, although this strategy could demoralize the opponent, it was not too good to win. However, Kamizumi Nobu is a sword master after all, so there is basically no possibility of defeat. Therefore, they did not speak out to stop it.
But Yagyu Munomi looked happy and said: "Okay!"
If it were someone else, he wouldn't be sure yet, but with Tsukahara Fuden, the senior swordsman who once mentored Master Izumi Nobu, he was relatively sure. If this war can be resolved peacefully, all daimyo, including the daimyo of the Maeda Toshiie family, will say good things to the Yagyu family.
However, before he could invite Tsukahara Buden, at this moment, a middle-aged swordsman flashed and came to the city gate, saying loudly: "Miyamoto Musashi comes to challenge!"
