Half an hour later, Ling Feng sorted out all the gains and gathered with many famous people in the mansion to discuss matters.
Ling Feng sat on the throne and said: "Everyone, we have won this battle, and the future is bright. Once Tokugawa Hidetada and others are eliminated, most of their territory will be used for rewards. However, we still cannot If we take it lightly, we must first disintegrate the coalition forces. I wonder who is willing to contribute to win over some big names to our side?"
In fact, Ling Feng also wants to wipe out all the famous names, and he can do it with his martial arts. But his foundation at this time was too shallow to complete the task of ruling Dongyi. After all, ruling the world does not rely on personal force, but requires establishing a ruling class that serves him.
Maeda Toshiie smiled and said: "Sir, there is a way. The only way to make all the daimyo feel at ease is through marriage."
At this time, the coalition forces were defeated, two great sword masters and six great sword masters were dead, and the top combat power was almost completely lost. Even if the troops were still superior, it would be difficult to withstand Horio Yoshiharu's offensive. Therefore, he had decided to sincerely surrender to him, so he took the initiative to make suggestions. And if Ling Feng replaces Toyotomi Hideyoshi and establishes the shogunate, as a meritorious official, he will be able to obtain many territorial rewards.
Ling Feng nodded and said: "I understand, you can go ahead and lobby, but my son Zhong is not married yet."
Horio Yoshiharu also has a son, currently disguised by Ryuu Wei, so there is no problem in marrying several daimyo's daughters.
Immediately, Nakamura Kazushi, Ikoma Chimasa and other daimyo also expressed their willingness to contribute to persuade some daimyo.
Then there is the selection of reliable officials to manage Kyoto Prefecture. Now that the coalition forces have retreated, Kyoto Prefecture will soon fall into Ling Feng's hands. But without reliable official management, there is no rule. Most of the original officials can remain in office, but a small number of die-hards must be eliminated.
There are also rewards based on military merit, including promotion to military positions and rewards of money and food.
Then he sent troops to defeat the coalition forces headed by Tokugawa Hidetada. Naturally, Ling Feng personally led the attack.
Immediately, Ling Feng's troops divided into two groups and led them all in person. There were 50,000 soldiers, including Lin Ziyi and other Dragon Guard elites, chasing the coalition forces at full speed. The other group, with Li Fenghua, Li Ruohua and other Dragon Whale Guards as the core, including Maeda Toshiie, Nakamura Kaichi and other daimyo retainers and generals, led 40,000 troops to sweep the Kinki area and quickly restore order. As for Fushimi Castle, only 10,000 soldiers and horses were left to guard it.
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Half an hour later, west of Kyoto Prefecture, Osaka Castle.
This Osaka Castle was originally the home base of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's forces. Ling Feng led an army to sweep it once, but no soldiers were left to garrison it, so it fell under the control of the coalition forces.
At this time, inside the city lord's palace.
The great names of the coalition forces are discussing strategies to defeat the enemy. Although the coalition forces were defeated in this battle and two sword masters and six great swordsmen died, the loss of troops was not serious, less than 5,000 men. Therefore, they have no intention of admitting defeat and are ready to fight again to eliminate the forces of "Horio Yoshiharu".
Tokugawa Hidetada said: "Everyone, Sword Master Kamiizumi has superb martial arts. If we can't get rid of him, we will definitely suffer heavy losses on the battlefield. I wonder if you have any good ideas?"
At this time, Tokugawa Hidetada had the largest territory, and with the support of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retainers and generals, he was the strongest among the coalition forces. He also led this battle and served as the general. As for the combat power of the Sword Master level, he also understood that almost no one could compete with him in head-on combat. Unless the troops have an absolute advantage, then send experts to encircle and kill.
Mouri Hide said: "I know there is a warrior Sanada Nobushige. He has the courage that no man can match, and he may be able to resist the sword master Kamizumi Nobu."
Tokugawa Hidetada smiled and said: "Okay, I wonder if you guys have any recommendations?"
Immediately, Uesugi Sadakatsu said: "The Tsuchimikado family in charge of the Onnyangryo can control the Yokai shikigami, and may be able to deal with Ueizumi Shinobu."
Later, other daimyo recommended several kendo school ancestors, including Tomita Segen of the Nakajo ryu, who was once the master of Zhongmaki Jizhai. There are also his younger brother Tomita Keimasa, the leader of Bato style, Hayashizaki Jinsuke, and so on.
A moment later, a middle-aged man dressed as a ninja suddenly came in a hurry and said: "My lord, Horio Yoshiharu's army is coming!"
Tokugawa Hidetada's expression changed, and he immediately returned to calmness, saying: "Hattori, please continue to pay attention to the enemy's dynamics."
Hattori Hanzo nodded and quickly excused himself.
At this time, Tokugawa Hidetada said: "Everyone, this is not the time for a duel. Let them give up Osaka Castle first. When our masters arrive, we will kill Izumi Nobu first, and then destroy Horio Yoshiharu. When the time comes, We will divide the acquired territory together."
All the daimyo nodded and immediately led the troops to retreat together.
Not long after the coalition forces retreated, Ling Feng's 50,000 troops arrived at Osaka Castle.
At this time, it was approaching dusk, so Ling Feng ordered a fire to be made and cooked food. After eating and resting for half an hour, the army continued to set off. As for Osaka Castle, only a thousand soldiers were left to maintain order.
However, the coalition forces changed direction and retreated all the way to Nagahama Castle near Lake Biwa in Omi Province.
In the evening, as the sun set, Ling Feng's 50,000-strong army pursued them leisurely. However, when they arrived near Bipa Lake, snowflakes suddenly began to appear in the sky, and the surrounding temperature dropped sharply. Moreover, the snow is getting heavier and heavier, and the temperature is getting lower and lower. The Dragon Guards and officers above the warrior level can still inflict energy to keep out the cold. Ordinary soldiers suddenly shiver in the snow and cold wind, and can no longer move forward.
Lin Ziyi said to Horio Yoshiharu, played by Han Lei: "Sir, the weather has changed suddenly, like a demon causing chaos."
A surrendered swordsman said: "My lord, it is said that there is a monster called Yukiji who can manipulate the weather and create ice and snow."
Han Lei nodded, looked at Shang Quanxin, played by Ling Feng, and said, "Master Sword Master, do you have any good ideas?"
Ling Feng smiled faintly and said: "Don't worry, wait for me to kill this monster!"
After he finished speaking, his figure flashed, like a fleeting shadow, and disappeared into the distance.
A moment later, beside a vast lake, a beautiful lady in white with long light blue hair, face like white jade, and skin like gelatin stood out on the ice and snow. A steady stream of icy cold breath surged out of her body, causing ice and snow to condense in the sky. And the power of the water spirit in the lake kept pouring into the body of the woman in white, replenishing the demonic power she had consumed.
At this moment, a figure in white appeared in a flash, it was Ling Feng pretending to be the sword master Kamizumi Nobu, but the cold air around him quickly poured into his body like a swallow returning to its nest. Ling Feng is like a black hole of spiritual energy. All water-attributed spiritual energy, demonic power, etc. will be swallowed up by him and transformed into his own Canglang True Essence.
Xue Ji's complexion changed drastically, her crystal-clear jade hands were placed in front of her body, the thick ice demon power in her body quickly gathered, and then she suddenly pushed out her palms!
The sky was filled with fine white ice cones that shot towards Ling Feng like hailstones in an endless stream.
Ling Feng's expression was indifferent. The Xuan Shui martial soul that had been refined into the Xuan Ming Ji realm suddenly started to move. A force field of ice suddenly appeared. All the white ice picks suddenly stopped three feet in front of Ling Feng.
At this moment, one of the white ice cones suddenly shattered, and a white silver needle as crystal clear as ice and snow broke through the ice force field and shot towards Ling Feng's chest.
