As the gates of Toyama Castle were slammed open, a samurai rushed in first, shouting, "Ono Yabei takes the lead!" ”

Ashigaru near the city gate hurriedly rushed towards Ono Yabei.

Ono Yabei shouted: "The shrimp soldiers and crab generals will not come to stop me!" The samurai of Shinano are here! ”

He let out a loud shout and swung his spear to knock down a few ashigari in an instant.

Mizuno Katsushige, who was leading the troops, stabbed to death an Ashigaru of the Ogasawara Army, and shouted at his own Ashigaru who was retreating: "Don't retreat, follow me!" ”

Ono Yabei saw Mizuno Katsushige and shouted, "I am the elder of the Ogasawara family, and the retainer Ono Yabei, the general Kamizu and virtuous, will be famous!" ”

Mizuno Katsudai shouted, "I am the old Mizuno Katsushige of the God Protector family!" ”

Ono Yabei was overjoyed and said, "Okay, then use your Mizuno Sho's head to make him famous!" ”

Mizuno Katsushige sneered: "What a big breath, look at the gun!" ”

Ono Yabei roared: "Good coming! ”

The two of them each took out their guns, crossed over, and stabbed in the air, and the two hurriedly turned to each other, and the handles of their guns collided with each other again.

The two immediately took a step back and confronted each other.

The two faced each other and walked slowly a few steps, and Ono Yabei let out a loud shout, rushed forward, and stabbed Mizuno Katsushige in the chest.

Mizuno Katsushige leaned over, and at the same time stretched out his gun to block, blocking Ono Yabei's spear for a second, he changed his position again, using Ono Yabei's gun as a support point, and the tail end of the gun was raised upward.

Ono Yabei hurriedly let go and took a few steps back, then pulled out the knife at his waist and confronted Mizuno Katsushige.

Ono Yabei took the lead again, and a left cut slashed at Mizuno Katsushige, Mizuno Katsudai shouted, and stabbed Ono Yabei in the neck with a single shot.

Mizuno Katsushige pulled out the head of the gun, and Ono Yabei dropped the sword, covered his neck, and fell down after shaking twice.

He raised his spear and shouted, "The enemy general has been killed, do not be afraid of the enemy, kill it!" ”

"Bang..."

Kenra Kamizu rushed in, and he saw Katsushige Mizuno, as well as Yabei Ono who had fallen to the ground.

He pointed his gun at Mizuno Katsushige and said: "In the Shimo-Ogasawara family, the general Kamizu is virtuous, participate!" Please advise! ”

Mizuno Katsu replied: "In the lower god to protect the old Mizuno Katsushige! ”

The two got through the name, and immediately fought together, and as soon as the weapons of the two sides collided together, they began to wrestle, and they all made four or five moves, and in just a few moves, Mizuno Katsushige and Kamizu Kenra were a little out of breath.

However, Kamizu Kenra was in a better state, and he swung his gun hard again, and Mizuno Katsushige hurriedly blocked and wrestled again.

After the two were deadlocked for more than ten seconds, Mizuno Katsushige felt that his strength was not enough, so he immediately changed his pace, mobilized the displacement and unloading of the gun, and Kamizu Kenra suddenly lost his gravity and leaned forward.

Mizuno was overjoyed and shouted, "Nine! ”

"Poof!"

Mizuno Katsushige raised his spear aloft, but the gap in his belly armor was stabbed by Kamizu's spear.

This is exactly a blow back to the carbine, killing Mizuno Katsushige by surprise, this move is Kamizu Kenliang observed the flow of horses on the horse back to shoot arrows.

Mizuno Katsushige glanced down, and then dropped the spear in his hand by force, he opened his mouth, reached out and grabbed Kamizu Kenra, his hand was not raised too high, Kamizu Kenra withdrew the spear, and Mizuno Katsushige's abdomen immediately burst.

Mizuno snorted, knelt on the ground, clutched his abdomen, and then collapsed.

Kamizu Kenra hurriedly got up and pulled out his sword to cut off Mizuno Katsushige's head.

"Mizuno Katsushige's head was taken by my Kamizu Kenryo!"

With Mizuno Katsushige being killed, the ashigaru of the Jiboke family was shocked, and at the gate, a large number of Ogasawara troops rushed into the castle.

The chief of the jimbo, who had already arrived at Ninomaru to prepare a new resistance, learned that Mizuno Katsushige had died in battle, and knew on the spot that something was wrong.

He didn't think much about it for long, and immediately fled from Toyama Castle with some of his people.

Kamizu Kenra led his subordinates all the way to the castle tower, and there was no trace of the chief of the god protector for a long time, so he had to go and tell Yoshicho first.

Yoshicho looked at the Honmaru where his banner had arrived at Toyama Castle, and said to the left and right, "Oh, do you think that the Jibo chief position is capable of?" Didn't you take it in a day? ”

He looked at Shiina Yasuyin again and said, "This Toyama Castle will be handed over to you, don't lose it when the time comes, otherwise, the family will have to consider whether your Shiina family can sit in Echichu." ”

Shiina Yasuyin hurriedly said: "Please rest assured Ogasawara Palace, you will definitely be able to defend it, but Your Majesty hopes to get that kind of weapon that sounds like thunder and lightning..."

Yoshicho nodded and said, "You send someone to Shinano to buy it, and the weapon I sold to you is called an iron cannon, and I will sell it to you cheaply, sixty kan."

If you go to Sakai Port to buy it, it will cost 100 times, but the family will give you a discount. ”

Shiina Yasuyin suddenly said: "Ha, I know." ”

Yoshicho stood up and said with a smile, "Okay, then go to Toyama Castle and have a look." ”

Although the chief of the gods fled, it was not a big deal for Yoshicho, and now it was only a temporary solution to the problems in the north.

Of course, the problem of the Shenbao long-term position is not necessarily completely solved, and the Shenbao family has a lot to do with the Yuezhong Sect after all.

However, Yoshicho couldn't solve it for the time being, and this time he took out the basic plate of the chief of the jimbo, and shocked the forces of Vietnam, China and Noto.

Jimbo Nagashi ran out of Toyama Castle and immediately ran in the direction of Zuizumenji Temple, and met Ueda Fujizaemon and Mizuno Katsunari who came to support him halfway through.

Mizuno Katsunari saw the appearance of the chief of the gods, and said with a look of surprise: "This... Your Highness, how did this fail so quickly? ”

The chief of the jimbo shook his head and said: "The Ogasawara army has a weapon that is like thunder, and it can knock out the arrow oar in one shot, even if it hits Ishigaki, the Ishigaki is also shocked."

There are few people in this family, how can I have ever seen this kind of thing, the morale of my subordinates has collapsed, and I can't help it? ”

Mizuno Katsunari looked at the person behind the chief of the gods, and hurriedly said, "Your Highness, where is the father below?" ”

The face of the chief of the god protection turned gloomy and said: "Mizuno was taken by the enemy general Kamizu Kenliang, and as soon as Mizuno died, the army completely collapsed, and the family had to withdraw. ”

Mizuno Katsunari was stirred by this news, and immediately staggered a step, half-kneeling on the ground and said, "Ogasawara, I must take revenge!" ”

Ueda Fujizaemon on the side shook his head and said, "This... Ogasawara is so powerful, you have to tell the host about it. ”

The chief of the god hurriedly walked up to Ueda Fujizaemon and said, "Mage, although the family has lost Toyama Castle, the land of the two counties of women's and water shooting is still in the hands of the family for the time being."

All it takes is for the mage to come forward to buy some time for the family, and the family can also reorganize its forces and make a comeback! ”

Ueda Fujizaemon also thought that this Ogasawara army was like an army of tigers and wolves, and nodded: "That poor monk will go to Toyama Castle to meet Ogasawara Hall now." ”

The chief of the divine protection hurriedly thanked him, and he immediately crossed the Shentong River with his subordinates and entered the women's county.

There are several national forces in the women's county, and they were defeated and surrendered by the god in the process of the rise of the god protector chief.

For the time being, the chief of the gods can only find these countrymen to help him.

...

Ueda Fujizaemon came all the way to Toyama Castle, and as soon as he arrived nearby, he was stopped by two Ashigaru of the Ogasawara family.

An ashigaru shouted: "Where did the monk come from, which sect and which sect?" ”

As a deacon of Zuizumenji Temple, Ueda Fujizaemon enjoyed a status in various places, but he was more noble than a samurai. It's like being asked by a little ashigaru right now.

The monk next to him said angrily: "Bold, this is a senior monk of Ruiquan Temple!" ”

Ashigaru said expressionlessly: "This is the territory of the Ogasawara family, and when you get to the territory of the family, you have to obey the orders of the family!" ”

The monk shouted: "Bold man, aren't you afraid of the Buddha's heavenly punishment? ”

Ashiki shook his head and said, "The Buddha is no bigger than His Royal Highness." ”

Ueda Fujizaemon frowned and said, "Ogasawara Hall is really noble, aren't you afraid of causing trouble to your master?" ”

At this time, Uehara Tadasada rode a horse to patrol the defense, and happened to see Ueda Fujizaemon questioning Ashigaru who was standing guard, so he drove over and said, "Who are you waiting for?" ”

The monk glared at Uehara Tada, who was riding on a horse with an arrogant expression, and said: "Rude, this mage is the deacon of Ruiquan Temple, and he still doesn't want to see him?" ”

Uehara Tadasada sneered: "It turns out to be the Ruiquan Temple of the Pure Land True Sect, okay, let's take you to see the lord below." ”

Ueda Fujizaemon dared to be angry and didn't dare to speak, he didn't dare to use a knife in this place, facing the arrogant Uehara Tadadasa, he blackened his face and followed Uehara Tadasada to see Yoshicho.

Yoshinaga and Shiina Yasuin talk about some Echichu set-ups, even though he defeated Jimbo Choshi at Toyama Castle.

However, Yoshicho knew that the power of the Divine Protector had not yet completely collapsed, and that it would take tens of thousands of people to completely defeat the Divine Protector.

Uehara Tadasada led the way to the temple to visit Yoshicho and said, "My lord, the deacon of Zuizumenji Temple, Ueda Fujizaemon has come to visit. ”

Hearing this, Yoshichang paused for a moment and said, "Let him come in and pay a visit." ”

Tadasada Uehara immediately went out and came in with Ueda Fujizaemon to meet him.

Ueda Fujizaemon recited a Buddha name to Yoshinaga and said, "Ogasawara Hall, the poor monk is the deacon of Zuizumenji Temple, and the head of this temple is too old to walk, please forgive me." ”

Yoshicho smiled and said, "Are you here to be a lobbyist for the Divine Protector?" ”

Ueda Fujizaemon smiled: "Fighting together, the lives are ruined, the poor monk is a member of the Buddhist sect, and he can't see such a scene."

My Buddha is compassionate, the right captain of the Jimboh sect came to ask for help from the temple, and the temple naturally can't stay out of the matter, so the temple still hopes that the Ogasawara Hall and the right gate captain of the Jimboha sect will turn the war into a jade silk. ”

Yichang said coldly: "Deacon, you have to understand, I, but the leader of the Seven Kingdoms personally divided by His Royal Highness the Princess, and the one country in Vietnam and China is under the jurisdiction of my family.

As a member of the country under the rule of his own family, he did not want to serve the country, but dared to contact the people of Noto, intending to rebel against the governance of his own family, and his family was crusading against the traitors.

Deacon, do you Ruiquan Temple want to meddle in this matter and prevent your family from carrying out righteousness? ”

Ueda Fujizaemon trembled and said: "Ogasawara Hall is serious, this temple just hopes that the world will be stable, the right captain of the Jimbo Sect has made some mistakes, Ogasawara Hall is the first time he has committed a crime, and he hopes to be light." ”

Yoshicho leaned forward and said, "Deacon Ueda Fuji, the presiding officer of Honganji has met with Master Ruru, and two months ago, I also met with him, but your current behavior has been instructed by Honganji?"

I can tell you that if the envoy of the family goes to Ishiyama Honganji Temple and does not receive the same answer as you, the family will be held responsible. ”

Ueda Fujizaemon panicked and said: "Ogasawara Temple, you can't do this, this temple is just to make the world stable, this is not that this temple wants to protect the right captain of the Jimbo sect." ”

Yoshicho smiled and said, "That's fine, you can go back and tell Master Zhengxin and let him manage Ruiquan Temple." ”

Ueda Fujizaemon didn't want to stay any longer, he felt that the atmosphere here was too dull, and he was very depressed.

He hurriedly bowed and left Toyama Castle.

Yoshicho did not intend to stay in Vietin for too long, and as for the 5,000 troops at Wukasan Mountain, he had already ordered the withdrawal of troops.

As for the walls of Toyama Castle, Yoshinaga did not tear them down, but left them to Yasuin Shiina.

After taking Toyama Castle, Yoshinaga led his army south from the Jintsu River to take the route of Hida into Mino, and returned to Shinano.

At the time of Yoshinaga's withdrawal, the Imagawa family's envoy to Echichu had already returned to Imagawakan in Suruga.

"What!" Imagawa Yoshimoto said angrily, "Ogasawara Yoshicho has already gone out to Toyama Castle?" How can it be so fast? ”

Shou Guini below also had an ugly face, and Taiyuan Xuezhai's smile also disappeared.

Imagawa Yoshimoto continued: "Isn't Yoshicho worried that conscription will delay the agricultural time? And there are only 3,000 people, how long does the function of the god protector last? ”

Taiyuan Xuezhai said: "My lord, now immediately send someone to inquire about the detailed news, and at the same time let the Sanhe side make signs of transferring troops and spread rumors that the family will send troops." ”

Imagawa Yoshimoto nodded and said, "It's just like this, but it's a pity that the soldiers of the family are still busy with the crops in the fields, and time is running out." ”

He said again: "Yukisai, send someone to Shinano to find out why Yoshicho can recruit soldiers to go on the expedition at any time, counting this time, Yoshicho has gone on the expedition three times, and his retainers don't object?" ”

Taiyuan Xue Zhai paused for a moment, looked at Imagawa Yoshimoto and said, "What the lord said is a good question, three thousand?" Speaking of which, Ogasawara Yoshinaga attacked Akutagawa Castle with 3,000 elite soldiers.

When the poor monk supported Takeda two years ago, Yoshinaga's main force was also 3,000 ashigaru, which shows that these 3,000 ashigaru were the main force and elite of the Ogasawara family.

If the poor monk thought it was not bad, Ogasawara Yoshinaga had come up from the next gram, and he was afraid that his retainers would rebel, so he trained 3,000 elite soldiers by himself and handed them over to his trusted retainers to lead.

Even his concubine, Satomi Tsu, led a garrison to guard Ueda Castle, which shows Ogasawara Yoshinaga's vigilance against his retainers.

It's better to spread rumors and divide the emotions within the Ogasawara family. ”

Imagawa Yoshimoto was overjoyed and said: "Okay, let's do it like this, let the Ogasawara family make trouble, then it will not be able to expand outward." ”

He immediately instructed his retainers to deal with Ogasawara Yoshicho according to Taiyuan Yukisai's strategy.

...

Yoshinaga led the army back to Shinano, and that night he took the new girl to have fun.

Early the next morning, Yoshicho still wanted to sleep lazily, but outside the door, Iwashita Dragon whispered, "Lord, there is something urgent." ”

Chizuru, the daughter of Yasuyin Shiina, hurriedly whispered in Yoshiaga's ear: "Your Highness, Your Highness? Outside, Iwashita is shouting to you. ”

Yoshicho listened to Chizuru's numb voice, his mind was still confused, and he just answered unconsciously.

Outside the door, Ryu Iwashita continued, "My lord, he is the messenger of the shogunate. ”

When Chizuru heard the messenger of the shogunate, her little heart was so frightened that she had no choice but to burrow into the quilt and begin to swallow the sword.

"Oh... Chizuru... It's early in the morning..."Yoshicho woke up instantly.

"My lord, the shogunate envoy has arrived!" The voice of the dragon under the rock was louder again.

Yichang felt the comfort, turned his head and shouted outside the door: "What's the hurry, let Dan Zhengzhong deal with it, invite him to have breakfast and watch the dance." ”

After hearing this, Iwasita Ryu left.

After Yoshinaga enjoyed Chizuru's morning service, he got up in good spirits and went to meet the envoys of the shogunate.

This time, the envoy who came to the envoy was Kyogoku Takayoshi, who took the initiative to ask the shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru to come.

He came this time to tell Yoshicho that the general Ashikaga Yoshito had changed his name to Ashikaga Yoshiteru, and the general hoped that Yoshicho would be able to meet him at the end of this year.

Today's shogunate has Yamashiro country, although it is said that Hosokawa Harumoto and others have seized power with the general's descendant, Mibuchi Fujiei and others, but the shogunate at this moment is not the blank shogunate before.

At least the shogunate could recruit tens of thousands of people, and with the Rokkaku, Ogasawara and Uesugi families as their backing, it can be said that the prestige of the shogunate has a certain appeal.

When Yoshicho saw Kyogoku Takayoshi, he said apologetically: "I'm sorry, my family only came back from the traitor campaign in Yuezhong yesterday, and I was a little tired. ”

Kyogoku Takayoshi hurriedly nodded and smiled: "In Shimo, it is Kyogoku Takayoshi who guards the Kyogoku family in Omi, and I have seen Ogasawara Hall. As the pillar of the samurai family, Ogasawara Hall has worked really hard to recruit traitors everywhere, and he is just an idler below, so he should wait for more time. ”

Only then did Yoshicho know that the messenger in front of him was called Kyogoku Takayoshi, and he only knew that the family crest on his clothes was the family crest of the Kyogoku family.

Yoshicho asked, "Kyogoku, is there something important that you came here on behalf of His Royal Highness the Gong Fang this time?" Could it be that the Miyoshi family betrayed the covenant? ”

Kyogoku Takayoshi said with a smile: "How dare the Miyoshi family, he still doesn't dare to offend the Venerable Master with the certificate of Honganji."

This time, I came down to tell Ogasawara that His Royal Highness had changed his name and changed the rattan character to Hui character, and at the same time hoped that Ogasawara Hall would go to the Nijo Imperial Palace at the end of the year to participate in the Spring Festival together. ”

Yoshicho nodded and said, "Oh, since it is a request from His Royal Highness the Princess, how can He refuse it, presumably His Royal Highness the Princess's also wants to let the Uesugi Palace go, and I will send someone to inform you later." ”

Kyogoku Takayoshi smiled, "Ogasawara Hall can help Zaixia, and Zaixia is really grateful." ”

Yoshicho smiled: "Hahaha, it's just a gesture, Kyogoku will rest at home for a few days, how about it?" ”

Kyogoku Takayoshi gladly accepted, and Yoshicho immediately asked his retainers to prepare a luncheon.

At the luncheon, Kyogoku Takayoshi watched the dancing girl dance, and suddenly burst into tears.

Yoshicho was a little puzzled and asked, "What's wrong with Kyogoku, but the family is not well entertained?" ”

Kyogoku Takayoshi hurriedly said to Yoshinaga: "Ogasawara Hall smiled, I just remembered the time I spent with my family before, and it was just like now, and I felt a little nostalgic for a while."

The Shimokyo family was originally the guardian of the three Omi counties, but when it came to the next father's generation, his retainer Asai Ryomasa seized power in the family.

Now his brother Kyogoku Takahiro was also expelled by Asai Ryomasa, and Kita-Omi fell into the hands of thieves like Asai Ryomasa, and every time I think about it, I feel painful. ”

The corners of Yichang's mouth twitched, this Jingji Gaoji is really a drama spirit, he actually came to act in front of him, this is to pretend to be pitiful in front of him.

Of course, he wouldn't be moved by Kyogoku Takayoshi's performance, and he said softly: "Kyogoku Tsuki, don't be sad, isn't the Rokagonal Hall attacking the Asai family now?"

I think Kyogoku should talk to Rokkakuden, who is also an important minister of the shogunate, and he will definitely help. ”

Kyogoku Takayoshi immediately wiped his tears and said, "Ogasawara Hall is right, but the subordinates are soft-spoken, and they can't speak in front of the Rokkakuden." ”

Yoshicho called Kyogoku Takayoshi this old fox in his heart, and he smiled and said, "Don't worry, Kyogoku, I will definitely tell you about this in front of His Royal Highness." ”

Kyogoku Takayoshi didn't dare to persecute Yoshicho, he hurriedly poured a glass of wine, raised his glass to Yoshicho and said, "Ogasawara Palace, I salute you below!" ”

Yoshicho raised his glass and drank the toast.

He only accompanied Kyogoku Takayoshi, and then Sanada Yutaka accompanied him.

Three days later, the envoy he sent to inform Uesugi Masatori had returned, and Kyogoku Takayoshi had completed his mission and returned to Gyeonggi.

As soon as Kyogoku Takayoshi left, Deura Kiyoshi ran to report to Yoshicho.

When Yoshicho saw Izuura Kiyojo appear, he knew what was going on, so he asked, "What's wrong?" ”

Deura Kiyokung bowed his head and said, "Recently, there have been several rumors in Mino and Shinano. ”

Yoshicho nodded and said, "Let's talk about it." ”

Deura Kiyoshi nodded and said: "There is a rumor that the Imagawa family will send troops to attack the family, and Mikawa does show signs of transfer, but his subordinates sent someone to Enoe Suruga to see, and there is no sign of transfer.

The second is that the lord trains elite soldiers, and only gives them to trusted retainers to lead, not to the countrymen and wealthy clans to lead, all because of the lord's suspicions. This is also spread by the Imagawa family's fine work.

Those fine works have been arrested by his subordinates a lot, lord, how to deal with it? ”

Yoshicho frowned and said: "The Imagawa family has made a few moves against the Imagawa family, and the Imagawa family has not been free because of some trivial matters, heh, since he wants to play with the Imagawa family, the Imagawa family is not welcome."

Send someone to the Takeda family and tell Takeda Harunobu that the Imagawa family is the enemy of the shogunate, and if it is with Imagawa Yoshimoto, it will become an enemy of the court, and the family will definitely send troops to destroy it, so that he can figure out which side to stand on.

Second, he sent people to Mikawa to spread rumors of hatred for the Imagawa family, and spread the news that Imagawa Yoshimoto had abused the Matsudaira family's sister-in-law, Takechiyo, in Suruga.

Remember, if you want to expel or kill all the Imagawa families who entered the territory of Shinano and Mino, I will let Dan Masada fully support you in terms of funds. ”

Deura Kiyoshi was very excited: "Ha! Your Majesty obeys! ”

Yoshicho looked at the departing Izuura Kiyotoshi, lightly knocked on the table, and made up his mind that he would fight with the Imagawa family at the end of September.