Oyamada's retainers Ushida Mazuna and Kawamura Bohide led the assault and fought with Higashino Nobukatsu, Asano Konosuke and others.

This is the battle between the two sides, both Yoshicho and Harunobu are very concerned, after all, this is their own troops to show their strength in front of many forces, and they all want their side to win.

Once the vanguard force is inferior, then the side that is at a disadvantage needs to invest its troops in advance, so that it will be at a disadvantage on the issue of reserve troops, and it will be at a disadvantage step by step.

The leading generals on both sides, whether it is Ushida Mazuna or Higashino Nobukatsu, know their pressure, but they are already aware of it when they serve as the first troops.

Ushida Zhengang shouted: "Everyone, the lord humiliates the ministers to death, but the other side is a thief who has captured and humiliated the lord, we must have the determination to die, kill!" ”

Higashino Nobukatsu heard the roar erupting from the other side, and also encouraged his subordinates: "Desperately kill the enemy to serve the lord today, the lord will never forget your merits, kill!" ”

The morale of the two sides climbed again, and they collided with each other with a "boom".

The ashigaru people huddled together, stretched out their spears and slapped each other, and the servants shouted on the side.

And those samurai brandished their red spears one after another, rushed to the front of the battle and shouted their names, and then the samurai on the opposite side immediately catered to them, burst their names, and then scuffled together.

Here, Higashino Nobukatsu shouted: "The enemy general Oda Saemon Nobuya has been won by me, and the Takeda family still has warriors!" ”

The surrounding Ozada's samurai were a little afraid, after all, Higashino Nobukatsu decisively and quickly killed the more brave Oda Saemon Nobuka in two moves.

Ushida Mazuna, who was protected by several guards, saw that more than a dozen samurai were not up, and immediately said angrily: "You cowards, you are a shame for the Oyamada family!" ”

He turned around and pushed away the guards beside him, rushed to the vicinity of Higashino Nobukatsu, and shouted: "Thief, don't be arrogant, I am the official Ushida Zenemon Captain Mazuna of the Oyamada family!" Come and ask for advice! ”

"Good time!" Higashino Nobukatsu shouted, "I'm the Ogasawara guardian flag samurai, the ashigaru general Higashino Nobukatsu!" Death at the hands of the underprivileged will definitely not dishonor your reputation! ”

"No more nonsense, Sine!"

"Oh! Look at the guns! ”

The two immediately fought together, and the fight was impressive, and more than a dozen samurai around them watched with fierce eyes.

After more than a dozen moves, Ushida Matsuna's breath was a little messy because of his age, and he was spotted by Higashino Nobukatsu, who opened his red spear and inserted it directly into the gap in his armor, injuring his arm.

Ushida Zhengang exclaimed bitterly: "Lord, your subordinates are incompetent! ”

"Ushidazu! Let's cut off your head below! ”

The surrounding Ushida family warriors shouted, "Stop hurting my lord!" ”

"Higashino, let me be your opponent!"

A group of samurai swarmed up and snatched Ushida Matsuna back, and Higashino Nobukatsu was also forced to retreat, and immediately fought together again.

In the Takeda family's main camp, a hundred-legged man was running hard, and soon he reached the outside of the tent, he did not hesitate, and immediately rushed into the shogunate, shouting: "Report! Ushida is injured and it is difficult to fight again, and Kawamura is seriously injured! ”

Takeda Harunobu was a little annoyed, and suddenly felt that his face was dull.

At this time, the generals of the Takeda family quickly became angry and asked for battle.

Takeda Harunobu looked at Iitomi Masakakei, who had become the general of the Takeda family, commanding one hundred and fifty cavalry.

At the same time, there is also the Kasuga Tiger Gang, commanding a hundred cavalry.

He shouted: "Changjing, Changxin, you two lead the troops to attack and help the Koyamada team!" ”

The two of them went out of the ranks, and after answering, they quickly left the tent.

Soon, the two of them led a team of thousands of people.

Yoshicho also noticed that the other party had sent reinforcements, and clapped his hands and said, "Okay, the Takeda army has already shown a disadvantage, and we should take advantage of the victory to pursue!" Xingang, wait for a quick attack! ”

Soon, Sanada Shingang and other samurai came out and led the troops to attack.

A moment later, on the plain below, the number of soldiers swelled, and the shouts of killing grew louder and louder.

After a while, an envoy came: "Report! Higashino was wounded by the enemy general Iitomi Masakai and was defeated! ”

At this time, another envoy rushed in and said, "Report! Asano Masoru was taken by the enemy general Kasuga Masanobu! ”

Yoshinaga's face changed greatly, and he said in his heart, sure enough, he didn't have many generals under his command, and as soon as the Takeda family invested in the fierce generals, it would not be good on his side.

So as soon as he saw the Takeda family sending reinforcements, he immediately sent a large number of subordinates because he was afraid that the Takeda family was too fierce.

"Report! Nobu Tsunamu has already advanced and blocked the Takeda family's offensive! ”

Hearing this news, he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart and said: "Jing Huqi, the Takeda family is full of talents, and its strength in the next hand is limited, if the Takeda family invests in the Iifu Army Department or Yuan Mino to make a move, I am afraid that our army will be at risk of defeat."

Below is the head of the Ogasawara family, Shinano guards, the retainers are fighting below, and it is difficult to sit here with peace of mind, so I hope that Jing Hushu will sit here and come when he goes down! ”

As he spoke, he took the ten-character gun in Xiao Xiao's hand, got up and was about to leave.

Uesugi Jinghu was moved by Yoshicho's actions, and he hurriedly said: "Yoshicho, since you are here to help Your Excellency, how can you always stand by and watch.

Our army adheres to the way of heaven and punishes unrighteous people like Takeda, so it is natural to move forward bravely, and who in our family is willing to fight. ”

Kojima Sadako, known as Oni Kojima, stood up. He was Kenshin Uesugi who began serving at a young age and was known for his courageous and decisive image.

In the Fourth Battle of Kawanakajima, he was praised by Yamaguchi Masakai as "a warrior of Hana and Shido" (a true warrior).

Kojima Sadako said, "My lord, let's go down and show the bravery of the Echigo samurai!" ”

Jinghu nodded with satisfaction and said, "In this case, you can go!" ”

Kojima Sadako ran out very excitedly, and led thousands of Echigo Ashigaru and miscellaneous soldiers to set off to support Sanada Shingang.

Yoshicho looked at Jinghu with envy, after all, there are still too few talents under him, and the one who can fight in Shinano is Ashida Nobuyo, but unfortunately he is now playing in the Takeda family.

Nobuyori Ashida was the lord of Ashida Castle in Saku-gun, Kita-Shinano Province, and served to Sasataka Oi, the "guardian of Shinano" appointed by the Kanto Governor Uesugi Kensei (not recognized by the shogunate and the imperial court).

In 1543, when Takeda Harunobu attacked Nagakuwa Castle, the residence of Oi Sadataka, he acted as an internal response together with the lord of Aiki Castle, Soki Masato, and captured Oi alive and dedicated it to Takeda.

After that, it was reused by Harunobu, and together with Sanada Yukitaka, Akiyama Nobutomo and Soki Masatomo, he was called the "Shinano Four". In 1561, he did not participate in the Fourth Battle of Kawanakajima, and stayed in Suwa with Nobuyo Akiyama. In 1568, he was reappointed as the lord of Toe Province and Nimata Castle.

In 1575, he participated in the Battle of Nagashino and was killed by an iron cannon during the charge. His son, Ashida Shinbo, was defending Toe Kunita Naka Castle at the time, and under the pressure of the Oda and Tokugawa coalition forces, he opened the castle and returned to Saku-gun ("Guinon" in history).

When Yichang was envious, Jinghu said: "He is a companion who grew up with him, and Yichangqi can rest assured that his bravery is definitely not bad!" ”

Yoshicho nodded and said, "Of course it's not bad, maybe it's even a fateful enemy." ”

While they were chatting, Kojima Sadako had already led the Ashigaru miscellaneous soldiers into the battle, and he shouted, "Sons, let the samurai of Kai see the bravery of our Echigo samurai and attack!" ”

"Oh!"

Kojima Sadako took the lead in rushing in, and soon rushed in front of Iitomi Masanobu, and at this moment, Sanada Nobuyo was slightly injured under the attack of Iitomi Masakin and Kasuga Masanobu.

He hurriedly shouted: "In the lower part of the country, it is the retainer under the command of Echigo who guards Uesugi Keitoko, Kojima Sadako, who came to ask for advice!" Hurry up and fight with one person, don't want two to fight one, you can't win! ”

Fan Fu Changjing took a step back, and when he saw the black horn armor generals rushing quickly in the distance, he hurriedly stepped forward to meet the enemy.

Kojima Zhenxing shouted his name again and shouted: "Come and get your name together!" ”

"Under is the Takeda family's cavalry general, Iitomi Changjing! Come and ask for advice! ”

"Oh! It seems that it is not a nobody! Your head has been taken below! ”

"It's really unashamed, look at the gun!"

After the two let go of the cruel words, they immediately fought together, and the killing was inextricable.

At this moment, there were already more than 5,000 people fighting together on the plain.

At this moment, in the Takeda military array, a hundred-legged crowd rushed in and shouted, "Report!" The enemy general Higashino Nobukatsu was wounded and defeated by Chang Jingyu! ”

"Report! The enemy general Konosuke Asano was taken by Kasuga! ”

Two good news in a row made Takeda Harunobu's gloomy face much better, and he smiled: "As soon as the main family is dispatched, the Ogasawara family will not be good, hahaha."

This Shinano talent has long been under the command of the family, and although Ogasawara Yoshinaga has risen quickly, it has not enough background. ”

Michizo Saito and Yukisai Taiyuan nodded approvingly.

"Report! The enemy Uesugi Army has been dispatched! ”

Takeda Harunobu was shocked: "How is it possible, Ogasawara Yoshicho asked Uesugi Keihoo to send troops so quickly?" ”

He hurriedly got up and walked out of the shogunate, Saito Michizo and Taiyuan Yukisai also walked out with solemn faces, followed by a group of military generals.

Takeda Harunobu walked out and looked at the battlefield, and sure enough, he saw that some of the flag fingers were the bamboo finch patterns of the Uesugi family.

Taiyuan Xuezhai saw that the military situation of the Takeda family was at a disadvantage again, so he said: "Since the local government has invited reinforcements to enter, the poor monk naturally can't stand idly by, and the family immediately sent a thousand reinforcements." ”

Michizo Saito was not polite either, and supported a thousand troops to help.

With the arrival of 2,000 reinforcements, the situation on the battlefield gradually tilted in favor of the Takeda family.

At this time, Komai Takahakusai suggested, "My lord, now is the time to launch a fierce attack on the Ogasawara family, and at the same time send a special team to attack Hikari-jo and threaten Ibuka-jo." ”

Takeda Harunobu thought about it and felt that this plan was good, so he immediately whispered to Baba Nobuharu and the veteran Zhujiao Huding to lead the troops to attack Hikari City.

Soon, Yoshinaga knew that the Takeda family had dispatched a special team, but he was helpless, he himself was inferior to the other party in terms of troops, and it was too dangerous to divide the troops now.

Yichang slapped the table and said: "In this case, I intend to launch a general attack!" ”

Usami Dingman said: "At this moment, Mingjin should withdraw his troops, and it is safe to defend for the time being." ”

Yichang immediately said: "I'm afraid the enemy army thinks the same way, if our army retreats, they will definitely be pressed by the whole army, and they will not retreat, so our army will be defeated." ”

Jing Hu immediately stood up, his eyes were very resolute, and he shouted: "The time for the general attack has come, put up the flag!" ”

Yi Chang was overjoyed, and hurriedly got up and said, "Take the next step ahead!" As he spoke, he left his own camp and personally led the troops to attack.

Jinghu said to the people around him: "How can I let Yi Changqi be beautiful in the front? All of you are with me! ”

"Oh!"

On the battlefield, I saw that in the main formation of Ogasawara's family, a large flag of Ogasawara was dispatched, and there were also shiny five-star horse seals.

On the other side, the banner of the Uesugi army is waving in the wind, and on a white flag, a traditional cursive dragon character is written on it.

Uesugi Jinghu sat on a white and flawless white horse, with a dark red armor with gold threads, and a dark red robe, which was not draped, but hung on one side of the upper body, and half diagonally on the bottom.

He shouted: "The manifestation of righteousness is today!" ”

"Oh!"

"Kill!"

The Ogasawara Army and the Uesugi Army rushed directly into the battlefield.

When they mobilized the army, Takeda Harunobu also noticed something unusual, and immediately asked Iitomi Huchang, Yuan Changyin and others to attack.

The two armies, numbering more than 30,000 men, fought on the plains in front of Hirase Castle, within a radius of several miles.

Yoshinaga led most of the infantry troops, and the horse team was directly handed over to the Uesugi family to command, after all, his horse team was pitiful.

On the battlefield, the reserve units of various departments have entered a stalemate stage, and the key to the decisive victory is still to decide the victory on the side of the horse team.

At this moment, the strongest in the Takeda family horse team is still the Akabi of the Iifu family, and the year before, after the horse team suffered a small loss at the hands of Yoshinaga, Takeda Harunobu began to rectify the horse team.

Basically, it is done according to the scale of the red preparation, and the general is Iitomi Huchang.

At this moment, it depends on which side of the cavalry breaks through first, and then attacks and harasses the ashigaru troops, in order to achieve victory in this battle.

Iitomi Huchang led the cavalry to assault and happened to meet his old rival Kakizaki Keijia.

Last time, his subordinate Akabi had a draw with Kakizaki Keijia, so he was undaunted and led his army to assault.

However, this time Kakizaki Keijia led the elite cavalry sent to him by Jinghu, although the number was small, but the combat effectiveness was much stronger than the ordinary Echigo cavalry.

Not long after the battle between Iitomi and Kakizaki Keika, the number of casualties far exceeded that of the Echigo cavalry, which surprised Iitomi Toramasa.

At the same time, behind Kakizaki Keijia, there are also ordinary cavalry dispatched, and behind the cavalry are bow-ashigaru, iron cannon ashigaru, and so on.

This is Jinghu's car suspension!

Squadron after squad of reserves stormed the Takeda formation, like wheels, attacking in waves, not giving the enemy a chance to rest.

Iitomi Toramasa led Akabi to engage the Echigo army with a crane wing formation, fighting hard, and Akabi Ashigaru, who was following Akabei, also engaged the Echigo Ashigaru Reserve.

In the melee, Iitomi Huchang and Kakizaki Jingjia encountered, and the two immediately reported their names and fought together, and the two fought very fiercely.