The quarrel in the shogunate camp lasted for half an hour, and there was still no plan of action to resolve the next step of the army.

The war-fearing daimyo of the shogunate army supported Tokugawa Tsunashige and returned to his division to retake Kofu, while the main battle faction of Tokugawa Mitsuyoshi insisted on a decisive battle at Sekigahara.

Eventually, Tokugawa Mitsuki, the lord of the Mito Domain, spoke up: "My lord, in my opinion, this is an opportunity! ”

"Oh?"

Sakai Tadashi raised his right hand slightly, signaling the average capable lieutenant marshal to express his opinion.

Tokugawa Mitsuki said: "The Ming army attacked Kofu, which means that they dispersed their forces in Sekigahara, we might as well send troops to fight a decisive battle, as long as the enemy army is defeated in Sekigahara, then the change in Kofu will naturally be solved!" ”

Sakai Tadakatsu's heart moved, and he felt that what this guy said made some sense.

The combat effectiveness of the rebels was sparse and not to be feared, and only the Ming army in the enemy army could make the shogunate army fearful, and now that the Ming army had divided its forces, their combat effectiveness was also weakened.

However, he did not know how many troops the Ming army used to raid Kofu.

As the saying goes, knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent will win all battles, but it is not easy to really do this!

When the two armies were fighting, there was no satellite monitoring, and they could only rely on sentry cavalry to reconnoiter the enemy's situation, but they could only find out the general layout of the enemy's camp, and it was not easy to know the specific personnel and troops.

Sakai Tadashi sighed secretly, if there was a Japanese traitor who descended to the light, there would be a person who could act as a meticulous worker, and this battle would be much easier......

At this time, Tokugawa Mitsuyoshi came out and said: "My lord, everyone, don't be nervous, although the Ming army attacked Kofu and cut off our grain route, our army's grain and grass can last at least half a month, and there is also a lot of grain in my Owari Domain, which is enough to support a month!" We must not mess up our own positions and fall into the path of the Emperor of the Ming Kingdom! ”

After everyone heard this, their depressed mood brightened up a little, what is the fat domain, in the current situation, can still make so much food, admire!

In the end, Tadashi Sakai stepped forward to speak.

In general, in this case, the biggest leader will always make a final decision at about the time of the meeting to show his ability.

Sakai Tadakatsu said: "This Battle of Sekigahara is related to the survival of my Tokugawa shogunate!" Don't give up until you have to! ”

He glanced at Tokugawa Tsunashige, and then said: "Of course, Kofu can't help it, in my opinion, send some cases to recover Kofu first, and the army is still stationed in Sekigahara to confront the enemy, and after the Kofu is recovered, the troops will return, and then fight the enemy again!" ”

"If you regain Tribal Kofu, continue to increase your troops, or think about withdrawing your troops!"

The daimyo nodded one after another, this method is the safest and most important, not to take risks lightly, but also to take care of both, it is a good way.

Now the shogunate army has a month's worth of food and grass, so there is no need to panic.

Seeing that everyone had no opinions, Sakai Tadashi showed a hint of a smile, and immediately ordered Tokugawa Yorinobu and Tokugawa Tsunamu, who were stationed in Nangong Shannan, to join forces, a total of 60,000 horses, to recover Kofu.

After everyone left, the smile on Sakai Tadakatsu's face gradually disappeared, and he couldn't help but sigh lightly.

Although this move is good and satisfies the interests of both sides, it does damage the interests of the shogunate army!

The division of troops is weak, and I am afraid that the balance of the past half a month will also be broken.

On October 25, the shogunate army divided its forces, and Tokugawa Tsunashige and Tokugawa Yorinobu led their troops out of Sekigahara to rescue Kofu.

In order to avoid the instability of the large array and the surprise attack of the Ming army, Sakai Tadashi transferred 20,000 horses from the headquarters of Tokugawa Mitsuyoshi to supplement the forces on the left flank.

Sekigahara is just a big place, and the troop movement of the shogunate army naturally can't hide from Long Xiang at night.

In the afternoon of the same day, Zhu Cihong in the imperial camp of Sasao Mountain received a report from Yang Qili.

Emperor Zhu couldn't help laughing a few times, and said to the left and right: "The old thief is just like that!" ”

From this incident, it can be seen that Sakai Tadakatsu is only a politician who is good at balancing, not a military strategist, and in military battles, he plays with political balance.

Xu Sheng, who was on the side, saw the emperor's intention to fight a decisive battle, and said worriedly: "Your Majesty, the shogunate army has sent part of its men and horses to rescue Kofu, but there are still nearly 200,000 troops on the battlefield of Sekigahara, if they defend with all their might, I'm afraid we won't be able to get any benefits......."

Zhu Cihong shook his head and said with a smile: "Wars are never determined by the number of troops, according to the current situation, if the shogunate army concentrates its forces to launch a decisive battle, we will feel more or less difficult, after all, we are not monolithic, in the face of such a vast shogunate army, I know that someone is making calculations in their hearts." ”

What Zhu Cihong said is naturally those big names who have descended to Ming, and these people are no different from Wu Sangui's Erwuzai, they are all political opportunists.

If they can surrender to the shogunate, it will naturally be the same as the shogunate, depending on which side is stronger.

Zhu Cihong continued: "Sakai Tadashi, that old thing, who wants to regain the Jiafu, but also does not want to give up the Guanyuan battlefield, actually divides 50,000 or 60,000 troops to seize the Jiafu, which seems to be all-encompassing, the best of both worlds, but in fact, it is a move to look ahead and backwards, and suffer from gains and losses, and commit a taboo in the army!" ”

"In disguise, the morale of the shogunate army is in turmoil, and it is officially time for us to attack!"

Xu Qingshan, who was on the side, nodded and smiled, and said: "Your Majesty is wise, although our troops are small, but our combat strength is strong, and the surprise attack on Jiafu has made the morale of my army even higher, and let those wavering daimyo eat a reassuring pill, and our chances of victory are greater!" ”

Zhu Cihong cast an approving gaze and said to Xu Qingshan: "Go and call all those big names, I want to cheer them up again." ”

"Command!" Xu Qingshan smiled and took the order to retire.

......

After the shogunate army was divided, it was still arranged in a triangular formation, with 60,000 arrows, 40,000 on the left flank, and 40,000 on the right flank, and the strength of the main formation was reduced to 50,000, and it continued to defend with all its might.

After the Ming army passed the military discussion, Zhu Cihong ordered Li Shaoyou to lead the appeasement army to attack on all fronts, still led by the Maori outline, attacking the arrows of the shogunate army.

The Ming troops on both flanks continued to garrison the two mountains, waiting to see the changes in the battle situation, and sending troops to support at any time.

Before going to war, Zhu Cihong repeatedly strictly ordered all departments to only need to move forward, not to retreat, and those who are afraid of swords and avoid swords, retreat and avoid war, will be beheaded on the spot, and will never be forgiven!

For this reason, Emperor Zhu handed over his sword to Xu Sheng in front of all the generals and ordered him to lead the Imperial Forest Army to supervise the battle behind the battle.

This move undoubtedly made those big names who wanted to preserve their strength like thorns in their backs, and they didn't dare to slack off for half a point.

In fact, during this time, the morale of the appeasement army was still good, they had the support of the Ming army behind them, and they learned that the Ming army had attacked Jiafu, and the morale of the whole army was once raised.

In particular, Nagato, Saga, and Hiroshima, several daimyo who have always been against the shogunate, are even more gearing up, wanting to beat the shogunate in the big war and make great contributions to the Ming Dynasty!

Japanese rape to the point of them is also admirable.