Chapter 7: Fire and Divine Wood Army
Shenmu Nagahei was preparing to rush to the Xinjin military camp with his henchmen and samurai, preparing to make a comeback relying on the forces of the Xinjin family. Unexpectedly, Matsugami Yoshimitsu, who was tearing up in the crowd, found him at a glance/.
"Shenmu Changping, I am Matsugami Yoshimitsu, the general of the Matsugami family, and I dare to fight with me." Matsugami Yoshimitsu said and slapped his horse in the direction of Shenmu Nagahei.
Shenmu Changping was greatly frightened at this time, didn't dare to say more, and ran forward in a panic, only hating his father and mother for having two legs. Although the samurai of the Shenmu family were not ashamed of the performance of the lord, they still killed Matsugami Yoshimitsu with the loyalty of the samurai. Matsugami Yoshimitsu is not Wuxia Amun, all the way across with a sword and slashed in the past, leaving a dead body on the ground.
"My lord, you cut your stomach. I, Mu Zhong, give you a precept, and the prestige of the Shenmu family cannot be lost. Seeing the general trend, Dazao Mu Zhong went to admonish Shenmu Changping.
"No, the main hall still has a chance. Mu Zhong, quickly cover the main hall and escape, the main hall will not forget your merits. "Shenmu Changping is not reconciled.
How could a samurai be so greedy for life and afraid of death? Ignoring his contempt for Shenmu Changping, Dazao Muzhong had to sigh. "Since that's the case, then I, Mu Zhong, will fight for you again! Lord, you have a good look. With that, Daizoki Tadashi turned around and killed Matsugami Yoshimitsu. And Shenmu Changping was there at this time, and Mu Zhong immediately turned around and fled.
"I am the military general of the Shenmu family, and Matsugami Yoshimitsu dares to fight with me." Daizoki Tadashi said towards Matsugami Yoshimitsu.
"Okay, today I, Yoshimitsu, will let you see the prestige of my Matsugami samurai." As he spoke, Matsugami slashed at Daizoki Tada. Dazao Muzhong also drew his sword and faced each other.
The duel between the samurai on the battlefield is not really that fancy. It is often possible to decide between life and death in a few rounds. I saw Matsugami Yoshimitsu flying towards Daizo Muzhong with a horizontal sword and did not stop, but Daizo Muzhong was indifferent. After a long while, the motionless Dazao Muzhong suddenly fell to the ground. It turned out that he had been killed by Matsugami Yoshimitsu. At this time, Shenmu Changping was running for his life. But he trembled on his legs because of fear, and only ran a dozen meters. Seeing this, Matsugami Yoshimitsu did not hesitate and directly swung his knife and slashed at Shenmu Nagaping. The Shenmu Changping on both sides of the Santu River didn't have time to let out a scream and went to see the Buddha. Matsugami Yoshimitsu dismounted and cut off the head of Kamiki Nagahei, and shouted.
"Shenmu Nagahei was taken by Matsugami Yoshimitsu of my Liangmu Village, so why don't you surrender quickly."
"What, the lord has been taken." The samurai of the Shenmu family were shocked.
During the Warring States period, the loyalty of the samurai was actually tied to the head of the family. When the head of the house dies, their loyalty comes to an end. Of course, it's another matter if the new head of the house can get their approval. During the Warring States period, there were too many powerful forces that fell apart overnight because of the death of the head of the family. Compared to Kawa Yoshimoto, such as Oda Nobunaga, such as Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Now the Shenmu family is no exception. The warriors of the Shenmu family, who were fighting to the death one moment ago, surrendered as soon as they heard the news of the lord's death the next moment. Not to mention the peasant soldiers. The Matsukami counterattack has since ended.
At this time, the Shinjin family camp.
As soon as Shintsu Kojiro Yusada heard the shouts of killing in the camp of the Shenmu family in Liangmu Village, he immediately asked his brother to reinforce the Shenmu family. After all, the Shenmu family is not only his in-laws, but the owner of the territory obtained from this battle may promise to give it to himself. No matter for that Shinjin Youzhen, I don't want anything to happen to the Shenmu family.
"Brother, send troops quickly. The Shenmu family doesn't seem to be able to hold on. Shinjin Youzhen looked a little impatient, this was the third time he had begged his brother to send troops. But the elder brother Guangguo was not in a hurry at all, and only cared about playing chess with the one named Yoshiki Ichihei.
"Kojiro, you're too impatient. We don't even know the enemy's situation, so how can we rush to send troops? Xinjin Guangguo still said slowly. Just as Shinjin Yuzhen was about to ignore his brother's order and take his companion to rescue the Shenmu family. A samurai barged in.
"Young master, Lord Shenmu Changping was taken by the Matsukami family. The Shenmu Army has all surrendered. ”
"What? It's over, the Shenmu family is all over now. Shintsu Yusada shouted after hearing the news of this samurai. He collapsed to the ground at once.
Mitsukuni Shintsu understands Shintsu Yusada's feelings. The destruction of the Shenmu Army not only caused him to lose his almost mouthful territory, but also caused him to lose the strong reinforcement of the Shenmu family. After all, it was only a matter of time before the Shenmu family was destroyed by this great vitality.
"Yiping Palace, it seems that you can go back and report to your lord." Shintsu Guangguo ignored Shintsu Yousada, who was paralyzed on the ground, and said to Ryoki Ippei next to him.
"Then I'll quit." Concerned about the situation, Yoshiki Kazuhei hurriedly retired.
Shintsu Mitsukoku looked at Shintsu Youzhen after Yoshiki Ichihei left, and looked a little hesitant. He didn't want to have a complete stalemate with Shinjin Youzhen, after all, he did delay the battle. He was even more reluctant to let the Matsugami family annex the Shenmu family, because the Shenmu family had lost its threat to him, and the Matsugami family was a hungry wolf. After making up his mind in his heart, Shinjin Guangguo helped Shinjin Youzhen to comfort him. "Kojiro, you don't have to worry, with my Shinjin family here, the Matsugami family doesn't dare to do anything to the Shenmu family."
"Then please brother." Shinjin Youzhen seems to have some ways of suffering from gains and losses. ...........
Ryoki Village Battlefield.
At this time, Yoshiki Ichihei was hurrying to return to Matsugami Yoshimitsu. And Kanai Kira has long been on the side. "Lord, fortunately not dishonored." Ryoki Ippei said with some excitement.
"Yiping, Kira, you have worked hard. The main hall will not forget your deeds. You will be rewarded with merit. Matsugami Yoshimitsu looked at the two retainers who were born and died, and said solemnly. Just as their master and slave were getting along, Matsugami Yoshiyuki told his retainers to meet in his tent.
"Looks like it's time to talk about it." Matsugami Yoshimitsu laughed and hurried to the camp.
When Matsugami Yoshimitsu arrived at the camp, the retainers who arrived first inside were already bustling.
"My lord, I am wise and martial."
"Lord, now this family can be famous on both sides of the Santu River."
"My lord, I really have the blessing of the great god Hachiman."
A group of retainers said all kinds of flattering words to Matsugami Yoshiyuki. Even the long-chain letters, which have always been known for their rigor, are somewhat cheerful. As for Matsugami Yoshiyuki himself, not to mention. Matsugami Yoshiyuki, who couldn't help but be overjoyed, saw Matsugami Yoshimitsu walk in, and immediately went forward to pull him and said.
"Yoshimitsu, you have made great contributions to this war. I'm waiting for you. ”
"The lord praises falsely, everything is led by the lord." Of course, Matsugami Yoshimitsu will not be uninteresting. Matsugami Yoshiyuki was noticeably happier. He then said to his retainers, "In that case, let us hold an evaluation." ”
"Hey." So all the retainers sat down according to the first time. After everyone has lined up their seats.
Matsugami Yoshiyuki said, "Long chain, you should first tell your retainers about their exploits. ”
"Yes, my lord." Said in the way of long-chain credit recitation. "This time, Matsugami Yoshimitsu killed the general of the Shenmu family, Shenmu Changhei, and the general of the Ministry, Dazao Muzhong, which can be a success." Seeing that there was no objection from the crowd, the long chain letter continued to read. "Ohno Heinobu killed the samurai Kimura Masayoshi and the five ashigaru can be two skills. Saji Maki slashes 3 ashigaru can be used for three skills. The rest of the people have their own merits, so I will not describe them one by one. ”
"You are the pillars of our family. The long chain will give you a reward. Matsugami Yoshiyuki sighed and said.
"Yes, my lord." The long chain letter was about to announce the rewards when it was interrupted by the guards outside the door. It turned out that the messenger of the Shinjin family came. ..........