On the Oi River on the border of Enoe and Suruga, many small boats were moored, and two pontoon bridges were repaired. Most of the high-ranking figures, including Takeda Shingen's main formation, have crossed the river, but what remains is still a very large army.

It's not that they can't go, it's that they don't want to.

Ikeda is not alone in seizing the opportunity to wash away the stigma.

At least there is one Takeda Katsuyori.

Both of them also had a strong unwillingness, and they were also staring at the battle situation with wide eyes, not intending to let go of any opportunity.

The pursuers behind sharpened their swords, and those fleeing in front were also ready to attack.

In Takeda Katsuyori's military tent, it is not at all the appearance of returning to the court.

"Many of the lone outlanders have been defeated, and the estimated losses are around a thousand, and at least 500 have surrendered and been captured. Many of them were not left behind by injury or other reasons, but simply took advantage of the opportunity to loot. It is estimated that the looted goods also fell into the hands of Ikeda Hengxing. "After receiving the report, the military information was transmitted in a timely manner.

"Not bad. In this way, the spirit of the enemy's vanguard must have begun to slacken, and they will have to divide their men to transport prisoners and booty back. Takeda Katsuyori nodded and looked in the other direction: "So are you ready for the next step?" ”

Mitsuken Nagasaka immediately replied: "According to the distance calculation, before Naito Shu-sama (Masaho) returned to Suruga, he had already handed over 300 of his own soldiers, Suruga and 2,000 Ritsukiden, to his son, Masagetsuden, and he should be caught up near Takatenjin Castle tonight or tomorrow morning." Although morale is low, I believe that the Nato family's fighting power should be able to hold out for a while. ”

"Changyue Palace? That's a young man you can rely on. Takeda Katsuyori expressed his satisfaction, but then sighed regretfully, "It's a pity that there are too few ministers like Naito who take care of the overall situation...... If Yama Prefecture and Tsuchiya also obey orders, this matter will be more certain. ”

Seeing this, Takeda Shintoyo hurriedly dissuaded: "The subordinates think that the young master doesn't have to care too much. The Yama County Lords are indeed under great pressure for the defense of the north of the Three Rivers, and they don't have time to care about more, and the tone of Tsuchiya-sama's refusal is not strong, it may just be that the Yama County Lords are by his side, and they don't want to appear to have a different attitude, if they contact them privately......"

"Hehe, Lord Stables (Takeda Nobutoyo) always protects them like this." Nagasaka Mitsujian sneered, and unceremoniously reprimanded harshly: "The lord made it clear before he left, and all the affairs of the palace were handed over to the young lord to command, and those two adults were simply openly disobedient!" ”

“…… What's this...... Maybe from the standpoint of those two, they have a different understanding of the order of Lord Mikan before leaving......" Takeda Shin was sweating profusely, and reluctantly defended: "Besides, the young master's order, how can I hear that it is indeed a bit risky, and the two of Yama County and Tsuchiya only refused because the objective conditions did not allow it......"

In fact, Takeda Shintoyo, as a member of the family, also vaguely felt in his heart that the Lord of the Imperial Pavilion was really too gentle with the people of the Kai Spectrum, and Liwei was not enough, which made the veterans a little bit of a big tail. Perhaps this was to contrast with the tyrannical impermanence of the previous lord, Sakyo (Takeda Shintora), and had to be overkill......

In any case, as a person with general knowledge, he can only maintain unity and stability against his will in public.

"Needless to say! After the fact, the defeat turned into victory, and the offensive and defensive trend was reversed, and it was not natural to know which was right. Takeda Katsuyori waved his hand to stop the argument of his subordinates and turned the topic to the right path: "By the way, have all the elite soldiers I ordered to be selected have been arranged?" ”

Takeda Nobutoyo hurriedly responded: "1,200 of the most brave and daring soldiers have been selected and handed over to Sanada Masaaki and Hoshina Masachi respectively. Both of them are still young people hidden under the fame of their father and brother, and they should not be very inconspicuous. ”

Hearing this, Takeda Katsuyori finally showed a faint smile: "Very good." It's time for them to go. Now there are many stragglers floating around the Yuanjiang area, and these two strange troops, which are less than 1,000 people, can fish in troubled waters and return to the front line. ”

But Nagasaka Mitsuken shook his head and interjected: "Koshin should be one with each other, I hope these two Shinano samurai can make achievements, and such a young master just has every reason to promote Sanada and Hoshina as genealogical treatment." ”

Takeda Katsuyori did not hesitate to agree: "It's not just the pedigree treatment, when the period is ripe, I will let the Sanada family serve as the acting official of Nishi-Ueno, and the Hoshina family is suitable to be placed in Higashi-Mino." At present, all positions above the county level are held by Kai people, which is unreasonable and should be appointed on the basis of merit. ”

"I think it's not too late to discuss these things after the war...... Takeda Nobutoyo looked complicated, and raised a key question: "May I ask the young master, how should we act after the departure of the two strange troops?" Do you want the army to keep up? ”

"No, the goal of the army is too big." Takeda Katsuyori shook his head resolutely, "When the time is right, I will take the eight hundred flags and ride all the horses, and it will be enough to go out as the second group." The rest of the people waited in place for a whole day and then marched together. ”

"Young master, don't be so impulsive!"

"That's not going to work!"

"The son of a daughter can't sit down, young master, you ......"

Several important ministers were shocked when they heard this, and they all admonished, but seeing that Takeda Katsuyori was determined, he waved his hand to interrupt and prevent them from speaking: "There is no need to discuss it anymore, this is not an impulse, but the result of careful consideration." In the past few days, I have thought about it repeatedly, the Tie Punishment Department is indeed not an ordinary person, the ability to play with power is one of the few in the world, and when fighting in arrays, he can always have the upper hand with sharp weapons and strange weapons, and the only way to defeat him is to divide and attack, so that he can't wait for work in a preset location. ”

These words left the important ministers speechless.

Even if there are still different opinions in my heart, I am embarrassed to say it in the face of the serious atmosphere at this moment.

I can only wish the "young master martial arts prosperity".

After explaining military affairs, logistics, espionage, and other affairs to a few close ministers, Takeda Katsuyori began to sit in the big tent of the Chinese army with his eyes closed, ordering that no one should be seen unless his father had a new order, and he was locked up alone.

On the way, the food and water deliverers were only allowed to leave them at the door, and they were not allowed to go in to interrupt their thoughts.

From the afternoon of July 14, for several hours, I don't know if he slept or not, anyway, the light in the tent kept on, and there was no movement.

It wasn't until the early morning of the second day, at the second watch, that Takeda Katsuyori suddenly opened the curtain and strode out, summoned the left and right attendants, and ordered the eight hundred banners to eat and feed the horses in advance, and set off on time after half an hour.

Takeda Nobutoyo, Nagasaka Mitsuken, Katsushi Trace and others were completely puzzled as to why they suddenly made this decision.

And Takeda Katsuyori only explained: "The big war is imminent, and it is up to me to make a final decision and turn the tide of things." ”

Everyone said that there was no information to send back at this moment, how do you know what the situation is at the front?

Takeda Katsuyori said again: "There is no suspicion in employing people, and there is no need to suspect people, and Sanada Masaaki and Hoshina Masachi will not disappoint me." As for the actions of the enemy general Ikeda Hengxing, I already knew what he was doing. Since we know ourselves and our opponents, how can we not anticipate the situation ahead? ”

The important ministers also said that the Tieshou Punishment Department was as cunning as a fox and vicious as a tiger, and there might be some treacherous schemes waiting for him.

Takeda Katsuyori said again: "After all, the enemy is a mortal, not a god, Buddha and a ghost, so there is no need to exaggerate too much. A few days ago, I discussed with my father that the Tie Shoe Army should be really unable to pursue, rather than set up a suspicious formation. Moreover, even if Ikeda Tsuneko dies in battle, it may not be good news for the Tie family! It's like I don't care too much about the death of a lot of people in Suruga Province, it's a reason......"

It's just three things, since three points in a row have been immediately dismissed, Takeda Nobutoyo, Nagasaka Mitsuken, and Katsushi Trace have nothing to say.

I had to sit back and watch Takeda Katsuyori lead 800 flags and ride away.

They restrained the rest of the troops and waited for the next day before marching.

……

At this moment, Ikeda Hengxing in the Kakegawa area was a little depressed.

On the afternoon of July 14, he contacted Ogasawara Nobuyuki, the defender of Takatenjin Castle, and learned from him that the castle had been held under siege for nearly half a year, and that he had to take a detour when Takeda withdrew his troops.

Of the 1,500 soldiers in the city, less than 500 have been killed or wounded so far, which means that there are still more than 1,000 soldiers who still maintain their combat capability.

However, in addition to admiration and appreciation, Ikeda's invitation to pursue him was firmly rejected.

The guard general Ogasawara Nobuyuki said: "The Takeda army has always been scheming, and if you are not careful, you will fall into the scheme, I think it is better to hold the city firmly and not to be greedy for credit." ”

No matter how good it is, it is always such a reply, and it will not change.

In desperation, Ikeda Tsuneko hastily rested under the castle for the night, and the next morning he drove his subordinates to eat as soon as possible, and then continued to chase eastward.

Intelligence officers who worked overtime all night, including ninjas, scouts, and improvised locals, told him that "last night there were still only small stragglers scurrying around, and there was no sign of any movement of Takeda's main force."

So Ikeda Hengxing chased after him without any worries.

He already knew that not far in front of him was the "Suruga Pioneers" who were the first to move and the slowest pace of the Takeda family in the withdrawal of troops.

Its commander was supposed to be Naito Masatoyo, but this person had already returned ahead of schedule with the enemy chieftain Takeda Shingen, so the current commander was Masatsuki, the son of Naito Masatoyo.

The enemy's morale is low, he is exhausted, and he temporarily changes his generals, isn't it just a soft persimmon?

So far in the battle with the Takeda family, the Hirate army has the most abundant record, killing the enemy's old Kokoyamada Nobushige (although the body was recovered), and the famous general Tsuchiya Masatsune, the younger brother of Tsuchiya Shoji (although the head was cut off by the Maeda Toshiie), the Tokugawa army did not have much success, but with the disparity in strength of less to more, it is not easy to hold on for half a year, and the results of the Oda family so far are more ugly.

Take down Naito Masatsuki's head, and it can be said that you are really proud of your eyebrows!

With this in mind, Ikeda Tsuneko has taken the lead and forged ahead.

Sasa Hidenari thinks that no matter how weak the people of Suruga Country are, they will not be the first to move but fall last, and there are so many people who are left behind......

But he didn't have time to say what was in his heart, and Ikeda Hengxing had already rushed to the front and couldn't find it.

The general and the deputy general couldn't leave their posts, so Sasa Hidesei had to reluctantly settle down and stay honest.

Fortunately, he went out on behalf of his father, surrounded by a group of veterans of the Zuo family, who looked quite elite and reassuring.