Chapter 41: A two-pronged approach
"How quickly did you take over the Asakura family's general, Yamazaki Yoshi's family?"
"Yes, the warriors under the command of the Tie Commander worship the villagers and make this meritorious service."
"It seems that there is also a Koizumi Nagaji, who is also a genealogical minister of the Asakura family."
"Shigenobu Matsukura, the elder of the Yamato Tsutsui family, has obtained his first rank and has already experienced his identity."
"Besides these two enemy generals, who is in third place?"
"The official of the Asakura family, who attended this time as a military officer, claimed that he was willing to surrender after being captured, and his subordinates thought that he should give him 2,000 stone in Yamashiro Province to show the shogunate's heart for talent......"
"Two thousand stones...... Let's not talk about that. I heard what it's called...... Echizen's first fierce general also died on the spot? ”
"That man was called Naokaka Maji, and was killed by Honda Tadakatsu of the Mikawa Tokugawa family, and his younger brother Naosumi Majo was also quite famous for martial arts, and was jointly won by Oda Nagashi and Tsuda Nobusumi, a member of the Oda family. His son, Takaki Majo, was given the title by the son-in-law of the Oda family and the heir of the Omi Gamo family, but it is rumored that it was actually the retainer Yokoyama Kinai......"
"Isn't it common for the merit of a retainer to be attributed to the sovereign...... Therefore, the Asai family lost their soldiers in vain, and even the head of the family was injured, so they didn't get anything? ”
"Nor can it be said that nothing has been gained...... Anyway, I also solved the culprit Asai Hisamasa who clinged to the rebel thief and framed Oda Danmasa. ”
"The only merit is to kill my own father, it's really not very nice to say......"
Ashikaga Yoshiaki and his confidant Mibuchi Fujiei asked and answered, and gradually understood the situation at the front, and their mood gradually became complicated.
The defeat of the Asakura army was a good thing, but the fact that each unit attacked on its own and lacked an overall command was not pleasant.
Although it was said in advance that "cameras are allowed to act cheaply, and there is no need to tell them all the time", less than a day after the order was issued, it immediately made a big news, and it was obvious that it had begun to act on its own long before the order was issued.
What's even more depressing is that Asai Nagamasa, who has a heart to support, has suffered a heavy setback, and the Oda faction that has a heart to suppress has made meritorious contributions, which is obviously manipulated by someone. On the one hand, he actively maintained the authority of the shogunate, and on the other hand, he always broke off the connection with the Oda family, alas, it is really loved and hated!
I don't know what happened to the 5,000 men of Takigawa Kazuyi who attacked from the west shore of Lake Biwa, or I just ordered the whole army to reorganize for three days and let Takigawa fend for itself......
- Ashikaga Yoshiaki's mind flashed evil thoughts for a moment, but he was immediately denied by himself.
It is still necessary to distinguish between "contradictions among the people" and "contradictions between ourselves and the enemy." No matter how you say it, Takigawa Kazuki can be regarded as something that can be divided and co-opted, which is different from Asakura, who has been characterized as a traitor.
What he didn't know was that with the ability to "advance and retreat", he could protect himself regardless of victory or defeat, and there was no need to worry at all......
Nobunaga's previous policies must be continued, which means that the two families, Asakura and Miyoshi, must be resolutely attacked, so that their former prestige can be grafted onto the shogunate. Otherwise, why do you have to let him be the leader?
Of course, it's good to be half-disabled, not necessarily killed.
If they were killed, the Ashikaga family would not get any additional benefits, but they might have fattened Oda, Asai, or even Hokuriku Uesugi......
The situation that the shogunate wanted most was that the power of each daimyo did not exceed one million koku, and there was a balance between them.
The question is –
The vanguard is crippled, the secondary striker is severely defeated, and who should be allowed to fight next?
No matter how Ashikaga Yoshiaki didn't understand the military formation, he also knew that the march must be arranged in an orderly manner, and it could not be rushed up. The road from Omi to Echizen is narrow, and the number of people who can pass through it is limited, so it is impossible to put up a posture of two roads going together.
Shibata suffered, and Ashikaga Yoshiaki did not regret it, but gloated; Shallow well into the pit, Ashikaga Yoshiaki is a little regretful, but he will not be sad because of this. However, after the two were forced to rest together, they suddenly found that there were 80,000 coalition troops and no one was available.
Oda Nobutada, Tokugawa, Tsutsui, Gamo, and others were of course both capable and willing to fight the main Asakura forces, but the Shogun did not want to see them make meritorious contributions.
Akai, Hatano, Isshiki and other forces are quite powerful, but they have no fighting spirit, and they only send a few hundred people to join the battle, obviously they can't make big hopes.
The troops directly under the shogunate, as well as Miyoshi (Yoshitsugi), Kakushima, Yamaoka, and these close forces, are naturally very willing to step forward to kill the generals and capture the flag, but they lack the ability to fight tough battles.
There is also a Matsunaga show.,In the past, he was a long-sleeved person who was good at dancing.,But this time he sent his son Jiutong to join Miyoshi Changyi.,He himself hesitated for a long time before showing his attitude.,Although he hasn't been held accountable.,But he has lost trust.,Now all sides and factions don't treat him very well.。
Generally speaking, the best choice in this case is to go to Kii Country to find some reliable mercenaries, the division is famous, and the situation of bullying more and less is quite willing to take orders.
Embarrassingly, Ashikaga Yoshiaki had no money.
In the three and a half years of Joraku, the shogunate had actually mastered about 40% of the land of Yamashiro Province, regained control of more than 20 imperial land or customs offices in, and obtained the recognition of more than 100 traditional temples and shrines. With the above-mentioned real estate, customs duties, temple contributions, and conscription contributions, in addition to the daily ceremonial expenses, a maximum of 6,000 troops can be maintained.
In longitudinal comparison, Ashikaga Yoshiaki can be called the most powerful shogun in the past hundred years!
But—
When compared horizontally, it can only be regarded as an inconspicuous medium force.
Last year, the Hiseki hired 3,000 members of the Saga Party to fight for two months, and spent 5,000 kan. This huge amount of money, even if the shogunate does not eat or drink, it will take a year and a half.
After tossing and turning, thinking about it repeatedly, and weighing the pros and cons, in the end Ashikaga Yoshiaki felt that the only acceptable way was-
Let the popular little life show that has risen in recent years come to play the pioneer!
Let him make meritorious deeds, which neither the shogunate nor the Oda family opposed.
The only problem is that the number of troops is a little small, and it is said that he himself claimed that he left nearly half of his forces to defend in Izumi and Awaji, and only brought out 5,000 men, and after the turn of the battle, there were some losses, and the remaining available troops were only more than 4,000. There's no need to worry about that, just find the right people to help you.
So Ashikaga Yoshiaki immediately summoned the generals to commend and comfort the results just now, and then directly proposed: "Although the Asakura family's royal palace forces have been defeated, they have also been delayed for a long time, and the enemy's main force must have been successfully withdrawn. Now that Shibata and Asai need to rest, how about taking over as the vanguard and continuing to march into the army? ”
Pingshou Fan Xiu had already prepared, and immediately agreed without hesitation, and at the same time feedback: "The troops of the subordinate units are a little insufficient, if we can replenish two or three thousand people, we will be more sure." ”
"That's true." Ashikaga Yoshiaki nodded, "I don't know who you want?" ”
"The subordinate means ......," Hiseki was going to say slowly.
As a result, Tokugawa Ieyasu rushed out of the ranks and said loudly: "The Tokugawa family has 3,000 soldiers, and they are willing to march together with the peace!" ”
"Hmm......" Ashikaga Yoshiaki was noncommittal. He thought to himself that you are a sworn friend of the Oda family, but at least you are not a retainer of the Oda family, so it doesn't hurt if you can't agree, but if there is a better candidate......
At this time, a person suddenly appeared at the end of the procession: "We and the people of Mino Castle have violated the order to advance and retreat under Gifu Castle before, and almost caused disaster, so I beg the princess to allow us to fight in order to make amends." ”
"Mino Nationals?" Ashikaga Yoshiaki frowned, "Your Excellency seems to be a little ......"
"The contemptible Takenaka Shigeji, a person who is a small person, follows Oda Zuojin (Nobutada) to meet the princess. Yesterday, I consulted with Inaba, Anteng, the clan and other people, and everyone gathered 2,500 elites, let alone be counted in the name of contemptible, and followed the army to the expedition, seeking an opportunity to wash away the stigma. ”
"Oh......" Ashikaga Yoshiaki's mind turned, and he was a little moved. He had heard the name of Shigeharu Takenaka, the son-in-law of one of the three Mino people, Ato Mori, who was said to have lived in seclusion for several years, and only returned to the public eye last month when he made a meritorious achievement in the field while guarding Gifu Castle.
So now that this person has come forward, it is obvious that he is representing the position of the people of Minong.
At the time of Nobunaga's assassination, Mino's position was very unstable, and he almost fell to Asakura......
Thinking of this, Ashikaga Yoshiaki felt that it was feasible, but he still asked Oda Nobutada: "Oda is near, Mino is your retainer, what do you think?" ”
"Before coming down, I have agreed to the request of the Bamboo Temple." There was no lack of worry in Oda Nobutada's eyes, but his tone was sincere. With his temperament, he has endured Takenaka's help, and he will naturally give a corresponding return.
"I think it's good...... What about a tie? Ashikaga Yoshiaki turned his head to the other side.
"My subordinates will obey the orders of Lord Gongfang." Hite, Hise, quietly gave Takenaka a look, smiled and gave an affirmative reply.
Obviously, this unicorn is about to take advantage of the troubled times to take off, and he can't stop it, so why suddenly offend people?
"That's great!" Ashikaga Yoshiaki immediately made a decision, "Then he will take the tie as the main task, and the Takenaka Shigeji Hall as the deputy, and join forces with 7,000 people to pursue as a vanguard!" ”
After the meeting was adjourned, the generals rushed out.
As the highest-ranking people, Hirate Hasuhide finally said goodbye to the shogun before leaving, so he saw the long-awaited Takenaka half-guard at the door.
"This time, I'll ask Ping to do the work, it's a real honor to be able to fight under you." Yingying in Takenaka bent down and was very polite.
"Things are really changing rapidly, and ghosts and gods are unpredictable." The tie shook his head with a wry smile and was full of emotion.
In this regard, Takenaka Hanbei smiled lightly and diverted the topic: "The flat is a well-known wise general, is there a good strategy to teach me this time?" ”
Hearing this, Fan Xiu shook his head and pretended to be helpless: "Thousands of changes and tactics are just taking advantage of the enemy's frivolity and negligence." Now that the Asakura family has suffered a defeat, they will definitely be very cautious to cage the city, and I don't think there is any way to use tricks. ”
"Really?" Takenaka squinted his eyes and tilted his head in disbelief, "Then why did you take over the pioneer position so energetically?" If you want to shirk it, I don't think the princess will force it on you, right? ”
"And what do you say?" Tie Tsu Xiu feigned displeasure.
"I guess......" Takenaka cleared his throat and said his thoughts in a frustrated voice: "Your idea should be 'don't hide your teacher', right?" ”
"It's worthy of a beautiful unicorn, although it is not far away." Pingshou Fan Xiu stroked his beard and performed an unfathomable look: "In addition to these two sentences, there is also a 'knocking on the mountain and shaking the tiger' that has to be mentioned." ”
"Knock on the mountain and shake the tiger? It's really in line with the time, but ......" Takenaka thought for a while, and immediately suddenly became surprised, but put forward another proposition: "Then there is also a sentence below 'watching the fire from the other side and reaping the profits' for your guidance." ”
Hearing this, he raised his eyebrows and was noncommittal: "It seems that the strategy in our hearts is diametrically opposed." ”
"Indeed......," Takenaka shook his head with a wry smile, "Is there any way to unify the two?" ”
"Then ......" Pingshou Fanxiu pondered for a while and made a decision: "I can only play a scene of 'one drum, then decline, and three exhaustion'." ”
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