Yamazaki Castle, also known as "Tennoyama Hoji Castle" or "Tottorio Ozan Castle", is located in the western part of Yamashiro Province, adjacent to the border of Settsu Province, and is built at the foot of Mt. Tenno, which is about 150 rooms (270 meters) high. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 As a result, it became a strategic location in the south of Kyoto, a gateway to the Imperial Court and the shogunate, and a transportation hub that connected the economic and military lifelines of Yamashiro Province and the whole of.

The Honmaru in the center of the castle is very small, with a radius of only about 20 rooms (about 36 meters), a cliff to the north, a wide curved wheel built on the east, west, and south sides, and a circle of turrets, horizo, and earthen embankments on all sides, so that they can support each other at any time. Overall, although the scale is not large, the defense capability is quite good.

In recent years, the War has been raging, and Yamazaki Castle will not be spared. However, on the way to Oda Kamiraku, this area was voluntarily abandoned by the Miyoshi family, and did not experience war, and maintained a relatively complete city defense, so Heite Honshu was stationed here with 1,500 people, and then sent 500 people respectively to enter the main points on both sides, Yodo Ancient City and Maki Island Castle, forming a corner trend, making a posture of guarding against the Miyoshi family's counterattack from the southwest.

When the Muromachi shogunate flourished 100 years ago, the Yamazaki area was also highly developed due to its convenient transportation, and became no less than the commercial center of Kyoto Town. However, with the decline of the shogunate, Yamashiro Province was coveted by powerful daimyo from all sides, and repeatedly fell into war, and commercial activities around Yamazaki Castle gradually stagnated or even disappeared.

While this caused some trouble in transporting military rations, on the positive side, the decline of the town made it easier to be vigilant, and there was no need to worry about local ninjas disguised as merchants or drinkers. It's like in a game, where facilities such as sake houses and earthen warehouses can bring in tax revenue but harm law and order.

At night, only the sound of water and autumn insects remains, and torches are lit in Yakura at the gates, and all existence in the darkness is hidden. Ordinary soldiers only need to go back to the city to sleep at this time, but the lights are still on in the Imperial Hall of Honmaru.

The Nine Palaces House, which has three rooms in length and three rooms in width, has not had time to take away the picture scrolls on the walls, and it was originally a place for the lord of the city to receive distinguished guests, but now it has become a temporary conference room. Hinode doesn't like to solve problems efficiently in a serious atmosphere, but often conveys tasks when he doesn't notice them. Doing so will cause the retainers to lose their sense of urgency, but it will help to create an unfathomable image of the monarch.

"My lord, there is one more word below." After the routine military report, Kawada Naga still did not leave.

"What's the matter with Kuro?" Fanxiu is still a relaxed and safe look.

"It's about the defense of the city."

"How?"

"Of course, there are fortified cities to rely on, but being in a foreign country, unfamiliar with geography, there is no way to grasp the enemy's intelligence, or too passive, if the place bypasses this city and attacks elsewhere, we will be alone."

Although it was about something that had not yet happened, Kawada seemed worried.

"I agree with Kawada Temple." Matsui Yutomo, who was in charge of the commissioner, rarely put forward his opinion, "Our army now depends on the help of Murai Lord, who is sitting in Kyoto, and if this route is cut off, the consequences will be unimaginable. ”

"The issue of intelligence is really important." Hirata nodded slightly, but did not express his attitude, but asked rhetorically: "So, what do you propose?" ”

"In my opinion, it is necessary to mobilize the wealthy families of Yamashiro and Settsu, since they are willing to be vassals, it is impossible not to pay something real!" Kawada explained, "If we let them send people into the city in the name of sending troops, it will be equivalent to holding the hostages, and these land snakes will have to help us." ”

"I'm afraid this move is too tough." Fan Xiu shook his head in disagreement, "The local wealthy clans have just been annexed from the umbrella of these forces in Miyoshi and Hexagon, and it is not realistic to let them immediately help their family fight." ”

"Your Highness, please allow me to be careful," Kawada added, "and I don't expect those men to fight, but through this channel, I will be able to detect the movements in Kinai so as not to be caught off guard." ”

"If you're just listening to the movement...... Fan Xiu subconsciously stretched out his hand and tapped lightly on the desk, "I already have an arrangement." ”

"Oh, it turns out that you already have a high opinion, but your subordinates are presumptuous." Kawada did not show any embarrassment when he heard this, but bowed down, and then sat down with peace of mind. Matsui Yuxian was thoughtful, but he didn't see the slightest suspicion.

After a long period of nurturing, these retainers have become accustomed to the whimsy of the tie.

Fan Xiu took a sip of the teacup, became more and more relaxed, and said: "If Miyoshi wants to mobilize a large army from Shikoku and then cross the sea to counterattack Kyoto, it is necessary to call for supplies from nearby merchants. Plus-"

"Your Highness!"

Asano Nagayoshi shouted loudly outside the door, "Honda-sama has returned and is waiting in Nishinomaru. ”

Why come in in the middle of the night? Fan Xiu subconsciously frowned and asked, "Is there any guest with him?" ”

"It's true that there is a ronin ...... together"

"Then call him over first......" Fan Xiu commanded in a deep voice, and then shook his head again, "No, it's better for me to go to Nishinomaru myself." ”

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"In Shimoki Province, Yoshikane Suzuki, I met the Taute Warden."

He looked like a young man in his twenties, dressed in a gray cloth robe, and the scabbard around his waist was even more dull, such a samurai gave the impression of an ordinary ronin at a glance.

However, this surname surprised Pingshou Fanxiu.

"And what do you call the leader of the Saga Party, Dr. Suzuki Sadai, and Your Excellency?"

"It's my father."

According to the outside world's understanding, the recognized heir among the several heirs of Dr. Suzuki Sadai is Suzuki Shigekane, and the best martial artist is Suzuki Shigehide, this Yoshikane, it seems that he has never heard of a figure. But the other party should not cheat in this kind of link, and Honda Masanobu is not such an easy person to deceive.

"Then since you are standing here, it is enough to explain the attitude of the Saga Party......"

The unexpected smoothness is alarming.

"No, no, no, Lord Supervisor misunderstood."

"Oh?"

"I'm a concubine, and I'm not good at civil and military affairs, I'm just a useless son, I can only talk to you about small things, and I don't have the power to decide the overall situation."

This slightly arrogant face was not expected by the tie. Honda Masanobu who was standing on the side was a little embarrassed, although the task was completed, it was not satisfactory, and there was still a gap between him and his original expectations.

"What's a trifle?" Fan Xiu then asked.

"If you just hire us to fight an occasional war, this matter can still be decided, and if you think that our Saga Party is not strong enough, I can also help you contact the root of the people. But to go further......"

Yoshikane Suzuki's implication is that he has no intention of joining the Oda family, but is only willing to do some superficial cooperation.

"It seems that you Zaga Party has no plans to become famous in the world. Or maybe Yahachiro (Honda Masanobu) didn't make it clear? Hirate Honhide and Honda Masanobu didn't know the specifics, so they used fame and fortune as bait to try out, but it seemed that they failed.

"In the troubled times, everyone is in danger, strong now Sichuan Dauchi, in the blink of an eye, it will be wiped out, as expensive as the old left house (Ashikaga Yoshiteru), and it is not exempt from the hands of Xiaoxiao, I am only a few hundred men, how dare I talk about what to be famous in the world? I just want to protect myself in Kii. That Honda-sama, although he was full of words, I didn't dare to agree. ”

Hirate nodded thoughtfully.

Although the person in front of him claimed to be incompetent, he was clearly organized, neither humble nor arrogant, and he was quite generous.

"I am incompetent below, and I have the trust of the lord."

Honda Masanshin had no choice but to bow down and take responsibility for himself.

"It's not your problem." Fan Xiu shook his head, "If it weren't for the fact that you have always been a sect believer, I'm afraid the Suzuki family wouldn't have paid attention to this family at all." ”

In Kii, there are many temples and shrines of the Pure Land Shinshu, and most of the wealthy clans of the country believe in the same sect, and it is with this in mind that Honhide will send Honda Masanshin to contact.

"Your Excellency is serious." Yoshikane Suzuki said, "Our Saga Party is not rude to the Oda family, but we really don't dare to get involved in the battle of the samurai families in the world. ”

"Then why did you assist the Kawachi Hatakeyama clan in the past to defeat Miyoshi?"

"It's because the Miyoshi family offended the Buddha." Suzuki recited empty words, and said: "If there is a martial artist who worships the Buddha and worships the Dharma like you, we will naturally not have the slightest dissent." ”

"Worship the Buddha and worship the Dharma?" Fan Xiu smiled dumbly, "These four words are contemptible and dare not be ashamed." ”

"The great names of the world are all regarded as the beasts of the flood by the sect believers, and you are afraid that it is a rare accident."

First clearly stated that he had no intention of attaching himself, and then put on an attitude of unwillingness to make enemies, did this Saga party think that it was a force equal to the status of the Oda family? It's really arrogant.

However, at the moment, Oda has not yet gained a firm foothold in, and Honhide has no confidence, so he can only divert the topic first.

"You are all old rivals with Miyoshi, so I don't think I need to go into details."

"Yes. If the Miyoshi family lands in, we will send someone to drag out their army first, and then we will notify you immediately. ”

The Zaga Party, the root of the people are not simple people, but a gang that is good at iron cannons and ninjutsu, and their ability cannot be underestimated. Yoshikan Suzuki's promise is not a big deal.

"Then the price is ......"

"My father meant that he would serve the Tieshou once for free."

"Oh?"

"After all, the Oda family is in the limelight, and we are happy to have a relationship, plus you are a friend of the Oda Sect, this can be regarded as a gift from us."

"Thank you so much."

"How dare you. Now that you have achieved your wish, it is better to go back to your life. ”

"Are you going back?"

"The Saga Party is accustomed to acting in the shadows, and has always been in a hurry to travel at night."

"Yabei (Asano Nagayoshi), see off the guests for me."

"Yes."

Since Yoshikane Suzuki went out, Hohide shook the paper fan unsatisfactorily, and he couldn't tell whether he was happy or angry.

"Your Highness......" Honda Masashi wanted to say and stopped.

"What do you think?"

"The front and the back are respectful, the plan is not small, and you can't be gullible."

Or underestimate them. Fan Xiu thought so in his heart, but he just waved his hand and ordered: "That's okay, I just wanted to see the attitude of these forces, and I didn't expect them to help defeat the Miyoshi family." (To be continued, if you want to know what will happen next, please log in to the www.qidian.com, more chapters, support the author, support genuine reading!) )