The other side did not launch a second charge.

The Miyoshi army on the west side was attacked by a surprise attack, and after the death of the shogun, their morale collapsed and they fled in all directions, and Kawada Nagakin, Hirate Hideyoshi, and Oda Nagayoshi immediately crossed the river bank and swept towards the middle road.

Then he saw that after the enemy formation in front of him was quiet for a while, he resolutely retreated backwards, resolutely not giving a chance to outflank the rear.

Shinohara Nagafang should have made follow-up arrangements a long time ago, and the different reserve teams left one by one in batches, and the whole process was orderly, and the flags of various colors were a little messy in the march, but the overall formation was still distinct, and there was no panic incident of colliding and stampeding each other.

It would take at least two or three quarters of an hour for the right flank of the Pingshou Army to cover up, and it was obviously impossible for the soldiers of the middle lane to cross the river with heavy weapons such as vans and cannons.

What's more, the Miyoshi Army on the opposite side pressed the formation with iron artillery and demolished the pontoon bridge before calmly retreating.

Seeing this defeated but not chaotic shape, Tieshou Fanxiu was a little vigilant in his heart, and specially ordered someone to inform the right wing not to chase too deeply.

The news reached the eastern front a little later, so the enemy troops on that side held out for more than half an hour before withdrawing. At this time, after the Saga Party withdrew from the front line with heavy casualties, the morale of the Nerai people also declined after suffering certain losses. Horio Yoshiharu, who served as the head of the army, took the initiative to ask for more than 1,000 troops from Yukawa and Ota to cross the river and kill for a while, and won one or two hundred heads.

In the end, within three minutes or so, the Hinode Honhide Honjin crossed the Imakri River, settled down to count the number of people and the results of the battle, and the left and right flanks gradually moved closer together.

After Hiratsu Hideyi, Konishi Yukinaga and others obtained the consent of the main general, they followed the cavalry for a while, but they didn't gain much, and they returned to the line after an hour.

The enemy still retains a certain strength and vigilance, and unless the commander-in-chief orders the whole army to launch a pursuit, it will be difficult to achieve anything with only a few brave warriors.

But the tie obviously doesn't mean that.

"Our army took more than 900 enemy heads, and it is difficult to count the number of people who pursued the enemy to the point of collapse, according to the observation of all parties, about 3,000 people in Shinohara's Nagabo withdrew intact, and there are still 4 to 5,000 people who were defeated and did not mess up, and still have the strength to fight." This is the conclusion that Hidenaga Kinoshita spent two hours concluding.

"In terms of numbers, it is estimated that there should be more than 5,000 enemy routs." Governor Konishi further added, "Report to the Lord! The subordinate just asked the nearby villagers on the way, according to the old practice, the Miyoshi family is very good at remobilizing the defeated troops in the countryside, if there is no distraction, I am afraid that it will only take six or seven days to recruit the 5,000 people again. So the subordinates think that we should not leave this opportunity for the other party. ”

It's not surprising that this guy Konishi has always been this bold style of painting.

It's just that I didn't expect that Keiji, who has never spoken on the general policy, should also be reconciled: "I think what Xiaoxidian said is very reasonable, uncle, didn't you say that 'this battle is intended to be powerful'?" Although it is a small victory now, I am afraid it is not enough to establish its prestige, right? It's better to catch up and fight again......"

Pingshou Fanxiu was a little surprised when he heard this, and looked at the sound, but he happened to see the elder sect of our department who was sitting honestly and silently in the corner, and had a respectful attitude, so he was relieved.

This is the "host-guest" dispute.

It is better for them to suffer a little setback, so as not to become arrogant soldiers.

As soon as he thought of this, Hirata Hideshi ignored the two children whose self-esteem had been hurt, and instead continued to ask Kinoshita Hidenaga: "Our army has taken more than 900 enemies, but is there any name worth mentioning?" ”

"This ......" Kinoshita Hidecho hesitated for a moment, but he was not fooled by the main general's staring, so he had to tell the truth, "Tosa guards the inner hall of the palace of Chozong and my department, and uses the strategy of attacking the east and the west to obtain the acting official of Higashisanuki appointed by the Miyoshi family, and today's left-wing general An Fu Shengding, should be in the first place." In addition......"

He didn't say the rest of the words.

The reason was that Hiratsu pretended to have just learned the news, made a surprised look, and walked straight to the head of the Changzong Sect, stretched out his hand and held his arms tightly, and sighed: "Today is thanks to the help of the palace palace!" Otherwise, you may be defeated by the rebellious ministers and thieves! ”

"Don't dare, don't dare!" Ji Ruozi made a little effort, saw that she couldn't break free, and she didn't dare to resist too hard, so she was pulled to a conspicuous place by half-pushing and half-on-the-spot. Feeling the eyes of everyone, he hurriedly knelt on the ground and responded with righteous words: "This battle is all about the planning of the Tie Punishment Department, and all my colleagues are not afraid of life and death to fight bravely, I just picked up a bargain at the right time...... In fact, at that time, Ling's nephew Xiuyidian had already forcibly crossed the Imakiri River, led the troops to the front of the battle, and attracted the Anfu clan to gather all the personal soldiers to block it, and I was lucky enough to get it from the rear......"

"Well......" Hisho Honxiu didn't say anything about this, but looked around and said: "Look, the palace hall is really humble and open, and he fought hard to make the first contribution, but he pushed it like this, he is really a model of samurai!" ”

"That's what you said!" The first to respond was Keiji, he took a deep breath, and then returned to a state of cynicism and laughter, "Since we are role models, we should study hard and strive to be the guardian of a country in the future!" ”

It seems that although this kid is a little displeased, he does not push his emotions on the friendly army, and his strength is still good.

"Hehe, I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed, whatever country guards are all promoted by the Lord of the Criminal Department." The head of the sect showed a flattering expression and bowed to Keiji in a friendly manner, "I hope to continue to fight together in the future and repay the deep kindness of the Lord of the Criminal Department!" ”

With such a dilution, no one is embarrassed to talk about continuing the pursuit for the time being.

The tie has just secretly listened to some confidential reports and learned about the latest changes in the enemy, so he made a plan not to pursue it, so as not to put too much pressure on the Miyoshi family.

Governor Konishi still shook his head again and again with a regretful expression, expressing regret for his first time as a military officer. However, without the help of the prestigious "ghost boy", his own speaking power is too low. And other soldiers, such as Baixiang, Honda, Kaitian, etc., although they don't look very well on the relatives of Changzong and our department, but their feelings are much shallow, and it is not worth deliberately taking their heads.

Everyone was quiet for a while, and the tie asked Kinoshita Hidecho to tell the results of each reserve team one by one. The men on the right flank were all successful in attacking the enemy, and the middle and left flanks were slightly worse. In addition to Tosa Himeko, the most conspicuous thing is to use a small cannon to kill Noguchi Masatoshi and Ikutsu Sadatsune. But it's all about the equipment, and there's nothing to brag about.

People who have never seen the scene know about this new weapon from the sidelines, and on the surface they are very shocked, but it is difficult to say whether they agree with it in their hearts.

After a little commendation and appeasement, Hiteshu announced: "I heard that in the left-wing army, Tsuchihashi and Suzuki are both wounded, I will go to visit, everyone should return to the army first, pay attention to vigilance!" ”

After speaking, everyone said goodbye and left, and Pingshou Fanxiu and a few followers hurried to the place where the wounded were recuperating.

Tsuchihashi Mamoru was not seriously injured because he was temporarily appointed as a general due to his "political strength", but he was just stabbed in the thigh by a stray arrow due to his bad luck, and he did not hurt his bones.

As a veteran of a hundred battles, he is emotionally stable, and he only says that "the sword has no eyes", and he has a full understanding of this.

But Shigehide Suzuki was a little bleak.

He took advantage of the enemy's unstable foothold, so he crossed the river first with his own soldiers fearless of death, but he was counterattacked, unable to stand, and had no choice but to swim back from the water to escape with his life. Needless to say, Lang Dang lost two or three hundred, but he himself, during which time he was bruised on his forehead by the tip of a spear, a four-inch-long knife mark on his abdomen, his right foot was hit by an iron cannon in the river, and his left arm and buttocks were also hung with a little color.

If this is an ordinary person, if you don't die, you will be disabled, but after Suzuki Shigehide's guy bandaged, he still had time to complain loudly while lying on the bed: "Lord Pingshou Punishment, you are here!" Today, our Saga Party is like this, and that guy Tsuchihashi Mamoru is definitely duty-bound! I've crossed the river, and this old bastard didn't send someone to follow, and the good opportunity was wasted...... I'm not saying I can't do it, but you really didn't think about letting the old bastard be this temporary general! It's not just a question of how much our Suzuki family loses, it's also about your face as Kii's guardian! If we had gained a firm foothold on the other side of the river, the troops behind us would have been defeated by the Awa people on the other side! You don't need a Tosa man to be in the limelight......"

His brother Shigekane Suzuki stood next to him, his face was blue for a while and white for a while, desperately staring at him, but the bastard brother didn't notice it at all, so he knew that he was complaining endlessly. Later, Suzuki Shigekane didn't bother to hint, and leaned against the pillar with his eyes blankly exhausted, looking like he had given up treatment.

While smiling and encouraging, Hiteshu remembered the various information he had received in the past two months.

The previous generation of Suzuki family governors, known as Doctor Sa, is a generation of heroes who are wise and brave and all-powerful, and under his leadership, more than forty percent of the members of the Saga Party are the leaders of the Suzuki family.

This Suzuki Shigei just died of illness half a year ago.

Originally, his heir was the eldest son, Shigekan. This person is inferior to his father in bravery, but he is better in strategy, and he is good at uniting people's hearts, and he has long been recognized as the heir.

But a year before his father's death, Suzuki Shigekan inexplicably suffered from an incurable chronic disease, his body became weaker and weaker, he couldn't do any physical work, he couldn't ride a horse and shoot arrows at all, and he was tired and out of breath with an iron cannon on his back.

This matter is not a fatal problem for ordinary daimyo - Asakura Yoshikei is also unable to fight and still sits in his seat - but in the loose group of the Saga Party, which advocates force, the problem is even bigger.

The Tsuchihashi clan is eyeing the enemy, and is ready to use this as a breakthrough to win over the subordinates and replace them.

After discussions between the Suzuki family, it was decided to introduce the second son, Shigehide, who was extremely brave and regarded as an idol by the younger generation, to be the nominal governor of the family, and the weak Shigekane was also willing to take the position of assistant and control the situation behind the scenes.

So there was nothing the Tsuchihashi family could do.

But...... This guy Shigehide Suzuki was not cultivated according to the standards of the heir at all.

Since he was a child, he has been free-range, and for a long time he has only known how to fight bravely and fiercely with knives and guns, and he is twenty-five years old, and he suddenly asked him to learn some twists and turns, which is really difficult for a strong man.

The Suzuki family, who was considered by Tsuchihashi to be "hypocritical and profit-oriented, and did not have a sincere respect for the Venerable Master and the old Kingo Temple", is really interesting to have such a family governor who does not understand politics at all.

And so there was such an awkward conversation.

Shigehide Suzuki scolded for a long time, his mouth was dry, and then he stopped, turned around and drank water with his uninjured hand.

Hirate listened patiently to his complaints, nodded his head to show understanding, and then said in embarrassment: "I also know some about the contradictions between Suzuki and Tsuchihashi. But your accusation that he is in today's communiqué for personal vendetta is, after all, unsubstantiated, and I cannot arbitrarily admit it. I think...... Otherwise, after defeating Awa Sanuki, let the Suzuki family move to Shikoku Island? lest you be neighbors with the Tsuchihashi family again. ”

"Huh?" Shigehide Suzuki immediately shut up vigilantly, his eyes quietly looking at his brother.

He's tough, but he's not stupid.

Two years ago, Hinote Honhide also proposed this, and at that time, Shigehide Suzuki only said that "the villain should go back and ask his father and brother". But now that he is the governor of the household, he can't shirk it like this anymore.

Suzuki Shigekan felt a little relieved, and quickly stood up and replied: "Lord Punishment, I'll get it!" It's just that the homeland is difficult to give up, and the ancestral mausoleum is located, and the Lang party at the bottom is probably unwilling to ......"

"Don't be in a hurry to refuse!" Facing the smart man, Pingshou Fanxiu changed the way he spoke, "Think about it, who will I propose this proposal to?" How will each of them respond? And then it's never too late to decide. ”

Suzuki's expression immediately became solemn. Although Chongxiu who was lying on the bed didn't know what to do, he felt the atmosphere in the air and tried his best to make a posture of being ready for battle.

After being silent for a long time, Suzuki Shigekane still didn't answer, but asked an unrelated topic: "May I ask the Tie Punishment Department, if you don't let the generals pursue the remnants of the enemy today, do you have a plan to sit back and watch the success or failure?" ”

"Hehe......" Fan Xiu smiled, raised his head and looked at the sky, "I think you have also heard of it, before this battle, I deliberately emphasized two sentences, one is Liwei, and the other is - only punish the evil." ”

“…… I get it. Suzuki nodded heavily, "Your proposal, the Suzuki family will definitely consider it solemnly." ”