On the snowy fields of Tokaido, thousands of soldiers drove cattle and horses and escorted many vehicles on the arduous march.

One foot deep and one foot shallow, sometimes stepping into it deeply, and it takes a lot of effort to pull it out. Sometimes when the wheels are buried in it, it is more troublesome and can cause damage and breakage.

Even if you don't take into account the influence of temperature, the physical exertion is far more than usual.

There were about 2,000 large and small vehicles, all loaded with supplies, wrapped in tarpaulins, and transported to the front.

Riding a tall horse to lead the team was the son-in-law of Lieutenant General Nayan in the flat hand, and the young man Sasa Hidesei who knew the land of 160,000 koku in the five prefectures of Ise.

I don't know when, suddenly a complaining voice came from under the tarpaulin of a certain car:

"Haven't you arrived yet? Why hasn't it arrived yet? It's dirty, smelly, and it suffocates me. ”

Zuo Zuo Xiucheng smiled bitterly and stepped forward to reassure: "Second Brother Qing, don't be impatient for a while." There are still two hours, bear with it, and it's almost over! ”

"What? Two hours left? The passenger in the car, who was called "Brother Qingji", was obviously a flat hand Xiuyi, he sighed desolately, and said gloomily: "If I am suffocated in the car, can it be regarded as a heroic sacrifice?" ”

"You're really ......" Sasa Xiucheng couldn't cry or laugh, thought about it and responded, "At least sit in the car, isn't it very warm?" It's much more comfortable than braving the cold, stepping on the snow, and blowing the cold wind. ”

"Shall we change it? I came out to brave the cold, step on the snow, and blow the cold wind, how about you come to the car to warm up? Hite's words sounded very serious.

"Uh-uh......" Sasa Xiucheng responded in a pleading tone with a bitter face: "Big brother, you can do it!" After all, this is the arrangement of the general general, and it is not for me to call the shots. ”

"Yes...... "Hirashou Xiuyi's voice suddenly fell, "There's no way, what your father-in-law said, who dares to disobey it?" I don't know if this can really confuse the Takeda family. ”

"It's not just a despicable father-in-law, it's also your uncle." Sazuo Xiucheng finally returned the word: "His old man is strategizing and winning a thousand miles, don't you still know?" ”

"Clear is clear, but lying in the car is still aggrieved." Pingshou Xiuyi couldn't help but complain again: "The space is too small, and my hands and feet can't be straightened!" And it's a little tight outside, and I feel a little hot, as if I'm sweating! ”

"I'll take a look......" Sazuo Xiucheng glanced at it, and then shook his head helplessly: "The figure of an ordinary soldier is no problem, two people can ride together, or even three people can ride together." Who told you to be born so strong? You're too tall! ”

"I can't imagine two or three people ...... together" Hirate Hideyi said in an exaggerated voice, "Whether it's sitting or lying down, it's not enough, right?" Is it really bearable? ”

"Don't talk about soldiers...... Sasa Xiucheng couldn't help but complain: "Other generals can also endure it, so as a dignified person, you should still be an example......"

"Who? Who are you talking about? Hirator Xiuyi was dissatisfied: "Which general has this ability?" After almost two days of suffocation in this place, which was smaller than a coffin, I don't believe he didn't complain. ”

"Yamauchi Ichitoyoden can do it." Sasa Hidesei immediately replied: "During the time that you have said strange things eight hundred times, people have been strictly following the order and not saying a word. ”

“…… Okay, it's this person, and I don't have anything to say. Hiratsu Hideyi said dejectedly: "That guy in the mountain, in order to make a contribution, I suspect that he can be disguised as a prostitute and lurk in the whale house for three days, and he can gladly accept it." ”

"Isn't this a model that martial artists like us should learn from?" Sasa Xiucheng said: "And why do you have to give such an obscene example...... It's too indecent! ”

"What's disgusting, it's all men hiding something, aren't you interested?"

"You are actually such a second brother of Qing! Contemptible people have always been clean and self-conscious, and they will never mess around outside. It's just a matter of marrying the side room, and it's completely disrespectful to the lady of the main room. ”

"Hey, you...... Are you so afraid of that girl in Yukichiyo? Do you have a little bit of manly dignity as a kid? Where is the position of the head of the family? ”

"A real man should respect his wife."

"Cut, I refuse to talk to a coward who is afraid of my wife, lest I be infected!"

The two of them kept talking about nonsense, because during the march it was true that one side was tired and the other side was bored, and they needed to find some topics to enlighten.

And then the identities of the two of them can indeed spice up the atmosphere with a little vulgar tone once in a while.

……

Seven thousand men, two thousand vehicles, transporting not supplies, but another 5,000 soldiers.

It's 5,000 flag-based elites.

According to common sense, a soldier marching for two to three days in such a severe cold and heavy snow will indeed exhaust his physical strength, and even be disorganized, unable to fight.

But sitting in a warm carriage, that's another matter.

High-ranking generals such as Hirate Xiuyi will complain about being suffocated, dirty, filthy, and unable to stretch, but ordinary soldiers and lower-level retainers obviously don't have so much to do.

There is no need to hurry, there is a warm place to lie down when you are full, what is there to be dissatisfied with?

All the way to Nimata Castle, I finally received a report from the scout: "The Tokugawa army in front has already engaged the Takeda army!" The enemy divided about a thousand men to attack us! ”

Pingshou Xiuyi was overjoyed when he heard this, lifted the oilcloth on his body, jumped down, high-fived his hands, and shouted: "I endured it for two or three days, just cut off a few heads to express it!" ”

Zuo Zuo Xiucheng's expression was complicated, and he sighed: "You actually sent a thousand people to beat me with seven thousand!" It seems that my reputation for being defeated in every battle and crushing in every battle has spread! ”

Seeing that Hishote Hideyi couldn't bear it a little, he comforted: "As a samurai, I understand your mentality. However, this is really just because of the different responsibilities of each person, and there is no difference between each other. ”

Hearing this, Sasa Xiucheng nodded: "I understand." Actually, needless to say, Yukichiyo also told me that as the son-in-law of the Heite family, sometimes it is ...... to maintain the image of a 'weak soldier'."

He didn't have anything to say, and he was cut off in half.

Because of the flat hand, Xiuyi gave a roll of his eyes angrily and turned to leave, and muttered with disdain on his face: "I'll just say, there's nothing to talk about with a coward like you who is afraid of your wife!" ”

Sasa Xiucheng was stunned and speechless, not knowing whether to defend himself or not.

At this time, Tieshou Xiuyi had already switched to serious mode, looked around left and right, and ordered loudly: "Don't be too careful about the whole team, just find your own person in each fantou, what you want today is a surprise!" ”

Not long after, three or four hundred people gathered around him, all of them recuperating and impatient.

Someone with sharp eyes saw the Takeda clan's four-edged flag fluttering at the top of his eyes.

Tieshou Xiuyi immediately took the lead, brandished a big gun, and met him.

The surrounding soldiers roared, like a pack of wolves following the wolf king, scrambling to chase after them.

As soon as I engaged in the battle, I saw someone on the opposite side showing off his might, shouting, "Where is the child, my Jiafei Mikura Shige is on the side!" However, for a moment, I didn't count them, and I heard my own generals shouting: "It's just a rice cang, and it has been taken by my ghost boy Qingji!" ”

In an instant, the army was like a bamboo, and the pigs advanced suddenly.

Sasahide cost to send Hiraite Xiuyi and the others here, even if the task is completed. But when he saw the swords and soldiers fighting each other on the battlefield, the shouts shook the sky, the flesh and blood flew sideways, and the smoke and dust rose, he couldn't help but feel excited, and his hands were itching.

Although the soldiers around him are tired, the friendly troops in front are so brave, there is no problem in picking up a few heads, right?

So he sent an order to the left and right, and ordered, "We will also attack and kill the enemy together!" ”

After saying that, Le Ma was ready to take the lead in the charge.

I thought I must wash away the stigma of the past.

Clinker, who didn't take two steps, suddenly a stray arrow flew by, shooting right into the neck of Sasa Xiucheng's crotch mount.

Although it was weak and weak, the wound was not deep, but the horse had been driving in the cold wind and snow for three days, and was already tired and tired.

Sasa Hidesei was thrown off, rolled a few times, and fell on the snow.

He immediately screamed in anger and tried to get up, but because of his armor and inconvenience, he could not use his strength.

The surrounding retainers and soldiers were all embarrassed when they saw the lord again...... I wasn't surprised, but I guess I'm used to it.

Someone hurriedly stepped forward to help him up.

At this moment, Yamauchi Kazutoyo led the men and horses, preparing to follow behind Hirate Hideyi, and when he saw this situation, he had an idea and shouted: "Lord Sazo has been shot off the horse!" Avenge him! The first level of the opponent's bow will be rewarded! ”

"Wow! Everyone, hurry up! ”

"The bounty is mine!"

The soldiers cheered and lived.

Sasa Xiucheng was about to say, "I'm not dead when I scream nonsense", but suddenly choked on the snow to the mouth and nose, coughed a few times, and couldn't spit out a word.