On Mt. Hirose in the south, the right flank of the "Western Army" was the garrison of 5,000 Mikawa soldiers led by Tokugawa Nobuyasu.

From rainy nights to sunny days, the fierce battles faced by the friendly forces in the middle did not affect them. The soldiers of the Tokugawa family lived in relative peace, or rather, they were still waiting for the opportunity to make a mark and capture the flag.

The 5,000 soldiers not only represented the political attitude of the Tokugawa family as the hero of Tokaido, who resolutely supported the legitimate shogunate, but also gave great help to the Western Army at the military level.

The Mikawa soldiers have always had a reputation for being good at fighting, and 5,000 people were guarding the right flank according to the river, which was enough to stop the unpredictable and war-spirited Takenaka Shigeji on the other side. This gave the Tieshou Bunxiu ample room for the use of troops, concentrating the troops directly under them in the middle and arranging a thick multi-layered front.

During the whole process, Tokugawa Nobuyasu only contributed manpower, the boats were raised by the Ichijo sect believers on Nagashima, the food was allocated by the Heite family from Kai Town, and even the camp tent was built by the acting officials of Kawachi and Izumi to help build it, and even received a thank you gift of 500 taels of gold in advance. Although it is said that he is fighting in a lonely enclave, he is actually more comfortable than at home.

Of course, the people of Mikawa also paid attention to reciprocating their favors, and they worked very hard in the contact battle that lasted for more than half a month, which greatly dampened the morale of the coalition forces on the other side of the river.

Even as the busy farming season approached, Tokugawa Nobuyasu was still encouraging his retainers, saying that all of us were finally qualified to fight for the great justice of the world, and that we must create a meritorious service that attracted the attention of the world before we could have the face to go back, which was recognized by most people. The whole army is gearing up for an early war.

The Lord in particular is particularly anxious.

Finally, on the afternoon of August 24, Ishikawa Shumasa hurriedly entered the camp without a report, interrupted Tokugawa Nobuyasu's solitary contemplation (or rather cranky thoughts), presented a very simple letter, bowed his head, and said: "Last night, Oda Danmasa led his troops to cross the river in a surprise attack while it was raining, and even broke the two formations of Matsuyama Shigeharu and Kato Mitsuyasu, and forced back Kasai Naganobu, completely occupying the river beach. This morning, the Oda Army urgently built several pontoon bridges, and more than seventy percent of the troops had already completed the crossing or were on the way to cross the water. The Tie Sho Punishment Department was at a disadvantage, and the letter asked us to move closer to the center for reinforcements, and ignore the Takenaka Army, which was suspected of passive warfare on the other side. ”

"Ahh So......" Tokugawa Nobuyasu took a cold breath, and a complicated look appeared on his face that was both expectant and a little nervous, and also implied guilt: "The timing was said before...... Finally arrived? ”

"Exactly." Ishikawa Shumasa buried his head deeply and replied succinctly, "Although Oda Danmasa didn't have time to send someone to contact us, I don't think there would be a better time. ”

"Understood." Tokugawa Nobuyasu tried his best to make a resolute and resolute expression, but unfortunately he couldn't help but feel confused as soon as he opened his mouth: "I hope this is really beneficial to the Tokugawa family." After all, it was against my father's will, and I always felt that I was a little bit unhappy about the tie punishment department! ”

Ishikawa Shumasa's heart suddenly ached.

But there is no room to regret the matter at this point, and he can only persuade with righteousness and awe: "Destroy the tie and support Oda, so that we Sanhe people can have enough living space." This has been repeatedly emphasized before. The lord's attitude is diametrically opposed to ours, that is because he is now thinking more about the position of the people of Yuanjiang, and he does not hesitate to sacrifice Sanhe! ”

"That's true." Tokugawa Nobuyasu didn't know if he really understood, or if he was deceiving himself, so he kept nodding his head anyway, although his face was not very sure.

Seeing this, Ishikawa Shuzheng took the medicine again: "What's more, young master, have you forgotten...... Is there a situation with the young lady? In the future, if the Tie clan wins the world, we Tokugawa will become the laughing stock of the world with this alone! ”

"......" Tokugawa Nobuyasu suddenly turned red, his anger rushed to the crown, he slapped the case, drew his knife and slashed the candlestick on his side, bared his teeth and scolded bitterly: "How can I forget! You're so right! We still have a choice between the Hirate Punishment Department and Oda Danmasa, but I definitely don't share the day with Yoshimitsu Hirate! ”

"Then, please allow the old minister to act as planned!" Ishikawa bent over a little more and calmly appealed.

"Please, Ishikawa-sensei!" Tokugawa Nobuyasu no longer hesitated or was merciful: "Just follow the plan, delay the time first, wait for the flat army to put in all the troops, and then take it in one fell swoop when the army is the weakest!" ”

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"What? Your army is eating? The muscles on the face of the herald of the Heite family, Mori Ryotsu, twitched constantly, and his heart was full of dirty words that were about to come out but did not dare to come out, and he could only complain dryly for a long time: "The timing of your army's meal is really unfortunate......

"Please forgive me, I can't help it." Ishikawa Shumasa bowed and apologized thoughtfully: "After all, only when you have a full meal can you exert the force of a soldier." Otherwise, if you run to the front line on an empty stomach, you will lose your strength and be defeated by the enemy in an instant, won't that have a side effect and help you in turn? Therefore, the soldiers and horses have not moved, and the grain and grass ......"

"Understood! I fully understand it under it! Mao Li Liangtong reluctantly accepted with a bitter face: "I will sit here and wait, I hope your army can seize the time ......"

"Definitely, definitely!" Ishikawa Shumasa hurriedly ordered the handymen on the left and right: "What are you still standing for?" Hurry up and prepare seat tea and snacks for the guests who came to the Hirate family! Go and ......."

Mori had no choice but to sit down and enjoy the refreshments.

Ishikawa Shumasa was immediately busy going out to arrange the "bento".

After about a quarter of an hour, Mori Ryotsu couldn't bear it anymore, and repeatedly urged the handymen who were waiting around him, claiming to go and see the situation in person, and finally Ishikawa Shumasa reappeared, and said apologetically: "Excuse me! Just now, if you don't manage it well, half of the soldiers will be given uncooked raw rice! It took me a long time to remix it, please wait a little longer! ”

Mori Ryotsu was furious when he heard this: "This is too outrageous! How can such a low-level mistake be tolerated? If it was our Tie family's pursuit, it would probably have been beheaded for public display! ”

Ishikawa Shumasa bowed down and smiled: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" We Sanhe people have no culture, and the level of management and logistics is far worse than that of the flat family, and it cannot be compared at all! It's all because we're so bad! What fools we are, what a bunch of shit! ”

Youdao stretched out his hand not to hit the smiling person, seeing this, Natsume Yoshiki could only accept his anger and relax his tone: "Contemptible people don't mean this...... It's just that the military situation is like fire, and it can't be delayed! ”

"Yes, yes!" Ishikawa nodded like a chicken pecking rice: "I must not dare to delay!" But I think the Tie Army is famous all over the world, and its combat power is the first among all countries, so it must be no problem! Even without us, we can still defeat the Oda army! ”

Of course, Natsume Yoshiki can't deny this, so he can only keep his mouth shut.

Then the man disappeared again.

After about two quarters of an hour, and still the troops were still not dispatched, Mori Ryotsu paced left and right for a long time, and was once again so anxious that he said that he would go and see for himself.

But I was really embarrassed to be stopped by two maids with good faces and delicate postures, like women, kneeling on the ground, holding their shoes and hearing soft words.

Even coaxed and frightened, it took a long time to get out, and Ishikawa Shumasa finally showed up again with a frown.

Maori Liangtong didn't have a good temperament and asked, "Your army won't still be eating, right?" ”

"I'm done with my lunch." Ishikawa replied honestly.

Mori Ryotsu was overjoyed: "Then don't hurry up ......"

"But the retainers are drinking miso soup." Ishikawa Shumasa lowered his head and said: "Everyone says that during this time, I am far away from my homeland, and the rice I eat is all from, and some of them are not adapted to the water and soil, and if you don't drink miso soup after meals, you will definitely have indigestion and unbearable bloating!" ”

"I ...... I...... I! Mori only felt like he was about to go crazy, and he shouted a few "I" without knowing what to say.

Ishikawa Shumasa said again: "I think this is reasonable. If you think about it, if you are fighting against the Eastern Army, you suddenly have a sharp pain in your abdomen, and you can't bear it in your buttocks, and you can't guard the lintel...... Isn't that embarrassing? Morale will collapse in an instant! It can even affect allies! ”

"You...... You Tokugawa family ......" Mori Ryotsu seemed to think that the word "I" was inappropriate, and replaced it with the word "you", but he still couldn't say anything.

Vain stared at a pair of round eyes, stretched out his finger and pointed at Ishikawa Shumasa, his face flushed, his chest heaved, and he was so angry that he didn't know what to say.

For a long time, he only held back a cruel sentence that "the Pingshou Criminal Department will definitely deeply admire today's actions".

Ishikawa Shumasa didn't care, and said: "After all, if you are a mortal, you must eat to have strength!" With strength, you can fight! This cannot be taken for granted in heaven and earth! Not to mention the Tie Punishment Department, even if the Lord Gongfang, His Majesty the Emperor is there in person, and even the gods of the heavens and the Buddhas of the West are here, they can't change it! So I can only ask for your understanding! ”

Suddenly, a familiar middle-aged voice sounded next to him.

"Interesting. The gods of the heavens, the Buddhas of the West are not good? I don't know if it's useful if I'm here? ”

Hearing this voice, Mori Ryotsu was a little dazed.

But Ishikawa Shumasa was as if he had heard the call of the devil and the monster, his face turned pale in an instant, his whole body was weak, his legs collapsed to the ground, his shoulders trembled and his head slowly turned sideways, and he stammered out the title of "lord".

"My lord?"

Mori Ryotsu looked left and right, and it took a long time to realize that the rounded middle-aged man who was called the lord by Ishikawa Shumasa was Tokugawa Ieyasu of the official residence Mikawa Mamoru ! His mind was in a state of confusion for a moment, and he was at a loss.

"Father...... Father...... Father's ...... You...... You...... How do you ...... Why did you come here......" Tokugawa Nobuyasu suddenly appeared out of nowhere, standing in a daze of horror and despair.

"Huh." Tokugawa Ieyasu smiled gently and kindly, but for some reason it was chilling in his heart, and said slowly, "Because I don't want to give up the position of the head of the Tokugawa family for the time being, I came." Takechiyo Wu'er, this time is not bad, but in the next life, please remember: if you want to replace your father, you have to continue to work hard! ”

Suddenly, there was a sound of footsteps, and the surroundings were quietly surrounded by Sakai Tadaji, the Okubo brothers, Honda Tadakatsu and others.