"My lord, is the Uesugi family really here? It's incredible......"

"Undeclared war, too much deception! Please let your subordinates be the vanguard and fight the dog thief to the death! ”

"From Echigo to Omi, I still took the Hida trail, was it premeditated?"

In the big tent, from the top to the important ministers, down to the partial generals, it was all chaotic and hurried, and since the battle of the barrel and narrow rooms, the military council of the Oda family has never had such a chaotic and panicked situation.

Oda Nobuyayamasu was calmly in the center, not saying a word, not moving, and he didn't bother to stop the retainers' discussions, only staring at the door with his spare eyes.

When two familiar figures appeared in front of him, Nobunaga suddenly stood up and waved his hand, "Silence! ”

The ministers immediately did not dare to squeak anymore, and looked at the general with a blank eye, counting on him to turn the tide.

Then Nobunaga asked the two inconspicuous people at the door, "Araku, Shinpachi, what is the information you heard?" ”

One of the people who was named immediately spoke: "According to the news from the Asai family from Otani Castle, the Uesugi family of 15,000 people has traveled to Kita-Omi via Hida Province, and its pioneer Kakizaki Keijia has begun to loot my family's grain team. After the subordinates made urgent contact with the scouts in various places, it can be concluded that there were indeed members of the Uesugi family team who passed through Hida and came to Omi, but the specific number is not known for the time being, and the leader of the team is not known; My family has indeed suffered some food teams in the past two days, and the murderer cannot confirm whether it is the Uesugi family. After Shibata-sama's headquarters went to Settsu to fight for thieves, there was not a single soldier left in Omi, so it is difficult to confirm the details of the above incidents. ”

The ministers pricked up their ears one after another, for fear that they would miss a word. But the more I listened, the more uneasy I became.

Although the report just now is quite "unclear" and "unverifiable," it is generally inclined to be positive.

This is Kenshin Uesugi, who is famous in the world and is known as the world's most powerful military!

And it spared the back road and cut off the grain road!

If Shibata Katsuya's rear team was still there, they could have stopped one or two, but those people had already gone to Settsu...... Calculate the time, maybe now they will start to fight with Miyoshi Changyi!

Hearing this, Oda Nobunaga's face turned cold, he pursed his mouth slightly and pondered for a moment, and then asked: "From Echigo to Omi, it is necessary to pass through Echichu and Hida, so why do the two countries sit back and watch the Uesugi army pass?" ”

One of the two spies called "Yaraku, Shinhachi" replied, "The Echichu Jimbo actually surrendered to Uesugi the year before last, and this is known to the world. The subordinates recently found out that Hida Eima's name belonged to Takeda, but secretly hooked up with Uesugi; Echichu Shiina and Hida Sister Koji were ostensibly hostile to Uesugi, but after the two families met with the shogunate earlier this year, their positions seem to have changed; The Hokuriku Ichijo sect was originally hostile to Uesugi, but the Honganji temple sent Shichiri Yorishu to serve as acting official last year, and after that, the Ichijo sect no longer took the initiative to confront the Uesugi family......"

Hearing this, Oda Nobunaga looked up at the sky and made a judgment: "Kaimachi, Hieiyama Shokusuke Miyoshi, shogunate, Ichijo Sect hooked up with Uesugi. ”

Everyone knew it.

Although there is a faction led by Imai Munehisa in Kai Town, there are also more people who are dissatisfied with Oda; Mt. Hiei would certainly not be happy in the face of a strong ruler, not to mention that the Oda family had fought the autumn breeze of the monks before; Although the shogunate was coerced and could not receive "petitions from higher levels", you can't keep an eye on people who come to the New Year's party normally; As for Yixiangzong, it is needless to mention, occupying a wealthy territory and not being a minister, everyone has no good impression of them.

It is really normal to say that these chaotic forces are secretly helping the enemies of the Oda family.

Then Nobunaga fell back into a state of contemplation with his eyes closed, and stopped talking to people.

Of course, the important ministers below couldn't help but be anxious, but they were also used to the Demon King's approach, and began to discuss it spontaneously.

Takigawa Kazuyi shook his head with an incredible look on his face: "It's really hard to imagine that the dignified ruler of Echigo, for the sake of illusory reasons, sent his main force across the mountain roads of Hida Province to fight such a joint battle that had nothing to do with his interests. I privately think that the so-called 15,000 troops are just a bluff, and our army should temporarily stay on guard for three days, send a small detachment to find out the situation, and then make the next step. ”

Niwa Nagahide immediately disagreed: "It's not very reasonable, but it's not necessarily impossible. The Echigo army is known for its swiftness and long-distance drive, and if we wait for three days, we may be surrounded on both sides by Asakura and Uesugi. Uesugi Kenxin believed that ten years ago he could kill all the way to Odawara Castle for the false name of 'Kanto Governor', and today he got a secret order from the shogunate to support Asakura, which is probably not unusual. What's more, the Asai family has already made it clear that the enemy has 15,000 people, and they have occupied Kita-Omi for many years, so the news should be credible. Therefore, our army should retreat decisively and avoid being flanked first. ”

The two could not convince each other, but looked at the recognized number one wise general among their colleagues at the same time.

Ikeda Hengxing, Beeya Yoritaka, Hori Hidemasa and others were actually more anxious, and their heads were about to burst into flames, but they either didn't know what to say, or they were so nervous that they couldn't open their mouths, or they didn't dare to speak at all.

Pingshou Fanxiu's thoughts were also in turmoil, and he couldn't settle down at all, he was stared at by the two, and replied with a wry smile: "What the two of you say has its own reason." It's just that I want to ask: if the Omi back road is cut off, and the next wave of baggage and supplies cannot be transported to the front line, how many days can our army's food be supported? ”

"There are only eleven and a half days left to maintain the current supply." Sadakatsu Murai gave the answer with a blank face.

Several people who heard the answer couldn't help but gasp.

At this time, Takigawa Kazuyi can't insist on the opinion of "waiting for three days first".

Whether it is a bluff or not, there is always a problem in the rear, and the grain cannot be transported to the front, but how can the war be fought?

On the contrary, Sen Kecheng, who had been silent, interjected: "Eleven days is not too short, besides, it can be temporarily purchased from Tsuruga Port, the Asakura army in front has lost courage, there is nothing to fear, give me 5,000 people, it is enough to stop it." The lord can then take the rest of the men and horses and fight Uesugi in a decisive battle. ”

The accidental death of his eldest son seemed to have a great impact on Sen Kecheng, and now his mind was full of thoughts of revenge in a desperate battle, and he couldn't listen to retreat.

But it was clear that this radical idea could not be accepted.

Hirate Hoshu had to be reminded: "If everyone knows about what happened to the Uesugi army, and our army is unable to defeat Uesugi and return to Kyoto in time, then the large and small wealthy clans in Kinai will think that 'Oda is trapped outside the country by Uesugi', and their attitudes may change." Even the joint battle of Lord Shibata against the Settsu rebellion may also be a phenomenon of defection. The ministers of the imperial court may also feel that our family is unable to ensure the safety of Kinai, and instead call on other daimyo Kamiraku, and it is even more difficult to imagine what role the shogunate will play in this...... I privately think that it will be very difficult for our army to defeat Uesugi in a short period of time. ”

In fact, it doesn't matter whether you convince a colleague or not, but I'm afraid that Nobunaga and his old man will be passionate and want to reproduce the heroic appearance of the barrel narrows back then, which is not good.

However, what Fan Xiu said is indeed the truth.

Although the Oda family is now extremely powerful, it has not established a corresponding reputation, and it must always maintain its suppression of Kyoto in order to maintain its hegemony.

Takigawa thinks that it is impossible for the Uesugi army to appear behind him, and Mori Kecheng said that no matter whether it is true or not, he will fight head-on first...... But taking their advice is tantamount to gambling with your life, and if you lose, you can ...... Back then, the barrel dared to gamble because his own capital was too small, so he had to take dangerous moves. Now that the family has a big business, it's a bit irrational to take your life to Bo. What's more, Niwa Nagahide said very reasonably, the Asai family, as the head snake of the Omi region, has a deep foundation and many henchmen, since they said that the Uesugi family came with 15,000 people, it should not be too far from the truth.

Sen Kecheng thought for a while and nodded reluctantly.

"Yes, I myself must appear in Kyoto immediately to be able to convince people." At this time, Nobunaga opened his eyes, revealing a decisive expression, "It just so happened that the water army of Lake Biwa was assembled a few days ago, and I took the first step by water, and then ......"

Speaking of this, the Demon King, who has always been unmatched, also showed hesitation.

Since you have decided to evacuate by water, you must need someone to cut off.

And there will be pressure from both sides of Asakura and Uesugi.

That's Echigo's Uesugi!

In a word, it is nine deaths and one life.

Everyone was silent.

Only Sen Kecheng, who had just been dim for a while, suddenly raised his head: "The position of the queen of the palace, please hand it over to your subordinates!" I haven't had a good fight with the rebel of the Asakura family! ”

Without waiting for Nobunaga to reply, Takigawa echoed: "Since Uesugi has raised the anti-flag, there may be people who take advantage of the opportunity to cause chaos and urgently need to return to the army to suppress it. Mori-sama's territory is the safest, and he is the only one who has the strength to break off. Kita-Ise, which is in Shimojin, is also relatively stable, so it is also suitable for the post-judgment candidate. ”

Takigawa Kazuyi's style of acting is to judge completely based on the interests and disadvantages of the whole, without considering emotional factors. He didn't even care about his own safety.

At least on the surface.

Niwa Nagahide was very unhappy with this kind of remark, ignored Takigawa's words, and spoke up and said, "Mori-sama's sincerity is admirable. I won't be fighting with you for the post, but I will be the penultimate after you to leave the front. ”

Nobunaga was silent for a moment, nodded slightly, and decisively ordered: "I will first take three thousand flags and take a boat to Kyoto to stabilize the overall situation, Sanzuo will block Asakura in the north, Goro will block Uesugi in the south, and the rest will be led by Shizuo and withdraw to Kinai from Kosai!" ”

Sanzuo is the three Saemon, Mori Kesei's Tongji, Gorou is Gorou Saemon, Niwa Nagahide's Tongji, Shizuo is Shizaemon, and Hitetsu Hide's Tongji.

Takigawa Kazuki's statement just now is not wrong, Niwa Nagahide is alone in guarding Tajima, relying on his personal wrist support, if he dies in battle, then the ownership of Ikuno Ginzan is likely to be lost. In contrast, generals like Mori Kecheng and Takikawa Kazuyi who garrison the inside line, even if they die horizontally, the influence caused is much smaller.

However, Nobunaga did not think entirely in terms of success or failure, but generously agreed to Niwa Nagahide's request to fight.

Reason is important, but pride is also lacking!

That's why Takigawa Kazuyi was just a wise and brave but unpopular general, and Nobunaga was able to attract heroes from all over the world even if he occasionally committed tyranny and injustice.

Since the general has made a decision, naturally no one will argue anymore, and all the retainers will take the order in unison.

Heite felt that it was safer to take a boat in his heart, and he did not want to take the army to the west shore of Lake Biwa. But when I think about it, Nobunaga himself has already gone by boat, and he has taken the enemy's center of gravity with him, so he should be relatively safe.

Oda Nobunaga couldn't help but take a long breath when he said the order just now, looked around, looked grim, and said in a deep voice: "This is the moment of life and death, please work together." There is no need to worry about the army being handed over to Shizuo for the time being, but Gorou and Sanzuo ...... Both of you must come back alive! If the situation is sinister, just surrender, save the useful body first, and don't care about discussions! ”