In the early morning of October 6, the Oda family, which had surrounded Odaka Castle last night, was about to launch a general attack on Odaka Castle. At three o'clock, in Oda Nobunaga's large tent, an evaluation meeting was held.

"This is the latest information," Takigawa Kazuyoshi said after receiving a signal from Oda Nobunaga, and began to read the stack of paper he had in hand. "At three o'clock yesterday, Lord Sakuma arrived at the mother of Okazaki Castle in the north. The troops of the Matsudaira family also left Okazaki Castle and fought against him across the Yasaki River, numbering about 1,000 people. ”

"This should be the main force of Mikawa Bun," Ikeda snorted disdainfully, "There are only three thousand of them in total." ”

"Not necessarily," out of caution, Yu Qiuping still shook his head, "Five months ago, the Matsudaira family had more than two thousand troops. After nearly half a year of restoration and the gathering of the old ministry, it is very likely that their number will rise further, probably close to four thousand. After all, after all the 290,000 stone territory of Sanhe recovered, it was not a problem to recruit a total of more than 8,000 troops and nearly 3,000 soldiers. ”

"Are there so many?" Ikeda was taken aback, and then turned his gaze to Oda Nobunaga, who smiled noncommittally.

"Will His Highness Sakuma be in danger?" Hirate Fanxiu asked with some concern, "If the Matsudaira family can really mobilize more than 1,000 soldiers, it is very likely that the three hundred soldiers at hand of His Highness Sakuma are not opponents." ”

"Haha..."Before everyone could speak, Maeda Toshiie, who was standing behind Oda Nobunaga, laughed first, "Your Highness Sakuma, you don't have much ability to fight, but it's a must to escape!" Your Highness Hite, don't worry! ”

"Hey!" Maeda Toshiie's words amused Ikeda Hengxing too, "Also, there is a Yasaku River across it, no matter what, our retreating general can still run away!" ”

"Be quiet." Oda Nobunaga seemed to be a little dissatisfied with the casual attitude of his subordinates, and scolded in a deep voice. Toshiie Maeda and Ikeda were immediately silenced, but they still had cheerful smiles on their faces.

"Hikoemon, you continue." Oda Nobunaga raised his eyebrows, and Takigawa Kazuyi continued to report the information: "The information from Kakeke Castle shows that there are also troops of the Matsudaira family in Zhili Castle, and their exploration horses are active on the south bank of the Tsuzuma River. The two important bridges were guarded by the troops of the Matsudaira family, which prevented our army from exploring horses to cross the river for reconnaissance. Therefore, the number of specific Matsudaira family troops in Zhili Castle is not clear for the time being. ”

"You're familiar with that side, what do you think?" Oda Nobunaga threw the topic to Akihei Amaki.

"There will be no fewer people." Yu Qiuping thought for a moment and said, "Zhili Castle is the core of the entire Mikawa's defense against Owari. The Matsudaira family will leave at least five or six hundred soldiers here, and the total strength may be close to two thousand. ”

"And then Okazaki is leaving a few hundred people in reserve in Okazaki?" Oda Nobunaga tilted his head and thought for a moment, "It's about the same, it's a very stable formation." ”

"Are there any reinforcements in the Great High City?" Shibata Katsuie's urn opened his mouth angrily, throwing a key question at Takigawa Kazuki.

"Judging from all the information so far," Takigawa Kazuyi replied confidently, "None of the Matsudaira clan's troops crossed the Tsuzuma River, and they did not show any willingness to rescue Ōtakajo. ”

The division of the border between Owari and Mikawa almost coincides with the Ozuma River in large part. The Matsudaira family strictly guarded the Tsuma River and did not plan to cross the river, which can also be understood as giving up the fight for Owari and only seeking to control Mikawa.

"Then everything will be fine," Oda Nobunaga sneered and got up, shaking the jet-black cloak behind him, "Today, let's take down the big high city." ”

"Besiege on all sides, and don't let any enemy go." Oda Nobunaga said coldly: "Yu is personally in charge of the north gate and the east gate, the Yuqiu family, the Takigawa family, and the Sasa family are in charge of the south gate, and the rest of the troops, led by the Shibata family, attack the west gate." ”

"Let's all go and prepare," Oda Nobunaga waved as he drove everyone out, "and attack together." The last to ascend to the top of the city will be punished. ”

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At three o'clock, outside the south gate of Da Gao City.

Yu Qiuping looked at the large number of siege equipment that had been built before, and his heart was mixed. It's as if he has returned to Zhili for two years, and he is hesitant and helpless after seeing the dense siege equipment of the Oda family.

The more than 200 soldiers who are always prepared with red leaves behind him have also been put on and hung up. They were standing behind the commander-in-chief, and unlike the Takigawa family and the Sasa family who were gearing up on both sides, the Momiji soldiers were solemn one by one and did not say a word.

That used to be the banner they fought for, that used to be the family they were loyal to. Even the defenders in the Great High City, as well as friends who knew them. If given the choice, no one would attack this flag.

But there are some things that cannot be chosen by the people of the lower classes.

The horn sounded, and immediately after, in the direction of Oda Nobunaga's main camp, thunderous war drums were heard.

Yu Qiuping glanced at the subordinates waiting for orders behind him, and then looked up at the sky. There were deafening shouts of murder all around. Whether it was the Takigawa family or the Sasa family around him, or the troops of the three city gates farther away, they all shouted and rushed forward with siege equipment.

If someone can be on a higher place, gazing at Yu Qiuping's expression. You will surely find how sad and helpless his face is.

"Ahh

Yu Qiuping clamped the horse's belly and pulled the reins. The war-horse man stood up. Yuqiu Ping looked up to the sky and roared, I don't know whether it is catharsis or accusation; Or, he wanted his roar to reach the sky, so that the two highnesses in the sky could hear his helplessness and grief.

With a roar, he slumped down on his horse. He struggled to raise his right hand, stiff as if it had a thousand weights.

With a flick of his right hand, his commanded subordinates followed the noisily advancing the walls of the city as they pushed the watchtowers and ladders.

He waved his right hand lightly, and said goodbye to the past completely.

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At this moment, the head of the southern city.

Maarimaru is just an ordinary ashigaru, from Suruga, a veteran who has followed Uden Nagateru three times. Originally, this time he followed the army to Shangluo, and what he really had in his mind was that the Imagawa family's army marched all the way, and after knocking down the opponents one by one, he would reward his subordinates with countless opportunities to hunt indiscriminately. After everyone looted, they robbed a lot of money and went home to show the villagers with dignity.

Who would have thought that the situation would change abruptly. The governor was killed in battle, and the civil war between Asahina and Okabe reached Enoe in one go. In recent years, the rainy autumn and red leaves, which have been in the limelight, have also been exiled and defected to Oda.

The worst thing is that their brainless Pelican Highness really defended Dagao City and did not retreat. Even though Mikawa had changed, the Matsudaira family was almost semi-independent, and there were no more reinforcements from the Imagawa family; In time, Oda Nobunaga's army pressed the border, and the big high castle was in danger. Their Royal Highness Pelican still didn't look like he wanted to retreat. Maarimaru had two fellow villagers who had tried to sneak back to Suruga before, but they were both caught and beheaded. Since then, although there have been sporadic escapes from the city, no one has dared to discuss returning to Suruga in a public place.

At this moment, looking at the Momiji soldiers who attacked silently, it was really uncomfortable for Arimaru to feel very uncomfortable. He also admired Yu Qiuping very much, and admired the miraculous experience of turning from a white body into a colt in two years. However, this guy betrayed Yoshimoto Imagawa, who treated him well! There were rumors before that Yu Qiuping colluded with the Oda family to kill Imagawa Yoshimoto, but I really don't believe it! He's the one who's seen Princess Kaede with his own eyes! Imagawa Yoshimoto married the beautiful Princess Kaede to him, how could Yu Qiuping rebel?

However, this is exactly what happened. After Yu Qiupei failed to seize power and was exiled, he defected to Oda Nobunaga. No, I brought the Oda family to call!

Maarimaru knew he would never be able to go back to Suruga. Either die in battle, or be a slave for life - this is all caused by Yu Qiuping's rebellion! Now Yu Qiuping has to kill himself with his own hands! Filled with grief and indignation, he suddenly straightened up, propped up the battlements and shouted angrily at the Red Leaf soldiers outside the wall: "Kill a traitor with a thousand swords! Come to a sticky end! ”

His voice immediately caused a chain reaction of the Imagawa family on the walls of the southern castle. Everyone's anger was ignited, and all kinds of foul language were tilted down. "A traitor who sells his lord for glory!" "Kill the white-eyed wolf in the hall!" "Shameless Ming people!" For a while, there was a lot of scolding on the wall of the southern city.

Yu Qiuping looked at the excited Imagawa family on the city wall, and listened to the unbearable abuse, tears couldn't stop rolling in his eyes. Is this how the family he once defended was what he looked at?

The ashigaru people who used to be prepared were all listless and didn't say a word. However, when they heard such foul language, and watched the people of the city humiliate their most beloved and innocent Highness Yuqiu, anger began to burn in their hearts. Although they didn't say a word, they all wordlessly quickened their pace, intending to go up to the top of the city when the time came, and make the gang shut their foul mouths!

"Quick! Fast! Shoot the arrows! Shoot the man who moves the ladder! Ashigaru of Maarimaru shouted loudly. As a bow and arrow, Maarimaru immediately stepped forward, pulled his bow and arrow, and scolded and shot at an auxiliary soldier who was carrying a ladder. And his other companions also began to rain arrows down the city.

The troops carrying the ladder were at a standstill, but the auxiliaries pushing the lookout succeeded in sending the archers of the Yuqiu family and the Takigawa family to the front. The archers, led by Charles, condescendingly stood on the lookout and began to suppress the fire on the city. Maarimaru and the others were obviously no match for the Tokiwabei archers, and they were immediately shot at many people, and Maarimaru himself hid behind the battlements in embarrassment, unable to lean out to attack. The head of the ashigaru who commanded him was killed by an arrow just beside him.

As Chang Panbei's subordinates easily suppressed the firepower of the castle, the ladders were also pushed forward again and set up on the castlehead. The Momiji soldiers of Tokiwa held the spears in their hands and began to climb the ladder.

This was their first siege battle, but the opponent was the Imagawa family.