On the 8th day of the seventh month of the 24th year of astronomy, the clouds hanging overhead finally dissipated for the Harima clan.

On this day, the Tsugawa family's army withdrew from Harima one after another, and then turned around and marched towards Settsu. The Akamatsu family and the Bessho family, the two "Tsugawa younger brothers" who are now in the eyes of the Harima people, also each led the rest of the Harima country's troops to set off with the army.

At this time, the original 43,000 troops under the command of Tsugawa Soji also increased to 50,000, and the Harima country sent a total of 7,000 troops.

In fact, with Harima's national strength, it would be easy to dispatch even about 15,000 peasants. However, Tsugawa Soji feared that if he was too harsh on these people who had just "returned to their hearts", it would deepen the resistance of these people. When the time comes, the three good families will stir up trouble again, but don't expect these people to be good birds.

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"My lord, where did you get this map with such a detailed content? The detectives and ninjas of this family can't find out such news! In Tamkawa Castle, which is close to Settsu in the eastern part of Harima Province, Sanada Yutaka looked at a map of Settsu Province that Tsugawa Soji had just ordered someone to bring up.

This map not only shows the various cities in Settsu, but also the troops of the countries to which the castles belong and the deployment of the Miyoshi family. It can be expected that if the information on this chapter map is correct, the Miyoshi family has already lost half of the battle in Settsu.

"The information on this map is absolutely true and reliable, as for where it came from, this family will sell it for the time being!"

Hearing this, Sanada Yutaka had already guessed a rough idea, thinking that this should be someone in the Settsu country who had communicated with his family in advance. It's just that the Ikeda family has been cleared by Miyoshi Chokei, so who else is there?

"Today, I summoned you and others to discuss the strategy of entering Settsu!" Soharu Tsugawa pointed at the map with his horsewhip, "From Harima, there are two routes to Harima!" ”

"One is to go east from Tamkawa Castle and attack the territory of the Arima family through the mountains such as Mt. Rokko! This route is the shortest, but the mountain road is rugged, which is not conducive to the army to go together, and once the enemy forces hold the dangerous places along the way, the family will waste a lot of time on this road! ”

"The second way is to go south from Awakawa Castle, east along the Akashi Strait, and east from the coastal area of Settsu Bay! It's a lot longer, but it's a smooth road, and there's no danger in the city! ”

"So how do you think the family should enter?" Soji Tsugawa briefly explained the situation that the Tsugawa family has now, and then set his eyes on the retainers in this formation.

Most of the people who were able to attend such a military meeting were retainers at the level of the commander of the Tsugawa family, as well as some Harima people such as Bessho and Akamatsu Harumasa.

"According to the information shown on the map, the Miyoshi family's forces in Settsu are mainly concentrated in Takiyama Castle, with a total strength of 8,000 people, and the general general is Araki Village! In addition, there are 3,000 troops in Arima Castle! ”

"Although there are only 3,000 troops in Arima Castle, considering the terrain near Arima Castle, I think that if we march along Settsu Bay, we will encounter resistance from the army of the Miyoshi family! But the road here is flat, which is suitable for the deployment of the superior forces of the family! Sanada Yutaka said tentatively as he touched his chin.

"It seems that Gentazaemon is proposing to march from Settsu Bay!" Soji Tsugawa nodded, then continued, "Do you have any other opinions?" ”

"I'm in favor of marching from here!" Takahashi Xingjia and Miki Naogo also echoed at this time.

As soon as Takahashi Koke and Miki Naogo made a statement, the rest of the legion commanders also nodded in agreement. And only Akechi Mitsuhide glanced at Soji Tsugawa with a smile, and then closed his eyes and stopped talking.

Soji Tsugawa noticed Akechi Mitsuhide's reaction, smiled in his heart, and then said loudly, "In that case, then I will go out early tomorrow morning!" ”

"The Miki Army, Takahashi Army, and Nagano Army are the front formation, the Tozawa Army and the Yakashi Army are the second formation, the Sanhe, Kunohe, Tendo, and Kamiyama Army are the left flank of the secondary formation, and the Hanhee, Hazu, Mizutani, and Kasai Army are the right flank of the secondary formation."

"Soma and Iwaki Legions take advantage of the villages and customs offices near Takiyama Castle and block the roads!"

"Kurokawa, Osaki, Nihonmatsu, and Kokubun Corps are special forces to capture the ports along Settsu Bay and prevent the Miyoshi family from landing from Settsu Bay!"

"Dahoji Temple and Gamo Legion are three formations!"

"Kudo and Takigawa Legion defend the main formation!"

"Tamura, Oni Garden, and Inoaodai Legion are in the back!"

Tsugawa Soji first informed the commanders of the division of labor of each legion, and then turned his attention to the Hojo clan on the side, "I have heard that the Hojo family is quite elite, and this time the family has a heavy responsibility, I don't know if the new Kuro Hall can dare..."

"Please speak up with Tsugawa Temple!" Without waiting for Tsugawa Soji to finish speaking, the Hojo clan replied directly.

"Good! is worthy of being the son of the lion of Sagami, and he really has the wind of a father! Tsugawa Soji first praised the Hojo clan, and then pointed to a place on the map in front of him and said, "This is Arima Castle, although there are not many defenders in the castle, but the terrain is dangerous!" ”

"Once Arima Castle is captured, then the strength of the family can go straight to Settsu!" Tsugawa Soji looked at the Hojo clan with an encouraging expression, "If the Shinkuro Hall can capture Arima Castle, then it should be the first achievement of this battle!" ”

"However, the strength of this family is only more than 3,000 people, and it is not difficult to capture this city, but it needs to be sent by the Jinchuan Palace!" Naokakatsu Tominaga, who was sitting next to the Hojo clan, didn't wait for the Hojo clan to answer, so he spoke first.

For the young master of his own family, Tominaga Naokumaki is already numb along the way.

"This matter is natural, the family let the Harima country be the force of the Shinkuro Palace, how about following the Hojo family in this battle?" Soji Tsugawa said with a smile on his face.

Although he was skeptical about the combat effectiveness of the Harima people, he was still 7,000 people, and the 3,000 people of the Hojo family were enough to have 10,000 people. 10,000 against 3,000, it should still be fine.

Thinking of this, Tominaga Naokumi nodded, "In this way, there is no doubt about this family!" ”

"Tsugawaden, what about us?" The Hojo family's side was finished, and the two representatives of the Isshiki family and the Takeda family, Yoshido Isshiki and Takeda Motoei, who were sitting on the opposite side, couldn't sit still.

has followed the Tsugawa family all the way to the present, even if Isshiki Yoshido and Takeda Motoei are "new", they can see a little way.

What Shangluo, what crusade against the Miyoshi family, this is clearly the Jinchuan family to occupy the territory! If you continue to make soy sauce like this, if you can't get any real credit when you divide the dirt after the war, wouldn't it be very passive?

When Tanba and Harima were attacked, everyone hadn't come back to their senses, so they didn't feel anything. And now that he knows, it is naturally impossible to continue to sit idly by while raiding Retsu.

After all, after Settsu, it's Kyoto!

In the eyes of Takeda Motoei and Isshiki Yoshimichi, the capture of Kyoto means that Kamiraku has succeeded! This also means that if you can't make a meritorious achievement when you attack Settsu, then you will have to wait until you fight Kyoto.

By that time, the daylilies are all cold!