On September 2, the 13th year of Astronomy, after two days of discussion, Yorishige Asari and Hideharu Igome left Ueno Castle satisfied. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Soharu Tsugawa had agreed to the surrender of wealthy clans such as the Asari family and the Akita Fifty family, and promised to guarantee their territories after the war. But as for whether this promise will be fulfilled in the future, Tsugawa Soji said that it depends on the mood.

In short, the two of them came with great expectations, and at least they did not return disappointed.

Time flies, and autumn has entered in the blink of an eye. The golden rice paddies exude an enchanting aroma of rice that turns the entire Hango region into a sea of gold. The faces of the farmers were filled with smiles from the autumn harvest, and the faces of Tsugawa Soji were also happy.

"My lord, this year's harvest is expected to be the best in recent years." Inside the castle tower of Ueno Castle, Kiuchi Naguru said to Tsugawa Soji with an excited face. Since Saigo Kizo was pulled into the castle of Minato, the government affairs within the Tsugawa family domain were temporarily in charge of Kiuchi Nagaru.

"The autumn harvest is the top priority of our family, and we must not be sloppy." Soji Tsugawa repeatedly advised, "Also, on the side of Ogasawara Shintoki, has the road in Kawabe County been repaired?" ”

"Brother's business is basically done." Yasunaga Ogasawara on the side hurriedly said, "In Kawabe County, a total of three main roads have been repaired. The line from Ueno Castle to Minato Castle has been unblocked. ”

"Most of the previous family's grain has been stored in the city, which is enough for the family to spend three months." Yasunaga Ogasawara added.

"Hmm." Soji Tsugawa nodded with satisfaction, and then said, "How is the situation of the Ashigaru family?" How many troops can be mobilized in the war against the Anton family? “

Kiuchi Nagaru hurriedly replied, "After this period of training, the family's Ashigaru already has the ability to conduct a big battle, and even some newly recruited recruits have already formed combat effectiveness. ”

"At present, there are a total of 3,400 standing ashigaru people (including five-color preparations), 1,700 peasants, 150 horseback teams, and 50 Taidao teams. There were 740 sailors, including 6 related boats, 11 small morning boats, and 4 Dutch boats. Kiuchi continued. These are the registered troops, and if necessary, 1,000 peasants can be mobilized in the territory. It's just that these peasant soldiers have not undergone much training, and they are afraid that their combat effectiveness is somewhat low. ”

"Good." Soji Tsugawa said loudly, "Everything is ready, just wait for the autumn harvest to be completed, and you can send troops to attack Anton's house." ”

"There are only two months left until the beginning of winter, and it would be best if we could end the fight before the winter begins." Soji Tsugawa said slowly, "Now, can the ashigaru of the main family adapt to winter battles?" ”

Yasunaga Ogasawara said slowly, "For now, if it's just a short battle, it should still be able to hold on." However, if the war drags on, even if the family's Ashigaru has trained in the winter, he will not be able to cope with the continuous fighting in the cold winter. ”

"Hmm." Soji Tsugawa nodded. To be honest, the winter in the Tohoku region is what Soji Tsugawa resents the most. Of the twelve months in a year, nearly five months are winter, and excluding the autumn harvest and spring ploughing, there are only five months of a year that can be used to fight.

However, for now, the Tsugawa family's Ashigaru has begun to adapt to winter operations, and I believe that in a few years, the Tsugawa family will be able to start a war in winter. This is indeed a good start.

"Alright, you two go down first." Soji Tsugawa continued.

"Hah!"

After Kiuchi Nagaru and Ogasawara Yasunaga left, Tsugawa Soji turned his head and said to the wise Shibei behind him, "Shibei, go and call Jiro Iwaki." ”

"Yes! Lord! Wise Ten Guards replied.

Half an hour later, Jiro Iwaki, the leader of the Tsugawa family ninjas, arrived at the castle tower. At present, the size of the Tsukawa family's ninja group has also expanded a lot in more than a year. The number of ninjas has also increased to more than 40 people, and there are ninja activities of the Tsugawa family in the neighboring areas. Although it is impossible to find out all the information, this at least ensures that the Tsugawa family has a good grasp of the information about the surrounding area, so that they will not be "blind and deaf".

"Jiro, how is the situation of the Hiyama Anto family that asked you to inquire recently?" Soji Tsugawa asked. Knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent is something that Soji Tsugawa has always valued. In the past, he didn't have this ability, but now that the Tsukawa family already has a ninja crowd, of course Tsugawa Soji will send ninjas to find out the situation of the enemy army in advance.

Jiro Iwaki immediately replied, "My lord." After the ninjas of the family have been inquiring during this time, the approximate deployment of the Andong family has been clarified. ”

"Tell me about it." Soji Tsugawa said calmly.

"Hah!" Jiro Iwaki hurriedly took out a piece of white paper from his arms and spread it on the ground. Soji Tsugawa fixed his eyes and saw that this was a simple map of Akita and Yamamoto guns. Although the painting is very rough, Soharu Tsugawa can still recognize it.

"My lord." Jiro Iwaki pointed to the map and said, "After half a month of exploration, the main force of the Andong family is deployed in Hinoyama Castle. The other part of the troops were stationed in the area of Yamahonkan and Shikadokan, south of Hiyama Castle. ”

Among them, the Ludu Pavilion was guarded by the enemy general Xiting Guangwu, and there were about 200 people in the city. The Yamamoto Pavilion was guarded by the enemy general Shimizu Masayoshi, with a strength of about 300 people. Jiro Iwaki continued.

"What else is going on with the Anton family?" Soji Tsugawa asked suddenly.

Iwaki Jiro thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "The Anto family has not been moving any other than urgently mobilizing troops in the territory recently. ”

"Oh yes, in addition, the relationship between the Anton family and the Jiacheng family is quite close." Jiro Iwaki continued.

"Jia Cheng family?" Tsugawa Soji nodded lightly and said, "The current head of the Jiacheng family is called Jiacheng Jiqing, right?" ”

"Hah! The predecessor of the Jiacheng family, Jiacheng Yasushi, was seriously injured in the Battle of Akita and died in the Battle of Akita, and was subsequently succeeded by Jiacheng Jiqing. Jiro Iwaki replied.

Soji Tsugawa said with a smile, "It seems that what Hideji Fiftyme said before, the wealthy family of Akita County is not necessarily the same." I think this Jiacheng Jiqing is a little elusive. ”

"Jiro, let's keep an eye on the movements of the Kasei family next. I want to see what tricks this Jiacheng Jiqing and Anton Shunji can play. Soji Tsugawa said disapprerovitically.

"Hah!"

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"Your Highness, is there another war?" In the evening, Tsugawa Soji told Yukihime and others the news of the troops, and the three women immediately looked at Tsugawa Soji with a worried face. Xue Ji said even more reluctantly.

Although he really wants to spend more time with his three wives, as the head of the Tsugawa family, it is naturally impossible for Tsugawa Soji to have too much time.

Smiling apologetically, Tsugawa Soji continued, "Right now, the strength of the Andong family has been greatly damaged, and it is a good time for the family to unify the feathers. Missing this opportunity, the family wants to unify the feathers, and I don't know how long it will be delayed. ”

"Dewa Country, after all, is too remote. My goal is not limited to this remote place.......... Forget it, it's too early to tell, you'll find out in the future. "Soharu Tsugawa didn't want to say more, anyway, it wouldn't have much effect.

"Okay, I know the three of you can't bear me. Tonight, don't go, let's sleep together. Soji Tsugawa said with a wicked smile.

"Your Highness........." replied to Tsugawa Soji, it was the embarrassed voice of the three Yukihime.

Then the voices died down, though, as there were bursts of high-pitched and sometimes muffled ........................ in the room