Originally, Tsugawa Soji was more inclined to go south to Izumi and Hanoi, and continue to do things!

However, at this time, the group of monks at Honganji Temple were anxious, because Settsu, Izumi and other places have always been the "forbidden area" of Honganji. And now the Tsugawa family wants to break through the forbidden area and "shoot", do you still put my Honganji in your eyes?

Speaking of which, casually mention, on June 16, Portugal vs. Spain, the war of the century, do you have an old brother to watch together?

The Honganji Shoru, who had a good relationship with the Tsugawa family, passed away last year, and the current reigning Honganji is only 12 years old. The interior of Honganji is not very stable at this time, and the affairs on the side of Kaga Ichijozong have always been a thorn in Honganji's heart. Although Kaga Ichisho is disobedient, but that is also an internal matter of Ichijo Sect, your Tsugawa family will destroy Kaga Ichikozong, which makes Ichijo Zong more or less resentful.

In addition, the Tsukawa family was already in Settsu at this time, and there was a great posture of attacking Izumi and other places, which made Ichijozong panic like a frightened bird.

So Honganji sent Shimoma Yoriren as an envoy to find Tsugawa Soji and negotiate with the Tsugawa family.

Faced with the hardline attitude of Honganji, Tsugawa Soji also had to make compromises.

It's not that the Tsugawa family is afraid of Honganji, but now is the critical moment of the decisive battle with the Miyoshi family, and it is obviously an unwise choice to provoke this group of madmen at Honganji. Historically, Oda Nobunaga swept through Kinouchi, and didn't he also suffer a lot of hidden losses at the hands of the monks of Honganji.

Therefore, based on the intervention of Honganji, Tsugawa Soji had to change his strategy and continue to march in the direction of Kyoto.

And Tokawa Izuku and Araki Murashige could only retreat to Ibaraki Castle, holding on to this place, which was almost the last barrier in Kyoto.

......

In Ibaraki Castle, although Tokawa Ichicun and others blocked the attack of the Tsugawa family for several days, they were almost at the end of the crossbow.

In the face of the tens of thousands of troops of the Tsugawa family, Ibaraki Castle, which was already weak, had no power to resist at all, if it weren't for the outstanding ability of Araki Murashige and Shikawa Ichicun, and their martial reputation, I'm afraid Ibaraki Castle wouldn't even have the power to parry!

"Sanki Shoudian, this is a letter from the lord just sent!" On the gate of Ibaraki Castle, Araki Murashige took a letter and quickly ran to Tokawa Ichiku, who was on duty at the gate of the castle.

Shihe Yicun took the letter that had been soaked in sweat with an expressionless face, and after reading it, a smile finally appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Brother is already on his way to this place, and the army of this family has already left Kyoto when he sends this letter!" ”

"So, tomorrow the lord will be able to reach Ibaraki Castle?" The nervousness on Arakimura's face suddenly relaxed, and a smile appeared.

Shihe Yicun nodded, "Don't slack off, the facts have proved that the Tsukawa family is by no means a wasted person!" The more critical moments like this, the more we must go all out, so as not to be seized by the Tsugawa family! ”

"It's been a night since I closed my eyes, so it's better to go down and rest first, just watch from below!" Looking at the red eyes of Tokawa Ichicun, Arakimura said with a concerned face.

Shihe Yicun turned his head to look at the Tsugawa family's military formation outside the city, which was shrinking its troops, and then nodded, "In this way, there will be a Ratsutsu guard!" ”

......

Outside Ibaraki Castle.

At this time, the army in charge of the siege was two thousand men under the command of Harumasa Minohe and Nobunaka Kunohe.

According to the battle plan formulated by Tsugawa Soji, the thirty legions of the Tsugawa family were divided into 15 siege units, each unit was responsible for the siege for one hour. In addition, Harima Kuniko, Tango Isshiki, Wakasa Takeda, and Hojo were also organized into a single unit and carried out a non-stop attack on Ibaraki Castle for twelve hours.

That's the benefit of having a lot of people.

The Tsukawa family can attack Ibaraki Castle around the clock, and the troops are not too tired. But the Miyoshi family in Ibaraki Castle is very uncomfortable, and almost none of Ashigaru has slept well these days.

In recent years, the two old enemies, Harumasa Sanhe and Nobunaka Kunohe, have eased their contradictions a lot. After all, they are eating together under the Tsugawa family, so there is no need to mention those grievances in the past.

"Youkyo Ryōden, I thought that in the morning, after the head of the mountain and the head of the mountain and the Hanhe, the Izumi Mamoru and others stormed for a few hours, the defense of Ibaraki Castle should be weaker! Unexpectedly, the enemy's resistance was still so stubborn! "Forget it, this is the second time that he has been repelled by Shihe Yicun, and Mitsunohe Harimasa is a little irritable in his heart.

Nobunaka Kunohe on the side was also not in good spirits, or he didn't expect himself and Harumasa Mitohe to be able to capture Ibaraki Castle in front of him. Compared with the fact that so many people besieged it for three days and three nights, Ibaraki Castle is still standing, which is indeed a bit demoralizing.

"It is said that the Tsugawa Hall has prepared a secret weapon for the siege, and I don't know when it will be delivered!"

At the mention of this, Minohe Harimasa was slightly moved, "The secret weapon in the mouth of the Tsugawa Hall is supposed to be the artillery on the warships of the naval army!" This thing is indeed sharp, and it can be said to be invincible for attacking such a flat city! ”

"It's just that it's too cumbersome to transport! Fortunately, thanks to the Yodo River, the warship should be able to sail up the Yodo River to the vicinity of Ibaraki Castle! ”

"Hmmm! These have nothing to do with us, so let's take care of the present! The resistance in the northeast corner of Shimodate Ibaraki Castle was not very fierce just now, so let's focus on the northeast corner of the next attack! ”

"Good!"

......

Mitsunohe Harumasa and Kunohe Nobunaka continued to attack Ibaraki Castle, and not far from the Tsugawa family's main camp, Tsugawa Soji was also anxiously waiting for the arrival of the naval army.

"I didn't expect a small Ibaraki Castle to be able to hold my family for three days, and the ghost Shihe really deserves its name!" Soji Tsugawa gently tapped the desk in front of him, making a crisp sound.

Sanada Yutaka opened his eyes at this time, pointed to a map on the desk and said, "The people from Tsukawaya in Kyoto have just sent news that Miyoshi Chokei has already set off from Kyoto yesterday!" Calculate the time, and you will be able to reach the vicinity of Ibaraki Castle by noon tomorrow at the earliest! ”

"Where is Benshan Zhongxin?"

"I just entered the mouth of the Yodogawa River, and I guess I will be able to arrive tomorrow!"

"Can't you hurry up?" Soji Tsugawa really wanted to pull out the nail of Ibaraki Castle before Miyoshi Nagakei arrived.

"The Yodogawa River is very narrow, and the size of the battle ship is huge, so it is quite troublesome to sail!"

"Then we have to wait!" Soji Tsugawa also lost his temper.

Sanada Yutaka looked at Tsugawa Soji, and then said with a suspicious expression, "Lord, the Miyoshi family is not an ordinary country, I'm afraid that the next battle will be a vicious battle!" ”

"What do you want to say?"

"In the next opinion, it's time to activate the secret weapon that the family has deployed for years! Of course, this secret weapon does not refer to artillery! Sanada Yutaka said with a smile.

"Hmm, that's the one you're talking about? That's fine........."