When Soji Tsugawa heard the news of the Ueyama family's troops, he immediately led a total of 120 ashigaru men from Tsugawa Castle with Yoshikei Komura to Osawa Castle, and sent someone to give an order to Yoshikawa Hiroke of Iwatani Castle. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

Originally, the distance between Osawa Castle and Tsugawa Castle was not very far, and it could be reached in half a day by a normal march. However, the recent heavy rains have caused the water levels of the Kusaki River and Kakurajian River to rise, and Tsugawa Soji had to let the Ashigaru cut down and build ships in order to continue their journey.

When he arrived outside Osawa Castle, Soji was relieved, and the battle of Osawa Castle had just begun. So Soji ordered Komura Yoshikyo and the others to stay still and quietly moved to the woods on the side. When he saw that Ueyama Zezhi sent out the last flag, Soji smiled slightly, "The opportunity is here, attack, and the target is Yamazawa." "Yes," said Yoshikai Komura.

In an instant, in the surprised eyes of the father and son of Shangshan Ze, a bellflower pattern flag with a white background and black edges appeared in front of the two of them

Killing" "Chong" Tsugawa Soji took the lead (and really took the lead, the only horse of the Tsugawa family, or the captured Ryohei Yoshimitsu), followed by the Banner Ben Taidao team led by Omura Yoshikei, and behind it was the recently trained peasant soldiers.

"Impossible, how could the military strength of the Tsugawa family appear here?" Kamiyama Zezhi said in disbelief.

"Father, let's go back to Kamiyama Castle," Kamiyama Yuyuki said to Kamiyama Zeyuki. The two of them, who had no troops around them, lost their fighting spirit in an instant in the face of hundreds of Tsugawa family troops.

"Father, let's go, I'm here for your palace, hurry, there's no time" Yuyuki Shangshan roared excitedly towards Yamazawa.

Looking at Yuyuki Ueyama's excited expression, Sawayuki Kamiyama smiled with relief, and suddenly stabbed Yuyuki Kamiyama's mount in the ass with a knife. With a "neigh", the horse galloped in pain.

"Fortunately, if you live, I'll leave it to my father here (Kamiyama Zeyuki: Woo, I'll carry this pot)"

"Father~~" Yukiyuki Kamiyama, who couldn't control his mount, could only watch himself run farther and farther, but he couldn't change anything.

Soji Tsugawa held the hilt of the sword in his right hand, and his eyes were firmly fixed on Kamiyama Zeyuki in front of him. After a while, Soji Tsugawa finally came to the side of Ueyama Zeyuki, and with a wave of his right hand, the huge head flew out!

"Kamiyama Zezhi was taken by my Tsugawa Soji" With Tsugawa Soji's earth-shattering shout, the entire battlefield was covered by this sentence. The Kamiyama family Ashigaru on Daze Castle looked at the head of a strange military general under the city and the headless corpse on the side, and exclaimed: "The lord is dead" "Ah, the lord has been taken over" The Kamiyama family Ashigaru, who had just been in a state of strength for a while, suddenly collapsed. The general has been begged, and he is still playing hairy.

Seeing that the opportunity was rare, Mizutani Nagaji immediately shouted: "Listen to the ashigaru people of the Ueyama family, the traitor of the Yamasawa family has been taken by the Tsugawa family, and now surrender, the past is not to blame." As Mizutani Nagaji's shouts came, the Kamiyama family, who was already on the verge of collapse, dropped their weapons one after another, knelt on the ground and surrendered.

......

"Tsukawa-sama, this is the account of the warehouse in Osawa Castle," Mizutani Choji said to Tsugawa Soji. After Kamiyama Zeyuki was killed, the Kamiyama family Ashigaru surrendered. Soji Tsugawa and others, under the guidance of Kogijiro, came to the castle tower of Osawa Castle.

"Lord Mizutani has worked hard, and this battle is all thanks to the credit of the adults who defended the city." Soji said politely to Mizutani Nagaji. Mizutani Nagaji shook his head and said, "From the moment Ueyamasawa sent his troops, he was already doomed to fail, who made him face the Tsugawa-sama of the Tsugawa family soon?" ”

"Haha, Mizutani-sama smiled," Soji said with a smile. "My family has 1,200 stone of grain and 700 yuan of money in Daze City. There are more than 300 spears and 5 war horses, and I also ask Lord Tsugawa to send someone to count them."

Zongzhi was shocked, it was really powerful and powerful, there were so many materials in Daze City alone, wouldn't it be similar in Shangshan City? Thinking about it, Zongji's heart became hot. "I don't need to count it, I still have a lot of trust in Mizutani-sama."

Mizutani Choji continued: "I wonder how Lord Tsugawa will deal with the family members of the Osawa family? ”

Seeing that Mizutani Nagaji asked this question, Tsugawa Soji hurriedly said: "The Osawa family still exists, and this family will not ban it." Osawa Castle is still the residence of the Osawa family, and it is protected by the family's troops. The family members of the Osawa family are fully responsible for the supply of food and clothing. In addition, Mizutani-sama was appointed as the general of the family and the representative of Osawa Castle. The current head of the Osawa family, Osawa Kochi, will be taught to adults by Lord Mizutani, I don't know if this arrangement, Lord Mizutani is still satisfied? ”

Mizutani Nagaji nodded and said, "Tsugawa-sama Takayoshi, there is no objection below. I also hope that in the future, Lord Tsugawa will take good care of the Osawa family, and I will thank Lord Tsugawa in advance. ”

"Mizutani-sama, please get up, this family will protect the Osawa clan in the future," Soji said quickly.

Mizutani Nagaji nodded with satisfaction, his mouth no longer spoke, and his body trembled, as if he was about to fall. Soji noticed his anomaly, "Mizutani-sama, what's wrong with you?" But feeling unwell? ”

Suddenly, a trace of blood flowed from the corner of Mizutani Nagaji's mouth, and then Mizutani Nagaji slowly fell to the ground. "Mizutani-sama, how are you?" "Kogi, Kogi, Kijiro" Mizutani Choji struggled to utter a name.

"Kogijiro? Who is Jiro Kogi? Soji asked puzzled.

At this time, Kogijiro, who was standing outside the castle tower, seemed to hear something and ran in. Seeing Nagaharu Mizutani who fell to the ground with blood from the corner of his mouth, Kogijiro slammed away Soji Tsugawa and knelt down beside Nagaharu Mizutani.

"Kuji, you, you're here" Mizutani Nagaji said with a smile on his face when he saw Kogijiro come to him.

"You, what's wrong with you?" Kogijiro said in a panic, "I'll call the doctor" After speaking, he was about to turn around and leave, but was stopped by Mizutani Nagaji.

"Jiuzhi, no need, I've taken poison, and there is no cure. Before I die, there are some things I want to say to you" Mizutani Choji knew that his time was running out, and he mustered up his last strength and said to Kogijiro.

"Eun, you say, I'll listen," Kogijiro said with tears in his eyes.

"Although the Daze family has been saved, after all, I am ashamed of my ancestors and old masters. Moreover, I miss your mother too, cough cough" Mizutani Nagaji coughed up a mouthful of blood and continued: "Your mother didn't like me to be injured the most when she was alive, so I couldn't cut my stomach when I went to see your mother, so your mother would be sad, so I chose to take poison." "Before, for the glory of the samurai, I gave up your mother. Choose, let me give up the glory of the samurai for your mother, cough cough" After saying that, another large stream of blood spurted out.

Kogijiro couldn't hold back any longer, "Father, father, don't die, my mother and father (Kogi Jiro) are dead, I don't want to lose you anymore" Mizutani Nagaji showed one last smile: "You are finally willing to call me father, haha, die without regrets!" The morning flowers are gone, and the regret of the mistake is late until the death........." After leaving a farewell poem, Mizutani Nagaji closed his eyes with a smile. (This sentence is my blind imagination, don't spray)

"Father~~ Father" There was silence in the castle tower, and only the cry of Kogijiro was painful.

"The order will be passed down and buried by Mizutani Nagaji, and Mizutani Nagaji's position will be inherited by his son, and in the future, Osawa Castle will always be inherited by his descendants." Soji said to Yoshikage Komura beside him. "Yes," Yoshiki Komura promised. Soji also slowly walked out of the castle tower, leaving a space for Kogijiro.

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"Father, do you know, in fact, I don't blame you for a long time, although I don't say it, but I have always admired you from the bottom of my heart." Kogijiro said to Mizutani Nagaji, who was no longer breathing beside him. "When Kogi's father was here, he once said to me that my father was a true samurai, loyal, upright, and brave, and I have always aimed for this, and I want to be a samurai like you." Kogijiro said bitterly, "The child doesn't want to recognize you, because I'm afraid that others will know that I am your son and give me all kinds of care." That's why I want to start from Ashigaru on my own and eventually become a samurai."

"But it's too late to say this now, father, you go all the way, and I will hold on to your will" Kogijiro clenched his fists and said, "From today on, my name is Mizutani Kuji"