Chapter 42: The Battle of Iwamatsu Castle

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Soji Tsugawa looked at Masahei Nagano and his son, who were kneeling in front of him, with expressionless faces.

In this strange atmosphere, Masahei Nagano finally couldn't help it.

"Lord Tsukawa, the family has already opened the door and surrendered, I don't know what Lord Tsugawa plans to do with the family" Nagano Masahi said helplessly. On the castle tower, watching his son being pushed down the castle, a sharp sword was placed on the neck of Nagano Masaba. Nagano Masahei had no choice but to agree to the persuasion of Tsugawa Soji to surrender and open the gates of Nagano Castle.

"Lord Nagano, there is no grudge between the main family and the Nagano family. It's just that the family has already agreed to the joint request of Lord Rokugo Shinano and sent troops to attack the rear of the Hondo coalition army. ”

"However, the Nagano family has already sent reinforcements to support the Hondo family, so the family has no choice but to attack the Nagano family," Soji Tsugawa said with a smile.

Nagano Masahei listened to Tsugawa Soji's words and thought: "Only by believing in you can you have a ghost" But he didn't dare to show it, and hurriedly said: "Yes, Lord Tsugawa, this family and your side have no grudges, but it is only because of the fight between the Hondo family and the Rokugo family that they have to become hostile. Now that the family has surrendered, please let the family go."

Soji Tsugawa smiled and said, "Lord Nagano, don't worry, as long as you are obedient with peace of mind, His Highness will not mind letting you live."

"Thank you, Lord Tsugawa," Masahei Nagano said excitedly.

Soji Tsugawa smiled and continued, "Lord Nagano will be the castle representative of Nagano Castle in the future, and he will still keep the old lord, how about it?" ”

"Huh?" Masahei Nagano can't seem to believe his ears, is Soji Tsugawa so relieved of himself? However, he immediately replied: "Thank you Your Highness for your kindness, and your subordinates will definitely go to Jinchuan City in the future!! "Made, who doesn't know how to say anything about the scene, first pretend to agree, and then have the opportunity to rebel in the future. Nagano Masahi had his own wishful thinking in his heart.

Soji Tsugawa continued: "But...... Nagano Masabo will join His Highness's flag team in the future and become a flag samurai. What does Nagano-sama think? ”

Nagano Masada's complexion changed, but he immediately said, "Hey! The dog has to worry more about His Royal Highness Lao. ”

Nagano Masafang said gratefully: "Your Highness, your subordinates will only look forward to Your Highness in the future" Nagano Masafang is really afraid.

Soji Tsugawa looked at the statement of Nagano's father and son with satisfaction, and just wanted to say something, but Kuroda Iekane walked into the castle tower at this time.

Soji Tsugawa looked at Kuroda Iekane's hesitant expression and said indifferently, "What's the matter with the real guard?" But it doesn't hurt to say that. ”

"Hi," Kuroda Iekane replied, "My lord, there's a fierce battle at Iwamatsu Castle. The Onodera family and the Hondo family have sent troops to attack Iwamatsu Castle! ”

As soon as he heard this, Soji Tsugawa immediately stood up and said, "How is the war?" ”

"My lord, the Onodera family and the Rokugo family dispatched all their forces to suddenly march towards Iwamatsu Castle this morning, and the Tozawa family and the Hondo family sent troops to fight with the Onodera coalition army outside Iwamatsu Castle, and now they are fighting fiercely, and they haven't been able to tell the winner yet!"

Tsugawa Soji nodded and said, "In this way, the rear of the Hondo family will definitely be empty, and our army may be able to continue to march towards the territory of the Hondo family!" ”

Soji Tsugawa thought for a moment and continued: "Is there any news from Kuji Mizutani from the Great Taka Castle? ”

"My lord, Lord Mizutani has just come to report that he has captured Da Gao Castle. Joshiro Kawakami Tadashi was captured, and Lord Mizutani sent someone to report it, asking the lord to give instructions on what to do next. ”

"Tadashi Kawakami?" Soji Tsugawa looked at Masahei Nagano on the side questioningly.

Nagano Masahei hurriedly replied: "Your Highness, Kawakami Tadashi is a former general under his subordinates, and his martial arts are extraordinary, and his subordinates are willing to persuade him to surrender to his own family!" ”

Soji Tsugawa nodded and said, "Mabei, you send an order to Kuji Mizutani." He said that he would not move his troops in Dataka Castle, and that he would take Tadashi Kawakami to Nagano Castle and hand it over to Lord Nagano. ”

"Hi"

Soji Tsugawa continued, "What is the current strength of the family in Nagano Castle? ”

"My lord. Nagano Castle has 400 ashigaru from the main family, plus more than 100 ashigaru newly surrendered, a total of 500 troops. ”

Tsugawa Soji thought for a while and said to Masahei Nagano: "Nagano Castle will be guarded by Nagano-sama, and the previous Ashigaru will be managed by you."

"Hi"

"Nagano Masabo and His Royal Highness sent troops to the Hondo family."

"Hi"

"Mahei Castle, you return to Tsugawa Castle and assist Saigo Kicho and Saigo Kizo of Kakuyama Castle to pacify the peasants of the newly acquired territories such as Ryohei Castle and Ōtaka Castle. Prevent a slap from happening. ”

"Hi"

.......

Outside Iwamatsu Castle, a scuffle has broken out.

The two coalition forces fought around a plain outside Iwamatsu Castle.

On the side of the Hondo family's coalition forces, the Hondo family's forces are on the left, and Tozawa's house is on the right. And the rival Rokugo family coalition forces, Rokugo Katsutake and Onodera Uemichi, gathered all their forces together.

"Attack!" In the main parish headquarters, an order to attack was heard.

There was also a response from the "killing" Liuxiang.

The forces on both sides immediately rushed towards the enemy, and it was not long before the two sides of the ashigaru fought together.

"Plantation Temple, the enemy army has lost reinforcements from the Maeda family, the Kotera family and the Nagano family, and now there are less than 1,000 troops, and we will definitely be able to defeat them in one fell swoop. At that time, the entire Xianbei County will be under the command of His Highness Zhidao and his own family! Ha ha! ”

Onodera Uemichi heard Rokugo Katsutake say this, and reminded: "Lord Rokgo, don't forget the Tsukawa family, the Tsukawa family has also contributed a lot this time!" He is now fighting behind the Hondo family, and the castle he captured should be returned to the Tsugawa family."

Rokugo Katsutake said disdainfully: "The Tsugawa family is just a small wealthy family, and it is already a great opportunity to join the union of His Royal Highness Zhidao and his own family." If I try to occupy the territory of the Hondo family after the war, then I don't mind destroying the Tsugawa family as well."

Onodera Uemichi said puzzledly, "Isn't the Tsugawa family already joining us?" Why? ”

"Humph! If it weren't for the fact that the Tsugawa family was still a little useful, how could such a little Haoqiang be able to get into the eyes of our combined army? If the Tsugawa family knows each other, obediently hands over their newfound territory, and submits to us, then it's okay to say. If you don't know each other, huh!"

Onodera Uedo looked at the angry Rokugo Katsutake, and suddenly felt that such an ally was not very reliable, "It seems that you will have to beware of the Rokugo family in the future." ”

At this time, in the main camp of the Hondo family, the loyal relatives of the Hondo were looking at Tozawa Michimori with an anxious face.

"Lord Tozawa, the situation is not good! We have lost reinforcements from several wealthy families, and our troops are in a weak position! Why do you want to go out of the city to fight? Isn't Cage City better?" asked Hondo Tada, puzzled.

Tozawa Michimori looked into the distance, turned his head and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Lord Hondo, the show has just begun!" ”