On the 30th day of the seventh month of the 10th year of astronomy, in the city of Iwasong, Senbei County. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

"What? Did the Tsugawa family send troops? Hondo Tadashi was surprised.

"Lord Hondo, the detective report of the Hondo family, the Tsugawa family dispatched 3 armies to attack the Honke family and the Ryohei family. It's menacing," Nagano Masabo said worriedly.

Tozawa Michimori on the side said in surprise: "The Tsugawa family? Isn't it the little wealthy family who was defeated by the Yamada family? Why did you react so much? Obviously, the young and vigorous Tozawa Michimori's impression of the Tsugawa family was still a few years ago.

Seeing that Tozawa Michimori said this, the loyal relatives of the main hall hurriedly explained: "Lord Tozawa, you have lived in the north of Senhoku County all the year round, and you may not know much about the war in the south. The current head of the Tsugawa family, Soji Tsugawa, is only 19 years old. has been continuously eliminated in a short period of time, the Yamada family, the Osawa family and several other Haoqiang. Even a report some time ago showed that the Tsugawa family also had quite a few territories in Heika-gun. The strength is no longer what it used to be. ”

"Oh? Is there such a thing? When Tozawa Michimori heard that Soji Tsugawa was about the same age as himself, he immediately showed a strong interest.

"Yes, now that several of our coalition forces are fighting against the Onodera family, it is indeed common sense for the Tsugawa family to take the opportunity to send troops to harass our rear." Hondo said faithfully

"Lord Nagano, I don't know how the Tsugawa family's troops are doing?" Tadashi continued to ask.

"Lord Hondo, according to the detective report, there are three forces of the Tsugawa family. Yoshikawa Hiroya, the general of the Tsugawa family, led a force of more than 200 people to attack the Ryohei family, which was based on Ryohei Castle. Hisaharu Mizutani sent troops from Osawa Castle to attack his family's Odaka Castle. And Tsugawa Soji himself led an army towards his family's Nagano Castle. Nagano Masabo replied.

"The strength of the family has already come to support the adults in the battle, and the rear is empty. My father is still in Nagano Castle, and now my family has to withdraw my troops and go back," Nagano Masabo said regretfully.

Hondo Tadashi nodded, "Now is the time for a decisive battle with the Onodera family, and the rear really can't be disturbed by the Tsugawa family like this." Actually, Nagano-sama wants to withdraw his troops and return to help, and my family has no objection."

"Thank you for your understanding." Nagano Masabo said gratefully.

"In addition, judging from the strength of the Tsugawa family, relying on Nagano-sama's reinforcement alone will not help. I'm going to send the Kodera family to support Nagano Castle as well," said Hondo Tadashi after much thought.

"Thank you, Lord Hondo!"

"Kotera-sama, I would like to ask you to assist Nagano-sama in resisting the Tsugawa family's attack. Defend the rear of our army for the next decisive battle against the Onodera family," said Hondo Tadashi to Kodera Masamitsu on the side.

"Hi," Kodera replied in the affirmative.

Just when Hondo Tadashi and Tozawa Michimori and others breathed a sigh of relief, another news came.

"Lord, something is wrong." A Tozawa family's Ashigaru hurriedly ran in.

"What's wrong?" Tozawa Michimori asked eagerly.

"Back to my lord, the Hanegawa family of Yuri-gun has dispatched about 300 troops to attack the Maeda family's Kami-Maeda Castle." Ashigaru replied.

"What?" Maeda Nariyi, the head of the Maeda family, was shocked.

The Maeda family was originally a wealthy family in Maeda Township, close to Kawabe County and Yuri County in Senhoku County, and was harassed by the wealthy families of Yuri County for a long time. Later, after surrendering to the Tozawa family, the situation was slowly stabilized, and the wealthy families of Yuri County gradually stopped using troops against the Maeda family.

"I didn't expect that even the Yuri Party would take advantage of this war to muddy the waters, it's really a headache." Tozawa Michimori said helplessly.

Maeda Nariyi was the most anxious, and it was his own territory that was attacked, so he hurriedly said to Tozawa Michimori: "Your Highness, my family's territory has been attacked, and I ask for the rescue of the army." ”

Tozawa Michimori nodded and said, "The matter has come to this, so Maeda-sama will lead the army back." ”

"Hi, thank you, Your Highness"

Hondo Tadashi said unwillingly: "The Tsugawa family and the Yuri party took advantage of the chaos to sneak attack our rear, so that the Nagano family, the Kodera family and the Maeda family will all return to the army, then the strength of our coalition army will be weakened." It seems that this is all the ghost of the Onodera family and the Rokugo family! ”

Tozawa Michimori also nodded and said, "Now you have to be careful that the Onodera family takes the opportunity to fight back."

Hearing Tozawa Michimori's concern, several people nodded.

On the same day, the Nagano family and others hurriedly withdrew their troops, and in the Rokugo family Takane Castle, Rokugo Katsutake and others also learned the news.

"Haha, the Uedo Hall, the Tsugawa family and the Hanegawa family have all sent troops, and now the Tozawa army has lost several strong reinforcements at once, and we can start a counterattack" Rokugo Katsutake said happily.

"Yes, the loss of hundreds of ashigaru and horseback teams in such a place has reduced the pressure on our side a lot," Onodera Uemichi said excitedly.

"Then let's put our forces in order and start a counteroffensive! Now we must let the Tozawa family and the Hondo family know that we are powerful! ”

"Well, let's start preparing."

Rokugo Katsutake excitedly said to the others in the hall: "Where is the Junguang of Shigeto!" ”

"The subordinates are here," Junko Shigedo, who was sitting below, replied.

"Immediately prepare the strength of the family, and send the troops to Iwamatsu City early tomorrow morning!"

"Hi"

Onodera Uemichi also said to his general Iwai Nagaga, "Iwai Naga, you also ordered your family's troops to prepare for battle. ”

"Hi," Iwai replied.

"In this way, we will definitely be able to defeat the Tozawa family and the Hondo family in one fell swoop. At that time, there will be no more forces in Xianbei County that can compete with us," Rokugo Katsutake said excitedly.

"Exactly, haha" Onodera Uemichi smiled happily

"Humph! The small Liuxiang family also tried to divide Xianbei County equally with the main family, and they didn't look at your strength. When the time comes, after defeating the Tozawa family, there will be no need for the Rokugo family to exist. In that way, the family became the daimyo of Xiongsheng County, Heilu County and Senhoku County in one fell swoop. Haha," Onodera Uemichi said secretly happily in his heart.

......

Outside Nagano Castle.

After several hours of marching, Soji Tsugawa and the others were still about to reach the territory of the Nagano family.

At this time, a ashigaru came running briskly from the rear.

"My lord! Lord Yoshikawa Hiroke of Ryohei Castle sent someone to deliver the news."

Soji Tsugawa stopped his horse and asked, "What did Yoshikawa-sama say?" ”

"My lord, Lord Yoshikawa Hiroshi has attacked Ryohei Castle. Yoshinori Ryohei and the others defended the castle tower, and after several hours of fighting, Lord Yoshikawa Hiroke had eliminated the participating forces of the Ryohei family and occupied Ryohei Castle," Ashigaru replied.

Soji Tsugawa said happily: "Okay, it is worthy of Lord Yoshikawa." We haven't arrived at Nagano Castle yet, and the battle is already over on his side. By the way, what about Yoshihira? ”

Ashigaru replied, "Ryohei Yoshishi was taken by Miki-sama under Yoshikawa-sama, and his head is hanging at the head of Ryohei Castle."

"Miki-sama?" Soharu Tsugawa asked.

Kuroda Iekane on the side replied, "My lord, Miki-sama is Mrs. Xiaolan's brother, Miki Naogo. He is currently serving as the head of the ashigaru group under Hiroie Yoshikawa. ”

"Oh, yes! His Highness almost forgot. Soji Tsugawa suddenly remembered and said, "It seems that Xiaolan's brother is not a person who does nothing, so I can rest assured." ”

Soji Tsugawa then said to Ashigaru: "Return to Lord Yoshikawa and guard Ryohei Castle. Pacify the people and maintain law and order. ”

"Hi" Ashigaru took the order and left.

Soji Tsugawa turned back to Kuroda Iekane and said, "From the Odaka Castle, is there any news from Kuji Mizutani?" ”

"Back to the lord, there is no news yet. However, Mizutani-sama sent troops from Osawa Castle, which is some distance away from Odaka Castle, so he may still be besieging the castle," Kuroda Iekane replied.

"Yes. Perhaps," Soji Tsugawa said absentmindedly as he looked in the direction of Odakajo.

......

Big Taka City

"How many times has this family charged?" Kuji Mizutani said to Ashigaru Flag beside him.

"My lord, it's the fourth time."

Mizutani Hisaharu looked at the still standing Great Takao Castle and said unwillingly: "I didn't expect the small Great Takaka Castle to be able to withstand the family for so long. ”

"Who is the defender of the Great High City?"

"It's Tadashi Kawakami, the general of the Nagano family!"

Kuji Mizutani nodded and said, "It turned out to be him." ”

"Order, the reserves press. Be sure to capture the Great High City by tonight. Don't let the lord see our jokes! ”

"Hi"

With the order given, the reserves of Osawa Castle and Kamiyama Castle began to charge towards Ōtaka Castle.

On the upper floor of the Great Castle Castle, Kawakami Tadashi looked at the Tsugawa family's reserve team who rushed over with a solemn expression, and said loudly: "The enemy's reserve team has come up. I've resisted it all! Hold this wave of offensive, the enemy army will retreat, and if you can't hold it, everyone will have to finish playing! ”

Behind "Ho" came the response of Ashigaru Nagano.

"Can you really hold it?" Tadashi Kawakami thought uneasily.