Tomita Matsuyama Castle. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

"Haha! Ukita-sama, I'm really convinced! It's really ...... to take down the three cities such as Tenjin Mountain so easily" Shimizu Soji looked at the Ukita Naoji family excitedly and admired, although the Ukita Naoji family said that these three cities had a great chance to take them, but it was one thing to say that it was the same thing, and it was still unbelievable for Shimizu Soji to take it so easily. And the most important thing is that Hideyoshi Hashiba is really as expected by the Ukita Naoya, and there is no sign of sending troops at all.

"Lord Shimizu has an overreputation, and I'm just guessing Hashiba Hideyoshi's thoughts. To be honest, I didn't expect it to go so smoothly. Ukita Naoya smiled.

"Haha, Ukita-sama is too modest~" Soji Shimizu laughed when he heard this, and his impression of the Ukita family was better. After all, a modest but very capable colleague will not be annoying.

The two exchanged politeness again, and the Ukita Naoya said at this time, "Lord Shimizu, I think that we only need to guard the three castles of Tenjin Mountain, Kitasone, and Tomita Matsuyama, and wait for the arrival of Lord Kobayakawa's army, what do you think?" ”

"As Ukita-sama said!" Shimizu Soji nodded in response, not to echo the Ukita Naoka, but in Shimizu Soji's opinion, they who have already won the three cities have already made 2 enough merits, and there is no need to attack the three stone cities again.

And in Sanshishi, there was the Oda army headquarters brought by Hideyoshi Hashiba from Harima, which was composed of 10,000 standing soldiers. With the current strength of Muneji Shimizu and Naoya Ukita, it will be extremely difficult to win, not to mention that they can also mobilize a steady stream of troops from Harima.

Muneji Shimizu was not a meritorious man, and so was the Ukita Naoke, so soon, they were stationed at Tenjinyama Castle and Tomita Matsuyama Castle respectively, and Kitasone Castle was still in the hands of Akashi Keiko. At the same time, the Ukita Naoya sent people to Misasaka and Takeuchi, Miura, Goto and other forces to pay a visit, in the name of thanks, but in fact it was just to win them over.

On the other hand, Yushiba Hideyoshi is still guarding Sanshi City without any movement. Well, there's actually a lot of movement, it's just inside.

"So three...... Is there anything else you guys have to say?! Yushiba Hideyoshi looked at the three people who were crouching down with a cold expression and said coldly.

Hearing this, Akamatsu Yoshisuke and Bessho Yasuji glanced at each other and said almost in unison, "My lord, the reason why this battle was lost was all due to the surrender of Akashi Keijin to the Ukita Naoka. In the face of the rebels of Muneji Shimizu, Naoya Ukita, and Kitasone Castle, it will be difficult for the two of us to defend the castle even if we defend the castle! ”

And over there, Urakami Sokei also hurriedly said, "My lord, after receiving a request for help from Kitasone Castle, he immediately sent his subordinate minister Nobuhara Keineng to lead an army to support, but who knew that he actually directly surrendered the Ukita army that came to attack Tenjin Mountain Castle on the way. Although the subordinates do not want to abandon the city, but there are no reinforcements outside, if once the city is besieged, although the subordinates die is not a pity, but the 2000 troops in the city will be all over. ”

Well, these three people reacted quite quickly, and directly threw all the responsibility to Akashi Jingqin and Nozohara Jingneng. Anyway, these two people have rebelled and thrown themselves into the arms of the Uki family, and no matter how many pots are thrown over, Yushiba Hideyoshi can't tell the difference. Of course, these two people do have to bear the main responsibility, after all, if they don't surrender, even if Yushiba Hideyoshi doesn't send reinforcements, they can still hold on for a while.

"Humph! Zongjing! Akashi Kei and Nobu Yuan Keineng are both your retainers, and now that they have rebelled, you should be responsible for this! Yushiba Hideyoshi snorted coldly, pointed at Urakami Zongjing and said. Let's live in seclusion, and in the future, your son Noribo will be the governor of the Urakami family! ”

"Lord?!" Urakami Zongjing was shocked when he heard this, but he looked up and saw Yushiba Hideyoshi's icy expression, and swallowed all the words in his mouth.

"Yes......" Urakami Munekyo bowed deeply in front of Hashiba Hideyoshi, and his tone was quite desolate. From Hashiba Hideyoshi's tone and his words, Urakami Munekyo deeply understood that it was impossible for Hashiba Hideyoshi to change his decision, because if Hashiba Hideyoshi was not sure, he would not be able to say such decisive words.

And most importantly, now that only Three Stone Castle is left in the entire Bizen, the Urakami family is actually no different from its demise. In this way, even if Urakami Zongjing is still sitting in the position of the governor of the Urakami family, there is actually not much difference. Instead of having a grudge with Yushiba Hideyoshi because of this, it is better to live in seclusion honestly, at least in this way, there will be a chance to make a comeback.

Hearing this, Yushiba Hideyoshi nodded with satisfaction, "Zongjing, don't worry, when the family recaptures Bei, the skills of the Urakami family on the side of Tianshen Mountain City are still yours." ”

"Your Highness Xie......" Urakami Zongjing replied in a low voice.

When Hashiba Hideyoshi and Urakami Munekei were talking, Yoshisuke Akamatsu and Bessho Yasuji suddenly had a bad feeling, and the two of them kept making eye contact, but they couldn't think of any good way. Unlike Urakami Sokei, their territory is all in Harima, and the battle situation on Bizen's side has nothing to do with them.

Originally, although they were ready to be punished, they never imagined that Hashiba Hideyoshi's punishment would come so quickly and so resolutely. Although they didn't believe that Hideyoshi Hashiba really dared to force them to live in seclusion, what if it was true? What do they do? Rebel? But they themselves are here, and the eldest son is in Hashiba Hideyoshi's new home in Muroyama Castle. Even if they want to rebel, how can they rebel?

Belch...... By the way, after defeating Yoshisuke Akamatsu, Hideyoshi Hashiba chose Muroyama Castle as his new residence, and originally Hishiba Hidecho and others were very optimistic about Himeji Castle, because Himeji Castle was located in the center of Harima, and the roads extended in all directions. And historically, Hideyoshi Hashiba did choose this way. However, now, after having the precedent of Oda Yoshinobu, Hideyoshi Hashiba decided to settle the castle in the port castle of Muroyama Castle.

"Xiuchang! I hope to build this castle as the second Osaka Castle in my lifetime! Hideyoshi Hashiba said at the time. Well, the Osaka in his mouth is naturally not a comprehensive city built by Oda Yoshinobu in imitation of the castle of the Ming Kingdom, but refers to the commerciality of Osaka. In fact, at this time, Osaka was gradually replacing Kaimachi with the management of the Argotic Chamber of Commerce.

After Urakami Sokei retreated, Hashiba Hideyoshi turned his gaze to Yoshisuke Akamatsu and Bessho Yasuji, "Then the two of you, how do you think I should punish you?" Hideyoshi Hashiba asked a little playfully.

Hearing this, Akamatsu Yoshisuke and Bessho Yasuji glanced at each other again, and then looked at the indifferent people around them with their spare eyes, and finally bowed to the ground and said with despair, "I am willing to live in seclusion." ”

Well, at this moment, they already understand that Yushiba Hideyoshi has no choice for themselves at all, otherwise, why haven't those retainers come out of their voices from just now to now? The only thing that may be reassuring to them is that Hideyoshi Hashiba seems to only intend to live in seclusion, and has no intention of touching their territory. Although this kind of relief is only better than nothing. After all, their eldest son is only about 10 years old, and Yushiba Hideyoshi wants to find a reason to reduce their territory, isn't it the same as playing?

"Good!" Hideyoshi Hashiba nodded with satisfaction when he heard the words of Yoshisuke Akamatsu and Yasuji Bessho, then looked at everyone and said, "You have to remember! I am a man who will be rewarded for his merits, and punished for his mistakes! It doesn't matter who it is! ”

"Yes!"

In the days that followed, Hashiba Hideyoshi had been sending people to strengthen the defenses of Sanshi Castle and Kamitsuki Castle without the slightest intention of attacking, and the same was true of Ukita Naoke and Shimizu Soji. They are all waiting for Kobayakawa Takakei's army, but on Hideyoshi's side, they are still waiting for news from other battlefields.

A few days later, Kobayakawa Takakei's army finally arrived at Toishi Castle, where they summoned the Ukita Naoie, Shimizu Soji, and Akashi Keiko, and asked the Ukita Naokie family to send someone to inform Misasaka's wealthy clans such as Takeuchi, Goto, and Miura to come to Toishi Castle to participate in the assessment.

I have to say that Kobayakawa Takakei's approach made the Ukita Naokei family very satisfied, because even if Kobayakawa Takakei directly sent someone to Mimasaka to inform the various wealthy families, the Ukita Naokei family had no way to object to anything, but Kobayakawa Takakei chose to let the Ukita Naokie family come forward, which was undoubtedly telling the Ukita Naokie family that the Mori family recognized the Ukita Naokie's rule over Misaku.

"Kobayakawa-sama, this is how Bizen is going to be during this time......" Ukita Naoya said respectfully.

"Well, Ukita-sama, your performance really didn't disappoint your father, and you deserve to be a wise general who was highly expected by your father." Kobayakawa Takakei said with a chuckle, his tone was very respectful, and he didn't have any arrogance because his status was higher than that of the Ukita Naoke.

"Kobayakawa-sama has an overreputation, and in fact, he was able to achieve such a record in the next, mainly because Hashiba Hideyoshi wanted to suppress the Harima family. In fact, when he fought with the Harima people brought by Hashiba Hideyoshi, there was little room for fighting back. Ukita Naoya said respectfully.

Hearing this, Kobayakawa Takakei nodded and said, "I have heard the specific situation from Soji, the standing soldiers of the Oda family are indeed very strong, but there is no need to mythologize them too much." After all, even if the Oda family's soldiers were all on standing, they were only trained more frequently and better equipped after all. War, after all, depends on strategy......" Kobayakawa pointed to his head and smiled.

"Yes!" Hearing this, the Ukita Naokie replied, but they were a little disappreciative in their hearts, "I have long heard that although Kobayakawa Takakei has inherited the wisdom of Maori, he is too strategic. When I saw it today, it was just like a rumor. ”

In his opinion, strategy is important, but if the combat effectiveness of the troops is crushing, what is the use of strategy, no matter how high? At the very least, Ukita Naoke felt that Oda Yoshinobu's troops would probably be able to completely ignore most of the strategies. Well, when did Yoshinobu Oda give such an exaggerated impression to the Ukita family? Could it be that he is a loyal reader of the Azuchi Monthly?

Afterwards, Kobayakawa Takakei discussed the next battle situation with Ukita Naoie, Motojin Honjo, Shimizu Soji and others, but not long after, a hurried footstep interrupted everyone's discussion.

"Lord!" Kobayakawa Takakei's retainer Nomi Munekatsu walked in quickly, "Important information! Naomi Sokatsu's face was very ugly, and it was obvious that this information was not good news.

"Say." Kobayakawa Takashi said flatly, and he didn't plan to avoid Ukita Naoya and the others.

Seeing this, Naomi Sokatsu said directly, "My lord, news has come from the Kono family of Iyo that the Oda family has taken the three kingdoms of Awa, Awaji and Sanuki!" ”

"What?!" The three members of the Ukita Nao family looked at Naomi Munekatsu in shock, obviously unable to believe their ears. Well, it's no wonder that they can't believe it, because if they want to attack Shikoku, they must first defeat the forces of the Miyoshi family attacking Izumi Province. And even if the Miyoshi family's forces are defeated, it is impossible to take the Sanuki Three Kingdoms in such a short period of time, after all, no matter how downtrod the Miyoshi family is, it is impossible not to resist at all, and even the news cannot be transmitted.

"According to the Kono family, it was Shigeharu Takenaka and Oda Shinna under Oda Yoshinobu who attacked Sanuki and Awa." "There are about 20,000 troops, and it is said that Yamanaka Yukimori of the Niko family also went to battle with the army. In addition, Oda Shinna is the niece of Oda Yoshinobu and the eldest daughter of Oda Nobunaga. Other specific information, because the Miyoshi family was defeated too quickly, it was impossible to find out for a while. However, I heard that when the Sanuki Three Kingdoms attacked by the Oda army, they did not have too many troops to resist. ”

"This ......" The three members of the Ukita family looked at each other, this information was really difficult for them to digest for a while.

"Come to think of it, it was the wealthy families of Awa who were forced by the strength of the Oda family to choose to submit. Or rather...... In the war with Izumi, the three of them were killed...... As for the lack of troops, it may be that the troops brought by the three people have no chance to return......" Kobayakawa Takakei calmly analyzed. Just after speaking, he suddenly smiled playfully, "But no matter what, Awa, Awaji, and Sanuki are full of three countries, and when facing the 20,000 troops of the Oda family, they can't even resist a little, I really don't know if the Oda family is too strong, or they are too weak." ”

"Sokatsu, tell Murakami-sama to let his navy strengthen the surveillance of Shikoku, and don't let the Oda family attack the hinterland of the family from Shikoku at will! At the same time, if necessary, you can support the Kono family on your own. Kobayakawa Takakei said flatly, "In addition, tell the Kono family that if the Oda family attacks Iyo Province, I will defend it!" And report the movements of the Oda family to me at any time. ”

"Yes!"

"In addition, send someone to tell Nagamune that since he is willing to help the shogunate deal with the Oda family, then it is time to do something practical." Kobayakawa Takashi said with a sneer.

"Kobayakawa-sama, if that's the case, maybe the head of the Chozai clan will rebel to the side of the Oda family......" Motojin Motojin of Honjo persuaded when he heard this.

"Hehe, it's better than rebelling after the war between the main family and the Oda family, right?" Kobayakawa Takakei chuckled when he heard this.