In many cases, when the time comes, the only difference between the strong and the weak is how fast or slow they can respond. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoThe weak will hesitate, and the strong will act immediately. Although the speed of action does not mean the final result, there is no doubt that those who act fast will get a head start.

After making up his mind, Shimazu Yoshihisa immediately sent Ijiin Tadado, Shinna Tadamoto and others to guard the border of Higo Province, and led Shimazu Yoshihiro to lead 2,000 troops who had already been assembled but had been grinding in the inner city to attack Hyuga. At the same time, Shimazu Tokihisa and Iehisa were ordered to quickly mobilize troops in Satsuma and Osumi to support.

Speaking of which, Ijiin Tadado originally asked for his own army to attack Hyuga Province, but was vetoed by Shimazu Yoshihisa. Later, he proposed that he go to Bungo to negotiate with the Oda family, but Shimazu Yoshihisa again vetoed it.

The reason for this is also very simple, the power of the Ijiin family in the Shimazu family has hindered Shimazu Yoshihisa, if it was before, Shimazu Yoshihisa would have endured, after all, the Shimazu family is just a very weak little daimyo compared to other forces, and there is no room for any civil strife.

But now, the Shimazu family has officially sided with the Oda family, so that as long as the Oda family wins the final victory, the Shimazu family can enjoy the fruits of victory. In such a situation, how could he possibly let the Ijiin family take any action? Not only that, the reason why Shimazu Yoshihisa asked Shinna Tadagen and others to go to the Higo Kingdom with Ijiin Tadato was to spy on Ijiin Tadado.

Because Shimazu Yoshihisa didn't want Ijiin Tadato and Oda Shinna to get in touch, although at the beginning, Shimazu Yoshihisa contacted Oda Yoshinobu before Ijiin Tadato reacted, but at this time, Shimazu Yoshihisa didn't want anything to go wrong.

For this situation, although the Ito family of Hyuga Province is closest to Bungo Province, Ito Yoshisuke is obviously not as decisive as Shimazu Yoshihisa. Because although I heard about the Oda family's achievements, after all, there are still the Maori family and the Uesugi family, right?

And most importantly, although the Oda army that landed in Bungo reached 20,000 people, Ito Yoshisuke expressed his disbelief that he wanted to pacify the whole of Kyushu with this force. In addition, Ito Yoshiyu, who was 59 years old at this time, inevitably began to become arrogant and arrogant after bringing the Ito family to the pinnacle of history. To put it simply, he simply looked down on the 15-year-old Oda Shinna.

If it was Oda Yoshinobu or Oda Nobunaga who personally went to Kyushu, Ito Yoshisuke might still think about it, but a 15-year-old doll is like making Ito Yoshisuke submit? Don't be funny.

So on the one hand, Ito Yoshisuke sent troops to garrison the northern part of Hyuga Province, and at the same time personally led his troops to the south, preparing to meet the attacking Shimazu family. For the Shimazu family, Ito Yoshisuke has never looked down on it, because in Ito Yoshisuke's life, he has fought countless times with the Shimazu family, whether it is Shimazu Takahisa or now Shimazu Yoshihisa, whether it is Shinna Tadagen or Shimazu Yoshihiro, they are all defeated by Ito Yoshiyu.

"If you can quickly take Osumi and Satsuma, and unite the Ryuzoji family and the Mori family...... "Ito Yoshiyu's heart, which has become somewhat calm since the capture of Obi and other castles and the expansion of the Ito family to its peak state, has become turbulent again.

Yes, Yoshisuke Ito is a little inflated, but it's no wonder that he has done many things that his predecessors have not been able to do, and with the praise of many retainers, it is difficult for a person to be fluttering. After all, it is impossible for everyone to be a master like Oda Nobunaga, who is constantly trying to make his family stronger. And even Oda Nobunaga, in the later part of history, he became tyrannical.

Perhaps, only Oda Nobunaga will not swell in the whole world. In fact he will be proud, he will be arrogant, but he will never be inflated. Because as a traverser, he just unified Japan, how could he be inflated? In particular, Yoshinobu Oda understands better than anyone else in the world how big the world really is.

In fact, if it were a few years from now, Ito Yoshisuke would have a companion who would swell with him, and that was Ryuzoji Takanobu. It's a pity that Ryuzoji Takanobu, who had just received Hizen, Chikugo, and part of Higo, hadn't had time to swell up, and found that the Oda family had already invaded Kyushu. Coupled with Nabeshima's persuasion, he still made the most correct response.

After sending Naoshige Nabeshima to Bungo to meet with Oda Shinna, Ryuzoji Takanobu immediately sent Hyakumaki Kenkan to lead 4,000 troops to attack Chikuzen Province, and at the same time ordered the territory to mobilize quickly to reinforce Hyakkutake Kenkan of Chikuzen Province.

His or Nabeshima's plan is very simple, if the Oda family wins, then this will be the last chance for the Ryuzoji family to expand their territory in the troubled times. And if the Oda family fails, the Ryuzoji family, which becomes stronger, will no longer be just a pawn in the next troubled times. Because with the current situation, even if the Mori family and the Uesugi family can defeat the Oda family, they will definitely pay a considerable price.

"Hehe, Nabeshima-sama, I heard my uncle mention you and say that you are a rare famous general in the world......" Oda Shinna looked at Nabeshima and chuckled.

"His Royal Highness Shura has praised it, but I have only read some books, and it is not difficult to be considered the top in a barren place like Kyushu, let alone the whole world." Naoshige Nabeshima replied respectfully when he heard this. Although there was only a 10-year-old girl in front of him, Nabeshima Naoshige didn't dare to have the slightest disrespect.

After the two exchanged polite words again, Oda Shinna looked at Nabeshima Naoshige and said in a deep voice, "Although I accept your submission, I can't give any guarantees, but I can tell you with certainty that as long as you can perform well in the next battle, then my father will definitely not hesitate to reward you." ”

"Yes, the wisdom of His Highness Oda, even in Kyushu, is often heard." Nabeshima is not surprised by this.

Sagami, Odawara Castle.

"I wonder what Murai-sama is here for?" Hojo Clan Masashi looked at Murai Sadakatsu with blazing eyes, although his father had already reminded him, he never thought that the other party would come so quickly.

"I came here this time in the hope that you can submit to my family." Sadakatsu Murai said respectfully.

"Submission? Will the Honya submit to the Oda family? Hojo Masa repeated, his tone as if he was shocked.

"Exactly!" Murai Sadakatsu didn't pay attention to the tone of the Hojo clan, and just said to himself, "I think His Royal Highness Hojo can also see that after the defeat of the Takeda family, the so-called Oda family encirclement network has been completely broken by the main family!" The remaining Mori and Uesugi have also turned to the defensive. ”

"In this case, it is only a matter of time before the family unifies the world." Murai Sadakatsu's tone was respectful, but the content of his words was unusually domineering.