Chapter 597: Preparing to Break Out
The sky was gradually brightening, and after a night of fighting and running, Oda Yoshinobu's troops were almost at the limit of their physical strength. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 infoActually, if it weren't for the Asakura army giving up the attack in the end due to physical strength, the Yoshinobu army might not have been able to hold out.
After all, the Yoshinobu army not only had to retreat, but also had to keep an eye on the surrounding environment and resist the attack of the Asakura army. This situation is very physically demanding. Fortunately, the Yoshinobu army did not participate in any battles since they entered Echizen, and their physical strength was very abundant.
On the other hand, the Asakura army was pressed by the Oda army in the Koya Pass for two consecutive days, plus a night of rushing. If it weren't for the high prestige of Asakura Jinglong at home, I'm afraid these people would have quit a long time ago. But even so, in the end, the Asakura army really didn't have the physical strength to attack. Helplessly, Asakura Keitaka had to let some of the troops who still had physical strength be led by Asakura Keiken to continue the pursuit of the Yoshinobu army, and the others rested in place.
But even so, it was still difficult for the Asakura army to continue the pursuit, and in the end, it was thrown off by the Yoshinobu army.
"Yoshinobu-sama!"
"What's wrong?" Oda Yoshinobu looked at a young samurai who came running and asked in a deep voice, the person he recognized was Mori Koron, the eldest son of Mori Kosei.
"Father, let me report to you, the front is Kanesaki Castle!" Morikolong looked at Oda Yoshinobu with a look of adoration and said.
"Oh?! How many people are in the Asai Army? Hearing this, Oda Yoshinobu tightened the god-killing halberd in his hand and asked with a solemn face. At this time, the Asakura army was only thousands of people following behind the ass due to physical exhaustion, and if they could take this opportunity to break through the encirclement of the Asai army in one fell swoop, then although it could not be said that it would be safe, at least it would not be so hard.
"About 10,000 more!" Morikoron replied quickly.
"More than 10,000 ah......" Oda Yoshinobu muttered, in normal times, even if he was many times more than he was afraid, but now the soldier's physical strength has reached the limit, and the Asai army has obviously been recuperating for a long time. At this time, if you fight with it, it will really be unfavorable to your own army, and there are also Asakura troops chasing after you.
After thinking about it and looking ahead again, there was no trace of the Asakura army, Oda Yoshinobu immediately ordered, "Pass my order, the whole army will enter the woods to rest!" ”
"Yes!" Sen Kelong did not hesitate, in fact, Sen Kecheng asked him to come, also hoping to take a break. After all, with the current situation of the Yoshinobu Army, even if he stormed the formation of the Asai Army, it would only be sent to death.
And when Oda Yoshinobu's order was passed down, Yoshinobu almost didn't hesitate, and instantly got into the woods on the side, found a random place and sat down, took out the rice balls in his arms and ate them in a big gulp. Well, they're really tired and hungry.
It's just that the troops are resting, Oda Yoshinobu and Oda Shinna obviously can't rest, so they summoned everyone, and Oda Yoshinobu said in a deep voice, "Everyone, what do you think should be done now?" Although he was asking everyone, Oda Yoshinobu kept looking at Oda Shinna and the others, obviously wanting to hear the opinions of the three of them.
"My lord, my subordinates think that since there are more than 10,000 people in the Asai army, it proves that my father's army is out of danger, and now we only need to think about how our army can evacuate." Oda Shinna immediately said when he heard this.
"But the question is how to evacuate our troops! The Asai army couldn't stop His Highness because His Highness's forces had an absolute advantage. And now our army is under-strengthened, and the physical strength of a night's march and combat has reached its limit, and a short rest will not recover much strength at all. Gamo said in a deep voice.
"My subordinates think that since His Highness doesn't need to think about it anymore, then our army only needs to break through the defense line of the Asai Army with all its might. As long as the Asai Army breaks through and enters Wakasa Province, I believe that the Asai Army and the Asakura Army will not dare to pursue it all the time. Fujido Gaohu said in a deep voice.
"Hmm......" Oda Yoshinobu nodded noncommittally, then turned to look at Mori Kanari and asked.
"I also feel that there is only one way to break through, although in this way, the physical strength of our army may not be able to keep up, but the Asakura army will be the same, so in fact, our army only needs to face one enemy of the Asai family." Sen Kecheng said in a deep voice.
"Hmm......" Oda Yoshinobu nodded, then turned to Mai and asked, "Is there any movement on the Asakura Army's side?" ”
"I haven't seen any trace of the Asakura army yet!" Wu Gong said.
"Very good...... Then pass the order, and immediately prepare the whole army to break through! Yoshinobu Oda said loudly.
"Yes!"
Well, just take a break for a while, or not at all. Because everyone talked for a while, it was only enough for the light people to eat something and drink some water. In this case, where is it possible to recover much strength? But hearing Oda Yoshinobu's order, everyone barely hesitated, and immediately struggled to get up and returned to the main road.
They all came from Ise with Oda Yoshinobu, and they were full of admiration for Oda Yoshinobu. Not only because of the brainwashing that Oda Yoshinobu had been carrying out in his army, but also because of the rich, peaceful, and stable life that Oda Yoshinobu had brought to them and their families after the occupation of Ise had never felt.
And most importantly, Oda Yoshinobu gave them the opportunity to become samurai in a way that many others could not give, knowledge, medical treatment, and becoming samurai. All this is enough for them to abandon their lives to follow Oda Yoshinobu.
"Shinna, do you still have the strength?" Looking at the formation that had been assembled, Oda Yoshinobu chuckled and looked at the three of Oda Shinna and asked.
"Don't underestimate us!" Hearing this, Oda Shinna immediately complained dissatisfied, and then waved the spear in his hand and said loudly, "I can kill hundreds more enemies!" And although the Gamo clan and Fujido Takatora did not speak, the determined look in their eyes had already expressed everything.
"Haha~ Then I'll look forward to your performance later~" Oda Yoshinobu laughed when he heard this, then turned over and got on his horse, and slowly walked to the front of the formation under the eyes of everyone.
"My lord, the Asakura army has begun to move, and it will be able to reach here in about two quarters of an hour." Mai suddenly appeared beside Oda Yoshinobu and said respectfully.
"Two quarters of an hour? Enough is enough! Oda Yoshinobu sneered, and then pointed to the front and shouted, "Let's go!" Come back to Ise with me! ”
"Back to Ise!"
The earth-shattering shouts spread, and soon attracted the attention of the Asai army in front.
"Are you coming?" Asai Nagamasa clenched the spear in his hand and looked ahead. In a short time, he saw a troop appear in his field of vision, rapidly approaching.