Chapter 592: Asai is coming

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When the decree of Honganji arrived, Satsuo Suzuki immediately agreed, and immediately ordered a general mobilization of his family.

"Father-sama, do you really want to help Honganji against the Oda family?!" Shigehide Suzuki, who rushed to hear the news, hurriedly persuaded, "Lord Yoshinobu has sent people to persuade him many times before, obviously hoping that the family can use it for him......

Without waiting for Suzuki Shigehide's words to finish, Satsuo Suzuki said impatiently, "Enough is enough for Shigehide!" I know you admire Oda Yoshinobu very much, but you must understand that this family is a member of the Saga people! And what is the position of the Saga people?! It's a mercenary! Naturally, we have to do things for the forces that pay for it! Honganji employs us with a large sum of money, and you don't know how many disciples there are in the Saga sect! ”

After speaking, Satsuo Suzuki saw that Suzuki Shigehide seemed to want to say something more, so he waved his hand directly and said, "Okay, I'm tired, you can step down......" said, and left the room directly without waiting for Suzuki Shigehide to say anything.

Reluctantly returned to his room, and immediately two people surrounded him, but it was Suzuki Shigehide's two brothers, Suzuki Shigekane and Suzuki Shigesa. "Second brother, what did my father say?" Suzuki asked eagerly.

Shaking his head, Shigehide Suzuki said helplessly, "Alas, my father has already made up his mind to help the monks of Honganji. ”

"Well, it's indeed my father's style, then second brother, what are you going to do?" Suzuki nodded and asked.

"Tsk, I'm tired of living a mercenary!" Faced with Shigekane Suzuki's question, Shigehide Suzuki replied with something that didn't sound relevant. It's just that when they heard Suzuki Shigehide's words, Suzuki Shigechao and Suzuki Shigekan were silent, because this sentence also spoke to their hearts.

Speaking of which, the name of the Suzuki family is actually only familiar to people who will say this, and the real name should be Saga Zhong. It's as if there are many ninja clans in Koga, but they all call themselves Koga. There are also many wealthy families in the Saga family, and the Suzuki family is just the most powerful of them.

The Saga people have existed as mercenaries in this troubled world since their appearance, and like the Iga ninjas before them, they only serve the highest bidders. Similarly, the names of the leaders of the Saga clan are hereditary. Saga Sun City, every leader of the Saga clan will inherit this name.

Maybe it's because of the particularity of the Saga people? After so many years, the Saga group has maintained its independence, not because they don't want to join a certain force, but because those forces don't look down on them at all, and are unwilling to give them a status that matches their strength, whether it is Hosokawa or Miyoshi in the past.

However, it is not difficult to understand how a force that sells its life for money can be looked down upon by these samurai groups who worship loyalty? And from another point of view, at this time, the territory of the Zaga people is full of 70,000 stones, but they can still only live the life of mercenaries, which is enough to explain many problems.

So after hearing Suzuki Shigehide's words, both Suzuki Shigekane and Suzuki Shigeasa were silent, if they could, who would want to be a mercenary? Just like Iga and Koga, if they can become real samurai, who of them wants to continue to be ninjas?

The appearance of Oda Yoshinobu gave Shigehide Suzuki a chance, a chance to get rid of his status as a mercenary and become a real samurai. However, his father, Satsuo Suzuki, who is also the current Saga Sunichi, is a devout believer. So because of the relationship between the Oda family and Honganji, he has never been able to agree to Oda Yoshinobu's invitation. Now, though, it's time to make a choice.

"Big brother, third brother, I'm going to Ise Country." Shigehide Suzuki looked at the two and said in a deep voice.

"But my father's side ......," Shigekan Suzuki said with some hesitation.

"Father, I'm sure he'll understand." Shigehide Suzuki said in a deep voice, "Once the war starts, only one of the Honganji and the Oda family will definitely survive, and if we do this, it can be regarded as a separate bet, and no matter who wins, the family can survive." ”

"That'...... Do you want to talk to your father? "Suzuki is still a little worried.

"No, if I told my father, he wouldn't agree." Shigehide Suzuki said, picking up the musket that was placed aside and putting it on his shoulder, "I have made up my mind, if the eldest brother and third brother are willing to come with me, then go together." ”

Suzuki Shigekane and Suzuki Shigesato glanced at each other when they heard this, and Suzuki Shigekane said, "Let the third brother go with you, I am weak and sickly, but it is difficult to bear this long journey." And if all three of our brothers are gone, my father will be too pitiful. ”

"Big brother?!" Shigesato Suzuki opened his mouth when he heard this, but was directly interrupted by Shigekane Suzuki, "Okay, without further ado, you guys should go immediately!" Shigekane Suzuki waved his hand and said in a deep voice.

Hearing this, Shigehide Suzuki took a deep look at Shigekane Suzuki, "Take care!" Other than that...... Take care of your father! Shigehide Suzuki said in a deep voice, and then pulled Shigeaki Suzuki to leave quickly in the night.

"Ah......h

"Are they gone?" Seeing Suzuki Shigekane, without waiting for him to speak, Satsuo Suzuki asked directly. His tone sounded a little hoarse, and his mood was a little lost. Well...... Listening to Satsuo Suzuki's words, it seems that he has long known that Shigehide Suzuki wants to leave?

"Yes." Suzuki said respectfully.

Hearing this, Suzuki Satsuo was silent for a long time before he shook his head and said, "When the children are older, they will have to follow their own path after all." ”

Well, it seems that Satsuo Suzuki is very aware of Suzuki Shigehide's every move, but he didn't stop it, although he knew that if Suzuki Shigehide was allowed to go to Ise, it would definitely put Saga in danger. Perhaps, this is paternal love? Or maybe he didn't have much faith in Honganji himself?

Ise Osaka Castle.

Although Oda Yoshinobu went to Echizen with his army, the development of Ise did not stop because of this. After all, these retainers of Oda Yoshinobu have long been accustomed to Oda Yoshinobu's hands-off shopkeeper, so in fact, there is not much difference between him and him in many things.

At this time, Li Huamei, Shigeharu Takenaka, and Fernande were dealing with government affairs in the room of the castle tower, and suddenly, Ning Ning appeared in the room and said anxiously, "Oh no! Ise Nagashima happened all the time! ”

"What?!" Li Huamei and the three stood up in shock when they heard this. "Can you be sure?!" Li Huamei asked anxiously, Long Island City claims to have 100,000 believers, if it really breaks out, then the matter will be very serious.

"It's true!" Ning Ning answered quickly.

"Immediately invite Maeda-sama, Daiju-sama, and others to come!" Li Huamei immediately said when she heard this.

As soon as the words fell, the voices of Keiji Maeda and others sounded at the door, "No need, we are already here." But after Ning Ning got the news, he directly sent others to invite Maeda Keiji and others, and he rushed here to inform Li Huamei and the others.

Almost without any hesitation, Li Huamei immediately began to give an order, "Maeda-sama, you, Lord Shiraki, and Lord Shima immediately lead all the troops in the city to Nagashima City. Great wishes, sir, you will immediately command the navy to attack Long Island Castle by sea! Inoi-sama...... Immediately mobilize your troops and prepare to besiege Long Island City......"

After speaking, Li Huamei turned her head to look at Ning Ning and said, "Lord Ning Ning, you send out all the ninja troops under your command and try to delay the enemy's actions as much as possible." Remember, they must not be allowed to wreak havoc in the collar. ”

"Yes!"

Li Huamei's idea is very simple, which is to suppress those mobs in Long Island City. Although Nagashima Castle is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and there are nearly 100,000 followers, no matter what, it is certainly much better than letting them wreak havoc in Ise.

However, in addition, Li Huamei also ordered someone to send a letter to many Oda retainers around him overnight, asking them to be careful against the forces of the Ichijo Sect in the territory. Although, it may seem like it's a little late.

On the same day, Keiji Maeda and others urgently gathered a force of 6,000 people and quickly killed Nagashima Castle. At the same time, Da Zhu Tsuru commanded a navy of 3,000 men and 6 warships and also marched towards Long Island City.

Outside the city of Muya Pass.

Huge shouts of killing resounded inside and outside the city, mixed with all kinds of screams. Nearly 4 days have passed since the Oda Army began to attack Koya Pass Castle, but Koya Pass still stands in front of the Oda Army. The unique terrain made it impossible for the Oda army to give full play to its huge advantage in terms of troops, and the defense of the city also made the brave samurai of the Oda army not much use. It can be said that if this fight continues, there will be no problem at all for the Asakura family to keep it for another month.

But unfortunately, Oda Nobunaga did not intend to give the Asakura family this opportunity. After careful study, Oda Nobunaga immediately changed the method of attacking the castle, and divided the troops except for Oda Yoshinobu's 10,000 troops into five groups, which were commanded by Shibata Katsuie, Sakuma Nobumori, Takigawa Kazuyoshi, Mori Koseru, and Matsunaga Hide, and took turns to attack Koya Pass.

And now, this non-stop offensive of the Oda army has been going on for more than a day. Although the Asakura family also began to defend the city in batches, the numerical disadvantage made it impossible for the soldiers of the Asakura family to get too much rest. Gradually, more and more soldiers of the Asakura army began to show fatigue.

"It is estimated that in another 2 or 3 days at most, the family will be able to break through this city and directly attack Yicheng Valley City." Oda Nobunaga said with a chuckle as he looked at the battle ahead.

"Yes, if there are no accidents~" Yoshinobu Oda echoed casually. Speaking of which, now that he doesn't think that Asai Nagamasa will rebel, after all, so long has passed, if he wants to rebel, he should have rebelled a long time ago. And Oda Yoshinobu didn't believe that Asai Nagamasa would be so stupid at all, you must know that today's Oda family is not comparable to the Oda family in history. If in history, the Asai Nagamasa rebellion still had a chance to win, then now, the Asai family has no chance of winning at all.

It's just a human being, sometimes you just can't set up a flag, and when this idea was still lingering in Oda Yoshinobu's mind, he saw a herald rush in. The surrounding guards were about to intercept, but they were directly frightened by the words in his mouth.

"Oh no! Your Highness! Asai Nagamasa rebelled, and at this time he had already captured the three castles of Kanesaki! ”

"What?!" Oda Nobunaga and Oda Yoshinobu stood up in shock, and the others all looked at the herald with a confused expression, obviously they couldn't accept the news for a while. Especially Oda Yoshinobu,Hawkers,It's not that he doesn't believe that Asai Nagamasa rebelled.,He was shocked why he didn't receive a hint from A-dog.,Although it's Ashi in history.,But anyway.,Since Asai Nagamasa rebelled.,A-dog will definitely try to remind them.。

At this time, Oda Nobunaga had already rushed straight up, grabbed the herald's shirt and shouted, "How is it possible?!" Nagamasa Asai is my sister-in-law! How could he betray me?! ”

How could the herald answer this? At this time, Oda Yoshinobu also came back to his senses, and hurriedly dissuaded, "Brother, there is no point in talking about this now, let's prepare to withdraw the army quickly." ”

"Withdrawal?" Oda Nobunaga looked at Oda Yoshinobu suspiciously, but immediately reacted. "Not bad! Troops must be withdrawn immediately! Oda Nobunaga muttered, although he didn't know why Asai Nagamasa rebelled, but he could know what the consequences would be if this matter got out.

"My lord, but now that our army's retreat has been cut off, there are still 30,000 troops of the Asakura family in front of us......" Shibata Katsuya said in a deep voice, the withdrawal of the army is naturally to withdraw, but the Asai and Asakura families obviously will not let the Oda army retreat so simply.

"How many people are there in the Asai Army?" Oda Nobunaga asked solemnly.

"There are probably more than 10,000 people, and after they broke through the three castles of Kanesaki, they gathered a lot of Asakura troops who had fled before." The herald said hurriedly.

Hearing this, Oda Nobunaga and the others fell silent, more than 10,000 people, not much, but if it was just to stop the Oda army that was being pursued by the Asakura army, it was not impossible. And once the Oda army is surrounded, the situation will only get worse day by day.

The first is the situation in, although Oda Nobunaga doesn't know anything about now, but he can guess with his toes that once the news of Asai Nagamasa's betrayal of the Oda family spreads, there will definitely be many forces who will rebel against the Oda family.

At this time, Oda Yoshinobu smiled lazily and said, "Okay, brother, don't say so much, leave the affairs of the queen to me~"