Shimakatsu said with a smile: "Lord Ichiyanagi, this is a bad word, the famous ministers chose the virtuous lord and came out, Nobunaga burned Mt. Hiei, killed the monks indiscriminately, is the first person in the world to blaspheme the Dharma, such a person, you take refuge in him, it is really unwise to dedicate loyalty." Right now, in order to protect Buddhism, Takeda Daizen led the army to fight a decisive battle with the Oda family, and it is the time to set things right for the world, isn't Your Excellency still making a choice at this moment? ”

Ichiliu Naomo listened to the words of the island victory, and suddenly it was like an empowerment, and the color of struggle between his eyes suddenly disappeared, and he immediately turned over and dismounted and knelt on the ground and said: "In the next wish, be willing to be the forerunner." ”

When Shima Shengmeng heard that Ichiliu Naomo was willing to surrender, he laughed at the moment, personally stepped forward to help the other party, and said: "Your Excellency understands the righteousness at this moment, and it is still not too late. ”

When Ichiliu Naomo descended to ambush the Takeda army, he immediately rode a horse to Ichiliu Castle and said that he would surrender to this city.

The generals of the city surrendered, and the people in the city were suddenly exhausted, and all the soldiers in the city surrendered, except for those who were from Owari Mino, and as for those who did not want to follow, Ichiyanagi Naosue also let them return.

At this moment, in the mountains not far from Ichiyanagi Castle, Endo Keitaka is leading three hundred samurai Ashigaru and heading straight for Ichiyanagi Castle.

As the former daimyo of the prefecture, what Keritaka Endo has been striving for is to revive the name of the Endo family and regain the foundation of the prefecture, and now he thinks that it is a good opportunity.

As the lord of 5,000 koku, his maximum mobilization power was only 200 people, but he borrowed 100 ashigaru from his former father-in-law, Mamoru Ando, and gathered 300 people with the intention of winning the battle to conquer the gungami.

But at this time, in front of his army's advance, there were defeated troops, claiming that Yiliu City had been stormed by Daosheng, and the city lord Yiliu Zhimo had subdued Li Xiao.

Hearing this, Endo Keitaka couldn't help but be shocked, and immediately ordered to stop advancing.

After that, Yoshitaka Endo asked the defeated soldiers about the movements of the Takeda army after the destruction of the castle.

The samurai who was the leader of the defeated army reported to Endo Keitaka: "After Shimakatsu stormed the castle, about 200 men were left to defend Ichiyanagi Castle. He led most of the army to march in the direction of Kajida Castle. ”

After hearing this, Endo Keitaka immediately sneered and said: "Shimakatsu is arrogant and arrogant, and it is just a matter of capturing Ichiliu Castle, seeing that this posture is to capture Kajida Castle, a city that is strong in China and the United States, and try to open up the Nakasendo." ”

"Wait," said Endo Keitaka abruptly stopped. Yan said: "You said that Shimakatsu led most of the army to attack Kajida Castle, and Ichiliu Castle only had 200 city soldiers. ”

When it comes to this. Keitaka Endo stared at the samurai.

"Yes, sir."

Endo Keitaka took a few steps and asked again, "After the attack on Ichiliu City, how is the defense of the city?" ”

The samurai replied, "The castle is already ruined, and the Takeda army is attacking the castle. The eastern wall collapsed and could be accessed, and even Otemon was blown down by gunpowder. ”

Endo Qingtaka couldn't help but laugh and said: "It's just a city defense, if Shima Katsu is a big army to defend this city, I have nothing to say, but now I just want to leave." If I capture Ichiliu Castle and cut off the rear road of the island victory, then not only can I annihilate the Takeda Army, but the county will also be at my fingertips. ”

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. Xindao: Isn't this what God wants me to establish a martial arts for? Kill Shima Shengmeng, if you cut off Li Xiao's arm, you can avenge my Endo family's great revenge, and if I recapture the county this time, it can be said that I will capture Yiliu City, and the lord will definitely let me revive my family name and block the county.

So Endo Qingtaka said without hesitation at the moment: "If you give the order, you don't have to stay." Continue to advance towards Yiliu City, tomorrow I will conquer Yiliu City. ”

Just when Keitaka Endo made a decision. The defeated samurai reminded: "My lord, Shima Katsutoshi is not an unwise general. This may be a trap to lure the enemy, not to mention whether there are other Takeda troops stationed in the county, which has not been discovered, and it is not good to rashly occupy a willow castle in case the Takeda army is summoned. ”

Endo Keitaka was stunned when he heard this, he was not a reckless person, although it was a great temptation for him to seize Yiliu City and completely annihilate the people of the Takeda Military County, but here he still showed full calmness.

Endo Keitaka hesitated for a while, and said: "You are right, don't underestimate the enemy, report this matter to Lord Inaba immediately, his army should have already set off from Sone Castle, not far from here, please lead his troops to meet our army, if I fail to attack Ichiyanagi City, he will come to the rescue of us." ”…,

When the samurai heard what Endo Keitaka said, he said happily, "Your Excellency is wise, and this is a foolproof plan. ”

Listening to the other party's flattery, Endo Qinglong nodded with satisfaction, trusted him even more, and said: "Your lord Yiliu Naomo is an unrighteous betrayer, but you are different, you are a loyal person, very good, lead the way for me now, if I take Yiliu City tomorrow, I will let you be a direct retainer and know three hundred stones." ”

After all, Endo Qingtaka is also a person who has been the lord, and he knows that if there is no incentive and reward, there is no reason for his subordinates to work hard, so of course he has set the conditions for solicitation.

When the samurai heard this, he immediately said something to repay the death, showing infinite gratitude.

Immediately, the Endo Keitaka army went in the direction of Ichiyanagi Castle.

The Tsuho River, which flows through the Nobi Plain, is a tributary of the Nagara River.

If you go straight up this river, you will reach Ichiyanagi Castle, which is located in a mountain basin.

Generally speaking, the direction of the river is the channel through which the mountains come and go, and for Inaba and Ichitetsu, who dispatched 1,800 troops to rescue Ichiyanagi Castle, it is undoubtedly much smoother to walk along the beach of the Tsuhogawa River than to travel between the mountain roads.

Inaba Ichitetsu was originally the sixth male in the family, and he was not qualified to inherit the family business, so he became a monk early, but his father and brother died in the battle of Makita at the hands of Asai Ryomasa, the governor of the Asai family, so he inherited the position of the family governor.

He went through the three governors of the Saito family, and as one of the three Mino people, he was once a powerful local tycoon, and he had the strength to influence the country of Mino.

At that time, Inaba Ichitetsu was already a brave warrior who enjoyed an undefeated reputation in the Saito family, and even the young and vigorous Inaba Ichitetsu was effective in imitating the national thief Saito Michizo, and the idea of dominating Mino Ichikoku was the following.

However, when the Oda family seized Mino, Inaba's dream of being shattered, and Inaba Ichitetsu, as a vassal, went to Gifu Castle to meet Nobunaga.

At that time, Inaba Ichitetsu saw Nobunaga's majestic posture and admired him greatly, thinking that Nobunaga was a man who could lead him to a glimpse of the world.

So Inaba Ichitetsu cut off other thoughts at the moment, and devoted himself to serving the Oda family, hoping to become a minister of the dragon, in the battle for the world, open up greater merits for the Inaba family, and pass on the family name for eternity.

After following Nobunaga, Inaba Ittetsu fought in all directions, and made great achievements in the Battle of Ogawa, and his army became a powerful army under Nobunaga's command.

Now fifty-seven-year-old Inaba Kachitetsu is listening to a report from Endo Keitaka that the samurai sent by Endo to march into the army.

After listening to this, Inaba Yitetsu said: "It's okay that Endo Qingtaka didn't act recklessly, and he knew how to send someone to ask for my opinion. Go back and tell him that I will send a large army to meet him, if I can capture Yiliu City, this work is his, and no one can take it, if not, even if the lord does not say it, I will kill him in front of the battle. ”

Inaba's voice was low, and it sounded like the sound of gold and iron colliding.

After years of battlefield battles, there was also a sense of life and death and plunder in Inaba's words, and when the samurai heard this, his body trembled slightly, and he immediately retreated after receiving the order.

After the order, Inaba Zhada, the son of Inaba Istetsu, said, "Father, do you want to ask Shibata to repair the matter of our army's attack on Ichiyanagi Castle?" ”

Inaba raised his horsewhip and said proudly: "Quan Liu, he is just a horseman, and this matter tells him that even if he has fulfilled his obligations, as for whether he needs his approval or not, he is not qualified to command and dispatch to me." ”

Inaba has always been arbitrary, and his iron name is also stubborn and thorough.

Inaba Sadatsu did not dare to disobey his father's decision, but the last time he rescued Hachiman Castle in the county, he had seen the strong combat power of the Takeda army with Mamoru Ando, and now he heard that he was going to fight Li Xiao's army again, and he couldn't help but feel apprehensive in his heart.

At this time, Inaba Yitie turned over and got on his horse, raised his horse whip and shouted: "Pass the order, the whole army will accelerate to Yiliucheng!" ”

"Oh!"

The 1,800 troops of the Inaba family accelerated towards Ichiyanagi Castle.

The next day dawned.

Endo Qinglong's 300 troops had arrived near Ichiliu Castle, and then under the cover of the nearby mountains and jungles, Endo's army was buried in it.

Endo Keitaka glanced at it with satisfaction, and the ruined Ichiliu Castle, so far everything was in line with the previous plan, and it was going very well.

For now, he let the army rest well in the final attack, eat some dry food, and after recovering his strength, he will strike a fatal blow at dawn to capture Yiliu City and establish his martial arts.

As time passed, the three hundred soldiers of the Endo Army were ready.

At this time, Endo Qinglong waved the sword in his hand and shouted at Yiliucheng: "Kill!" ”

Immediately, three hundred foot light shuttled out of the mountains and forests, and killed a willow city together.