"Oops, that's a victory!" Jing Yixuan shouted in surprise, and there was annoyance in his voice, "We haven't come out yet!" ”

"Maybe you can attack the Sanuki people at the door......" Kume Yoshitoyo said uncertainly.

"Tadazaburo, what do you think?" I asked Fuxiu Gamo.

"You can give it a try," Fuhide Gamo thought about it seriously, "The Sanki people originally had their own thoughts and were reluctant to fight us, but now that the main force has been defeated, they will only flee back to their own country." The only thing we have to deal with is the Ten Rivers Depository. Take down his head, and the Miyoshi family will completely lose control of the Sanki country. ”

“…… Never mind! I waved my hand, "You're right. However, there are more than 2,000 people directly under the Ten Rivers Depository, and there is still a certain risk in fighting him with the strength to prepare for a surprise attack in the middle of the enemy group...... Now that we've won by seven points, there's no need to risk any more results. ”

"Yes." Xiao Xia answered first. She was the one who was most worried about my safety.

"Then this battle is over," I smiled and nodded, and ordered the two of them, "Tadazaburo and the others will go out of the city with me to inspect the head." Your Highness, Kume, please prepare a banquet in the city to welcome you all on your triumphant return. ”

The two respectfully accepted the order.

As I continued to look at the battlefield, the Awaji people, the Mitsubi and the Awaji Bei were gradually merging, and like a raging flood, the Miyoshi San's team was about to be completely submerged. The situation in front is also very good, in the face of the surprise attack of Xiejiangbei, the wealthy clans of the three western counties were forced to retreat, separated from the Ma Dian people of the head of the family, Miyoshi Yoshiji, and waited until the rear surrounded by cheers, knowing that the formation had been destroyed, and fled west with Shinohara Nagafang and Miyoshi Yasunaga. In the military situation of the three southern counties, the wealthy clans of Katsuura and Naga counties saw the opportunity early, and as soon as the Tsushima of the Maeda Toshiya made a force, they took advantage of the situation and retreated, and only the big wealthy clan of the southernmost Umibe Prefecture supported for a while. The head of this family, Umibe Tomomitsu, is the sister-in-law of Miyoshi Changqing, and he is quite loyal to the Miyoshi family, and compared with the passivity of the wealthy families in the other two counties, he is the most tenacious among the right-wing wealthy families, so the battle losses are also the most serious. But when the three of them were caught in a three-sided attack, he also understood that the general situation had turned, and immediately followed the rest of the people to flee south to return to his skills.

Then, the Sanki people also moved. They evacuated Otemon and retreated along the banks of the Yoshino River. Moreover, I found an interesting phenomenon: although they did not suffer losses, the wealthy families preferred to hold together alone rather than follow the main force of Ten Rivers Depository. Obviously, everyone has lost confidence in the three good families and the Ten Rivers Deposit.

When the Sanki people and the people of the three southern and western counties had completely retreated, I took Gamo Fuhide, Tsubouchi Toshita, and Kume Yoshitoyo to the battlefield to inspect them. This is a sign of respect for the enemy's fallen generals, and if requested, each person's body will be returned to their home.

Due to the encirclement of the three people and the main team, the entire army was almost wiped out, and many generals were killed in the battle. Miyoshi Nagayi, Iwaki Tomotsu, and Miyoshi Masaysu were all killed in battle, the former Akutagawa Yamajo Castle lord and Akutagawa Sunjuro of the Miyoshi clan were killed in battle, the former Settsu Takatsuki Castle Lord Irie and Irie Keimitsu brothers of the Irie clan were killed in battle, and the former Settsu famous family and guardian of the Noh clan of the Neng Yuki and Yorido brothers died in battle...... Miyoshi Nagaji's men also suffered quite a lot of casualties, in addition to his own wounded and captured, the clan of Kawashima Yuitaka was killed in battle, Ogasawara Nagamasa, Ogasawara Nagasa father and son were killed in battle, Awa County Izawa Yoshimasa and Izawa Yoritoshi and Tsunatoshi father and son were all killed in battle, and Miyoshi County Aza Morimitsu and Mori Quan brothers were killed in battle...... There is another very special person, the lord of Wakiki Castle, Takeda Nobuaki. He was the younger brother of Takeda Shingen, who followed his father Takeda Shintora to Kinai, and then was recruited as a retainer by Miyoshi Chokei in Yamato Province, this time being captured because of his injuries. Also captured was Yasutoshi Miyoshi of Iwakura Castle near nearby Wakijo Castle, who was Yasunaga Miyoshi's son-in-law. This identity is very useful, because after the three of Miyoshi died in battle, his father became the only elder-level important minister of the Miyoshi clan.

Of course, we have also paid a lot of price. Under the match of Hosokawa Shinyuki, the lord of Banto Castle, Sakato Kiyotoshi, the lord of Nomoto Castle, Nomoto Sakin, and the lord of Yoshida Castle, Harada Uchizen, were killed in battle, and Himeda Jinzaemon, the lord of Himeda Castle whom he trusted very much, were also seriously injured and died. In addition, the sister-in-law of the Ikoma family, the sixteen-year-old Ikoma Heizo Iepei, was unfortunately killed in battle, and the three of Sakamoto Heizo Naoyi, Murakami Manjiro, and Wada Rokuro, who were temporarily seconded to Awaji Bei, were killed in battle, and even Sawaki Yoshiyuki almost died under the counterattack of the Miyoshi three, he was shot in the thigh and fell off his horse, but fortunately he was protected by his own Fenggong samurai.

Overall, it was a big win. After inspecting the first level and making preliminary statistics on military merits, Hosokawa and I arranged for someone to clean up the battlefield and then led the army back to the camp. The wounded warriors of both sides were simply bandaged, wrapped in straw mats, and carried to the castle on a cart to be treated by doctors.

Yoshiyuki Sawaki, Miyoshi Choji and others are naturally treated differently from ordinary samurai. Yoshiyuki's injuries were not too serious, mainly because of his inconvenience, he sat on a special stretcher made by our army, with an expression of indifference, and smiled and talked about the battle situation with Maeda Toshiya who was sitting on a horse next to him. Miyoshi Choji is also injured in the leg, which is lighter than Yoshiyuki Sawaki, and it can be said that it basically does not affect his movements. However, he had always been pampered, and when he saw that he was under siege and that the horses around him had been killed, he immediately surrendered to the Awa people, thus saving his life.

Back in the city, Yoshitoyo Kume had prepared a banquet in the hall on the ground floor of Ninomaru. Shinyuki Hosokawa and I sat side by side at the top, greeting everyone and receiving congratulations from everyone.

Taking advantage of the gap, I asked Hosokawa Shinyuki: "Regarding the handling of His Royal Highness Miyoshi Choji, what is His Highness Shinyuki's opinion?" ”

"Aren't you going to send it to Gifu and hand it over to His Highness Danzheng?" Shinyuki Hosokawa asked rhetorically.

"That's true," I nodded, the Miyoshi family was the target of Nobunaga's strategy, and now that Miyoshi Nagaji has been captured, it will naturally be handed over to Nobunaga to deal with, "However, the military newspaper is written by us, and between the tone and words, it may affect his ending." ”

Hearing me say this, Hosokawa Shinyuki fell into thought.

From the point of view of blood relationship, Miyoshi Nagaji is his younger brother, but this younger brother has always treated him as a puppet, if it weren't for the protection of the Great Shape Palace, he might have died for a long time. But now that the situation has reversed, the big hall should protect the three good long-term governance, right?

If he wants to deal with this younger brother, he, like Changzhi and Depository, must also take into account the thoughts and emotions of the Great Shape Palace.

At this time, the attendant in front of the door came to report: "Report to the lord, Awaji Hall, Ogata Hall and the young master come to ask for a meeting!" ”

"What?" Shinyuki Hosokawa was visibly taken aback.

Not only him, but even I was stunned for a moment. The young master that the servant said is probably the adopted son of Shinyuki, Rokuro, right? He was only two months old, so he was naturally brought by the Great Shape Palace. But on this occasion, what did the Great Shape Hall do? It's really not suitable!

Presumably Hosokawa Shinyuki also thought the same, and he immediately ordered his attendants: "Tell the Great Shape Hall, and say that I will go to see her immediately after the banquet!" ”

However, the large hall had already entered the hall on its own. She had a baby in her arms, and she came in all her arms, still as radiant as she was. Everyone in the hall slowly stopped feasting and clamouring for a while, and bowed their backs to salute this legendary lady.

She walked up to the two of us, knelt down, gently put Rokuro beside her, and bowed her head to us with her hands: "I heard that the two of us won a big victory, and Rokuro specially came to congratulate the two of them......"

"Mother!" Hosokawa shouted helplessly. Rokuro is so young, what do you know? How can you congratulate?

"Also, I heard that Inuko Hikojiro was captured by two people......" Ogatataden bowed his head again, "I beg you two to understand my feelings as a mother and spare Inuko's life." ”

She's quite well-informed, probably told to her by Honmaru's maid, right? I thought to myself.

"About this matter...... Hosokawa Shinyuki frowned, "Hikojiro is the head of the Awa Miyoshi family, and his status is extremely high, how to deal with it, it depends on the meaning of His Highness Danzheng, I can't decide." ”

"Is that so?" The large hall looked a little disappointed. She looked at me, with a hint of begging and a hint of charm in her eyes: "Awaji Temple—"

"My position is the same as that of His Highness Shin." I replied, feeling a little overwhelmed by her gaze.

If it weren't for Hosokawa Shinyuki's position, I wouldn't have intended to embarrass Miyoshi Choji. Judging from the current situation, Apo Miyoshi's family is already in danger, with the ability and courage of Miyoshi Changzhi, there is no possibility of turning the tables at all, there is no threat to me, and he can show my generosity if he is released.

Also, I want to take care of the mood of the Great Shape Hall. Anyway, she bore me a baby, which is a lot of affection for me.

"In that case...... Otataden bit his lip, "Let's visit Awaji Hall later!" ”

With that, she picked up Rokuro and prepared to turn around and leave.

Her words like this immediately put me and Hosokawa Shinyuki in an embarrassing situation. Hosokawa Mayuki probably wouldn't want his mother to commit to others, and considering his idea, I naturally can't let Ogatataden leave...... This is forcing me and Hosokawa to make a statement! And in front of the retainers.

"Please wait a moment," I greeted helplessly.

"Awajiden, do you have anything to say?" She chuckled slightly.

"Perhaps, there is still room for this matter to turn around. After all, the three of Miyoshi are the culprits," I turned to look at Hosokawa Shinyuki, "What does His Highness think?" ”

Hosokawa Mayuki sighed: "Just according to the meaning of His Highness Xuanjing!" ”

When he said this, he agreed with my statement and tacitly spared Miyoshi Changzhi.

"Then I'm relieved!" Ogataden smiled happily and walked out of the hall with Rokuro in his arms.

……，…… The exact news that Miyoshi and three people were killed in battle and that Miyoshi Nagaji was captured soon spread in Awa. The wealthy clans of Katsuura and Naga counties in the south were the first to react, and the wealthy clans such as Shinkai Minitsuna, Hitoyu Masahiro, Tojo Minotsu, Saijo Nagaoka, Tsukube Shigemasa, and Kuwano Yoshiaki sent hostages to Katsurui Castle to express their submission to Hosokawa Shinyuki. Then there is Miyoshi Nagaji's pen head family Lao Shinohara Nagafang, he hopes that we can return Miyoshi Nagaji, and the specific conditions can be discussed. Naturally, we cannot agree to this request.

Two days later, Umibe Tomomitsu of Umibe County also came to Katsurui City in despair. Because his Kaibe Prefecture was captured by Nagamune's Motokin, he came to ask me and Hosokawa Shinyuki to send troops for help.

"If the two gangs regain the territory, they are willing to hand over the hostages and obey the two loyally!" He swore to heaven.

Hosokawa Mayuki looked at me: "What does His Highness Xuanjing think?" ”

"Wait, don't be busy." I rubbed my sideburns with my fingers and felt a lot of headaches.

In fact, not only do I have a headache right now, but I also wonder about it. About six days ago, Chomune's troops suddenly sent troops over a large area of mountains in the eastern part of Anyu Prefecture and invaded Kaibe Prefecture in Awa Province. Not only that, but the Ichijo family suddenly turned around and led an army into my Takaoka Prefecture, and due to the absence of Kira and Ikeyorikazu, the Satake family and the Tsuno family were unable to resist for a while, and the situation in the county was already precarious.

I don't understand why Kira and Chi Yoriwa would follow the head of Chomune's department. Although we are in a state of harmony with our family, we can't send reinforcements, right? And why did one family have such a big determination to not only break the alliance, but also fight each other?

In addition, according to the common sense of this era, only after unifying the country first and obtaining the name of guardian or guardian can the wealthy clan in China be able to summon the domestic wealthy clan to send troops abroad in order to expand their own territory, and the wealthy clan can also get a piece of the pie. However, now that the family of Changzong and my clan has been beaten back to its original form by me, although in the name of a guardian generation, the wealthy clans of Wuchuan and Gaogang counties are under my rule, and there is no reason to obey the call of the Yuan relatives to attack the neighboring countries.

"Can you tell me, in what name did the Changzong family go out to fight?" I asked Umibe Tomomitsu, and I vaguely felt in my heart that this reason for sending troops was the key.

"In the name of avenging my brother." Umibe Yumitsu bowed his head.

I see...... In such a name, it is indeed possible to send troops to neighboring countries. Moreover, Yuanqin's own brother is naturally Qinzhen's own brother, and he is also Chi Laihe's brother-in-law, so they will crusade against the Haibe family together.

However, which brother is it to avenge it? In addition to being pro-chastity and pro-Thai, haven't you heard that Yuan Qin also has biological brothers?

"Is there really such a thing?" I continued.

"Yes......" Umibe Tomomitsu hesitated for a moment before bowing his head and replying, "In March of this year, his sons attacked a passing ship and killed a samurai and his retinue, who was said to be the head of the Tosa family, who went to Arima Onsen to recuperate due to illness...... At that time, Zaixia didn't care, but a few days ago, the head of Changzong claimed that it was his fourth brother, and took advantage of Xia's absence to attack Haibe Castle. ”

Hearing him say this, I vaguely remembered it. Yuan Qin does have such a younger brother, who is the illegitimate son of his father, Kunkin, and the widow of the island family. Since the island family has no heir, this child inherited the family name, and the name was called Shima kinyi after the Yuan service.

(To be continued)