Kita-Omi, Kotani Castle.

The Oda army is in the main camp.

A flag-holding samurai, holding aloft the horse seal of a golden Tang umbrella, slowly walked forward.

Behind the Oda Army's position on a wooden fence, Oda Nobunaga, dressed in a southern barbarian, rode his horse slowly while looking at Otani Castle with a glittering gaze.

led the horse in front of Nobunaga's horse, but it was Kinoshita Hideyoshi, the lord of Yokoyama Castle.

"Monkey"

"Oh" As soon as he heard the lord's call, Kinoshita Hideyoshi suddenly pricked up his ears.

Oda Nobunaga pointed the horsewhip in his hand at Kotani Castle and said, "Since the construction of the Tiger Gozen Mountain Castle, the throat of Kotani Castle has been choked by me, and you have done a good job in this matter of monkeys." ”

Nobunaga has always rarely boasted about people, but Kinoshita Hideyoshi was praised by this, and hurriedly said: "Thank you for the praise of the lord, where is the monkey capable of anything, everything is grasped by the lord." ”

Oda Nobunaga laughed and said: "Monkey, you don't have to be humble, you are the person I value, if you say that you are incompetent, it does not mean that I Nobunaga has no vision for people." ”

When Kinoshita Hideyoshi heard Oda Nobunaga say this, he was even more 'sincerely afraid', and said, "The lord ......."

Oda Nobunaga waved his hand and said, "The construction of the Tiger Gozen Mountain Castle is completed, and the fall of Otani Castle is not far away. It's a pity that my brother-in-law, Asai Nagamasa, is a young hero, but he doesn't know the general trend, otherwise he would have the luck of being trapped in the dragon today. ”

After a pause, Nobunaga replied, "It's a pity. ”

Kinoshita Hideyoshi listened to Oda Nobunaga's words and said, "Please forgive your subordinates for being ignorant, is it a pity for the lord to be a talent for the long government, or a pity for His Highness the city?" ”

Nobunaga suddenly whipped Kinoshita Hideyoshi on the head and said, "Monkey, you're asking too much. ”

The whip was not heavy, and Kinoshita Hideyoshi knew that Nobunaga was not angry, so he nodded again and again.

At this time, the wise Mitsuhide, who fell back to Nobunaga with a horse's head, said: "I heard that the four characters written on the screen in the Asai Nagamasa room are useless, this is his concept, and the lord wants to use the world, which may be the reason for the conflict between the two families." Although he is an enemy, he has to admit that the other party is a respectable person. ”

Oda Nobunaga glanced back at Akechi Mitsuhide, and said: "The soldiers are useless, so what do you want us to do with the warriors, only to dominate the world, the order to kill is issued by me, those who obey will live, those who disobey will die, and all lives will follow, so that there may be a day when soldiers are useless, otherwise it is just words." ”

"Nagamasa is a talented person, but he is too naïve, what kind of soldiers are useless, and he is as ignorant and ridiculous as Uesugi Kenshin, who believes in righteousness, otherwise if he acts decisively, he will not be controlled by his father and other retainers, and he will not be trapped in this city by me now, unable to move."

Wise Mitsuhide listened to Oda Nobunaga's words, his lips moved slightly, but he didn't say his inner opinion, just buried his head and said: "Your Highness, what you say is very true, and you are short-sighted." ”

Oda Nobunaga pointed his horsewhip at the head of Otani Castle and said: "Kotani Castle can be broken overnight, Asai will become a prisoner of my ranks, Asakura Yoshikage is even more cowardly, once Asai is destroyed, I can go down to Echizen in a battle." As for the rest of the children."

Speaking of this, Oda Nobunaga snorted coldly and said: "Matsunaga Dan is a Hisahide, thinking that he will be the second Mino pit viper, following the example of his father-in-law, doing this thing, and not looking at who I am Nobunaga, but I will not kill Matsunaga Hide, anyway, people in the world think that I Nobunaga is violent, but I am tolerant of Matsunaga alone." ”

"And Honganji is like wearing the clothes of Buddhism, doing hegemonic things, and has long deviated from his own heart, so how can there be heroes who deceive the people like this. The power of Honganji Temple, I will destroy it sooner or later. ”

"Asai, Asakura is just a mouse's eye, and he doesn't even deserve my opponent, I'm really ashamed of them fighting."

"Then His Highness, who can be called an opponent in the world?" Akechi Mitsuhide asked curiously.

Nobunaga smiled and said, "Yoshikoto's father-in-law can be counted as one, Saito Yoshiryu can also be counted as one, and if Uesugi Kenshin is not trapped in Echigo at the moment, it can also be counted as one." It's a pity that it's the Maori left horse head, Hojo Sakyo died of illness last year, and there are two less heroes in the world, their sons are mediocre people, more than enough, not enterprising enough, I send a general enough to ask for it, otherwise ....... ”

Speaking of this, Nobunaga paused and looked to the east of Mino's side, and said, "And among the world, the heroes who can be compared to my Nobunaga's battle are now except for ......"...,

Just as Nobunaga was halfway through this, suddenly a herald rode in and reported to Oda Nobunaga: "Report to the lord, Kai Takeda Shingen poured Takeda's troops and went up from the Tokaido."

"What?" Wise Mitsuhide, Kinoshita Hideyoshi both lost their voices.

Nobunaga jumped off his horse with a sharp move, walked up to the herald, and cried out, "Say it again? ”

"Yes......" The samurai was a little timid under Nobunaga's oppression, but he still replied: "Takeda Shingen raised the army of the country, and decided to go to Luo under the banner of defeating the enemies of Buddhism. His Royal Highness Mikawa also sent a letter to the lord asking for help, confirming the matter, and asking the lord to send troops to rescue the Tokugawa family as soon as possible. ”

"Shingen"

Oda Nobunaga threw the herald aside, struck the whip in his hand into the air, and said angrily: "What a Shingen, when I took advantage of my main force to confront the Asai Asakura family, I sent troops to copy my back road. It's not the work of the big husband. ”

"Abominable and abominable"

Oda Nobunaga was furious and threw his horsewhip at the wooden fence to the side and whipped it several times.

"Lord (His Royal Highness), what should I do now?"

Oda Nobunaga turned around, staring at Akechi Mitsuhide with red eyes, and Kinoshita Hideyoshi said: "You can't withdraw the army for the time being, otherwise Asakura, as soon as Asai presses over, I, Mino will be in danger." Send a messenger to Hamasuke, so that His Highness Mikawa will support me no matter what, and once I defeat the Asai and Asakura coalition forces, I will lead the main force back to reinforce and fight a decisive battle with Takeda Shingen"

"Oh" After passing the horse's command, he strode back.

Oda Nobunaga slowly paced with a solemn face, Akechi Mitsuhide and Kinoshita Hideyoshi glanced at each other, they had never seen Nobunaga's expression like this at the moment.

In Kinoshita Hideyoshi's eyes, he didn't even see Nobunaga's expression on the eve of stabbing Sasama, maybe at that time, the foundation of the Oda family was only half of the princes of Owari, far inferior to the current situation of leading the world, Nobunaga at the moment is not so much an anger as a fear.

Takeda Shingen, the world's number one military strategist, actually led his elite Takeda Legion to Shangluo, what should Nobunaga do?

The third year of the Yuan turtle, September 29.

Takeda Shingen ordered Shigetomi Prefecture Masakei, led the Red Reserve Army and the Suruga Army, a total of 5,000 troops, from Suruga to attack Higashimikawa through the northern border of Enoe.

Later, Takeda Shingen ordered Akiyama Nobutomo, the lord of Takato Castle, to lead the Minami Shinano Army, which was also 5,000 troops (there are also 2,000 or 3,000 troops), and sent troops from the Ina Valley to attack the Oda family's capital Higashimino along the Nakasendo Road.

October 3rd.

Takeda Shingen led 20,000 Koshin troops, as well as 2,000 Hojo families to help, a total of 22,000 main army, from Kofu to Shangluo.

October 10th.

Takeda Shingen led the Takeda Army over the Qingboni Pass, arrived at the territory of the Tokugawa family, and began the invasion of the Enoe.

At the same time, the Hida Echichu Regiment, which was located in Hokuriku, also received an order from Takeda Shingen.

Echichu, Toyama Castle.

The castle was heavily guarded, and a team of ashigaru traveled back and forth under the castle.

Boxes of materials began to be bandaged and loaded, and in the past few days, the price of oil and grain and other materials in the castle town has also begun to rise.

All this made the people of the castle town feel that today's Toyama Castle is a bit abnormal compared to the past.

Maybe it's because a big war is about to start, many sensitive people speculate.

In the castle tower.

Outside the large and wide room, dozens of pairs of clogs are neatly arranged.

The samurai in charge of the guards all looked solemn.

In the castle lord Dahiro room behind several paper sliding doors.

All the retainers under Li Xiao's command gathered here for military discussions.

The first retainers were divided into two rows on the left and right, and Li Xiao sat on the main seat, looked around the left and right, and said calmly: "Lord Yuguan, I have decided to send troops in October, gather the troops of the country, and fight a decisive battle with the Oda family."

Li Xiao's words were like ripples, reaching the ears of all the retainers under his command, and all kinds of expressions and expressions appeared on everyone's faces for a while.

"Are you finally going to Shangluo? This is a good opportunity for us to follow the Lord of the Imperial Pavilion and seize the world," Fujido Takatora whispered with joy on his face.

With the ambition of making a contribution, this news made most of the young Zhuang faction retainers present excited, but there were also many old and serious people who understood the truth of the coexistence of risks and benefits.

This time, the Takeda family is taking advantage of the Oda family and the Asai Asakura family to fight, and there is no time to clone when Shangluo, if it succeeds, it will be a decisive victory, but in case of failure, the Oda family will be angry in the future, and the revenge is also terrifying and amazing. …,

Li Xiao then announced: "Lord Yuguan, I am ordered to fly to the Yuezhong Army, in addition to garrisoning Yuezhong, I must also send troops to Shangluo to assist the attack of the main force of my family. The order for this operation is announced below. ”

"Kinoshita Hidenaga, Takenaka Hanbei, Shiina Kosuke, the three of you, lead 5,000 troops, garrison Matsukura Castle, Uozu Castle, and Tenjin Mountain Castle, and beware of the Echigo Kaesugi family attacking."

"Oh"

Kinoshita Hidenaga, Takenaka Hanbei, and Shiina Kosuke leaned over and spoke.

"Jimbo Changxian, Jimbo lives for a long time, the water is more and more prosperous, and Terashima is determined, you lead the Jimbo family army and garrison it in Toyama Castle, as a reserve, and dispatch it at any time."

"Oh"

The four of them agreed together.

"Baba Masabo, Uchijima Clanri, Shioya Akisada, you lead 3,000 men, known to the outside world as 5,000 troops, advance from Hokuriku, join up with Asakura and Asai armies, and disguise the location of the main force of our army to attract the attention of the Oda family."

The three of them agreed together.

"And the rest of the generals, all with me, led the five standing armies of the main family, as well as the county of Shimakatsu Fierce, sent troops to Mino and attacked the rear of the Oda family."

"Oh"

As soon as Li Xiao's voice fell, all the retainers present agreed violently.

In order to cooperate with the main force of Shingen in the front, Li Xiao led the elite of the Hida Echichu Army, and quietly set off from Chengsheng City through Hida to prepare to send troops from the county to the heartland of the Oda family.

For a while, under the command of Shingen, the Takeda legions cooperated with the forces of Asai, Asakura, Honganji, and Matsunaga to launch a multi-pronged attack on the Oda family.

This is also the second time in history that Nobunaga has encircled the network.

The biggest crisis of Nobunaga's life ......,