It's not that I can't do what he asks. Whether it's the stakes or the personal friendship, I'm sure I'm going to convince the Nagano family, but it's not now. In any case, Nagano Fujitsu is now asking me for help, but I am asking him for hostages on behalf of his lord's family and asking him to submit, which is tantamount to taking advantage of the fire to rob.

While it can achieve its goal, it will destroy the good relationship between the two of us.

Perhaps in Nobunaga's view, it was natural to ask for hostages before providing assistance, and it was a very beneficial thing for the Oda family. He did not take into account the thoughts of the parties, and most likely did not bother to consider them. This is also his usual way of doing things, since he was a child.

If you work under him, you have to get used to it!

With this in mind, I summoned Yoshiyuki Sawaku, Masakatsu Wasuka, and Shigeharu Takenaka and presented Nobunaga's warrant.

"In that case, it is necessary to prepare for the withdrawal of troops. Let your subordinates be in charge of the queen of the palace! "Masakatsu Wasuka took the initiative to take on the heaviest tasks.

"If you don't conquer it, it will probably damage the reputation of the lord...... Maybe you can take advantage of the opportunity to induce the Chun Yue family to pursue, at least you can give them a little, so that they don't dare to offend their own family easily. Shigeharu Takenaka thought for a moment and said.

Hearing Shigeharu Takenaka's suggestion, I was relieved a lot: "I have this in mind. So, the retreat is up to you. ”

"What, the lord is going to go and convince the Nagano family first?" Hearing my words, and thinking of Nobunaga's warrant, Shigeharu Takenaka quickly understood.

"Yes, that's another consideration of mine," I nodded, "Although it will be easier to convince the Nagano family after sending reinforcements, whether it is coercion or coercion, it will make His Royal Highness Nagano Fujitsu have a problem with the family." It's something I don't want to see. ”

"The lord is going like this, which is almost equivalent to taking himself hostage." Masakatsu Wasuka said.

"Exactly. I hope that His Highness Atsushi Nagano will fully understand my sincerity and my determination to send reinforcements. I confessed.

This makes sense. But are you worrying too much? And such a big event as withdrawing troops and setting up an ambush ......" Yoshiyuki Sawaki shook his head.

"Chongzhi has this ability, but he lacks the experience and prestige to be independent. Moreover, with Chongzhi as the main general, it is more convenient to lure out the Chun Yu family, Zhengsheng once defeated the Chibori clan with a thousand people, if led by Zhengsheng, the Chun Yue family is likely to be timid to pursue...... Nakagawa and Ikoma may be skeptical, so, Fujihachi, I hope you can help and support. ”

"In that case, I'm willing to believe in Chongji." Yoshiyuki Sawaki nodded.

"As a general, his subordinates have no objections." Regarding Takenaka's ability to reincarnate, Wasuka Masakatsu is very clear.

"Thank you for your lord's trust, your majesty will not let your lord down!" Shigeharu Takenaka solemnly accepted the task, and then bowed to the other two, "Thank you, Your Highness Sawaki and Your Highness Masakatsu for your support." ”

……，……

The next time, I led Ii Naotora and fifty samurai on horseback across the Suzuka River to Naganoya.

The reason why he brought these people was because he was worried about whether Nagano Fujitsu would still be able to control the Nagano family. Although my army will soon arrive, in two or three days, those who have different intentions may try to disagree with us, thus destroying the alliance between Nagano and Kira. With these selected guards, my safety is greatly guaranteed, and I can even provide support to Nagano Fujitsu if necessary.

Along the way, we passed through the territories of the Kusu, Saka, Hayashi, Inayu, and Kobe families, and we met some ashigaru who were assembling together. The stragglers did not dare to stop a group of well-dressed samurai on horseback, and occasionally peasants saluted our horse caravan with their feet bowed. We also rushed past several checkpoints on key roads, and even cleared two places where there were not many people.

However, seeing the movements of the Saka family and the Lin family, I couldn't help but have a little more doubts. The head of the Saka family, Saka Dingzhu, is the younger brother of the head of the Lufutu family, and the head of the Lin family, Lin Dingbao, is the third son of the Lufutu Dingchang. The mobilization of these two families means that the Kafutu family is ready to join the Kitabatake side? Although it is a division of the Guan family, the Kobe family is also the same, in the competition between the Guan family and the Kobe family, the Lufutu family has always remained neutral, and at the same time took the opportunity to expand its power, the two branches of the Ban family and the Lin family, were ambushed in the generation of the Lufu Rabbit Dingchang. Now that they see that the combined forces of Kitabatake and Kobe are strong, will they have merged?

If so, the Nagano family is even more disadvantaged. At the same time, because the Lufutu family and the Kobe family united, the Guan family also had to take action. And this war will involve all the major forces in the whole of Ise, and directly determine the belonging and form of Central Ise...... This is even clearer than the current situation in Central America, and if our side wins, then before Nobunaga pacifies Central Nomino, the Central Power will go to the Oda family.

This kind of thing must be reported to Komaki Mountain Castle quickly......

Entering the Hosono family's Anongtsu Town, I left Watanabe Shoji: "You quickly go back to Mie Castle through the channel of Tsuya and tell His Highness Hidekei, so that he can send someone to Komakiyama Castle in my name to inform the main hall of the changes in the Shikafutu family, and at the same time ask for more reinforcements, and suggest that the main hall carry out a strategy against the Seki family...... Also, let His Royal Highness Hidejing entrust the Hattori family to investigate the movements of White Eagle City, and if there is important news, report it to the main hall and me immediately! ”

White Eagle City is the city of Lufu Rabbit, because in the 11th year of astronomy, Lufu Rabbit Dingchang presented the White Eagle to the general Ashikaga Yoshiharu, so it has this nickname. The Guan family's Guishan City can also be called Pink Butterfly City, and from the perspective of other names, the momentum is a lot of losses.

"Yes!" Watanabe replied dryly, and then simply went. The rest of the group followed me and galloped towards Nagano Castle.

My sudden arrival made Atsushi Nagano overjoyed. In the past two days, with the approach of the Kitabatake's 7,000 troops, he has almost fallen into internal and external difficulties.

"I thought you were being ordered to attack Chaoming County, and it would take at least ten days or so to get out, but I didn't expect you to come now. Your Highness Suruga Shoru Kira is indeed a trustworthy person. In the main castle tower's hall, he said to me happily.

"I have decided to give up the Chaoming County Raiders. If nothing else, my family's reinforcements will arrive within two days. ”

"Really? That's grateful! Nagano Fujitsu became more and more happy, and the sadness hidden on his face was swept away.

"And two thousand more from the Lord's house, and perhaps, more." I looked at his expression and sighed.

"The military strength of Oda Danmasa...... Is it? Hearing this, coupled with my demeanor and tone, Nagano Fujitsu noticed that something was wrong, "Could it be that Oda Danmasa decided to intervene in Ise personally?" ”

"That's pretty much it," I said, taking out Nobunaga's warrant and handing it to Atsushi Nagano, "there's really nothing I can do...... The master's previous order was to attack Chaoming County, and it involved the reward of the three and the force, and if I want to withdraw the troops, I must get the consent of the master. As a result, His Highness Danzheng heard my plan and sent such a warrant. ”

Atsushi Nagano took the piece of paper and read it for a while, and his face immediately became cloudy.

"I know this will be very difficult for you, so I only led these people, not wanting to interfere with your judgment with a large army. If you don't agree, I'll still send some reinforcements, but the main forces will have to go back and continue to attack Chaoming County; If you agree, you can send the hostages immediately, and I'll stay here for the time being, as a guarantee that we will send troops. I continued.

I have thought about this disposition repeatedly, and my words and expressions are very calm.