The battle in Iitomo Township has continued into the evening.

The afterglow of the falling sun is falling on the mountain city.

Under the personal command of Iitomi Toramasa, Akabi and the Imagawa army besieged the mountain castle for half a day, and finally achieved results.

Although Shan Shan Changjing, Li Xiao, and Shigang Yiyu fought hard, all under the excellent command and coordination of Iitomi Huchang, he took advantage of the superiority of his troops, divided the military into two groups, and attacked in turn, so as to constantly wear down the defenders' vital strength.

In the face of this Koshu tiger, Iitomi Tiger Chang's aggressive offensive, whether it is Yama Yama Changjing, Takeda Katsuyori is inferior to the other party in terms of combat experience and ability to deploy troops.

And Li Xiao is the same, he has a lot to learn in military formations and tactics.

Therefore, despite being in an advantageous position in the terrain, under the suppression of Iitomi Huchang, the defenders of the mountain castle have shown defeat.

Now that the Otemon Gate has been breached, Iitomi Toramasa led Akabi, and the Imagawa army entered the castle.

The city was full of fierce battles, and Shan Changjing, Li Xiao, Shigang Yiyu, and five or six people were forced to retreat to the highest house in the city.

Everyone understands in their hearts that the war is getting more and more unfavorable, and it won't take long for Fan Fu Huchang to capture this place.

Li Xiao said to Changjing of Shanxian County: "Lord of Shanxian, is there no other way at the moment?" ”

Shan County Changjing said: "Your Highness, there is only one way to break through, please ask Your Highness to get out of the conflict from the hand gate, this is the only way to survive." Resist here, this is the only step that can be done, sorry, and please take care of Your Highness. ”

Seeing that Shan County Changjing showed a decisive look in his eyes, Takeda won Lai, and Li Xiaodu knew that Shan County Changjing decided to stay and resist, thinking that they would have time to escape.

Li Xiao took a look, and there were twenty or thirty people from the Imagawa Army watching at the hand gate.

However, as far as these people are concerned, Li Xiao is confident that he can't stop it, Li Xiao, Takeda Katsuyori, and Shigang Yiyu are not big problems in breaking through.

It's just a pity that it has affected Changjing in Shanxian County.

"Slow down," Shioka Kazuha suddenly pointed to the outside of the city and said, "Your Highness, there is an unknown military force outside the city. ”

"What?"

Takeda Shenglai, Li Xiao hurriedly walked to the side of the curved wheel, looked down the city, and sure enough, he saw an unknown army all the way, coming towards the rear of the Fan Fu army.

Li Xiao and Takeda Katsuyori both showed surprise on their faces.

Li Xiaoyan said: "It is unlikely that Lord Baoke, Lord Sanada, their military strength, at this time, they are the fastest today, and they have only arrived in the territory of Kai, it is impossible to rush to rescue us in time." What's more, according to the judgment of Lord Sanada Istokusai, he has already ordered Lord Hoshina's army to join the main guild first, so that he can grasp the great merit of quelling the rebellion this time. ”

Hearing Li Xiao say this, Takeda Katsuyori and Shioka Yiyu all showed disappointment.

"My lord, the flag finger is the military strength of the Trace Family."

After hearing the reply of his subordinates, Fan Fu Huchang smiled and waved his hand, his expression seemed to be slightly relieved, and he said to himself: "It seems that this trace Xinqiu is a step too late, is he here to atone for his sins." If it weren't for this idiot, this coup would have been successful, and even if Katsuyori Takeda was killed now, it wouldn't have changed much of the overall situation. ”

"But it's also good, it's better to come than not to come."

Itomi Huchang smiled miserably, and when he heard that Takeda Shingen had broken through, he understood that this rebellion had failed.

Li Xiao identified the flag of this military situation, and confirmed that it was the military strength of the Jibu family, and it was indeed the enemy's reinforcements.

Shigang Yiyu shook his head and said, "I knew that it was the enemy's reinforcements, so I didn't have any expectations for it. ”

"That's not right," Li Xiao showed a look of surprise, pointing at the enemy army under the city and said, "What are the traces of the family doing, the movement is very strange?" ”

At this time, the battle situation appeared in a scene that no one expected.

It was originally a trace army belonging to the side of Takeda Yoshinobu, but suddenly behind it, the Akabi and Imagawa family of Asai Tomi Tiger Masa, and the attack of Gong.

"What are you doing?" Takeda Katsuyori was surprised and delighted, and asked Li Xiao.

Li Xiao pondered for a while, and said with a sneer: "I understand, it must be the lord of Hachiman Palace, who has successfully escaped from danger, so the Jibu family saw that the rebellion failed, so they turned against us and rebelled to our side, and then wanted to save the danger of the siege and save His Highness's life, to atone for their own merits." ”

Takeda Katsuyori listened to Li Xiao's analysis, and unceremoniously made a judgment on the trace family, saying: "This despicable person who sees the wind and steers the rudder. ”

Li Xiao smiled and said, "Your Highness, no matter what the reason is, the Jibu family can be regarded as a great help to us. The villain who sees the wind and rudder also has the benefits of such a villain. ”

Takeda Katsuyori cheered up at this moment, and said to Changjing of Shan County on the side: "My lord, let's take advantage of the situation to attack the rice rich army before and after." ”

Shan County Changjing listened to Takeda Katsuyori's words, nodded slightly, and then looked at the city again, Iifu Huchang, who was already sad and indignant, and couldn't help but sigh.

Under the front and rear attacks of Yama Shojing and the Jibu family, the Imagawa army, which had a weak will to fight, collapsed first, surrendered and fled.

Only Iitomi Huchang of the Red Reserve Army continued to fight, and at this moment, his goal was still to try to kill Takeda Katsuyori in the mountain castle.

However, under the protection of Changjing and Li Xiao in Shan County, Iifu Huchang and his Chibei still couldn't get close to Takeda Katsuyori even though they had spent a lot of effort.

After a number theory conflict, without success, the people next to Iifu Huchang fell one after another.

At this moment, there are only four or five of the Akabi samurai guarding Iitomi Huchang's side.

And Iifu Huchang himself, the armor on his body was cut three or four times, and now this former Jiashan Tiger, now holding a katana in both hands, is panting heavily, and blood penetrates the armor and drips down.

"Lord Iitomi, please surrender, there is no point in resisting any longer." Li Xiao said loudly on the side.

However, although Li Xiao said this, most of the people present did not think that it was impossible for Fan Fu Huchang, who had always been arrogant in his surname, to surrender. What's more, even if he surrenders, such a big crime of rebellion, it is absolutely impossible for Fan Fu Huchang to survive.

As the head of the Takeda family, at this moment in the war, Iitomi Huchang has tried his best, worthy of Takeda Yoshinobu, and for him now, choosing to commit suicide by seppuku should be the most glorious ending for a samurai.

When Fan Fu Huchang heard Li Xiao say this, he unexpectedly threw the katana sword in his hand that was cut into several gaps to the ground, and said loudly: "Everyone, there is no need to fight anymore, my Fan Fu Huchang surrenders." ”

As soon as Fan Fuhuchang's words came out, everyone was surprised.

Several of the Akabi samurai beside him said excitedly, "My lord. ”

Even the rest of the crowd didn't believe it.

Among the people present, only Li Xiao understood what Fan Fu Huchang meant, but his face showed a hint of admiration at this time.

Fan Fu Huchang waved his hand, signaled to his subordinates not to say any more, and then took off his head pocket, and said: "Your Royal Highness, this rebellion was all provoked by me Fan Fu Huchang alone, and has nothing to do with His Royal Highness Yixin. In this disaster, too much blood has been shed in my family, so that brothers cannibalize each other, which is the fault of my rich Huchang alone. I am rich in food, and I am rich in life, and it is difficult to forgive my sins. ”

At this time, Takeda Katsuyori already understood the meaning of Iitomi Huchang, and the reason why he surrendered was that he was ready to carry all the charges for Takeda Yoshinobu alone, and then be killed by the Takeda family on the disgraceful charge of rebellion.

The purpose of everything he did was to save Yoshinobu Takeda's life.

After a meal, Fu Huchang said to Takeda Katsuyori again: "Your Royal Highness Katsurai, you have won today." These battles are enough to prove that you are more suitable to be in charge of the Takeda family than His Royal Highness Yoshinobu. I'm rich and Huchang loses convincingly. I hope that Your Highness can take care of brotherhood and not be too rushed. ”

After saying this, Iifu Huchang's face showed a look of relief, as if he had let go of a concern, and the samurai under his command also showed grief on their faces when they heard this, but they also threw their weapons on the ground.

Takeda Katsuyori looked at Iitomi Huchang's expression and sighed, as if he felt sorry for the chief general of the family.

Takeda Katsuyori said lightly: "What my brother will do in the future is up to my father to decide, and I will not interfere." ”

Fan Fu Huchang nodded and said, "Your Highness, it is enough to be able to do this. ”

After saying that, Fan Fu Huchang was imprisoned.

At this moment, a shoulder was carried into the mountain castle, and then an unexpected person walked out of the shoulder and knelt in front of Takeda Katsuyori.

"Your Highness, please forgive me for being one step late."

Looking at this trace of Shengzi who was seriously injured by himself last time, Li Xiao suddenly felt that life was really wonderful, and no one expected him to appear here at this moment.

Takeda Katsurai snorted coldly and said, "Traces of the Ministry of Victory, what about Ling Zun?" ”

Katsuzi still looked like he was seriously injured, but he still said: "Your Highness, my father's rebellion was not known at all at first, although I got close to His Highness Yoshinobu, but if I learned that he was rebelling, I would definitely not stand by him." Now my father has repented of this rebellion and committed suicide by seppuku at home. ”

"Seppuku-sama has a seppuku." Katsuyori Takeda felt a little surprised.

So it turned out that Li Xiao pondered the reason for this situation, obviously because Nobuaki saw that the rebellion failed, and he knew that he would definitely not survive if he participated in the siege of Hachiman Palace and attempted to kill Takeda Shingen.

So he chose to commit suicide by seppuku, wanting to apologize for his death and preserve the survival of the name of the trace family.

And Katsuzi Jibe has saved Takeda Katsuyori this time, maybe he will really exchange for Takeda Shingen's understanding and let the family continue.

You must know that the Takeda family has already hurt its vitality after this civil strife, and if Takeda Shingen punishes such a powerful and wealthy family as the Jibu family, it is likely to hurt his own vitality.

At the moment when Iitomi Huchang surrendered.

Hoshina Masanori, from Takato Castle, led the 33rd Party of the Suwa Kami family under the command of Takeda Katsuyori, and the army strength of 900 has entered Kai.

And Sanada Masayuki led the Sanada family army of 600 people as the second formation.

After that, Kohata Kenshige and Kohata Chibei had 700 men, Takeda Nobutoyo had 600 men, and Okuma Ashide's army was 500 men.

After these waves of Takeda Katsuyori's already arranged military situation entered Kai, Takeda Shingen took over the military power and went directly to the Kusakikan.

Takeda Yoshinobu's rebellion has really failed at this moment.

(To be continued)