Li Xiao remembered that when he was in the Tsushizaki Pavilion, he had told Takeda Shingen about the strategy of attacking Echigo in three ways.

The premise of this strategy is that the Takeda family does not intend to have a decisive battle with the Uesugi family, but uses strategic goals to achieve tactical goals.

Strategically, the Takeda family attacked Hida from the left, sent troops to Echichu, attacked Nishi-Umino from the right, and attacked the Yangbei area of Echigo and Shimo-Etsu, and finally Takeda Shingen himself led a large army from Shinano Kawanakajima to threaten the line of Haruyama Castle.

The purpose is to make Uesugi Kenshin unable to take care of each other, so as to avoid a surname battle between the two families like gambling on national fortune, and the Takeda family can slowly encroach on Echigo's territory. In terms of strategy, step by step, small victories are turned into big victories, advantages are turned into victories, and finally trapped and killed.

Historically, the Takeda clan pursued this grand strategy from the 5th to the 10th year of Eiroku, before they attacked the Imagawa family.

In fact, not to mention the offense, both Hida and Ueno were crucial to the consolidation of Takeda Ieshinano.

If Shinano Province is compared to a large bird, then Hida Province and Ueno Province are the two wings of a large bird. Whether it is the Takeda family to complete the garrison of Shinano and the three-way attack on Echigo, the premise is to complete the domination of Hida Province and Ueno Province, and send a strong general to defend it and subdue the local people.

After a strong force is formed in the local area, a semi-encirclement network centered on Echigo Harutsu Mountain Castle can be formed.

Once there is a change in the Echigo military country, Takeda Shingen can raise troops to the north, Hida, Ueno wings together, and finally use Shinano as the bird's head to complete a heavy pecking attack on the spring mountain castle.

However, in history, the Takeda family's strategy in the direction of Nishi-Ueno was a success, but it was a big defeat in the direction of Hida Province.

According to the original historical trajectory.

In the 7th year of Eiroku, in 1664, Yama Prefecture Masakai and Kiso Yoshiyasu formed the Takeda Expeditionary Army to cross the Anbo Pass and invade Hida, and the initial offensive went smoothly, uniting with the local wealthy Eima clan, and defeating the sister Koji clan who supported Uesugi Kenshin.

At that time, Uesugi Kenshin in order to avoid the situation of being attacked by the enemy, in August of that year, he once again deployed his troops on Kawanaka Island, and Takeda Shingen had to stop the Hida raider at this time, recalled the Hida Expeditionary Force, and led reinforcements from Hizusakikan to the battle, and after meeting the Hida Expeditionary Force, the two armies confronted Kawanakajima for the fifth Kawanakajima battle.

Later, Takeda Shingen made Baba Nobubo sit in Makinoshima Castle in the northwest of Shinano, as the general of the Echichu Hida Front, and the Kiso family of Chikuma County, the Hida Ema family, and the Echichu Shiiji family were all placed under its banner and under the unified command of Baba Nobubo, which made Uesugi Kenshin feel the pressure.

However, because the Hida strategy was only halfway through at that time, the Hida country was not completely completed, and the nationalization was completed, and the sister Koji clan and the Eima clan were only superficially subservient to the Takeda family, burying uneasy elements.

And later, Baba Nobubo himself never had the opportunity to go to Makinoshima Castle to take office, when the strategic focus of the Takeda family shifted to the Imagawa family, Baba Nobubo went out with the army to Suruga, Uesugi Kenshin took the opportunity to reverse the success of Hida Province, Sister Koji family, Eima family surrendered, Shiina family was destroyed, and the Takeda family lost all its power in Hida Province and Vietnam.

The two wings were broken, and Takeda Shingen was busy fighting westward, and he was no longer able to launch an offensive against Echigo.

Li Xiao only listened to Takeda Shingen's deep voice: "If the family wants to attack Echigo, it must obtain Hida, and the two countries of Ueno are the foundation. Therefore, the next step for the Takeda family was to maintain a defensive position on Kawanakajima, and to the two countries of Hida and Ueno, and at the same time to carry out an offensive on the east and west fronts, and to capture the two countries of Hida and Ueno, and complete the encirclement of Echigo. ”

As Li Xiao expected, in fact, the strategic pattern of the Takeda family in the next five years also became clear at this moment.

"Takasaka bullet shots."

"Oh."

I saw that a military general from the Racecourse Shinfang agreed, and this person was Takasaka Masanobu, who was known as the evasive bomb.

Takasaka Masanobu, formerly known as Haru Toranobu, is a figure comparable to Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the Takeda family when it comes to his origins. Takasaka Masanobu was originally the son of the common people, but after his father died, he was seized of the family property by his brother-in-law. Takasaka Masanobu had nowhere to go, and later because of his beautiful appearance, he was accepted as a small surname by Takeda Shingen.

Of course, Takasaka Masanobu is the most famous, and it is still the Longyang story between him and Takeda Shingen.

After graduating from his career as a young man, Takasaka Masanobu Motofu became a full-fledged samurai, and since then he has risen from a hundred cavalry commanders to four hundred and fifty cavalry generals, and finally became the lord of Kaijin Castle, with his troop mobilization power above any genealogy of the Takeda family.

Takeda Shingen looked at Takasaka Masashi and said, "I order you to be the commander of the Okushinano Front Army, sit in Kaijin Castle, command the two counties of Kanko and Hanko, and strictly guard against the military situation in the direction of Chunyu Mountain Castle and Takanashi Castle." ”

Okushinano refers to the four counties of Shinano Takai, Suinai, Shoko, and Tsunashina, which means deep and secluded, and refers to the fact that these four counties are surrounded by mountains.

At that time, the two counties of Takai and Suinai in Okushino were still under the influence of Uesugi Kenshin, and Takanashi Masayori, the lord of Takanashi Castle in Takai County, was his wife who was Uesugi Kenshin's aunt. As a famous family in Shinano, the Takanashi family has always opposed Takeda Shingen's invasion of Shinano, so their position is incompatible with the Takeda family.

Takasaka Masanobu was originally in charge of the Okushinano garrison, and Takeda Shingen's appointment was also re-emphasized, and there was nothing new.

After Takasaka Masanobu thanked him, Takeda Shingen turned to say, "The Racecourse Minbu." ”

"Oh." The racecourse letter said yes, bowed forward, and clasped his hands on the ground.

"I have ordered you to be the commander of the Hida Front, to sit in Makinoshima Castle, to command the Azumi Prefecture, the Nishina family of Chikuma County, the Kiso family, and the various wealthy clans, and to be responsible for the strategy of the Hida Kingdom."

"Oh."

"Li Xiao, I order you to be the deputy general of the Hida Front, as the co-ordinator of the Racecourse Civil Department."

"Oh."

"Machang Changfang, you will return to your home and listen to your father's dispatch."

"Oh."

Sure enough, as in history, the general manager of the Racecourse Nobubo was responsible for the strategy of Hida, but the difference was that Li Xiao was transferred to the Baba Nobuyo and existed as a deputy general at the level of a general. As a deputy general, that is, Li Xiao and Baba Nobufang are of the same rank, and they are also directly subordinate to Takeda Shinxuan's retainers.

The Nishina family in Azumi Prefecture, the Kiso family in Chikuma Prefecture, and the people of the two prefectures were classified as direct subordinates of the Baba Nobubo and had the right to be directly transferred. In this way, the horse farm Shinfang undoubtedly increased his strength greatly, and officially became a general with a heavy army in his hands, and he was a veritable commander of the front army.

"Katsuyori Suwa."

When Takeda Shingen pointed out Takeda Katsuyori's name, the Takeda family generals suddenly became excited, and their eyes looked at him in unison.

"Oh!"

Takeda Katsuyori's body trembled slightly, obviously a little excited.

Takeda Shingen looked at Takeda Katsuyori with eyes that seemed to contain a hint of expectation, and only listened to him say slowly: "I remove you from the post of the county leader of Ina County, and replace it with Akiyama Nobutomo." ”

"Oh."

"Suwa Katsuyori obeys orders, I order you to be the commander of the Ueno Front, and add 15,000 stone to Zhiyuki, Takeda Nobutoyo, Sanada Yutaka, and Kohata Kenshige are assigned to you to cooperate in your attack on Ueno Province."

As soon as Takeda Shingen's voice fell, although there was still silence in the castle tower, the eyes of the Takeda family generals looking at Takeda Katsuyori contained all kinds of emotions, jealousy, envy, resentment, happiness, praise, expectation, and so on.

However, no one will slander Takeda Shingen's nepotism, although Takeda Katsuyori is only 16 years old, but his military exploits in Shirane Mountain and Iwaki Castle are enough to prove his ability and responsibility. He deserves to be the commander of the Ueno Front.

Looking at Takeda Katsuyori's excited and uncontrollable appearance, Li Xiao couldn't help but feel relieved, his hard work in the past year has finally not been in vain, Takeda Katsuyori has changed from the reckless and impulsive teenager at the beginning, and finally turned into a man who can take on one side alone.

It's just that Li Xiao still feels a little regretful, because he can't see Takeda Yoshinobu's expression here, if Takeda Yoshinobu sees this scene, I don't know if he will be so jealous that he will swing his knife from the palace on the spot.

However, Li Xiao looked at the traces of Xinqiu, the faces of the two fathers and sons, shock, disbelief, anger, envy, jealousy and hatred, and still felt a little refreshed in the bottom of his heart.

You must know that Takeda Nobutoyo, Sanada Yutaka, and Kohata Kenshige are all generals.

Sanada Yutaka is a famous minister in the Takeda family's ability and resourcefulness comparable to Yamamoto Kansuke, and the Sanada family under his command is also a famous minister and a good general, which can be called a reserve base for talents.

And Kohata Kenshige, Kohata Nobutaha father and son are all fierce generals, not to mention, it is the Kohata Chibei under his command, which can be called a strong army in the Takeda family that can be as famous as the Akabei cavalry under the command of Iitomi Huchang.

Although Takeda Nobutoyo was mediocre, his father Takeda Nobuyoshi still left him Kojujo and nearly a thousand troops that could be mobilized.

In fact, in the Takeda Katsuyori retainers' group, although Li Xiao and Baba Masabo were gone, they gained three important retainers, Takeda Nobutoyo, Sanada Yutaka, and Kohata Kenshige, and the gains were actually far greater than the expenditures. A total of nearly 5,000 troops under Takeda Katsuyori can be deployed.

"Your Highness."

Seeing that Takeda Katsuyori was almost about to burst into tears, Li Xiao still reminded him softly not to lose his temper.

"Oh!"

Takeda Katsuyori, Takeda Nobutoyo, Sanada Yutaka, and Kohata Kenshige agreed in unison. And the retainers of Takeda Katsuyori were also very excited, Sanada Masayuki, Okuma Ashide, and the Hoshina brothers, Akibe Masatada, Akiyama kinhisa, Takeuchi and Gozaemon, Abe Sosada and other retainers fought bloody battles under Takeda Katsuyori.

Isn't it just waiting for the day when Takeda Katsuyori will make his career?

Takeda Shingen looked at Takeda Katsuyori and asked, "Nishiueno's strategy is the top priority of my Takeda family, do you have any plans for Katsuyori?" ”

Although Takeda Katsuyori was excited, he replied without hesitation: "Back to my father, Katsuyori thinks that the most important thing in Nishiueno lies in Minowa Castle, and I will use the tactics of cutting down its branches and leaves and then cutting off its roots, first gradually clearing the branches of Minowa Castle, isolating them, and finally conquering them in one fell swoop." ”

"Good!" Takeda Shingen praised loudly, which coincided with his intentions,

Takeda Shingen put his hand to Takeda Katsuyori and said loudly: "Katsuyori, it seems that there is nothing wrong with me handing over the strategy of Ueno Province to you, and in addition, I will send Lord Naito as your deputy general to cooperate with you in attacking Ueno Province, don't live up to my expectations, do a good job!" ”

Historically, after Takeda Shingen was defeated by Nagano Yemasa under Minowa Castle six times, the Takeda army changed to the tactics of cutting down its branches and leaves, and then cut off its roots, and completed the purge of the branches of Minowa Castle in 1565, completely isolating Minowa Castle, and launched a general attack on Minowa Castle in 1566 the following year, captured Minowa Castle, and completed the domination of Nishi-Ueno.

Later, in the battle between the Takeda family and the Hojo family, the lord of Minowa Castle, Asarishi Nobune, was killed in battle, and Takeda Shingen ordered the general Naito Masatoyo to replace him, and led the Minowa people as the commander of the Ueno Front. At this point, Naito Masatoyo has a heavy army in his hands and is officially among the four kings of Takeda.

Unlike history, Takeda Katsuyori was born, so that Takeda Shingen will rest assured that he and Naito Masatoyo will hand over Nishiueno's strategy and reading power to him.

The former general of the Nishi-Ueno Front, Naito Masatyo, was only used as the deputy general of Takeda Katsuyori as an auxiliary attack.

I don't know if it's a coincidence or a reference, but the Oda Legion establishment established by Oda Nobunaga later is very similar to Takeda Shingen's corps commander responsibility system.

Before the Honnoji Incident, in addition to the army directly under the banner of Oda Nobunaga, there were also five major army corps.

They were the Higashiyama Road Front, the commander of the corps, Oda Nobutada (later replaced by Takigawa Kazuki); Hokuriku Provincial Front, corps commander Katsuie Shibata; Sanyo Provincial Army, Commander Hashiba Hideyoshi; San'in (Harmony) Provincial Army, Commander Akechi Mitsuhide; Nankaido Front, Corps Commander Niwa Nagahide; Tokaido Front, Corps Commander Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Of these five major front armies, except for Tokugawa Ieyasu, the remaining four are all important ministers of the spectrum who were single-handedly promoted by Oda Nobunaga, and they can be entrusted with important tasks and take on one side alone.

Each front army was a lineage minister, and the cavalry was strongly matched, plus the local people, to form a combined army to attack in all directions, and Oda Nobunaga was in the center to dispatch as a countermeasure.

And the offensive of Takeda Shingen's side against Echigo is the same.

Takeda Shingen sat in the Hesaki Pavilion and stood still, and ordered the three genealogical ministers of Baba Nobubo, Takaban Masanobu, and Naito Masato, to be matched with the retainers and the people of the country to raid separately.

In this way, each front army is solely responsible for one person, completing the combat ability of reading power, and forming a very strong cohesion and combat effectiveness, compared with the previous daimyo, by the many high-ranking wealthy families under his command, the 'multinational force' composed of the people, the combat power is not much stronger.

Every front army is an arrow, so Takeda Shingen is like raising a big trident and poking horizontally at the big dragon Echigo.

The military discussion ended, and this military discussion affected the strategic direction of the entire Takeda family in the future, and the Takeda family will walk out of the castle tower with different moods.

After the generals walked out, in the end, Takeda Shingen will Takeda Katsuyori, and Li Xiao will be left alone.

Takeda Shingen's eyes swept over the two of them, and suddenly threw a letter in front of the two, and said with a straight face: "What's going on?" ”

Li Xiao took a look, this letter was exactly what he gave to Yokotani Yutada, the leader of my wife ninja.