Mori Chang Köller stopped his horse and saw that the bridge ahead was broken.

The returning samurai reported to Mori Changke and said, "My lord, the bridge cannot be repaired for a while. Even if the repair is completed, it will be delayed until tomorrow. ”

Hearing this, Sen Changke couldn't help but say angrily: "Bastard, the Takeda Army is really despicable, and it is not known that it is a sword and a spear, and it specializes in this despicable trick. ”

Seeing this, Sen Changke shouted: "At present, the current water flow is not too turbulent, let me find a shoal to cross the river from nearby!" Be sure to get to Kitanoso Castle before sunset today. ”

The samurai on horseback let out a groov and dismounted to search the riverbank.

Soon after, a samurai on horseback replied, "My lord, there are shoals downstream!" ”

Mori Chang could see that the other party's knees were covered with water stains, his eyes lit up, and he asked, "How deep is the water?" ”

"The deepest part is below your knees."

Sen Changke nodded heavily, waved the horsewhip, and immediately gave the order, saying: "Let's cross the river downstream!" ”

Mori Naga can lead the war horse and slowly move forward among the rocks on the river beach, as do the samurai on horseback behind him.

If you move too fast, the rocks on the river beach are likely to break the hooves of the war horses, and the gains outweigh the losses.

Finally, Mori Naga was able to reach the vicinity of the shoal, where several samurai on horseback were already trekking past.

Mori Chang took the lead, without needing anyone's help, took off his straw sandals, leather foot bag, held the reins in one hand, and crossed the river barefoot.

The river was cold, piercing and freezing to the bone, but fortunately it was not deep, and when Mori Chang could cross half of the river, it was really the deepest than his knees.

The chief couldn't help but be overjoyed, and was waiting to call his subordinates to speed up the crossing of the river.

Suddenly, Mori Changke suddenly felt something in front of him and flew towards his throat.

Before the war, for convenience, the chief did not wear a throat chakra, so his throat was not covered.

Sen Changke secretly said that it was not good, and when he was about to dodge, he was a step too late.

And at this moment, Mori Changke's war horse was suddenly frightened. Raise your neck and scream.

The horse's head stepped forward to block the blow for him.

Seeing blood splattering, Sen Changke looked at it anxiously, only to see a blowing arrow piercing the horse's brain.

Seeing this scene, even when it was so cold, Sen Changke had a cold sweat on his back.

When the samurai on the shore saw that the main general was attacked, they immediately shouted together, and half drew their swords and guarded them on the spot. Half of them mounted their horses and chased into the grass beside the riverbank.

When Mori Nagake went ashore alone, his samurai dragged back the body of a blue-clad ninja on horseback.

Mori Naga could pick it with the tip of his knife, and the ninja's face was covered with seven feet, but it was an ordinary man in his thirties.

But it was the other party who almost took his own life.

"Damn!"

Li Xiao's ninja crowd apparently deliberately destroyed the bridge, and then ambushed in the shallows, and when the Oda army crossed the river, they plotted to assassinate the main general.

Sen Changke picked up a war horse again, and shouted to his subordinates: "Target the village of the north." Do not be weary, even if I die in battle. As long as there is one soldier left, they must also rush to the city. ”

Meanwhile.

In Echizen Province, in Nanjo-gun.

The flag of the Hosokawa Army's Nine Yao Pattern fluttered slowly.

The 5,000 soldiers of the Hosokawa Army were rigorously arrayed at the foot of the mountain, and on the mountain were the 3,000 troops of the Takeda Army.

These three thousand beautiful people. Blocked the Hosokawa Army's way to Kitanosho.

Now the Oda Army has sent reinforcements from all walks of life.

The military strength of the Hosokawa family is the best, less than half a day's distance from Kitanosho Castle. It is the most likely army to attack the castle and relieve the siege of Shibata Katsuya.

Oda Nobutada, Akechi Mitsuhide and other generals all had high hopes for this military situation.

And the general of this Hosokawa army is none other than Hosokawa Fujitaka.

Hosokawa Fujitaka is one of Kyoto's most famous cultural people.

No, Hosokawa Fujitaka is beyond the definition of an ordinary cultural person, and can be called an all-rounder. …,

Hosokawa Fujitaka swordsmanship studied under the sword saint Tsukahara Bu Ling, and is one of the few kendo masters in Kyoto.

In addition to swordsmanship, Hosokawa Fujitaka is also proficient in martial arts, and has obtained Kyoto archery and a master of archery.

When it comes to martial arts, Hosokawa Fujitaka is just a famous samurai in the world.

And the terrifying thing is that Hosokawa Fujitaka is the most popular among the ministers, such as waka, tea ceremony, renge, keju, etc., and even has high attainments in Go, cooking, and ape music.

The most incredible thing is that Hosokawa Fujitaka received the secret transmission of Mieda Nishie's "Ancient and Modern Waka Collection", and he is the only inheritor of ancient and modern teachings in the world.

Now in the main camp of the Hosokawa Army, Hosokawa Fujitaka, who is heavily dressed and full, is sitting on top of the maza, stroking his beard with two fingers, looking a little thoughtful.

As a samurai, Hosokawa Fujitaka, who is also a minister, has a straight and firm gaze, and from the temperament, it is even more elegant, just like the ancient Confucian generals.

Just as Hosokawa Fujitaka was thinking, a corner of the curtain was lifted, and a young general walked in.

"Father, our army is already ready, why don't you delay attacking the Takeda army?"

This man is none other than Hosokawa Tadashi, the eldest son of Hosokawa Fujitaka.

Hosokawa Fujitaka glanced at his eldest son, silently took out a letter from the side, and handed it to Hosokawa Tadashi.

When Hosokawa Tadashi saw the letter, he said in surprise: "Father, this is a secret letter from my cousin, isn't he accompanying His Royal Highness the Princess, and going out to the Takeda family?" ”

At that time, Ashikaga Yoshiaki opposed Oda Nobunaga, and the Hosokawa family also broke into two factions.

Hosokawa Fujitaka was bullish on Nobunaga and supported Nobunaga's side, while his younger brother Mibuchi Fujiei defected to Ashikaga Yoshiaki's side.

After Ashikaga Yoshiaki was defeated and fled to Kai, Mibuchi Fujiei, and his eldest son Mibuchi Akiyo were ordered by Nobunaga to seppuku, while the second son Mibuchi Mitsuyuki was by Ashikaga Yoshiaki's side.

Hosokawa Fujitaka nodded silently and said: "What happened back then, I had no choice but to be optimistic, and I was optimistic about Nobunaga's heroic decision, so I abandoned the palace and voted for it." But Yashiro said that the fate of the family should not be entrusted to one person, and the policy of dividing the peach should be carried out, so the two of us brothers will be divided into two sides. ”

"And to this day, my nephew persuaded me to abandon Oda in accordance with the general trend and go to Takeda, with Ichiro, what do you think?"

Hosokawa Tadashi was about to speak, and when he saw his father's solemn gaze, he couldn't help but swallow the words back into his stomach and think about it carefully. He said, "Father, I have married Tamako, and I have a deep bond with the Oda family. ”

The Tamako that Hosokawa Tadashi said is the famous beauty of the Warring States period, Akechi Tamako, and the daughter of Akechi Mitsuhide.

Hosokawa Fujitaka took a deep look at Hosokawa Tadashi and said, "Yoichiro, you have followed me for many years, but you still haven't made any progress. ”

"In troubled times. Everything is important for the survival of the family name, otherwise Yashiro would rather die than save the family name. And since Tamako married into my Hosokawa family, she is already a member of my Hosokawa family, and she has nothing to do with the wise family, so all her decisions are naturally based on you. How can you take into account the attitude of a wise family because of a woman. ”

Hosokawa Tadashi listened to his father's words, and immediately said, "But my father, Oda Takeda is in the right place. Whoever wins and who loses, who takes the world. The jury is out. Is it too early to lean towards the Takeda family now, after all, the main family is still a retainer of the Oda family. ”

Hosokawa Fujitaka shook his head slowly, and said, "If Nobunaga was alive, I would not hesitate to attack the Shimakatsu army, but you can also see the current Azuchi Temple." Where is the appearance of Nobunaga back then. Even if he is a wise man, he is loyal to the Oda family on the surface, but between me. This person has a lot of ambitions, and I'm afraid he is not willing to live under others. ”

Just as father and son were talking.

An envoy came to report and said, "My lord, the lord of Itami Castle, Kimoru Ikeda, has arrived with two thousand troops. ”…,

"What? Ikeda Tsuneko arrived, but he came quickly. ”

Hosokawa Fujitaka said in a deep voice.

Seeing this, Hosokawa Tadashi said: "Father, now he is the general of the family, and he is ordered to rescue the castle of the north, if he does not move, he will be suspicious of the family, and when the time comes, the suspicion on both sides will be greater." ”

Hosokawa Fujitaka glanced at Hosokawa Tadashi and said, "Yes, Ikeda Hengxing is on the side, if I don't do anything, I'm afraid that the wise lord will not be able to tolerate me." ”

At that moment, Hosokawa Fujitaka made a decision and said to a samurai: "You immediately contact Ikeda-sama, and the two armies will join forces to attack the Shimakatsu army and go to relieve the siege of Kitanosho." ”

The warrior groaned, agreed, and rode away.

Hosokawa Tadashi saw his father make such an arrangement, and he was immediately overjoyed.

Immediately, Hosokawa Fujitaka's eyes narrowed, a somewhat playful smile appeared on his face, and he said: "Yoichiro, you lead Qimoto out of the battle and attack the victorious army of Yamagamijima. ”

Hosokawa Tadashi immediately knelt down and said loudly: "Please rest assured, father, I will do my best to avoid dishonoring my life." ”

Hosokawa Fujitaka smiled lightly and said, "Yoichiro, you are wrong, you don't need to go all out, just make an example of Ikedajun." Tell me that all iron cannons must not be refilled with pellets when firing at ashibashi, but be sure to make a sound! ”

Hosokawa Tadashi was stunned for a moment, and said, "Father, this is a hollow gun!" ”

"Yes, let's do it! Remember, everything must be based on the family business, and if you don't understand this, you will not be worthy of inheriting the Hosokawa family in the future. ”

Hosokawa Tadashi lowered his head and said heavily, "I understand, father, I will do it." ”

Immediately Hosokawa Tadashi walked out of the formation, Hosokawa Fujitaka only listened to his son, and shouted loudly: "Follow me out of battle!" ”

"Oh!"

Hosokawa Fujitaka re-made the Maza, pressed the military allocation under his hand, and muttered to himself: "Shibata Gonroku, Li Xiao, Oda family, Takeda family, interesting." ”

Bang! Bang!

Hit the wood, and slammed the door of Sannomaru again and again.

Now that the sun had turned west, the Takeda army finally broke through the outer pill of Kitanosho Castle before noon with the cooperation of the two sides of the north and south of the city.

In contrast to the outer pill stone castle wall and the curved wheel, it was impossible to adopt a building of this scale in the inner pill, so it could only be built with wood.

For the large barrel of the Takeda Army, the power of the iron cannon was enhanced.

The intensity of the attack has been greatly increased, and the castle of Kitanozhuang is in danger.

But even so, reinforcements from Ikeda Tsuneko, Hosokawa Fujitaka, and Mori Nagako hurried on the way.

The Takeda army is now racing against time, so it is imperative to storm Kitanosho Castle before Oda reinforcements arrive.