"What Uesugi and Oda are joining forces to attack?"

Hearing this news, the generals who followed Li Xiao's strategy this time were all shocked.

Uesugi Kenshin was recognized as the world's first master of war after the confident Gengo, and now he personally led an army of 12,000 from Kasuga Mountain Castle.

And the Oda family is also in the middle of the sky at the moment, and this time it is also the Yushiba that has recently destroyed Asai and gained fame in, the Wise Army.

Hidecho Hashiba and Mitsuhide Akechi are both fierce generals who are now famous in the Oda family, and they are on a par with Shibata Katsuie.

At present, Oda Uesugi is forming an offensive against Li Xiao together.

These two forces join forces together, and at the moment they can change to any force in the world, and they cannot be treated calmly, and a slight carelessness will be the end of the destruction of the family's name and the destruction of the foundation.

Hideji Kano first said: "My lord, only a few of us have known about this news at the moment, but it is foreseeable that the news will soon spread throughout Noto, and I think if the local Noto clan hears the news, what kind of attitude will they have, and the long continuation of the Seven Tails Castle will also take any attitude." Lord, at the moment, our army is outside, and the ability of the family is caught in the combined attack of the two powerhouses in the world, the situation is critical, and the lord is asked to make a decision quickly. ”

"My lord, I also think that Kano-sama's opinion is very reasonable," Shioka Kazuha said in a speech on the side, "The only time now is for a strong man to break his wrist and withdraw his troops from Noto to return to Echichu to fight against Uesugi Kenshin, and then ask the Minami Shinano Akiyama Army to reinforce Kajita Castle. ”

"It can't be like this," the Uchijima clan said immediately, "If we withdraw our troops from Nanao Castle now, all the hard work of our army will be in vain, such as the rebellious Onai Keitaka, Yusa Sumitsu will definitely defect to the Hatakeyama family again, and the other Noto Hao clans of the Takeda family who are attached to me will be liquidated as traitors." ”

"In this way, we will not only lose our previous achievements in Noto, but also return to Noto in the future."

"Uchijima Hyogo," Shioka Kazuha shouted in a deep voice, "It's a pity to give up Noto, but who is more important than Echichu's skills and Kajida Castle, do you still have to hesitate?" ”

Uchijima said: "I just think it's a pity to give up on this, and if Shioka-sama thinks it's wrong, I will stick to my opinion, and in the end, I will ask the lord to return the ruling." ”

Yamamoto Kanzo on the side said, "My lord, I just think that even if I ask Akiyama-sama for help in Mino, I won't get any response with the other party's current relationship. ”

After a pause, Yamamoto Kanzo said: "My lord, to be honest, we are now in a dilemma, please forgive your subordinates, it was a mistake to march into Noto in the first place." ”

After listening to Yamamoto's words, Li Xiao turned his head to look and saw his retainer, with a trace of untamed gaze in his eyes.

Li Xiao had seen such a gaze in the eyes of his father Kansuke Yamamoto before, but this was true of all those who were conceited and intelligent.

However, compared to his father, Yamamoto Kanzo is still too sharp.

"Presumptuous, are you questioning the decision made by the lord and the retainers together?" Shigang Yiyu immediately scolded.

"Don't dare, just say to the lord, it's the duty of a samurai." Yamamoto Kanzo looked at Li Xiao's gaze and said so.

Li Xiao raised his hand and stopped Shi Gang Yiyu's intention to scold.

Li Xiao said with a smile: "Kanzang really has the style of a father, and I also hope that you can continue to be so outspoken." ”

Yamamoto Kanzo was slightly stunned when he heard this.

Li Xiao continued: "But I will never do such an uncertain thing, to tell the truth, this time Uesugi Oda joined forces to attack, I already have a way to deal with it." ”

Listening to Li Xiaozhi's words, all the retainers were stunned.

Li Xiaojiang's face sank, and he said: "The unfavorable situation of the two-front battle of the Hida Etsuchu Army at the beginning cannot be seen with the ability of Nobunaga and Humility and Faith. ”

"Ladies and gentlemen, my main army will continue to besiege the Seven Tails City and will not evacuate, and this news does not have to be hidden from the Noto Hao clan, tell them that I have a perfect plan, even if Yuezhong and Meino lose their territory, the determination to capture the Seven Tails City will never change!" …,

When all the retainers saw Li Xiao's decisive words, they all agreed with a bang.

August.

The main force of the Uesugi army resisted the border of China.

In the face of the main army of Echigo, and it was Uesugi Kenshin who personally led the troops, the Takeda army unexpectedly did not take a dead defense, but instead Takenaka Shigeharu set up a heavy ambush five miles away from the Tenjin Mountain Castle, and broke the Uesugi army's forward Yamamotoji Dingchang team, beheading more than 200 ranks.

After a small victory, after defeating the spirit of the Echigo army, the Takeda army retreated to Tenjinyama Castle and Matsukura Castle.

Hearing of the defeat of the front, Uesugi Kenshin was furious, so he led his army to surround Matsukura Castle.

Upon hearing the news of the emergency in Matsukura Castle, Li Xiao immediately ordered the Jinbao Nagaken of Toyama Castle to lead an army to reinforce him.

On the other side, Hashiba Hidecho and Akemitsu Hideshi also headed for Kajida Castle.

Hashiba Hide's growth first attacked Ichiyanagi Castle, capturing the castle in one fell swoop, and severing the connection between Kajida Castle and Gujo Hachiman Castle.

After that, the Wise Legion directly broke through and approached.

Kajida Castle.

The Oda Army, with a water-colored white background on its back, is slowly approaching Kajida Castle.

Akechi Mitsuhide held his military equipment and stood on the hillside looking at Kajida Castle in the morning light.

The land of Mino was originally the place where the Akechi clan started, so Akechi Mitsuhide was extremely familiar with the local terrain, and now the family crest of the bellflower pattern has returned to his hometown, which makes him feel infinite emotion for a while.

As a result of the dispute between Saito Michizo and Saito Yoshiryu's father and son, Akechi Mitsuhide, who supported Michizo, and his clansmen were forced to leave Mino.

And now that Akechi Mitsuhide can finally lead his army and set foot on Mino again, how can he be excited.

Just when Akechi Mitsuhide sighed, he saw a group of ashigaru teams dressed in various costumes appear from the foot of the mountain on the other side.

This ashigaru team is not only dressed up, but even if it is sufficient, some are complete, some are just one or two, or even none, all kinds of unkempt ashigaru dress.

Immediately behind the ashigaru team, the horse seal of the thousand-layer scoop appeared in the distance.

This scene made the wise show on the side spit disdainfully, and said contemptuously: "Sure enough, it's a group of goods who can't get on the table." ”

Wise Mitsuhide smiled indifferently and said: "Xiuman can't look at people one-sidedly, I worked with him in Kyoto back then, but it is undeniable that he is a talented person. He has made great contributions to the Oda family many times, from a grass farmer to an old man, and he must not be able to do otherwise. ”

"Thank you, father-in-law, for your teachings." Wise Xiuman listened.

Akechi Mitsuhide nodded, and said: "But what I hate most about him is not his background, and his face of flattery and flattery, pleasing the lord's favor, such a character is definitely not the work of an upright samurai." ”

When Akechi Mitsuhide and Akechi Hideman are talking.

The flattering Hashiba Hideyoshi who was flattering and pleasing the lord in their mouths rode a fast horse straight up the mountain.

When he was about to walk in front of them, he looked elated, waved his horsewhip and said loudly: "Hinata Shou-sama, Hyuga-sama, Hinata Mamoru-sama, long time no see!" ”

Wise Xiuman snorted and said, "When did you have this relationship, if you don't know the situation, you still think that your father-in-law and this monkey are familiar with each other." ”

Akechi Mitsuhide smiled slightly when he heard this, put his hands behind his back, and stood in place, while Hashiba Hideyoshi galloped in front of the two, turned over and dismounted, and said in his unique loud voice: "Hinata Mamoru Mamoru, I haven't seen you for a long time, and I really miss it." ”

Akechi Mitsuhide smiled gently and said, "When Kanesaki broke off, we didn't just see each other, and this parting was only three years. ”

Hashiba Hideyoshi didn't seem to understand the alienation in Akechi Mitsuhide's words, but looked like he didn't have a castle and laughed: "Three years, by the way, when Kanesaki was broken, if it weren't for the support of Lord Hinatamoru, my monkey would have died halfway through, I have always remembered this kindness, and I will thank ...... today"...,

Wise Mitsuhide raised his hand, interrupted Yushiba Hideyoshi's words to bring the relationship between the two closer, and said directly: "At that time, it was all for the lord, but it was just my business, and Lord Yushiba didn't have to worry about it, but this time he attacked Kaji Tian Castle, Yushiba, no, it was Lord Chikuzen Mori, how many troops came here." ”

Hearing Akechi Mitsuhide mention the matter, Hashiba Hideyoshi patted his chest and said: "Lord Hyugamo, don't worry, the lord of the first hearing has issued an order to crusade against the Takeda family, and in the land of the three counties of North Omi, I have carried out the largest mobilization, plus the ronin group, a total of 4,000 troops. ”

"At the moment, there are 3,000 people, and there are still 1,000 people in Yiliu City, and they can arrive tomorrow."

"I see." Akechi Mitsuhide nodded, and glanced at Yamashita Hideyoshi's team, which was dressed like Hanako, and the four thousand people were indeed the best mobilized in terms of Hashiba Hideyoshi's 100,000 stone Zhixing.

It's no wonder that there are so many people with incomplete equipment, and I heard that the starting team of this Shiba Hideyoshi is also the water thieves of the Kiso River, so it is not a matter of thinking about them to reach the level of the Wise Army.

"Very good, with the cooperation of Kinoshita-sama's army, plus this team, I have full confidence to take this Kajida Castle."

Wise Guangxiu's voice just fell.

At this time, a fast horse galloped up the mountain, and the mark on the other party's flag was Oda Nobunaga's confidant.

This indicates that Nobunaga has an urgent military message.

"Lord Hyuga, Lord Chikuzen, Lord Chikuzen has an urgent order, please two of you temporarily stop attacking Kajida Castle and wait for the Lord Army."

"What is it to deal with a Kajida Castle, and the lord wants to go out in person?"

Akechi Mitsuhide and Hashiba Hideyoshi were both shocked.

Akechi Mitsuhide's temper suddenly exploded, and he said: "At the beginning, it was my proposal to the lord to attack Kaji Tian Castle, and the lord also handed it over to me, and now the lord personally led a large army to come, is it a distrust of my ability?" ”

Seeing that Akechi Mitsuhide was angry, this envoy suddenly felt a pang in his heart, thinking that Master Akechi was a gentle and upright martial artist, and it was true when he saw it today.

The envoy hurriedly said: "Hinata Mamoru is angry, it's not that the lord doesn't trust Your Excellency, and there is news from Hosaku that the Takeda Army has sent reinforcements to Kajida Castle. ”

"Reinforcements? Even if the Akiyama Legion goes into battle, it shouldn't be, let the lord go out in person! Just leave these little things to us. Hashiba Hideyoshi said to help Akechi Mitsuhide.

"It's not the Akiyama Army, but the main force of the Takeda Army led by Katsuyori Gong from the Hesakizaki Pavilion!"

"What?"

As soon as the words fell, all those present were shocked by the news.

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