"O sinister Sagami lion!"

As soon as Takahashi Shaoyun heard Hojo Shiyasu's words, he immediately secretly screamed badly. Sure enough, as soon as Hojo Shiyasu's words came out, Edo Castle was silent at this time, basically except for the few retainers from the Luo family, including Taida Yasushi, and even everyone from Enoe Standing stood stunned, they all looked at Takahashi Shaoyun with complicated expressions, but did not say a word.

"Damn Hojo Shiyasu, in one word, he resolved the military spirit of the defenders. When Hojo said this, he blamed the defenders for the siege on me. In that case, how will the defenders view me? ”

Takahashi Shaoyun secretly blamed himself for accidentally falling into the trick for a while. At present, Hojo Shiyasu is going to take advantage of his fledgling time to cut himself off, so as not to assist the Enoe-Imagawa family to threaten the Hojo family in the future. Hojo Shiyasu's surrender to Takahashi Shaoyun on the surface, if Takahashi Shaoyun agrees, it is the best.

It's a pity that it is impossible for Takahashi Shaoyun to agree to Hojo Shiyasu, not to mention that the defenders are in full view. It was he who had seriously injured the Hojo family's general, Toyama Tsunaki, and had formed a great enmity with the Hojo family. After the surrender, although the Hojo clan would accept him, the Hojo family generals would not be able to rest with him lightly. Besides, with the current strength of the Hojo family, how can it be compared with the Luo family? With Hojo's ability, how can he compare with his own lord, Luo Masara?

Therefore, Takahashi Shaoyun's choice must not be agreed, but being said by Hojo Shiyasu has put Takahashi Shaoyun in a very unfavorable situation, how to resolve this? If you explain to the defenders in vain, you will give others the opportunity to give truth and authority. Caused more mutual suspicion within the coalition forces.

Thereupon. After thinking hard for a while. Takahashi Shaoyun suddenly raised his head and laughed: "Hahaha...... Dr. Sakyo, it's my honor that you think so highly of me Takahashi Shaoyun, and it's not impossible for me to surrender to you. ”

After hearing this, Hojo Shiyasu let out an "oh" sound, and then asked in surprise: "Is there any other condition that cannot be achieved?" ”

"Not bad!" Takahashi Shaoyun stretched out his hand and pointed at Hojo Shiyasu and said. "I have heard for a long time that Dr. Zuojing is superb in martial arts, Takahashi Shaoyun has always wanted to ask for advice, if Dr. Zuojing wins the competition with Takahashi Shaoyun, Takahashi Shaoyun is willing to lead the horse to Dr. Zuojing, if he does not win, how about asking Dr. Zuojing to withdraw from the army?"

In the end, Takahashi Shaoyun added: "Doctor Zuojing, do you dare to fight with me Takahashi Shaoyun?" ”

Takahashi Shaoyun's loud words, word for word, were transmitted to Hojo Shiyasu. and in the ears of the Hojo family generals behind him.

Although the Hojo family is not very clear, Takahashi Shaoyun's bravery is not so long ago. Takahashi Shouncai was seriously injured by the Hojo family's fierce Toyama Tsunakei, who is still uncertain about his life and death. In comparison, his lord Hojo Shiyasu is only a general, but he is not a master of martial arts. Therefore, the lord Hojo clan Yasu was categorically unable to respond to the battle, and if the lord agreed to Takahashi Shaoyun's invitation to fight, then the Hojo family retainers would definitely come forward to advise.

And logically speaking, Takahashi Shaoyun provoked Hojo Shikang to make a ride, and Hojo Shikang could refuse on the grounds of disparity in status, but now he is trying to recruit Takahashi Shaoyun as his subordinate, and he doesn't dare to agree to the competition, which is too timid, worthy of the name of Sagami.

If the same Hojo Shiyasu agreed, Takahashi Shaoyun naturally couldn't ask for it, and if he didn't agree, no matter how suitable the reason he made, his face would be cut. Since Hojo Shiyasu can force Takahashi Shaoyun into a dilemma, Takahashi Shaoyun is also not to be outdone, counterattacking with a blow, and simply you can't get off the table.

In the end, the Hojo clan smiled, raised his horsewhip, pointed to Takahashi Shaoyun on the arrow oar, and said: "I really deserve to be a fierce general, Takahashi Shaoyun, if I were just an ordinary samurai, then I would definitely fight your Excellency to the death." It's a pity that I have a heavy responsibility on my shoulders, and I am burdened with the expectations of tens of thousands of soldiers of the Hojo family, so I must not take the risk myself. Therefore, I beg your pardon for not being able to accept your invitation. ”

Hearing Hojo Shiyasu's explanation, Takahashi Shaoyun secretly praised in his heart, nodded at the same time, and said: "Doctor Sakyo, what you said is right, since Your Excellency has a heavy responsibility, you will definitely understand my thoughts." As a samurai, you have to fulfill the duties of your subordinates, and it is absolutely impossible to betray your loyalty in order to survive your life. And the whole city of my garrison is full of people who are willing to die for their own families, and if they want to betray their own families for the sake of their lives, they will definitely refuse! ”

Takahashi Shaoyun's words resounded throughout Edo Castle, and every defender was listening to them. As one or two soldiers were the first to shout, the soldiers all over the city responded.

"Takahashi Shaoyun, that's a good point."

"Well said."

"We are all willing to stay with Lord Takahashi Shaoyun."

The defenders of the city were full of emotion, and the shouts were higher and higher.

"It worked!" Takahashi Shaoyun was overjoyed in his heart, and at this time, he suddenly felt a tap on his shoulder. It turned out to be the guy Taitian Yasuzi, I saw this guy stretch out his hand and pat Takahashi Shaoyun on the shoulder, nodded, and said in a deep voice: "Takahashi-sama, well said." The other generals of the defending army also clenched their fists and looked at Takahashi Shaoyun with support and trust.

Takahashi Shaoyun's heart was clear, and he stretched out his hand to point backwards at Hojo Shiyasu under the castle, and said, "Doctor Zuojing, did you hear that?" This is the cry of my defenders, if you want to break through my Edo Castle, please be prepared to exchange 10,000 lives, this will be the corpse of the Hojo Army and a sea of blood, it is useless to say more, Dr. Sakyo please go back! Otherwise, the iron cannons of our army will go out. ”

Hojo Clan Yasu looked at the top of the city in a daze, nodded and said, "Takahashi Shaoyun, you are really the person that my Hojo clan Yasu values. But one day, you will be a retainer of my Hojo family. Hahaha......"

After saying that, Hojo turned his horse's head and rode his horse to the rear, and at this time, the defenders of the Ashibashi Light Railway Artillery Team transferred by Takahashi Shaoyun just arrived at the curved wheel.

Hojo Shiyasu returned to the Hojo family's army formation, and the Hojo family generals surrounded him.

Hojo Shiyasu looked directly at a veteran with a gray beard and an elegant temperament. said, "Uncle." Your ploy has failed. Not only was the other party's military spirit not disintegrated, but it was even more solidified anyway. Tomorrow's siege looks like another bloody battle. ”

The veteran who was called his uncle by the Hojo clan Yasuzun was the third brother of the Hojo clan who was the father of the Hojo clan, Hojo Phantom An.

Hojo Phantom Nunnery smiled, pinched his long beard and said: "It's not that there is no gain at all, lord, when I see it today, this Takahashi Shaoyun is really a strong opponent of both wisdom and bravery, and it strengthens our determination to eradicate him, isn't it?" Otherwise, wait for him to return to Enoe-Imagawa's house. With the enmity between the family and the Imagawa family this time, the two families are naturally enemies, and since this is the case, this person will be eliminated! What's more, this time our army is besieging Edo Castle, what can Takahashi Shaoyun do even if he is brave and unparalleled? All the wisdom has been exhausted, and it is categorically impossible to get out of here alive. ”

Hojo nodded and said, "That's fine." ”

After saying that, the Hojo clan raised his horse whip and rode back to the camp on his war horse, and the Hojo family generals followed one after another.

Only Hojo Han-an remained at the end and glanced back at Edo Castle. said in a low voice: "Prince Xinliang, Takahashi Shaoyun." Ghost Hundred Martial Warriors, these people from the Imagawa family in Yuanjiang are afraid that they will be the fierce rivals of my Hojo family in the future! ”

The next morning, Edo Castle was immersed in a thick fog, and the taiko drums of the Hojo family's army were already beating. The Battle of Edo Castle has officially begun! With an absolute superiority of 10,000 troops, the Hojo family besieged Edo Castle so much that it was difficult for Asuka to enter.

At this moment, the first team of the Hojo family to attack Edo Castle was built on a small hill only 500 meters away from the castle, which was the remains of the castle town of Edo Castle, and now those charred remnants have been cleaned up and converted into the forward position of the Jojo family's army to attack the castle.

The water vapor of the rivers and seas near Edo Castle was constantly steaming, and there was a fog that covered the sky in front of me, like a huge curtain hanging low. Looking from the main camp of the Hojo Army's Ichiban team, there was a white expanse everywhere, and the outer Maru Tengu Maru earthen ramparts, Ishigaki, and Horikiri of Edo Castle could not even see a vague outline.

"Such a thick fog always reminds me of the bloody battle of the night attack on Heyue." The general in charge of the first team's attack is none other than the famous general of the Hojo family, Yasuei Shimizu, who was born in Izu.

At this moment, Yasuei Shimizu was sitting on top of the maza, holding the military equipment, and he was sitting beside him, and as an auxiliary team to attack, Izu Sogasawara Nobuyo.

These two are both from the Izu people, and they are also veterans of the Hojo family, and in the battle of the night attack of Kawagoe, the two also fought side by side with the Hojo clan, and both showed xiàn bravery, and were awarded the blood-stained feeling by the Hojo clanyasu. Now they are jointly entrusted with the task of attacking Edo Castle Ichiban by Hojo Shiyasu.

Kasawara Nobuyi nodded and said: "The bloody battle of the night attack of Kawagoe is still vivid, I have fought for half my life, and I have never seen so many people die, and how many heroes of the Hojo family have been annihilated in this battle. "During the Kawagoe Night Raid, he was a brave general in the first formation of the Hojo family army as a surprise attack on the base camp of the two Uesugi armies of Yamauchi and Ogiya.

After a pause, Kasawara Shinwei continued: "Judging from the previous defeat and serious injuries in the Battle of Toyama Tsunakei, we must not underestimate the combat power of Edo Castle because of the small number of soldiers in Edo Castle. This siege should be prepared with sufficient sacrifices. ”

When Shimizu Yasuei heard this, he laughed and said, "If you are afraid of sacrifice, you are not worthy of being called a samurai of the Hojo family." ”

After finishing speaking, Shimizu Yasuei stood up and shouted at the bottom of the mountain: "Where are the warriors of my Hojo family? ”

"Oh!" A tsunami-like cry could be heard from below the hills.

Qing Shui Kangying's face was solemn, and he pressed the iron armor in his hand down, and two words burst out of his mouth: "Out of battle!" ”

"Oh!"

There was a sound of flags rattling at the foot of the mountain, and then the drums slammed and thumped, and in the fog, there was no sign of the army coming out, only the sound of countless soldiers' footsteps on the ground, as if rustling in everyone's heart. At this moment, countless soldiers of the Hojo family gathered under Edo Castle.

The road up the mountain is not wide, and the Kogakutsumi of the Hojo family army is working hard to widen it so that the follow-up forces can be deployed sufficiently. The first sequence of the siege was dominated by miscellaneous soldiers, who walked in front of them carrying arrowboards, bags of sand and dirt, and large wooden stakes at the siege gate. The follow-up was the samurai of the Hojo family, with spears and bows, and iron cannons, advancing in order.

As the Hojo family army advanced, the outline of Edo Castle gradually became clearer. The front of the mountain road leading to is the Demaru Tengu Maru of Edo Castle, after a Horikiri. It is a four-room high stone wall. Above the stone wall is a curver with another layer of wood. There is a black hole in the crank wheel at intervals for shooting.

On the left and right sides of the stone wall. There was also a tall arrow oar, and several defenders were stationed above it with iron cannons and bows and arrows. On the tiger's mouth in the center of the stone wall is the Otemon Gate, which is also the destination of the siege army.

The fog still enveloped Edo Castle. On the mountain road, a steady stream of black-clad and black-armored Hojo family troops continued to advance, and they were advancing cautiously from the beginning to the end, with the flag behind them waving with the mountain wind. It is shaking violently.

The fifth from the left is an ordinary Hojo family Ashigaru, a native of the Sagami country of the Hojo family, who was drafted into the army in the military service order issued by the lord in response to the Hojo clan's Yasu-sama going to Edo Castle. At this time, he was wearing a bamboo goss and a spear in his hand, staring at Edo Castle shrouded in white fog with apprehension.

Before leaving the battle, Yasuei-sama Shimizu had ordered any ashigaru soldiers who attacked Edo Castle with a spear. Zhixing, who will be given a hundred stone territory, will officially become a samurai. For the fifth from the left. This is an ordinary person who was promoted to a samurai in one fell swoop, and a good opportunity for a carp to leap into the dragon gate. He longed to make a contribution, but deep down he couldn't help but fear that he would lose his life in battle.

Thinking of the few acres of thin fields at home, as well as his wife, who is not outstanding in appearance but has a gentle temperament, he still feels that he can save his life.

"Fifth from the left, what do you think?" Then a punch hit Zuo Wu's head hard, although his head was wrapped in a hat, Zuo Wu was still dizzy by this punch. The one who punched the left five was the head of the team's Ashigaru group, Rokuro Guard, who was a rude samurai who was always beating and scolding them, the inferior ashigaru. Left Go, like many Ashigaru soldiers, hated this man.

"I'm about to go into battle, and I'm going to die if I'm cranky, you know? Teach you a bunch of stinky boys who haven't dried up, how much saliva you want to waste my Uncle Liulang! ”

Rokuro Bingwei roared rudely, and even scolded Zuo Wu with his fists and feet, the foggy weather, and the feeling of facing life and death when he went out of battle, all made his originally irritable temper even more irritable.

After Zuo Wu was beaten and scolded, he continued to swallow his anger and move forward silently. Within 30 rooms in front of the Otemon Gate, the cross-section of the mountain path suddenly shrank, and only 20 rooms were left wide. One side of the mountain road is bordered by a cliff, and on the other side of the mountain is Ninomaru of Edo Castle.

The bottom of Ninomaru was built with an earthen rampart and a stone wall to prevent enemy troops from climbing. At the same time, the narrow room opened on the Ninomaru curved wheel and the narrow room between the main gate of the Tengu Maru formed a crossfire, which made it convenient for the defenders to use bows and arrows and iron cannons to kill and injure the enemy troops attacking the city head-on.

Zuo Wu looked at the miscellaneous soldiers who were not wearing any armor, and first put down the arrow board wrapped in straw on the outside and solid wood on the inside, facing the Otemon on the side, and put down Ninomaru. According to Rokuro Guard, such an arrow shield protected both the bow and arrows from the bow and the fire of the iron cannon.

As soon as each of the shields was placed, Rokuro Guards gave the order to let several Hojo family Ashigaru hide behind them. Then the miscellaneous soldiers of the Hojo family continued to advance, and they trotted all the way with dirt bags on their backs, bowed down, and began to fill the Horikiri in front of Tengu Maru.

And at this moment, the iron cannon of the defenders in the narrow room of the Tengu Maru warp wheel opened fire. The roaring sound of the iron cannon made Zuo Wu, who was out of the battle for the first time, tremble uncontrollably, throw his spear aside, and curl his body tightly behind the arrow shield. He screamed loudly in panic.

"Bastard, what's it called!"

Rokuro Bei slapped another palm on Zuogo's face, and he shouted angrily, pressing his hand to the katana at his waist. Zuo Wu looked at his expression and had no doubt that if he screamed again, he would kill himself with one sword. Zuo Wu immediately nodded, indicating that he would keep to himself, but his legs were still shaking like swings.

At this time, I heard the sound of iron cannons, and a muffled snort came, and Zuo Wu quietly looked sideways from the edge of the arrow shield, only to see the miscellaneous soldiers of the Hojo family who rushed forward under the fire of the iron cannon bows and arrows, and they were shot or hit by arrows, and threw the dirt bags in their hands on the ground.

The combat effectiveness of these miscellaneous soldiers, not to mention the samurai, is not even as good as the ashigaru, and after a few rounds of shooting by the defenders, these miscellaneous soldiers began to break and flee.

"A bunch of cowards," Rokuro scolded as he reached out and waved back, signaling his Ashigaru soldiers to move.

Just after the miscellaneous soldiers retreated, at this time, a large number of Hojo family soldiers with small flags on their backs and black armor, and the follow-up Ashigaru soldiers were dispatched. They dropped their spears one after another, rushed up to take the dirt bags that had been dropped in front of them, and then braved the bullets of the defenders to fill Horikiri. The Hojo family was then hit by the defenders' guns and arrows, and fell to the ground, but they still fought their way forward.

At this time, the left five heard the sound of an iron cannon again, and the iron cannon in the narrow room of the defender Ninomaru, which was originally located above their heads, also fired, and the arrows and projectiles were fired. Suddenly, the Hojo family army in front and behind was killed and wounded again.

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