Chapter 375: Spying Continues
"Impudent!"
"Don't get closer, or you'll be killed!" The guards quickly noticed that something was wrong and immediately shouted.
But the group of people pretending to be farmers were apparently coming for the family parade. I saw them take out their weapons from the grass on the ground and from the carts, and rushed towards the sedan chair.
For a time, there were swords and guns on the avenue. Those who were chased, those who were hunted down, those who slashed each other with knives, and those who stood beside the sedan chair with weapons in their hands, were in a mess.
At this time, Risa Sagara in the sedan chair had already woken up. Even though she was only eight years old, she could hear what was going on outside. Just when she was scared, she suddenly heard someone outside shouting: "I am loyal in the next official document, and I will hurt my lord." ”
It turned out that several thieves took advantage of the scuffle to quietly approach the sedan chair in an attempt to disadvantage Risa Sagara. happened to be seen by the nearby Kumon Chongzhong, who immediately shouted and killed these people. In fact, he was also very depressed inside. He was originally a retainer of the Hosokawa clan and the son of Shigenobu Ishitani. After that, he became the adopted heir of Komon Masanobu, the lord of Tokuzen Castle in Tosa Province, Kaami-gun, who was also a retainer of the Tenzhu clan. A few months ago, Changzong's family captured Deshan Castle, and his adoptive father was killed in battle, and he and his original biological father and younger brother had been trying to take revenge, but they didn't want to be caught in a sneak attack, so they jumped into a boat on the beach to escape from the enemy. Although he was lucky enough to escape, he encountered a storm and the ship was blown to Bunzen Province in Kyushu. Penniless, he had to become a samurai of the Ouchi family. This time, their group was ordered to escort the daughter of the important minister of the family to Hizen Province, and they thought it was just an errand. I didn't expect this to be the case.
Even so, as the escort of the send-off team, he had to do his duty, so when he found that the sedan chair was in danger, he immediately shot at the person who tried to sneak attack. Under his reminder, several guards around him also reacted and immediately rushed over.
"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and shoot the arrows! Several thieves saw that they couldn't get close to the sedan chair in a hurry, so they shouted.
"Thief, do you dare?" In the anger of Kumon Zhongzhong, these thieves are too treacherous and despicable. But the thieves paid no heed to his angry shouting. Instead, they surrounded him without saying a word. Apparently trying to entangle the guards so that the archers could strike.
"Quick, quickly send someone to Sefukuji City to ask for help!" Kumon Chongzhong shot a thief and forced him back, ignoring his identity as a little samurai, and shouted.
"Hey, it's too late!" The thief on the other side laughed wickedly when he heard this. He was indeed not wrong, just now, the only two war horses in the family sending team were also taken away by the thieves. So the only way to rescue is on foot. The problem is to get to Sefukuji Castle from here, even if it's a run. It's at least half an hour's journey. Not counting the encirclement and interception of these thieves.
"Why don't you release the arrows?" The thief who had just ordered the arrow to be released turned around and shouted.
But he was soon stunned. Because the moment he turned around, he saw that a few guys with extremely fast skills had just finished off the few archers he had brought. His loud shout just caught the attention of these people. I saw one of them suddenly flash a few times and kill him at an unimaginable speed.
"Stop ......" He was about to shout at his men to stop him, but his voice stopped. It turned out that a kunai had been inserted into his throat. The thief at the head snorted and fell to the ground softly. At this time, everyone discovered this group of "uninvited guests".
"Who are you?" Taking advantage of the fact that the opponent was shocked by the sudden appearance of the scene, Kumon Shigetada stabbed the opponent to death with one shot, and then looked at the comer. At least in the eyes of Kumon Shigezhong. This third group of people who have just arrived is obviously here to help them.
"The general of the Luo family, Kato Duanzang." Come humanely.
"The Roche family? The husband's family who sent off the relatives this time? Kumon Chongzhong said. At the moment when he was in his spirit, the earth suddenly shook. Could it be that another enemy soldier has been killed?
Kumon Chongzhong hurriedly looked at the place where the vibration came from out of the corner of his eye.
I saw a group of more than 50 cavalrymen rushing towards with thunder.
"The cavalry general of the Luo family, Isono Yuanchang, is here, and the thief will die quickly!" The leader of the generals shouted as he galloped towards him with a spear in hand.
"Great, brothers. Reinforcements are coming, kill me! Seeing that it was the reinforcements of the Luo family who had arrived, Kumon Chongzhong shouted excitedly, and then raised his gun to kill the other thief.
The sudden reinforcements blinded the thieves who were already in control. Soon. After being strangled by three people, the thieves left behind a corpse and several captives, and then fled in dismay.
"You're very good, are you interested in changing your family?" Isono said to Kumon Shigetada. In the first battle, Kumon Chongzhong showed his might, and won a total of three heads.
"It's not advisable to stay here for a long time, so let's rush back to Gannambo City first." Kato Duanzo on the side looked at the field that had gradually fallen into the night vigilantly, and reminded in a low voice.
"Okay, you leave the two of you and rush to Shifuji City to report the news, and the rest of the people will protect the master mother and go to the Gannan Bo City of your family first." Isono said to Kumon Shigetada. Obviously, Isono thought that Kumon Shigetadashi was the leader of this family sending team.
The send-off team immediately reorganized a little, and at the same time sent two people to Shifuji City to report the news, and then rushed to Gannan Bocheng under the escort of Luo Shifan in the afterglow of the sunset.
On the morning of the second day after the ascension was attacked, Masahiro, who was in Notakayama, finally received the news, along with the results of the overnight interrogation of the prisoners.
"Fortunately, the strange movements of those thieves were discovered by Kato Duanzo, who happened to be on a mission nearby, and immediately summoned the nearby Black Hawk to the rescue, and also asked for help from Gannambok Castle, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable." Kuniji Onishi said.
"Well, the herald commends Kato Danzo and Isono Yuanmasa." Masara said. This time it was indeed very lucky, if it weren't for the fact that Isono Yuanmasa's cavalry team happened to be on a territorial border patrol mission and was preparing to stay overnight at Gannambo Castle, otherwise even if Yoshida Shigemasa, who was in charge of guarding the place, received a request for help from Kato Duanzo, it was very likely that he would not be able to rescue by relying on those walking ashigaru. If this is the case, the send-off team and Kato Duanzo and others who are trapped in the struggle will be in danger. Of course, the first credit this time is still Kato Duanzo, if it weren't for his cleverness, there would definitely be twists and turns in the matter of the two alliances this time.
"I really didn't expect that so many people would be involved in this operation this time." Shinnosuke Akabane on the side said. According to the information provided by the captives, it is likely that the Shoji family, the Tsukushi family, the Harada family in Chikuzen, and even the shadow of the Otomo family were involved in this matter.
"My lord, it's not good." Just then, a samurai stumbled in and exclaimed.
"What's the alarm?" Zhengliang shouted.
"Husband...... Madame has been attacked! ”
"What?"
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