Just when Mao Liyuan learned that an unknown navy was approaching rapidly (it was likely to be the Luo family's navy), due to the limited number of ships, he had to decisively break his wrist, not only gave up a large number of Itsukushima local, Aki country, Bei China and some wealthy army forces in Bigo country, and even abandoned his third son, Kobayakawa Takakei, and then quickly took a boat to evacuate Itsukushima overnight.

And just as Mori Moto was breaking his wrist in Itsukushima, in the Shimazu family council in the Shimazu family council in the distant Satsuma Province of Southern Kyushu, the governor of the Shimazu family and several important ministers of the family were listening to the report of his own family who had just returned from Tsushima Island.

For the Luo family's every move, the Shimazu family is extremely concerned. Especially when its power has extended to the south Kyushu side, it can be said that every move of the Luo family is likely to affect the development strategy of the Shimazu family itself. As early as the Luo family's continuous march to the southeastern region of Bungo Province and Tsushima Island, Shimazu Takahisa sent his family's detectives to closely monitor the Luo family's actions. So when the huge naval army of the Luo family was about to enter Tsushima Island, but after suddenly turning around, the Shimazu family Hosaku who was hiding in Tsushima Island immediately drove to Satsuma Country to report the news.

"What a trick to hide from the world. He did not hesitate to use his family's resources to concentrate his forces on Iki Island, which is far away from Itsukushima Island, and then fought Tsushima Island for a while, but he went straight to his true purpose. The retainer Ijiin Tadaro sighed.

"Itsukushima?" On the other side, Takahisa Shimazu's father, Tadaya Shimazu, wondered.

"Boss, don't you see it? At this time, the Ouchi family and the Mori family were facing off Itsukushima off the coast of Aki Province, and judging from the information they got a few days ago. I'm afraid that the two families will also go to war during this time. Although I don't know which one the Luo family united with in this Itsukushima battle. But the Luo family's goal this time will inevitably be there. Ijiin Tadaro flatly affirmed.

"Hmm. Yes, this is also in line with Hizen Eagles' usual offensive style. Governor Takahisa Shimazu agreed.

"The Luo family shouldn't take advantage of the defeat of the Ouchi family and the Maori family to directly annex the two families, right?" At this time, his sister-in-law Shimazu Yoshihisa, who had not spoken, said suddenly.

As soon as Shimazu Yoshihisa said this, everyone in the council hall immediately quieted down. After a long while, Shimazu Tadaya took the lead and said: "If the Luo family takes advantage of this opportunity to invade the western region of Honshu on a large scale, then the western Zhou Defense Kingdom, Nagato Province, and even An Yi Country are very likely to fall into the hands of the Luo family one by one!" ”

After hearing this, everyone also nodded thoughtfully. At the same time, his face became more and more solemn. Having such a stronger neighbor is not a good thing for the Shimazu family. Once the Luo family frees up, it is estimated that all the powerful people in southern Kyushu, including the Shimazu family, will suffer.

"However, if the Luo family really attacks Itsukushima this time, it won't be completely bad for the family!" The old and new Na Zhongyao said something.

"Where?" Takahisa Shimazu immediately asked.

"My lord, even if the Luo family intends to enter the Western Country, but the Ouchi family, the Tao family, and the Maori family, who have been operating in the local area for several generations, are not easy people to deal with, according to His Majesty, even if the Luo family gets a lot of benefits this time, the Ouchi family, the Tao family, and the Maori family will not be defeated by the Luo family so quickly. At that time. The most likely situation is that the Luo family is mired in the quagmire of entanglement with these families, and then the opportunity for this family will come. Xinna Zhongyao explained.

"Hmmm! There is a point in that! Shimazu Tadaya immediately agreed.

"Nope. Lord, Lord Zhongyao's analysis is very reasonable, but the subordinates think that the family should not wait for the news from the west to come before making plans, but should immediately attack and implement the strategy that the family has been planning to implement last year, this time the Luo family is powerless even if they learn about the family's actions. Tadaro Ijiin suggested.

"Carry out an attack on Kitasama?" When Tadaro Ijiin said this, Takahisa Shimazu also muttered to himself. Last year, the Shimazu family was indeed secretly preparing to take advantage of the fierce battle between the Luo family and the remnants of the Ouchi family and the Otomo family in Kitakyushu, and take the opportunity to take down Kita Satsuma. It's just that just when they were about to attack, there was news that the Luo family had completely taken over Kitakyushu and received a reward from the imperial shogunate.

"Lord, I can't wait, my family has missed several opportunities, seeing that the Luo family's power is getting bigger and bigger, and there is no longer a strong name in the Kyushu region that can compete with it independently, if the family doesn't take the opportunity to grow, I'm afraid it will be annexed sooner or later." Now the Luo family will definitely fall into the quagmire of the entanglement of the western country, and the family has just secretly formed an alliance with the Ito family, the Saeki family, and even the Maori family, so this is a good opportunity for the family to take advantage of the opportunity to develop. Seeing that Takahisa Shimazu was hesitant to decide, Tadaro Ijiin persuaded again.

The incident that the Shimazu family missed several opportunities mentioned by Tadaro Ijiin instantly pierced Shimazu Takahisa's heart. Since inheriting the family governorship, with the help of his father Shimazu Tadashi and his family's retainers, the Shimazu family has indeed grown stronger and stronger in southern Kyushu. Shimazu Takahisa is also more and more supported by everyone in his family. However, the mistake of Shimazu Takahisa's decision on the Luo family is the only thing that dissatisfies everyone in the family. If Shimazu had not been too cautious and participated in the encirclement of the Luo family by the Ouchi family and the Otomo family several times, perhaps the Otomo family would not have declined so quickly, and the Luo family would not have been dominant in Saikaido (i.e., the whole of Kyushu). Even now, whenever he thinks about it, Takahisa Shimazu regrets it.

"Yes, my lord, no matter where the Luo family suddenly changed its route this time, it can't wait any longer. This is indeed a good opportunity for the family to attack! Xinna Zhongyao also echoed at this time.

"Indeed, this time the family can't wait and see anymore, and the family has reached a joint attack with the leader of the king, presumably after learning of the existence of the leader of the king, the Luo family will also have some scruples." His father, Tadaya Shimazu, also spoke. Since the old lord all spoke in favor, the other important ministers of the Shimazu family in the council hall immediately echoed and agreed.

"In that case, let's attack immediately." Seeing that everyone in the family was in favor of going to Kita Satsuma, Shimazu Takahisa gritted his teeth and agreed to everyone's request.

"The Luo family, this time the family will not obediently look at it coldly. Since there will be a battle sooner or later, let's let the family attack first. (To be continued......)