On the looming mountain road, a large number of Han troops were escorting grain, and some people were served. The flag is "Zhang". It seems that it is Zhang Cai, the general under Wu Nian, or Zhang Cai's subordinate general who is responsible for protecting the grain.

Matsudaira raised his arms, put them on his chest, and looked at them with his head held high for a long time.

"The order goes down. Withdraw troops. Suddenly, he turned to a bushido beside him.

"Uh!!!" Not only this samurai, but the rest of the samurai were stunned. What a great opportunity.

If the attack is successful, the grain and grass can be looted or burned.

The Han army was in big trouble.

Even if it was unsuccessful, it was considered a raid, delaying the Han army's grain transportation time. All in all, a book of great profits. Why the withdrawal?

"Forgot the Red Armor Ride? I felt the murderous aura. Matsudaira Jinghu said lightly. Immediately, he stopped explaining and took the lead down the mountain.

As a battle-hardened veteran, he feels different.

It seemed that there was nothing unusual about this grain delivery team, but he sensed a murderous aura.

Coupled with the experience of Naobi I.

"Later. Our actions were not aimed at looting or burning the grain and grass of the Han army. For the purpose of harassment. Send Iga ninjas and spies. Squad action. For example, in the dark night, they attacked the Han army camp. From the side, the pressure on the Edo side is relieved. ”

Matsudaira Jinghu said without replying.

The samurai from the north looked at each other, and then they tacitly agreed not to say anything more. They don't dare to question the judgment of being the best in the world.

With Matsudaira Keitora's order, all the samurai from the north withdrew their troops and retreated to Osaka Castle.

After that, the spies of the Iga ninja and the Toyotomi army were fully dispatched, either attacking at night or setting fire at night, attacking the Han army's grain transport team until the Han army's grain transport team left the attack range of Osaka Castle.

In the evening, in a valley. The Han army's grain transport team with the banner of "Zhang" was encamped here. After the big tent of the Chinese army was erected, Wu Nian took the Hojo clan into the tent, took off his helmet and hung it, and sighed: "Sure enough." If you want to lure out Matsudaira Jinghu, it's not so easy. ”

Hojo nodded and sat down on the Taishi chair on the left.

Wu Nian asked Ouchi's guards to help him untie his armor and came to the handsome seat and sat down. After lowering his head and thinking for a long time, Wu Nian asked the Ouchi guards to bring the map in, and then looked at the map and fell into deep thought.

At present, Wang Gui is leading a large army and is confronting the Toyotomi army on the front line.

These daimyo of Higashifuso are all genealogical daimyo of the Toyotomi family and daimyo of the clan clan, and the resistance is very strong. There was no progress in the infantry army.

The navy's coastal attacks on the countries near the sea did not achieve much success.

Matsudaira Keitora of Osaka Castle is so cautious again.

"Do I want to transfer 120,000 households from the country? Attack East Fuso from the north, open a third front? ”

Wu Nian felt a little pain in his head, and couldn't help but reach out and rub his temples.

The most annoying thing is this kind of offensive and defensive battle of the turtle formation.

Suddenly.

Wu Nian's eyes lit up, he looked up at the Hojo clan and said, "The clan is the boss." The widow has an idea. ”

"Now inside Osaka Castle. There is only one general, Matsudaira Jinghu, and 10,000 elite soldiers. Military supplies, which can be eaten for three years. ”

"Matsudaira Jinghu is strict. Attacking Osaka Castle is like a lion encountering a tortoise, and there is nothing to be done. ”

"If we don't attack Osaka Castle, it will always threaten our food routes."

"If. Find a way to increase the number of defenders of Osaka Castle. The amount of food they consume every day will increase. For example, now there are 10,000 defenders, and the food can be eaten for three years. If there are 30,000 defenders, then the food will only last for a year. ”

"There are few troops, and Matsudaira Jinghu can control them."

"The army has increased. With the customs of Fuso. The daimyo each had retainers, and once there was friction, there were many contradictions. ”

"We'll be able to profit from it."

Hojo Clan's black and white eyes suddenly lit up, and his heart began to calculate. I can't help but sigh, King Han is really King Han.

I want to do this way.

The Toyotomi family is not without an army. But why did Matsudaira Keitora only bring 10,000 people to guard Osaka Castle?

A lot of people isn't necessarily a good thing.

In this way, the opposite is true.

It's about conquering the direction.

But. How can I increase the number of defenders of Osaka Castle?

The Hojo clan came to Wu Nian and looked at the map on the long case. The map is densely packed with information about daimyos, territories, cities, troops, and so on.

There are many mountains and many cities.

If you can defeat some daimyo and cut off these daimyos, you can escape to Edo. Catch these daimyo and enter Osaka Castle.

Hojo Clan's eyes became brighter and brighter, and after searching for a while among the many daimyos and castles on the map, his eyes fell on the four characters Takahashi Heimori.

Takahashi Heimori was a daimyo of the feudal domain, and his wife was the granddaughter of Toyotomi Daikichi. In the Omi Province and Ise Province regions, it has a territory of 120,000 koku.

The city is in Xiaoye City, and he is currently leading troops to guard the main roads and castles in the territory, and has received the support of other daimyo troops.

After thinking for a while, the Hojo clan stood up and clasped his fists at Wu Nian and said, "Great King." Although Takahashi Heimori is a relative of Toyotomi, he is also related to my Hojo family. ”

"His cousin, Takahashi Heikiyo's mother, is my cousin."

"Before. In order to revive the Hojo family, the Wind Demon has spied into a lot of secrets. This Takahashi Heimori is very greedy for money, and he complains a little about the size of his territory in private. ”

"Please give me a thousand taels of gold, the seal of the county marquis, the gold book, and the official uniform. A squad of followers. I might be able to move him. ”

Wu Nian frowned and said, "It's a bit dangerous. What if he ties you up and dedicates you to Toyotomi Daikichi? ”

"And you're weak, and there may be accidents on long journeys."

"When the time comes, how will the widow explain to the old ministers of the Hojo family?"

Hojo Clan Masato said with a calm smile: "The food of the king, the matter of loyalty." Let the king let his ministers go. ”

Wu Nian carefully looked at the eyes of the Hojo clan and saw bravery in it. Immediately, he lowered his head and thought about it again.

Osaka Castle, Edo Castle.

Matsudaira Keitor, Toyotomi Daikichi.

If no breakthrough can be found, the war will be deadlocked. Maybe another year or two. Under normal circumstances, of course, the Han Kingdom can afford it.

But the problem is if something happens to Chu and Mengyuan.

"Good. Be careful. Wu Nian pondered again and again, nodded and said.

"Yes." Hojo clan masa clenched his fists and bent over, calmly. Immediately, Wu Nian arranged for people to take the Hojo clan down.

"Young, alert, intelligent and calm. What a seedling. Let's hope nothing happens to him. Wu Nian walked to the door of the big tent and said secretly in his heart. Immediately, he returned to his seat and sat down, staring at Osaka Castle with a pair of tiger eyes.

If you can say that the bridge is flat, you can wait for the opportunity.

Osaka Castle.

Matsudaira Keitor.