On May 21, at 4:00 noon, Nakahide Omaezaki and his platoon finally returned to Yu Qiuping's main formation. Yu Qiuping scolded him for disobeying orders, but finally suppressed him.
He praised him with a pinched nose. After all, this time Tokiwabei was able to persist with a disadvantaged force, all thanks to Omaezaki Nakahide's self-inflicted and mysterious leapfrog attack.
After the alliance of wealthy families retreated, they did not come back again. Because Asahina Yasuhiro's troops had completed their reorganization, Asahina Yasutomo and the main army of the Okudaira family had also crossed the river, their numerical advantage had disappeared. And Okabe, who was on the front battlefield,
Bei, after seeing the retreat of the powerful coalition forces, also stopped the offensive, broke away from contact with Tokiwa Bei, and went south and east with the powerful coalition forces to monitor the movements of Asahina and his family.
Upon seeing this, the generals of Asahina's group breathed a sigh of relief and began to take turns to reorganize the troops. Ame Qiupei also hurriedly asked the disrupted Tokiwa Bei to return to the original organization to facilitate future command. Asahina Taichao also commanded the slow troops.
The auxiliary soldiers who slowly crossed the river began to build a camp on the east bank of Fengzuma River.
"It's really amazing." Okabe Gennobu had just been focusing on the battlefield on the east bank of the Aizuma River. When he discovered that Yu Qiuping actually took Tokiwa Bei to disrupt the organization and forcibly cross the river, and then the temporary formation could explode
Showing strong combat effectiveness. He glanced at the high-flying maple bird flag with some regret and sighed.
"Brother, what should we do next? Our well-planned ambush failed!" Okabe Masatsuna, who was standing aside, could not hold his breath.
"Then the only choice is to take my second-in-command." Okabe Gennobu looked solemn, "Let His Highness Miura and His Highness Ii lead the wealthy families to join us, and then we retreat into Kariya Castle to separate the main force of the Asahina family from Anxiang Castle.
Keep in touch and keep fighting for a long time.”
"Aren't you in a hurry to rush to Okazaki Castle?" Okabe Masatsuna asked doubtfully, "Although it was used as bait to lure the enemy, I think it is a very beneficial action."
"Didn't you notice?" Okabe Gennobu shook his head, "Even though the fight is like this, the Sena family's reserve team has not shown up yet. It is very likely that they have taken a detour to Anxiang City. We are heading east now.
, I am afraid that we will encounter a lot of trouble outside Anxiang City, and Kariya City will also be in danger."
"Then it's not an option to waste it like this." Okabe Masatsuna said dissatisfied.
"You think so, and the other side thinks so too." Okabe Gennobu took the reins of his horse and rode away from the rear of the formation. "Now the two sides are in a confrontational balance. The competition is who can lose his composure first and reveal his flaws. Our army
Having cut off the connection between the Asahina family, the Sena family, and the Sekiguchi family, we are in an advantageous position and can wait and see what happens."
"Our approach is to go out and catch their weaknesses."
However, the change in the battle situation surprised both parties.
At 7:00 p.m., Sena Ujitoshi's messengers suddenly arrived at the battlefield on the east bank of the Aizuma River. Soon after, Sekiguchi Ujihiro's messengers also arrived on the east bank of the Aizuma River. The information they brought was almost exactly the same: I heard that
By early this morning, a fierce battle broke out between the two armies on both sides of the Oizuma River. Asahina and his family were in a bitter battle. Both of them immediately led their troops to leave the city and came to support. The two armies have now converged on the east side of Kariya Castle to monitor the movements of Kariya Castle.
"With your two highnesses gone, who will be in charge of Anxiang Castle and Okazaki Castle? Wouldn't it be handed over to the Okabe family!" Asahina Taiheng became anxious as soon as he heard the news.
"When His Royal Highness Yuqiu's messenger arrived, he said that it was an urgent matter. His Highnesses were very likely to destroy the whole army!" The two messengers looked at each other, "How dare the family master delay! He had to rush to support with all his strength! And at first sight,
We left, and Iio Renryuya from Okazaki Castle joined forces with the Katsurayama clan Gento who came over. They also did not try to control Okazaki Castle, but took a detour to the Aizuma River in the west. We were even more worried about whether they had already
A decisive battle broke out!"
"You said His Highness Iio and His Highness Katsurayama are here too? Are the two important towns of Okazaki Castle and Anxiang Castle no longer under the control of anyone?" Asahina Taito asked depressingly.
"Yes!" the messenger replied, "When he abandoned the city and came to support at first, the head of the family was still a little hesitant. But when he saw that Iio Bei and Katsurayama Bei were rushing forward with all their strength, they did not try to control Okazaki Castle and Anxiang Castle at all.
That’s why the whole army came. Iio Bei and Katsurayama Bei have already taken a detour into Kariya Castle!”
"Weird." Okuhira Sadakichi frowned, "The Okabe family has the advantage. Why are they anxious? Wouldn't it be better if they stayed to control the city?"
While everyone was discussing, Yu Qiuping had been stunned in place for a long time.
"My messenger? How could I send a messenger to inform His Highness Sena and His Highness Sekiguchi! How can your two Highnesses be so gullible! Didn't we just suffer a loss?" Yu Qiuping said anxiously. Could it be Tongzao again?
Those inexplicable messengers lied about military information!
"...Eh?" The two messengers were stunned for a moment, and after looking at each other, they said, "The person who came to report the message is Mr. Xiaoban Jiesheng, isn't he your highness's personal guard?"
At the same time, in Okabe Motobu's main formation.
"What do you mean? His Highness Iio and His Highness Katsurayama left Okazaki Castle and Anxiang Castle within easy reach and rushed to Kariya Castle?" Okabe Gennobu could hardly believe his ears, "The Sena family, the Sekiguchi family and the Asahina family
It’s understandable that the troops left behind in Anxiang City rushed over as hard as they could, after all, their troops were ambushed. It’s very possible that they sent messengers in advance to ask for help. But what’s going on with you?”
"Ah? Didn't your Highness send someone to tell you that you were in a bitter battle and were about to collapse, so that our family master came to support you immediately?" the two messengers said in surprise.
"Send someone? When did I send someone?" Okabe Gennobu's expression tightened and he said in a deep voice, "Tell me! What's going on!"
"That's Lord Tomatsu Aooka? Isn't that your highness's personal guard?" the two messengers replied in confusion.
Okabe Motonobu's pupils shrank suddenly, and after a moment, he hammered the table angrily.
"Aooka and you both fell into the trap!" Okabe Motonobu cursed in a low voice, "Aooka is the messenger I sent to seek support from the Matsudaira family!"
On May 21st, it was a quarter of an hour.
"Your Majesty Matsudaira, you are well." When Asahina Taichao learned that Matsudaira Motoyasu personally visited the camp, he was surprised at first, and then he and Yu Qiupei went to greet him outside the tent in person. However, the one who had just been put aside
Naturally, his complexion will not look any better.
"I'm really sorry, Your Highness Asahina, His Highness Amaki." Matsudaira Motoyasu bowed apologetically, and apologized to Asahina Taichao and Amaki, "I deceived His Highness's envoy, saying that my scouts saw the Asahina family and Amaki.
The Qiu family is in ambush and is already in danger, so I tricked him into going to Anxiang City and Okazaki City for help immediately."
"The same method was used on the messengers of the Okabe family." Yu Qiuping looked at the Matsudaira Motoyasu in front of him, and suddenly felt a little strange, and said in a low voice.
"That's right." Matsudaira Motoyasu said softly, "Your Highness knows things like a god."
"The Matsudaira family has always been neutral. As a daimyo, they have a subtle connection with the Okabe family, and as Momiji's friends, they have a good relationship with the Asahina family." Asahina Yasutomo said in a low voice, "When the civil war broke out, both sides believed that you
If they are potential allies worth winning over, they will send messengers to ask for your support."
"His Highness used the trust of the messengers to claim that he was on the same side as the Yuqiu family or the Okabe family. Then he lied about the military situation that he had discovered that the two families were in a bitter fight, and asked them to bring this news to the garrison, and to bring Anxiang City and Okabe families together.
The two defenders of Saki Castle were all tricked into coming out for support." Asahina Taimo's face darkened, "If the predictions are correct, both castles should have been affected by Matsudaira Bei, who had been acting strangely for the past two days, and then appeared from the mountains.
Take it over."
"Your Highness expected it to be true." Matsudaira Motoyasu said in a low voice.
"The Matsudaira family must also be preparing to summon the old members to get rid of the overall control of the Imagawa family and gain a greater independent status." Asahina Taito whispered again.
"Your Highness expected it to be true." Matsudaira Motoyasu said in a low voice as before.
"Then how come you dare to come to our military camp!" Taehyung Asahina, who was following behind, roared angrily: "You treat us like monkeys! How dare you come to our door! Do you really think we don't dare to kill you! While Imagawa is here,
When the family was in civil strife to uncover a traitor, did they take the opportunity to become independent and take back Sanhe? Do you think we don’t want to kill you?"
As soon as Asahina Taiheng finished speaking, a dozen Asahina family warriors nearby pulled their swords half an inch out of their scabbards and silently surrounded Matsudaira Motoyasu and several of his guards.
"Don't be like this, brother." Yu Qiuping shook his head and said, "Since His Highness Songping dares to bring only a few people here, he has already expressed his sincerity that he has no intention of becoming our enemy. Let's listen to what he wants to say."
"Thank you, His Highness Yuqiu." Matsudaira Motoyasu glanced at Yuqiupei gratefully, and the dozen Asahina family warriors around him also retreated after receiving Asahina Taitomo's signal.
"Please come to the tent." Asahina Taichao sighed and welcomed Matsudaira Motoyasu into the tent, "If your highness, Matsudaira, has anything you want to say, just say it."
"Thank you, Your Highness Asahina." Matsudaira Motoyasu bowed and gestured for several guards to exit the tent, leaving him alone in the tent.
"What I want to say the most is our Matsudaira family -" Matsudaira Motoyasu bowed deeply to Asahina Taitomo and Amakihei: "My loyalty to the Imagawa family has never changed!"
"Tch!" Asahina Yasuhiro and Okuhira Sadakichi snorted disdainfully. Just as they were about to speak, they were stopped by Okudaira Sadakatsu and Asahina Yasumasa. Ame Qiupei sighed and looked at Matsudaira Motoyasu. Matsudaira Motoyasu glanced at
Yu Qiuping's eyes were filled with disappointment, and he suddenly felt very uncomfortable. He lowered his head to adjust his mood and spoke again.
"Everyone in the Matsudaira family is very loyal to the Imagawa family, so I came here in person to meet with your highnesses."
"If you are so loyal, why did you deceive the defenders and seize Anxiang Castle and Okazaki Castle!" Asahina Yasuhiro couldn't hold back and asked sharply.
"Your Highness Yong Ping," Matsudaira Motoyasu replied respectfully despite being rudely shouted at: "The Imagawa family was in civil strife, and our Matsudaira family felt very sad. Because we were worried that the Oda family would take advantage of the situation, we had no choice but to temporarily take over the city.
There may have been some misunderstandings during the process, and there is nothing we can do about it..."
"Who would believe your nonsense!" Asahina Taiheng pointed at Matsudaira Motoyasu's nose and cursed, "I see you guys Mikawa..." Before he could finish his words, Asahina retreated and shouted loudly.
He understood that the Matsudaira family had a strong foundation in Mikawa. At this time, they must have been gathering old troops to occupy Anxiang City and Okazaki Castle, and they had already gained considerable strength. It would not be wise to break up with the Matsudaira family at this time.
Matsudaira Motoyasu came in person, obviously leaning towards the Asahina family during the civil strife of the Imagawa family. If the Matsudaira family is not given a step up at this time, it is very likely that the latter will be forced to the Okabe family, Okazaki Castle and Anxiang
The castle will also become the stronghold of the Okabe family, and the Asahina family will be completely isolated in the west. Although Asahina Taitomo is also very angry about Matsudaira Motoyasu taking back Okazaki Castle, he can only bear it forcibly at this moment.
"Your Majesty Matsudaira is right, but we didn't think it through properly." Asahina Taichao sighed, "I would like to thank you in advance for your kindness, Your Majesty Matsudaira. But now, the chief culprit for the death of the family governor and the civil strife in the Imagawa family is
——The Okabe family is rebelling with troops, I wonder if the Matsudaira family can help us put down the rebellion?"
Chapter completed!