"It turns out that the reinforcements are coming from you. No wonder the Lord wants me to serve as a soldier?"
On December 20, Yu Qiupei led his guards outside the castle town west of Oyama Gobo to welcome the reinforcements arriving in the dust. 6,000 people from Takigawa Kazumasu, 3,000 people from Ikeda Henghe, 2,000 people from Sawaki Yoshiyuki and Yamauchi Kazuo
Yutaka's reinforcements of 2,000 people lined up in a long line on the official road, and several of their senior samurai came to meet Yu Qiupei in front of the line. Counting the parts of the previously defeated army that had completed reorganization - Shibata Katsuie No.
The 5,000 men mobilized and the 5,000 men of Oda Nobutada were mobilized, and the total strength reached 23,000 men.
"Are you the one who is assigned to serve in our army?" Ikeda Hengxing laughed loudly and rode up to Yu Qiuping and gave him a heavy blow on the chest, "Master Takenaka, I am convinced, can your kid also be a military advisor?"
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"By the way, how is Takenaka-sama's illness? We heard that it was because Takenaka-sama was sick that you were cornered by Uesugi Kenshin!" Ikeda Hengxing suddenly remembered this matter and asked Yu Qiuping.
Asked in a low voice.
"It's not very good. The doctor said that even if it can be cured, the root cause of the disease will remain in the future." Yu Qiuping turned his head away in the cold wind, let out a breath and rubbed his eyes to cover up his reddish eye sockets, "Red leaves
The army suffered heavy casualties this time. Many of my old subordinates who had followed me since Imagawa's family died, and there were also many sick and wounded, so we probably won't be able to fight again. We plan to recuperate for a while and then return to Kinki. This time, we only need to
I can rely on your military strength."
"My condolences, it is the duty of a samurai to wrap his body in horse leather. Anyway, your Red Leaf Army is treated so well, so they don't have to worry about what happens afterward before they die." Ikeda Hengxing came to Yu Qiuping's side, put his arm around his shoulder and patted him, then smiled.
He said, "Just watch from behind. If you take away all the credit, how can we still mess around? You killed Takeda Shingen, and you also killed Uesugi Kenshin! You kid wants to give all the martial arts in the world."
Are the buns round? You didn’t even leave a mouthful of soup for the brothers?"
"I didn't kill Takeda Shingen." Yu Qiuping pushed Ikeda Hexing with some dissatisfaction and protested, "They say it's for publicity, how come you people who know the truth still use this to praise me every day?
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"What? You were the one who killed me. What's wrong?" Yoshiyuki Sawaki also came up with a smile and pulled Yu Qiuping's reins back and forth. If Pipa hadn't been so well-behaved, he would have thrown Yu Qiuping off his horse, "You
Don’t let it slip in front of outsiders one day! Didn’t my lord say it! It’s you who kills you! You must have consciousness yourself!”
"Okay, okay." Yu Qiuping was too lazy to talk to these two live treasures, and muttered angrily, "Then since you said that I killed Takeda Shingen, and Hanbei was not around that time, why don't you two recognize me as a soldier?
s level?"
"This is just the two brothers being stubborn in front of His Highness Hongye." Although Yamauchi Kazutong used to hang out with Yu Qiuping and the others, because his status has always been one level lower than everyone else, he was also more polite when talking to Yu Qiuping and the others.
Respectfully, "On weekdays, the two brothers brag about Hongye Highness's martial arts to everyone when they are drinking."
"Go, go, go, there's no such thing as that!" Ikeda Hengxing suddenly blushed and slapped Yamauchi Kazuyo hard on the waist, making everyone laugh.
"Lord Takigawa." Yu Qiuping finally got out of the three brothers, and then he had to greet Takigawa Kazumas who was left aside. Takigawa Kazumas' identity has always been rather embarrassing, and he was neither attracted by Shibata Katsuie
He likes those important ministers who were born in Owari, and his relationship with the younger generation such as Ikeda Tsuneaki and Sawaki Yoshiyuki is not very good. In addition, he himself is not good at socializing, so his popularity is not very good, but he is used to it.
"Your Highness Hongye." Takigawa Yiyi bowed his hand towards Yu Qiuping, and Yu Qiuping also bowed to him, "I came all the way, thank you very much."
"It's just the duty of a samurai. This battle depends more on the command of His Highness Hongye."
"Stop being so polite, I'm freezing to death." Seeing Yu Qiuping and Takigawa Kazuyoshi were about to say something else, Ikeda Hengxing was the first to be unable to hold it in any longer. He took Yu Qiuping's horse rein and pulled it aside, "This ghost
I really can’t stand the weather, so go into town and warm yourself up by the fire.”
"Young Master and His Highness Shibata have prepared a banquet in the city. Please invite everyone." Yu Qiuping smiled and snatched the horse rein back from Ikeda Hengxing's hand, and then took the lead to lead the way into the city.
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Yu Qiuping led everyone into the city, and their troops entered the military camp under the guidance of the Hongye Army's staff. It was impossible for Yu Qiuping to serve in the army alone, so he also brought his staff.
It is said that this reception banquet was arranged by Oda Nobutada himself. After Yu Qiuping and others came to the banquet, Oda Nobutada also showed up quickly without making everyone wait. The entire banquet, no matter the dishes or the order, was
The decoration is neat and tidy, and it seems that a lot of thought has been put into it. Even the most demanding taster may not be able to fault this banquet in the slightest. As a samurai from the samurai family, Oda Nobutada must have spent a lot of time.
I spent a lot of time learning about banquet arrangements.
However, such meticulous preparation always made Yu Qiuping feel a little strange. Not even strange.
I just feel that Oda Nobutada and Oda Nobunaga are not alike.
While drinking tea, Yu Qiuping looked at Oda Nobutada who was sitting at the head table. In terms of looks alone, he and Oda Nobunaga could be said to be carved from the same mold. The Oda family is rich in handsome men and beauties, and Oda Nobutada has no
He is undoubtedly a handsome boy. However, compared with Oda Nobunaga's sharp silhouette, Oda Nobutada's facial features are much softer. The heroic spirit between his eyebrows is not as aggressive as Oda Nobunaga's.
If it were in an ordinary daimyo family, such an heir could already prosper the family. After all, Oda Nobutada was knowledgeable in almost every aspect, from domestic affairs, foreign affairs, military strategy, and even banquet arrangements. However, every aspect was different.
Being all-inclusive, for the heir to the position of the most famous Oda family governor in the world - in a sense, it is a constraint. Because you are all-inclusive, you may not have the momentum to move forward and make all-out moves. If you are proficient in handling affairs,
Maybe there is no way to look at the world.
He may not have the spirit of Oda Nobunaga... Amakihei looked at Oda Nobutada and thought silently in his heart. Perhaps, there are not many people in the world who can have the spirit of Oda Nobunaga.
"Your Highness Momiji?" Oda Nobutada noticed that Yu Qiuping had been staring at him, and asked in a low voice with some confusion, "But what's the matter?"
"Ah, I'm sorry, I'm rude." Yu Qiuping came to his senses and hurriedly handed over his hands to apologize. Shibata Katsuie, who was sitting opposite him, snorted disdainfully, while Sasaki Narimasa muttered something, "I was so distracted at the banquet.
Uneducated." As for the dissatisfaction of Shibata Katsuie, Sasawa Narimasa and others over the years, Yu Qiuping has long been accustomed to it and just smiled in return. On the other hand, Ikeda Tsuneaki and Sasawaki Yoshiyuki were a little angry after hearing this, and said to Sasaki
Zuo Chengzheng glared angrily.
"Why did Sasa-sama say this?" Oda Nobutada frowned after hearing Sasana Narimasa's complaints, and reminded him in a low voice with some dissatisfaction, "I can escape, and the Hokurikudo Army can escape.
It’s thanks to His Highness Hongye’s hard work. His Highness Hongye is inevitably tired now, so why should he be so harsh?”
Yu Qiuping was a little surprised when he heard Oda Nobutada's words. He didn't expect that Oda Nobutada would actually stand on his side and speak? He originally thought that a young master like Oda Nobutada would be humble and polite, and strive to have a good relationship with all the important officials in the family.
, I didn’t expect that he actually reprimanded his retainers like Oda Nobunaga did - although not as fiercely as Oda Nobunaga’s tone. Before Ame Qiupei and Oda Nobutada did not have many opportunities to contact each other at the evaluation meeting, could it be that he had always
Is that so?
Just this sentence changed Yu Qiuping's impression of Oda Nobutada. Of course, it was not because Oda Nobutada said a word for him, but because of the spirit Oda Nobutada revealed. He was not satisfied with the current situation.
A second-generation ancestor, but wants to control the Oda family like his father.
"I was rude, please atone for my sins, young master." Sasanagi Masa's face turned red when he heard this, and he hurriedly leaned over to apologize to Oda Nobutada. Oda Nobutada didn't seem to take it to heart, and he casually raised the topic with a few words of encouragement.
Let’s get to the point—the arrangements for this battle.
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"After several days of calculations, I found that due to huge losses, our army's food and grass supply is still in crisis. If we want to conquer Nengdeng and Vietnam, we can supply up to 20,000 troops for one month." Yu Qiuping has already calculated before.
The food stored by the Oda family in Hokurikudo has been exhausted, and the food and grass brought by the Red Leaf Army have been exhausted. The food and grass that will be replenished later plus some of the food and grass brought back by Shibata Katsuie and others are put together, and it is estimated that it can last for one month. "But.
If the supply line continues to lengthen, for example, if we want to cross the long Hakuba and Rilian Mountains to invade Echigo, we will face a crisis of food shortage. There is only one passage over the mountains between Echigo and Echigo, with the sea to the north and the sea to the south.
It is a cliff, and the road is narrow and dangerous. In ancient times, people who walked on this road were uncertain about their life or death, so this mountain range is also known as "I don't know what I know, and what I don't know". It is too difficult to transport food on this road, so I suggest giving up.
The plan to attack Echigo from Echichu.”
"Kenshin Uesugi has just died, and the civil strife in the Uesugi family is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Since His Majesty Momiji also knows that Hakuba, the handover of Echichu and Echigo, and the Tatelian Mountains are long and difficult to climb, don't you want to take advantage of this opportunity? If the Uesugi family is allowed to escape, wouldn't you?
Wouldn't it be more troublesome if you are more energetic?" Shibata Katsuie sneered at Yu Qiuping's suggestion and said in a deep voice.
"In fact, if you want to invade Echigo, you don't have to take this route. You can also take the missile route from Echichu, enter Shinano, and then turn northeast and enter Echigo." Yu Qiuping took a sip of tea and put his chopsticks on the dishes.
, looking straight at Shibata Katsuie.
"Hida's sister Xiaolu's family is so weak that they can't even raise 3,000 people, so they dare not refuse our border crossing request." Yu Qiuping smiled and wiped his mouth with a handkerchief, and said casually. Before he could say the next sentence, Zuo Zuocheng
Masakazu interrupted angrily, "Your Majesty Momiji is so 'unavoidably tired' that your memory is bad. Your Majesty must have forgotten that the person who controls Shinano is not some small daimyo who is too weak to even assemble 3,000 people."
, but the Takeda family! Will the Takeda family allow us to cross the border?"
"The Takeda family will not allow us to cross the border, but they will agree to Uesugi Kagetora's crossing. After all, the Takeda family is an ally of the Hojo family." Yu Qiupei put down his handkerchief and replied confidently, "We don't need to enter Echigo in person, we just need to fight.
A proxy war will do."
Chapter completed!