August 30, the sixth year of Tianzheng (1578).
The Nizi Relics' surprise attack on Kamigetsu Castle was a great success. When the news reached Mimasaku and Bizen, the Urakami family and the Ukita family were immediately in chaos. Urakami Munekage and the Ukita Nao family were both worried about whether their territory would be threatened - because
They were not sure whether there would be more Oda family influx behind Nizi's Relics. So, they all stopped when they had already assembled their troops to reinforce Miyoshi Yoshihiro. Seeing this, Miyoshi Yoshihiro was so anxious that he attacked both sides.
They all sent envoys and gave them two plans: the first was to leave one person to contain Kamigetsu Castle, and the other person immediately led the army to Himeji Castle to support; the second was for two people to join forces to capture Kamigetsu Castle.
Then came the support.
Urakami Munekage immediately said that if there is one person left to restrain the territory, it can only be the Ukita family. Everyone in the Ukami family clearly remembers what happened before - when the Ukita family led the army into Harima, the Ukita Nao family was there
There was a sudden rebellion in the territory and the Urakami family was kicked out. It was impossible for them to do it again. The Ukita Nao family was also worried about the Urakami family's revenge and would retake the territory when he went on an expedition, so they also rejected the first plan. So, the only solution
The way is for both sides to send troops to Moon City together.
But how can the enemies of the Uki family and the Urakami family cooperate smoothly? From the date of troop dispatch, the route of troop dispatch to the supply line, the two sides argued endlessly, and the army was delayed in setting off. Miyoshi Yoshi was so anxious that he sent emergency letters to Bizen one by one.
It's beautiful, but it still doesn't help.
At this time, Umekihei and Hashiba Hideyoshi had already launched a fierce attack on Himeji Castle. Under the suppression of the powerful firepower of the Momiji Army, Himeji Castle Castle Town and the surrounding rock villages could not be defended at all, so Miyoshi Yoshihiro had to retreat to Himeji Castle.
This castle. Since he did not have enough people at hand to deal with the siege from all sides by the Oda army, Miyoshi Yoshihiro had to abandon Himeji Castle's Sannomaru and all retreated to Ninomaru. The Uaki family was able to push the artillery to Sannomaru.
Ninomaru's castle wall was bombarded with indiscriminate bombardment at Ninomaru, Honmaru and the castle tower, which made Miyoshi Yoshihide miserable. Under the cover of the red leaf army's firepower, Hashiba's army invaded the city, and Ninomaru also followed soon after.
Fall.
Miyoshi Yoshihiro saw that the situation was unstoppable - if reinforcements from the Uki family and the Urakami family could arrive, his total army could reach 15,000, and relying on the tall walls of Himeji Castle, he could defend it for ten and a half days.
Month. However, the reinforcements have not arrived, so Miyoshi Yoshiki has no choice but to abandon the city. If all the 4,000 Miyoshi troops at his hand die here, the Miyoshi family will completely lose their foothold in Harima.
After the siege lasted for three days, on September 3, the sixth year of Tensho (1578), Miyoshi Yoshihiro abandoned Himeji Castle and broke out of the siege. However, even though Miyoshi Yoshihiro's Hatamoto knights resisted desperately, they still could not get rid of thousands of cavalry on the plains.
In pursuit, the entire army collapsed under the attack of Togobei. The Red Leaf Army took advantage of the victory to pursue and captured all the castles in Naka-Harima. Miyoshi Yoshihiro hurriedly fled to Murozu Castle to gather the skirmishers, but Togobei arrived soon after.
Miyoshi Yoshihiro abandoned the city again and fled to Ako Castle in the far west of Harima, bordering Bizen - this was already the last stronghold of the Miyoshi family in Harima.
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"It's unbelievable."
On the afternoon of September 4, the sixth year of Tensho (1578), Hashiba Hideyoshi stood at the top of Murozu Castle. While looking at the majestic waves of the Seto Inland Sea, he sighed to Yu Qiupei beside him, "We have been fighting with the Miyoshi family for so many years.
, we have spent so much effort and fought so many battles but failed to achieve the goal, but we are going to accomplish it in less than 10 days - we are going to drive the Sanhao family into the sea."
"That's because we took advantage of not having to harvest in the autumn, and our Congress happily approved the troop dispatch plan this time." Yu Qiuping laughed twice. It is said that it was because the workers' representatives were clamoring for a salary increase for the workers, but no one was doing it.
Kong ignored Yu Qiuping's expedition plan and passed it casually.
"We have only captured Harima temporarily, but the main force of the Miyoshi family and the Mori family are still there. Only by defending Harima from their counterattack can we be considered successful. It's like in a fight, I stole a piece of your life while you were not paying attention.
But whether I can win in the end depends on how you recover later and whether I can beat you." Yu Qiuping glanced at the sea to the south and then to the official road to the west, "The Military Intelligence Department is here
The spies from the four countries reported that the Awaji Navy had been anchored at Amataki, Shido, Takamatsu and other ports for many days, and reinforcements from the Miyoshi family were about to arrive across the sea. The vanguard of the Maori family had also arrived in China, and that is when they came to Harima.
It's happened in the past two days. Their total strength may be close to 80,000, and including His Highness Akechi, we only have more than 50,000 on hand. If we can't handle this well, Harima will be thrown back immediately."
"The Awaji navy doesn't know where they will land yet. The entire Harima coast must be fortified. Your maple fleet should be transferred from the Kizugawa mouth as soon as possible. Don't worry about it." Hashiba Hideyoshi pushed Amakihei's elbow, "
I will also go and talk to you about it, my lord. Ishiyama Gobo is not in a hurry this time, but this great situation in Harima is a rare occurrence in many years! How can you not tell the difference between what is light and what is serious?"
"I know. I left Nirvana Bei and Wanjun Bei with you, and then I took the others to take care of Harima's coastline." Yu Qiuping nodded slightly and whispered, "This morning, the Urakami family and the Uki family have already
Kamigetsu Castle is surrounded. It depends on you to relieve the siege of Kamigetsu Castle and prevent the Maori army from advancing eastward to Harima."
"Don't worry." Hideyoshi Hashiba patted his chest confidently, "Put it on me."
"I plan to go to Akashi Castle and let Naruhei Bei and Rakihara Bei replace Hoshiyanagi Bei and Yushu Bei who have been on Awaji Island for two years." Yu Qiuping glanced at the sky and then at his pocket watch, "
I have to hurry up and replace the people before the Awaji navy lands in Harima."
"Go quickly, I'm here." Hideyoshi Hashiba waved towards Yu Qiupei like he was sending away guests.
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On September 4, the sixth year of Tianzheng (1578), Yu Qiuping took Tokiwa Bei, Ming Dy Bei, Liaoyuan Bei, Tongqiang Bei, Jingzhe Bei and the special company to return eastward. Yu Qiuping arranged for Tokiwa Bei and Jingzhe Bei to take charge of Himeji Castle.
Then he led his troops to continue marching eastward. After arriving at Akashi, he planned to send the Narubeibei and the Sakihara Bei to Awaji Island through the Akashi Strait, and then replace them with the Hoshubei and the Shoshubei. Then he would let Hosoryubei garrison the castle.
The Shoshu Bei was stationed at Kamiyoshi Castle, and the Special Forces Company and the Tongqiang Bei were stationed at the rear to provide support in response to the landing of the Awaji Navy.
On the morning of September 5, Oda Nobunaga's reply also arrived. He agreed with Amakihei to move the Momiji Fleet to the Harima coast to resist the Awaji Navy. Amekihei instructed the Momiji Fleet to return to Kishiwada Port for supplies first, and then rush back.
Ikeda Tsuneaki, who came to Iwaya Port and Kishiwada Castle, was ordered to march north and joined the defense of Ishiyama Gobo.
On the afternoon of September 5th, Yu Qiuping led Mingdibei and Liaoyuanbei to arrive at Akashi Castle and made contact with Naoe Tadayei on the other side.
"Great! Your Highness is here! We can finally go home!"
After hearing the news, Omaezaki Nakahide danced excitedly in the headquarters of the Iwaya Port Fort. Ogawa Yutō was also overjoyed and almost took out a bottle of wine to drink. Naoe Tadohei breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.
The mission has finally come to an end. After that, Charlie will be responsible for the command of Iwaya Castle and Iwaya Port. In the past two years, Naoe Tadayei has been working hard every day, either in the office or on inspections, and his white hair has begun to grow. He understands
, he is no longer the person who follows Yu Qiuping to deal with his groceries, but is solely responsible for the life and death of nearly 10,000 soldiers. Under his impeccable command, Iwaya Port, Iwaya Castle and the surrounding forts are impregnable. Miyoshi Army
In the first year, they launched frequent offensives, but each time they failed in front of the fortified city's powerful artillery. Later, even the attacks became less frequent, but Naoe Tadayei did not relax for a moment.
In addition, supply problems, transportation problems, epidemic prevention and control problems, homesickness relief problems... numerous problems troubled Naoe Zhongping, but he never complained to Yu Qiuping once, and he insisted on persisting in this tiny place isolated overseas for two years.
And not a single flaw.
Now that the mission is finally coming to an end, Naoe Tadayei just feels like a heavy burden has been lifted off his shoulders, and all the strength has flowed from his body. In the past two years, he has not even written a letter home because of the heavy responsibility. Now the responsibility has been
After that, his longing for his son could no longer be suppressed. He looked across the sea - from the letters home from Omaezaki Nakahide and Ogawa Yutaka, he learned that Naoe Nobuhira was now the company commander of Jingzhe Bei and was working in Harima.
Fighting on the front line.
When I get home, I can go and see him.
"Get ready and stand at the last post." Naoe Nohei said to Omaezaki Nakahide and Ogawa Yutō with a smile, "Don't let up tonight and do your duty until the last moment. Tomorrow early morning, His Highness will organize the Ming Dynasty preparations
Be prepared to cross the sea with Liaoyuan."
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In the evening, Ogawa Yutō returned to Shoshubei's camp - today it was their turn to garrison Iwaya Port and Paitai, while Hosugabei garrisoned Iwaya Castle. As soon as he returned, a large number of officers surrounded him.
"Sir! We can go home tomorrow morning, right?" Captain Uji Hidegao, the captain of the company, jumped up and down excitedly, "We can go home, right?"
"Where did you know about it?" Ogawa Yudong was amused when he heard this, "I just came back from Naoe-sama, and the news is not as fast as yours?"
"Yeah!" After receiving Ogawa Yutong's acquiescence, the officers immediately cheered. The third company commander Higashino Taichi even came close to Ogawa Yutong and asked maliciously: "Your Highness, what are you carrying in your arms?"
Isn’t it time for the brothers to drink a bottle of wine?”
"You thieves, you only know how to miss my wine!" Ogawa Yudong took two steps back warily, and carefully reached out his hand to touch the wine in his arms - it was the wine he bought from Nanman merchants at a large price a few years ago.
The wine he bought there is said to be one of the best in Europe. He is not willing to drink it now and keeps it in his arms. Because the European said that the longer the wine is brewed, the more mellow and delicious it becomes.
"The Red Leaf Army has military regulations. Soldiers are not allowed to drink alcohol while on duty." Ogawa Yutōyi said righteously to stop the booing subordinates, but his own tongue was itchy. On weekdays, once someone drinks on holiday,
Chances are, Yutō Ogawa will definitely get drunk. But on Awaji Island, there is no distinction between holidays and on-duty work. The enemy may come tomorrow. Yutō Ogawa is afraid that he will cause trouble by drinking. He will feel uncomfortable if he does not drink for a day like this.
A heavy drinker, he actually endured two years of abstaining from alcohol. Now that he was about to change his job, he thought that he might have a binge tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, and he felt that he could no longer hold back his throat.
"But not today. If you want to go back and drink, I'll treat you to a good drink!" Ogawa Yudong took a deep breath, suppressed the restlessness in his body, put on a serious expression and said to his subordinates, "Go back and suppress
Troops, there must be no slack tonight! Violators will be punished according to military law!"
Chapter completed!