When Yoshikawa Kyouke and others returned to Yoshida Koriyama Castle angrily, they saw that the soldiers and generals in the city were all ready to go. They looked at these stern-faced people with confusion, and went straight to the castle tower to ask Mori
Huiyuan reports on the recruitment situation.
Unsurprisingly, Terumoto Maori praised their outstanding performance: "You really give me credit! Mr. Jing! Keep it up! Hey, almost all the generals who went to recruit soldiers failed to complete their tasks. Only you overfulfilled it. It's really
It makes me, an elder, very happy.”
At this time, Yoshikawa Keike hesitated and told him everything about the attack on Ginzan Castle Hot Spring, and expressed his doubts.
"Impossible!" Mouri Terumoto's words negated Yoshikawa Kyouke's view: "I know that you guys have a bad relationship with Kodama Yuei, but you can't slander Kodama Yuei because of this. You are young now.
He, the most outstanding and loyal person among men, would never do such a thing!"
"but"
"Needless to say!" Mouri Terumoto showed an unquestionable expression. It seemed that he trusted Kodama Yuei more deeply than his nephew.
Yoshikawa Keike suddenly felt angry in his stomach. He knew that there would be no results if he continued talking. He simply asked about other things: "Your Highness, what are the soldiers outside preparing for? Are we going to go on an expedition again?"
"That's right!" Mouri Terumoto suddenly became a little excited at this time: "I have mobilized 10,000 soldiers from your father and Kobayakawabe! In addition to the thousands of soldiers we have recently recruited, we can make up enough
An army of fifteen thousand men!”
Yoshikawa Keike knew that he shouldn't pour cold water on him at this time, but he still couldn't help but said: "But we just suffered a big defeat and need time to recover. My nephew, I walked all the way. The people in the territory seem to be quite vocal now."
"Who! Who is it? Arrest him immediately!" Maori Terumoto roared menacingly: Now is a critical period for the survival of the Maori family! Once Du Fei is allowed to take control of the entire Shikoku, we will never be able to stand up again.
!Always live under his control and shadow!"
At this point, he suddenly stopped, sighed and said: "You should know that our Anyi country's iron mines rely on the territory of Shikoku to support the casting of rare weapons and other iron. If the Shikoku iron mines are lost, I'm afraid it will be a disaster."
Years later, we won’t even have the iron to forge weapons. At that time, we will have to humbly buy from others and be controlled by others!”
At this time, Yoshikawa Kyouke finally understood why his grandfather Mourimoto launched the war against the Kono family to occupy Shikoku a few years ago. It turned out that he had long had a foresight about the depletion of the family's iron ore.
At this time, he couldn't say anything else, so he asked Mouri Terumoto to join the crusade.
"Well, I thought you needed more time to prepare, but I didn't expect you to be much more mature than I thought! You also joined the Four Kingdoms Crusade Army! I appointed you as the right army generals, Guangjia, Xiuqiu, and Xiongguli
Nao, I am serving the general, and I will obey the orders of Nobunao Kumagai!" After finishing speaking, Terumoto Mouri waved his hand gently: "You go down first, I have other things to do."
When Yoshikawa Suike saw that Mouri Terumoto allowed him to participate in the crusade, he suddenly felt a little happy, and the unhappiness just now was gone.
When he excitedly exited Mouri Terumoto's room, he met Kodama Yirei who had just come in. He saw that Kodama Yirei was still turning a blind eye to Yoshikawa Suike, raising his head and eyes.
He carried it into the house.
He has always been worried about Kodama's death, and he knows that if he doesn't dig that guy out at this time, it will definitely cause great trouble in the future!
"Humph! We'll see!" Yoshikawa Keike looked at his arrogant back and clenched his fists: "One day, I will catch you out!"
dividing line
At this time, in the four kingdoms, Tang built a city.
Du Fei was sparring with Luo Ji on swordsmanship, and Luo Ji was defeated by him once again as expected.
"Husband, you are so annoying." Luo Ji threw away the knife at this time, and kept hanging her two pink fists on Du Fei's chest: "I won't give in to others at all."
"Why do you have to let others give way?" Du Fei said disapprovingly: "Why don't you practice more and become like you, and still claim to be a swordsman? Then I am not a sword master?"
Luo Ji suddenly covered Du Fei's mouth: "Don't talk nonsense. There is only one person who can bear the title of Sword Master, and that is Kamiizumi Nobutsuna of Tilting City."
"Kamiizumi Nobutsuna?" Du Fei felt that this name seemed to have been mentioned many times, and he asked doubtfully: "Is that guy very powerful?"
"Well, it's not ordinary."
"Compared to mine?"
"It's not right for you to compete like this. I'm afraid you won't feel well after hearing this. My husband is just at your level, and I haven't reached the level where I can compete with others." Luo Ji said unceremoniously, and climbed into his arms like a snake.
inside
Du Fei was a little annoyed when he heard this: "What you said is too exaggerated? Do you believe it or not? I will go now."
"Your Highness! It's not good!" Suddenly his retainer Kobata Kanbei hurried over and happened to see the two hugging each other intimately. He immediately lowered his head and said, "I am guilty! I forgot to knock on the door again."
"Next time, remember better!" Du Fei waved his hand and signaled Luo Ji to step back: "What's the matter? You came to me so late?"
"I received a tip from An Yiguo. It seems that Mouri Terumoto is dishonest again! He is actively preparing to attack again!" Kobata Kanbei said while looking at Luo who was glaring at him as he walked out.
Ji San smiled,
"Really?" Du Fei was a little happy when he heard the news: "It's really hard for him. He just suffered a disastrous defeat and will prepare troops soon. How is the progress of the operations in his territory?"
"According to your instructions, we have sent ninjas to attack everywhere to sow discord between their generals," Kobata Kanbei said proudly: "According to my investigation, the top figure of the Young Master Sect in their camp, Kodama Sugai, seems to be related to
The recent rise of Yoshikawa Kyouke and others are very discordant! I just sent troops to sneak attack Kodama, and I guess he will blame Yoshikawa Kyouke and others for this!"
"Xiaoban," Du Fei frowned and said, "Although I know you are doing this for the benefit of my family, I don't like it very much. Now our strength is not what it used to be. After the last battle, our prestige has increased."
Within a few months, more and more people came to invest because of his reputation. Now the standing army has reached more than 20,000 people. To be honest, we don’t need to play this trick with him now."
"Your Highness, I don't think so," Kobata Kanbei said uncharacteristically: "On the battlefield, things are changing rapidly. We should not underestimate any enemy that still threatens us, especially a force with a deep foundation like the Maori family. Maybe none of us can
If you’re careful, they might turn against you.”
"Okay," Du Fei sighed and said, "I'll do what you said! But remember, now our military strength and strength are constantly expanding, and we must try our best to recruit as many people as Nagano Toshio.
Young talents, reduce the so-called killings! Go and call Oura Nobunobu!"
"Your Majesty!"
Looking at Kobata Kanbei's figure leaving in a hurry, Luo Ji quickly returned to the house: "Why is Mouri Terumoto here again?"
Du Fei was startled by the sudden appearance of Luo Ji: "Why did you come in again! I will summon the generals later, you go down first!"
"Husband, don't you think that Mouri Terumoto is so anxious to attack us, there must be some hidden secret?" Luo Ji said thoughtfully.
"What other secrets could there be in this?" Du Fei said impatiently: "As a woman, you are not involved in military affairs. Get out of here!"
"Humph!" Luo Ji was very unhappy and walked away!
When she went out, she almost bumped into Oura Nobu, who had just come in. Oura Nobu quickly avoided it, but when she saw Luo Ji, she turned her anger on him: "You don't have eyes!"
After saying that, he walked away angrily.
Oura was stunned for a moment because of the letter, but he heard Du Fei calling from inside the house: "Oura! Come in quickly!"
"Your Highness, do you have any important business for coming to me late at night?" Oura Weixin, who had already calmed down and knelt down, asked respectfully.
Du Fei twisted his neck and said, "Did you know? Maori Huiyuan is here again!"
"What!" Oura Nobu looked unbelievable: "Weren't they just defeated a few months ago? They organized another large army in such a short period of time? They are really powerful!"
"However, according to reports from our spies, the people in their territory have begun to be dissatisfied with the Maori family's governance, and their military resources are almost exhausted. This time it can be said that this is their last strength. It is said that there are only less than 20,000 people.
That’s all”
"Twenty thousand people is already the limit. You know, last time they suffered huge losses in Shikoku. It is estimated that a full 20,000 people died here. Now they are a little crazy to recruit so many people in a short period of time." Oura was shaken by the belief.
He shook his head and said: "Is the territory of the Four Kingdoms really that important to them? They would not hesitate to pay for it with mountains of corpses?"
"According to my estimation, their target is of course not the small territories of the four countries, but the rich iron ore on the territories!" Du Fei said sharply: "The land of the four countries is densely populated, rich in mineral deposits, and rich ports. These
They are all what the Maori family lacks. The reason why they want to get their territory back is, firstly, for the supply of iron ore, but also to gain a springboard for their next step in embezzling us."
At this time, Luo Ji outside the house thought angrily: "How dare you look down on me like this! Then let me do something earth-shattering to impress you!"