Matsudaira Motoyasu didn't like the life of being judged by others. In his childhood, whether he was under the care of his weak father Matsudaira Hirotada or he was forced to spend a short childhood with Oda Nobunaga in Katsuba Castle,
No one pointed at him and taught him what to do. When he tried hard to do it, he used a sarcastic tone to ridicule him that no matter what he did, he couldn't do it well. After all, he was the son of a country man and had never seen the world.
This is the first time in his life that he hates someone so much, and that person is Kira Yoshian, who is still alive in Saijo City. He knows very well that this noble son of the Kira family does not intend to enmity with him, but out of some reason.
Because of Matsudaira Ieyasu's sense of crisis because he is highly regarded by Imagawa Yoshimoto, or perhaps it is the disgust caused by pure jealousy that makes him involuntarily oppose him, but once the seeds of hatred are planted, he cannot restrain himself even if he knows that he should be more open-minded.
I will think of that unpleasant experience.
Listening carefully to the Matsudaira army in front using the suggested siege ram to hit the door, Matsudaira Motoyasu frowned and thought: "The Kira family in Echigo is a huge hidden danger. The ones stretching across the eastern end of Hokuriku Pass are astonishing, but I will always eat this bowl of rice."
If you go on, you can't give up the great opportunity to unify Mikawa because of choking, and let Kira Mikawa stay in Nishi Mikawa and cause trouble to my Matsudaira family everywhere. That is the dereliction of duty of Ieyasu, the family governor!"
He didn't know about the discord between the Kira family, and he didn't know that the relationship between Kira Yi'an and Kira Yoshi was not as harmonious as imagined. In his understanding, as brothers of the same race, they must support each other.
The best example is that the Kira family of Saijo Castle chose to support Kira Yoshiyasu, who was defeated by Tojo Castle. This shows that Kira Yoshitoki intends to support his brother to become the leader of Mikawa Kingdom, which has serious interests with Matsudaira Ieyasu.
Disagreement.
The Mikawa Kingdom has such a large territory in total. But Matsudaira Ieyasu also wants to be the leader of the Mikawa Kingdom. If he misses this opportunity to unify the Mikawa Kingdom, he may not have another chance. So when considering the collision between real interests and long-term interests,
He still insisted on defeating the Mikawa Kira family, even if he knelt down and apologized in the future, there was nothing more attractive than being the leader of a country.
Matsudaira Ieyasu was very confident in controlling the situation in Mikawa Kingdom. He only needed Kira Yoshiyasu to bow his head at the right time and become his retainer, or to be a canary in a cage who kept his peace. He asked himself that he could only do better than Oda Nobunaga.
It's better for Sibo Yiyin. As long as Kira Yoshian is willing to surrender, all issues can be discussed.
As long as the Matsudaira family can capture Saijo Castle and force Kira Yoshian to surrender, they will have the confidence to defend themselves even if they face Kira Yoshi's angry rebuke and questioning in the future. After all, Kira Yoshian is the governor of the Mikawa Kira family, and it is Mikawa who was personally pardoned by the imperial court.
Mamoru, as long as the Mikawa Kira family is willing to surrender to the Matsudaira family, what can Kira Yoshitoki, an outsider who has been away from home for many years, do?
When the news of the Matsudaira family's victory came, Matsudaira Ieyasu stood proudly in front of the battle on his war horse, secretly encouraging himself: "Today is finally the moment for my Ieyasu to feel proud! I am about to attack Saijo Castle.
Capture alive His Highness Kira Mikawa Mori'an, who brought me endless humiliation. I will stand on the horse and look down at your panicked movements, and then graciously pardon your guilt. I warn you to be loyal to the Matsudaira family and be a powerful helper to my Ieyasu.
This is the beauty of counterattacking with practical actions!”
At this time, the Matsudaira army's attack made a breakthrough. The Otemon gate that had persisted for a long time finally disintegrated under the impact of the surging military force. The Matsudaira samurai who rushed in raised their tachi and slashed at the defenders who tried to obstruct them. But after a while, they saw
Mitsuha Aoi flag crossed Sannomaru and broke into the core area of the city. No matter how strong the city was, it would not be able to sustain itself without the defenders.
The Matsudaira family members listened attentively to a burst of cheers from the samurai in the city, knowing that Saijo Castle, which had been trapped for a long time, would eventually be captured. Many samurai happily discussed the rewards during the post-war merit discussion, and the elders of the Matsudaira family also
With a faint smile, if Saijo Castle is lost, the entire Mikawa Kingdom will be recovered, which will be a great boost to the morale of the Matsudaira family.
At this time, Saijo Castle was already in a state of chaos and panic, and all the retainers and samurai who could escape had already been wiped out. What was left was either those who had been greatly favored by the Kira family for generations, or some maids with minor surnames who had no backbone at all.
Servants, Otemon was breached, Sannomaru was captured, Ninomaru was also captured, Honmaru was like a leaf hanging on the treetops, swaying in the wind and rain.
Kira Ngai'an sat in a daze in the castle tower with disheveled hair, turning a deaf ear to the shouts and wails coming from the castle tower. In just a few days, Kira Ngai'an seemed to be much older, with a few strands of white hair growing on his temples.
It's very eye-catching, and looks a bit like a miserable night of worry.
Ohuchi Nobuzada wore a helmet and held a bloody sword in his hand. He walked into the castle tower and said to Kira Yoshian: "We are defeated! Please leave Mikawa Castle as soon as possible! Leave here and walk north to enter the Oda family's house.
Territory, Oda Danshoden is an ally of His Highness Kōkata, and with his protection, we will definitely preserve the bloodline of the Mikawa Kira family."
Kira Yi'an murmured: "Aren't my great-uncle and uncle still unwilling to leave?"
Okawachi Nobuzada took a few breaths and said: "The two highnesses said that they have nothing to worry about in this world and are willing to stick to the Kira family in Saijo Castle until the last moment. The two highnesses hope that the Mikawa guardian can keep me Mikawa."
Another bloodline of the Kira family, take Mrs. Imagawa and His Highness Manzhumaru and leave early!"
Kira Yi'an suddenly opened his eyes wide and yelled at Nobusada Ohuchi: "I am the governor of the Kira family of Mikawa, and the royal family was appointed by the shogunate. How could I be reduced to death by a dog of the Ise family?
At this point, I don’t want to live a homeless life, just like how I didn’t want to accept the humiliation of surrender when Yoshitoki, I don’t plan to leave! I want to stay here and fight for Saijo Castle until the last moment!”
"Mikawa Shouden! You must not ruin the Mikawa Kira family lineage because of your impulse!" Nobuzada Ohuchi was shocked and angry. He had never seen such a stubborn and stupid family governor, but as Saijo Castle Dai
He persuaded him with sincerity: "It is because Mikawa Shoden is a famous shogunate that he cannot die. You represent the family governor of Mikawa Kira clan, and you will be respected wherever you go. As long as you escape, Matsudaira Ieyasu will never dare to do anything to you."
You did it!"
"There is no doubt that we are determined not to leave!" Kira Yi'an waved his sleeves and showed rare courage. He ordered: "Let Tsuruhime and Manzhumaru go first! But if Ma Shoudian wants to leave, leave as soon as possible! Take the chance to pick up Tsurugaru."
Ji and Wanzhuwan were taken away together. I don’t want these two girls to go to hell with me and suffer...Okay. I want to stay quietly for a while to prepare for the final date. Do you want to do a Kouga dance?"
Ohuchi Nobuzada looked at the stubborn Kira Yoshian who was still thinking about how he should commit suicide in the future, and suddenly realized that his persistence in Mikawa was so ridiculous. A Mikawa Kira family with a strong cultural atmosphere and a very artistic style
The family governor, a group of retainers with different ideas and thoughts, was able to live in this troubled world for a full ten years without being destroyed. He suddenly regretted his decision not to follow Kiragi. Maybe he really missed a lot of things.
He quickly left the castle tower. Nobuzada Okouchi called his legitimate son, Hidetsuna Okouchi, who was only sixteen years old, and gave him a few words. The loyal samurai who came to the Okouchi family took Hidetsuna Okouchi away with him, and then summoned the lineage retainers of the Kira family.
They held a meeting, in which they expressed their determination to live and die with Saijo Castle, and soon got the unanimous approval of the family elders who stayed behind. Even if they gradually became corrupt and even became stupid, their sincerity towards the Kira family
My heart has never changed.
At this time, the Matsudaira Army had penetrated the Honmaru's defense force, and the shouts of killing gradually appeared in the square inside the Honmaru. From time to time, young samurai who hurriedly blocked the attack screamed and fell into a pool of blood. Several veterans were kneeling in the large room.
There was a white silk ribbon wrapped around her lower abdomen. She kowtowed to the northeast of Kasugayama Castle for the last time and shouted: "Your Highness Gongfang! I'm sorry, I can only serve you here! Your Majesty, please go ahead."
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The next moment, blood splattered in the dark room. Several veteran ministers had their bellies cut open and died on the spot. The dead soldiers sadly lit the firewood that had been prepared for a long time in the room and saw the flames rising up, and then without warning.
Hesitantly jumped into the fire pit and committed seppuku in severe pain. At the same time, Kira Yoshian's Kowako Mai only jumped halfway and fell to death in the castle tower with her mouth spurting out black blood. The young people lit the flames conscientiously.
With tears in their eyes, they drew their swords and killed each other, killing their companions.
When the maids hiding in various corners of Saijo Castle saw the flames of the castle tower, they suddenly stopped screaming and ran away. They held each other's little hands and rushed into the room where the fire was trembling. Several Matsudaira samurai were stunned.
Seeing a group of maids in white throwing themselves into the fire and dying in groups, he was so frightened that he sat on the ground and screamed: "The Kira family is finished!"
Just as the samurai were happily discussing their victory, they suddenly discovered a chaos among the Matsudaira army in the city and screamed for help in panic. Then billowing black smoke rose from the castle tower of Saijo Castle. However, bright red flames jumped out for a moment, and a hoarse voice came from the main pill.
The screams and cries of grief made Songping Jun panic and didn't know what to do.
Several warriors from the Matsudaira family ran to the front of the formation in embarrassment and shouted: "The Kira Mikawa guardians are harming themselves! The Kira Yoshitomiden and Kira Yoshimeiden in Nishi-Kira are harming themselves...Okawachi Tajima guardians, Yamaoka Awaji guardians,
Ehara Tanba Mamoru, Takahashi Dewa Mamoru committed suicide... Mikawa Moriden's main wife, Mrs. Imagawa, took Manjumaru and escaped from the Katemon Gate! All the minors in Saijo Castle committed seppuku and committed suicide. The Kira family is finished... everything is finished!"
"It's over? It's over! Everything is over! How could it be like this!" Matsudaira Ieyasu's face turned green and white for a while. He clutched the reins tightly and didn't want to fall, but he still couldn't hold on. When his eyesight went dark, he raised his head and fell off the horse.
Honda Heihachiro, who has quick eyes and quick hands, jumped out and acted as a meat cushion to support the lord. The Matsudaira samurai, who was a little slow to react, helped Matsudaira Ieyasu with all his hands. He fed me water and untied his armor and worked for a long time, which frightened the family retainers.
It's not a big deal, even the gentle and gentle Ishikawa Sumasa was shocked.
"A group of red deer! Why are you still standing there! Put out the fire!" Pioneer General Tadashi Sakai was furious. His subordinates shouted at the panicked Ashigaru to quickly get water to put out the fire. The Ashigaru men were carrying three guns.
Not knowing how to put out the fire, the leading samurai kicked and scolded him and threw away all his weapons. He searched around the castle and castle towns for barrels and basins and put them into putting out the fire.
The scene in the entire Saijo Castle became very strange. The Matsudaira army that was originally attacking the city transformed into a city fire brigade, carrying pots and pans collected everywhere to put out the fire. Some brought water from wells, and some chose to go to the Yahagi River at great expense.
To collect water, thousands of young and old men from Sanhe, carrying water, ran like crazy, splashing the pitiful little water against the smoke-filled wooden buildings, and then continued to fetch water without looking back.
Later, residents of Saijo Castle Town also spontaneously joined the rescue team. After waking up, Matsudaira Ieyasu hurriedly ordered the small team to send all the carriages out, carrying buckets and jars filled with river water to put out the fire. The so-called everyone gathered firewood.
The flames were high, which meant that everyone put out the fire quickly. Tens of thousands of people poured water around a volcanic purgatory-like fire city, gradually stabilizing the fire.
Taking advantage of the warm and humid monsoon, the fire spread from Honmaru to Ninomaru. If it hadn't been for the rescue efforts of the Matsudaira family, it's hard to say how long it would have burned out. It took a long time from burning to putting out the fire.
It took most of the day to extinguish the last embers in the early morning of the next day. By this time, Saijo Castle had long been burned beyond recognition by the fire. The original magnificent castle tower was reduced to ruins, and the beautiful gardens were destroyed by the fire.
Destroyed and turned into a white field.
The news that the Kira family was destroyed, and that a group of Kira family maids joined hands and committed suicide in the fire was so shocking that it didn't take long for it to spread throughout the entire Matsudaira Army and even the citizens of Saijo Castle Town. It is said that the few samurai who witnessed what happened that night were killed.
They were so frightened that they always said that there were many women in white clothes holding hands standing around them and smiling at them. This commotion made the Matsudaira army so upset that no one dared to approach Saijo Castle even half a step.
The sky was dimming the next day. The residents of Saijo Castle gathered in small groups to discuss what they had seen yesterday. Many of them were about Kira Mikawa Mori'an setting fire to the castle tower and destroying himself in the castle tower. There was also the well-known and beloved Okouchi Tajima Morinobu.
There were rumors of samurai including Sadao, Yamaoka Awaji Mori Yaogen and other samurai committing collective suicide. When the citizens of Saijo Town looked at the Matsudaira Army, their fear and disgust had turned into disgust and alienation. When they saw the unfamiliar Matsudaira samurai on the street, they all hid away.
Yes, it's not much better than a rat crossing the street and everyone shouting and beating it.
Matsudaira Ieyasu didn't sleep all night. He stood in a daze among the smoky rubble with two big dark circles under his eyes. He was not afraid of evil spirits. What he was afraid of was the big thing that broke the sky. He had been standing here since dawn, wandering repeatedly.
, repeatedly chanting in his mouth: "Why do you do this? I have no intention of killing people at all. As long as you surrender and show dignity to me, I will return you the power to govern the Saijo Territory. Why do you have to harm yourself in the end...
How much do you hate my family!"
Sakai Chuji picked up a simple cloth robe and put it on his body, and whispered persuasion: "People cannot be resurrected after death, so my lord does not need to be too sad. I believe Kira Mikawa's guardian also has his own reasons for forcing it! But no matter what
He said that my lord has successfully completed the great cause of unifying the Three Rivers Country, and has completed the dream of unifying the Three Rivers that surpassed Duke Kanggang of Qing Dynasty before he was thirty years old. My lord's future achievements are limitless!"
"There is no need to comfort me. I know how terrible the disaster I have caused is." Matsudaira Ieyasu smiled bitterly and shook his head, sighing: "The entire Kira family was wiped out. Only the widow and orphan of the Mikawa guardian escaped in the chaos. Ieyasu, this is You offended that town official to death! With this great enemy around, I, the leader of the Three Rivers Kingdom, don’t feel at ease!"
Matsudaira Ieyasu took the initiative to talk about Kira Yoshi's name, indicating that the pressure in his heart at this time had gradually overflowed. Unfortunately, the Matsudaira family's family members did not have this thought, and could not guess the subtle changes in the family governor's thoughts, so they just followed him. The words made Matsudaira Ieyasu sigh and his heart ached.
Ishikawa Suzumasa's brand-new plain coat was burned by the flames with seven or eight holes, his black hat was thrown somewhere, his face was covered with gray marks, and his neat appearance was completely destroyed. When he saw Matsudaira Ieyasu, he knelt down and begged: "My lord. ! Let’s think of a way! This fire may have been spread all over the town by the townspeople of Saijo Castle, and soon the whole Mikawa will know that we killed all the Kira Mikawa guards!"
The Songping retainers were all panic-stricken: "What can we do about this..."
"Don't be chaotic! Calm down!" Hirotaka Honda, Honda repeatedly reminded the samurai of the Matsudaira family to calm down. Matsudaira Ieyasu's painstaking efforts in recent years have shown good results, which at least proves that their discipline is very powerful. But silence could not cover up the uneasiness in their hearts. Even lowering their eyebrows and submissiveness would not help relieve their tense nerves. The hearts of the members of the Matsudaira family tree were already in confusion.
Matsudaira Ieyasu knew that it was useless to elaborate at this time, and could only sigh: "Only by finding Mrs. Imagawa and Manzhumaru as soon as possible can we make up for everything in front of us. As long as the widow and orphan of the Mikawa guardian are willing to return to Saijo Castle, the current bad situation will There is still room for change in the situation. Our family is willing to hand over the entire Saijo Territory to Manzhumaru, and is willing to recognize Manzhumaru as his son. We will also marry our daughter to him in the future... As long as he is willing to come back, we can do anything. promise!"
As the saying goes, thinking well is not as good as doing well, and any words that remain in words are not as useful as actual actions. When the Matsudaira family thought about capturing Saijo Castle, surrendering and controlling Kiragi'an, what they experienced was a tragic disaster. The blow forced them to choose to keep Kira Yoshi'an's widow and orphan in exchange for Kira Yoshi's forgiveness. However, Imagawa Tsuruhime and Manzhumaru dared to stay in Mikawa Country. Matsudaira Zeue's plan was destined to be defeated. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!