Sanhao Changqing did not show off, and spoke ably, telling all the plans of the Sanhao family:
"Our ninjas have reported that Shiokawa Masatoshi's rebellion must be at the behest of Kisawa Nagamasa, and the purpose is to introduce the Miyoshi Army into Settsu. Kisawa Nagamasa will then lead the troops to drive directly behind them.
Assisting us in countering the rebellion is actually to eliminate the main force of the Miyoshi family in Settsu."
"But now that we are aware of this attempt,
Then we are interested in showing off tricks and taking advantage of them, because we also have our own trump card - that is Yusa Kawachi (Yusa Nagakyo), the guardian of Kawachi Kingdom. Although Yusa Kawachi and Kizawa Nagamasa had previously exiled Hosokawa
The leader's close confidant, Hatakeyama Owari (Hatakeyama Uenoga), supported Hatakeyama Harima (Hatakeyama Masakuni) to govern Kawachi, but the two families have always been distinct. Kizawa Nagamasa's power is in Kitakawachi, while the Yusa family is in Kawachi
South Hanoi.”
"And compared to Hatakeyama Harima, who was manipulated by Kisawa Nagamasa in everything, Yusagouchi actually had a more favorite puppet - Hatakeyama Sakyou (Hatakeyama Nagasune) who was attached to the Yusa family. But at the time, Kisawa Nagamasa had
Kii, Yamato,
And with the support of Miyoshi Echigo,
The power is huge,
Yusakawachi did not dare to challenge him, so he agreed to let Hatakeyama Harima inherit the Hatakeyama family in Kawachi. After a period of time, the two sides had constant conflicts in Kawachi, and they had long been at odds. Therefore, Yusakawachi had long been connected with our Miyoshi family.
, plan to get rid of Kizawa Nagamasa together."
"In this battle, let's give Kizawa Nagamasa a 'praying mantis stalking the cicada, and the oriole behind'. Use the main force of our Miyoshi family as bait to lead Kizawa Nagamasa to Settsu, and then Yusagawachi will launch the attack in the territory.
In the coup, Hatakeyama Harima was exiled, Hatakeyama Sakyo was promoted to the throne, and the power of the Yusa family was expelled from Hanoi. Once Kitakawachi was captured by the Yusa family, the main force of the Kizawa family who was alone outside would be lost and retreated to Yamato and Kii.
The road is doomed to destruction."
"It's just that there is a variable in this plan. This is where we need the help of the Imagawa family and the Takeda family." Miyoshi Nagakei changed the subject and looked at Taiyuan Xuezai seriously, "Kizawa Nagamasa is not alone in his struggle.
He also has his own ally in the Hosokawa family - that is, the traitor Miyoshi Prime Minister of our Miyoshi clan. That guy is now serving as the Kyoto garrison and holds the military power of the Hosokawa family's troops in Kyoto. If he rushes to assist Hatakeyama during the Hanoi coup
Harima,
It would be difficult for Yusa Kawauchi to succeed."
"However, Prime Minister Miyoshi has a weakness, that is, he does not have many personal soldiers around him. The Hosokawa family's troops in Kyoto and the shogunate's subordinates are only nominally under his command. If you can control him, you can block his deployment
The troops, the Hosokawa Army, and the public had reason to listen to the instructions and not listen to the announcement. The Miyoshi family hoped that the Imagawa family and the Takeda family would violently attack Dairenji Temple, the residence of Prime Minister Miyoshi in Kyoto. The movements of our Miyoshi family in Kyoto have been
Being under surveillance, it is difficult to move, so I can only rely on you as passers-by."
After Taiyuan Xuezai frowned and thought for a moment, he asked a question in a low voice: "It's possible, but I don't know what the attitude of the Hosokawa leader is? In this battle, the Miyoshi family, the Kizawa family, the Hatakeyama family, and the Yusa family
The encounter between soldiers can be said to be a major civil strife in the Hosokawa family. As the governor of the family, Governor Hosokawa cannot sit idly by and ignore it. What should he do if he orders the Hosokawa army in Kyoto to take action?"
"Master Yukisai, please rest assured that the lord has given instructions. If we just get rid of the traitor Kizawa Nagamasa, the lord will be very happy, and even promised to return to Kyoto from Makishima Castle after we take action, calling on the Hosokawa army and
The ministers of the shogunate captured Miyoshi. But the lord did not want to take risks.
You will only come forward after you have the winning ticket, so you must first control the situation." Miyoshi Nagakei looked at Matsunaga Hide, who took out a secret letter with Hosokawa Harumoto's signature from his arms and handed it to him.
Taiyuan Xuezhai. After Taiyuan Xuezhai read it carefully, he returned the secret letter.
"If there is no objection, I will leave it to you to make your own decision. We will help you sneak into Kyoto. As for whether you want to place a bet and on which side you want to place the bet, it all depends on you." Miyoshi Changqing saw that everyone had already acquiesced,
He bowed his hands without any politeness or delay, got on his horse and left gracefully.
On March 11, the twelfth year of Tenmon (1543), with the secret help of the Miyoshi family ninjas, a group of people from the Imagawa family and the Takeda family sneaked into Kyoto again and hid around Anrakuji Temple on the east side of Kyoto.
Late at night, everyone in the mission had fallen asleep, but Taiyuan Xuezhai, Imagawa Yoshimoto, and Takeda Harunobu were still discussing the plan proposed by the Miyoshi family under the candlelight:
"The Miyoshi family currently has about 9,000 men and 3,000 soldiers in Kinki. The Kizawa family has 6,000 soldiers. The Yusa family and the Hatakeyama family both have more than 3,000 men and more than 1,000 soldiers to guard Kyoto.
Prime Minister Miyoshi himself only had 1,000 direct descendants, and his combat troops were only over 300, while the Hosokawa Army in Kyoto and the Shogunate's Tokugou army both had about 3,000 people."
Takeda Harunobu read the collected intelligence, holding a writing brush in his hand and scribbling numbers on the side: "The Hosokawa clan's direct-controlled troops are scattered throughout the territory. If there is a change in Kinki, they cannot be mobilized in a hurry. Makishima Castle
The main force is still confronting the Rokkaku family at the Minami Omi border, and it is impossible to participate in this coup."
"That's the people of the Miyoshi clan and the Yusa family, the Kizawa family, the Hatakeyama family, and the Miyoshi branch families." Imagawa Yoshimoto estimated a rough number, "If we can't successfully kidnap Miyoshi Echigo, in Kyoto
The 3,000 Hosokawa troops and 3,000 shogunate soldiers may also be mobilized by him. But if our attack succeeds, these 6,000 people will fall to Miyoshi Chikuzen's side under the orders of Commander Hosokawa."
"It's a dangerous situation." After Imagawa Yoshimoto finished his calculations, he was slightly retreating. "Even if our surprise attack on Miyoshi Echigo succeeds, the Miyoshi family's military strength will still be at a disadvantage. If it fails, it will be doomed."
"Is it possible for Chief Hosokawa to declare Kizawa Nagamasa a traitor and have the entire Hosokawa family attack him?" Takeda Harunobu raised another possibility.
"It's unlikely. Although Chief Hosokawa doesn't trust Kizawa Nagamasa, his trust in Miyoshi Chikuzen is not that good. How could he go to the fire for Miyoshi Chizen? If he ends up in person, the Hosokawa family and the Kizawa family
The relationship between the Miyoshi family and the Kizawa family has reached the point of turning against each other. If he loses, the Hosokawa family will be discredited. But as long as he does not end up, the conflict between the Miyoshi family and the Kizawa family is nothing more than an internal fight within the Hosokawa family, and he can still come forward.
Mediate and reap the benefits." Taiyuan Xuezhai clearly understood these things about the Hosokawa family.
"If this is the case, the Miyoshi family has little chance of winning. Do we really want to participate?" Imagawa Yoshimoto's fighting spirit is rapidly declining as the situation is analyzed. "There is no need to risk your life for some benefits of the DPRK and China.
Bar."
"Of course, as a teacher, we are not stupid. We will definitely sit back and watch what happens. If the Sanhao family goes well on the front line, we will come out and sell favors. If he does not go well, we will definitely pretend that nothing happened and run away as soon as possible."
Taiyuan Xuezhai also carried it clearly and said with a very philistine smile.
"How could Kizawa Nagamasa be Miyoshi Chikuzen's opponent?" Takeda Harunobu felt that the caution of Imagawa Yoshimoto and Taihara Yuksai was unfounded, "That mantis has been targeted by the oriole, and there is no way to run away."
On March 12, the twelfth year of Tenmon (1543), Hosokawa Harumoto ordered Miyoshi Nagakei to personally lead the army to quell the rebellion of Shiokawa Masatani, the remnant party of Hosokawa Takakuni. Miyoshi Nagakei then ordered 5,000 troops in Izumi Province and passed through Mu
Sawa Nagamasa's Hanoi territory entered Settsu.
Both Kizawa Nagamasa and Miyoshi Nagakei were retainers of the Hosokawa family. Before the two families turned against each other, Kizawa Nagamasa naturally would not stop Miyoshi Nagakei from mobilizing his military forces, and even personally organized a banquet for the Miyoshi army to see off.
"Have a nice trip, Your Highness Chikuzen." Kizawa Nagamasa raised his wine glass and greeted Miyoshi Changqing with a smile.
"This wine is still warm. I will wait until I succeed before I drink it with His Highness Sakyo." Miyoshi Changqing did not drink, but slowly placed the wine glass on the tray held by the servant, saying meaningfully.
He glanced at Kizawa Nagamasa and said, "See you later."
After Miyoshi Chokei entered Settsu, he joined Miyoshi Choitsu's 4,000 people in southwest Settsu, crossed the territories of the Ikeda family, Miyake family, Itami family and other Settsu noble families to the north, and began to besiege Ichikura Castle in the mountainous area in the northern part of Settsu.
.Yochuan Zhengnian knew that he was outmatched, so he calmly chose Cage City.
Looking at the impenetrable Iku City, Miyoshi Changqing smiled and said to Miyoshi Changyi who was commanding the troops to besiege the city: "Do you know why they took the initiative to rebel, but stayed behind closed doors?"
"Please make it clear, my lord." Although Mihao Changyi is considered the elder of Mihao Changqing, he has always been respectful to his talented junior family governor and never puts on airs.
"The dog is barking because there is an owner behind it." Miyoshi Nagakei raised his eyebrows, looked in the direction of Hanoi, and showed the confidence that a heroic governor should have in a familiar manner to win the trust of his retainers: "Kizawa Nagai
Zheng, the dog has been beaten, why don’t you, the dog owner, come out?”
However, Kizawa Nagamasa is also a nominal minister of the Hosokawa family. Although the Hosokawa family is not as powerful as it was back then, it is not so weak that it can be manipulated by others. As long as Hosokawa Harumoto does not issue an order, Kizawa Nagamasa
He was not qualified to use weapons in Kinki. Seeing that the Kizawa family could not move, Ikoku Castle suddenly became as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. He even sent envoys to Miyoshi Nagakei and Hosokawa Harumoto to surrender, but they were naturally defeated by them.
He decisively refused. However, Kizawa Nagamasa was surprisingly calm. Even if the chess pieces were in danger, he had no intention of rushing forward - he did not even ask Hosokawa Harumoto for permission to send troops.
However, just when Sanhao Changqing was preparing to launch a general attack on Yiku City, something unexpected happened suddenly.
March 17, the twelfth year of Tianwen (1543), outside the city of Settsu Province.
"Your Highness, it's not good!"
Just when Miyoshi Changqing was dressed in armor and went to the front line to command his troops to attack the city, the scouts hurriedly found him.
Miyoshi Changqing was a little irritated by his interrupted rhythm, but he knew that he must not show such negative emotions to his subordinates on the battlefield, so he immediately adjusted his facial expression and asked calmly: "What happened?"
"Rebellion, all rebellion!" The scout of the Mihaoshi family was so panicked that he couldn't even speak clearly, and he didn't even add the subject.
"Who rebelled?" Miyoshi Changqing was also a little upset, and even wanted to curse the big-tongued scout in front of him, but he still asked patiently.
"Your Highness, come and see!" The scout pointed south without explanation, signaling Miyoshi Changqing to follow him. While Miyoshi Changqing was slandering his fuss in his heart, he clapped his horse to follow, jumped up a hill, and looked east
——Then he froze there.
I saw countless troops with colorful flags heading towards the Miyoshi family on their way back to their territory. The number exceeded 5,000. A closer look revealed that Ikeda family, Itami family, Miyake family and many other important people from Settsu were visible.
What's going on? No order was issued to recruit the people of the country to help suppress the rebellion, and no contact was received from the people of the country.
Only then did Sanhao Changqing realize the meaning of the phrase "If you rebel, you will rebel."
The people in the eastern part of Settsu have all rebelled.
And where their troops were pointing was the undefended grain road of the Mihaoshi family - no one could have imagined that there would be enemies in the safe rear.
