On March 12, the 14th year of Tenmon (1546), in Mino Sumamata, the Dongguo Sangluo Allied Army welcomed the fifth army to join the army - the Saito Army.
"The number of people is a bit large..." On the bank of the Nagara River, Takeda Harunobu looked at the Mino troops carrying the wave flag as they continued to flow towards the main army. He couldn't help but feel a little troublesome, "There are nearly 6,000 people. I didn't expect the Saito family.
If you are willing to send so many people to Luo, you risk losing control of the territory."
"Saito Yamashiro Shou (Michizo Saito) has gained the country unfairly and urgently needs the approval of the shogunate and the court to win the support of the people of Mino. Compared with the possible turmoil in the territory, he still believes that the reputation of going to Luka will be greater
"It's valuable." Taiyuan Xuezai quite agreed with Saito Douzan's choice, "Anyway, the Oda family in the south is already an ally, and the main force of the Takeda family has also left their skills. The only one who needs to be careful is the Asai family in the west.
There won’t be too much pressure.”
"But the Saito family brought a full 6,000 people... plus the 3,000 people from the Oda family and the 3,000 people from the Hojo family, the total strength is just people. Can we watch them with the people we have? Can't we?
Right?" Imagawa Yoshimoto asked worriedly.
"There's no need to keep an eye on everyone. The Saito family doesn't border on us, so don't worry about him. According to the information from Suruga, the main force of the Hojo family has gone straight to the head of the family and has no intention of heading west. Then what we need to keep an eye on is
There is only the Oda family. And by keeping an eye on the Oda family, you can also contain his marriage alliance, the Saito family. As for the Hojo family, they have nothing to do with the Saito family and the Oda family anyway, so it is difficult to link up and act together, so there is no need to worry." Taiyuan.
Xuezhai, however, seemed to have already thought about it and elaborated in an orderly manner:
"Let the Saito family go at the front to prevent them from cutting off our retreat in Mino. Followed by the Imagawa family, the Oda family, and the Takeda family in order. Sandwich the Oda family between our two armies and watch. Then
Drag the Hojo family to the back of the queue, leaving him alone and helpless."
"No wonder." After hearing this, Imagawa Yoshimoto suddenly realized - originally the Imagawa Army and the Takeda Army had been sandwiching the Hojo Army in the middle, but after the Oda family came, the Hojo family was placed at the end of the team. And this
The next time he came to Mino, Taiyuan Xue Zhai also specifically ordered his troops to wait in the south of Guandao, intending to squeeze Saito's army to the front. Once the fait accompli is formed, it will be very troublesome to change it - coordinating so many troops
Changing the queue is not easy, and the Imagawa family and the Takeda family also have excuses.
"I have met your highnesses." At this moment, a young knight from Saito's army rode his horse to the front of the formation, dismounted gracefully, and then saluted Imagawa Yoshimoto and others: "Your highnesses, my lord
I ask you all to move forward first, and Saito’s army will follow at the end.”
"That's not necessary. You can go first. We are waiting for you at the official gate." Takeda Harunobu said immediately.
"Your Highness is joking, how can that be done? How can there be any reason to let the guests walk behind?" The young samurai also responded with a smile.
"Akechi-sama?" Imagawa Yoshimoto looked at the face of the samurai in front of him, and suddenly recognized that this was the person they had met on their way to Luo a few years ago.
"Have we met your Highness before?" However, Mitsuhide Akechi failed to recognize Imagawa Yoshimoto and bowed very apologetically: "Excuse me, I really can't remember..."
"Akechi..." Takeda Harunobu was stunned for a moment, and then he came to his senses and said smoothly: "A few years ago, we were taken care of by the Saito family when we were on our way to Luo. Now, as a token of our gratitude, we should give up the position of vanguard of the Luo army.
Your Majesty, Sir Akechi, don’t refuse anymore.”
"That's it. I'd like to send you my long-lost greetings. I'm glad that everything is well with you, Your Highnesses." Akechi Mitsuhide didn't need to say much when he saw this. It seemed that his master, Saito Douzan, didn't give him any order to change his position.
The order was just to let him ask tentatively. Seeing Takeda Harunobu's insistence, Akechi Mitsuhide changed his words and said: "If this is the case, the Saito family would rather obey orders than to be respectful! Clear the way for your highnesses and the guest troops, and perform the courtesy of host and guest."
"Oh, this guy is Mitsuhide Akechi?"
Oda Nobunaga's roaring shouts could be heard from behind, and I don't know when he came to the front line with his army of young boys.
"May I ask who your highness is..." Akechi Mitsuhide did not
Although he expressed his displeasure at being called by his first name, he still looked at Oda Nobunaga politely.
"I am Oda Nobunaga, remember this!" Oda Nobunaga rode up to Akechi Mitsuhide in a swaggering manner to apply. He glared condescendingly at Akechi Mitsuhide and said, "Where is your lord? You didn't send any important personnel to greet him.
My beloved son-in-law? Just let you, a little-known pawn, come over?"
Imagawa Yoshimoto was even more unhappy with Oda Nobunaga's rude remarks, while Takeda Harunobu observed Oda Nobunaga meaningfully.
"My lord has come personally and is commanding the troops from the rear. Please wait a moment." Even though he was treated like this, Akechi Mitsuhide still bowed and replied in a neither humble nor condescending manner.
Not long after, I saw a bald middle-aged man riding a horse, surrounded by a pair of guards. It was obviously Saito Douzan himself. Imagawa Yoshimoto took a closer look and immediately recognized this man - he was clearly the same as him last time.
The oil seller I met on the way to Luo. How come all the people I met along the way were acquaintances I met before? Oda Nobunaga, Saito Dozo, Akechi Mitsuhide... Is this world so small?
"Your Highnesses came from afar and were not able to greet you. It's my fault." Saito Dosan bowed his hands while his eyes quickly passed over everyone. It was as if he could see through everyone's heart with just a few eyes.
"Your Highness Yamashiro Mori." Imagawa Yoshimoto and Takeda Harunobu also returned the gift, while Taiyuan Yuksai had already retreated to the back. It seemed that he did not want to show his face on such an occasion and acted as low-key as possible.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "May I ask where Master Xuesai is?" However, Saito Douzan was very sensitive to the only absent Taiyuan Xuesai, and asked Imagawa Yoshimoto: "I have a long time ago.
I have heard the name of Master Xuezhai, and now I finally get to see him. I have been looking forward to it for many days."
"He is handling military affairs in the rear army and will come to visit Yamashiro Shou later." Imagawa Yoshimoto used the excuse that Taiyuan Xuezai had taught him in advance.
"Haha, no matter how low-key he is, he can't hide from the attention of the world. Master Xue Zhai has long been famous all over the world." Saito Dōsan became happy when he heard the words, and kept shaking his head and said: "Speaking of the Imagawa family, who is it?
Don’t you care about Master Xuezai? With Master Xuezai or not, the Imagawa Army is completely two armies.”
Akechi Mitsuhide felt a little nervous when he heard this, fearing that Imagawa Yoshimoto and his people would have an overreaction. Saito Douzan's naked instigation of dissension, although he did not conceal his intentions, would always make the obedient person unhappy -
-After all, he is not talking about baseless rumors, but pointing out the naked reality in public, so as to achieve the purpose of instigating the relationship between the emperor and his ministers.
Who would have thought that Imagawa Yoshimoto was not angry at all, but instead had a proud student's smile of "My teacher is so awesome, I am so happy when others praise my teacher." And Takeda, standing next to Imagawa Yoshimoto
Harunobu seemed to be surprised by Imagawa Yoshimoto's reaction. The guards behind Imagawa Yoshimoto also had "unconcerned" expressions.
How could they get such weird feedback? The Imagawa family is really a bunch of weird guys - Akechi Mitsuhide secretly complained in his heart.
"I still need to keep working hard and share more with the teacher, otherwise the teacher will also have to work hard and be talked about insinuously." Imagawa Yoshimoto smiled bitterly and shook his head, "So this time I personally led the army to Luo. Let's go.
Together, this kind of hard work must be left to the teacher, and I will stay in Imagawa Hall by myself to have a leisurely time."
"Haha, weirdo, weirdo. I admire His Highness Jibu's broad-mindedness. This must be the reason why Master Xuesai is hiding behind and refuses to see me." Saito Michizan smiled and nodded repeatedly, sighing as if he suddenly realized something.
Said: "If he is here, I am saying this. As a human minister, even if he knows that His Highness Zhibu doesn't care, he still has to find a way to prove himself in front of everyone. If he is embarrassed, he will lose face. But as long as others are not present.
, No matter what outsiders say, as long as His Highness Zhibu doesn't matter, your subordinates will naturally not matter either."
"Did the old man really think so much?" Imagawa Yoshimoto secretly slandered in his heart, and at the same time arranged for Hayasaka Nao to go back and see what Taiyuan Xuezai was doing. Soon after, Hayasaka Nao brought back the news - Taiyuan Xuezai was hiding in the middle
The army is eating chicken legs.
"But when it comes to weirdos, compared to my cheap son-in-law, His Highness Jibu is nothing." Saito Douzan turned his attention to the disheveled Oda Nobunaga. Until now, Oda Nobunaga
Not with myself
My father-in-law said hello.
"I asked my daughter to carry a dagger with her when she got married, and told her something like, 'If Oda Nobunaga is really a fool, you should find an opportunity to kill him.' Compared with such a father-in-law, how can I dare to be called 'weird'?"
Oda Nobunaga choked back unceremoniously.
"Haha, did Gui Die tell you? The water thrown by the married daughter has turned her elbows outward?" Saito Michizan was not angry when he heard this, but burst out laughing, "
She is my daughter, not bad, not bad."
"Next time she goes home to visit relatives, I will bring her an iron cannon." Oda Nobunaga looked at Saito Douzan's smile and sneered twice with disdain: "Look who died, times have changed.