At three quarters of the hour on March 30, the 14th year of Astronomy (1546), New Zenkoji Temple.
Oda Nobunaga led a group of Oda troops and rushed towards Shin-Zenko-ji Temple aggressively, but they were instantly defeated in front of the tight defenses.
"Which army is this?" Oda Nobunaga was so angry that he climbed to the top of a building. Just as he was about to look at the opponent's flag and formation, he was greeted by a burst of arrows. Several guards tried their best to cover it, and then
He retreated under cover of Oda Nobunaga.
"Which family's flag is this?" Niwa Nagahide and other Oda Nobunaga's bodyguards were all confused - the Oda family in the East Kingdom would naturally not recognize the flag of the small wealthy family in Kansai thousands of miles away.
"Ichimonji Three Stars, Aki Mori Family." Oda Nobunaga seemed to be quite familiar with this banner. He smacked his lips and said confidently: "We have encountered a tough situation, but we are not our opponent."
"Aki Maori's house? What is it?" The guards looked at each other in shock when they heard this.
"A subordinate of the Ouchi family?" Niwa Nagasho was knowledgeable and knowledgeable. He had heard a little bit about the layout of Kansai, but he still didn't think the Maori family deserved much attention. "But they are just unknown people. Why should the young master be like this?"
nervous?"
"Retreat to regroup, survey the nearby terrain before attacking, and be careful of ambush." However, Oda Nobunaga seemed to be extremely cautious and proactively ordered the troops to retreat.
"What is the difference between this Maori family and the Mimura family just now? Why do you, young master..." Niwa Nagahide and the guards were puzzled, "You attacked the Mimura family so violently, why were you so cautious when you met the Maori family? We are light soldiers.
Isn't the purpose of attacking the west bank just to catch us by surprise? If we delay reorganizing here and wait until the main force of the Northern Army follows the news, it will be dangerous."
"It's so rare. Instead of urging me to retreat, Manchidai, you urged me to attack." Oda Nobunaga laughed when he heard this, then shook his head and said: "Of course we still have to attack, but I am not a fool. I will die.
Things still can’t be done.”
Opposite the military formation, inside Shin-Zenko-ji Temple.
"Fight just like we did just now." Mourimoto signaled the flag bearer to wave his horse seal and signaled to the surrounding soldiers: "Archers, be ready to suppress any enemy troops who climb up to observe the situation. As long as the Oda family cannot figure out our defense line for a moment
They dare not attack for a moment. They will wait until our reinforcements arrive and they will be finished. If the Oda family really wants to attack, let the Yoshikawa family's ambush troops come out and attack their flanks."
"However, there is one more thing to do... We, the Maori Army, are right next to the Nizi Army..." After Maori Yuan deployed the defense in an orderly manner, he looked meaningfully at Kobayakawa Takakage, who had just returned, and gave him instructions.
Said: "Takakage, go to Hokoji Temple immediately, find His Highness Owari (Tao Takafusa) of the Ouchi family, and ask him for instructions... How should we, the Maori Army, 'cover' the rear of the Nizi Army? However,
Until we get a reply from the Ouchi family, we will still fulfill our obligations as members of the Northern Army honestly."
At the same time, inside the Liuparamita Temple in the north of Sansangendo Hall.
"Shin Zenkoji is engaged in battle?"
After receiving the report from the Mori family, Otomo Gijin was shocked, "Aren't the Ouchi family and the Nizi family still fighting against each other from the Hokoji-Gonkyoji generation? Why did the Shinzenkoji behind them start fighting instead?
"
"Reporting to Your Highness Otomo, we are enemies coming from the east coast. The flag is that of the Owari Oda family." The envoy of the Mori family reported truthfully, "There seems to be reinforcements behind them. I am not sure if they are the troops of the Saito family."
"Oda family?" Otomo Yoshin frowned and immediately stood up, strode to the window, held the window edge and looked towards the south of Sanjusangendo Hall, which was the former residence of the Oda family. Sanjusangendo Hall
There are also many banners of the Oda family and Saito family, and it looks like a large army is stationed there. But if the Oda army and Saito army really leave Sanjusangendo to cross the river, then the entire southern army formation seems to be leaking from the middle.
It's a big hole and can be punched through casually.
"Is the information true?" Otomo Yizhen turned around and stared fixedly at the messenger of the Maori family. Although he was less than 20 years old, the fierceness and murderous intent that broke out in that moment made the Maori family, a samurai who had been in the army for many years, unable to help but fight.
Had a chill.
"Of course it's true. I'm willing to guarantee it with my life." The Maori family's envoy responded.
"Okay." Otomo Yizhen nodded slightly - he expected that the Maori family did not need to lie to him - the Ouchi family and the Ouchi family were allies, and the Maori family was a subordinate of the Ouchi family.
Then, the young and energetic young leader waved his hand and gave a direct and stern order: "The entire army is ordered to abandon the original position of Liuparamita Temple and attack Sanjusangendo Temple to the south."
"Young Master?" As an important member of the family who assisted Otomo Yoshin in the expedition, Huji Kanren (later known as Tachibana Michizuki) immediately spoke and reminded after hearing this: "Please remember that the interests of the Otomo family should be given priority in this battle. No.
It is necessary to make too risky a move for the sake of the victory of the Northern Army."
"Why did Zaemon (Totsugi Kanren) say this?" Upon hearing this, Taguchi Kanchan, a close confidant of Otomo Yoshi Town, retorted loudly: "This battle in Kyoto has attracted the attention of the world. It is to show the world the martial power and strength of our Otomo family.
How can there be any reason to be timid when you are in charge of military strategy?"
"This is exactly the reason." Another important minister of the Otomo family, Saito Nagami, also said the same thing: "Young Master should remember the martial arts of our ancestors and spread the prestige of our Otomo family throughout the world! The enemy's troops are in chaos, so this is
God-given opportunity, how can you not take it?"
Totojikan even stopped talking when he saw this. As an important member of the Otomo family, he naturally understood the undercurrents surging in the family. In recent years, the governor of the family, Otomo Yoshiken, has become increasingly fond of the Sanzi Shioichi Maru produced in the side room.
The idea of raising young children. However, Irida Micamako, who was assigned by Otomo Yoshiken as the teacher of his eldest son Otomo Yoshizumi, also had many conflicts with Otomo Yoshizumi. He frequently made slanderous remarks in front of Otomo Yoshiken, which further aggravated the gap between father and son. Therefore, Otomo Yoshizumi
It can be said that everyone in the Otomo family knew that Yoshitaka and Irida Makomai's intention to depose Otomo Yoshin and appoint the third son Shioichimaru as the successor of the family governor.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! However, Otomo Yoshizhen has been smart and capable since he was a child, and has received the support of a large number of retainers. The Taguchi Kanashi who just spoke, Saito Nagami is one of the representatives, and they are firmly opposed to Otomo Yoshikan
Due to the collective opposition of the retainers, Otomo Yoshikan is currently unable to take further action. But even so, the retainers of the eldest son Yoshizumi's faction are still worried, fearing that they will be betrayed by Otomo Yoshikan and Irida
Chicheng was treated as a partisan of the eldest son and was dealt with.
The arrangement for Otomo Yoshizumi to lead the Otomo Army in the expedition was also the result of a game between the two parties. Otomo Yoshizhin and his supporters tried to achieve military success, gain fame, and defend the status of Yoshizhen's heir. However, Otomo Yoshikazu and Irida Omimai followed suit. , sent Otomo Yizhen and the retainers who supported him to Shangluo, hoping to take the opportunity to squeeze them out of the core of power.
Therefore, for Otomo Yizhen, Taguchi Kanachika, Saito Nagami and others, the Battle of Kamikawa is a battle that cannot be lost. Not only must we win, but we must also make great contributions to the Otomo family as much as possible. Otherwise, not only will the succession be If they are shaken, it may even endanger their wealth and life.
Of course, the reason why Totoji Kenren appeared in Otomo's Kamikawa Army with his own deployment is because his own position is also in favor of Otomo Yizhen, but he is not as hardcore as Taguchi Kanuchi and Saito Nagano. That's all. Then he will naturally not stop his young master's efforts to achieve military exploits.
So, at five o'clock on March 30, the fourteenth year of Tianwen (1546), the troops of the Dayou family poured out from the Liuparamita Temple in a mighty manner and rushed southward. At the same time, the troops of the Dayou family also rushed towards the north as the northern army. General Miyoshi Chokei sent out a request for help, asking Miyoshi Chokei to arrange for troops to follow the Otomo family and go south.
"Did the Northern Army in Liuparamita Temple move?"
Not long after the Otomo family set off, Saito Dosan by the Shichijo Bridge received the news. Before crossing west, he had already set up sentries around Sanjusangendo to monitor the surrounding movements.
"Yes, the flag is Anzu, the Otomo family's troops." The Saito family scout who returned to report.
"I can't figure out what those Kyushu Hayabusa people are thinking..." Saito Douzan smacked his lips. In this era of limited information, he didn't know what the situation was like in the Otomo family, nor could he judge the Otomo family's desire to attack. How high.
"Do you want to retreat to Sanjusangen-do?" Mitsuhide Akechi asked quickly, with sweat pouring down his forehead. "It's still too late to go back and defend now."
"Of course I won't go." Saito Douzan decisively denied, "It's obviously a thankless job, who wants to go?"
"Then will our retreat back to the east coast be cut off soon?" Akechi Mitsuhide asked anxiously upon seeing this.
"We won't go back to the east coast. If we want to evacuate, we will evacuate from the west coast. Inaba, Ando, and Ujia." Saito Michizan named the three strong men in the family in one breath, and at the same time pointed behind him with his big hand, "Leader The troops are deployed southward to ensure our retreat along the west bank of the Kamogawa River toward Chofukuji Temple. If we encounter any unexpected situation, we will retreat immediately."
"Then..." Mitsuhide Akechi was about to ask a question, but he knew the answer as soon as he spoke.
"Of course." Saito Douzan showed a kind smile, "Don't inform this formation."