Takenaka Shigeharu smiled and said.
"Poor people must be hateful. You sympathize with them, but they are still trying to drag you into trouble.
Several powerful warriors from the Northern Omi people have come to see you several times, hoping that you can come forward to persuade the main hall to reconsider the defense of the defense line, but I have ignored them all.
This time, we will use Takigawa Kazumasu to completely weaken the arrogance of the Kitanomi people and let them correct their status. Only by following you sincerely can they live well in the Oda family.
As for the defense line itself, I dare to assert that the main hall does not expect Takigawa Kazuki to be able to hold it. The purpose of this battle is to weaken the unreliable Kitanomi people and make efforts for the redistribution of territory after the war.
The uglier the Kitanomi clan's fight is, the more solid the reasons will be for them to reduce their seal after the war. How can we change the situation if we can't break it?
The real line of defense in the hall's mind should be at Dayan Mountain, where the troops have always been abundant, and elites such as the Red and Black Women's Clothes are also stationed there.
There is a saying in the art of war: one can make a great effort, then it will weaken, and three times it will be exhausted.
Even if the Sanada people broke through the defense line of Jiyue, they would still be weakened. After being beaten by the defense line of Oiwa Mountain for a while, once the main hall launches a counterattack, the whole army will be defeated and destroyed in Jiyue."
Hashiba Hideyoshi couldn't help but shake his head.
"The main hall is easy to calculate. The most powerful soldier in Kanto under Shiba's command was destroyed in Jiyue. I guess it will severely damage the influence of Shiba family in Kanto, right?"
Poor Takigawa Kazumasuke has been running around for a month. Isn't he working in vain?
There is no hope of any merit, she is just a tool of the main hall, specially used to offend the Kitanomi people."
Takenaka Shigeharu smiled slightly and asked.
"In the eyes of the main hall, how many people are not considered tools?"
Hashiba Hideyoshi nodded slowly, and the image of Shiba Yoshigan appeared in his mind.
Of the sixty-six countries in the world, maybe he is the only one that the Great Hall really pays attention to, right?
Hideyoshi Hashiba sighed and said.
"I wonder if I have a chance to make some achievements in Jian Yue and give my subordinates a chance to succeed."
Takenaka Shigeharu said.
"Takigawa Ichimasu kicked you to the edge, we will guard the south and prevent the Sanada people from taking advantage of you.
When the Sanada people fail to attack Oiwa Mountain and withdraw their troops due to setbacks, we will cooperate with Oiwa Mountain's military forces to attack from a pincer attack and wipe out the Sanada people in the base of the mountain."
Hideyoshi Hashiba nodded.
"This is a good idea. I am already a famous person with 120,000 stones. I should also announce a few generals in my formation so as not to lose face.
Do you think the Four Heavenly Kings of Yuchai sounds better, or the Qiben Gun of Jiyue?"
Takenaka Shigeharu smiled.
"As long as the Lord is happy."
The monarch and his ministers were chatting and joking, seemingly joking, but in fact they were each feeling heavy in their hearts.
Hideyoshi Hashiba, who originally wanted to secretly help the Shiba family, was shocked when he learned that the troops of Sakuma Nobumori and Kawajiri Hidetaka had secretly arrived at Kinomoto.
Kitaomi is her territory, and nothing can be hidden from her.
Oda Nobunaga was very thoughtful, and his deployment of troops was beyond everyone's expectations. This also caused Hashiba Hideyoshi to change his mind and be a loyal minister of the Oda family, without daring to be cautious.
Although he felt sad and felt that Yoshigan Shiba would probably be defeated by Oda Nobunaga after this battle, Hashiba Hideyoshi quickly calmed down and began to think about himself.
Hideyoshi Takigawa was the target, and Hideyoshi Hashiba was too lazy to talk nonsense with her. After taking the opportunity to have a falling out, he took advantage of the situation and came to the edge to garrison.
At this time, she was just waiting for the follow-up opportunity. Hashiba Hideyoshi was preparing to make another meritorious service in the land of Shiyue. As for Shiba Yoshigan on the main battlefield, she could no longer take care of him.
If Yoshigan Shiba was really destined to have such a disaster, his undefeated golden body was broken by Oda Nobunaga, and he was forced to submit to the Genpei merger, and Hideyoshi Hashiba's small arms and legs would not be able to change the overall situation.
No matter what, Hideyoshi Hashiba's belief in continuing to climb up has become stronger. Only by strengthening himself can he have a chance to realize his ideal.
———
Hosokawa Fujitaka was sitting in the formation, watching the first wave of reserve troops begin to attack Iwasaki Mountain, and a Hime Samurai following behind her said angrily.
"Maeda's interests are really too bullying. She even named us to be the forwards, but she stayed back to preserve her strength. Is this how the Shiba family treats important allies?"
Hosokawa Fujitaka looked back at her and said calmly.
"The Hosokawa Mibuchi family was deeply cared for by Tsuta-den, who granted them the land of Kitakawachi, protected their safety, and gave them preferential treatment by the shogunate.
During the battle between Kitakogenchi and Miyoshi, I was able to gain entry into the Sakai Port Customs Office with little effort and gain all the benefits of customs duties.
How could the Shiba family be sorry for us, the Hosokawa Mibuchi family? On the contrary, we had been hiding our little thoughts and had been in trouble with Tsutado-don several times, but he didn't take it to heart.
What? Now the Spo family just makes a normal request, and you are cursing and complaining?
As Ji warriors, you must know how to be grateful and how to be ashamed!"
Hosokawa Fujitaka scolded him without changing his expression, as if he had forgotten how he jumped up and down in the past, trying his best to give Shiba Yoshigami eye drops and stumble his ugly appearance in the Hosokawa Mibuchi family.
Having achieved what she wanted, she is now the Shiba family's staunchest ally among the Hosokawa Mibuchi family, the kind that remains loyal.
Talking about benefits, Shiba Yoshigan promoted her to become the future head of the Izumi-Hosokawa family, and also gave Sakai Minato a large amount of benefits, so that she would have enough financial resources to purchase the retainers and suppress Mibuchi Fujihide.
Talking about relationships, Hosokawa Fujitaka and Shiba Yoshigan are already close to each other. In the future, Shiba Yoshigan will go to the altar, and if Hosokawa Fujitaka can conceive a child, she will be of the blood of God, and she will be noble and extraordinary.
Both in public and private matters, Hosokawa Fujitaka was tightly tied to the Shiba family's boat. She was unable to jump off the ship, and she did not want to.
Maeda's interests have been settled with her. Higashinoyama hides the main force of the Oda family. In recent days, the military force of Shiba leader has been used as a reserve force to guard against Higashinoyama on the flank and cannot be mobilized.
The Hosokawa Mibuchi family, as a military presence in the coalition that is second only in strength to the recent Spur Territory, must stand up and take responsibility.
Therefore, Hosokawa Fujitakasai was willing to rush to the front line to show Yoshihiro Shiba behind him, not to gain face for Maeda's interests.
She glanced at the unconvinced Warrior Ji and said sternly.
"Military discipline is strictly enforced during wartime. Anyone who dares to be disrespectful to recent coalition generals will be punished immediately for shaking the morale of the military and beheaded on the spot!"
As for you, go ahead and charge forward. If you can’t attack Mount Iwasaki, you don’t have to come back.”
The Ji warrior had an unyielding face, bowed deeply, tightened his tight waistband, and strode forward.
Hosokawa Fujitaka watched her go away coldly and said nothing.
There are still some thorns in the Hosokawa Mibuchi family that need to be eliminated during this war so that Hosokawa Fujitaka can control the family business.
War is the best opportunity to eliminate dissidents and concentrate power.
After this battle, the retainers of the Hosokawa Mibuchi family will be further tamed by Hosokawa Fujitaka, and the two house governor mothers can retire in peace.
As for Maeda's interests, Hosokawa Fujitaka's thoughts are not as high-sounding as they appear on the surface.
If she had truly obeyed Maeda's interests, she would not have secretly sent an envoy to Shikatsuka to leak Maeda's orders to Yoshihiro Shiba.
Not many people know about Shiba Yoshigan's lurking in Shikazuka, and Hosokawa Fujitaka is one of them.
It seems that at this time, Yoshigan Shiba already knows what Maeda's interests are doing. Even if Yoshigan Shiba is inconvenient to object openly, he will give some benefits to the Akechi Hosokawa faction to appease him.
The corners of Hosokawa Fujitaka's mouth raised.
I wonder how the kind-hearted Tsutado-don will compensate the Hosokawa Army who fought hard for the Shiba family? Maybe next time I can ask Tsutado-don to lick me... he won't refuse, right?
Just thinking about that scene, Hosokawa Fujitaka's body began to feel warm and moist. She licked the corners of her mouth and ordered.
"Hime! Tsuta-dono is watching us from behind! Attack! Attack with all your strength! Let the martial arts in the world see the martial prowess of our Hosokawa family!"
"The Hosokawa family's military fortunes are prosperous!"
———
On Higashino Mountain, Hirate Fanhide and Ujiie Naomoto looked at the distant battlefield together.
The rising sun has not moved much toward noon, but the first wave of recent coalition forces has already reached the halfway point of the Iwasaki defense line.
Ujiie Naomoto shook his head and said.
"Iwasaki Mountain can't hold it for too long. We will receive the order to attack before noon."
Hirate Fanxiu snorted coldly.
"This is useless garbage."
Ujiie Naomoto glanced at the arrogant Hirate Hanhide and said nothing.
Hirate Hohide is a descendant of Oda Nobunaga's teacher Hirate Masahide. In order to persuade Oda Nobunaga, Hirate Masahide chose to commit seppuku.
Although Oda Nobunaga still went his own way, making Masahide Hirate's seppuku meaningless, Oda Nobunaga still had feelings for Masahide Hirate in his heart.
To be continued...