The mountain where the Zaga party was stationed was chosen by Suzuki Shigehide himself after surveying the terrain.
There are straight cliffs on three sides and a gentle slope on one side. The gentle slope is also full of messy rocks and knotted crossbars, making it a point of no return.
There is only a living spring on the mountainside, which barely makes sense for garrisoning.
If it is a general military situation, choosing this place as a base must be because the general does not understand the method of military formation.
Although there is water on the mountain, it is closed on three sides and there is no way to retreat. Once it is besieged for a long time, morale will collapse sooner or later.
But the Juga army entered Yamato, and neither the shogunate army nor the Tsutsui family could threaten her.
Since the purpose of Miyoshi Yoshihiro's troops going north is to lure the snake out of its hole, it must be in danger and wait for reinforcements.
However, the Zahe people ravaged the central and northern Yamato country and robbed countless grains and piled them on the mountains. There was no shortage of food and water.
When facing the enemy, the advantage of the iron artillery barrage can best be demonstrated to prevent the surprise attack of Koriyama Castle.
Since there is no need to go out, and there is no need to worry about being besieged for a long time, it is natural to choose a place that is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and wait for Shiga's army to defeat the Tsutsui family and then move north.
At the request of Suzuki Shigehide, the Zaga party strengthened the obstacles on the gentle slope, and the top of the mountain was the Honjin shogunate of Miyoshi Yoshihiro.
This time Miyoshi Chokei had no choice but to send his legitimate daughter to travel with the Kii people, but he had to ensure her safety, so he assigned her thirty elite horsemen.
After Suzuki Shigehide received the news, he immediately issued an order for all the skirmishers to move closer here, then turned around and went up the mountain to ask for a meeting with Miyoshi Yoshihiro.
Miyoshi Yoshihiro was horrified when he heard that Iga's army was coming.
"What! Why do the Iga people fight for the shogunate? Is the news accurate?"
Suzuki Shigehide nodded with a heavy heart and said.
"It is certain that I have lost contact with the Chinese people in eight villages.
In recent battles, everyone who can take part in the war has done so. The only one who still has the energy to attack our Zahe people is Iga.
Besides, those who can kill more than 150 of my Ji warriors silently must be ninjas who are good at assassination."
Miyoshi Yoshihiro sounded reasonable, and it seemed that Toga Ichikou had miscalculated something. The Iga clan sent troops, not to help the Miyoshi family, but to side with the shogunate.
It is meaningless to pursue these issues at this point. The question is what to do next.
Tokawa Issun's strategy was to wreak havoc on central and northern Yamato, making the head of Kofukuji Temple intolerable, and issued a decree to force Tsutsui Junkei to fight.
Shihe's army has been fighting for many years. Once Tsutsui Junkei no longer defends the city's defense line, a rapid defeat is inevitable.
Now that Iga's army has entered Yamato, is the strategy of Shiga Isun still effective? After all, Miyoshi Yoshihiro is young and can't make up his mind for a while.
Seeing her anxiety, Suzuki Shigehide said expressionlessly.
"I have ordered the Zahe people outside to move closer to me and shrink their military strength."
"no!"
Miyoshi Yoshihiro shouted reflexively. Suzuki Shigehide's words made her tremble.
"The Iga clan is a group of ninjas who are good at hiding and assassinating. If you stray outside, you will die. If there is anything wrong with gathering the army, please correct it, general."
Sanhao Yixing was speechless for a moment.
What Suzuki Shigehide said is correct, but Toga Ichibun's strategy is to wreak havoc on Yamato until Kofukuji Temple cannot bear it any longer. This is the key to a quick war in the south.
Shigehide Suzuki understood this strategy, and so did Yoshihiro Miyoshi, but they could not speak out.
Although the Wu family society judges heroes and heroines by force, moral rules still exist. There are some things that can be done but not said.
Massacre of villages and attacks on temples. This seriously violated the bottom line of morality and was an immoral act that offended both traditional martial artists and religious nuns.
When Miyoshi Yoshihiro asked Zahezhong to herd sheep, Suzuki Shigehide could turn a blind eye because the people of the country were too poor.
It’s a rare opportunity to earn a vote, and the blame falls on Sanhao’s family, so naturally he pretends to be ignorant.
But the Zahe people did not attack Xingfukuji Temple. Is it really because they are observing moral integrity? Is there a bottom line?
That was a strict order from Suzuki Shigehide!
Although the Zahe people believe in the Yixiang sect, which is incompatible with these traditional sects, is it allowed to destroy temples and destroy Buddhism?
Once things get out of control and Kofukuji Temple suffers a military disaster, the trouble will be big.
The master of Kofukuji Temple belongs to the old Shingon sect, which is one of the mainstreams of Buddhism, and Genraiji Temple of Genraizhong is also a Shingon sect, although it is a new sect of Shingon sect that has been excluded.
Neraiji Temple and Zagago each controlled half of the Kii Kingdom, and were named after the Nerai clan and the Zaga clan. How did the local ministers of each village choose their sides? That was based on religious divisions.
Once the Zaga massacres Kofukuji Temple, who knows whether it will arouse the anger of the new sect of the Shingon sect.
Although the two factions have long since broken up, it is still sad that the rabbit dies and the fox dies.
The new Shingon sect and the Ichiko sect in Kii Kingdom no longer have any room for maneuver, and there is bound to be a civil war.
The Miyoshi family is not aware of these religious conflicts within Kii Country.
This is the reason why Kofukuji Temple has remained stable and unharmed despite the Zaga crowd's raging for many days. It is an accident that Miyoshi Yoshihiro and Tokawa Issun did not expect at all.
Originally, this matter was not important. Even if Kofukuji Temple was not in the way, the most prosperous places in Yamato were all in the central and northern parts.
The Dharma Master was not frightened by the attack, and could not endure it for long. The nuns also need food and land for support, so how could they endure their own land being run wild by the mob.
But the problem is that the Iga army came too fast, and before the Master could hold back, they had already come to kill them.
At this time, Suzuki Shigehide was numb. Continuing to stay in the north and become a lone soldier was not in line with her always cautious character.
But Miyoshi Yoshihiro is the nominal general of the Zahe army. He is called a general, but he is actually the supervisor of the army. The power of the Miyoshi family is still there, if he really turns against the Zahe army...
Not to mention anything else, just instructing Sakai Port to cut off trade relations with the Zaga clan would break Suzuki Shigehide's back and allow her to experience the hard and embarrassing life Iga had lived for many years.
Therefore, Suzuki Shigehide didn't want to fall out, he just wanted Miyoshi Yoshiki to understand that there was nothing he could do, so he should retreat when faced with difficulties.
Of course Miyoshi Yoshihiro understood what she meant. After all, Zahezhong was not a Chinese within the sphere of influence of the Miyoshi family.
If they really want to fall out, it will be difficult for the Sanhao family to punish them, so being gentle is the best option.
Since skirmishing is no longer an option, we must at least ensure that Suzuki Shigehide remains alone in the north and does not withdraw to the south.
As long as the Zahe people are still in the north, there will be a sharp sword hanging above the head of the Dharma Master. Sooner or later, she will issue a decree and order Tsutsui Junkei to go to war.
Because nuns are not martial artists, they enjoy the privileges given by religion, but lack the obligation to give back to the world. They are more selfish and cherish their lives.
"I was impulsive. Don't take offense, Suzuki-sama."
Miyoshi Yoshihiro first bowed to apologize, lowered his posture, and then said.
"Gather your troops and wait for reinforcements. What do you think, Suzuki-sama?"
Suzuki Shigehide shook his head. It was a taboo for military strategists to go deep alone. Just as he was about to speak, Miyoshi Yoshihiro reached out to stop him.
"Sir Suzuki, please listen to me. Our Miyoshi family is already the enemy of the Wu family, and I know that you will not be able to accept anything you say.
When I first saw you, I was also amazed. I didn’t expect that among the rude Chinese mercenaries, there would be such a noble person."
Suzuki Shigehide squinted his eyes, wondering what Miyoshi Yoshihiro had planned.
"The general is full of praise."
Miyoshi Yixing shook his head and said.
"I'm not talking nonsense.
To put it bluntly, aristocratic behavior is practice. High-level martial artists learn etiquette from an early age to distinguish themselves from the people of the country and feel superior to others.
You imitated the famous family so well, you must have put in a lot of hard work. Later generations practiced and suffered a lot, right?
Without the guidance of a famous family, I must have taken many detours by studying hard and practicing hard, and it is inevitable that I will be laughed at."
Suzuki Shigehide's calm expression gradually showed a trace of anger.
"Are you saying that I am imitating others and humiliating me?"
Miyoshi Yixing said sincerely.
"you misunderstood.
Who doesn't yearn for a noble family? Why don't our Sanhao family struggle so much to make progress? What's the point of laughing at you?
I just want to tell you that no matter how good you are at it, you won’t be able to learn it well. You have to practice it from a young age.”
Suzuki Shigehide was furious.
"what do you want to say in the end!"
Miyoshi Yoshihiro looked into her eyes and persuaded.
"Stay, keep the Zahe people in the north, and nail them here.
As long as the Miyoshi family wins this battle, I guarantee you as the legitimate daughter of the Miyoshi family that the shogunate will grant you the duty of guardian of Kii Country.
You will become the lord of a country and a noble noble. Your descendants can learn aristocratic etiquette from an early age, and they will no longer be self-taught like you."
Suzuki Shigehide's eyes were red and his expression was uncertain. This leader of Zahe who had always been steady...