Kosaka Masanobu looked into the distance. Although she could not see the state of the battlefield, she could already feel the problem from the sound and direction of the charge.
"No, something's wrong."
Takeda Yoshinobu asked.
"What's wrong?"
Kosaka Masanobu looked at Uesugi Yoshikage and whispered to Takeda Yoshinobu.
"The sound of killing has become weaker, how long has it been...
Fukushima Masanori was a general under Hideyoshi Ichijo. He participated in the tragic war on the peninsula and had a very elite military force under his direct jurisdiction.
Although the Hachisuka Army had the first ambush, it was impossible to defeat the Fukushima Army in one fell swoop.
The confrontation between the two sides lasted less than a meal, and the sound of the charge in front weakened. It must be that one side has overwhelmed the other, and the confrontation has turned into a pursuit and escape."
Takeda Yoshi's confidence began to murmur.
Kosaka Masanobu was right, the Haesuka Army was unable to defeat the Fukushima Army in a short time, so Uesugi Yoshikage planned to lead the cavalry to attack the flanks during the stalemate and overthrow the Fukushima Army in one fell swoop.
But now, the battlefield ahead seems to have decided the winner. If the Hachisuka army is defeated and collapses... then Uesugi Yoshikage's plan...
The two of them did not deliberately avoid Uesugi Yoshikage when talking, it was more like they deliberately leaked it to Uesugi Yoshikage.
The war horse led by Uesugi Yoshikage suddenly snorted and paced uneasily, which startled Uesugi Yoshikage who had his mind elsewhere.
At this moment, there was a noise from behind the team, and Uesugi Yoshikage frowned and scolded.
"What's going on!"
The queues separated, and Uesugi Kagetora, who was not supposed to be here, appeared on horseback in front of Zhuhime. She looked so embarrassed that Zhuji's heart skipped a beat.
Before he even got close, Uesugi Kagetora had already tightened the reins, fell off his horse, stumbled to Uesugi Yoshikage, and shouted.
"The road back is blocked! Cough cough cough..."
The incident happened suddenly and seemed discordant, but the situation was so bad that Uesugi Yoshikage, who had been frightened, calmed down.
She took off her kettle, handed it to Uesugi Kagetora, and said warmly.
"Drink some water and speak slowly."
Kosaka Masanobu on the side nodded secretly.
Yoshikage Uesugi never panics when faced with trouble. An eleven-year-old child can keep his composure and hold his ground. He is a character.
Uesugi Kagetora took two sips from the kettle, took a breath, and spoke eagerly.
"The road back is blocked!
I led people on horseback to walk along the road. Suddenly, flags were raised on the roadside, and there was another burst of bows, arrows and iron cannons. We were unprepared and dozens of people were shot down in an instant.
The enemy's situation was unknown, so I didn't dare to stay any longer, so I rushed back to report the news."
Yoshikage Uesugi asked.
"How many centurions are back?"
Uesugi Kagetora shook his head and said.
"I led a few dozen people ahead, and the rest rescued my colleagues who landed. The two of them fell behind. They were probably almost there. They were probably killed and injured by bow and arrow iron cannons, and more than a dozen people were injured."
Uesugi nodded and asked.
"Did you see the flag clearly?"
Kagetora Uesugi was talking and drawing.
"It's probably this family crest. I'm not familiar with it in Kansai and don't recognize it."
Kosaka Masanobu carefully identified it and said solemnly.
"It's Kato Kiyomasa. She must have gone around Hengdaojinuma, and there was an ambush among us."
Several people looked at each other, trying not to steal the chicken, but being surrounded by others, which was not a pleasant feeling.
At this moment, Yuigahama Yoshinao, who was not far away, started shouting.
"Eldest sister and second sister, look at it!"
Everyone looked in the direction pointed by Yuigahama Yoshi Naoto. That was the river bed, and there was nothing on the river.
Takeda Yoshinobu sighed, and was about to scold his little sister to stop messing around, but Kosaka Masanobu's expression changed, and he pulled her back and said in a deep voice.
"Look carefully, the water seems to have turned red."
Takeda Yoshinobu took a breath and looked into the distance. The battlefield of Tominomori should be in front of him.
Kosaka Masanobu looked at Uesugi Yoshikage and suggested decisively.
"Your Highness, the enemy is coming for us, and there are definitely many of them.
The three Your Highnesses have a distinguished status and cannot make any mistakes. We must retreat immediately!"
Uesugi Yoshikage smiled bitterly.
"Retreat? Where to retreat? The Hazusuka army in front is probably finished, and the back is also blocked.
I don’t know how many enemy troops came, so we retreated rashly. If we couldn’t break through the snipers, we would be attacked from both sides.”
Uesugi Yoshikage felt full of regret at this moment. It was because she thought of things too simply that she fell into a dilemma.
This road was sandwiched between a river and a swamp. It was muddy and difficult to navigate. The cavalry could not move quickly. If they were stuck and unable to raise their horses, even an elite person like him would be killed by the sea of ​​people.
Kosaka Masanobu pointed to the other side of the river and said.
"Cross the river."
Uesugi Yoshikage and Takeda Yoshinobu were stunned and said in unison.
"Crossing the river?"
Kosaka Masanobu nodded.
"Cross the river, take Toba Street, rush to Koeda Bridge quickly, and return to the Rikyu Palace."
Yoshikage Uesugi looked uncertain.
"The water is deep in the cold autumn, and our men are all well-armed elites. We are afraid of sinking, and the current in this section is very fast, making it difficult to cross."
Kosaka Masanobu said seriously.
"Throw away all the dry food, take off your clothes, put the backup dry clothes on your head, and ask some Ji warriors and their horses to block the water in the upper stream. The three of you will wait for the current to slow down and quickly cross the river.
As long as the three Your Highnesses return to Toba Rikyu safely, everyone else can do whatever they want."
Uesugi attractions nod.
"Kosaka-sama said yes, just do as you say."
At this time, Uesugi Yoshikage and Takeda Yoshinobu were already in chaos. They had never experienced a major battle. Fortunately, the veteran Kosaka Masanobu was there and quickly pointed out a way out.
Although the river is cold and fast in autumn, as long as there are enough Ji warriors to form a human wall, it is not difficult to ford it. After all, it is approaching the dry season of winter, so how deep can the river get.
The real trouble is how to convince the elite Ji warriors to abandon their clothes, as well as the dry food and luggage they carry.
The island country is poor, and Warrior Ji's equipment is expensive. No one's money or food comes from strong winds, so how can they be willing to throw it away?
But what are the identities of the three divine sisters? Only they can return safely. Even if they lose many weapons and equipment, it is only a matter of words to make up for it.
But if the three sisters were to crash in this place, everyone would not have a good life even if they returned alive.
Which one is less important and which one is more serious? Everyone present has a clear idea.
As for the trouble of getting sick when the autumn wind blows due to wet clothes after crossing the river, Kosaka Masanobu also suggested a solution.
I gathered dry clothes and carried them on my head across the river for the three young highnesses to change. Others were just sick. If I hung my head on my waist and went out to fight, my life might not be my own. I was afraid of getting sick from the wind.
Uesugi Yoshikage's opening is the humanistic quality of later generations. Kosaka Masanobu is willing to explain one more thing, that is, because of Uesugi Yoshikage's status.
In fact, everyone present knew that the enemy troops were surrounding them. If the three young highnesses could not return safely, even if everyone survived the battle, their honor would be lost if they returned, and life would be worse than death.
As long as these three young ancestors can be sent away safely, everyone can do anything.
Kosaka Masanobu's order was quickly executed, and all the Hime warriors removed their armor with a cold face, and wiped their rust-proof armor every day, and were ruthlessly abandoned on the roadside.
Teams of Ji warriors drove their beloved horses into the river. The cool autumn water made the horses neigh in fright. They didn't understand why their masters did this.
To be continued...