Saito Asanobu was a little confused from behind and muttered.
"How much money can those poor guys like Jiaxin have to buy things?"
This time there was no need for Naoe Keizuna to take action, Kakizaki Keika turned around and scolded him.
"You know a p!
No matter how poor you are, you still have to live. How can you survive without salt and iron cloth? Even if they are pawned as pants, they still have to buy it!
Jiaxin is poor, but there is timber in the mountains, Dongxin has horse ranching land, and Jiafei has gold mines. As long as they are willing to buy it, I will squeeze the oil out of the stones for them!"
Kakizaki Keie became more and more excited as he talked. He completely changed his focus and started to blame Uesugi for Yoshigan Shiba.
"All of them are very smart on weekdays, but their eyelids are too shallow to hold a copper coin!
Such a huge benefit is included in the terms, but no one can see it. They still come out to complain and cry out for injustice.
Isn’t this unfair? A lot of benefits are stuffed into your pockets, but you can’t even see them!"
Naoetsu is under Kasugayama Castle, not far from the territory of the Kakizaki Kei family. If the Kakizaki family can have a hand in this business, it will be a big deal!
Kakizaki Keike suddenly turned his face and stood on the side of Shiba Yoshigan and accused the Uesugi people, looking like he hated iron but could not make steel.
As she scolded and explained at the same time, the Uesugi people gradually began to appreciate it, and the atmosphere gradually became pleasant.
Shiba Yiyin shook his head.
Dealing with the Wu family is difficult and easy, but the key is to get the benefits right. The hungry wolf instantly becomes a loyal dog, and the little tail is swung happily.
Before the incense stick, the Uesugi people were still full of grievances and wanted Shiba Yigen to give an explanation. At this moment, the faces of the Ji warriors changed drastically, and they were respectful to him and beaming with joy.
It's really faster than Sichuan opera.
Yoshigoshi Shiba looked back at Terutora Uesugi and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw her smiling and nodding lightly.
The battle of Kawanakajima finally came to a successful conclusion, and the two companies took another solid step towards conquering Kanto.
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Turning his attention back, while the fierce battle was taking place on Kawanaka Island, a battle that affected the course of the Warring States Period was also unfolding on the Nobi Plains.
Oda Nobunaga mobilized troops after the autumn harvest to attack the Mino Isshiki family, which was gradually experiencing civil strife.
She led the troops of the Naoomi Regiment, starting from Sumama Castle established by Hashiba Hideyoshi, broke into central Mino, and took Inabayama Castle directly.
In the direction of Inuyama Castle, Shibata Katsuie led each clan and formed two coalition forces with the Owari Shibazu under Maeda Toshiie. The army invaded Higashi Mino and assisted Oda Nobunaga to share the pressure.
Mamoru Ando, who was suppressed by Isshiki Yoshiryu, raised an army in response and joined forces with Oda Nobunaga. The families of Simino watched indifferently and did not help each other.
Unexpectedly, the Kiso River unexpectedly flooded in autumn, and supplies to Oda's army were interrupted.
Isshiki Yoshiryu's subordinate Higeno Hinano ambushed Oda's troops on Kono Island and hit the target with one blow.
Oda Nobunaga was defeated and retreated to Sumamata Castle. The situation was precarious.
In Sumama City, I live in the pavilion.
Oda Nobunaga was furious and cursed repeatedly.
"Idiots! They are all idiots!"
Niwa Nagahide fell to the ground to plead guilty and said.
"Really sorry!
In previous years, the Kiso River has entered the dry season, so I thought it would be okay to cross it. Who knew that this year the water surged unexpectedly and even washed away the logistics supplies.
This is my responsibility, please allow me to commit seppuku, Your Highness."
Oda Nobunaga glanced at her and cursed.
"Who will do the work for me if you die? What's the use of killing people!
Quickly mobilize the fleet and concentrate manpower to transport supplies. This bastard Yoshiryu Isshiki will definitely chase me and drive me back to the south bank.
Sumama City must be defended! I will never retreat again!"
Ikihime, who just wanted to mention retreat, quickly swallowed the words in her throat. Oda Nobunaga glanced at them and knew that these people were planning to retreat.
Oda Nobunaga was so unlucky that he encountered abnormal weather and lost his logistics. He was so eager for success that he ventured into an ambush.
Now that the morale of the defeated army had plummeted, the Naoomi regiment wanted to turn back to Owari south of the Kiso River, but Oda Nobunaga was unwilling.
The Sumamata area blocks the source of several tributaries of the Kiso River, which is an excellent tool for the Oda family to intimidate the Nishi Mino Plains grain-producing area. It can also go north to attack Inabayama Castle, so it has an excellent strategic location.
The samurai families of Simeon secretly colluded with her because they were afraid that the Oda family would go down the river and harass their territory.
If you want to fight, let the two big guys Oda Nobunaga and Isshiki Yoshiryu fight. Whoever wins will fight. This is a tacit agreement reached by the samurai families of Simino.
Oda Nobunaga cannot retreat!
Sumamata Castle was built by Hideyoshi Hashiba, and Isshiki Yoshiryu would not give her a second chance to gain a foothold in the Sumamata area and threaten the hinterland of Mino.
Once this place is lost, all the Simino families will turn against each other, and the Oda family's Mino strategy will return to the starting point.
This was a devastating blow to Oda Nobunaga's prestige, and it also made the retainers doubt the correctness of the attack on Mino. Oda Nobunaga had to fight to the end.
With red eyes, she helped Niwa Nagahide, who was kneeling on his knees, and spoke to her sincerely.
"Mi Wuniang, I don't want you to die. Go back and reorganize the logistics line and send military rations and armaments as soon as possible.
Even if I, Oda Nobunaga, die in Sumamata Castle, I will not take a step back, my life is in your hands!"
Niwa Nagahide stood up and said decisively.
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will go back to work right away.
If we don’t have enough food and supplies within three days, cut off my flesh and blood to use as food and use my bones as military supplies!”
Oda Nobunaga laughed and patted her on the shoulder.
"Well said! I'll wait for you!"
Niwa Nagahide hurried out of the city to the south, while Oda Nobunaga scolded the girls to prepare for city defense.
Mamoru Ando looked at it silently, feeling a little regretful in his heart that he had been too hasty in sending troops this time.
She was forced into desperation by Isshiki Yoshiryu, and received hints from various families in Simino. Then she decided to join forces and join Oda Nobunaga, thinking of overthrowing the Mino Isshiki family in one fell swoop.
Who would have thought that Oda Nobunaga was so unlucky that he was defeated without even a single direct battle.
Sumamata Castle is just a small city. Even if it is reinforced and the morale of the defeated army is low, it will still be difficult to withstand the full force of Isshiki Yoshiryu.
Ando Mamoru looked gloomy, and when she went out to help defend the city, she couldn't help but feel strange thoughts in her heart.
When the girls went out to do things, Oda Nobunaga grabbed his sister Ikeda Tsuneki and whispered.
"You bring the supervisors in mother's clothes and keep an eye on Mamoru Ando. If she makes any move, kill her directly."
Ikeda Hengxing said in surprise.
"She betrayed Isshiki Yoshiryu twice, now she dares to betray her?"
Oda Nobunaga sneered.
"This kind of repetitive person can't accomplish anything, so it's always right to be on guard against her."
———
Isshiki Yoshiryu mobilized his army, joined forces with Hineno Hiroshi, and moved the entire army southward.
It was night, in the shogunate of this formation, two people looked at each other and laughed.
Isshiki Yoshiryu bowed slightly to Hinano Hiro and said.
"Hinenohime has made great achievements in this battle, and she will be rewarded heavily after the war.
Now that Oda Nobunaga has become a lost dog, our army will take advantage of the opportunity to capture Sumamata Castle, and Nishi Mino will have no worries!"
Hinano Hiroshi bowed in return and said.
"The Kiso River overflows out of season. This is God's help, Your Highness."
I just performed my duty as a minister and I don’t deserve your heavy reward.”
The two of them looked at each other and smiled again.
Isshiki Yoshiryu smiled and felt a stream of heat flowing from his nose to his lips. He wiped it with his hand, and the blood on his hand was very dazzling.
Hinano Hiroshi looked at the master whose nose was bleeding non-stop and said in shock.
"Your Highness, what's wrong with you?"
Isshiki Yoshiryu covered his mouth and nose with one hand and felt dizzy. He grabbed Hineno Hiroshi's wrist with one hand and said while suppressing the discomfort.
"Don't make any noise! Withdraw your troops and return to Inabayama Castle!"
After saying that, she fell to the ground and fell unconscious.