A tour of Japan's Warring States Period

Chapter 24 26. The warrior deceived and kidnapped

Koheita, who immediately retreated from the front line of the Kamiryu River to Maebashi, watched the military leaders gathered from all directions disperse across the Kamiryu River like a farce, and then entered the Musashi Kingdom like locusts.

It stands to reason that the leaders and retainers are also experienced veterans who have fought and lost battles for decades. At least Marching Buwu should understand it. But he still pounced on the enemy in such a disorganized manner, so he was not really dazzled by the rare victory in many years?

As Xiaopingtou expected, it was night, and spies from the Hojo side who were in charge of the army started setting fires (that is, some of the wealthy Ueno clan who were connected to the Hojo clan). At the same time, rumors spread in the camp. If the shouts were made with Musashi or Sagami accents, they might not have any effect. However, Ueno's mole shouted in Ueno's accent that the commander, Uesugi Kentō, had fled and that the commander, Uesugi Kentō, had been killed.

The soldiers in Ueno heard this, but could not discern the truth. In the chaos and darkness, they could not see the leader's Uesugi bamboo bird pattern horse flag, so they trampled on each other and collapsed in chaos. Guan Lingjun was unprepared for internal rebellion and external attacks.

At that time, if a wise person beats the drum loudly, lights a bonfire, lights up the leader's flag and horse emblem, and shouts in unison that the leader is in the camp. (Of course, this will also directly expose Uesugi Kento's position.) Perhaps he will be able to naturally gather ashigaru and samurai who are accustomed to obeying the leadership. An army of 40,000 people does not need much. Even if one-third of the people can form a group to protect themselves, the Hojo Army will not be able to defeat it quickly in the dark night.

But who is Hojo Ujiyasu? He has long been expected to lead a group of "talents" under his command (At this time, Nagano Yasumasa has not yet become famous, and has not participated in the war), the first reaction when encountering a night attack is not to gather a large army to form a camp to protect himself. Instead, he took a look at a loophole. Then the huge army that has lost its brain center can only be slaughtered by others.

Under the command of Hojo Ujiyasu and his son, Hojo Ushimasa, the Hojo army each held a gun and a sword. Dihuo Hachiman, Hojo Tsunage, and the Yusohuzhong led the army from the south, violently attacking the front of the leader's army.

Hojo Uteru and the Hojo clan commanders, Musashi Hatagata and Edo, attacked the subordinate troops of Ueno from the west, and soon drove the defeated troops to attack the central army of Ueno Banner in charge.

The Izu people formed an array under Hojo Nagatsuna and Matsuda Yasugo's horse mark to force the Kan leader who was trying to escape, and pressed the Kan leader's space from the east. Each team shouted in unison and advanced layer by layer.

The firelight raised by the soldiers could be seen clearly even by Koheita who was far away at Maebashi. The sound of fighting resounded throughout the night, and the entire land was shaken by this army of nearly 70,000 people. The rumbling echo startled the birds and beasts in the surrounding mountains to scream.

Xiaopingta didn't dare to delay and ran to the corridor bridge with Xiaoichiro all night. He took the horses and belongings and hurried to Hirai at dawn. Along the way, he lied about being a merchant of the housekeeper's family and paid 20 yuan a day to sell goods along the way. All the young and strong men were tricked into going to Hirai. He lied that he was delivering rice to the frontline troops and soon deceived more than 300 people. With these people in his arms, Xiao Pingtai returned to the warehouse where rice and supplies were stored, and kindly gave these people a meal group.

Sure enough that afternoon, dozens of mounted warriors arrived at Hirai surrounded by a warrior with crooked armor. Everyone looked panicked, and samurai or ashigaru came running back one after another in twos and threes.

Kodaira didn't need to guess to know that the samurai in his thirties who had been protected by someone should be Oyama from Kanto. He was the Kanto leader of the shogunate and the top sect among the shogunate. He still held power despite the total collapse of the old system. His name is Kento Uesugi.

Koheita knew that news of the defeat of Kamirukawa would soon come, and that the city where the leader lived was like a lonely boat in the sea, which would break and sink at any time.

So he told Koichiro to keep an eye on the young people and materials he had cheated, and then under Koichiro's surprised eyes, he took out the sunbeam and moonlight pattern Wufu woven from the finest Koshu silk that was carefully packed in the package. (The sunbeam and moonlight pattern was the family crest of Gongqing and the Zi Xiaolu clan of the Wu family. Later, the Miki clan usurped the family crest, and the family crest was changed)

The waiter of Mingsuwu helped him put on the gorgeous Wu clothes, combed his newly shaved hair, and put the Shishu Muramasa and the famous ribs around his waist. Wash your face and feet, put on fine cloth socks made of kapok, put on deerskin military benzo boots, ride a horse and hold the Ashikaga one gate, two flags and two back flags, look solemn and high-spirited, and enter the city to report.

He announced his name loudly at the gate of Hirai Castle and called him Fujiwara Kita family Kanin-ryu, Sanjo Kosen branch, after the regent left minister Tadahira, the last descendant of the Prime Minister Zikoji, the grandson of Zikoji Kingo Natsuya, the son of Major General Zikoji Kingo, and the Tsuna family of Zikoji. Come and meet me.

The name was quite big, and although his appearance was ordinary, he was quite powerful. The ashigaru guarding the city did not dare to neglect and reported it quickly, so Heita Xiao was allowed to enter Hirai Castle without waiting for much.

After entering the residence, there was a fierce argument inside. What about retreating to Jilun and issuing orders to come to the rescue from all directions, what about Zuo Zhu's famous clan going to rely on strong soldiers and horses, what about Gongfang City's strong Liang Tian Qing helping bravely and bravely fighting, in short, all kinds of noises.

Xiao Pingtai entered the review room and sat down at the bottom. All the leading retainers who were still arguing had stopped talking and turned to look at the dog-looking little Heita. While Koheita solemnly saluted Uesugi Kento, the leader, he also quietly looked at the leader.

He was in his early thirties, and there was no reason why he had lost his hair because of the difficult situation. His fair skin made him look less like a samurai who had been fighting for years, and more like an elegant minister from Kyoto. At this time, the fear on his face had basically faded, but anxiety was overflowing. His hair was tied up in a messy way, and he was still wearing a large armor that didn't fit well. The shoulder armor obviously didn't come from one set, which showed that he was really in a hurry when he was running.

Xiao Pingtai could not see the character of the governor Xian Danggong, so he could only say with emotion: "I have recruited more than 300 young men for His Highness. In addition, I have 900 meters of rice, 1100 shi of miscellaneous grains, and 100 kilograms of salt." Thirty stones, and twenty loads of other miscellaneous supplies.”

The leading retainers who were just looking at him all looked at Xiaoheita with expressions of joy and surprise, and Kentou Uesugi couldn't hide his joy.

At this time, the head of the family, Nagao, spoke at the scene: "I have never heard of your origin in any of the families nearby. The Hida clan is from the Zikoji family, but are you related to it? Where is your family background?" Who sent and donated so many supplies?”

Kodaira smiled calmly and said seriously: "I am a direct descendant of the Seiwa Genji clan, and a retainer of Major General Shinano of the Ashikaga Shogun sect of the Genji clan in Kawachi."

When everyone heard this, they were shocked and moved. Could it be that His Highness the General is coming to support our family? Thinking about it, it's wrong. The general himself can't protect himself. So he continued to look at Xiao Pingtai. Of course, Xiao Pingtai would not say that I will take your pills sooner or later and come to distribute your national wealth in advance.

Instead, he said: "My lord heard that the traitors were rampant in the Hojo area, so he attacked and forced the leaders. Such evil thieves wish they could be killed with their own hands. However, the journey is far away and we cannot personally lead the troops to come to help. Now I can express my gratitude with some money and food."

His righteous and awe-inspiring look made people admire him, and Uesugi was very excited. He repeatedly thanked Yamauchi Yoshiharu for his kindness and said that he would try to repay him in the future.

Xiaopingta thought to himself, I am just waiting for your words.

Now there are more than 3,600 people, and there are more than 80 collections. I don’t know what an achievement is like for a new book that has been updated for eleven days.

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