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After letting the Owada family's Ashigaru go down to rest, Tsugawa Soji picked up the letter from the Ando family and read it again.

After a while, Soji Tsugawa put down the letter in his hand and said, "The Andong family sent someone to send a letter, and they also asked for help from the family. ”

"Asking for help?" The Kuroda family on the side hurriedly said, "Lord, is there a war between the Anton family and the Tozawa family?" Last time, Yodogawa Castle had been occupied by the Anton family, could it be that the Anton family was going to send troops to Komatsuyama Castle to destroy the Tozawa family in one fell swoop? ”

Soji Tsugawa shook his head and said, "The Anto family did not attack the Tozawa family. ”

"Then why did you come here for help?" Kuroda asked puzzled.

"If it wasn't for the Anto family attacking Komatsuyama Castle, then it would be the Tozawa family attacking Yodogawa Castle," said Yoshikawa Hiroie, who was on the side.

"However, depending on the strength of the Anto family, even if the Tozawa family counterattacks Yodogawa Castle, they won't ask for help from the family? It shouldn't be difficult for the Ando family to defend Yodogawa Castle, right? Kuroda continued.

Soji Tsugawa stopped the discussion between the two and said, "The situation has changed, the southern family in the northern part of Mutsu has invaded the Binai region and Antler-gun, and the Hiyama Anto family has sent troops to resist and asked for help from Anton Yaoji. Anton Yaoji went with more than 1,000 troops to support Antler County. ”

"So, the Tozawa family took advantage of the situation to attack Yodogawa Castle?" Kuroda Iekane exclaimed.

Such a change was unexpected by the Tsugawa family, and the Tozawa family in the north would have been constrained by the Anton family, and the pressure on the Tsugawa family would be less. But now the invasion of the southern countries has filled in some uncertainties to the otherwise clear situation.

"The Tozawa family did not send troops directly, and let the Maeda family do it. Two days ago, the Maeda family had sent an army of 300 men to surround Yodogawa Castle. Anton Yaoji had no troops to send, so he entrusted his family to rescue Yodogawa Castle. Soji Tsugawa continued.

"Now the question is, the Owada family and the Andong family are asking for help from the family at the same time, where should we rescue?" Tsugawa Soji looked at the retainers below and said.

For a while, Kuroda Iekane and the others were silent and thought about it.

After a long time, the Yoshikawa Hiroshi family spoke up: "My lord, the Anton family is an ally of the family, and it is understandable to send troops to rescue Yodokawa Castle." His Majesty thought that his family should rescue Yodogawa Castle. ”

"No, Pinglu County in the south can't be ignored. The Onodera family has long had the intention of invading Senhoku-gun. It's just that due to the constraints of the Mayinai family and the Owada family in Pinglu County, it didn't work out. Now that the Mainai family is taking care of itself, if the Owada family is annexed by the Onodera family again, then the Onodera family will be able to go north to Senhoku County with their hands and feet. In this way, the situation of the family is in danger," Mizutani retorted.

"However, if you don't rescue Yodogawa Castle, won't you let the Tozawa family regain their strength? Besides, this is not good for the credibility of the family. Hiroie Yoshikawa said.

Hisaharu Mizutani continued: "Then if the family sends troops to rescue Yodogawa Castle, and the Onodera family sends troops to Senhoku County after destroying the Owada family, then the family will be attacked by the enemy, how to deal with it?" ”

For a time, the discussion in the temple was divided into two factions. One faction was the retainers led by the Yoshikawa Hiroke who advocated the rescue of Yodogawa Castle, and the other faction was the retainers led by Hisaharu Mizutani who advocated the rescue of Yokote Castle. The two sides are arguing over exactly where to rescue.

Soji Tsugawa looked at the people in the hall and said loudly, "Okay, don't make any noise." ”

Yoshikawa Hiroke and the others saw that Tsugawa Soji had spoken, and quickly stopped arguing.

Soji Tsugawa lowered his head and weighed the pros and cons. "Yodogawa Castle must be saved, regardless of what allies these are, the Tozawa family has a direct conflict with the main family, and the Tozawa family cannot be allowed to slowly regain its strength. That would be of no benefit to the future battle with the Tozawa family. ”

"However, the Owada family also had to be saved. Otherwise, after the Onodera family destroys the Owada family, they will have the strength of the two counties of Hiraka and Yukatsu. Although the stone height of these two counties is not much, after the Onodera family loses their worries, they will inevitably be greedy for the fertile land of Senhoku-gun. ”

Alas, it's hard to choose. Soharu Tsugawa was entangled in his heart.

Seeing that Soji Tsugawa hadn't decided to pay attention to it for so long, the person below couldn't sit still.

Togo Yoshisuke said loudly: "Your Highness, the Andong family is an ally of the family, so Yodogawa Castle must be rescued. However, Hirako County cannot still be expanded by the Onodera family, so the family will face the threat of the Onodera family. ”

Soji Tsugawa nodded and motioned for Togo Yoshisuke to continue.

Togo Yoshisuke continued, "Therefore, Your Majesty thinks that both places should be supported. ”

"However, the strength of this family can't support two places at the same time?" Soji Tsugawa voiced his worries. Although the Tsugawa family is now well fed, there are more than 1,000 soldiers. But it's okay to deal with one family, but if you face the two wealthy families of the Tozawa family and the Onodera family at the same time, it will be a little powerless.

Togo Yoshisuke continued, "The Tozawa family and the main family have a grudge, so to rescue Yodogawa Castle, you can directly send reinforcements. However, there is no direct conflict between the Onodera family and the main family, so it may be possible to send someone to negotiate with the Onodera family. See if things turn around. ”

Tsugawa Soji nodded after hearing this, and said, "I don't know who to send to go?" ”

Togo Yoshisuke replied, "Your Majesty is willing to go." ”

"Okay, then you can go and negotiate with the Onodera family. Even if you can't convince Onodera Uemichi, it will take some time. Soji Tsugawa continued.

"Hi"

Soji Tsugawa thought for a moment and said, "His Royal Highness has already decided. At the same time, troops were sent to rescue Yodogawa Castle and Yokote Castle. Next, start giving orders"

"Hi" As soon as I heard Tsugawa Soji's words, everyone in the hall sat upright and watched Tsugawa Soji.

"On the side of Yokote Castle, Togo Yoshisuke went to negotiate, and Miki Naogo and Junmitsu Shigedo prepared their troops, and Chen Bing was at the junction of the main family and the Ono family. Remember not to attack without permission, just put on a posture to show the Onodera family. ”

"Hi," Togo Yoshiyu and the others hurriedly replied.

Soji Tsugawa then turned around and said, "Kuji Mizutani, Saigo Kicho"

"Hi"

"The two of you brought the troops of Kamiyama Castle, Osawa Castle, and Kakudoyama Castle to rescue Yodogawa Castle. All you need to do is surround Maeda's family in Upper Maeda Castle or Lower Maeda Castle. If the Maeda family does not retreat from Yodogawa Castle, then they will attack the castle directly. If the Maeda family withdraws, you can drag down the Maeda family's forces according to the situation. ”

"Hi," Hisaharu Mizutani and Saigo Kicho replied loudly.

"Kuroda Iekane, Yoshikawa Hiroka."

"Hi"

"Gather the forces of the rest of the castle and join the castle of the main hall. By noon tomorrow, I'm going to see Ashigaru ready to go. Soji Tsugawa said loudly.

"Hi"

Then, Soji Tsugawa said to Takahashi Kokoku and Komura Yoshikei, "Takahashi Kokoku and Komura Yoshikei, you go back to Takahashi Castle and Togo Castle, and pay close attention to the movements of the Mainai family in the south and the wealthy clan of Yuri County in the west. Although there should be no fighting in Shimonoyama, it has to be guarded against. ”

"Hi" Takahashi Xingguo and Komura Yoshiki hurriedly took the order.

"Saigo wooden, Ogasawara Shintoki. The task of preparing the food will be entrusted to the two of you, and there will be no mistake in deploying the food needed for the battle here to the main hall city and the six village cities. ”

"Ha," Ogasawara replied.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this time the army is not only to rescue Yodogawa Castle, but the goal of this family is to capture Komatsuyama Castle, eliminate the Tozawa family, and unify Senhoku County!" Tsugawa Soji looked fierce and said loudly.

"Ha~Ha"