The death of Shiokoshi made the retainers of the Nakuoka family see the determination of Miyasu to fight to the death.

Since the lord is so not afraid of death, then as a retainer, he will naturally work harder, at least on the surface! And after the retainers and samurai worked hard, the morale of the Kazuoka family also rose.

It can be clearly seen that the morale that had fallen before because of the Tsugawa family's breakthrough through the Nagase Pass has rebounded significantly, which is also a great encouragement for Miyasu Kazuoka.

"Xigao Zheng, don't blame this family! If you normally wouldn't have died, but now in order to boost morale, you have to do that. Looking at the headless corpse of Shiokomasa who was dragged away, Miyasu thought to himself.

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Ohanazawa Castle is swamped on three sides, but the marshes to the east and west of the castle are relatively small compared to the large swamps to the south of Ohanazawa Castle.

On the plain to the east of Ohanazawa Castle, there are more than a dozen swamp areas, large and small, and the narrow strip between each swamp is the only place where you can fight.

The three main roads of Nagaseguchi, Ichiroguchi, and Kogiguchi are the only roads leading to the main camp of the Nagaoka family, and they are also the main guards of the Nagaoka family's forces.

The fall of Nagaseguchi was entirely due to the suddenness of the Tsugawa family's attack and the unpreparedness of the Nagaoka family. Therefore, when the Tsugawa family's troops attacked the subsequent Ichiroguchi, they suffered a strong counterattack from the Kazuoka family's troops.

The forces in charge of attacking Ichiroguchi were 600 men led by the general of the Tsugawa family, Nagano Masabo.

Although Nagano Masabo is not one of the commanders of the five color preparations, let alone a well-known samurai, he has been conscientious and meticulous since he succeeded to the throne of the Nagano family.

I don't know if it's because I've been the flag of Tsugawa Soji or for some other reason.,Nagano Masafang usually acts subconsciously to keep up with Tsugawa Soji.。 In addition, following Tsugawa Soji in peacetime can be regarded as seeing a lot of "big worlds", and he has his own set of rules when he fights.

"Brother, the swamp on both sides of Ichiroguchi is too deep, just now the two Ashigaru tried to take a shortcut from the swamp, and now they have fallen into the swamp, and only their heads are still on the ground." Nagano Masashi came to Nagano Masa's side with a sweaty head, pointed to the scorching battle in front of him, and said to Nagano Masafang with a solemn face.

"Tell the whole army that it is better to have an attack blocked than to march from the swamp!" Nagano Masabo hurriedly spoke, "It's just been raining heavily for half a month, and Ohanazawa is the most dangerous time, and marching from the swamp is no different from looking for death." ”

"The 600-strong army of the main family (Nagano family) will not be able to defeat even such a mere Ichiro mouth! Jiro, you take my flag book to the front, and you will crush the enemy army at Ichiro's mouth for me no matter what! After speaking, Nagano Masabo cast an encouraging look at Nagano Masashi.

Nagano Masashi nodded heavily, and then said loudly, "Brother, don't worry, even if you climb, you will definitely climb through Ichirokou!" ”

...........

The Tsukawa family's main camp, as the war continued, their respective battle reports kept coming to Tsugawa Soji like snowflakes.

"My lord, Lord Miki has already attacked the second formation of the Tiantong family, although the enemy army counterattacked quickly, but it is not the opponent of the family's five-color preparation at all, plus Lord Kanna from time to time with a cavalry team to attack the enemy's flank, I believe it will not be long before the strength of the Tiantong family can be broken." In this camp, Yajima Tadabei reported the latest information on the battlefield to Tsugawa Soji.

"It's too slow!"

"It's too slow!"

Tsugawa Soji even said that the two were too slow, and his face gradually became a little anxious, "It's been almost an hour and a half, if you can't defeat the troops outside Ohanazawa City, wait for the top family in the city to react, and then a good raid battle may become a tug-of-war!" ”

"Inform everyone on the battlefield ahead and increase your attack! Even if the casualties are large, the enemy must not be left with any respite! ”

"Hah!"

After finishing speaking, Tsugawa Soji picked up a bowl of water on the desk and moistened his throat, and then continued, "Has Yanzawa Manzhong started to act over there?" Why hasn't there been news for so long? ”

"It's a matter of urgency, I'm afraid Lord Yanze won't have time to send someone to report to my family." Yajima Tadabei thought about it and said tentatively.

Tsugawa Soji didn't answer again, but lowered his head and searched for a map on the desk, and then said, "The camp of the Yanzawa family is behind the Nakuoka family, and there is only an Iida family in the middle. ”

"The Iida family only has one or two hundred peasant soldiers, and they are by no means the opponents of the Yanze family. It's been almost half an hour since the messenger left, and I think that Yan Ze Manzhong should have already started to act. ”

"You immediately send someone to inform Nagano Masabo and the others in the east of Ohanazawa Castle that they must cooperate with the actions of the Yanzawa family and launch a front and back attack on the Kazuoka family!" Soji Tsugawa said loudly.

"Hah!"

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The battle in Ohana Ze Castle was in full swing, but there was no panic on the faces of the two people.

Yamanobe Yorinao respectfully saluted Yan Zeman, and then said excitedly: "Lord Yan Ze, don't worry, once the forces of the Tsugawa Hall break through the forces of the Tiantong family and the Nakuoka family, and surround Ohana Ze Castle. In the next immediately organized a raid in the city, waiting for the opportunity to open the city gate, I only hope that when the city of Ohanazawa falls, Lord Yanze can say a few more good words in front of the Tsugawa Palace, and I am very grateful! After speaking, Yamanobe Yorizhi saluted Yan Zeman again.

Just as Yamanobian Lai leaned down, a trace of embarrassment flashed on Yan Ze's heavy face. In order to fool Yamanobe Yoshinao into following him into "rebellion", Yan Ze Manzhong lied that he and Togo Yoshiyu, a major minister of the Tsugawa family, were friends of life and death, and even knew Tsugawa Soji well, so he bluffed Yamanobe Yoshinao into a daze.

During this time, in order to catch the Tsugawa family's warship, Yamanobe Yorinao was very attentive to Yanze Manshige, and he almost washed his ass and sent it to Yanze Manzhong.

"Lai Zhidian doesn't need to say much, you and I have such a friendship, in the future, Jinchuan Hall will inquire about it, and I will ask for credit for Lai Zhidian!" Saying that, Yan Ze Manzhong couldn't help but think in his heart, "Of course, when you ask for credit, you must add my name in front of Yan Ze Manzhong." As for how the Tsugawa Hall will deal with your Yamanobe family, I can't guarantee it, but the family can sit back and relax. ”

After the two of them exchanged pleasantries for a while, Yan Ze Manzhong continued, "I received the latest order from the Jinchuan Hall just now, and I will take action immediately, so it is inconvenient to talk to Lai Zhidian!" Please also ask Lai Zhidian to wait for good news in the city, and once the time is ripe, you can launch a raid! ”

"I'll know later!" Yamano Yorizhi stood up slowly, then tidied up his clothes, and under the cover of the two ashigaru, he took advantage of the chaos and ran towards Ohana Zecheng.

After Yamanobe Lai Zhi left, Yan Ze Manzhong immediately took the reins handed over by Takahashi Ishimi Mamoru beside him, turned over on the horse, and said loudly, "Yan Ze family, go out of battle!" ”