The Uesugi army didn't stop until they ran out of Sanli, looking at the faces of the ashigaru under their command still fearful, Murakami Yoshikiyoshi knew that even if their physical strength recovered, it would be impossible for them to have any combat power for the time being, and they had lost the heart to fight.

He decided that after the ashigaru people recovered some of their strength, he would retreat to Kojima City first, as for helping Ji Xiaolu's family recapture Matsukura City, he didn't want to, but he didn't have the ability anymore.

And he wanted to withdraw immediately, after all, it was too dangerous here, but seeing that his subordinates didn't even have the strength to stand up, if the mountain army really wanted to attack, even if they retreated now, it wouldn't take long for the enemy to catch up.

I saw him come to Ji Xiaolu Lai Gang with an apologetic face, and said ashamedly: "Lord Ji Xiaolu, although I don't want to admit it, but I have to say that with the current state of the army under my command, I am afraid that there is no hope of capturing the city, so I think it is better to wait for the ashigaru to recover some physical strength a little, and then go to the island city first to make plans, I don't know what the adults think." ”

At this point, Ji Xiaolu Lai Gang could say anything more, so he had to nod and agree. But he didn't plan to return to Kojima Castle with Murakami Yoshikiyo, he thought that if the Uesugi army could defeat the Takayama clan, then even if he concealed the true thoughts of the matter at that time, the Takayama army had already been defeated, as long as he didn't say anything, who would know the way.

But now that the Takayama Army has won, then it is a foregone conclusion that it will be the master of Hida, and the truth that it will come to attack Hida will probably be made public in a few minutes, and the Uesugi family will suffer heavy losses because of themselves. How can you let yourself go easily, it seems that you should quickly leave the Uesugi Army and take refuge elsewhere, anyway, the family has fallen into the hands of the Takayama clan, it must be more than lucky, and there is nothing to worry about.

Thinking of this, I only heard him speak again: "I know that the Lord and the army under his command are exhausted, and I will have to rely on the Lord and the Uesugi Army in the future." So it's better to leave this vigilant matter to Ji Xiaolujun. ”

After hearing this, Murakami Yoshikiyo only agreed after a little brainstorm, after all, in his opinion, it doesn't matter if there is anyone in charge of guarding now. What's the use of sending ashigaru to the periphery to guard it, you can't beat it, and you can't run it. Rather than having that energy, it is better to rest for a while, so that even if you run, you can run faster, isn't it, now that Ji Xiaolu Lai Gang took the initiative to speak, of course he would not refuse.

I only heard him speak: "Then there is Lord Lao, then rest for a while, and then replace the Lord to inspect later." ”

Watching Ji Xiaolu Yoritsuna scatter his subordinates Ashigaru around, and he himself also led Ashigaru farther and farther, Murakami Yoshikiyo didn't think much about it at all, and soon entered Mengxiang. It was impossible for him to think that Ji Xiaolu Lai Gang had completely abandoned him.

"My lord, now that we are far away from the Uesugi Army, if we continue to move forward, there may be danger, so my subordinates think it is better to go back." The person who spoke was Ji Xiaolu's cronies. He saw that the lord had already walked a long way, so he couldn't help but hurriedly persuade him.

"Go back? No, we can't go back. I ask you, are you still willing to follow me? I only heard Ji Xiaolu Lai Gang ask solemnly.

The cronies were stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then quickly knelt on the ground and said firmly: "The subordinates were accepted as retainers by the lord. The lord's great kindness has not been repaid, how can his subordinates leave, his subordinates swear allegiance to the lord, and swear allegiance to the Ji Xiaolu family. ”

"In that case, I'll tell you straight, we won't go back, I decided to take refuge in the Asakura family, I know that you are loyal, so I will only take you a samurai, get up and hurry up."

"My lord, my subordinates think that victory and defeat are normal, and a temporary failure does not mean that they will lose later, and at present, the Uesugi army still has more than 2,000 troops, as long as it recovers, it still has the strength to fight with the Takayama army, so my subordinates think that it is not yet time to go elsewhere, and please think twice." I heard him hurriedly persuade. …,

However, Ji Xiaolu Lai Gang was not moved at all, but shook his head, sighed and said, "Do you know why the Gaoshan Clan Sect will not let go of the countless rich places in the world, instead of this poor Hida?" ”

When Ji Xiaolu Lai Gang attacked the territory of the Gao Shan family, he followed the whole process, and he also cut down several people from the Gao Shan family with his own hands, but he didn't understand why the lord remembered to mention this past when he said that he went to Chaocang, but although he didn't want to understand it, he still replied: "Back to the lord, my subordinates think that the Gao Shan clan should come for revenge." ”

Ji Xiaolu Lai Gang didn't express any opinion after hearing this, but asked again without knowing whether it was okay or not: "Then do you know why the Uesugi Army sent reinforcements to help the family?" ”

"Lord Uesugi has always taken the maintenance of the righteousness of the world as his own responsibility, and the Takayama clan clan does not care about ......" Speaking of this, he finally figured out why the lord wanted to go to the Asakura family, the Takayama clan clan was attacking without care, it was clear that he came to take revenge, the lord deceived the Uesugi family, if he let him know the way, I am afraid that without the Takayama clan sect, even the Uesugi family will not be able to spare himself.

And can he know the Dao, the answer is yes, the Takayama clan will definitely hype up this matter, even if it is his own, he will definitely do so, and when the time comes, as long as the Uesugi family casually asks the Hida Hao clan, they will be able to know the truth of the matter, and when the lord wants to leave, he will be in no hurry.

Thinking of this, he had nothing to persuade him, so he had to keep his head down and follow closely behind him.

Five miles outside Matsukura City, the clan leader of the elite armor Ashigaru has been waiting here for more than half a day, the clan and the army under his command seem to be very relaxed, and now even Maeda Toshiya and others have not returned, which means that the enemy should still be some distance from here.

After a while, there was a dense sound of footsteps from the south, and several elite armor ashigaru didn't need to be ordered by the clan sect at all, so they quietly stepped forward to investigate.

"The lord is Maeda-sama, and they're back." As the ashigaru's voice fell, I saw Maeda Toshiie, Hori Hidemasa, and Tanaka Katsusuke leading hundreds of people to appear in front of them, and seeing that although Ashigaru's face was tired, the number of people was not much less, and the clan finally put his mind at ease.

I only heard him speak: "Thank you for your hard work, how is the situation of the Uesugi Army now?" Since the ninja army is not around now, and the thirty ninjas who are secretly protecting him are not suitable to move lightly, it can be said that the current clan clan does not know anything about the Uesugi army and the battle situation, and now he saw Maeda Toshiya and others coming back, so he hurriedly asked.

Although Maeda Toshiya was tired, the thought of winning the battle suddenly reduced his physical fatigue a lot. only

Listening to him said excitedly: "Back to the lord, I don't know the situation of the ambush carried out by Bee Suga and other adults before, but when the subordinates engaged the Uesugi army, the number of Uesugi troops was only about two thousand seven hundred, and the Ji Xiaolu army was less than a hundred, and the subordinates led the army to kill when they were resting, but because the Uesugi army was well-trained, the subordinates and others were afraid of being surrounded by it, so the results were limited, and the enemy Ashigaru nearly 200 people were killed, and the family lost more than 30 people, and then the Uesugi army chased all the way, and has now fought with Omiya and other two adults, Because the troops under his command were too tired, his subordinates led the army all the way back to pay attention to the battle situation.

However, according to his subordinates, the enemy has already been exhausted after a long journey and chased his subordinates for more than ten miles, so Lord Omiya and Lord Sugitani-sama will definitely be able to achieve brilliant results, and please ask the lord to decide. ”

For such a result, the clan is very satisfied, there are only a few dozen Ji Xiaolu troops left, which is no different from being completely annihilated, the clan does not think that he will leave too many troops in Sakura Cave City, after all, it is the main city of his Ji Xiaolu family that was taken, how can he stand by and watch, and although the Uesugi army still has more than 2,000 people, it is like a tired root dog. …,

Not counting the tired army under the command of Maeda Toshiya, he still has 200 elite armor ashiba, but his 200 people have been resting for a long time, and now they are all alive and well, as long as the Uesugi army appears, it will definitely make it pay a painful price again, and then retreat into Matsukura City, so that he can wait for the Uesugi army to retreat with peace of mind.

Thinking of this, the clan looked at Maeda Toshiya and the other three, and saw that they were really tired, even if they were allowed to participate in the battle later, I am afraid it would not have much effect, rather than this, it was better to let them rest and wait for the next battle.

Thinking of this, he only heard the clan sect speak: "Maeda Toshiya, you wait for the three of you to return to Matsukura City to rest and recuperate, there must be no mistake, let's go." ”

Maeda Toshiya and the other three did not receive the order after hearing this, but only heard Tanaka Katsusuke speak: "Lord, although the enemy is tired, there are still more than two thousand people, and there are only two hundred troops around the lord, which is too dangerous, so the subordinates apply to lead their spears to participate in the battle, even if their current combat strength is not as good as before, but at least they can follow them to protect the safety of the lord, so please ask the lord for approval." ”

"The subordinates are willing to take the scimitar to stay and protect the safety of the lord!" Although Maeda Toshiya was already exhausted, he thought of the safety of his lord, so he hurriedly said.

Since Maeda-sama has decided to stay, then Hori Hidemasa has no reason to rest, so he just heard him say afterwards: "My subordinates are also willing to stay!" ”

Seeing the three people in front of him say this, the clan felt very relieved, but he didn't agree to their request, only heard him say: "Okay, I know your intentions, but I can't accept your request, so let's all step back and rest." ”

"The ...... of the Lord's Safety"

Katsusuke Tanaka wanted to continue to persuade, but before he could finish speaking, he heard the sound of running from the south, and someone kept shouting: "Lord, our army has won a great victory, and the Uesugi army has been defeated!" (Your support is my biggest motivation.) )