On the second day of the first month of the first year of Hongzhi, the sun has just risen in the study of the castle tower of Tsurushou City, and it is obvious that today is a rare sunny day in winter, but the face of the alcoholic Zhengheng yesterday is a little pale, and his head is still a little painful, and the face of Zhengheng in front of the study is not very good-looking.

Looking at Kusama Shibei and Tozawa Baiyunzhai who saluted him, Zhengheng frowned slightly, it was rare for these two people to come over so neatly, it seems that something really happened this time. He suddenly thought of the order he had commanded at the banquet yesterday.

"Get up!"

Waving his hand at the two, Zhengheng continued: "Is there really something wrong with Himeji Castle, didn't I order Tozawa Baiyunsai to investigate alone, why did the Kusama people also get involved?" There was a slight dissatisfaction with his transgression in the words.

Kusama Shibei didn't pay attention to Tozawa Baiyunzhai, who was huffing and huffing, and said solemnly: "My lord, the news that the secret agents of Kusama have just heard is a serious matter, and your subordinates don't dare to delay and come to report immediately." The day before yesterday, there was a battle between the two inner Shimonoseki, and after a day of fierce fighting, they captured Katsuyama Castle yesterday afternoon. ”

After listening to Kusama's reply, Masahiro's body shook suddenly, he raised his head in astonishment, clenched his fists, and muttered, "It's finally time to fight." "The two have been holding their breath to eliminate each other, but they have not made a move until today.

For a long time, Zhengheng's biggest secret is to know the trend of history and the reputation of some people in history, but he does not rely much on these secrets, it can be said that he has been changing the original historical trend.

The emergence of the two major ones was also more or less changed by the political balance and the change in the history of the zào he created, in the original history. Yoshitaka Ouchi had already died in Daning Temple. Tao Longfang did not change to Ouchi Yoshicho. Until Itsukushima was defeated and died at the hands of Mori Motosho. Now, Maori Yuan has died of illness, An Yiguo has fallen into the hands of Zhengheng, Ouchi Yoshitaka is still alive and well, Tao Longfang has become Ouchi Yoshinaga, and the two major ones are once again going to war.

This war between the two major interiors can be said to be half of the credit of Zhengheng, and in the just-concluded battle of Aki Province, Ouchi Yoshinaga can be said to have lost his temper by Zhengheng. In the end, although he retreated, the loss was quite large.

Ouchi Yoshitaka saw that Ouchi Yoshicho was not invincible, so he took advantage of the first day of the first lunar month, Ouchi Yoshicho had not yet reacted, played a beautiful time difference, and captured the most important level of Nagato. With the lower pass in hand, you can continuously send the Ouchi army to Nagato.

Listening to Kusama's report, although Ouchi Yoshicho is not shrewd, but because the Yashiro Island Navy defected and surrendered to the Date family, Ouchi Yoshinaga, who lost the benefits of the Navy Army, also lost the ability to defend himself.

There are many places where Nagato and Zhoufang can land. Dispersed Ouchi Yoshicho's troops, and it was the Spring Festival again. Most of the people gathered at Yamaguchi to attend Yoshicho Ouchi's banquet, but Katsuyama Castle was negligent and was caught off guard by Yoshitaka Ouchi, who instantly attacked the outer castle.

After a whole day of struggle, Katsuyama Castle was finally unable to hold on, especially under the persuasion of Ouchi Yoshitaka, most of the defenders finally laid down their weapons and surrendered, and a small number of diehards were eliminated, and four years later, Ouchi Yoshitaka entered Nagato Province again.

The two major ones fought, and Katsuyama Castle fell in one day, and Iwami Kuni was going to let it go for the time being, and he couldn't let Ouchi Yoshicho be killed all at once. Zheng Heng clenched his fists, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he exuded a sharp momentum all over his body, and said, "Sibingwei, this matter should continue to be paid attention to, go down." ”

"Yes, my lord!"

Kusama's four guards answered, retreated, and glanced at Tozawa Baiyunsai as he left, his eyes full of contempt. Since Tozawa Baiyunzhai recommended himself to the Shiida family, it can be said that he has thinned the power of the Kusama people, and now he is on an equal footing.

Looking at Kusama Shibei's eyes before leaving, Tozawa Baiyunsai's heart was unhappy, the two of them talked about ability, he should be the best, but in terms of the importance of the relationship in Zhengheng's heart, Kusama Shibei, a retainer who followed when he was at the end of Zhengheng, is something he can't compare.

Of course, Tozawa Baiyunzhai can see it clearly, but the positions of the two are very overlapping, and he has to compete with each other, and he has to stand on the opposite side of the other party.

Looking at the appearance of the two, Zhengheng smiled slightly in his heart, the retainers need to be balanced, and the dark department also needs it, although the Kusama Four Guards are loyal to him, but as time goes by, someone needs to contain him to ensure his loyalty.

At this time, Ah Mo arrived, gave a cup of decanting tea, and then withdrew. From the time he came in to the time he went out, he didn't look at Tozawa Baiyunzhai, but Tozawa Baiyunzhai's face looked much better, if you have a good plan, I have a wall ladder, as long as Amo can accompany him, his position will be stable.

"Tell me something!"

Slowly stood up, moved his muscles and bones, and then took a sip of sobering tea, Zhengheng sobered up a lot, especially after hearing such exciting news, and then drank a sip of sobering tea, it seemed that his mood was better.

Tozawa Baiyunsai responded, and then reported: "My lord, the minister sent his subordinates to the area of Himeji Castle overnight yesterday to investigate the situation, and sure enough, he found some news, and there was also news from Miki Castle, and I asked the lord to decide." As he spoke, he handed over a small notebook.

Zheng Heng didn't let anyone pick him up, he sat back in his seat and said, "Tell me, what news did both Himeji Castle and Miki Castle come back?" ”

Tozawa Baiyunzhai listened to Zhengheng's words, and suddenly felt a burst of joy in his heart, Amo really had some effect, but there was no expression on his face, but said in a deep voice: "Yes, although the castle tried its best to keep it secret, it was only said that he was drunk, but he still heard the truth, and the lord of Himeji Castle went to the castle to congratulate the New Year, but was attacked by the political office of the small temple of the castle, and the whole army was annihilated. Once again, history has changed, and Kuroda, who died only 30 years later at the age of 62, has died carelessly at the age of 32.

Zhengheng heard that Himeji Castle had really changed as he expected, but he didn't expect that it would be such a thing as Kuroda Jobaka being killed, originally in his thoughts, the two castles should be opposed, Himeji Castle raised the anti-flag, his expression became slightly solemn, and asked, "How is the situation in Himeji Castle now?" ”

Tozawa Baiyunsai immediately knelt on the ground and replied: "Back to the lord, Himeji Castle has also been under martial law, and your subordinates can't find out the situation in the city for the first time, and ask the lord to forgive the sin, but judging from Cheng Dù, who is under martial law under the city, the situation is not optimistic." ”

Himeji Castle suddenly has no owner, and everyone is at a loss and in chaos. When a stranger enters the vicinity of Himeji Castle, he is afraid that he will be regarded as a spy sent by the castle as soon as possible, and Tozawa Baiyunsai is forgivable, Zhengheng just asked, and he didn't care much, and waved his hand to let him get up.

It's one thing to know, it's another thing to react. Zheng Heng didn't mean to pursue it anymore, and suddenly said, "Get up, what's the news from Miki City?" ”

Tozawa Baiyunsai replied: "Back to the lord, according to our secret pile report, the day before yesterday, a messenger sent by the Miyoshi family came to Miki City and brought a whole cart of congratulatory gifts. This person is a man in his thirties, who is only known to be the envoy of the Miyoshi family, and it is not clear who he is and the purpose of his visit. I only knew that the two had a very happy conversation, and when they left, the other office also sent the young master other place to say goodbye in person. ”

Hearing Miki Castle's reaction, Zheng Heng's brows furrowed slightly, if Miki Castle's other place was governed and Miyoshi Changqing was in harmony, it would be a great thing for the Date family. The original strategy was to test Miyoshi Changqing in Miki City, but I didn't expect Miki City to compromise with Miyoshi Changqing. Zhengheng looked at Tozawa Baiyunzhai again, his face was already a little ugly at this time, and he said: "Miki City's attitude, you have to focus on investigating clearly, and reply to me as much as possible, understand?" ”

Tozawa Baiyunzhai listened to Zhengheng's order, and although he was apprehensive in his heart, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and say: "Yes, my lord, the minister must do his best to find out." ”

Zhengheng waved his hand and said, "Go down!" ”

Looking at the empty study, Zhengheng's mood suddenly became very bad, Miyoshi Changqing suddenly came into contact with Miki Castle, which was a big setback for him who had been testing Miyoshi around Miki Castle, he spread out a map of Harima Country, and said to himself: "Once Miki Castle is in the hands of the Miyoshi family, then the status of Himeji Castle will increase significantly, well, Kuroda Yoshitaka's death may not be a bad thing, but to see if Kuroda Kanbei has the courage." ”

Hearing the news of his father's death, Kuroda Kanwei, who was only nine years old, did not cry, he just climbed onto the roof, stared blankly at the galloping Naruhagawa for a long time, his eyes became red, and he said to himself: "Bastard father, bastard, do you want my Kanbei to fight alone from now on?" Still knowing that something is likely to happen to me, he sent me to Heshou City, bastard. ”

Inoue Yushi looked at the young master on the roof with a strange expression, now it should be the lord, but the thought of whether to replace it was in his heart. He is the younger brother of Kuroda and the second in line to the Kuroda family, behind Kuroda Kanbei. If there is a little more accident at this time, then the next head of the Kuroda family will be him.

Just as Inoue Tomoshi was thinking nonsense, Kuroda Kanbei had already climbed down from the roof, came to his side, and said, "Uncle, accompany me to Tsurushou Castle to ask for a meeting with Lord Bimasa Shaobi, and ask him to send troops to help the Kuroda family survive the crisis." ”

Hearing Kuroda Kanbei's words, Inoue Yushi's body shook involuntarily, yes, now that Himeji Castle is in turmoil and overturning at any time, it needs the help of the Date family to survive the crisis, and now is really not a good time to make another storm. (To be continued......)