Chapter 240: Heaven and Earth (2)

Takeda Harunobu was shocked to hear that the expeditionary force had been wiped out, and his brother Takeda Nobushihiro, as well as Nobuharu Baba, Toranora Kasaka, and Iitomi Toramasa would lose contact with him, and his fate was uncertain, so he immediately ordered his subordinate Shinobu Toba to secretly go to the Ida territory to search for it. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info Kuroda Kanwei high-profile entry into Beijing, Toba Zhong found out that Takeda Nobushi, but he was not familiar with the place, and there were not enough manpower, so it was difficult to rob the prisoner, so he had to return to Kai and report the details to Takeda Harunobu. Hearing that his brother was still alive, Takeda Harunobu breathed a sigh of relief and thought about how to save Takeda Shinshihiro. However, the relationship between Takeda and Date was estranged, and even due to the alliance of Zentokuji Temple and the support of the Riyoshi clan, the two sides were still at war, and there was really no negotiation channel.

More than 4,000 elite troops were wiped out, and Takeda Haruna suffered in faith, if it weren't for the external cause of Nagao Jinghu's seizure of Ueno Country, Takeda Harunobu would have the idea of tearing up the covenant of Zentokuji Temple.

However, at this critical moment, when the Takeda clan was at its weakest, Nagao Jinghu was unusual, and he had not completely digested Ueno Country, and he didn't eat the fat in his mouth, but instead came back with a rifle to gnaw Shinano's hard bone.

After the fall of Kitasaku and the death of the Tigers in the battle, they not only directly affected the prestige of Takeda Harunobu, but also saw a glimmer of hope for the wild samurai hidden in Shinano, and also forced Takeda Harunobu to the edge of the cliff.

As far as the current situation is concerned, Takeda Harunobu is short of troops, and the previous wars with Echigo Nagao Keihu can be said to be in the enemy territory, Yang or in the border area, it can be said that the hinterland has not been attacked by any kind, this time Nagao Keihu set off from Ueno Province and hit Takeda Harunobu in the soft underbelly with a heavy blow. Not only did it directly affect the foundation of the Takeda family, but it was also very likely that the Takeda family's territory in Shinano Province would be split in two and lose control of Kita-Shinano. As far as the current situation is concerned, if Takeda Harunobu can quickly repel the enemy forces from Ueno, and at most lose some of his men, he can still deal with it calmly. If he couldn't repel and let the opponent gain a foothold in the Saku area, he had to abandon the Kawanakashima area.

Harunobu Takeda gradually sorted out the context, sensed the crisis, and never allowed this crisis to develop, otherwise the hard work of several generations would be in vain, and his more than 20 years of continuous pioneering and enterprising struggle would be in vain. At this time, Takeda Nobushihiro, who had become a prisoner, appeared in front of him in disguise, how could he not be surprised. Takeda Nobuyoshi has escaped back, this is absolutely impossible, according to the observation of the Tsubo people, the guards guarding Takeda Nobuyoshi are very tight, and it is difficult to escape from the layers of guards.

So, how exactly did Nobuyhiro Takeda come back? Why did he have to disguise himself and return secretly, everything, Takeda Harunobu guessed seven or eight points, if he could form a negotiation channel with the people of the Date family, maybe he would not lose the battle very badly.

Although he had already learned from Kiso Yoshimasa's mouth that Takeda Nobushigeru had returned safely, before seeing Takeda Nobushige, Takeda Harunobu still couldn't believe that it was true. Until he saw Takeda Nobuyoshi appear in front of him, Takeda Harunobu couldn't help but smile on his face.

Seeing Takeda Harunobu's sincere smile, even if it was a person like Takeda Nobushi who could control himself, he still felt that his eyes were moist, and a few steps forward, Takeda Nobuhiro seriously saluted Takeda Harunobu and said, "Big brother, I disappointed your expectations and didn't bring the army back." ”

Takeda Harunobu stepped forward and grabbed Takeda Nobuyo's hand, choked up: "Victory and defeat are a common thing in soldiers, it's good that Jiro can come back." When you fell, I was really worried, I was afraid that you and my brother would be separated by yin and yang. Jiro, come and sit down. ”

Although Takeda Nobuyoshi was moved, he would not pretend to be a child. As soon as he sat down with Takeda Harunobu, Takeda Nobuhiro said anxiously: "Big brother, I was able to return this time, because Zhenghenggong released me, and he asked me to convey a few words to you." ”

Takeda Harunobu originally wanted to condolence Takeda Nobushi, and asked how he returned, but he didn't expect Takeda Nobushi to say the reason why he was released, his face immediately changed color, and said, "What did you say?" ”

Repeating the conversation between Takeda and Harunobu Takeda, Takeda then analyzed Takeheng's arrangements for the prisoners of the Takeda Army. On the way back, Takeda Nobuyoshi repeatedly recalls what happened before and after, trying to find out the true intentions of the Date family. Takeda Nobuyhiro said: "Big brother, no matter whether the political balance formula is true or not, now he is willing to return the captives in the form of ransom, and is willing to give them a certain amount of armament, which shows that he is actually unwilling to have a force in the eastern country that can compete with him." ”

Takeda Harunobu suddenly heard the huge ransom, and his face changed slightly, but when he heard Takeda Nobushi's analysis, he nodded.

According to common sense, the Takeda family is an important corner of the alliance of Zentokuji Temple, and the Date family has no possibility of returning the captives, although the ransom is large, but it is not impossible for him to tighten his belt. Only Takeda Nobushi's explanation can make sense, and now the alliance of the Zentokuji Temple Triangle of Imagawa Yoshimoto is greatly injured and unable to go west, Takeda Harunobu is losing his troops, and the Hojo clan is contained, the alliance of the Zentokuji Temple can be said to exist in name only, and the threat to the Date family has been greatly weakened.

Then, if you have the long-tailed Jinghu of Ueno Country, whether it is invading Musashi or attacking Shinano Province, Long-tailed Jinghu is in a tail-incapable trend, and in the case of not being able to personally end up competing with Long-tailed Jinghu, then retreat to the second-best thing, help Long-tailed Jinghu's enemies, delay and entangle Long-tailed Jinghu, so that Long-tailed Jinghu is unable to become bigger, or it should be said that it is delaying Long-tailed Jinghu to become bigger.

Either way, Harunobu Takeda had to do it, and he had to pay the ransom money to ransom the prisoners, who could play a decisive role in the coming war with a little rest, and that was the only thing that made him happy.

Zhengheng didn't want a force in the eastern country that could compete with the Date family, and when the alliance of Zentokuji was large, he focused on attacking Imagawa Yoshimoto, and then dragged Takeda Harunobu and Hojo Shiyasu into the water, and now the alliance of Zentokuji is not far from falling apart. The long-tailed Jinghu is powerful, so suppressing him will replace the alliance of Shande Temple. As for whether Takeda Harunobu will sit big because of this, it is not a thing to worry about for the Date family, as long as they can be dragged in Kanto for a few years, then Masahiro will be able to sweep away the evil party and return to sweep the Kanto countries.

Takeda Harunobu asked, "Jiro, now there is only one way to blackmail Zhengheng." Although he was extremely unwilling in his heart, Takeda Harunobu had to make up his mind that being able to bend and stretch was one of the necessary elements of being a Warring States daimyo. (To be continued.) )