The time has entered 1541 A.D., that is, the 11th day of the third month of the tenth year of astronomy.\\

The Luo family had occupied Imari Castle for a day, but the neighboring Kamimatsunura and Goto families still did not respond. Of course, during this time, Masashi also stepped up the cleanup of Imari's territory. First of all, Togo Heiji was instructed to temporarily mobilize a hundred peasant soldiers to be stationed in Imari Castle and begin to receive the territories one by one, and then the second team of Noda Ichibei and Guna Tong's naval army also arrived. A total of 100 standing sailors and 100 temporarily mobilized fishermen sailed into Imari Bay in 20 ships and 70 small mornings. They will flank the newly occupied city of Imari.

It is worth mentioning that this time the Hirado Matsuura clan perished, its naval army was officially disbanded, and all the heroes threw olive branches one after another. At the instigation of Shinnosuke Akabane, ten ships and about twenty Kozao eventually took refuge in the Luo family.

Seeing this scene, the pirates of Fukushima and Takashima near Imari Bay had a premonition that there would be a big war, and in order to avoid being affected, they began to gather their belongings and prepare to move to the pirate paradise in the area of the Goto Islands, while the daring pirates watched the battle in the dark to see if there was a chance to fish in troubled waters.

After handing over the territory of the Imari family to Togo Heiji, Noda Itsu, and Kunatsu, Masarashi led the troops to continue advancing. Now is the time to take advantage of the emptiness of the other party and attack quickly.

According to the report of the detective, with Imari Castle as the center, to the south is the Iimori Castle of the former Hirado Matsuura clan, to the east is the Karafune Castle of the Kamimatura clan, and to the northeast is the Takeo Castle of the Goto family.

"According to the report of the detective, after learning that Imari Castle had been captured, Iimori Castle in the southern direction was empty, and Ito Danzo was near here, so his retainers thought that they only needed to send some sailors to assist Kato Danzou and Hiduan and others there to occupy the castle," said Shinnosuke Akabane.

"Just follow this law," Masato ordered. The detective behind him immediately went down to convey the order.

"Let's talk about the situation in other castles, where is the main force of the Kamimatsunura clan now?" Masara asked.

"It's in Karafune Castle," Shinnosuke Akabane said, pointing to a map that had been improvised in clay, "According to Black Hawk's report, the Kamimatsunura, Goto, Omura, and Saigo families are going to discuss how to divide up the territory of the Hirado Matsuura clan at Hirota Castle, not far from Karafune Castle. Therefore, the main forces of the Kamimatsuura clan were concentrated in the vicinity of Karafune Castle. ”

"What about the situation at Takeo Castle?"

"On the day that the family sent troops to Imari Castle, the head of the Goto family also led the main force of the family to Hirota Castle, due to the fact that the roads were not connected. During this time, they also need to pass through Tang Boat City. ”

"Oh?" Masarashi's eyes lit up when he heard this, "How far is Takeo Castle from Imari Castle?" "Obviously, Masayo is planning to take the opportunity to attack Takeo Castle.

"Your Highness, starting from Imari Castle, follow the mountain road between Mt. Qingluo, Mt. Kurohata, and Mt. Kurotake directly into the avenue between Karafune Castle and Takeo Castle. Then you can go down the avenue to Takeo Castle," said Shinnosuke Akabane, who had visited these places before, so he could tell the road situation in that area even without the need for detective information.

"Your Highness is planning to attack Takeo Castle?" Kakukuma Ishimune, who had been listening to the conversation between Masarashi and the two on the side, suddenly asked.

"That's exactly what I mean," Masarashi nodded. Taking advantage of the fact that the main force of Takeo City is out, with the current strength of the Luo family. Sure it will be able to sneak up on you.

"Your Highness, I'm afraid this plan is not appropriate," Kakuma Ishizong said with a bow.

"Strategist, please advise."

"Your Highness, geographically speaking, there are currently three directions in this family," Kakuma Ishimune said, pointing to the simulated map, "To the south, Iijo Castle can be waved down, and then you can also take advantage of the situation to attack Oya Castle, Sato Castle, and even Hirado Castle." It was even possible to bring the territory of the original Hirado Matsuura clan under the control of the family with the cooperation of the navy. ”

"Still, it's overwhelming. But I'm afraid there are a lot of hidden dangers," Masahiro took the initiative to say. In terms of the overall situation, Zhengliang can still distinguish the advantages and disadvantages.

"Yes, although this road can allow the family to quickly attack the city, but because of this, the battle line of the family is stretched out, and the back is given to the enemy," Kakuma Shizong nodded and said. "Your Highness, look." Kakuma Ishizong pointed in the direction of Tang Ship City and said.

"Once the focus of the home is on South Road. Then the Kamimatsunura clan in the direction of Karafune City can quickly go directly to Imari City along the avenue, and at the same time. The Goto family in the direction of Takeo Castle will also kill from the mountain road to Imari Castle, and once Imari Castle is lost, the family's troops in Hirado Matsuura will lose contact with the troops in the direction of Kishidake Castle, and the family will be in danger. ”

"This road is indeed dangerous, let Kato Duanzo and Feidan stick to the rules on the spot after taking Iimori Castle, the main direction of attack of the family will definitely not be this direction," Masara said. Although Masahiro likes to gamble, he will only make this decision when there is no way back. Now once the Luo family's main attack direction is located in the south, the entire front will become a long snake. And Imari City is the seven inches of this long snake, once lost, it is extremely dangerous, and if you are not careful, even the results achieved since the beginning of the war will be completely lost.

"Strategist, let's talk about the other two paths," Masarashi continued.

"The second way is Takeo Castle to the northeast," Kakukuma Ishimune said, pointing to Takeo Castle on the map, "As His Highness expected, this time the family can sneak attack." It's just that His Majesty first wanted to know the distance between Takeo City and Karafune City. After saying that, Kakukuma Ishimune looked at Shinnosuke Akabane on the side.

"Your Highness, judging from the location, I'm afraid Karafune Castle is closer to Takeo Castle" Shinnosuke Akabane immediately reported to Masayoyu.

"That being the case. Then, Your Highness, at such a distance, Your Majesty is worried that once the Kage Castle battle against Takeo Castle is blocked, and the Goto family's army that receives the news rushes back from Karafune Castle, then the Honke will be attacked from both sides," Kadokuma Ishimune leaned over and said, "What's more, even if the Honke successfully captures Takeo Castle, they will fall into a situation of being besieged." ”

"Why did the military advisor say that?" Masara asked.

"Your Highness, Takeo Castle is located in Kitejima County, and the closest to this city are the Ryuzoji family and the Hirai family of Sugu Ancient City, although the Hirai family has always been at odds with the Tatsuzoji family, but the main family rashly intervenes in Kiteshima County, I am afraid that these two powerful families will unite with the Omura family and other powerful families to deal with their own family," Kakukuma Ishizong said bluntly.

"In addition, to the east of Takeo Castle is Matsugaku Castle of the Omura family, Matsuoka Castle of the Arima family, and to the south is Karafune Castle of the Kamimatsunura clan, so it can be said that it is an enemy on three sides, and it is obviously not an ideal place," said Kakuma Ishimune, "In addition, the battle of Takeo Castle will inevitably take a lot of time, which will give each family enough time to mobilize the peasants in the neighborhood, and this situation is obviously not good for the family." ”

"What the military advisor said is reasonable" After listening to what Kakuma Ishizong said just now, his conscience broke out in a cold sweat. It seems that the war has been too smooth since the station, which has led to a change in the mentality of the political good. If it were normal times, Masashi would have seen the risks a long time ago.

"In this case, there is only the direction of Tang Boat City on the third road to choose?" Just as Masarashi was secretly sobering up, Shinnosuke Akabane said thoughtfully.

"Hmm," Kakuma Shizong nodded and said, "Your Excellency thinks that Tangchuan City is the best direction for your family's strategy. ”

Hearing this, Masaro nodded and motioned for Kakuma Ishizong to continue.

"First of all, this castle is the closest to Imari Castle, and the family's strategy this time is focused on surprise, so even if Karafune Castle receives an urgent report from Imari Bay here at this moment, it is too late to react, and the family takes advantage of the situation to advance here, and the other party will definitely not be able to mobilize enough troops to defend the city in time" Kadokuma Ishimune said, "In addition, this castle is strategically located, and it can be connected to Imari Castle to the west, to the north it can threaten Takeo Castle, which is actually surrounded by enemies on three sides, and to the southeast it can be taken directly because it is a place for talks, and the guards are evacuated because it is a place for talks. At this moment, the Kamimatsuura family is extremely empty, and Hirota Castle. ”

"As long as the main force of the Kamimatsunura family is eliminated, so that these several powerful families cannot be united, then the offensive and defensive momentum has been decided, and the main family can attack and defend, and there is a great place to play," Kakukuma Shizong said in the end.

"Okay, let's take this road as the main direction of attack" Zhengliang immediately decided.

So, with the order of Zhengliang. The army of the Luo family, stationed in Imari City, marched again.

The army marched forward with great fanfare along the way, and the villages along the road surrendered one after another, and even offered wine and food. It's just that under the constraints of the Luo family's military law, no one dares to accept these gifts.

"Report, Your Highness, the Uchino Shrine in front of the Kamimatsuura family, a large number of troops have been discovered" At this time, the detective who was in charge of the front exploration came to report.

"Do you see where the other party came from?" Masara asked.

"There are all kinds of family crests in it, and the villain can't recognize all of them for a while, but he can identify the family crests of the Kamimatura family, the Goto family, and the Shisa family, which have the largest number of people," Detective said.

"Oh?" Zhengliang was stunned when he heard this. I didn't expect the Goto family to arrive too.,Look at the situation in the middle of the road to get the news of Imari City.,And then rushed to unite with the Kamimatsuura family.,Goto Junmei is also a lot of fools.,If the Kamimatsuura clan is defeated.,Then his territory will become a lonely city.,You'll have to bear the onslaught of the Luo family alone.。 Now that the Goto family's forces have also appeared here, the Omura family and the Saigo family should also receive the news.

"Very well, go down and continue to investigate," Masa-liang instructed the detective. The latter immediately took the order and left.

"Your Highness, this is the Heavenly Aid Luo Family," after the detective went away, Kakuma Shizong immediately said.

"Hahaha, that's good," Masara glanced at Kakuma Ishimune and Shinnosuke Akabane, and then Ha Ha Da smiled. Masato actually doesn't like cage city battles, in the absence of siege equipment, this cage city battle is really a crowd tactic, if it's a flat city, it's fine, once it's a mountain city, it's a headache.

"The mountain castle that occupies a good position is not defended, but it is running outside the city to fight with the family, and the generals of the other side are really idiots" Shinnosuke Akabane shook his head.

"Hehe, you don't know, that Uchino Jingu is the place where the Kamimatura clan worships the clan, and it also enshrines the god of sunshine, I'm afraid that the Kamimatsunura clan hopes to use the spirit there to fight with the family," Masara said.

The two military advisors glanced at each other when they heard this, and their eyes showed a look of understanding......)

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