Prime Minister Bizen

Chapter 100 The Awakening of the "Superior"
Hashiba Hideyoshi finally won the battle of Jianyue, but Shibata Katsuya finally escaped from birth, drawing an imperfect end to this battle of Jianyue.

According to military statistics after the war, more than 4 heads of Shibata's army were captured in this battle, and Hokuriku's elite was empty. Hashiba Hideyoshi keenly realized that this was the best time to wipe out Shibata Katsuie in one fell swoop, so he ordered all the troops to fight for a while. Patience, cook at 6 o'clock tomorrow, and set off to attack Beizhizhuang City at [-] o'clock.

Sakuma Morishige and Shibata Katsumasa, who caused a lot of trouble to the Hashiba Army in Kidake, were captured by Ukita Jun Shonai Isshin and Ikave Heiji north of Kidake, and were brought to Hideyoshi by the Hide family.

"Oh, is this the Sakuma Yoshimasa who is called 'Oni Genbo'? I heard that you caused a lot of trouble for our army on Mount Chiyake." Hideyoshi said while drinking water with a gourd ladle in his hand.

"It's a pity that my uncle can't adopt my suggestion earlier. I will definitely be able to defeat Mushan Castle before Banzhou Shou returns to help, and establish a victory for Shibata's army." Shengzheng Sakuma said loudly, distributing his hair.

On the other hand, Shibata Katsutoyo had a dignified expression and remained silent.

As a result, after hearing Sakuma Yoyomasa's words, Hideyoshi laughed first, and then Hashiba Hidecho, who made the daimyo laugh awkwardly, but the daimyo didn't understand what the high-ranking major general Hashiba was laughing at, maybe Are you laughing at Yoyomasa Sakuma's ignorance again?
Hideyoshi Hashiba said to Sakuma, "Do you know who garrisoned you when you chose to raid Kiyama Castle? It was Yoribei Nakagawa. He is a brave general praised by Lord Nobunaga. You know who came to support Yoribei Nakagawa later. Who is it? It's my adopted son, the daimyo Ukita Hideke of Bizen, Bichu, Misaku, and Sanuki Shikoku with 70 koku."

Since Nakagawa Qingxiu was injured, so how to participate in the evaluation, the monkey came to Xiujia while explaining, took Xiujia with his hand, put his hand on his shoulder and continued to talk.

"Don't look at his young age, he is the one who defeated Motoharu Yoshikawa and Takakage Kobayakawa in a row. In my opinion, Takakage Kobayakawa's Nishikuni Warriors title should have been given to Hachiro long ago. Let alone give you another day, even if I give you 1 God, it is impossible for you to penetrate the defense line of Ukita. If you can break through the Ukita army formation head-on, I would be surprised."

Hideyoshi's words shocked the daimyo he was doing, and also shocked Morimsa Sakuma. He had heard of Takakage Kobayakawa's title of "Nishikoku Warriors". He didn't expect that the young man in front of him could beat such a great master in a row. Maybe it was true. Ruhashiba Hideyoshi said that he was not wronged at all for his defeat.

The Ukita Hide family knew their own hardships. The Shibata Army was not as vulnerable as Hideyoshi said. Only 5000 of his 3700 reserve team were intact after the war, and more than 400 people died in the battle. .

However, Xiujia is also very satisfied with the results of his troops. Qinglongbei and Suzakubei, who were the main forces of the first day's battle, all reduced their personnel by more than 20%, preventing them from collapsing long ago.

Sure enough, only troops that have undergone rigorous training and spiritual and cultural construction can keep up with the tide of the Warring States Period and be eliminated by the times.

"Balang, tell Xuanfan about your victory."

"Hide" heard Hideyoshi's order from Hideo, and grandly stated the results of the Ukita Army's statistics at the military meeting
Although the Ukita army fought hard, the results were brilliant. In two days of fighting, they won 2340 heads, more than 400 famous warriors, captured more than 1300 warriors and ashigaru, obtained more than 3000 collars, and countless swords and spears. , is a well-deserved contribution by Jian Yue!

Hearing the gains of the Ukita family, Sakuma Shengzheng lowered his head in shame. He knew that the Ukita army had only fought against Sengoku from the beginning to the end.

Recalling the familiar faces before the battle, but now they are just cold numbers on the military loyalty certificate, Sakuma Shengzheng felt extremely self-blame, thinking that he had harmed them.

Xiujia continued, "I heard that your big name in Hokuriku has been making a lot of noise. My father's return to China was premeditated. Now that my father returned to Jianyue from Ogaki City in one day and defeated him, are you convinced? "

Sakuma Shengzheng didn't answer, he was still engrossed in the numbers reported by Hideka just now, a man who was only thirty years old sat down on the ground and sobbed.

Hideyoshi originally thought that Sakuma Shengzheng was a warrior, so he admired him and wanted to recruit talents from him, but now he cried when he saw him, thinking that he was out of fear of death, so he didn't like him what interest.

Hideyoshi waved his hand and wanted to let the left and right horses be dragged down to be executed, but was interrupted by Hideyoshi, "Father, I want to use my merits in exchange for the life of the Sakuma clan."

The Xiu family knew clearly that Sakuma Shengzheng was the general who killed the wounded soldiers and corpses first by himself at the beginning. He was able to never give up his compatriots in desperate situations. This emotion is worthy of the Xiu family's admiration.

Hideyoshi had no interest in Sakuma at first, seeing that the Hide family wanted to be a retainer, he agreed with the trend, but said to Katsumasa Shibata, "You will change your name back to Sakuma in the future, and from today onwards you will never There is no more Shibata."

Hideyoshi asked Okatoshi to lead the two of them down, and Hashiba's army's military discussion came to an end. Since he would pursue Shibata Katsuie tomorrow, Hashiba Hideyoshi did not hold any celebration party, but asked everyone to go back to rest quickly and go to Compete for tomorrow's military exploits.

Hashiba Hideyoshi returned from Ogaki Castle to Chiyake this time. In fact, only 6000 people came back. A large number of troops could not keep up with Hideyoshi's speed and fell behind. Therefore, Hideyoshi can't let the Chiyake defenders who have already fought hard to repair at this moment. This group of troops entered Jianyue with a bluff, until more than 1.5 fresh troops behind them came.

It's just that I didn't expect that although only 6000 troops rushed to Jianyue, Hashiba Hideyoshi's name really scared Sakuma Shengmasa and Shibata Katsuie, and made them lose their ground, so that they were killed by Hashiba's army, causing heavy casualties.

After everyone dispersed, Hideyoshi left Hideyoshi Ukita and Hidecho Hashiba alone, and asked Hideyoshi with great interest, "Koichiro told me that he once asked you to lead your troops to retreat to Tiangami Mountain to join him, why didn't you follow?" Do."

After the battle between the Ukita Army and the Sakuma Army, Hideka did receive a letter from the generation Hashiba Hidecho, asking him to save his strength and join him, and wait for Hashiba Hideyoshi's arrival.

But the Xiu family refused on the grounds that the friendly army was on their side and they couldn't do nothing to save them.

"Master Zhong Chuan's army has not yet collapsed, and the main force still exists. I think it is worth fighting with the strength of our own army." The Xiu family expressed their thoughts very honestly.

But the monkey scolded, "Idiot, the fog is thick, how do you know that the side army directly under Sakuma is attacking on the other side, what if it is the main force of Shibata? Mother explained, Xiaoichiro and I are both this old, but Husong is still so young, if something happens to us, what will happen to the future of the Hashiba family!"

Hideka didn't expect Houzi to directly entrust Hashiba's future to the Hashiba family at this very moment, or maybe it was because Hideka's record was indeed dazzling, and Hashiba Hideyoshi really liked this bright new star.

At this time Hashiba Hideaga walked up to Xiu's house, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Hachiro, I know that you are kind by nature, but as a superior, sometimes you must put yourself first, and know the trade-off when necessary. What did you do yesterday?" It's just too dangerous a move."

After hearing this, the Xiu family understood the reason why Zhongchuan Qingxiu was begged to death in history.

As the superior, Hidecho Hashiba chose a relatively conservative tactic based on long-term interests, that is, to temporarily shrink his forces and wait for reinforcements. As a result, Kiyohide Nakagawa became a lone army and was killed by the Sakuma army after fighting for 4 hours.

Hashiba Hidecho's strategy cannot be said to be wrong, and Ukita Hidecho's choice is not a problem. It can only be said that the Uki Army in this time and space is not the weak Takayama Ukon in history.Shibata Katsuya also rejected Sakuma Shengzheng's surprise attack plan as in history, leaving Sakuma without backup troops to support.

If there is a slight deviation, the Ukita Hideo family will be killed on Osaki Mountain together with Nakagawa Kiyohide, and Hashiba Hidecho, as the "superior", although it is a pity that this Ukita's nephew, will definitely not mess up because of him After setting up their positions, they sent a soldier to support them.

Until this moment, the Xiu family didn't know what it means to be cruel from a superior.

Seeing the corrupted eyes of the Xiu family, the two Yuchai brothers exchanged glances. It seems that this child still has a long way to go~
the next day. On April 4, with the blowing of the Conch, the revised Hashiba Army began to move, continuing the unfinished great cause of crusade against Shibata's military family.

(End of this chapter)