Prime Minister Bizen

Chapter 156 Three Rivers Raid
After the Xiu family determined the strategy in their hearts, they did not rule over the other generals. He was waiting for the confirmed news from Zhezhi Sanzhicheng, which was also the premise of the Xiu family's surprise attack.

It wasn't until the afternoon of June 6 that a herb picker came from Sanhe and brought the news to Xiu's family that the preparations had been completed. The ninja was taken away by Asma the moment he arrived in Songban. In front of Xiujia.

Don't be fooled by games and film and television works. The ninjas of the Sengoku period in Japan really didn't walk on the road in black, covered their faces, and carried straight knives on their backs. They were more businessmen and teachers. , Dressed up as a monk to collect information in various places.

"Thanks for your hard work. Is Sanzhicheng ready?" Seeing the person coming, the Xiu family asked him.

"Everything is ready at the leader's side, waiting for orders from the leader and ready to act at any time." The pharmacist replied to the Xiu family.

After that, the man took out a few maps from his pocket and handed them to Xiujiadao, "This is the information I found in the Owari, Mikawa, and Enjiang areas. Most of them are about the deployment of troops. The leader asked me to bring them back, Your Highness." Take a look."

The map was handed over to Daoxiu's family via Yixibi. After Xiu's family spread out the paper, the deployment of military forces in the various villages in Sanhe and Yuanjiang was very clearly written, especially those from Kami no Sato to Okazaki Castle. On the route, even the intervals for the grain transport team to pass are marked.

"Where did you come from? Were the checks on the road tight?" Xiujia was very satisfied with the information on the map, nodded and put the map away and continued to ask.

"The country of Sanhe has basically been blocked. I came by ferry from Yuanjiang country. It took an extra day for this."

"Then how do you go back?"

"Although Sanhe has been blocked, due to the loss of the elite Tokugawa Navy, there are no patrolling ships in Sanhe Bay. Your Highness can take advantage of the night to send me to the coast of Sanhe. Don't worry, Your Highness, I am very good at water. The message will be delivered successfully for Your Highness."

"I see, let Jibei take you down later, and find a small boat to take you to the other side while it's dark."

"Besides, it's really hard work for you. After it's done, I'll let Tsushaki Sanzhicheng reward you well. Do you have any news for Sanzhicheng to tell me?"

"Your Highness, the leader, asked me to inform you that the Tokugawa Army's grain transportation team did not continue to transport grain to Sanhe yesterday, and even began to transfer grain to Yuanjiang. It seems that His Royal Highness, the Tokugawa Councilor on the front line, is planning to withdraw troops."

When the Xiu family heard the news, they hurriedly asked, "Is the news accurate?"

"The information sent by our spies in Bensu City and Yanlue Temple City is undoubtedly accurate."

Xiujia heard the news, pondered for a moment, and said to him, "In this case, please tell Sanzhicheng that our family will take action tomorrow night, and ask him to control Shangzhixiangcheng after tomorrow's sunset, and the movement should not be too big. .In addition, let him continue to investigate the situation in Mikawa and Owari, and see if there are troops retreating from the Tokugawa front line."

"If he succeeds in controlling Shangxiangcheng, then send someone to the coastline to raise 6 torches to guide us."

"Yes, I will follow His Highness's instructions accurately."

When the ninja retreated, Okali Katsura happened to come over, and he felt a little strange when he saw Xiujia receiving a herb picker in the side hall. After reporting to Xiujia, Okali Katsura directly asked Xiujia, "Your Highness is Is there something wrong? Do you need me to find a doctor for His Highness?"

The Xiu family didn't plan to disclose the battle plan to him so early, but the preparation work in advance is to be done. God wants all soldiers to rest in the camp and not to leave a step."

"Does Your Highness have any plans?" Gang Lisheng was a little puzzled by Xiujia's sudden actions. Logically speaking, there is no need to continue the raid plan. It is really unusual for Xiujia to gather troops at this moment.

Xiujia frowned when he heard Gang Lisheng's doubts. He still didn't want to see his plan revealed prematurely. "It's still during the war. Is there any problem in restraining the soldiers? "Military Law Names" are all white Did you write it?"

Thinking that the Xiu family was a little angry, Gang Lisheng tried to ease the atmosphere and said, "Of course what your Highness said is correct, but the current situation is unpredictable, and the soldiers' long-term mental tension on the front line is not good for the future battle situation. Since the battle plan needs to be readjusted, Let them rest for a while."

"Then if the Tokugawa army crosses the sea to attack Songban, can such an army be able to meet the enemy?" Hideka asked Okari Katsuki, "Go and see the soldiers in the camp under the castle, all of them have gone to herd sheep. How can you have the strength to fight with the lodging houses and wine bars in the castle town?"

"The Tokugawa army lost its navy. How can we cross the sea to attack our army? Your Highness is probably over-concerned. Let the sons rest for a while, so that they can have enough energy to prepare for the next offensive."

When Xiujia heard his theory, he felt angry and funny, "Everyone thinks that the Tokugawa Senator is incapable of crossing the sea to attack Songban, just like everyone thinks that our army crossing the sea to attack Sanhe is a fantasy. You say that if our army If I really do this, how will the people of the world think of me?"

Gang Lisheng looked at Xiujia in surprise. He thought that his lord had given up his original plan and was thinking about the next way to break the situation, so he didn't convene the generals for so many days. Thinking of crossing the sea to fight.

Gang Lisheng understood what the Xiu family meant, but he still had denial and resistance to the plan in his heart, and immediately persuaded the Xiu family.

"Is Your Highness really going to cross the sea to attack Sanhe? Binan Port is on the side of Owari Chita County, not far from the main force of Tokugawa. The Tokugawa Army can reach the base of Binan Castle in half a day. How can Your Highness lead 7500 lone troops and more than 2 Tokugawa troops together?" Fighting? This is simply asking for death!"

"You don't need to worry about this matter. I already have a comprehensive plan. Make arrangements according to my requirements. In addition, write to Kuki Nagatomon and others, asking them to hold a military meeting in Songban tomorrow morning."

"Your Highness." Gang Lisheng was about to persuade him again, but was stopped by the Xiu family.

"Misaku Shou and I have fought against the Western Kingdom so many times. Have you ever seen me fight an unprepared battle? I have a plan in mind for this matter, and you can execute it. By the way, why do you come to me? "

"According to the message from Owari, the 8000 support troops that His Highness Hashiba gave to our family have passed through Hazu Castle, and the commander of the army is His Highness Miyoshi Hideji, and it is expected to arrive in Matsuna tomorrow, so I am here to ask His Highness if we should do something. Get ready to welcome the arrival of several great names."

"What did you say? Is His Royal Highness Sun Qi commanding the army?"

"Um, that's what the document sent from Owari said." Seeing that Hideka's expression was a bit out of control, Okari Katsuki said nervously.

In fact, Hideo wasn't losing his temper with Katsuo Oka, he was feeling upset about Hideyoshi's arrangement, what kind of guy is Miyoshi Hideji, he promised to fully cooperate with my work, and finally handed over the command of the reinforcements to this guy A wimp, Xiujia really felt a little unhappy.

In history, Miyoshi Hideji's military exploits were all helped by his retainers. Hideyoshi transferred all of his subordinates, including Kazutoyo Yamauchi, to Hideji.

If it is said that before he became Guan Bai, he at least knew that his abilities were not enough, and if he obeyed the big names under his command, then after becoming Guan Bai, Xiuci would be completely lost, and his abilities would be completely exposed at that moment.

Hideka is actually not very willing to let Hideji become their ally. In the history of Komaki Nagakute's battle, when Hideji, as the general general, faced Tokugawa's surprise attack, he had no ability to organize the war at all. His team was even better than his subordinates. The teams of the other daimyos always retreated first.

At the moment of life and death, he couldn't even find his own horse, and even ordered Ke'er Caizang to give him the horse to escape for his life. His performance on the battlefield is really unsatisfactory.

But Xiujia also understood what Hideyoshi meant. Although in the previous battles, Hideyoshi was reprimanded by Hideyoshi for some problems, Hideyoshi still had the idea of ​​letting a group of people do meritorious service.

The purpose of sending Miyoshi Hideji to Hideo this time is to let the young master follow behind the ass of "Nishiguni Warriors" to be gilded. Perhaps Hideyoshi has already thought about a reward for Hideyoshi at this moment.

Thinking of this, Hideka decided to put a lot of pressure on him. In fact, he estimated that the victory rate was only about 5%, but Hashiba Hideyoshi had already started to prepare for the celebration in advance.

Xiujia shook his head, swept away the troubles in his heart, and said to Gang Lisheng, "There is no need for any special preparations, just greet normally, and you can go to greet me for me when the time comes."

"Isn't Your Highness going to greet you in person?"

"I have more important matters. I'll talk about the details in tomorrow's military meeting. You can go down first."

After Okari Katsuki retired, Hideka reopened the map and information sent by the ninja, further optimized his plan, and prepared to arrange it at tomorrow's military meeting.

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On June 12, 6, the Owari War has entered its third month, and the eyes of all Japan are focused on this war that will determine the fate of the people in the world in the future.

Far away in the evaluation room of Matsuban Castle in Ise Country, Hideka, who is a partial army, is starting the second military meeting here.

The daimyo and retainers who arrived early whispered in the evaluation room, exchanging the information they knew.

"Hey, tell me, what is His Highness planning to call us this time?"

"How do I know? Maybe I'm preparing to withdraw the troops. After all, the idea of ​​crossing the sea to fight is so unrealistic, and it's not an option to waste it here."

"But I heard that the reinforcements from Quan Da Nayan's side have been dispatched, and they will arrive at Songban today. Misaku Mamoru started preparing for the reception yesterday."

"What do you mean? Is Your Highness still planning to fight? This is a dead end. His Highness Zuo Jingliang may be in danger this time."

"Who says no? I just saw His Highness Zuo Jingliang's face is very ugly. I think he already knows His Highness's decision to attack."

The whispering between these two small noble families is just a scene of assessing the appearance of all living beings, not only them, but other retainer noble families are also exchanging opinions with each other. Some shook their heads, or some gloated, as if they were watching a death penalty ceremony.

Not long after, Shimizu Xing also walked into the evaluation room first, and said to everyone, "Your Highness is here~ Jing~"

The evaluation room, which was like a kettle just now, became quiet in an instant, and when Xiu's family came in, he fell down to Xiu's family, "I will pay my respects to Your Highness, and I wish His Highness long luck."

After Xiujia took his seat on the imperial steps, he greeted everyone to sit down, glanced around, and of course saw Ukita Kanjia, whose Yintang was blackened, he didn't try to comfort anything, but went straight to the point and started the military discussion.

"My lord father ordered me to organize an army to cross the sea and attack Mikawa. It has been six days since our army arrived in Songban. It is meaningless to continue to waste here. It just so happens that the reinforcements from Owari arrived today. We will send the first The planned time for the wave crossing operation is scheduled to be held at midnight today."

"Wow~" Xiujia's speech once again made the assessment room noisy.

Togawa Tatsuan couldn't help but said to Xiujia first, "Is your highness going to wait and die? This plan is absolutely impossible to implement. If your highness is afraid that Sanuki's territory will be taken back, we are willing to take back Sanuki's territory." Return it, but forcing me to cross the sea is definitely not feasible."

The Xiu family was originally a little upset because of being interrupted by the noise of the crowd, but now Hidean Togawa put the gun on the gun and directly made him say angrily, "If this is the case, you don't have to go out, and Matsuba Castle just needs to keep people." Defense, you will be responsible for the defense of Songban."

Seeing the Xiu family getting angry, everyone shut their mouths one after another, waiting for further instructions from the Xiu family.

"You are all veterans who grew up with Yuxi's family. Many people have followed me since the Maori Conquest. When did I fight this kind of battle that I was sure to lose?" Seeing that everyone was quiet, Xiujia glanced around and slowly Said slowly.

"I thought that although you and I didn't cooperate tacitly, we should have some trust in each other. I didn't expect that someone would question me in court today. This made me very sad."

"I promise you again that I have made a comprehensive plan. As long as you follow the order and fight the enemy bravely on the battlefield, our family will undoubtedly win this battle!"

After being reprimanded and called by Hideka again, and hearing Hideka's propaganda about the war again, Tatsuan Togawa wanted to explain "Your Highness." but was interrupted directly by Hideka.

"Your task has been issued, please do your duty in Songban, and don't lose the face of Bei Zhongwei."

Togawa Hidean, who was reprimanded by the Xiu family again, could only shut up, his face was full of resignation and helplessness, he knew that he had already hated the Xiu family, and there was no chance of meritorious deeds in this battle.

Xiujia first looked at Jiugui Jialong, and said, "Is it possible to gather all the navy ships in Songban at this evening?"

"No problem. Some navy ships are patrolling Ise Bay and Mikawa Bay. I'll just send someone to inform." Seeing that Xiujia has a new plan and his fighting will is very firm, Kuki Jialong naturally puts all his strength on Xiujia. Cooperate.

"There is no need to call back the inspecting ships. Let them continue to inspect to ensure that the night's combat plan will not be discovered by the enemy navy. Any ships from other countries will be stopped at sea to ensure that the news will not escape."

"In addition, you are calculating the transportation capacity. I will transport no less than 9000 troops in the first echelon, and the ordnance can be transported in the second wave." Although Xiujia said to him before, the naval battle is fully in the hands of the nine ghosts Jialong was planning, but now that the plan has changed, Xiujia naturally wants to advise him on the details.

"Leave this matter to me if I don't prepare it, and I will definitely not disappoint His Highness."

Seeing that Jiugui Jialong had agreed, Xiujia turned to look at the others and said, "Tomorrow I will take the lead and accompany the first echelon to cross the sea. If you have any scruples, you can raise them at this moment. Anyone who delays until the time of action will be fine." Cut according to the place that shakes the morale of the army."

Perhaps the tone of the Xiu family was too harsh, and none of the people who were doing it dared to speak. Just when the Xiu family thought that everyone had no objections and was about to continue speaking, Gang Lisheng, who had not spoken for a long time, said, "Your Highness is still in charge." Pine board cross the sea with the second wave, let me cross the sea with the first wave."

Originally, the Xiu family thought it was the thorny head who spoke again, but who knew that the elder was worried about the comfort of the Xiu family, so he let go of the burden in his heart and explained to him.

"I appreciate Misaku Shou's kindness, but do you know the next battle plan? Do you face changes in different situations? The first wave of troops is the key to success, and I must be the commander."

"But."

"Mizuo Shou has more important things to prepare, including sorting out the ordnance accompanying the second wave of the army, and coordinating the task of crossing the sea for the third wave of the army of His Royal Highness Miyoshi. Come down."

Regarding the matter of the lord Yujia's personal conquest, the more we talked about it, the more unclear it became. Xiujia simply interrupted Gang Lisheng's words, gave him an order directly, and at the same time quickly said the next topic.

"The reserve teams for this battle are as follows: Qinglong Bei and Suzaku Bei are the vanguard."

"The second formation is Okubi Takashima Masashiyuki; the third formation is Onobi Senhara Katsuno; the banner, the entourage and I form the main formation and then set off; the firearms are left behind in the artillery battalion to accompany the second echelon to fight across the sea, and the remaining 1000 people carry The iron cannons and gunpowder were used as the second question to escort the armaments and rations to land at last."

In fact, Xiujia originally placed Ukita Kan's Kurashiki Ubi in the first echelon, but when he came to the evaluation room and saw his face, he knew that his heart was already in a mess, and it might be dangerous to continue entrusting him with the mission of pioneering. The danger of annihilation of the whole army.

Therefore, the Xiu family removed him from the plan of the first wave, thinking that when the news of the frontline victory came back, his flustered heart would be calmed down to a certain extent, and there would be no problem with landing with the second wave.

"The rest of the reserve team, waiting to be repaired for the time being, boarded the ship on the morning of the 11th and transported it to Sanhe as the second wave of troops to land. The Hashiba army coordinated by His Royal Highness Miyoshi, and boarded the ship on the evening of the 11th. All troops must strictly guard Time, once the time is lost, the victory may no longer exist."

"Yes, I will obey the Lord's orders."

"This military meeting is over. Kuki Nagamon, Okami Saku, Akigami Ijosuke, and Takayama Shizong stay here for a while, and the others can go down and prepare."

Seeing that everyone had accepted Hideo's order, Xiujia let them leave first, leaving behind Kuki Yoshitaka who was in charge of the naval battle, Oka Toshikatsu who was in charge of follow-up force management, and Akikami Hisaya and Takayama clan who were in charge of the vanguard. , to convey their detailed plans to them.

(End of this chapter)