Pillars of the Wu family

Knowing that you will be defeated, you still insist on fighting. This is the basic samurai morality of a samurai. Hojo Tsunasari tried his best to lead the army to retreat towards Otemon, trying to use the assault force of the army to rescue the Hojo clan. The loyal and brave Hojo samurai Resisting the onslaught of Kira's army stubbornly, buying more time for the Hojo Clan.

In order to rescue the Hojo clan that was in deep siege, Hojo Tsunashi sent his general Yokoi Echizen out. This veteran was a little older than Hojo Tsunashi. When he was young, he followed Hojo Tsunashi to fight in Kanto. Technique, life and death hit the name of the double strong bow of the eight states of Kanto.

Even though this veteran can no longer draw a strong bow and can only rely on his rich combat experience and accurate half-strokes to kill careless samurai, his accurate bow skills are still a big threat. Before the Rangers entered the city, they received bad news that the Hojo Clan was captured alive by a group of samurai from the Kira Army. This news was an unexpected and major blow to the Hojo Army.

In the final analysis, Hojo Ujibun was too young and impulsive to slash and slash with a sword in the narrow terrain inside the Otemon Gate of Tabamo Castle. This is a very dangerous thing, which can not only threaten the enemy but also threaten oneself. The Hojo clan demonstrated the standard ending of threatening oneself on the spot.

Relying on his young, strong, brave and fearful aura, the Hojo Clan held up the Taidao to slash seven or eight soldiers of the Kira Army and successfully accidentally injured several subordinate warriors. With the sharp blade rolled, many warriors of Kira's family took advantage of the time when he discarded the Taidao and pulled out the ribs, they swarmed up and captured him.

Losing the Hojo Clan is tantamount to losing the chance to escape. When Hojo Tsunashi heard the news that the Hojo Clan was captured alive, without a word, he led dozens of brave warriors riding on Huangbei to launch a desperate assault on the main line of the Kira Army.Hojo Tsunacheng yelled at the soldiers behind him: "All generals, obey my general's order! Surrender immediately after my death and do not resist! Those who disobey the order will be killed!"

"General!" The infantry warrior who didn't catch up with the pace knelt on the ground and mourned: "If the general dies in battle, we will definitely follow the general to the Huangquan Biliangzaka!"

One general mourned and all the generals cried together. In just a short moment, thousands of Hojo troops outside Tianami City threw away their weapons and knelt on the ground crying.They were crying not only for the general Hojo Tsunari who ruled the five colors, but also for the Sagami Hojo clan who had done them kindness.

"This is the power of the human heart! Yoshitoki is right! This Hojo family is definitely not simple. Letting them become a climate is a huge threat to my Kami Ashikaga family!" Seeing thousands of people see off dozens of warriors, Teru Uesugi Tiger was also moved by it: "Pass me an order to capture Sosuke Hojo at all costs!" [

Hundreds of cavalry led out, and they rushed straight towards the dozens of cavalry warriors of the Beitiao Army with spare lasso.Just before the battle, they turned around and ran out of the lasso. The horse-riding warriors of the Hojo Army hurriedly raised their swords and slashed wildly. Unfortunately, there were too many lassoes, and their swords were also taken away in a few strokes. , The knight on horseback who lost his weapon was caught and dragged off his horse without any suspense, and fell heavily.

Hojo Tsunashira watched the warriors around him being dragged off their horses one by one, and the anger in his heart was beyond words.He shouted loudly: "The despicable members of the Kira family don't even give the samurai a chance to die with dignity, you are ashamed of the dignity of being a samurai! You shameless samurai, how dare you fight against me!"

"I like to ride a horse, let me go to Chaoxin! He must be captured alive!" Saito Chaoxin rushed out without even finishing his sentence, holding a large body gun made of fine steel and shouted: " I, Saito Shimono, come here too! I have heard of your prestige of Dihuang Hachiman, so fight me here!"

Hojo Tsunacheng laughed and said: "It's exactly what I want! Killing Oni Saito before dying is worthy of my reputation as Tsunacheng!"

It was a very honorable thing during the Genpei era.It is strictly forbidden for anyone to interfere and influence during the period of ichiki. However, with the change of the times, ichiki gradually faded out of people's sight in the late Kamakura period. In the Warring States period, ichiki usually appeared only on special occasions.

For example, this time when Hojo Tsunasari fought against Saito Asanobu, the weapon used was not the bamboo bow of the Kamakura period but the sharp weapon in their hands. When the two galloped and the two guns collided, a spark , the horses gradually unloaded the impact and turned the horse's head for the second round. The collision in each round was a battle of wits and courage, and one side might be stabbed to death by a single shot if it was a little careless.

Even if he is as strong as Saito Chaoxin, he would not dare to stand up against an opponent of comparable strength. He was sure to stab Hojo Tsunashi to death, but he was not sure to kill him alive. The person in this world who can capture Hojo Tsunari alive in a fight does not exist yet.Neither Saito Asanobu nor Takikawa Tokimashi could do it.

The two stalemate for more than [-] rounds. Saito Asanobu, who was waiting for work and eating a full meal, did not change much, but Hojo Tsunari, who hadn't eaten a grain of rice from the morning until this evening, couldn't hold on. Already sweating profusely after ten rounds, the numb feeling from his right hand reminded him that he was about to reach his limit.

Hojo Tsusunari suddenly laughed loudly and said, "How about the final round to decide the outcome!"

Saito Asanobu caught a glimpse of Ueno Iamari giving him a thumbs up from the corner of his eye.He responded loudly: "That's exactly what I meant!"

The two rode their horses to charge again. Hojo Tsunashira's arm holding the large gun trembled slightly, and he smiled bitterly in his heart knowing that he still hadn't made it to the end. He lowered the blade of the gun slightly to slow down the speed of the horse, and he didn't need to get close to him. People also know that Hojo Tsunasari is going to give up resisting the idea of ​​suicide.

At this moment, he suddenly heard behind him shout: "Uncle!"

"Shikun?" Hojo Tsunaari was stunned and just about to turn around when he saw Saito Asanobu's big spear slashing at him. He subconsciously raised the big gun to resist being pressed by the momentary huge force and sent the spear flying. Hojo Tsunacheng sighed: "Shibang is still alive and has not been killed, even if he dies, he can feel at ease!"

Just when Hojo Tsunacheng was about to close his eyes and wait for death, Saito Asanobu put away his gun and stood up with a big laugh, "Anfang Shouden is safe, and Kami Sosukeden doesn't have to die! Why doesn't Kami Sosuke get off his horse quickly?" Surrender to save the lives of the [-] Beitiao troops?"

Hojo Clan was tied up and sat on the horse, he could only poke his head anxiously and shout: "Uncle! You can't die! Your father and brother will be sad if you die!" [

"So your plan is to capture me alive!" Hojo Tsunashira was silent for a moment.The whole person seemed to be much older suddenly: "I... wish to surrender!"

The defeat and capture of Hojo Tsunasari was a major event that affected the progress of Musashi. In a small sense, it was the only [-] elites in Kita Musashi who had the ability to resist. It was a huge blow to the Hojo family, especially the Hojo family samurai in Musashi Kingdom.

But before that, Uesugi Terutora was determined to hide the news first.With years of experience in commanding troops, he quickly discovered that this was an excellent opportunity, so he made a military adventure that he had never thought of before, and sent several scouts dressed as envoys of the Hojo family to ask for help, trying to lure snakes out of their holes. Defeat the remaining Hojo armies in Musashi Kingdom.

His daring adventure was completely beyond the expectations of the Hojo family. Hojo Ujishao of Takiyama Castle and Hojo Ujitsu of Iwatsuki Castle were completely unaware of the fraud.Such a hasty dispatch of troops was naturally blocked by the Kira Army who surrounded Bei Musashi in all directions.

Hojo Ujisho is just a 22-year-old young man, and the younger Hojo Ujiki is still a 17-year-old half-child. When he saw the murderous Kakizaki Keiya and Saito Chaoxin, his legs became weak from fright. In order to buy time for the two boys to escape, they took the initiative to block the knife, facing the frontal assault of the two Echigo generals, it was indeed not something the two young boys could resist.They had no choice but to escape.

Dozens of brave Hojo warriors managed to get the Hojo family out of the siege, and when they turned around, they found that their home city had long since become the territory of the Kira family. In just a few days, the situation suddenly changed, and there was no longer a place for the two of them in Musashi Kingdom.

A big defeat extinguished the ambitions of the two young people, making great achievements and being a giant in the Kanto region became extravagant hopes, and they were hesitating whether to withdraw to Odawara.The two brothers Hojo Ujisho and Hojo Ujiki met halfway through the escape. Seeing each other's distressed appearance, the two brothers cried silently with tears in their eyes.

The two counties immediately merged into a [-]-strong army and tried to get closer to Kawagoe Castle, but the response speed of the Kira Army was completely beyond their expectations. The hasty barriers set up near Kawagoe Castle prevented the two of the [-]-strong army from approaching at all. Fortunately, Daodaoji Zhengfan was not an idiot who didn't understand military strategy, and he rushed out of the encirclement of Kira's army with two thousand remnants.

Daedaoji Masashige was very ugly when he saw the two Hojo brothers. Not only did he not feel lucky, but he lamented that the Musashi Kingdom was over. The brothers exchanged views on the current situation, and tens of thousands of Ji Liang's army followed behind him, and he had to find a way to get rid of it.

"Your Highness, leave Musashi Kingdom as soon as possible! Kawagoe Castle is no longer safe. Edo Castle and Xiaoji Castle may not be safe either. For now, we have to return to Odawara Castle to make plans! Your Highness is willing to lure Kira Army away for your Highness. Your Highnesses, please set off as soon as possible!" After saying these words, Daodaosi Zhengfan headed south with his army.

Hojo Shiteru took Hojo Shiki and fled southwest for a while. Along the way, he was chased by a small group of cavalry from the Kira Army several times and was almost bitten by the main force of the Kira Army.In the middle of the night, he only dared to stay on Mount Takao in the southwestern part of Musashi Kingdom, and he didn't even dare to enter the small machine city not far from here.

The hard life for several days has caused Hojo Shiki to suffer a lot. For a 17-year-old boy, the journey of life is just a short distance before the beginning. He still has a brighter future. He should work hard Enjoy the wonderful life of the green years, instead of eating ashes and suffering in the wilderness, let alone suffering the huge blow of fiasco.

Thinking of what happened these days as if he was having a nightmare, the Hojo clan muttered to himself with a miserable expression: "What happened to this, why did you change your appearance in between, I always thought that the Musashi country was not my Hojo family's Territory, but when I saw that all the former retainers and countrymen betrayed me, my heart ached...Are we all wrong?"

"Don't think too much, it's not our fault..." Hojo Shiteru shook his head wearily: "The Kira Army is too powerful, and it's completely beyond our expectations. The disappearance of Shibang and Uncle Tsuna is probably dead. Tian Bo Mucheng. We lost!"

Hojo Uji Teru was a little older, second only to his eldest brother Shinkuro and Hojo Ujimasa who died at birth, and ranked second among the living brothers, and he was more mature than Hojo Ujiki, who had been a hostage in the Imagawa family for several years Much, though with a dizzying barrage of blows.But he is still trying to appease his younger brother and his almost collapsed morale.

The two brothers did not expect that the Kira Army, with tens of thousands of tigers, would dare to carry out a series of military adventures. The dazzling means were completely beyond their expectations, and the defense forces of the Musashi Kingdom suffered repeated blows. This set off a wave of rebellion and became a glorious leading party.

For example, the Katsunuma group led by the lord of Katsunuma Castle, Mita Kasasa, Masaobi Tsunahide, Mao Lu Shige, Okabe Hirodada, Hirayama Tsunakage, Shioka Hidemitsu, Kanuma Xiuliang and other party members.Another example is the old part of the Iwatsuki group that Ota Zimasa re-launched, Oishi Ishimi Mori Shige, Komiyayama Shozaemon, Asahana Shimomori, Kasuga Settsu Mori, Hirozawa Mori, Hamano Xiuliang, Kato Bingbu Shaosuke, Homma Kogoro and others scrambled to join Kira's army.

Narita Shimosho Mamoru Nagayasu brought his relatives with the other relatives, Narita Ozura's eldest relative, Narita Echizen Mamoru, as well as family members Tanaka Shikibe Shosuke, Nozawa Hayatosa, Beppu Jibu Shosuke, Suga Tosamori, Hato Ino Tomori, Honjo Zaemonsa, and Yamada Toyomori acted as the vanguard to attack Kawagoe Castle.

Ota Kosuke also instigated rebellion against the remnants of Edo Castle in Edo Castle at the same time. This group of samurai had been in a bad situation since their master Ota Kosuke was exiled and Ota Clan died in the battle of Mifuneyama. When the army entered the Musashi country and set off a huge turmoil.Under the leadership of Dr. Itami Youweimen and Asakura Heijiro, incidents were quickly set off to seize the opportunity to seize Edo Castle.

The Kira ninja took advantage of the chaos to sneak into the city and make troubles. Yamanaka Raiji, one of the six families of Miyuo Hojo, was unfortunately killed in a raid by the rebels. Seeing the murder of his relatives, the culprit, Yasuko Ota, brought his old genealogy with him. The retainers aggressively attacked the Hojo army in the castle, and the current Edo castle lord Toyama Tamba Shouzheng Jingguo fled to Odawara castle with his remnants across the sea.

There was only one small machine city left in Minami Musashi to resist, and the other castles fell one after another in just half a month. Seeing this situation, the Hojo Clan was furious, and quickly ordered the Hojo Army in the Fangsuo Peninsula to stand firm Territories are not portable.The Hojo Army of Shimoso Kingdom must cooperate with Furukawa Lord Fang Ashikaga Fujimasa and Chiba Yinfu to resist the attack of Kira Army.

From his attitude, it can be seen that the Hojo family still has not given up on the Musashi Kingdom and the farther territories of the upper and lower countries. However, his Kira Army's advance speed is too fast, and the huge Musashi Kingdom has been digested before March In the sky, looking north from the small machine city, the entire Musashi Kingdom is surrounded by Ashikaga Erinri, making travelers who don't know the truth think that the Furukawa government has made another hero.

On March 24th, Terotora Uesugi led a large army to gather at Xiaoji Castle, and surrounded the Minami Musashi Fortress, which was guarded by only 3000 people. With more than [-] troops and more than [-] prisoners, it can be described as a tragic failure for the Hojo clan's administration.

Almost uprooted all the pro-Hojo forces in the entire Musashi country.The Musashi domination network managed by two generations of the Hojo family has been torn apart. The most important loss is the captives of the Hojo Clan and Hojo Tsunashi, as well as the [-] troops under the Hojo Tsunashi. Nearly half of them are members of Five Colors, and they are all elites from Sagami and Izu countries who were captured in an unfair battle.It was enough to make Hojo Shizheng sleepless for several nights of pain.

While eliminating the vital forces of the Hojo Army, the Kira Army led by Terotora Uesugi is also rapidly expanding, from the original [-] troops to the current [-] troops, with an increase of more than [-] troops , almost all the neutral and anti-Hojo armies of the Musashi Kingdom were brought under its command, so that there were only two factions of people in the Musashi Kingdom, one was the remnants of the remnant party who supported the Hojo clan, and the other was the vassal army that supported the Kira clan.

Yoshitoki Kira also began to mobilize troops at this time. He ordered Nagao Tocho from the Ashikaga Nagao family, Nagao Kenkei from the Shirai Nagao family, and Nagao Sapage from the Sosha Nagao family to lead an army of [-] troops. Ueno country stayed behind, and Nagano Ye was leading [-] troops as a vanguard. He personally led [-] troops from Hirai Castle, aiming at Odawara Castle in Sagami Country.

At this time, the slow-witted Kanto people finally realized that the situation seemed to be not good. Yoshiki Kira was going to kill the Hojo family in one go, so An Fang Kuni saw Yoshihiro, Satake Yoshiaki Hitachi, and Hirotsuna Shimotsunomiya , Yoshihiro Sakai of the Umami-so country, Katsunobu Yamamuro, and Yoshinobu Takajo of the lower-so country took advantage of the situation and made a gesture of responding to Kira Yoshishi's command to attack the Sagami Hojo clan.

In the blink of an eye, [-] troops gathered in all parts of Kanto. They didn't want to attack Odawara Castle at all, but aimed at the land occupied by the Hojo family in Shimoso and Kamiso. When they took advantage, they always rushed out. In the words of the Kanto people, it is stupid not to take advantage of it. (to be continued...)