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() It is said that since the army was stationed, Yoshitaka Ouchi's love for Kyoto culture began to flare up at this time.Almost every time he came to seek refuge with a local wealthy family, he would hold a welcome banquet.Time has dragged on like this, and it has been more than a month.

Now that this is the case for the main army, the tyrants in the rear are even more unbearable.And in order to confuse everyone, Zheng Liang had no choice but to follow the crowd, while secretly directing the affairs of the territory, while frequently participating in the banquets, showing signs of never getting tired of it.

During this time, Zheng Liang got to know many people separately through banquets. <.Since they are similar in age and they are famous people, the communication between the three is also very speculative.

In addition, Zhengliang also got to know Haruchi Ouchi.Since Ouchi Yoshitaka has never had an heir, he later took the fourth son of the Tosa Ichijo family, the head of the Tosa Ichijo family, and the Ichigo Nagon Fang family as adopted sons.In addition, her mother is Yilong's older sister, the wife of the Fang family, so she dotes on Ouchi Yoshiharu even more.The Ichijo family came from a public family, and the Ouchi family was the authority of the samurai family who served as the guardians of the Seven Kingdoms.For Yilong, it is a very exciting thing for him to be able to support this adopted son who has the superior blood of both the public family and the samurai family.Therefore, Yilong has great expectations for Jingchi, educates him in both civil and martial arts, and regards him as his successor and the future of the Ouchi family.

Ouchi Yoshitaka is only 20 years old this year. Under the introduction of Tao Longfang, he met Zheng Liang.Although I knew that this poor guy would fall into the sea and drown in Iiyaura on the way to retreat in a short time.But Zhengliang still tried his best to make friends with him.Of course, Zheng Liang would not tell the other party that he must pay attention to safety when taking a boat in the future.After all, the death of Ouchi Haruchi is also one of the reasons why Ouchi Yoshitaka lost his political ambitions, indulged in entertainment and cultural undertakings, and reused the Wenzhi School.If the Luo family wants to develop, they must wait for this opportunity.So for this, Ouchi Haruchi must die in accordance with the historical process.

In addition to Ouchi Haruji, Masara also got acquainted with Yoshimi Masahiro, Kobayakawa Masahei, Yoshikawa Kokeke, Kumagai Nobunao, Inoue Motokan and others.

Yoshimi Masahiro is the lord of Sanbonmatsu Castle in Iwami Kingdom.Zhengliang's intention to make friends with him is mainly for the associated mine of Iwami Yinshan.According to historical development, after the end of the war, Yoshimi Masahiro will attack Iwami's pro-Nizi forces one by one with the support of Ouchi.And control Iwami Ginzan to a certain extent.For the silver in Iwami Ginzan.Zhengliang didn't hold out hope, after all, these silvers were things that Nizi's family and Ouchi's family looked very closely at.But the associated mines near Yinshan are different. Zhengliang knows that there will be some veins of chalcopyrite, pyrite, galena, etc. Zhengliang intends to wait for the rest of the tyrants to react.The United Yoshimi family first exploited these veins.

As for getting acquainted with Kobayakawa Masahei, Yoshikawa Kokeke, Kumagai Nobunao, Inoue Motoken and others, it is entirely for the purpose of curbing the future development of the Mori family.

According to historical development, during the retreat of this battle, Kobayakawa Shohei would die in the Izumo Midan Township, Oosugawa.The direct result of this matter is that the Mori family has the opportunity to integrate the Kobayakawa family.According to historical records, in the 13th year of Tianwen (1544), the head of Takehara Kobayakawa, a branch of the Kobayakawa family of Aki, died of illness and died without heirs.Since his wife is Mori Motozuru's niece, Motoka took this opportunity to order Long Jing to enter the family of his heir, Kobayakawa.At the same time, because another branch of the Kobayakawa clan, Numata Kobayakawa, headed by Masahei, died in battle, and his son Shigehei was blind, so his retainers questioned Shigehei's ability; The descendant of Numata Kobayakawa, since then the two Kobayakawa clans have unified, and the Mori family has since gained control of the Seto Inland Sea and received support from the Iyo Navy.In order to delay or even avoid this situation, Zheng Liang decided to remind Kobayakawa Masahei when he was passing through the Izumo Mitan Township Oosugawa.It is best to escape alone first to avoid death.Of course, this reminder came from the detectives that Zheng Liang had placed in his army when the time came.

Yoshikawa Kokeke and Kumagai Nobunao.One is the current head of the Yoshikawa family, and the other is the head of the Kumagai family.Successfully inherited the Yoshikawa family.Zheng Liang planned to remind the two of them when the time came.Even secretly assisting the two against the Maori family.So, let’s build some personal relationships now.Conducive to the display of future strategies.

Motokan Inoue is now an important minister of the Maori family.When Mao Liyuan succeeded the family governor, he and his fellow Inoue family, Inoue Motomori, Inoue Motosada, Inoue Motokichi and other branches of the Inoue family gave great support.Due to his great contributions in the process of Yuanjiu's succession to the family governor, Inoue Yuan also regarded himself as a hero, his strength and influence gradually expanded, and he himself became more arrogant and domineering, and he did not take Yuanjiu seriously. For example, this time, if it were not Ouchi Yoshitaka personally issued a summoning order, and he would definitely not follow the Maori family to join the war.Even though they are now participating in the war, they are still separated from the Maori family's barracks, which looks extremely dull.As a result, Mao Liyuan must have felt unsafe, so finally in the 19th year of Tianwen (1550) the Inoue family was purged, and Yuan Jian and his son Jian and other family members were all killed.It was through this matter that the Maori family established a management system for the subordinate aristocratic families of other allies.In order to delay the rise of the Maori family, Zheng Liang decided to remind this exterminated guy in the future.Asking him to give Mao Liyuan is a stumbling block.

Just as Zhengliang was fighting fiercely with all the tyrants, Yoshitaka Ouchi finally decided to play.

In mid-April, the Ouchi Allied Forces set up a boat bridge at Duga's Ferry in Enogawa to enter Izumo, and then marched into Chixue.The first attack point of the Ouchi Army was Akana Seto Mountain Castle (also known as Chixue Castle), which was the residence of Chixue Guangqing, one of the ten banner generals of Nizi.

Located at the end of Yunnan, Setoyama Castle is adjacent to the Three Kingdoms of Anyun, Iwami, and Bingo. Its position on the front line makes Setoyama Castle the fourth banner in the "Nizi Ten Banners" of the branch city network, and is regarded as an extremely important stronghold. It is the vanguard of Gassan Tomita Castle.

"According to the investigation report, currently in Setoyama Castle, there are about 4000 soldiers from the city lord Mitsuki Akaana, plus [-] reinforcements from Tomita Castle led by Saburo Zaemon Tanaka. There are a total of [-] Nishishi in Setoyama Castle. How do you guys think we should attack?" In the military tent, Ouchi Yoshitaka asked.

"Akaana Mitsukiyo used the Akina River that flows across Takaseto to build a strong line of defense. I am afraid it will not be easy to conquer!" Sugi Shigemo said first.

"Hmph, as long as our army crosses the Akina River, Setoyama Castle is within reach!" Tian Zi Hyogo retorted.This guy. In the future, it was one of the people who formed the so-called "radical faction" with Tao Longfang and encouraged Ouchi Yoshitaka to attack Yueshan Tomita Castle, which eventually led to the disastrous defeat of the army.

"The front of Seto Mountain Castle is a flat land, and the steep mountains behind the castle, if you attack, you can only attack from the front!" Misawa Weiqing, who was the guide of this march, said at this time.Sanze Weiqing and Sandaoya Jiuyou and others were originally one of the ten banners of Nizi's family.Zheng Liang knew that these guys were actually instructed by Ni Jiazi.Those who pretend to take refuge in the Ouchi family.At that time, at the critical moment of the war, Misawa Weiqing and many generals will suddenly return from the Ouchi side to the Nizi side, which will bring about an earth-shaking change in the situation.The big internal army was finally defeated and fled.Of course, even if he knew about their plot, Zheng Liang would not say anything about it.One is, even if it is said, people may not believe it.Even because of this, it will become the object of taboo by everyone; secondly, Zhengliang really needs this big defeat of the Ouchi family.In this way, it is possible for the Luo family to gain the opportunity to develop and become the overlord on an equal footing with the Ouchi family.Instead of being a nominal ally who is attached to the other party like now.

"To the southwest of Seto Mountain Castle is a slightly higher and flat land, which can be used as a camp for formation, and then we will discuss in the long run!" Naito Xingsheng also spoke at this time.

"Hmm! My minister seconded the proposal!" After Tao Longfang frowned and thought for a while, he also spoke in support of Naito Xingsheng's opinion.

So, after getting everyone's suggestions.Ouchi Yoshitaka decided to follow Naito Xingsheng's suggestion and go to the flat ground southwest of Seto Mountain Castle to set up the formation.

But Mitsuki Akaana in Setoyama Castle obviously won't let the coalition forces get what they want.When the coalition forces were preparing to cross the Akina River, Mitsuki Akaana sent a large number of harassment troops and even sneak attack troops.Even Zhengliang's back line was attacked several times by the opponent.Fortunately, Luo Shifan fought back bravely.Those raiding troops had to return without success.

The two sides saw each other repeatedly, and it has been several months in a flash.At the beginning of June, the coalition forces finally crossed the Akina River, and according to plan.Set up an array on the southwest side of Seto Mountain Castle.At this time, the sky is not beautiful.It began to rain heavily.

Zheng Liang, who knew Chixue Guangqing's next plan, immediately moved the rear general's grain to a high-lying place for storage.Sure enough, as soon as the food was moved, the water of the Akina River rushed over like a galloping horse.As expected, Akana Mitsuki broke the weir of the Akana River, causing the river to flow into the Akina Basin.

"This time, thanks to Zaemon-sama's intelligence, let people move the grain to a high-lying place in advance, otherwise, our army's military grain will definitely be lost!" In the army tent, Naito Xingsheng said with lingering fear.

"This time, Masara made the first contribution, and my family is very grateful. This is my reward. Please, Your Highness, Masaragi!" Ouchi Yoshitaka also showed a long-lost smile, and then handed the reward to Masara.

Zheng Liang took the reward respectfully, and glanced at it for a while.It turned out to be the "Otaru" unique to the Ouchi family.At this time, the princes and ministers of the Ouchi clan are used to writing "Otaru" and will indicate the content and quantity of the gift.Generally, the bottle discount is only limited to one bottle.It is a great honor to get the "Otaru" handwritten by Ouchi Yoshitaka.

As Zhengliang took over Ouchi Yoshitaka's handwritten "Otaru" handwriting, the surrounding moods were varied.There are those who envy, those who are jealous, those who appreciate, those who admire, and those who disdain. Among them, Takashi Harada is the most jealous.Last year, the matter between the Luo family and the Harada family ended in his complete defeat, making him the laughing stock of the surrounding tyrants.What made him even more depressed was that just two days ago, he received the news of the sudden death of his family's important minister, Hata Jiang Zhongxian, which made him very angry. Takashi Harada had completely believed that the murderous situation must have been done secretly by the vile head of the Luo family.So he hated Zheng Liang even more.