Warring States Eagle

() Watanabe has indeed lost his memory.It is estimated that after falling into the Akina River, he hit his head against an unknown object, and then lost his memory gloriously. Now he can't even remember who he is.Originally, Zheng Liang was still thinking about how to deal with this person, but now he is fine, once he loses his memory, everything can be solved easily.Zhengliang immediately accepted him as a retainer without hesitation.

In this way, Maori Yuan is in danger.Because according to historical records.After the defeat of the Ouchi family's army this time, the Maori family retreated in the direction of An Yun.The Nizi army recognized this guy, and when they chased and killed him, they were full of enthusiasm, screaming.At Ishijian Dajiangban, Mao Liyuanjiu and his son were really exhausted. Seeing that they were about to be overtaken by the Nizi army, the father and son almost cried in their arms. At this time, someone urgently needs to make a sacrifice to fight for Yuanjiu and his son to escape. time.In the end, it was Tomori Watanabe who stood up and Wei Yuan was the queen.Watanabe put on the armor of Maori Motozuru, led the other six loyal Maori ministers, and led Nizi's pursuers to Xiaohama, where they all fought to the death. , named "Seven Rides". ..

Motojo, who escaped safely back to the mountain city of Yoshida County, thought of Watanabe's loyalty and bravery, and sighed. In addition to letting Tong's son inherit the family name of Watanabe and restore the Watanabe family's status as the elder of the Maori family, he also warned future generations of Maori family governors. , The loyal Watanabe family should never be demoted. Until the Maori Choshu clan in the Edo period, when the "armor opening" ceremony was held in the Maori family every year, the Watanabe family always took the lead. This is a very high honor.

Now that the Queen of the Palace was abducted by Zheng Liang, Mao Liyuan had no choice but to ask for blessings when the time came.What's more.Zhengliang even sent someone to take Watanabe's token to Watanabe's residence, planning to abduct the entire Watanabe family into the territory of the Luo family. ..

After the matter of Watanabe was settled, Zhengliang asked Isano Masaru to continue to lead the crowd back to Hizen along the way they came with great fanfare under the banner of Zhengliang.Accompanied by Shinnosuke Akabane, Danzo Kato, Ahri, Hidan, and Hidemasa Akemine, he took a detour and rushed to the coast of the Seto Inland Sea in advance, and then returned directly to Hizen Karatsu by boat. On ten days, I returned to Kishidake Castle in Hizen.

Knowing that Zheng Liang has returned.Kakukuma Ishimune, Togo Heiji, Kosuke, Onishi Kuniji and other important ministers came to meet him one after another.

"How's the situation?" Zheng Liang asked immediately after the retainers saluted.

"It has been found out that the Otomo family has gathered more than 3000 people in Chikugo. Including the soldiers of the other noble families in Chikuzen, I estimate that the total strength of the Otomo family may be 1 people." Xingsuke reported.

"The 3000 people should be directly under the Otomo family?" Akabane Shinnosuke asked.

"According to the information from the black eagle, it is the troops directly under Otomo's family." Xingsuke continued.

"What is the intention of the Otomo family to mobilize their forces so blatantly? Even if they intend to attack Hizen, it is not so obvious." Togo Heiji Heiji said doubtfully.

"The Ouchi family is testing. He needs to confirm the reality of the Ouchi family. Although Ouchi Yoshitaka has personally led the main force to Izumo, but before the Ouchi family is confirmed, the Ouchi family is going to test it first." Akabane Shinnosuke Said.

"Did Otomo Yoshikami come in person this time?" Zheng Liang asked.

"No, news came from Ouchi's Sugi family that Otomo Yoshikam stayed in Bungo to deal with the changes in Higo's Kikuchi family." Kosuke reported immediately.

The Kikuchi family?remember.The current head of the Kikuchi family, Kikuchi Yoshitake, is Otomo Yoshikan's younger brother.It seems that, just like the historical records, Kikuchi Yoshitake secretly united with Ouchi Yoshitaka and Sagara, and at the same time rejected powerful retainers such as Jo, Akahoshi, and Kumabe, trying to firmly hold power in his own hands.This change is probably secretly instigated by the Ouchi family?Could it be that Kikuchi Yoshitake is going to restrain Bungo in Higo?But with Kikuchi Yoshitake's strength, it is obviously unrealistic, and is Kikuchi Yoshitake really so stupid?

"Have you found out who the generals of Otomo's family are?" Zheng Liang continued to ask.

"The only known ones are Yoshihiro Kanri, who is the chief general, and the famous general Toji Kanren of Otomo's family. The other generals are not very clear, but the various powerful families in Chikugo are also secretly mobilizing troops this time. , obviously responded to the secret call of the Otomo family." Yusuke, who replaced Onishi Guozhi's position in the intelligence cabinet, reported in detail.

Household Jianlian?Depend on!That is, Thor Tachibana Daoxue?This bully is also here?Zheng Liang couldn't help feeling a little headache.This famous player who became famous when he was 14 years old because he went out on behalf of his father, it is said that he has never lost a game so far.There is also Najihong Jianli, and there are also many fuel-efficient lamps.It was his brave breakthrough in the battle between the Ouchi family and the Ouchi family back then that finally allowed the Ouchi family to defeat the Ouchi family's forces.And it is also one of the three elders of Bungo in the future.

"What's the current situation at Ouchi's house?"

"After noticing the change in Otomo's family, Sugi Xingyun, the general staying behind the Ouchi family, immediately began to respond. Not only did he send information about Otomo's family to the powerful including the main family, Sugi Xingyun even began to mobilize the rich family in Chikuzen to participate in the prevention At present, many wealthy families have responded." Xingsuke continued.

"Looks like a storm is coming!" Zheng Liang exclaimed.He did not expect that at this time, there would be a confrontation between the two camps.After all, according to history, during this period, Otomo Yoshikan did put his energy on Hiko.Unexpectedly, such a situation appeared.It really caught Zheng Liang by surprise.

After the assessment of the retainers, Masaragi made some arrangements for the territorial affairs, and then rushed to Kanzaki County to check the terrain.

From the geographical point of view, entering the territory of the Luo family from Chikugo, the only way to break through is from the opposite direction of Lianchi City.So Zhengliang's first stop was Lianchi City.

After inspecting the defense of Lianchi Castle, Masara rode his horse to the riverside of Chikugo River.

I saw the broad river surface is sparkling at the moment.

"Why are there so many boats on the river?" Zheng Liang asked suspiciously.

"My lord, the number of boats on the river has indeed increased recently, and some boats even tried to disembark from their own territory, but we frightened them away or arrested them?" the accompanying ashigaru reported.

"Spy?" Zheng Liang suddenly thought of this term.Xingsuke once reported to Zheng Liang that during this period of time, the number of spies infiltrating into the Luo family's territory increased significantly, and the defenders received reports about spies from the citizens almost every day.Now it seems that the other party sneaked into Luo's family through this method.After the Luo's family occupied this place, for safety reasons, Zheng Liang had already moved all the residents along the coast to other places to settle down.It can be said that it is almost impossible to have civilians along the coast here.And now those boats are constantly swimming along the banks in the river.It is almost certain that it is all meticulous.

"Is there a boat nearby?" Zhengliang suddenly planned to take a trip on the Chikugo River.

"Report to my lord. There is a small river bend near Lianchi City. All the ships we collected are concentrated there." Ashgaru immediately replied.

So under the leadership of Ashgaru, Masaragi and his party divided into four small fishing boats and began to patrol along the river on the side close to the Luo family's territory.

Zhengliang's main purpose is to check the situation along the coast and see where it is suitable for ships to land on the shore.These places will be the focus of Luo Shifan's surveillance.After all, if you want to go ashore, the ship will generally choose a place that is easy to dock.After monitoring these places, the detailed depth will naturally be reduced.Too many spies poured into the territory, even with the strictest precautions, there are still fish that slip through the net.

Currently Roche controls the coast where the Chikugo River enters the Hizen side of the Ariake Sea.And because the mouth of the Chikugo River is controlled by the navy of the Kamachi clan who surrendered to the Otomo family, the navy of the Luo family in the Ariake Sea cannot enter here.This also directly led to the fact that the Luo family could only defend passively on the shore, while the defense on the water was beyond reach.

The Chikugo River is at the mouth of the Ariake Sea.At this time, it was still a wide river.This terrain is different from later generations.In later generations, there is a small island formed by impact in the middle of the river here.

"Where is there?" Zheng Liang asked, pointing to a small abandoned ferry.

"My lord. That's the Luli Ferry. In the past, the boats of the villagers from Chikugo on the opposite side landed here. Since my family sealed off the border, almost no boats dare to come here anymore. Even those who have the courage to come here , but also some villagers who plan to settle in their own territory." Ashari reported.

"Yeah." Zhengliang nodded.

In this way, Masara inspected the terrain along the coast near Hizen.At this moment, a sound of warning came from the ship in charge of vigilance in front.

Everyone immediately followed the prestige, and saw several fishing boats suddenly appeared at a corner.

"Who? Dare to sail recklessly within the Luo family's territory?" Fei Duan, who was in charge of vigilance on the ships ahead, shouted.

"We are fishermen nearby. We accidentally broke into this place because we were only focused on fishing." The other party replied loudly from a distance of about ten meters.

"A fisherman?" Zheng Liang smiled: "Let's go!" Not only was there one more fishing boat on his side than the other side's, but the number of people was obviously larger than the other side's. Go to inform the cavalry team that is nearby and ready to respond.So Zhengliang is not afraid of the other party at all.

"Stay where you are, let's come and check now." Fei Duan, who was ordered by Zheng Liang, said immediately.At the same time, several small boats of the Luo family also began to approach each other.

But the other party is obviously guilty, so he will obediently wait until the Luo family's fleet approaches.Almost at the same time as the Luo family's fleet rowed towards each other, they immediately retreated to the opposite bank.

"Chasing!" Zheng Liang shouted loudly.

So the two fleets chased on the river.Since Luo's family had a lot more hands than the other party, the distance between the two parties was quickly reduced to seven or eight meters.At this time, Zhengliang regretted that he didn't carry a bow and arrow today due to a sudden intention.Otherwise, at such a distance, the opponent would definitely be shot into a sieve by the bow and arrow.

"Hahaha, His Highness Zheng Liang, don't want to see him off. Huci Jianlian will leave now. He will definitely compete with His Highness Zheng Liang on the battlefield." At this time, a middle-aged man stood up on the other side's boat. Facing Zhengliang, he laughed loudly.The reason why the other party was so calm was that several small boats had already come to meet him on the other side.

"What?" Zheng Liang exclaimed, and quickly looked at the laughing middle-aged man.But at this time, there were already several people surrounding the middle-aged man, making it impossible for Zheng Liang to see his face clearly.

The reason why Zheng Liang exclaimed was not because the other party called out his name. After all, as a newly rising tycoon, his appearance had long been painted as a portrait.So it was normal for the other party to recognize him.Zhengliang was surprised that the other party called himself Huci Jianlian.This is Tachibana Doxue's name before she changed her name.

Could that be Thunder God Tachibana Daoxue?Impossible, didn't it mean that Thor was struck by lightning, and then he could only sit on the ground and direct the battle?In fact, Zhengliang himself made a mistake.At this moment, Tachibana Doxue hasn't been struck by lightning yet.Not long after, on a hot day in midsummer, he encountered a thunderstorm while taking a nap under a tree, and a thunderbolt struck Dao Xue. However, due to Dao Xue's bravery on the battlefield and this event of surviving a catastrophe, he was gradually known as the incarnation of Thor.And even if the foot is injured, the leg strength is no worse than that of a healthy person, and there is still a record of fighting with saddles and horses in subsequent battles. In his later years, six soldiers were responsible for carrying the pagoda, sitting on the pagoda to encourage soldiers to fight every time.Love knife Chidori therefore changed its name to "Raikier".

"The front is Lord Jianlian of Otomo's family?" Since the other party claimed to be Huji Jianlian, it was basically the important minister of Otomo's family, Tachibana Doxue.This is a big fish, especially the deputy general of Chikuzen Otomo's allied forces this time.If the opponent is captured here, it will undoubtedly be a huge blow to the Allied Forces of Dayou.So determined to take the risk to keep the other party.

"I'm right here!" Hearing Zheng Liang's question, Huci Jianlian pushed aside the guards in front of him and shouted towards Zheng Liang's boat.

"Since it's Mr. Huci Jianlian, why don't you stay here, and we can get to know each other well?" Zheng Liang said.At this time, Zheng Liang finally saw the opponent's face clearly.He is of medium build, with a square face, slightly bald hair at the sideburns, thick and neat eyebrows, and a pair of sparkling eyes.

"Hahaha" Hearing Zhengliang's interesting suggestion, Hu Cijian couldn't help laughing, and then saluted and said; "Zhengliang's kindness is appreciated, so there is no need to get together. In the future, under Yijian's account, there must be plenty of time to get together Yes." Huci Jianlian's words imply that the Luo family will eventually surrender to the Otomo family.

"Hehe, from now on, I will sweep the couch in the palace hall to welcome you." Zheng Liang said not to be outdone.This sentence means that the Luo family occupies the lord's mansion of the Otomo family, and Huci Jianlian must also become a retainer of the Luo family.

"Your Highness, the other party's ships are coming this way." Just as Zheng Liang was still arguing with Huci Jianlian, several small boats from the other side sailed out.This time their purpose was not just to meet Huci Jianlian, they were obviously targeting Zhengliang.

"Hahaha, since Jianlian doesn't appreciate it this time, I will wait for you in the mansion hall in the future." The hero does not suffer from the immediate loss, and now the opponent has twice the number of ships on his side. To be safe, he retreated .

In this way, a meeting between Zheng Liang and Tachibana Doxue came to an end.Afterwards, Zhengliang regretted secretly, why didn't he kill those ships as soon as he saw them, after all, the closest distance between him and Tachibana Doxue was only seven or eight meters away.Such a short distance, but let go of a strong enemy.

But what Zhengliang didn't know was that Tachibana Daoxue regretted it afterwards.If he had known earlier, he would have deliberately slowed down the ship, and even sent the ship back to entangle with the Luo family's ship, so that his own support ship would come and capture the head of the Luo family.In this way, this opponent that he loves and hates will become a prisoner of Otomo's family.

However, at some point in history, the difference is really only seven or eight meters, but the result is completely different. (To be continued.)