Warring States Eagle

In the mountain road of Takakuma Mountain in the northern area of ​​Satsuma in Southern Kyushu, groups of Shimadzu troops are slowly moving forward.Ijuin Tadaro, who was the general of the first-hand formation, was riding a war horse on a small hill by the side of the road, silently watching the passing of the army in front of him.At this time, Shimadzu Tadacho, the deputy general of the second team who just passed by, also urged his horse to come over after seeing Ijuin Tadaro.

"My lord, why don't you persuade the young master." After greeting Shimadzu Tadacho, Shimadzu Tadacho complained in a low voice.In fact, he was not in favor of taking the initiative to attack. After all, the enemy this time was not the previous rich families of Northern Satsuma, but the Luo family's army supported by the ever-victorious army.In his heart, for this battle, he seemed to be ready to die on the battlefield.However, there are actually quite a few retainers of the Shimadzu family who hold this idea.They had raised objections in the meeting at the beginning, but because the young master's prestige in the family was already great at this time, and the military advisor Ijuin Tadaro did not object, so everyone had no choice but to bear it, but now After seeing Ijuin Tadaro, Shimadzu Tadacho finally couldn't bear to speak out what was in his heart.

Ijuin Tadaro, who was on horseback, was also a little remorseful after hearing the words.He himself is a bit unwilling to take the initiative to attack. First of all, the Luo family's military power is famous all over Kyushu, which puts a lot of pressure on everyone in his family. Now even those generals are afraid, let alone those generals. It was with this in mind that the Shimadzu family tried their best to suppress the news about the Luo family's battle and let the samurai farmers below know the news.It's just that paper can't contain fire, when they saw the flag of Luo's family's family pattern in front of the battle.The people below will always know.Then it will be hit even harder.Secondly.The noble families of Northern Satsuma are also the noble families of this place.I am very familiar with the terrain of this place, just as the Ming language says "the right time, place and people are in harmony". At this time, the other party occupies the right place for a while. For the Shimadzu family who entered the place, the safer way is naturally to be safe. Steady and gradual annexation.In the end, most of the territories of the noble families in Northern Satsuma have been annexed by Shimadzuka, and these noble families are at the point of life and death.Ijuin Taduro was really worried that the opponent would resist desperately.

However, Ijuin Tadaro also knew that the Shimadzu family had to go out this time. After all, the Shimadzu family's goal was to control Kita Satsuma as soon as possible, and then attack the Osumi country with all their strength.What's more, the Shimadzu family had already beaten the powerful families of Northern Satsuma to the ground, and now it is almost only the last battle that can completely defeat these resisting forces.Under such circumstances, how can the Shimadzu family stop, so that the noble families of Northern Satsuma can breathe a sigh of relief?

Moreover, taking the initiative to attack the Luo's family is also the policy established by the owner of the family, Takahisa Shimadzu, at the beginning, and naturally he cannot violate it.What's more, his young master performed well in the previous North Satsuma Raiders.He has made great achievements, and at this time, he is naturally in high spirits.As the military adviser of Bei Satsuma this time, he naturally cannot have conflicts with the young master.Therefore, he had no choice but to agree with the young master's plan to take the initiative to attack. Thinking of this, Ijuin Tadaro could only smile wryly and said to Shimadzu Tadaga who came to complain:

"Since the decision has been made, it will be useless to say anything. If you make irresponsible remarks, others will laugh at our young master for being stupid and unable to be a leader. This is not good for our family!"

Regarding Ijuin Tadaro's answer, Shimadzu Tadaga was still indignant, and finally said sadly: "Oh! There is no need to talk about complaints and grievances. Show the spirit of the Shimadzu family's samurai. It's a pity... alas!"

After Shimadzu Tadaga said this, Ijuin Taduro felt a little heavy and didn't want to say a word.At this time, Shimadzu Tadaga leaned the horse closer, then looked around cautiously, and finally said with emphasis: "My lord, you have to live."

"Why bring up such a disappointment."

"In case of a big defeat, please give up and send the young master back to Shimadzu's house safely."

Ijuin Tadaro shook his head lightly: "I'm stupid, I'm afraid I won't be able to do it."

"If you don't take on this responsibility, you will be in trouble. The young master is still young, once he sees that the situation is not good, he will probably rush into the enemy's line with all his might."

"Master Zhongchang, I think you can do this job. Now that the decision has been made, I have to obey the military order and take the lead. Otherwise, how will my morale improve? When the time comes, victory will also turn into defeat. Don't talk about it anymore."

"anyway……"

"No, I can't promise you. Otherwise, the day when I lose my head will not be far away."

Yijiin Zhonglang got off his horse, sighed, and looked at the distant forest that appeared and disappeared in the mist in the mountains, and remained silent.Tadaga Shimadzu's request was indeed a bit reluctant.If so, he, who was appointed as the leader of the second team and the general of the first team, must stay for the rear.However, once he retreats to the rear, it is unknown whether he still has the courage to live.

When we crossed the mountain road, bypassed the mountains, and came to the edge of the Nema area, it was almost four quarters of Xu time (that is, dusk).The setting sun shone down, and the surface of the stream next to the mountain road was golden yellow.The people who were the generals of the first-hand formation found a puddle beside the mountain road and jumped off their horses one after another.

"According to Detective Fanxin's information, there seem to be nearly 7000 people on the other side (in fact, there are only about 2000 people, and the rest of the "people" were made out of thatch by Luo Shihuiliang to confuse the Shimadzu family. This trick He learned from his father Masaragi), then it is almost the same as the army of the main family." The speaker was the commander of the Shimadzu family's fourth army.The [-]-man army led by him and Kawayama Tadsuke was also part of the vanguard (also known as the vanguard).

"It's impossible to retreat at this point. Since there is still a decisive battle, don't think too much! Haha, come on, cheers." Huashan Zhongsuke took the spoon from the horse's back and took a spoonful of water.

"Oh, it's really rare. Look, the shadow of the sun is reflected in the spoon." Huashan Chusuke took a sip with a smile, and then handed the spoon to Ijuin Tadaro next to him.

Ijuin Tadaro held the spoon respectfully, and muttered: "Hachiman Bodhisattva, just watch, everyone, I will go first." After speaking, he gave it to Tadaga Shimadzu.Tadaga Shimadzu didn't say anything, and after taking a sip, he handed it to Kawakami.

"Oh, what a sweet spring water, it's so sweet that people can't describe it." Kawakami took a long sip, and finally returned it to Kawayama Chusuke.

"Hahaha..." Huashan Zhongsuke laughed, "If you die like this, what everyone said sounds like a lie. Haha..." At this time, the cry of a goshawk came from nowhere, listen carefully , the sound of the stream seems to be accompanied by the low sigh of the river deer...

On May 1557, the third year of Hongzhi (21), from dawn, the southeast wind was blowing violently, and the whitish sky was full of wind and clouds.The troops of the Shimadzu family's army in the lead have advanced to the vicinity of the Oguchi bridge on the far left side of the Mane area.Anticipating that the battle might start in the morning, they had already made preparations.

It was just dawn, and the protective fence built in front of the coalition camp of the Luo family and the noble families of Northern Satsuma was not very clear.The task of the Shimadzu family's army is to break through the fence and enter the enemy's camp.

"It's time to blow the horn of attack." Kawayama Tadsuke looked ahead and said to himself.He was short and dainty, flying on his horse, looking extraordinarily mighty.

"Hey, there is an enemy coming outside the fence, show me who it is!" At this time, the soldiers of the coalition camp also discovered something.

The former commander of the battalion, Takeuchi Hisaji, who was reported by the soldiers, was also a little puzzled.In the early morning, there was a gleam of light on the dark fence, and he seemed to see some dark shadows swaying outside. When he looked carefully, it turned out to be the army of the Shimadzu family.

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!" A voice of warning suddenly sounded in the camp.It seems that the coalition forces are not at all prepared for the arrival of the Shimadzu family.Is the truth of the matter really the case?Obviously not.Luo Shihuiliang had already prepared for this time.

Luo Shi Teruliang's subordinates Shiga Yoshito, Takeuchi Hisaji, Yasutake Minbu, Sano Chishige and others, this little guy is the fierce general of the seventh standing squadron of the Luo family. When fighting, these people always attack at the forefront of.For the Shimadzu's attack, these people were prepared under the arrangement of Luo Shihuiliang.Since the army of the Yamadzu family had won consecutive victories before, they did not dare to be sloppy at all. After learning that the army of the Shimadzu family had appeared in the Magen area last night, they began to make preparations before dawn.At this time, the detectives sent before had not returned, but the men and horses of these people were already gearing up and preparing to do a big job.

"Don't act rashly."

Luo Shihuiliang ordered.He rode alone up a small hill in the camp to observe the enemy's situation.The vision is blurred, and it is hard to see how many enemies there are.But once the enemy comes out, it will be a great thing.If the enemy huddled in the mountains and forests around the front of the camp, then the two sides would slowly confront each other.

"Report! The enemy outside the fence is the people headed by the Ijuin family of the Shimadzu family."

When the detectives came back to report, suddenly there was a burst of screams from the front of the camp: "Kill! Kill!"

"Hey! Has it finally started? Waiting for your attack!" Luo Shihuiliang whispered to himself after listening for a while.

At this time, the 5000 people who served as the Shimadzu family's vanguard, including 3000 people led by Ijuin Tadaro and Shimadzu Tadacho, and 2000 people led by Kawakami and Kawayama Tadsuke, had already begun to line up in front of the Luo family's coalition camp. Its offensive formation comes.

Yijiyuan Zhonglang reined in the horse and stood on a hillside like a statue, motionless.After a long time, he shouted: "Attention everyone!" Then he urged his horse to the front of the formation like the wind.

The war begins.No, it's better to say that five thousand Shimadzu soldiers created a gust of wind in order to flatten the fence in front of the Luo family's camp.The sky gradually dawned, the war drums thumped, and the horns blew.

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