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Volume Three: A Thousand-foot-Tall Building Rises from the Ground Chapter 559: Family Business Survives

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    The forest leader stopped his horse and saw that the bridge ahead was cut off.

    The samurai who reported back reported to Morinagako and said: "My lord, the bridge cannot be repaired at the moment. Even if the repair is completed, it will be delayed until tomorrow."

    Hearing this, Chief Mori couldn't help but angrily said: "Asshole, the Takeda Army is really despicable. They don't know how to fight with swords and guns, and they only do this despicable tactics."

    Sen Chang saw this and shouted: "The current is not too fast at this time. Find a ford nearby to cross the river! We must rush to Kitazhuang City before sunset today."

    The knights on horseback let out a cry, dismounted and searched the river beach.

    Soon after, a knight on horseback reported back and said: "Lord, there is a shoal downstream!"

    Chief Mori could see that both of the opponent¡¯s knees were stained with water. His eyes lit up and he asked, ¡°How deep is the water?¡±

    "The deepest part is no more than the knees."

    Chief Sen nodded solemnly, waved his whip, and immediately gave the order: "Let's cross the river downstream together!"

    Morinagako led the war horse and moved forward slowly among the rocks on the river beach. The same was true for the warriors on horseback behind him.

    If you move too fast, the horses¡¯ hooves may be broken by the rocks on the riverbank, which is not worth the gain.

    Finally, Morinagake arrived near the ford, where several knights on horseback were trekking past.

    Chief Mori took the lead and did not need anyone's help. He immediately took off his straw sandals and leather footbag, held the reins in one hand, and crossed the river barefoot.

    The water in the river was cold and biting to the bone, but fortunately it was not deep. The forest was only halfway across the river, and the deepest point was no more than his knees.

    Chief Mori couldn't help but feel happy. He was about to call his men to speed up and cross the river.

    Suddenly, Sen Changke suddenly felt something flying in front of his eyes, flying towards his throat.

    Before the war, the forest leader did not wear the throat chakra for convenience, so his throat was unshielded.

    "Chang Ke secretly said, "It's not good. Just when he was about to dodge, it was already a step too late."

    At this moment, Sen Changke¡¯s horse suddenly frightened.  He raised his neck and roared.

    The horse's head moved forward to block the blow for him.

    Seeing blood splattering, Mori Changke looked anxiously and saw a blow dart piercing the horse's head.

    Seeing this scene, even though it was so cold, a heavy cold sweat broke out on Mori Nagako's back.

    When the samurai on the shore saw that their general was under attack, they all shouted loudly, half-drawn their swords, and guarded him on the spot.  Half of them mounted their horses and chased into the grass beside the river beach.

    When Mori Nagako came ashore alone, his samurai used horses to drag back the body of a figure dressed as a ninja in blue.

    The ninja can be picked with the tip of his knife. This ninja has a face covering seven feet, and he is just an ordinary man in his thirties.

    But it was the other party who almost took his own life.

    "Damn it!"

    Li Xiao¡¯s ninjas apparently destroyed the bridge on purpose, and then set up an ambush in the ford. When the Oda army crossed the river, they planned to assassinate the general.

    Sen Changke picked up another war horse and shouted to his men: "The target is Beizhizhuang. Don't get tired, everyone, even if I die in the battle. As long as there is one soldier left, we must rush to the city."

    at the same time.

    ??In Echizen Country, in Nanjo County.

    The flag of the Hosokawa Army's Nine-Year Pattern fluttered slowly.

    Five thousand officers and men of the Hosokawa Army were arrayed in a rigorous formation at the foot of the mountain, while on the mountain was the 3,000-strong Takeda Army.

    These three thousand beauties are densely packed.  Blocked the Hosokawa Army's way to Kitanosou.

    Now reinforcements from all directions of the Oda Army are coming out.

    The Hosokawa family's military strength is in the best position, less than half a day's journey from Kitanojo Castle.  It is the military force most likely to attack the city and relieve Shibata Katsuie from the siege.

    Generals such as Oda Nobutada and Akechi Mitsuhide all had high hopes for this army.

    The general of this Hosokawa Army is none other than Hosokawa Fujitaka.

    Hosokawa Fujitaka is a famous cultural figure in Kyoto.

    No, Hosokawa Fujitaka goes beyond the ordinary definition of a cultural person and can be called an all-rounder.

    Hosokawa Fujitaka¡¯s swordsmanship was taught by the sword master Tsukahara Fuden, and he was one of the few swordsman masters in Kyoto.

    In addition to swordsmanship, Hosokawa Fujitaka is also proficient in martial arts, and has been recognized by Kyoto archery and horse archers.

    "In terms of martial arts, Hosokawa Fujitaka is just one of the most famous samurai in the world.

    And the scary thing is that Hosokawa Fujitaka is a master in the most popular Waka, tea ceremony, renga, Cuju, etc. among the ministers. He even has high attainments in Go, cooking, and Sarugaku.

    The most incredible thing is that Fujitaka Hosokawa got the "The esoteric transmission of "The Collection of Modern Japanese Songs" is the only inheritor of ancient and modern teachings in the world.

    Now at the main formation of the Hosokawa Army, Hosokawa Fujitaka, who was wearing heavy clothing, was sitting on a horse, stroking his mustache with two fingers, looking slightly thoughtful.

    As a warrior and a minister, Fujitaka Hosokawa has a straight and firm gaze, and his temperament reveals a sense of elegance, just like the ancient Confucian generals.

    While Hosokawa Fujitaka was thinking, a corner of the formation curtain was lifted, and a young general walked in.

    "Father, our army has been ready for a long time, why did you not attack the Takeda army for so long?"

    This man is Hosokawa Tadaki, the eldest son of Hosokawa Fujitaka.

    Hosokawa Fujitaka glanced at his eldest son, silently took out a letter and handed it to Hosokawa Tadaki.

    After seeing the letter, Hosokawa Tadaki said in surprise: "Father, this is a secret letter from my cousin. Isn't he accompanying His Highness K¨­k¨­ to serve in the Takeda family?"

    When Ashikaga Yoshiaki opposed Oda Nobunaga, the Hosokawa family also split into two factions.

    Hosokawa Fujitaka was optimistic about Nobunaga and supported Nobunaga's side, while his younger brother Mibuchi Fujihide defected to Ashikaga Yoshiaki's side.

    After Ashikaga Yoshiaki was defeated and fled to Kai, Mibuchi Fujihide and his eldest son Mibuchi Akihiro were ordered to commit seppuku by Nobunaga, while the second son Mitsuyuki Mitsuyuki stayed with Ashikaga Yoshiaki.

    Hosokawa Fujitaka nodded silently and said: "What happened back then was unavoidable. I was optimistic about Lord Nobunaga's heroism and bravery, so I abandoned the Lord's Palace and surrendered to him. But Yashiro said that the fate of the family should not be entrusted to one person.  It¡¯s a peach-splitting strategy, so we two brothers will vote for both sides.¡±

    "And today, my nephew advises me to follow the general trend and abandon Oda and join Takeda. What do you think of Ichiro?"

    " Hosokawa Tadayaki was about to say something. When he saw his father's solemn gaze, he couldn't help but swallow the words back and thought about it carefully.  He said: "Father, I have married Tamako, and I have a deep bond with the Oda family."

    The Tamako that Hosokawa Tadayaki was talking about was the famous beauty Akechi Tamako during the Warring States Period, who was the daughter of Akechi Mitsuhide.

    Hosokawa Fujitaka took a deep look at Hosokawa Tadaki and said: "Yoichiro, you have been following me for many years, but you still haven't made any progress."

    "In troubled times, the survival of the family name is the most important thing. Otherwise, Yashiro would rather die in order to preserve the family name. Since Tamako married into my Hosokawa family, she is already a member of my Hosokawa family and the Akechi family.  It has nothing to do with it, all her decisions are naturally based on you. How could you care more about the attitude of the Mingzhi family just because of a woman?"

    After hearing his father's words, Hosokawa Tadaki said immediately: "But father, the current power of Oda and Takeda. Who will win, who will lose, and who will take over the world. There is no conclusion yet. Is it too early to lean towards the Takeda family now? My family  After all, he is still a retainer of the Oda family."

    Hosokawa Fujitaka slowly shook his head and said: "If Nobunaga was still alive, I would not hesitate to attack Shima Katsu's fierce military force, but you have also seen the Azuchi Temple now. It is nowhere like Nobunaga's appearance back then.  . Even though Akechi-sama is loyal to the Oda family on the surface, it depends on me. This person¡¯s ambition is not small, and I am afraid he is not willing to be inferior to others."

    When the father and son were talking.

    An envoy came to report and said: "My lord, the lord of Itami Castle, Ikeda Kiomamori, has arrived with an army of two thousand people."

    "What? Ikeda Hengxing has arrived. He arrived very quickly."

    Hosokawa Fujitaka pondered slightly.

    Seeing this, Hosokawa Tadayoshi said: "My father, you are now the general of our family, and you have been ordered to rescue Kitanojo Castle. If you delay in doing anything, you will be jealous of our family. When the time comes, both sides will be suspicious, and the loss will be even greater."

    Hosokawa Fujitaka glanced at Hosokawa Tadaki and said: "Yes, Ikeda Tsuneaki is here. If I don't do something, I'm afraid Akechi-sama won't be able to tolerate me."

    At that moment, Hosokawa Fujitaka made a decision and said to a samurai: "Immediately contact Ikeda-sama and ask the two armies to join forces to attack Shima Katsushiro's army and go to rescue the siege of Kitanosho."

    The warrior made a noise, agreed, and rode off.

    When Hosokawa Tadaki saw his father¡¯s arrangement, he was immediately overjoyed.

    Immediately, Hosokawa Fujitaka narrowed his eyes, with a playful smile on his face, and said: "Yoichiro, lead Hatamoto out into battle and attack Shima Katsumi's military force on the mountain."

    Hosokawa Tadaki immediately knelt down and said loudly: "Father, please rest assured, I will do my best, and I will live up to my mission."

    Hosokawa Fujitaka smiled softly and said: "Yoichiro, you are wrong, you don't need to go all out, just show off to the Ikeda army. Pass on the order, all iron cannons are not allowed to refill the ashgar when shooting.  , but be sure to create momentum!¡±

    Hosokawa TadayodonHe was stunned and said: "Father, this is a blank gun!"

    "Yes, let's do it! Remember, everything must be based on family business. If you don't understand this, you will not be worthy of inheriting the Hosokawa family in the future."

    Hosokawa Tadayoshi lowered his head and said seriously: "I understand, Father, I will just do as you are told."

    Immediately, Hosokawa Tadaki walked out of the formation. Hosokawa Fujitaka only listened to his son and shouted loudly: "Follow me out of the formation!"

    "oh!"

    Hosokawa Fujitaka regained his position on the horse, pressed the military equipment with his hand, and murmured to himself: "Shibata Gonroku, Li Xiao, Oda family, Takeda family, interesting."

    boom!  boom!

    Hitting the wood, hitting Sannomaru's door again and again.

    Now that the sun was turning to the west, the Takeda Army finally broke through the outer Maru of Kitanojo Castle before noon with the cooperation of the north and south sides of the city.

    "Compared with the stone city walls and curved wheels in the outer pill, it is impossible to build buildings of this scale in the inner pill and can only be built with wood.

    For the Takeda Army's big guns, the power of iron cannons has been enhanced.

    The intensity of the attack has been greatly enhanced, and Beizhizhuang City is in danger.

    But even so, the reinforcements of Ikeda Tsuneaki, Hosokawa Fujitaka, and Mori Nagaka are also rushing on the road.

    The Takeda Army is now racing against time and must capture Kitanojo Castle before the Oda reinforcements arrive.

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