Chapter Three Hundred and Fourteen

The eleventh year of Yonglu, the end of March.

The Takeda Army Hida Yuezhong Corps marched towards Yuezhong.

Li Xiao's strategic intentions were obvious. From the Shintogawa River next to the castle city, we went straight down to Toyama Castle, which was located at the mouth of the Shinto River.

The purpose is to threaten Uesugi, who is on the front line and confronting the forces of the Yixiangzong, and the back road of the Jinbao coalition forces.

After General Li Xiao concentrated in Chengshengcheng, he divided his troops into two groups and attacked along the east and west banks of the Shentong River respectively.

Among them, all the way from the east bank to the north, led by Yanwu Qiuzhen, set off from Yanmu Village.

Yanmuzhai is a city located on the east bank of Chengsheng City, opposite to Chengsheng City.

After Shioya Qiuzada has completed the construction of Sarukura Castle, he has rebuilt a small village here. It is not only a branch of the city, but also as a link between Sarukura Castle and the city. At the same time, it can also be an attacker. The starting point of the enterprising Yuezhong.

Historically, Shioya Qiuzada built the Yankuzhai, but his role at that time was to act as a relay city for the attack from Sarukura Castle to the Saito family of Chengsheng Castle.

Li Xiao ordered the Shioya Akosada team, who is familiar with the situation in Vietnam, and the horse riding team of Tsuchiya Masahiro, as a side force, pretending to be a force along the east bank of the Jintong River.

However, Li Xiao himself led the main force of more than 3,000 troops and marched along the main road of Feida Street.

Yuezhonggu in March is a spring scene.

Suddenly from Hida Highland to the plains, it was quite pleasant.

The places in Yuezhong are all plains, so whether it's Li Xiao's Little Hetuo team or Datong team, all of a sudden the speed is a bit faster.

Under the flag of the sun and the moon, Li Xiao and Masanobu Honda rode side by side, and beside them were the rolling Takeda army.

The two of them rode and chatted casually, and after chatting, they reached the general trend of the world.

Bendo believes in saying: "Since there is a saying that the world has not been chaotic, the eastern country will be in chaos, and the world has been determined by the East. The Kanto is the most important thing in the martial arts, and it is also the cause of disasters. Finally, there are martial arts for hundreds of years, but before the rebellion of Yingren, Kanto has become chaotic. From the rebellion of Zenxiu, all parties have faced each other. After the rise of the Hojo clan, disputes have been endless. Seeing that there will be no more than a hundred years. There will be an end."

Li Xiao nodded and said, "Yes, the world has not been chaotic, and the East is in chaos first, and the world has been set in the East. It can be seen that the concept of Shi Kang and Gokan is different. The Hojo family intends to integrate the Kanto power. , And then go to Shangluo. It is to prepare for Guandong first, and the world."

Masanori Honda also said: "On the contrary, Lord Gokan feels that the situation in Kanto is chaotic and not rashly able to make progress. Therefore, Lord Gokan set his goal above Shangluo. After strength, we will conquer the world."

Li Xiao nodded and said: "However, although the Hojo family intends to integrate the Kanto first, they will not let their family go to Luo, and grasp the reality of the world first, so this battle between the two families is inevitable."

After a pause, Li Xiao said to Benduo, "Believe, can you talk about it?"

Masayuki Bendo smiled and said, "I know a little bit, I dare not say that I am very proficient."

Li Xiao nodded and said: "In this world layout, the way of talking with hands is the same. To be a good chess player, it is very important to guard the transition between'on the ground' and'potential'."

Ben Duo Zhengxin suddenly wondered what Li Xiao meant.

Li Xiaoyan said: "It's very simple. When a chess player plays chess, he first takes the four corners, then the four sides, and finally decides the victory at the center. Therefore, in the chess path, the four corners are often compared to the ground, and the four sides are compared to the outside. First. Only by taking the ground as the foundation can we compete for external power and finally decide the victory or defeat at the central government."

After a pause, Li Xiaoyan said: "If you compare the fight for the world to a game of hands, then you can compare Kyoto to Tianyuan in the center of the chessboard. All the great names want to go to Luo, seize Kyoto, and give orders to the world. There are also real and foreign powers. There is no root on the ground, and if there are external forces without on-site support, it is like a tree without roots. Even if the Shangluo succeeds, it will not escape destruction."

"For example, the former shogunate occupied Kyoto in vain, but the basic land was divided by the guardian daimyo, so no one paid attention to his orders."

Hearing Li Xiao’s words, Bendo suddenly realized, “The Lord’s point can also be compared to the Hojo clan’s battle against the Kanto, which is also the meaning. The Hojo clan’s on-the-spot acquisition is enough, but he has not been able to go to Luo for a long time. Isn't it the fault of Duke Shi Kang."

Li Xiao laughed and said: "It's not that Mr. Yasushi didn't want to, but he couldn't. If the Hojo clan wants to go to Luo, he must gain outside power and defeat the Takeda clan first. But with the power of the Sagami lion, he can't be defeated with confidence. Gokan-sama. That’s why the Hojo family continues to operate in Kanto and expands the site. After the annexation of Satomi, or one of the Satakes, they will compete with the Takeda family."

"On the other hand, I took the Takeda family and annexed Shinano. After Ueno, my strength was strong enough and the ground was achieved. However, I did not possess the same external power. I was at odds with Imagawa, Hojo, and Uesugi on three sides. This made my family unable to withdraw its hands. Not to mention. To go to Luo, the family must first defeat the Oda family, but if you want to make progress in Mino, you must take the Zhongshan Road. Zhongshan Road is inconvenient and costs several times the manpower, which is not suitable for large-scale military forces."

The meaning of Li Xiao’s words was heard immediately by Honda Masanori, saying: "I understand that Lord Gokan is a man of heavy use and will never risk attacking from Zhongshan Road. Therefore, he must take the Tokaido Road and capture Suruga first. Jiang."

Li Xiao nodded and said: "That's why this general trend has been transferred to Oda's side, which can hinder him from the top two in Los Angeles. Takeda Imagawa is controlled by the enemy. Oda family has Owari, Mino has achieved success, and has The Asai clan alliance can go to Los Angeles without any worries."

Speaking of this, Li Xiao's eyes were sharp, and he said: "I predict that within this year, the Oda clan will succeed in going to Los Angeles, and it will be in harmony with the world. After the Oda clan integrates Kinki, within two to three years, he will march eastward. Ping down the Guandong. This is the rule of the East of the world."

Masanobu Honda said in surprise: "Lord, I am so optimistic about the Oda family."

Li Xiao smiled slightly, thinking that this is not optimistic, but history.

The two rode on the horse silently for a long time, and then Li Xiaocai said to Honda Masaoshi: “So Masayo, after the success of the Oda family’s Shangluo, we have not much time left. We must take precautions. This time the attack on Yuezhong is not for me. lose."

Bendo Zhengxin nodded and said: "I understand that Yuezhong is your place for the lord."

"Yes," Li Xiao said categorically, "Before I was aggressive in Mino County, just to gain momentum, to lay out on the periphery, to fight for the whereabouts of the Takeda family, but this time I sent troops to the middle and attacked the Jinbao family to seize the ground. Now, strengthen one's own power."

"Vietnam China is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and the center is a plain. There are rivers crisscrossing and irrigating farmland. The farmland can be irrigated. The stone is 400,000 yuan high. Kiso Yoshitaka should serve as the mainstay of the Beilu Palace, the relict of King Niu. Echigo was the foundation to strengthen his forces, and later led the Hokuriku warriors in the Kurigaro Valley at the border of Kaga, Vietnam, and broke through the 100,000 Ping clan crusades, and finally succeeded in taking control of Kyoto."

"And I can just imitate the actions of Lord Yoshinaka back then, unify Yuezhong, and when the strength is successful, I will go out of the county and fight the Oda family. At that time, Takeda and Oda competed for the world. It is still unknown who will die."

After listening to Li Xiaozhi's words, Bendo Zhengxin nodded slightly and agreed with him, but suddenly he seemed to think of something, and suddenly asked: "Is it the lord, is it also effective to imitate the ambition of Yi Zhong Gong and seize the world?"

Ben Duo Zhengxin suddenly asked this question, and Li Xiao was very surprised for a while. This was a statement from the heart.

Li Xiao turned his head to look at Bendo Zhengxin, only to see that he couldn't avoid looking away, as if waiting for the answer.

Li Xiao pondered for a while.

At this time, the sound of horseshoes sounded.

An envoy came galloping in front of him on a horse, stopped in front of Li Xiao, and reported to him: "Thanks to the lord, three miles ahead is Nagasawa Castle."

After Li Xiao heard this, he immediately put aside to answer Ben Duo's honesty, and asked the envoy: "How about the defense of the city?"

Shifan said: "From the news of the ninjas' inquiries, the city is already on guard. Obviously, the enemy guards are ready to fight against the city."

Hearing that, Li Xiao took the horse's rein, clamped the whip under his arm, and said loudly: "Bring the map."

As soon as Li Xiao's voice fell, the two trot sideways, opening a map to the left and right in front of Li Xiaoma's head.

Li Xiao moved the whip to a point on the map, and asked to the envoy: "Where has Shengangbei arrived now?"

The envoy said in reply: "It is almost close to the bottom of Nagazawa East City, and at the same time, it is not far from the rich and rugged city."

Li Xiao nodded and looked at the map. Nagazawa Castle is divided into two cities, named Nagazawa East Castle and Nagazawa West Castle, which are opposite each other across the valleys, forming horns of each other.

And it was a strong castle built since the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and it was also an obstacle to Li Xiao's advancement in Toyama Castle.

The post of the chief priest was appointed here at Terashima, one of the two walls of the family of the chief priest, to guard Nagazawa Castle.

There is a rich and rugged city near Nagasawa Castle.

And these three cities are all located in Fuchu Town, Toyama City today.

Li Xiao couldn't help laughing when he heard that the lord of the two cities were appointed by Temple Island respectively.

These two people stayed with the Jinbao Naga, and together they were the retainers of the Jinbao family of the Takeda family.

However, since the news that they had lived in the Takeda family of Otodori along with the last time was leaked, they were all held hostage in Toyama Castle.

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Moreover, Uesugi Kenshin's main force is now in the middle, even if they want to reverse, they will never have the courage.

At the same time, release Jincheng.

Uesugi, the combined forces of the Jinbao family, have just arrived, and in front of them is the interception army assembled by Hongan Temple.

Uesugi Kenshin, the chief priest of the gods is watching the formation together at the head of the city, and behind them is a row of Uesugi, the generals of the gods.

Seeing the Hongan Temple army lined up under the city, they did not have any worry at all, but looked at their opponents with a very relaxed expression.

Indeed, facing the rabble crowd of Hongan Temple, they did not worry too much.

But at this moment, an envoy rushed over and reported to Uesugi Kenshin: "The lord, Takeda general Li Xiao, has left the city of Chengsheng, and is now coming straight to Toyama Castle along the banks of the Shentong River. "

As soon as the voice fell, the generals of Uesugi Jinbao's family who had just looked relaxed, all their faces changed. . ..