In late autumn and early winter, while the Bank of Japan was using various channels to build an anti-Mitsuyo alliance, the Miyo army's invasion of Izumi and Hanoi was also in full swing.
Because of the non-aggression agreement with Araki Murashige, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu was unable to use the Yodogawa River to send troops, so he could only attack the Kawachi Kingdom through the Yamato River, with Shinohara Chofusa as the vanguard.
As a partial force, Nobuyasu Azaya's Awaji soldiers rushed into Izumi Province at the same time to cover the flanks of Miyoshi's army.
The Yodogawa and Yamato River are the two most important rivers in the Osaka Plain.
The Yodogawa River flows from the Kyoto Basin into the Osaka Plain, and the Yamato River flows from the Nara Basin into the Osaka Plain. The two rivers converge in the Sakai Port Osaka area, forming a good port landform at the seaport.
Sakai and Osaka belong to the north and south respectively, and are actually one entity. The sand island at the mouth of the sea facilitates the exchange of large ships for small ones, and sea transportation for river transportation. It has been the most important foreign trade hub in recent times since ancient times.
The Yodogawa and Yamato Rivers run through the Osaka Plain. Although they cause flooding from time to time, the alluvial plains along the coast are also the best fertile fields.
The Yodogawa River is the geographical dividing line between Hanoi Kingdom and Settsu Kingdom, and the Yamato River crosses Hanoi Kingdom, which not only nourishes the fertile fields on both sides of the river, but also serves as an important transportation line for water transportation in and out of Hanoi Kingdom.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu entered Hanoi country through the Yamato River water transport logistics line.
The heirs of the Hosokawa Mibuchi family, which dominated Izumi and Kitakawachi, were fighting among themselves. The Izumi-Hosokawa family was afraid of the Miyoshi family because of the last Miyoshi invasion, and this time they were still retreating steadily.
The Awaji people fought against Hosokawa Motonsune in Izumi Province, and Mibuchi Haruka of Kitakogenchi was defeated as soon as they fought against Miyoshi's army, losing the important town of Wakae Castle directly.
Wakae Castle is the hub of central Hanoi, and Miyoshi Yoshitsugu personally guards here. Hatakeyama Takamasa, who is staring south at Takaya Castle, does not dare to move.
Shinohara Chofusa led his troops further into the North Kawachi area, and the Mibuchi Haru member of Iimoriyama Castle was beaten to the point where he complained endlessly and kept asking for help from Konki Shiba leader behind him.
While the Miyoshi family was expanding their victory, Shiba Yiyin had returned to Duowenshan City in the recent Shiba territory, and the anti-Miyoshi alliance was born.
Araki Murashige of Settsu Province fell out with the Miyoshi family, and Hatano Hideharu of Tamba Province mobilized the army and made a gesture of being ready to go south at any time.
The Neraizu went north to Izumi Province and helped the Izumi-Hosokawa family stabilize their position. The Zaigazu were hired by the Shiba family and entered Sakai Port Osaka, and the atmosphere with the Sakai Port defenders of the Miyoshi family was tense.
Tsutsui Junkei of Yamato Kingdom mobilized the Ni soldiers to enter the southern Kawachi area to support Hatakeyama Takamasa of Takaya Castle, and Mibuchi Haru of Iimoriyama Castle finally received reinforcements from the Shiba Territory.
Threats came from all directions, and the Miyoshi family became quarrelsome. Miyoshi Yoshitsugu of Wakae City had to recall the generals from the front during the war to hold a major military meeting.
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Ruojiang City, meeting hall.
In the main seat, Miyoshi Yoshitsugi had a cold face and said nothing. The quarrels of a group of retainers almost broke the ceiling, but she didn't even bother to listen.
Those quarreling on the stage are just pawns, while the real bosses hide behind and manipulate public opinion, and no one speaks out.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugi glanced away.
Miyoshi Yasunaga, who was stationed at Sakai Port to control the logistics, Nobuyasu Anzai, who was attacking Izumi Province's protective flank, and the vanguard general Shinohara Nagabo who was attacking Kitakogenchi, all three of them were wandering outside, keeping their mouths shut.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugi secretly resented that there was no one easy to deal with among the foxes, big and small, so it was difficult for her as a house supervisor.
Because he was deceived by Matsunagahide, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu was far away in Settsu Kingdom, and watched helplessly as the three Miyoshis were easily defeated by Oda Nobunaga's army of Kamiro.
Afterwards, the shogunate organized the Battle of Settsu. Miyoshi Yoshitsugu saw that he could not do anything and voluntarily surrendered to the shogunate. The Miyoshi family was forced to withdraw from Nishisettsu and return to Shikoku.
These two incidents did great harm to Miyoshi Yoshitsugu's prestige. The popularity that Miyoshi Nagakei had accumulated when he helped her rise to power was exhausted, and the position of the family governor was in jeopardy.
She originally thought that Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Oda Nobunaga were fighting within the shogunate, and the Miyoshi family could use Ashikaga Shogun's imperial letter as an excuse to return to Kojo, so that they could earn some benefits and maintain their own status.
Who would have known that Ashikaga Yoshiki was untrue to his words and denied the existence of the Gouchishu, putting Miyoshi Yoshitsugi in a dilemma.
If she retreats now, the faction within the Miyoshi family that is dissatisfied with her will become even more arrogant. If she does not retreat, the Miyoshi family will have to face off against Shiba Yiyin again.
When Miyoshi went to Luo for the Changqing Festival, the Miyoshi family was severely punished by Shiba Yoshigan. Later, in the battle of Oda Miyoshi's Kyoto, the Miyoshi family had no chance to confront the Shiba family and was defeated.
Now that they heard that Shiba Yoshigan was going to lead troops to fight, many Miyoshiji warriors were so frightened that their legs weakened.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu had no choice but to convene a military meeting this time. It was really inappropriate to recall the frontline generals. If something went wrong on the frontline while everyone was quarreling, who would bear the responsibility?
But Miyoshi Yoshitsugu had to do this, because if left unchecked, the military morale of the Miyoshi family would collapse before the war even started.
The name of Shiba Yoshigan is like a curse, making all the Miyoshihime warriors tremble with fear.
After listening to the useless noises of the retainers for a long time, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu's ears started to hurt. She had lost her patience and decided to personally guide public opinion.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu scolded a few words, suppressed the voices of the retainers, and then asked Shinohara Nagatoro.
"Master Shinohara, what is the current situation on the front line?"
Shinohara Nagabo glanced at Miyoshi Yoshitsugu, she was surprised that this young house governor could bear to wait until now to speak.
She said solemnly.
"Don't worry, Governor, Sanbuchi Haru is just one of the ministers who appraises everyone, and is not famous for his military formations.
The conflict between the Izumi Hosokawa family and the Mibuchi family was incomprehensible, and the Hosokawa retainers in the northern Kawachi area had no intention of making wedding clothes for them. The war went very smoothly.
Now that the army has reached Jiubao Temple and is setting up camp, I have time to rush back to participate in the discussion."
Shinohara Nagabo's tone was not small, and she hinted that this pointless military discussion was a waste of her time.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu smiled awkwardly, saying that it was indeed inappropriate to call someone back in the middle of a battle because he would not accept military orders abroad.
But before Miyoshi Yoshitsugu could speak, Miyoshi Yasunaga had already taken over and said.
"Shinohara-hime, you can't say that.
There is a cloud in the sky, and the strategy is being planned to win a victory thousands of miles away.
War is not farming, you just have to work hard. Major war matters must be done carefully and carefully before going to war.
Even if you are farming, you have to look at the sky to eat, and you have to look at the ground to plant, and you also need to pay attention to the skills."
Miyoshi Yasunaga is the leader of the Miyoshi clan. He is old and senior. Now he is stationed at Sakai Port and takes care of the army's logistics. He has considerable authority.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu may have to save dignity for Shinohara Nagafusa, but Miyoshi Yasunaga doesn't have to worry too much.
The most prestigious Mihaoshi sisters in the Mihaoshi family are all dead, and the next most prestigious Mihaoshi sisters are also dead.
Nowadays, even someone with a status like Shinohara Chofusa can jump out and give orders and lead the Awa clan to fight against the Sanki clan. Miyoshi Yasucho is really unconvinced.
Shinohara Nagafusa smiled coldly, and was also very unhappy with Miyoshi Yasunaga who relied on his elders to show off his elders.
She knew in her heart that the calls for peace and truce that had been heard recently in Sanhao's house were caused by this Sanhao sect leader who was fanning the flames behind the scenes. Ji Ji, who was fighting at the front, was also shaken.
Of course Shinohara Nagafusa, who advocated the war faction, did not like this representative of the peace faction.
Shinohara Chofusa is where she is today because she has a firm grip on the Awa clan and the Sanuki clan. She has the opportunity to grab hold of these two powerful armies of the three good clans, just because it is wartime and she is a general.
Her power comes from the war. If this war stops now, it will be very detrimental to Shinohara Chofusa. She needs to stabilize her position through military exploits.
Even if there is a truce, you must first fight a good battle and establish your prestige before making any further considerations.
In order to deal with the Shiba family, Shinohara Chofusa had been carefully preparing for a long time. Of course she was not satisfied with the fact that Miyoshi Yasunaga was shouting from behind to shake the morale of the army.
Shinohara Nagafusa sneered and said.
"Then I would like to ask Mr. Mihao Kangchang, what is your secret today?"
Miyoshi Yasunaga had already prepared a lot of speeches, but at this moment, all the words he said were correct and well-tongued.
"Tsuda-don is a wise and powerful man, and he is an extraordinary man from the samurai family. In recent years, the samurai family respects Tsuta-den far more than the current Ashikaga shogun in Kyoto.
This time the shogunate acted very smartly and invited Tsuta-den to take charge of the Western Konki military affairs. We should have understood the power of this and should not ignore it.
As soon as Tsutado came forward, Araki Murashige immediately tore up the agreement, Hatano Hideharu also wanted to join the battle, and the pressure on our northern army increased dramatically.
The Genlai people, the Zahe people, and the Yamato Ni Corps all responded to Jindo Hall's call in the south and sent troops to embarrass us.
The Zaga clan even entered the Sakai Port and Osaka area through the relationship with Ishiyama Honganji Temple, and our logistics supplies were right under their noses.
I heard that the Maeda interests of the Shiba leader have arrived at Iimoriyama Castle with troops in recent days and will soon confront us.
Family Governor, we can no longer fight, we should send envoys to negotiate with Jinduodian.
With Jindoden's noble character, we can argue with reason and explain the truth of the imperial letter. He will definitely understand our difficulties and allow us to withdraw our troops and retreat unscathed."
Although Miyoshi Yasunaga promised Takada Haruno that she would betray him at the critical moment, she is still an old official of the Miyoshi family.
Not to mention how deep her feelings are for the Sanhao family, even if we only talk about the relationship of interests, it will be a gain for both sides and a loss for both sides.
If Miyoshi Yoshitsugu can be persuaded to surrender and retreat and not start a war with the Shiba family, this will be the best outcome for Miyoshi Yasunaga, and she will definitely try her best to facilitate this.
After all, the Miyoshi family sent troops to respond to Ashikaga Yoshiaki's call and participate in Nobunaga's siege.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki acted dishonestly in this matter. The Ashikaga General, who talks about the Tianxian in his mouth, wipes his buttocks with straw paper as he writes letters, and then refuses to admit it after saying he doesn't admit it? Is there such a ridiculous thing in the world?
As long as the Miyoshi family firmly grasps the matter of the Gouchishu and argues with Yoshihiro Ushiba, Yoshihiro Ushiba's character and morality cannot be as shameless and unrepentant as Yoshiaki Ashikaga.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu hesitated, obviously a little bit persuaded by Miyoshi Yasunaga.
Shinohara's chief housekeeper was moved and became anxious. Whether he could soar into the sky was all bet on this war. How could he allow Miyoshi Yasunaga to destroy it?
she snapped.
"Lord Mihao Kangchang, the war is approaching, please be careful with your words and don't ruin the morale of our military with your nonsense!
Governor, please don't believe the rumors outside. The war situation is far from that serious.
Although Araki Murashige claimed to have torn up the non-aggression agreement, her military strength strictly adhered to the boundaries and did not give our army a chance to misjudge.
Hatano Hideharu indeed mobilized the military, but our ninjas never discovered that Tamba State's messenger was in contact with Settsu State.
Without the approval of the Settsu clan, the Tanba clan is not adjacent to us. Couldn't they fly over and fight us?
After all, Araki Murashige and Hatano Hideharu are both waiting and watching. They just want to be on the side of the winner. Whoever wins, they will help!
Until the war situation is clear, they will not be a threat to us.
As for the Zaigas, they were hired by Harano Takada of Sakai Port, but that was because Ishiyama Honganji was worried that we would take the opportunity to capture Harano Takada and harm the interests of the Ichigo clan on the Hokurikudo trade route.
As long as we don't touch the interests of Yixiang Zong, Master Xianru of Shishan will not be willing to be our enemy. Yixiang Zong has started a war in the Oda territory, and Yixiang Zong has no time to care about it.
As for Tsutsui Junkei of Yamato, she covets Kofukuji Temple and has been blocked by the Shiba family several times. Will she do her best to help the Shiba family fight?"
Shinohara Chofusa wanted to rise to the top through this battle, so he naturally considered every aspect and prepared for a good fight.
There was something meaningful in her words, and Miyoshi Yoshitsugu nodded frequently as he listened.
Miyoshi Yasunaga retorted.
"What about the Nerai people? If the Izumi-Hosokawa family and the Nerai people join forces and go north to harass the Yamato River and Sakai Port area, what will happen to our army's logistics?"
Shinohara Chofusa looked at the calm Nozaya Nozaya and said.
"Our army's flanks are in danger. Why doesn't Mr. Miyoshi Yasuda ask Mr. Nobuyasu Anzhai what I am doing?"
Azaya Nobuyasu's Awaji people are fighting against Izumi. Of course, she has the final say as to whether their flanks are stable or not.
Miyoshi Yasunaga felt proud that Shinohara Nagafusa was finally framed by him.
Anzai Nobuyasu and I had an appointment, and they were both in the rebel camp. Miyoshi Yasunaga believed that she would speak for him, so he deliberately brought up the topic and brought the topic to Izumi.
But Miyoshi Yasunaga didn't know that Nobuyasu Anzhai's ideas were not consistent with hers.
Anzhai Nobuyasu's mother, Anzhai Fuyayasu, was one of the four Miyoshi sisters. When Miyoshi Nagakei was determined to go to Luo, Anzhai Fuyayasu was responsible for the conquest of Izumi Country, almost forcing the Izumi Hosokawa family into a desperate situation.
But even with such great achievements, Anzhai Dongkang still didn't end well in the end.
Miyoshi Chokei failed to go to Luo, and one of Miyoshi's four sisters, Toga Ichito, died in the Battle of Yamato. In order to ease the conflicts in the family, Miyoshi Chokei appointed Toga Ichito's daughter as his heir, who was Miyoshi Yoshitsugu.
Shihe Icun died in battle, and also killed Miyoshi Yoshihiro, Miyoshi Changqing's heir, and the entire Miyoshi family's hegemony began to decline.
With such a serious consequence, Shihe Yicun's daughter can still inherit the Mihaoshi family and become the new family governor. How many people can accept it?
However, Miyoshi Changqing, who had great military exploits in the war, was suspicious of Anzhai Dongkang. She believed that Miyoshi Yixian's death was related to Anzhai Dongkang, so he forced her to commit seppuku and died unjustly.
Now that the four Miyoshi sisters and the three Miyoshis are dead, the important ministers in the family have been replaced by Miyoshi Yasunaga and Shinohara Nagafusa, and Miyoshi Yoshitsugu is the governor of the family.
As the daughter of Fuyasu Anzhai, Nobuyasu Anzhai is of the same generation as Yoshitsugu Miyoshi, the daughter of Tokawa Ichino, and they are of similar origins. Why should she live under Miyoshi Yoshitsugu?
Miyoshi Yasunaga was unwilling to rebel, so he was still thinking about suing for peace and withdrawing the troops. But Nobuyasu Anzhai was eager to rebel immediately, and was happy to see Miyoshi Yoshitsugu knocked to the ground by Shiba Yoshigan.
Just because of this slight difference, Miyoshi Yasunaga misjudged and thought that Anzhai Nobukang would speak for him. It was just the slightest difference that made him miss a thousand miles.
