Chapter 2186 Since ancient times, beauty has been like a famous general
Kosaka Masanobu looked into the distance. Although she could not see the state of the battlefield, she could already feel the problem from the sound and direction of the charge.
"No, something's wrong."
Takeda Yoshinobu asked.
"What's wrong?"
Kosaka Masanobu looked at Uesugi Yoshikage and whispered to Takeda Yoshinobu.
"The sound of killing has become weaker, how long has it been...
Fukushima Masanori was a general under Hideyoshi Ichijo. He participated in the tragic war on the peninsula and had a very elite military force under his direct jurisdiction.
Although the Hachisuka Army had the first ambush, it was impossible to defeat the Fukushima Army in one fell swoop.
The confrontation between the two sides lasted less than a meal, and the sound of the charge in front weakened. It must be that one side has overwhelmed the other, and the confrontation has turned into a pursuit and escape."
Takeda Yoshi's confidence began to murmur.
Kosaka Masanobu was right, the Haesuka Army was unable to defeat the Fukushima Army in a short time, so Uesugi Yoshikage planned to lead the cavalry to attack the flanks during the stalemate and overthrow the Fukushima Army in one fell swoop.
But now, the battlefield ahead seems to have decided the winner. If the Hachisuka army is defeated and collapses... then Uesugi Yoshikage's plan...
The two of them did not deliberately avoid Uesugi Yoshikage when talking, it was more like they deliberately leaked it to Uesugi Yoshikage.
The war horse led by Uesugi Yoshikage suddenly snorted and paced uneasily, which startled Uesugi Yoshikage who had his mind elsewhere.
At this moment, there was a noise from behind the team, and Uesugi Yoshikage frowned and scolded.
"What's going on!"
The queues separated, and Uesugi Kagetora, who was not supposed to be here, appeared on horseback in front of Zhuhime. She looked so embarrassed that Zhuji's heart skipped a beat.
Before he even got close, Uesugi Kagetora had already tightened the reins, fell off his horse, stumbled to Uesugi Yoshikage, and shouted.
"The road back is blocked! Cough cough cough..."
The incident happened suddenly and seemed discordant, but the situation was so bad that Uesugi Yoshikage, who had been frightened, calmed down.
She took off her kettle, handed it to Uesugi Kagetora, and said warmly.
"Drink some water and speak slowly."
Kosaka Masanobu on the side nodded secretly.
Yoshikage Uesugi never panics when faced with trouble. An eleven-year-old child can keep his composure and hold his ground. He is a character.
Uesugi Kagetora took two sips from the kettle, took a breath, and spoke eagerly.
"The road back is blocked!
I led people on horseback to walk along the road. Suddenly, flags were raised on the roadside, and there was another burst of bows, arrows and iron cannons. We were unprepared and dozens of people were shot down in an instant.
The enemy's situation was unknown, so I didn't dare to stay any longer, so I rushed back to report the news."
Yoshikage Uesugi asked.
"How many centurions are back?"
Uesugi Kagetora shook his head and said.
"I led a few dozen people ahead, and the rest rescued my colleagues who landed. The two of them fell behind. They were probably almost there. They were probably killed and injured by bow and arrow iron cannons, and more than a dozen people were injured."
Uesugi nodded and asked.
"Did you see the flag clearly?"
Kagetora Uesugi was talking and drawing.
"It's probably this family crest. I'm not familiar with it in Kansai and don't recognize it."
Kosaka Masanobu carefully identified it and said solemnly.
"It's Kato Kiyomasa. She must have gone around Hengdaojinuma, and there was an ambush among us."
Several people looked at each other, trying not to steal the chicken, but being surrounded by others, which was not a pleasant feeling.
At this moment, Yuigahama Yoshinao, who was not far away, started shouting.
"Eldest sister and second sister, look at it!"
Everyone looked in the direction pointed by Yuigahama Yoshi Naoto. That was the river bed, and there was nothing on the river.
Takeda Yoshinobu sighed, and was about to scold his little sister to stop messing around, but Kosaka Masanobu's expression changed, and he pulled her back and said in a deep voice.
"Look carefully, the water seems to have turned red."
Takeda Yoshinobu took a breath and looked into the distance. The battlefield of Tominomori should be in front of him.
Kosaka Masanobu looked at Uesugi Yoshikage and suggested decisively.
"Your Highness, the enemy is coming for us, and there are definitely many of them.
The three Your Highnesses have a distinguished status and cannot make any mistakes. We must retreat immediately!"
Uesugi Yoshikage smiled bitterly.
"Retreat? Where to retreat? The Hazusuka army in front is probably finished, and the back is also blocked.
I don’t know how many enemy troops came, so we retreated rashly. If we couldn’t break through the snipers, we would be attacked from both sides.”
Uesugi Yoshikage felt full of regret at this moment. It was because she thought of things too simply that she fell into a dilemma.
This road was sandwiched between a river and a swamp. It was muddy and difficult to navigate. The cavalry could not move quickly. If they were stuck and unable to raise their horses, even an elite person like him would be killed by the sea of people.
Kosaka Masanobu pointed to the other side of the river and said.
"Cross the river."
Uesugi Yoshikage and Takeda Yoshinobu were stunned and said in unison.
"Crossing the river?"
Kosaka Masanobu nodded.
"Cross the river, take Toba Street, rush to Koeda Bridge quickly, and return to the Rikyu Palace."
Yoshikage Uesugi looked uncertain.
"The water is deep in the cold autumn, and our men are all well-armed elites. We are afraid of sinking, and the current in this section is very fast, making it difficult to cross."
Kosaka Masanobu said seriously.
"Throw away all the dry food, take off your clothes, put the backup dry clothes on your head, and ask some Ji warriors and their horses to block the water in the upper stream. The three of you will wait for the current to slow down and quickly cross the river.
As long as the three Your Highnesses return to Toba Rikyu safely, everyone else can do whatever they want."
Uesugi attractions nod.
"Kosaka-sama said yes, just do as you say."
At this time, Uesugi Yoshikage and Takeda Yoshinobu were already in chaos. They had never experienced a major battle. Fortunately, the veteran Kosaka Masanobu was there and quickly pointed out a way out.
Although the river is cold and fast in autumn, as long as there are enough Ji warriors to form a human wall, it is not difficult to ford it. After all, it is approaching the dry season of winter, so how deep can the river get.
The real trouble is how to convince the elite Ji warriors to abandon their clothes, as well as the dry food and luggage they carry.
The island country is poor, and Warrior Ji's equipment is expensive. No one's money or food comes from strong winds, so how can they be willing to throw it away?
But what are the identities of the three divine sisters? Only they can return safely. Even if they lose many weapons and equipment, it is only a matter of words to make up for it.
But if the three sisters were to crash in this place, everyone would not have a good life even if they returned alive.
Which one is less important and which one is more serious? Everyone present has a clear idea.
As for the trouble of getting sick when the autumn wind blows due to wet clothes after crossing the river, Kosaka Masanobu also suggested a solution.
I gathered dry clothes and carried them on my head across the river for the three young highnesses to change. Others were just sick. If I hung my head on my waist and went out to fight, my life might not be my own. I was afraid of getting sick from the wind.
Uesugi Yoshikage's opening is the humanistic quality of later generations. Kosaka Masanobu is willing to explain one more thing, that is, because of Uesugi Yoshikage's status.
In fact, everyone present knew that the enemy troops were surrounding them. If the three young highnesses could not return safely, even if everyone survived the battle, their honor would be lost if they returned, and life would be worse than death.
As long as these three young ancestors can be sent away safely, everyone can do anything.
Kosaka Masanobu's order was quickly executed, and all the Hime warriors removed their armor with a cold face, and wiped their rust-proof armor every day, and were ruthlessly abandoned on the roadside.
Teams of Ji warriors drove their beloved horses into the river. The cool autumn water made the horses neigh in fright. They didn't understand why their masters did this.
Then Warrior Ji entered the water with her arms folded, blocking the rapid river.
Hundreds of Ji warriors built a human wall in the river, which means the water is shallow during the dry season in autumn and winter, and the water just reaches the chest.
The water flow blocked by the human wall seemed to have slowed down a lot, and the three young highnesses carefully entered the water. Yuigahama Yoshinao even subconsciously shouted.
"It's so cold."
Takeda Yoshinobu looked back at his three sisters, and Yuigahama Yoshinao quickly covered his mouth, lowered his head and followed the sisters.
Kosaka Masanobu watched the three young ancestors crossing the river on the bank, sweating in his hands.
They saw that they had just walked two-thirds of the way, when a warrior girl behind them couldn't stand, and the three warrior girls on the left and right fell into the water together and were swept away along the current.
Fortunately, this little accident happened and no more trouble occurred. The three divine sisters finally crossed the river safely, which made everyone breathe a sigh of relief.
Kosaka Masanobu said to Uesugi Kagetora beside him.
"Your Majesty Kagetora, let's cross the river too."
Uesugi Kagetora was also sweating when he saw it, and he was more nervous than crossing the river himself, so he nodded.
"Okay, Mr. Kosaka, please go first."
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By the time Kosaka Masanobu arrived on the other side, a bonfire had been set up by the river. The moist firewood was burning black smoke, which was very choking. The three sisters were warming themselves by the fire and changing clothes.
Kosaka Masanobu's eyes narrowed and he scolded him.
"Who started the fire? Put it out!"
As soon as Uesugi Yoshikage stepped forward, he heard Kosaka Masanobu cursing and said embarrassedly.
"I asked you to light the fire. Is there any problem?"
Kosaka Masanobu was choked and just about to speak, the sound of conch shells and war drums suddenly came from the distance, not on the other side, but on this side.
Uesugi Kagetora, who was behind him, happened to step forward and whispered.
"About seventy or eighty people were swept away by the water when crossing the river. We haven't had time to count the exact number."
Kosaka Masanobu said nothing. She looked into the distance and seemed to see the enemy troops approaching in formation. Then she looked back and saw the cold and tired Ji warriors behind her, abandoning their harpooned horses.
Finally, her eyes swept across Uesugi Yoshikage, Yuigahama Yoshinao, and stopped on Takeda Yoshinobu's face.
Kosaka Masanobu squinted his eyes, and his stern face showed a hint of tenderness, as if he had made up his mind.
"Your Highness Uesugi Kagetora."
"Hi."
"The three young highnesses are entrusted to you. You can take the cedars to protect them and go north. Don't go to Xiaozhi Bridge, go to Katsura River, and go to Shoryuji Castle."
Uesugi Kagetora was stunned and asked.
"Aren't we going back to Toba Palace? Why are we going to Shoryuji Castle?"
Kosaka Masanobu is decisive.
"Toba cannot leave the palace. The enemy troops will definitely be blocking the banks of the Kamogawa River, waiting for you to fall into their trap. Only by walking towards the Katsura River in the opposite direction can you seize the weak point and break out.
Remember, don’t hesitate to use your power, don’t hesitate to fight when you encounter enemies along the way, just break through and leave. If you rush to Shengryuji Castle, you will be safe.”
Uesugi Kagetora looked at Uesugi Yoshikage, hesitant whether he should agree or not.
Takeda Yoshinobu stared at Kosaka Masanobu and asked.
"Mom... no, Master Kousaka, won't you come with us?"
Kosaka Masanobu pointed to the increasingly clear sound of war drums in the distance and said with a wry smile.
"If we go together, no one will be able to leave. Hurry up and mount your horses. Don't delay. The Takeda people will cut off the rear for you."
Takeda Yoshinobu suddenly became excited, his eyes turned red and he roared angrily.
"I won't leave, and I won't leave if you don't leave!"
Kosaka Masanobu was stunned, subconsciously touched Takeda Yoshinobu's hair, and said with mixed feelings.
"Silly boy, my life has come to an end, but your life has just begun..."
Takeda Yoshinobu suddenly felt that his vision went dark and he lost consciousness.
Withdrawing his fist, Kosaka Masanobu carefully picked up Takeda Yoshinobu, handed it to Uesugi Kagetora, and then bowed deeply to Uesugi Yoshikage.
"Your Highness Yoshinobu, I leave it to you."
Uesugi Yoshikage hesitated to speak, and looked at the decisive Kosaka Masanobu with complex eyes, and finally just nodded.
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Watching the Uesugi people disappearing on horseback, Kosaka Masanobu subconsciously touched his hair again and accidentally brushed off a trace of white hair.
Looking at the strand of white hair, she laughed dumbly, let go and threw it in the wind.
I am really old...yes, I am also over forty. I am no longer the young girl I was back then, but have become an old woman.
She couldn't help but think of the first time she met Takeda Shingen, the first time he accompanied her on the battlefield, the first time he received her love letter, the first time he saw her so sad, and the first time he went crazy with her in Yantian City...
Yantian Castle... changed the life of Takeda Shingen and the life of Kosaka Masanobu.
Shiba Yigen, maybe he is really the reincarnation of Tamamo Mae, otherwise I really don’t know how to explain why I am so obsessed with him.
Takeda Yoshinobu.. She is the child of Takeda Shingen and Shiba Yoshigan.. She is also the child of my Kosaka Masanobu..
Kosaka Masanobu couldn't help laughing.
Since ancient times, beauties are like famous generals, and they are not allowed to grow old in the world... Kosaka Masanobu is not only a beauty, but also a famous general, and he is also a poor person trapped in love...
Perhaps, this ending is the best.
For the people they love, for their children, die on the battlefield, when they are not so old and ugly.
In this way, in the memories of Takeda Shingen and Shiba Yoshigan, they are neither aging nor ugly.
Kosaka Masanobu laughed, feeling suddenly inexplicably happy. She turned around and looked at the enemy troops appearing in the distance, becoming eager to try.
Looking to the left and right, the Takeda people, stripped of their weapons and invaded by the river, were starving, cold, and lacked war horses.
In front of him, countless enemies were showing their figures and rushing toward him fiercely.
Kosaka Masanobu raised his spear and shouted.
"Hisashi warriors of the Takeda family! Let these despicable Kansai guys see the bravery of the Kanto warriors!
Chi Bei! Charge with me!"
"Chibe! Chibei! Chibei!"
At the moment when the horse was galloping, Kosaka Masanobu's last tear was also carried away by the wind.