As the coalition forces pressed on, the confidence that the daimyo, including Maeda Toshiie, Nakamura Kazushi, and Ikoma Chimasa, had finally built up was suddenly hit.
Ling Feng naturally knew that, but he didn't care. With Nobu Kamiizumi, the famous sword master, here, there wouldn't be any trouble for the time being. Of course, the current situation is also very critical. He must not lose. Once he fails once, he will be
The hearts of the army were shattered. But the situation at this time was just like Cao Cao's battle of Guandu. Although it seemed to be full of crises, it was also an opportunity. If Ling Feng could defeat the coalition forces in one fell swoop, he would be able to lay the foundation for unifying Dongyi.
In the afternoon, thirty miles away from Fushimi Castle, inside the coalition camp.
At this time, Tokugawa Hidetadasa, the son of Tokugawa Ieyasu, and various daimyo gathered together to discuss the plan to attack Fushimi Castle.
At present, the main names of the coalition include Mouri Hideaki, Kobayakawa Hideaki, Uesugi Sadakatsu, and Ukita Hidetaka, who represent the four major clan clans. In addition, there are Asano Nagamasa, Ishida Mitsunari, Maeda Genki, Nagasuke Masaie, and Masuzu.
Tian Changsheng and other successors of Wu Fengxing.
In addition, there are the famous names of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's retainers such as Kato Kiyomasa, who is known as the Seven Guns of the Sacred Mountain, Takenori Zaiya, Katagiri Kakumoto, Kato Yoshiaki, Hirano Choyasu, Wakisaka Yasuharu and so on.
There are also Tokugawa Ieyasu's retainers, such as Sakai Tadatsuki, Honda Tadakatsu, Kambara Yasumasa, Ii Naomasa, who are known as the Four Tokugawa Kings, plus Matsudaira Yasutada, Naito Masashige, Hiraiwa Ochikichi, Torii Motada, Okubo Tadashi, Hattori Hanzo
, Takagi Kiyohide, Yonezu Hisashiharu, Watanabe Moritsuna, Torii Tadahiro, Okubo Tadatsusa, and Hachiya Sadatji, known as the Sixteen Divine Generals of Tokugawa.
In addition to the daimyo, there are also many great swordsmen gathered together, including Miyamoto Musashi, Itō Ittousai, Sasaki Kojiro, Makabe Anyuken, Tōgō Shigeki, Moroka Kazuha, etc. Of course, the more important thing is Tsukahara Fu.
It is said that the two strong swordsmen Zhong Juan Zizhai also agreed to help.
At this time, the daimyo of all parties had the support of two sword masters and many great swordsmen, and their high-level combat power had exceeded that of Horio Yoshiharu's side, not to mention the superiority in military strength, and they felt that they were sure of victory.
Therefore, the strategy they came up with from their discussion was to besiege the city openly and crush it. Of course, although they felt that the winning rate was high, they also wanted to reduce losses, so they would not directly attack the city, but send ninjas to send a message to Horio Yoshiharu.
The various daimyo who were tied to the chariot were lured to defection on certain conditions.
A moment later, Fushimi Castle, Toyotomi Hideyori's official residence.
At this time, although Ling Feng had already dominated Fushimi Castle, Toyotomi Hideyori was still nominally in charge, so matters were discussed here.
Nakamura Kazushi said: "My lord, now the enemy has set up camp thirty miles outside Fushimi Castle and is besieging it on all sides. People in the city are now in panic. Please tell me how to defend against the enemy!"
Toyotomi Hideyori, Maeda Toshiie, Ikoma Ochimasa, Fukushima Masanori and other famous names also expressed concern. After all, they have defected to "Horio Yoshiharu". Even if they change camps, their territory will inevitably be reduced. But if Ling Feng
If this side wins, not only will they not have to reduce their territory, but they will also be able to expand their family territory. Therefore, except for a few traitors who have long been in cahoots with Tokugawa Tadahide and other coalition forces, the other daimyo still hope that Ling Feng will win.
Ling Feng smiled and said: "We already have a strategy to defeat the enemy, but it shouldn't be revealed. You guys just rest assured!"
Toyotomi Hideyori, Maeda Toshiie and others were doubtful. In the current situation, the enemy's army was several times larger than our own, and the chance of victory was low. However, nothing is absolute. When Oda Nobunaga started his career, he also had an outnumbered enemy.
Imagawa Yoshimoto was defeated in the Hazama battle. Therefore, they still had some hope for Ling Feng. Moreover, their lives were in Ling Feng's hands, so naturally they did not dare to change camps easily.
Subsequently, many ninjas invaded Fushimi Castle to deliver messages, hoping to instigate the rebellion of Maeda Toshiie and other daimyo.
However, due to the strict surveillance and control by Ling Feng's Dragon Guard and Dragon Whale Guard, these big names had no chance to rebel even if they wanted to.
Of course, the coalition forces did not expect to win by instigating rebellion. The main purpose was to plant a seed in the latter's heart. Once the battle situation was unfavorable, this seed would quickly take root and sprout, causing Horio Yoshiharu's camp to be defeated like a mountain.
Immediately, Tokugawa Hidetada and other daimyo led their troops to five miles away from Fushimi Castle. They formed a formation and covered the ground, but they did not rush to attack.
Ling Feng switched to the identity of Sword Master Kamiizumi Nobu and led the Dragon Guard and Dragon Whale Guard to the top of the city, preparing to fight. The leader of the Yellow Dragon Guard disguised himself as Horio Yoshiharu to stabilize the daimyo.
At this time, a middle-aged swordsman with a short beard came out of Tokugawa Hidetada's main formation. He was Yagyu Munenomi, the son of Yagyu Munen, one of the three dogs of the Yagyu family, and a famous Shinin
A great swordsman.
Yagyu Munaki looked at Ling Feng, first bowed and saluted, and then said loudly: "Master, Horio Yoshiharu went against the grain and harmed two great men, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu. He is really an unfaithful and unjust person. Why should I do it for my master?"
Efficacy? Master wants to promote the new Yin-ryu, and all the daimyo are willing to give their full support. Moreover, His Majesty the Emperor has agreed to canonize Master as the Sword Master who protects the country. Please consider it carefully, Master!"
Tokugawa Hidetada and other great names also nodded in agreement, and took out the "Emperor" decree to express their sincerity.
There is no doubt that this is another strategy of the coalition forces. In their eyes, although Horio Yoshiharu has some talents, his family background is too shallow. Without the sword master Kamiizumi Nobu to stabilize people's hearts, they will immediately fall apart and be destroyed without any effort. If Ling Feng
It's true, this strategy has a high chance of success.
However, they were destined to be disappointed. Because this sword master was just Ling Feng pretending. At this time, Ling Feng spoke calmly, imitating Shang Quanxin's tone and said: "The priority is to attack the city, and the priority is to attack the heart. Yes, Zong Yan's
The art of war teaching is indeed good! However, on the battlefield, there is no reason to surrender before fighting! However, I can also give you a chance. I will lay my sword here and let you challenge me. No matter who it is, if you can fight in a duel
If you defeat me, you will win this battle, and all our great names will surrender!"
Han Lei pretending to be Horio Yoshiharu also said at the right time: "That's true!"
Maeda Toshiie and other daimyo were disappointed, thinking that this was Horio Yoshiharu's plan. However, although this strategy could demoralize the opponent, it was not too good to win. However, Kamizumi Nobu was a swordsman after all, so basically
There was no possibility of defeat. Therefore, they did not speak out to stop it.
But Yagyu Munomi looked happy and said: "Okay!"
If it were someone else, he wouldn't be sure yet, but with Tsukahara Fuden, the senior swordsman who once taught Master Izumi Nobu, he would be more sure. If this battle can be resolved peacefully, including Maeda Toshiie's side,
Daimyo, all daimyo should praise the Yagyu family.
However, before he could invite Tsukahara Buden, at this moment, a middle-aged swordsman flashed and came to the city gate, saying loudly: "Miyamoto Musashi comes to challenge!"