Togoro is an ordinary auxiliary soldier of the Oda family. He is currently running under the gate in front of Inabayama Castle. As an auxiliary soldier, on a normal battlefield, he does not need to wear a tamaru and hold a spear to fight.
He fought fierce enemies. However, during the siege, he had to face the threat of death.
At this moment, his task is to throw the sandbags on his body into the moat in front of him and fill up a small section of the moat in front of him, so that his own rams and ladders can attack.
The rain of arrows from the top of the city kept greeting them, but Togoro was not afraid now. Because the archers of their Oda family were also constantly suppressing the top of the city, which relieved them a lot of pressure. And Togoro was not afraid at all.
Not far to the left of Goro, there is a huge watchtower - it has obviously attracted a lot of firepower. The arrows fired at Togoro are basically targeted at that watchtower, not Togoro and several other people carrying them on their backs.
Sandbag companion.
Soon, the ram car at the front had been pushed to the edge of the moat, and a large number of feather arrows were shot at the ram car. Several auxiliary soldiers and soldiers hiding behind the ram car waved desperately, signaling Togoro and others.
Hurry up and rush forward. Togoro glanced at the distance between his current position and the moat and the arrows stuck in twos and threes on the ground in front of him, and gritted his teeth. As an ashigaru of the Oda family, it is inevitable that someone will fight for the Oda family.
This is the moment of life! Their family has been like this for generations!
Togoro let out a low roar, and he and a dozen of his companions around him carried sandbags and sprinted towards the moat. The Saito family archers at the head of the city immediately noticed them and greeted them with sharp arrows. A friend from the same hometown next to Togoro
He was hit in the thigh by an arrow, and after screaming, he dropped the sandbag in his hand, fell to the ground and hugged his leg, wailing. And a brother walking in front of Togoro was shot in the face by an arrow, and he remained silent.
He fell down with a sigh, and blood spattered on Togoro's sandbag.
Togoro himself was not much better. There were already two feather arrows stuck on the sandbag, and one of the feather arrows almost flew past his left hand! Fortunately, he was not shot, but followed the rest.
Ten of his companions rushed to the moat and threw the sandbags into the moat with all their strength. With the loud "crash" of the sandbags entering the water, Togoro turned around and started to run away. Water splashed on his calves, which seemed to indicate to him
As the danger approached, sure enough, another burst of arrows was fired at them from the top of the city, and another unlucky companion was shot to death. However, Togoro, who was lucky, finally ran back with great difficulty.
After he escaped to the safe rear, he couldn't help but immediately turned to look at the battlefield. Nearly a thousand auxiliary soldiers who shouldered the same mission as him also rushed towards the moat carrying sandbags. The mighty formation made Togoro couldn't help but feel
I feel my own insignificance, and the insignificance of the Saito family archers at the top of the city. They may be able to shoot one of them to death, but how can they manage so many sandbags?
Under the massive offensive of the Oda family, several sections of the moat in front of the west castle of Inabayama Castle were filled in before noon. The water in the moat overflowed the river channel and soaked the land under the castle. The Oda family samurai who directed the rush car,
Immediately and slowly pushed the cart over the uneven sandbags across the moat, and officially arrived at the gate of Inabayama Castle!
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Komaki Genta looked at the rapid progress of the Oda family and couldn't help but let out a long sigh. The Saito family's lack of manpower allowed the Oda family to break through to the city so easily. He immediately ordered the archers to start using rockets to attack the rams under the city, and several barrels of boiling oil were also used.
It was poured onto the truck.
Soon, the first rush car was set on fire. However, because the moisture in the land in front of the city gate was not conducive to burning, and the Oda family used water from the moat to put out the fire, it did not cause many casualties to the Oda family.
As the archer's attention was diverted to the city gate, the Oda family soldiers and auxiliary soldiers in the distance were able to quickly advance to the city wall, and ladders were set up on the city wall.
When the Oda family began to climb the ladder, casualties also began to increase. The ashigaru on the ladder were targets for the defenders, making it difficult to effectively dodge attacks. Inabayama Castle stored a large number of wood, rolling stones, and feather arrows, which made it difficult for the defenders to
There was no need to be frugal. Rolling stones and logs were thrown down the ladder one after another. The Ashigaru of the Oda family who climbed at the front had to use their shields to resist these attacks, but they were always unable to do so. There were often ashigaru
He was knocked down directly from the ladder and even knocked over the friendly troops behind him.
At this time, under the city, several more rams from the Oda family were pushed up, pointing directly at the city gate. However, the Saito army at the top of the city was obviously experienced in many battles, and was always able to skillfully destroy or ignite each car.
The Oda family's attack was in vain. The Oda family's archers on the observation platform and in the siege oars have been unable to effectively suppress the city. The damn height difference and the towering Inaba Mountain Castle
The city wall made it extremely difficult for the attackers to attack the city. Not only was it difficult for archers to shoot at the top of the city, but climbing the ladders also became more difficult.
However, the Oda family did not retreat because of the difficulties, but continued to attack the city.
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As time went on, the number of casualties of the Oda family gradually increased. Several of the reserve units of the family's direct-administered troops had nearly 15% casualties and needed to be repaired. The Oda family then ordered siege oars and watchtowers to strengthen fire suppression and cover.
The siege troops were pulled down to complete the rotation - this time the reserve teams of Shibata Katsuie and Ikeda Tsuneaki were replaced.
The appearance of new troops immediately changed the situation of the battle - because the Saito family did not have new troops to replace them. In order to defend the three city gates, almost all 2,000 Saito troops were sent to the battlefield.
Komaki Genta was standing at the top of the city, helplessly watching the Oda family's troops quickly climb up the ladder.
An archer, even if he draws a soft bow, will be very tired if he fires the bow thirty times a day. And now the Saito family archers at the head of the city are exhausted from the battle that lasted for several hours in the morning.
Rolling Stone's auxiliary soldiers were also so tired that they could hardly even lift their arms. In a normal city defense battle, such tired defenders should be replaced to rest. But Xiao Muyuan Tai did not have the extra troops to provide rotation, so he only
It allows them to stand on the top of the city. After the frequency and strength of shooting have dropped, the obstacles to the siege side will become smaller and smaller. More and more Oda Ashigaru are climbing towards the top of the city, and the more and more people attack the city.
More and more watchtowers were pushed to the front of the city, and the rushers also established a foothold under the city and began to attack the city gate.
Soon, the first Shibata family samurai boarded the city. The Saito family warriors who had been recharging their strength for a long time immediately rushed forward to fight with him. The brave samurai who captured Ichiban Castle did not hold on for a few seconds.
They were hacked to death because they were outnumbered. However, as more and more Oda troops ascended the city through ladders, the Saito family gradually began to be unable to cope. More than twenty ladders were set up on the city wall, almost every moment.
More than a dozen soldiers of the Oda family climbed onto the wall at the same time, putting great pressure on the Saito family's defense. Soon, the Saito army was unable to expel all the soldiers of the Oda family from the city.
The Tian family gained a foothold at the top of the city, and more and more Oda troops swarmed up the city wall, expanding the area they controlled at the top of the city.
As the hand-to-hand combat on the city wall further intensified, the auxiliary soldiers and archers of Saito's army had to retreat. As soon as they withdrew, the pressure on the Oda army below the city immediately disappeared. The charging vehicles began to hit the city gate non-stop,
The archers on the lookout and on the siege oars can aim and shoot at the Saito army at the top of the city as they wish, and the Oda family Ashigaru climbing the ladder will no longer be attacked.
Genta Komaki was fighting at the top of the city at the moment, stabbing down enemies one after another with his superb marksmanship. But there were too many Odas on the city, although the Saito army had killed dozens of Oda troops at the top of the city.
, it was still difficult to stop the torrent of climbing onto the city. When he realized that Sannomaru's outer city wall could no longer be defended, this experienced general immediately ordered the entire army to retreat from Sannomaru, taking advantage of the fact that the city gate had not yet been breached.
They have the opportunity to adjust calmly.
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As the Saito army retreated like a tide, the Oda family also occupied the west city wall. Although the Saito army in the south city and north city could still hold on, they also gave up on Sannomaru and retreated to Ninomaru's barbican wall defense.
.The Oda family completely occupied the entire outer city of Inabayama Castle.
The time has reached the last hour, and the Saito army, who have been tired for most of the day, began to have lunch and refresh themselves in Ninomaru. However, the Oda family did not intend to leave them any chance to rest. The Takigawa family, the Sasa family,
The fresh forces of the Mori family, the Sakuma family and the Amaki family were immediately thrown into the siege of Ninomaru. A ladder was carried in from the city gate for use in Ninomaru's attack, and the ram was also pushed
Arriving at the gate of the city, the archers of the Oda family stood on the wall of the outer city and began to shoot at the archers of the Saito family in the inner city.
The already exhausted Saito Army fought hard. Although the situation was very dangerous, it was not out of control. Therefore, the scale of Ninomaru was not too large. The remaining 1,700 Saito Army Ashigaru were enough to be divided into two groups and rotated.
Defend the city and make the entire city wall airtight.
The Oda family's troops stormed all afternoon and failed to capture Ninomaru's city wall until nightfall. After this day's fighting, the Oda family had suffered nearly 700 casualties. For Owari, who had been suffering from wars for many years and had a shortage of men, it can be said that
It was a considerable loss. Seeing that Ninomaru could not capture Inabayama Castle tonight, Oda Nobunaga ordered the entire army to enter Inabayama Castle for repairs. Tomorrow morning, Inabayama Castle was bound to be captured! At the same time, he also
A large number of scout horses were sent to conduct reconnaissance around the area to check the situation of the Saito family's reinforcements.
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At this time, inside the Inabayama Castle Castle Tower.
Saito Ryuuki looked at the outer castle of Inabayama Castle, which had been breached for most of the day, and the Oda family army surrounding Ninomaru. This young man, who was only in his teens, could not stop trembling. Two years ago
, when he first stood on the top of the castle tower and looked down at the entire Mino Kingdom as the master of Inabayama Castle, he was also very high-spirited. He thought that he had the strength to compete with the heroes of the troubled times.
So this inexperienced Blue Bird boldly launched a surprise attack on the Oda army a few years ago, and once forced the Oda family into a desperate situation. However, when he was defeated in the Nineteen Villages, who had been staying in the safe strong city, he had no choice but to
Only when he was not fleeing hastily under the protection of important ministers did he realize that death might come at any time. As a result, he could no longer attack like a newborn calf without fear of tigers. He might still be more suitable to sit behind the scenes and battle wits and courage with the enemy.
, issuing orders one after another instead of going to the battlefield where life and death are on the line.
At this moment, the real fear almost overwhelmed the young man again. The fierce attack of the Oda family made him terrified - he didn't know whether Inabayama Castle could be defended tomorrow, and he didn't know whether his own life could be saved.
! The severe fear made it difficult for him to control his emotions, and he had to drink one cup after another to suppress his inner panic. Naomitsu Takekow and Genta Komaki were already persuading him to abandon the city and escape from the alley - even these two loyal people
All the retainers expressed their stance in this way, and one can imagine the seriousness of the situation.
There is nothing to hesitate about. The Saito family must not lose Inabayama Castle.
Chapter completed!