After seeing the Oda family actually leaving in formation, Yu Qiuping was so excited that he was speechless.
The surrounding fire has gradually receded because there is nothing left to burn.
When they saw the Oda family making a marching formation as if they were going to attack the place where Ma Yin was, Yu Qiupei and others' hearts were in their throats. Because once the reinforcements were defeated, they would definitely die. Until the Oda family's rear team changed to the front
The team slowly left the foot of Zhili City and faded towards the northwest Tongzhajian. It was only then that Yu Qiu and Pingping came to their senses.
The battle was won! They held on!
The joy of escaping from death made Yu Qiuping shed tears uncontrollably. He succeeded, he did it, and he took more than two hundred slaves who had never been on the battlefield to defend Chili Castle under the attack of the Oda family's army.
After a fierce battle, 33 of the original 236 people had been killed and 40 were seriously injured. Some of them were injured so much that they were probably unable to set foot on the battlefield again. A total of 196 people were still able to walk normally. Among them
Half suffered minor injuries.
"Sir! We did it!" Nakahide Omaezaki, who was standing aside, suddenly woke up from his joy and shouted excitedly to Yu Qiuping, and then actually hugged Yu Qiuping.
"We succeeded, sir! We held on! We won't die!" Nakahide Omaezaki's cheers caused the scene to boil, and everyone gathered around him, surrounding Yu Qiuping on three levels inside and three outside.
"I didn't expect that I could survive! Two days ago, I was here waiting to die!" Nakahide Omaezaki held Yu Qiuping's arms tighter and tighter, and Yu Qiuping was so pressed that he couldn't breathe. "It was the adults who saved me."
More than 200 of us were killed. It was you who inspired us to fight. It was you who led us to defend Chiri Castle! We are still free people now! We can go back to see our parents and younger brothers and sisters!" Nakahide Omaezaki burst into tears.
He rubbed Yu Qiuping's shoulder, "Thank you so much for saving my life!"
One stone stirred up a thousand waves, and the crowd's wave of thanks almost drowned Yu Qiuping. I don't know who was the first one to propose to throw Yu Qiuping up. Then, Yu Qiuping couldn't help but objected, so he just threw it up.
It felt like I had suddenly lifted off the ground like a cloud, my body lost balance, and I was being lifted up with all my hands and feet.
Then, he heard Yoshioka Shengzheng shouting "one, two, three" with a loud voice. As soon as "three" was spoken, Yu Qiuping felt a huge force coming from underneath his body, and then his whole body flew towards
After falling, the ashigaru were still not satisfied, as if they had endless strength, they threw Yu Qiuping into the air again and again. The ashigaru outside could not help, so they jumped up and down and kept shouting and cheering.
Every time Yu Qiuping was thrown up, he would try his best to turn his head and look down, to see his loyal and loving subordinates. When he looked at the sea of red leaves, he would feel extremely relieved when they fell, because he knew that these people,
I will definitely catch him.
After the celebration ended, it was already three quarters to noon. Yu Qiuping and others ate some dry food and began to put out the fire in the city. Most of the buildings had been burned beyond recognition, and the flames had nothing left to burn.
Naturally it went out.
At 5:00 noon, the Ashigaru patrolling on the west wall reported that Yu Qiuping had arrived, and it seemed that reinforcements from the Imagawa family were on the way.
"Is this the family governor's hall?" Yu Qiuping asked excitedly.
"No, it's not." said the ashigaru, "His Royal Highness the Governor's flag is still in place and has not moved. What is coming is Lord Sena's flag and the troops from Anxiang Castle and Kariya Castle."
After Sena Ujitoshi led his army to arrive, he couldn't laugh or cry at the tablecloth general flag of Yu Qiupei. After asking the people in the city to open the door to no avail, he had to climb up the city wall along the ladder left by the Oda family. Sena Ujitoshi led a hundred
Many people entered the city to help put out the fire, and then began to work together to find a way to open the city gate. It must be said that Yuqiu Pingsai City Gate was blocked very well, and the group of people managed to open the west gate with great effort.
At the end of the torment, the fire was finally put out. Sena Ujitoshi looked at the mess, and there was no intact Chiri Castle from the city wall to the castle, and he sighed.
"Momiji-kun is really amazing. He was able to defend Chiri Castle in such a desperate situation. Even I dare not say that I can do it with confidence." Sena Ujitoshi said sincerely.
"But Momiji-kun, why did you ruin the city like this?" Sena Shitoshi shook his head repeatedly, "I don't know how much more money it will cost to repair it."
"Sir, if you can defend it, you have already tried your best." Yu Qiuping adjusted his clothes, "You can't defend the city without using some tricks."
"What's going on with your tablecloth? And where are the red leaves on your heads?" Sena Ujitoshi asked curiously.
"Well," Yu Qiuping pointed at the tablecloth, "this is my temporary general flag. As for the red leaves, sir, you have also seen that we have all kinds of armors and we don't have a flag. It's not easy to distinguish the identity of the enemy from ourselves. Just insert it."
The red leaves are displayed as a symbol." Yu Qiuping smiled, "This is also a testimony of everyone's concerted efforts."
"Very good. Momiji-kun will tidy up a little more, and then take the people back to Okazaki Castle. I want to transport the grain stored in the Chiryate Castle Castle to Narumi, so Momiji-kun should go first." Toshi Senaji.
said.
"Why do you want to go back to Okazaki Castle?" Yu Qiuping asked.
"The House Governor's Hall summons all those with the rank of general and above to go back to Okazaki. Although you are not a general, as the temporary lord of Chiri Castle, you also need to go back to Okazaki." Sena Ujitoshi encouraged Yu Qiupei.
He smiled and said, "But the Family Governor's Hall asked you to go back by name. The Family Governor's Palace sent troops this time to save you."
"Really!" Yu Qiuping suddenly became excited. Imagawa Yoshimoto was also a famous celebrity in the Warring States Period. Originally, due to some historical prejudices, Imagawa Yoshimoto's ability had been underestimated. But during this period of time in the Warring States Period,
Seeing the prosperity and strength of the Imagawa family, Yu Qiupei has a new view of Imagawa Yoshimoto. Especially this time, Imagawa Yoshimoto just raised a horse seal and forced the Oda army back, this sentiment is even closer
To worship.
"But... I have never met the Master of the Family... How did the Master of the Family know about me?" Monk Zhang Er was confused for a moment by Yu Qiuping.
"Have we never met before? How could it be?" Sena Shitoshi was also a little surprised, "The family governor often mentioned Momiji-kun to me."
"Oh haha, I understand," Sena Shitoshi nodded in sudden realization, "When the time comes to see the governor of the house in person, Momiji-kun will know. Get ready to go back to Okazaki."
"Sir, I may have something to do and I can't go back now." Yu Qiuping was a little embarrassed, but said firmly, "Sir, can you wait for me for a few days and lend me 200 auxiliary soldiers?"
Okazaki Castle on August 8, the first year of Eiroku (1558).
The Oda family had already evacuated one after another through small roads a few days ago. Under the defense of the back-end team commanded by Sakuma Nobumori himself, the Imagawa family did not get a good chance to pursue them, so they did not further attack the retreating Oda family.
.Okabe Motobubu of Narumi Castle, which is the farthest away from Okazaki Castle, and Asahina Nobuki and Udono Nagateru of Takake Castle also rushed back to Okazaki Castle today, preparing to start the post-war assessment. The Matsudaira family, in Imagawa Yoshi
After Motoyasu himself returned to Okazaki Castle, he was immediately put under surveillance. As soon as the fled Ashigaru and the auxiliary soldiers returned to the city, they were immediately led to the military camp and locked up. Matsudaira Motoyasu himself was also ordered to be grounded and shut up to reflect on his mistakes.
"What? Why hasn't that boy Yuqiu come back yet?" In the Okazaki Castle Castle, Imagawa Yoshimoto was leaning on a lounge chair and sitting by the window blowing the wind.
"It will probably arrive tonight. He is almost done." Sena Ujitoshi explained.
"Then what did he do these days?" Imagawa Yoshimoto asked.
"Reporting back to the main hall, in order to defend the city, he burned down the castle town under Chirit Castle. He felt very sorry for the people, so he borrowed some auxiliary troops from me, and he and his ashigaru helped clean up the ruins and rebuild simple houses. Waiting
The people are coming back."
"That kid," Imagawa Yoshimoto suddenly laughed and stretched out comfortably, "he is just a bad guy!"
At three o'clock in the morning on August 8, Yu Qiuping led his men to the outskirts of the castle town of Okazaki Castle. After several days of repairs, they finally helped the villagers build simple houses. When the dozens of villagers who were the first to return arrived,
Afterwards, Yu Qiuping took the people and left.
Nearly two hundred able ashigaru were almost recovered, and 200 auxiliary soldiers carried the seriously wounded and the coffins of the dead on stretchers, walking behind the team.
The outline of Okazaki Castle was clearly visible, and the sun was setting in the west, making Yu Qiuping's shadow longer. Yu Qiuping and his party couldn't help but speed up their pace. "I finally came back before dark, I can take a shower."
"Yu Qiuping joked with Chibei.
"Sir, look!" Nakahide Omaezaki suddenly shouted excitedly, pointing to a group of figures outside the west gate of Okazaki Castle.
"This is..." As the distance gradually approached, Yu Qiuping could clearly see that there were many cheering ashigaru standing on both sides of the west gate of Okazaki Castle. And flying high on the west city tower was the red-faced
Bird flag! On the city wall, the person standing in the middle, holding on to the wall stacks, seems to be the family governor Imagawa Yoshimoto himself. And on both sides of him, there are also a row of adults in bright clothes and armor.
"Is this... welcoming us?" Yu Qiuping said to himself in disbelief.
When the distance got closer, Yu Qiuping could clearly see the appearance of Imagawa Yoshimoto on the city wall, and he couldn't help but be surprised. He looked so familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before.
Oh! It's the uncle who plays Cuju! Yu Qiuping suddenly realized it and raised his neck in surprise.
Before he could recover, the uncle, oh no, Imagawa Yoshimoto raised his arms in excitement.
"Everyone! Welcome to the great hero of our Imagawa family, Yu Qiupei, who sticks to his will and turns the entire Mikawa into danger!"
As Imagawa Yoshimoto shouted, the ashigaru people on both sides immediately burst into enthusiastic cheers. On the city wall, Sena Ujitoshi and Sekiguchi Ujihiro, several important ministers who had met Yu Qiupei, also laughed and applauded Yu Qiupei.
Qiupei also recognized Asahina Taehyung, who was shouting at the top of his lungs, leaning out of the city wall and shouting something to himself. However, because the cheers around him were too loud, Yu Qiupei couldn't hear the latter's shout clearly.
Xiao Ming wanted to say something. A figure suddenly flashed around the corner of the city wall, but Yu Qiuping didn't notice it. Outside the gate of the West City, they were immersed in a sea of celebration. Ashigaru people on both sides of the road ran up to chat with Yu excitedly.
Qiupei's subordinates high-fived and hugged each other, and large amounts of colored paper and flowers were thrown into the air. The west gate of Okazaki Castle was slowly opened, welcoming Yu Qiupei and others into the city.
Have all my efforts and contributions been recognized and rewarded?
Not only did I bring them back and restore their freedom, but I also led everyone to become heroes! They will never be bullied again in the future.
To be recognized by the family governor and all the old and important officials of the family, our perseverance and tenacity for so many days were not in vain. In order to save me, the family governor personally led his troops and risked his life. He also personally went to the city gate to welcome me with so many people.
He really values me.
Miss, miss, he will definitely look at me with admiration.
"The House Governor personally came to the city gate to welcome you." Even a person like Amano Keitoku, who has always been expressionless, couldn't help but feel a little moved, "This is an incredible gift. Only Asahina Yasuno and Okabe Motobu-sama have enjoyed such an honor before.
ah."
At this moment, Yu Qiuping's face was already filled with tears. He stared at Imagawa Yoshimoto who was also looking at him on the city wall, and he felt a heartfelt gratitude and emotion.
"The hall is so kind and virtuous," Yu Qiuping murmured softly, "I will die for nothing in return."