"What else did His Highness Tokugawa say in his letter to you?" After dinner, Yu Qiuping dismissed everyone and discussed strategies in a secret room with Tokugawa Nobuyasu and Tokugawa Ieyasu's important minister Gaoli Kiyonaga.
"My father's letter was written this afternoon. At that time, our ninjas discovered that Futama Castle had fallen. And after the Takeda family's army captured Futama Castle, they came directly to the southwest. The target must be Hamamatsu Castle where my father is." Tokugawa.
Nobuyasu and Yu Qiupei sat around a map, gesturing on the map with their fingers, and explained the battle situation for Yu Qiupei, "After the Takeda family's army set off, Yamagata Masakage, who was originally outside the east gate of Hamamatsu Castle, led his army and fought
The Hojo reinforcements were separated. 3,000 Hojo troops stayed outside the east gate, while Yamagata Masakei moved to outside the castle town of the north gate of Hamamatsu Castle and expelled the defenders of our army camped outside the city. It seems that he wanted to guard outside the north gate of Hamamatsu Castle.
After joining the main force of the Takeda family, the coalition forces may attack the North City as the main attack direction and the East City as the auxiliary attack, forcing our army out of the city from the southwest. Since Hamana Lake is more than ten miles west of Hamamatsu Castle, it blocks the passage.
If our army retreats from the southwest, it will have to take a detour from the south shore of Lake Hamana. The south shore of Lake Hamana is too close to the sea. The terrain there is narrow and the water network is dense, making it difficult to pass. If the Takeda family pursues them, it is very likely that they will
It could lead to the collapse of our entire army."
"These are all my father's judgments." After Tokugawa Nobuyasu said those words, he turned to Yu Qiuping and said, "I wonder what my uncle has to say."
"His Highness Tokugawa's judgment is very accurate. If the Takeda Army acted like this, this is probably its strategic intention." Yu Qiuping nodded slightly after hearing the judgment. After thinking for a moment, he asked again: "Then His Highness Tokugawa has any suggestions?
Which road should I take to support Hamamatsu? The north road or the south road?"
From Mikawa to Toga, the pass that must be passed is Yoshida Castle. Because the northeastern part of Mikawa is a mountainous area, only Yoshida is a plain adjacent to Toga. From Yoshida Castle to Toga, there are two north and south routes.
The road can be walked. The northern route starts from Yoshida and goes east through Mikatahara and Ii Valley, and then turns south and passes through Mikagahara to reach the Hamamatsu North Gate. The southern route starts from Yoshida, first goes south to Shirasuka, and then goes east.
After passing Yoshimi, Maisaka arrives at the southwest of Hamamatsu Castle. It is equivalent to bypassing Hamana Lake from the north and south directions respectively. The north road is relatively flat and spacious, while the south road is relatively narrow and densely covered with water networks when passing by the border between Hamana Lake and the sea.
Yu Qiuping already knew these two marching routes. On the one hand, he was a member of the Imagawa family and had passed these two roads countless times. On the other hand, during the Imagawa Civil War, they had also carefully
Consider the pros and cons of these two paths.
"My father suggested taking the northern route, but my father said in the letter that it is up to my uncle to decide which route to take." Tokugawa Nobuyasu whispered very humbly, "My father believes that if we take the northern route, my uncle's troops can appear in
The back of the main force of the Takeda Army echoes Hamamatsu Castle, attacking Takeda from the front and back, forcing Takeda Shingen not to attack the city. If Takeda Shingen attacks the city, his uncle can attack his back. If Takeda Shingen attacks his uncle, my father's troops can go out of the city to counterattack.
, the inside should be coordinated with the outside. As a result, Takeda Shingen will definitely lose his footing."
"Well, that's what His Highness Tokugawa said." Yu Qiuping calmly listened to Tokugawa Nobuyasu's narration, nodded slightly, and glanced at Tokugawa Nobuyasu. It seemed that this upright child did not realize that his father had given him
A small calculation in the plan. Although Tokugawa Ieyasu and Yu Qiupei have been friends for many years, Yu Qiupei has long understood that nothing is more important to Tokugawa Ieyasu than the interests of the Tokugawa family. For the benefit of the family
Well, sacrificing and abandoning others has long been commonplace for him.
If Amakihei takes the southern route, Amaki's army can safely enter Hamamatsu Castle without encountering the Takeda-Hojo Army. However, this means that Amaki's army needs Tokugawa Ieyasu to supply its logistics, which will consume a lot of money.
The Tokugawa family's grain reserves. At the same time, once the Amaki army with the powerful firepower of 1,350 iron cannons enters the city, the Takeda family and the Hojo family will probably give up their plan to attack. However, the Takeda family has come all the way and will never
They would give up here and probably leave Hamamatsu Castle, turn westward, and invade the Tokugawa family's heartland Mikawa from the north. If Mikawa is messed up, the Tokugawa family will be in danger of breaking their muscles and bones.
.By taking the southern route, although the Yuqiu army is safe, the interests of the Tokugawa family may suffer great losses.
And if they take the northern route, the Amaki Army will face great danger, because they are likely to be attacked by the Takeda Army on the road. If Takeda Shingen leaves 8,000 people and transfers 3,000 people from the Hojo family to stay outside Hamamatsu Castle to block Germany.
Kawakawa Ieyasu, and he led 16,000 men to turn around and counterattack Amekihei. It would be difficult for Tokugawa Ieyasu to come to support before the end of the battle, and Ameqiu's army would face Takeda Shingen's main force. Even if Ameqiupei could rush to Hamamatsu Castle, after
The Takeda Army set up camp behind it, allowing the Takeda Army to be attacked on both sides. When the Takeda Army chooses one side to attack, it will definitely choose to fight in the field with the Uakiu Army instead of storming the fortified Hamamatsu Castle. In other words, if the Takeda Army chooses to take the northern route
, then if Takeda Shingen wants to fight, he is destined to fight with Amakihei. Amakihei took the northern route, and in a sense helped Tokugawa Ieyasu block Takeda Shingen's route to Mikawa, ensuring the safety of Mikawa.
By taking the northern route, the Tokugawa family's interests are maximized, but the Yuqiu army will fall into a great crisis.
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Yu Qiuping thought for a long time, considered the pros and cons, and then raised his head and found that Tokugawa Nobuyasu and Gao Liqiuchang had been waiting patiently for a long time. Tokugawa Nobuyasu was very much looking forward to Yu Qiuping's decision, and Gao Liqiuchang
But he was a little nervous. Yu Qiuping knew in his heart that Gao Liqingchang must know what he was thinking and knew that taking the northern route would mean huge risks to Yu Qiu's army.
"Before, I was a little worried about the situation, but now that Your Highness Hongye is here, I can put my mind at ease." Gao Liqingchang noticed that Yu Qiuping was looking at him, and said in a low voice very humbly: "Before, before Your Highness arrived, Gang
There were a lot of discussions in Sakigi and the Tokugawa family, and many people advocated turning to the Takeda family to protect Mikawa and Toe. The young master and the subordinates worked hard to suppress it, and repeatedly promised that the Oda army would never give up on us, and would definitely fight with Takeda.
After a bloody battle, the troops drove the Kai people back into the mountains, and the turmoil was finally settled. Now, as soon as His Majesty Hongye's strong army arrives, Xiaoxiao immediately becomes silent, and the overall situation is stabilized."
"It's so amazing." Yu Qiuping sighed secretly in his heart, this Gao Liqingchang is by no means simple.
His short words seemed to be bringing up old matters and complimenting Yu Qiuping again. In fact, he was reminding Yu Qiuping that people in the Tokugawa family were already panicking. If the Oda family could not protect the Tokugawa family or were unwilling to risk
There is a risk of fighting with the Takeda family, and the Tokugawa family may even turn to the Takeda family. The subtext of these words is to ask Yu Qiupei not to focus solely on protecting the safety of his own troops, but also to consider the Tokugawa family.
Yu Qiuping sighed, understanding that Gao Liqingchang was right. If he continues to passively avoid the war, the Tokugawa family, which was already on the verge of collapse under the pressure of the Takeda Army, will definitely be disappointed. If something happens to the Tokugawa family, then
Yuqiu's army is alone outside the country and cannot return.
And didn't he himself reprimand Kuki Yoshitaka for avoiding the war just a few days ago to preserve his strength? How could he have the nerve to do the same thing? Even if it was to stabilize the situation and appease the Tokugawa family who had endured huge sacrifices
, Yuqiu’s army also had to take the northern route.
"I understand." Yu Qiuping nodded and said with some difficulty: "Just follow His Highness Tokugawa's plan and take the northern route."
"Okay, then I will assemble the troops and go out with my uncle tomorrow!" Tokugawa Nobuyasu excitedly waved his fist after hearing this, "Teach those Kai guys a lesson!"
"Young Master?" "Sanlang?" Gao Liqingchang and Yu Qiuping were both stunned when they heard this.
"Young Master, these 3,000 troops are the only mobile force the Tokugawa family has left in Mikawa. How can we move lightly?" Gao Liqingchang hurriedly stopped him, "Once these 3,000 people leave, if there is any trouble in Mikawa, we will have nothing to do.
There’s a solution! Young Master, don’t act like this!”
"Now the war is fierce and the battle is in danger. The victory or defeat all depends on the distant river. What do you care about Mikawa?" Tokugawa Nobuyasu was impatient. He directly talked back to Gao Liqingchang for a while and said, "Even if my uncle has the courage of the gods, there are still few people. 4,000 soldiers and
If the 8,000 auxiliary soldiers meet the more than 20,000 Takeda family members, I am afraid they will be in trouble. Although my 1,000 combat soldiers and 2,000 auxiliary soldiers are not many, they can still help a lot! Moreover, we are familiar with the terrain and are capable.
There are so many things to do!”
"Young master, don't be so silly!" Gao Liqingchang looked at Yu Qiuping very apologetically, and once again advised his young master, "No matter how the battle is fought, it is impossible to defeat everyone! The Takeda family is so powerful this time
During the expedition, many soldiers and horses were still left in Shinano and Kai, and even Okabe Motoshinsho was left at the border of Suruga Toga to ensure the food route! How can we be so trustworthy! What if Mikawa
If something goes wrong, the Tokugawa family will be doomed! How will I face my lord? How will I face the ancestors of the Tokugawa family?"
"Oh Lord Gao Li, I am the guard of Okazaki Castle! I have the final say on this matter!" Tokugawa Nobuyasu said in a deep voice, somewhat impatiently, "Uncle almost risked the lives of the entire army for our Tokugawa family, how can we
Stand back and watch!”
"His Royal Highness Hongye is so brave, and the Takeda family is not a big deal. Young master, there is no need to worry unfounded!" Gao Liqingchang shook his head decisively.
"Lord Gaoli, do you want to disobey me?" Tokugawa Nobuyasu was already a little annoyed at this moment and asked coldly.
"Young Master wants to take these 3,000 immobile people out of Sanhe, unless they step over my body." Gao Liqing snorted coldly, and looked at Tokugawa Nobuyasu with the same determination. The situation was very tense for a time.
"Lord Gao Li, you don't have to be like this. Sanlang, you don't need to bring people to Yuanjiang." At this moment, Yu Qiuping, who had not spoken for a long time, suddenly spoke and broke the silence.
Gao Liqingchang was overjoyed when he heard this, but Tokugawa Nobuyasu was aggrieved and speechless for a moment. He looked at Yu Qiuping with dissatisfaction and surprise, only to find that the latter's eyes were shining with a fierce light at this moment.
"But although I don't need you to go to Yuanjiang, I still need 3,000 of your people to do something for me." Yu Qiuping paused and ordered in a low voice.
"Uncle, please tell me, my nephew will go through fire and water without any hesitation!" Tokugawa Nobuyasu suddenly became excited when he heard that he was not useless, and loudly clasped his fists.
"I want you to put on a horse-proof fence to keep out the horses, go to Shitarahara in Mikawa, and help me lay out the battlefield."
Chapter completed!