On April 26, the fourth year of Tensho (1576), war broke out at the same time on Shikoku Island, Kawachi and Izumi on Honshu Island. On Shikoku Island, Miyoshi Nagakei announced a general attack on the Nagasogabe family. And Ishiyama Gobo's
The appearance of Honganji Temple also called on the forces of the Ichichu clan to invade the territory of the Uqiu family in Hanoi and Izumi. Takenaka Shigeharu, who was in Hanoi, saw the menacing attack of Honganji's army, and hurriedly ordered the recall of two companies of Hosoryubi from Kii in order to
Resist Honganji's offensive.
On April 27, as soon as Hosoragi Bei's troops left, the people of Kii, led by Shigeyoshi Suzuki's Zaiga people, Ota Sadahisa's Miyago people and others, united with the forces of Master Nakajima and others to attack Kii.
The rebels cut off the traffic on the main road built by the Yuqiu family in Kii, and at the same time began to besiege Zaga Castle, which was weak. Gomaezaki Nakahide's reserve force was not enough to defend Zaga Castle, so he had to
The Kii people who asked to surrender to the Yuqiu family rushed to support. In a hurry, only Tsuda's upright Nerai people and Sabu Yoshimasa's Nakago people responded to the call and entered Zaga Castle to assist in the defense. While the other people of the country
Everyone was waiting to see the situation without taking action.
Because the religious reform movement launched by Uakiuhei in Kii had a huge impact on the teachings and legitimacy of Jodo Shinshu, Honganji Temple encountered a lot of trouble this time when it instigated believers to launch the Ichikui. Many village communities refused to participate in the war, and even
Many people protested against this behavior. In the end, Master Nakajima only mobilized a crowd that was less than half of the expected number, but even so, it was enough to form an overwhelming numerical advantage over the Yuqiu family's troops. Located in the south
Although Kii's Oda envelope tried to support Kita Kii, he was so weak that he was blocked in the southern mountains by Kii's rebels, leaving him helpless.
At the same time, the Miyoshi Army on Shikoku Island also launched an operation. The main force of the 20,000 Miyoshi family, led by Miyoshi Nagaki, set out from Shirochi Castle and headed straight for Oka Toyo Castle, the core of Tosa Country. And the Nagasunegabe family's
The 7,000-strong main force, under the personal leadership of Choso Gabu Motochin, was stationed in the mountainous areas along the Toyonaga-Kuzuhara line, hoping to use the complex terrain to block the Miyoshi family's attack.
On the western front, 2,000 of Kira's 3,000 troops were stationed at Omori Castle on the Nishi Tosa border, and the rest stayed in the territory to prevent the Miyoshi army from sneaking across the long border. The terrain of Nishi Tosa is compared to that of Central
Tosa and Higashi Tosa were much better, with several larger plains and wider mountain roads. Therefore, Kira Shinsada did not dare to be careless.
However, Yoshihide Miyoshi had no intention of dividing his troops and taking detours. All his 8,000 main troops moved to Omori Castle, built a large number of siege equipment, and seemed to intend to storm Omori Castle, a mountain city that was easy to defend and difficult to attack.
On the East Road, Yu Qiuping's 9,000 people were also under considerable pressure. Although he was not satisfied with Choso Gabe Motochichi's instructions on his deployment, he still respected his opinions. He kept Ogawa Yutō's
As a reserve force, Lujiu Bei stayed behind in Xiangzong City to deal with possible crises on the middle and east front lines. He himself personally led Yoshioka Katsumasa's Liaoyuan Bei's 1,500 soldiers and 3,000 auxiliary troops as well as the 400 cavalry company.
The cavalry was stationed in Anyi City to resist the incoming Sanhao Army. Shihe Yicun and Anzhai Dongkang, who were advancing by water, were not easy to deal with.
And the ships brought by the Yuqiu family and the Changzong Division
The few naval forces at home were all hiding in Urato Bay to avoid conflict with the powerful Awaji navy.
On April 28, fierce battles broke out between the Sanhao Army on the west and middle roads and Changzong's family. To everyone's surprise, the east road, which was originally regarded by everyone as the main direction of attack, was calm. Shihe Yi
The remaining army advanced to Nahanri, forty miles southeast of Aki Castle, and then stopped. They set up camp and had no intention of continuing the attack. The Awaji navy of Anzai Toyasu did not even bypass Ashizuri Cape.
Didn't appear in public view.
It stands to reason that the East Route Army of the Mihaoshi family has the cooperation of the navy and the supply is not a problem. In addition, the fierce general Gui Shihe is personally in charge, so it should be the strongest route to attack Yuwang. Therefore, the silence of the East Route Army made Chang Zong and our troops
Motochin was quite uneasy. He repeatedly sent ninjas and detective horses across Yu Qiuping's defense area to investigate the situation of the East Route Army, which made Yu Qiu's army very dissatisfied. However, Changzong's Motochin did not listen to the silence of the Miyoshi Army.
He could see something unusual. Chosong Gabu Motochin could only comfort himself and other subordinates by saying, "It is indeed His Majesty Momiji who is known as 'Absolute Defense', and the Miyoshi Army does not even dare to attack."
Although the Chosougabe family is confused, Yu Qiuping is clear in his heart. Not long ago, Amano Keitoku has sent information. In the conspiracy of Miyoshi Yoshiken and Suzuki Shigekane, as long as Zahezhong works together,
The Awaji navy will leave Shikoku Island and go to Kii to support them. Yu Qiupei estimates that they will even take away the Sanuki people from Tokawa Icun and go to Kii together. Therefore, Yu Qiupei is very interested in Tokawa Icun and Anzai Fuyu.
Kang's restraint was not unexpected, it was just to facilitate his escape from the battlefield.
April 30, Hanoi, Izumi Province.
Due to the timely return of reinforcements from the two companies of Hosoragi Bei, coupled with the partial reinforcements sent by the Ikeda Army, Naru Gabei, Kawachi Izumi garrison and Sakuma Nobumori, Honganji's attack failed to make much progress. The strongest of the Momiji Army
Tokiwa Bei and Takenaka Shigeharu, the supreme commander left behind by the Uqiu family, have not even appeared on the front line of the battlefield, but have been acting as a reserve team in the rear. This also shows that the Uqiu family has spare strength. Honganji seems to see that the situation is difficult
After opening it, they did not rush to break through, but waited patiently. Because they knew that the price for the Yuqiu family's ability to operate on the frontal battlefield was the lack of troops on the Kii battlefield.
Honganji's calculations are correct. The situation of the Yuqiu army trapped in Zaga Castle is indeed not optimistic. The rebels have cut off all communication routes between them and the outside world, and have aggressively attacked Kii's Yuqiu family stronghold, and put Yuqiu into
The acting officials and judges of the family were expelled one after another. The main force of the rebel army was besieging Zahe City for days. Seeing the weakening of Yuqiu's army, many people who were originally wavering declared their rebellion and expelled the Yuqiu family.
The acting officials and judges joined the Zahezhong's command. With the surplus troops, Suzuki Shigei immediately commanded the people to capture the Yuqiu family and the Nelaizhong's three transportation fortresses in Kii, Tsuchimaru and Senseki Castle.
and Takanoguchi. In order to defend Zahe City, the Yuqiu family concentrated almost all their forces. These fortresses were basically undefended and were easily captured by the rebels. After controlling these three transportation fortresses,
It is equivalent to blocking the west, middle and north roads for the Yuqiu family to go south to support Kii. If the Yuqiu family wants to support, they must first break through these three easy-to-defend and difficult-to-defend routes.
The level to attack.
"It's really too much of a deception. He actually dared to transfer back two companies from Hoshiryu Bei, who didn't have many people." Suzuki Shigei, who was standing on the east hill of Zahe Castle, looked at the exhausted defenders in Zahe Castle with disdain.
Jun said, "It's over now. The whole of Kii except for Zahe City is our place. If we don't come back with help, Kii will be returned to its original owner."
"Even if they come back for reinforcements, it won't help." Suzuki Shigekane stood behind Suzuki Shigei and added with a smile, "We can rely on those dangerous checkpoints to block them for at least a few days. Then His Highness the Master will take advantage of the opportunity.
Attack, the Yuqiu family's defense line will not be able to hold up. As long as those checkpoints are still in our hands, the Yuqiu family's reinforcements will not be able to pass through, and we can besiege Zahe City in a grand manner."
"Well said!" Suzuki Shigei laughed loudly with satisfaction after hearing this, and glanced at his eldest son encouragingly. He had always felt that his eldest son was weak and sickly, and could not inherit his prowess, but was instead a literate one.
, there is no future at all. But now it seems that this child is quite heroic, "Chongxiu, learn from your brother's courage." Suzuki Shigei glanced at Suzuki Shigehide, and smiled with hatred,
"I am timid every day, like a woman, how can I behave like that?"
"I still think there is something fishy about the Hongye Army transferring most of the defenders of Zahe Castle." Suzuki Shigehide ignored his father's words and said bravely.
"What's weird is that the people of the Yuqiu family are careless and underestimate the enemy!" Suzuki Zhongyi glared at Suzuki Shigehide angrily, and said loudly over Suzuki Shigehide's voice: "They are careless and they don't expect us.
Dare to cause trouble! They underestimated the enemy and did not know that we could cause such a big disturbance! Now they have to swallow the bitter pill themselves!"
"But if the Red Leaf Army comes back for reinforcements, we..." Suzuki Shigehide still reluctantly advised, "Should we make preparations in advance?"
"Even if they want to return reinforcements, they still have to conquer those three levels, which leaves us with enough preparation time. Once they start tackling the issues, it won't be too late for us to prepare." Shigekane Suzuki also helped his father, "Besides,
The Miyoshi family's reinforcements will arrive in the near future, so why should we worry? According to His Majesty Hugh, not only the Awaji navy will come, but also the Sanuki people from Kijuga. If the reinforcements arrive, even Momiji
Even if the whole army comes, we have nothing to fear!"
"That's what my brother said," Suzuki Shigekane's analysis dispelled Suzuki Shigehide's doubts. The latter seemed to feel a little ashamed of his cowardice in the past few days. He hit his chest hard with his fist and tried hard to make himself
Cheer up and say, "I'm going to personally direct the siege! Before sunset today, we will knock down all the three surrounding rock fortresses! Father, brother, keep an eye on it!"
"This is the good son of my Suzuki family!" Suzuki Shigei saw that Suzuki Shigehide finally cheered up, and couldn't help but laughed happily, "Go and teach those traitors from Kinki and Kii a lesson!
"
Looking at Suzuki Shigehide's back gradually going down the mountain, Suzuki Shigei's eyes were full of his father's expectations for his son. Suzuki Shigekake's eyes were much more complicated. There was not only love for his younger brother, but also some subtleties.
Chapter completed!