In the early morning of February 6, the army left the temporary camp at Chiryu Castle and began to approach Okehazama in the northwest. Asahina Taihiro served as the vanguard, with 600 people setting off at 3:30 a.m. Yu Qiupei, as the second group,
With 600 people, they set off at the first moment of Tatsuki. Following them was Sena Ujitoshi's main formation. The 800 auxiliary soldiers he recruited from the territory and the 1,000 civilians temporarily recruited around Okazaki Castle transported the first batch of food, and followed
Behind the main formation, Okuhira Sadakichi is responsible for breaking up the rear and following at the end of the team.
This time when they visited Chiritsu again, Yu Qiupei and Tokiwabei's ashigaru were still deeply touched. Since it was already evening when they arrived, they didn't have much time. Yu Qiupei led his men to climb the west city wall and saluted in front of the city that had not yet been repaired.
To express the memory of the fallen comrades. At that time, there were more than two hundred slaves here in ragged clothes, but now they are elite soldiers with bright armor.
At 8:00 a.m., Asahina Taihiro's messenger sent a message back, saying that he had controlled the area around Okehazama without encountering resistance, but discovered the activities of the Oda family exploring horses on the west side of Okehazama. West of Okehazama
A dozen miles to the side was Narumi City. At this moment, he placed the auxiliary troops in a long and narrow hilly area in the middle of Tezhajian, while he went to the official road to the west of Tezhajian to guard.
The messenger also said that Asahina Taihan specially sent people to investigate the path from Okezama to Kodu - that is, the place where the Oda family passed through in their last surprise attack, and no Oda army was found.
"Okay, let's pass the information to this formation." Yu Qiuping signaled the messengers to continue marching southeast.
"The whole army speeds up and moves closer to Asahina's reserve team!" Yu Qiuping ordered. When they arrived on the battlefield, the auxiliary soldiers did not dare to be as free and loose as before. They carried the soldiers one by one and tried their best to keep up with the soldiers.
Team.
At 15:00, Ame Qiupei's team also arrived at Okehazama. After learning that Ame Qiupei had arrived, Asahina Yasuhiro continued to lead the troops to move closer to the west. On the way, the probing horses of the Oda Army kept approaching Asahina Yasuhiro's reserve team. Asahina
Taiheng also arranged for his own horse-riding samurai to come forward to drive him away, and even went into battle himself, shooting an Oda army detective horse, which won the cheers of the entire army.
"My big brother." Yu Qiuping also laughed after hearing the news, and asked Asahina's messenger to go back and inform Asahina Taiheng that he was approaching him at full speed. "Please remind Asahina-sama to be careful and not act rashly." Yu Qiuping repeatedly asked.
He said, "His Royal Highness Sena has ordered us to stop five miles east of Narumi City and to the northeast of the grove."
After the messenger returned, Yu Qiuping was still a little worried about his elder brother. He sent the messenger three times in a row to confirm that Asahina Taehyung did not move forward after arriving at the location. At 2:00 noon, Yu Qiuping and Asahina Taehyung were on the 5th in the east of Narumi City.
Inside and outside, you can see from a distance the rock fortress built by the Oda family two to three hundred meters north of the official road to the east of Narumi Castle.
"How is the situation?" Yu Qiupei rode his horse to the small dirt bun where Asahina Taehyung was, who was looking to the west. A gust of wind blew, and the red leaves on Yu Qiupei's shawl rustled.
"The opposite side is the Zenshoji Fortress." Asahina Yasuogi pointed to the rock fortress and said, "I saw it from a distance last time when we sneaked over."
Narumi Castle is located in the northeast of the intersection of the east-west and north-south official roads. In order to block Narumi Castle and prevent it from receiving supplies, the Oda family built three rock formations: Tange Castle, Zenshoji Castle and Nakashima Castle. Village. Among them, Danxia Village is located in the north of Minghai City, Shanzhao Temple Village is in the east of Minghai City, and Zhongdao Village is in the southeast of Minghai City, blocking the official roads in three directions respectively.
Dagao City also enjoys the same treatment and is blocked by Jiujin Village and Marugen Village. However, because the Matsudaira family has successfully transported military rations to Dagao City a few days ago, there is no shortage problem for the time being. Due to the strict blockade, the surrounding areas of the two cities There were basically not many people in the castle town anymore, and they all fled further to the area controlled by the Oda family. Some small castle towns were gathered near the five rock villages.
"Their horse exploration activities are very frequent, and they seem to be very confident." Taehyung Asahina snorted disdainfully. "I guess he felt that his defenders did not need to be young, so they started to fight. If you have the guts, you can go out to fight in the field! I Everyone wants to go up and challenge!”
"Don't be impulsive, we don't have siege equipment with us." Yu Qiuping stopped, "It's better to wait until the adults arrive before planning anything."
"You kid, you kid, you are just too timid. If I were to take command..." Asahina Taehyung was teaching Yu Qiuping a lesson when a messenger under the banner of the Sena family arrived.
"Asahina-sama, Yuqiu-sama," the horseback crowd saluted the two of them, "Your Highness asked the two of you to set up camp here first, so that the army and the baggage team can have a support and a springboard before making the next plan."
"Why don't you take advantage of the situation and attack!" Asahina Taehyung angrily shook his fist, "Our entire army has arrived, and 800 soldiers are attacking Zenshoji Stronghold. Isn't it possible that we can't take it down?"
"Asahina-sama, please calm down," Ma Huizhong said in a low voice, "I am only responsible for passing orders. I hope you two will abide by military orders."
"I understand, you can go back." Asahina Taiheng angrily sent the horsemen back to recover, while he and Yu Qiuping commanded the auxiliary soldiers to start setting up the camp.
At seven quarters in the afternoon, Sena Ujitoshi's main team and Okuhira Sadakichi's team arrived at the camp that had not yet been completely completed. When the Ashigaru were having lunch, Sena Ujitoshi came immediately with a group of senior samurai. Arriving at the small hillock where Yu Qiupei and Asahina Taihiro were located - which is also the commanding heights of the entire camp. He planted his horse seal and an Imagawa family's two-letter flag here.
Sena Shijun glanced at the movement in Zenzhao Temple Village and asked, "Do the garrison troops in Zenzhao Temple Village have any intention of leaving the city?"
"No, uncle." Asahina Taehiro replied, "Looking at the flag, it was the flag of the cowards of the Sakuma family, the retreating general. They were hiding in the camp one by one and did not dare to come forward. But their scouting horses were very good. Running around animatedly!”
"Is that so?" Sena Ujitoshi asked again, "My dear nephew, when did you encounter the Oda family's detective?"
"Hmm..." Asahina Taehyung thought for a moment, "It's probably around the eighth quarter of the hour or the quarter of the sixth hour. There are about seven or eight Tanma."
"Did you show any surprise when you saw our army?" Sena Ujitoshi suddenly asked out of common sense.
"This... I didn't pay attention to it." Asahina Taehyung smiled, "Why did uncle ask this?"
"It's nothing, it's just casual. My nephew, don't take it to heart." Jun Sena said with a smile, but he regretted that he could not control whether there was any information about the traitor's report.
"It is now around eight-quarter noon," Sena Ujitoshi raised his head and looked at the sun. "The Oda family in several nearby rock villages must have received information about Zenshoji Village. It is estimated that even Furuno Castle has also received the alarm."
"I don't know why there is no action at Zenshoji Village, but the Tanma is extremely active." Sena Shijun pondered, "If they are not determined to seal off Narumi Castle tightly, then this move is just to preserve their strength. If They are very determined to blockade Narumi City, so they are waiting for reinforcements and at the same time completing the control of the battlefield situation."
Sena Ujitoshi glanced in the direction of Furuno Castle with some worry. It stands to reason that during spring plowing, the Oda family should not hastily call in troops to reinforce Zenshoji Village, but the way that fool behaves is confusing. This seems to be The nonsensical style was actually a deterrent to the surrounding countries. Everyone was worried that Oda Nobunaga would desperately bring the power of the whole country to attack them, so they did not dare to attack the Oda family rashly.
The so-called big fool is the best deterrent barrier for the Oda family. How many people in the world have thought of this?
"No matter what, the longer we delay, the worse it will be for us, because we will not have reinforcements coming." Sena Shitoshi made a judgment, "This afternoon, we will try to transport food to Narumi City for the first time."
"Okay!" Asahina Taehyung was the first to shout excitedly, "It's finally time to go into battle!" He said as he hugged Yu Qiuping's shoulders, "Boy, I won't be worse than you this time!"
"Your Highness," Yu Qiupei was a little breathless as he was hugged by Asahina Taehyung, and he hurriedly struggled out, "We are surrounded by the Oda family's sphere of influence. We only have the lone city of Narumi, and we may not be able to go out to cooperate. We should be careful. "
"You kid, why did you give up before the fight started!" Asahina Taehyung slapped Yu Qiupei on the shoulder hard.
"My dear nephew, what Hongye said makes sense." Jun Sena smiled and turned to Yu Qiuping, "I have already considered this. First, expand the search range of Tanma and let me control the battlefield situation. Let's also first Let’s have something to eat, there’s going to be a fight in the afternoon.”
Within three moments, the sent out detectives came back one after another.
"Okabe-sama has promised us to help us monitor the Oda army in the direction of Furuno Castle and Tange Village. If they have the intention of sending troops, they will light up the smoke as a warning and help us contain them." Sena Ujitoshi said with a smile, Seeing Asahina Taiheng's disdainful expression, he gave some advice: "Although the Asahina family and the Okabe family have some conflicts, they will unite with each other when dealing with the outside world. This has been true since the time of your father-in-law. .”
"My dear nephew, please don't smear your father's face." Sena Shitoshi said seriously.
When mentioning his father, Asahina Taehyung, who had always been carefree, also stood in awe and nodded.
"Based on the information provided by Narumi City, they estimate that there are about 600 people in each of the three camps around Narumi City,"
"However, since Nakashima Village in the south is close to the forest to the southwest of us, it is very likely that troops will be sent quietly to avoid Narumi Castle's sight and attack our rear through the forest." Sena Shijun pointed to the southwest of everyone. direction of the forest, "I need someone to cover the safety of our side and rear."
"Sadayoshi," Sena Ujitoshi looked at Okuhira Sadakichi, "take the 200 men you have prepared and go into the woods to set up defenses. It is not easy to form formations and mobilize in the woods, and the pressure of attack will not be great. Just defend carefully. "
"Yes!" Okudaira Sadakichi responded.
"Momiji." Sena Ujitoshi named Amakihei's name again, "Our baggage train will march directly from the official road to Narumi Castle, and your Tokiwabi will be responsible for covering the flanks." Sena Ujitoshi pointed. Shanzhao Si Village in the distance, "When your troops advance along the official road to the south of Shanzhao Si Village, they leave the official road and head north in a stone's throw, where they set up defenses to separate the official road from Shanzhao Si Village. If the Oda army in Shanzhao Temple Village has the intention to attack the official road, it will be up to the Yuqiu family to stop them."
"Yes!" Yu Qiuping also responded.
"Good nephew, you come to be the vanguard." Sena Ujitoshi smiled and looked at Asahina Taehyung, who actually waved his fist eagerly. "The Asahina family's reserve team will follow the Yuqiu family's Tokiwabi, and wait until they leave When the official road goes north, you continue to go west along the official road until you reach the castle town of Narumi Castle, connect with the troops sent by Narumi Castle to support you, and ensure the safety of the city gate. If there are Oda troops blocking the way, defeat them!"
"Yes! Uncle! We must complete the mission!" Asahina Taehyung hugged his fist heavily.
"Ujiyoshi." Sena Ujitoshi called out Sena Ujiyoshi's name again, "You take 400 people from my family to stay at the camp and protect the excess baggage. There should be another batch of baggage arriving tonight from Matsudaira of Okazaki Castle. When the family arrives, you will be responsible for contacting them."
"Yes." Sena replied calmly.
"I will take the remaining 800 people from my family to protect the train, go west along the official road, and directly enter Narumi City. If there is a crisis, all ministries can ask me for help. My 300 soldiers can be used as reserves. Team." Sena Ujitoshi finished the task assignment, "Then, gentlemen, let's take action!"
"Yes!" Everyone suddenly accepted the order and each led their troops to march in the designated direction.