Volume 6 Recruiting people to hear the Luocheng flute, Chapter 828: Dumplings
On February 4, the eighth year of Tensho (1580), Oyama Castle fell under a fierce attack by the Tokugawa Army. After the Tokugawa Army blocked the roads around Oyama Castle, they turned to Gaotian Castle, an isolated city, and launched a general attack on Gaotian Castle.
Tenjin Castle was the stronghold of Toe River, and it held on until February 7. However, in the early morning of February 8, the fact that Okabe Motonobu had abandoned the city and fled could no longer be concealed. The desperate defenders opened the city gates and attacked the Tokugawa army.
Surrendered, Okabe Masatsuna was also made a prisoner, and the whole territory of Yuanjiang was pacified.
On February 9, when Tokugawa Ieyasu led the Tokugawa Army and the Jingzhebei arrived at the Red Leaf Army position on the east bank of Oigawa, the reinforcements from the Takeda family and the Hojo family arrived belatedly. However, the 10,000 Kaimen and the Japanese army led by Takeda Katsuyori
After the 25,000 Hojo reinforcements led by Hojo Tsunari arrived in Suruga, the total strength of the Takeda-Hojo coalition reached 45,000, capable of fighting against the Uaki-Tokugawa coalition. The Takeda family was in Shinano, and the Ueno reinforcements were also there.
Come on, it just takes a while.
"Momiji." Tokugawa Ieyasu came to Yu Qiupei's main formation east of Oigawa and found Yu Qiupei, "I'm really sorry that Okabe Motonobu ran away."
"It doesn't matter, I don't blame you, it was my ninja's mistake." Yu Qiuping couldn't help complaining when he thought about this, "But this Okabe Motonobu's luck is so good that he ran into the Red Leaf Fleet.
The moment I left, I ran away in the boat."
"It's unbelievable." Tokugawa Ieyasu also smiled bitterly and shook his head, "But Momiji, since there is no longer a need to contain Okabe Motobu, is it better to withdraw the position to the west of Oigawa?"
"Why, aren't you planning to fight Suruga?" Yu Qiuping raised his head in surprise.
"We still have to fight, but the enemy has a lot of troops at the moment. It is a taboo for military strategists to form a formation with our backs against the water. It is not easy to mobilize and retreat. What should we do if there is an accident?" Tokugawa Ieyasu in Maza opposite Yu Qiupei.
He sat down and took off his helmet.
"But these fortifications of mine have been reinforced for a long time. If we withdraw, it will be in vain." Yu Qiuping pointed to the east direction behind his head with his thumb, "Although it is difficult to form an array with your back against the water, if you just retreat like this,
When the Takeda-Hojo coalition forces occupy Oigawa, if we rush to cross the river on the beach, we will also run the risk of being attacked halfway across the river. Isn't this a taboo for military strategists?"
"This..." Tokugawa Ieyasu also hesitated when he heard this, but was persuaded by Yu Qiuping.
"And to tell you the truth, I will definitely win this battle." Yu Qiuping showed a confident smile towards Tokugawa Ieyasu.
"Oh?" Tokugawa Ieyasu's eyes lit up and he put down the helmet in his hand, "What do you think of Momiji's words?"
"The Daimyo of the Western Kingdom have suffered a lot, but the Daimyo of the Eastern Kingdom still don't have a long memory." Yu Qiuping pointed his hand at the long coastline of the Suruga Kingdom on the sand table in front of him, "Control of the sea, control of the sea, control of the sea is all in my hands, and they actually
Do you dare to fight me in the coastal areas?"
"Your Highness." At this moment, Ye Gusuizi reported at the tent door with a smile, "Lunch is ready."
"Let's go, Takechiyo." Ame Qiupei patted his knees and stood up, putting a hand on Tokugawa Ieyasu's shoulders, "The cook has made dumplings, let's eat together."
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On February 10, the eighth year of Tensho (1580), after leaving one part of the Takeda-Hojo coalition forces to guard Sunfu Castle, the rest of the main forces stationed in the Fujieda-Shimada area and confronted the Amaki-Tokugawa coalition forces crossing the river. However, due to rain,
Akihira had deployed and built a strong defense line, but they had not yet launched an attack. They seemed to be planning to spend time here, waiting for the Akihira-Tokugawa coalition forces to withdraw on their own. As a result, the Takeda-Hojo coalition forces also began to build large-scale defenses in an attempt to put the sit-in down.
The battle went on to the end. The Yuqiu-Tokugawa army also did not rush to launch an attack, but also strengthened the fortifications on its own.
Just when the Takeda-Hojo coalition was worried about the deceit of the Amaki-Tokugawa coalition and was on guard against raids day and night, reports of defeat came from the sea. The Momiji fleet, which had returned to the waters of the far river a few days ago, suddenly appeared in the waters of Suruga Bay and was caught off guard.
The Hojo Navy was defeated and defeated. The Hojo Navy tried to escape back to Doi Port again, but the Momiji Fleet directly pursued it and defeated Izu Doi Port. The weak Hojo Navy was completely unable to cope with it and had to go all the way south.
Escaped, bypassed the Izu Peninsula and fled back to Sagami Bay.
Immediately afterwards, the Momiji Fleet turned around and came to Ejiri Port to liquidate the Takeda Navy. Even though Mukai Masatsuna tried his best with an arson ship, he was still no match for the Momiji Fleet. The Takeda Navy was surrounded in the port and annihilated. In desperation,
, Mukai Masatsuna had no choice but to take the remaining sailors and surrender to the Momiji Fleet.
At first, when he received the report of the navy's defeat, Takeda Katsuyori didn't take it seriously - anyway, he didn't expect the navy to have any effect. However, soon after, news of the fall of Kambara Castle came - the Momiji Fleet was in Kambara Castle
The Ming Dynasty troops put down the Ming Dynasty under the castle, and used fierce naval guns as fire cover, successfully helping the Ming Dynasty to quickly capture Kamahara Castle. Suruga country is mountainous, and almost all of its central and northern parts are mountainous. Only a section close to the coastline has plains and official roads.
.And Kamahara Castle, the important town of Anhara County in Suruga Province, is an important pass between the mountains and the sea. Located on the banks of the Fuji River, Kamahara Castle blocks the official road from Kai, Izu, and Sagami to Suruga. Kamahara Castle is located in Suruga
The 45,000 coalition forces lost their retreat and were trapped in Suruga like dumplings.
The angry Takeda Katsuyori immediately abandoned the frontline position, and the entire army retreated to Sunpu Castle. Then, with Nobu-kun Anayama as the vanguard, he returned eastward and attacked Kamuhara Castle in reverse. However, along the way from Ejiri Port to Kamuhara Castle, the official road was
Sandwiched between the mountains and the sea, the Red Leaf Fleet cruising back and forth bombarded the Takeda Army unscrupulously, beating the Takeda Army miserable. They had no ability to fight back, so they had to hide in the mountains to the north as soon as they saw the Red Leaf Fleet arriving——
However, Amakihei also prepared gifts for them there. The special forces company that landed with Naru Dybei had already sneaked into the mountainous area. Suzuki Shigehide and the Kii people used their most familiar mountain guerrilla warfare to madly harass the Takeda army. Anayayama Nobujun
I was angered by the provocation of the Special Forces Company and ordered my troops to attack the Special Forces Company. However, they were repeatedly attacked in the mountainous area, so I had to give up in the end.
Stumbling all the way, by the time Anayayama Nobu-kun's Suruga troops arrived at Kamabahara Castle, they were already disorganized and demoralized. They were severely defeated by Narubi Bei who came out of the city to counterattack, and were completely collapsed under the attack of the special company and the Momiji Fleet.
, fled all the way back to Sunfu Castle.
The situation faced by the Takeda-Hojo coalition suddenly became extremely embarrassing. If you want to leave Suruga, you can only cross the mountains and ridges through the mountainous roads in the north of Suruga - that will require abandoning a lot of baggage. Takeda Katsuyori is unwilling
Accepting this outcome, he sent envoys to continuously urge reinforcements.
On February 21, the eighth year of Tensho (1580), the Shinano clan and the Ueno clan led by Nishina Moronobu, Takeda Noburen, Obata Nobusada and others finally arrived at Kabara Castle. But at this time, Wan Junbei had also entered the city via the waterway.
, Ming Dybei had also strengthened the city defenses long ago. Facing Puyuan City with nearly 10,000 Hongye troops, nearly a thousand iron cannons, and six artillery handles, these reinforcements who arrived were helpless. They also tried to surround Puyuan City to cut off food.
However, the presence of the Momiji Fleet allowed supplies to be continuously transported in from the Nanjo Castle Town near the sea of Kamabahara Castle, making it a city that was simply impossible to capture.
Takeda Katsuyori, who was unwilling to fail, tried to fight a decisive battle with the Amaki-Tokugawa coalition forces, but Amakihei and Tokugawa Ieyasu still honestly hid in the solid positions they built by the Oigawa River, even though the Takeda-Hojo coalition forces withdrew to Sunfu.
, they had no intention of pursuing them to the plains, and did not give the Takeda-Hojo coalition forces a chance to fight in the field. Takeda Katsuyori then decided to lead the army to storm Akihira's position - which immediately made the Takeda Army retainers feel bad.
The association - in the Battle of Nagashino, the Takeda army was unable to attack the strong city for a long time, and then the retreat was cut off, so Takeda Katsuyori made up his mind to charge into the powerful firepower structure constructed by the Oda-Tokugawa coalition forces.
At the Rakuhara position, they were severely defeated by the Oda-Tokugawa coalition forces who were waiting for work.
As a result, each of these retainers tried to persuade Takeda Katsuyori with tears, and finally made him give up his plan to fight a decisive battle. But in the current situation, the Oigawa defense line in the west is a turtle shell, and the same goes for Kabara Castle and the Momiji Fleet in the east.
It's a turtle shell. The Takeda-Hojo coalition forces are sandwiched between two turtle shells, and they have to gnaw on one.
Takeda Katsuyori tried to persuade the Hojo family to mobilize more troops from Kanto for support. However, the battle on Tokaido clearly attracted the attention of the whole world. Oda Nobunaga had already signaled the Hokkaido Army to gather at Kasugayama Castle to confront Uesugi.
Kagetora put pressure on the Hojo family and forced them to send reinforcements to help Uesugi Kagetora, but they were unable to reach Suruga.
The consumption of an army of more than 40,000 people is indeed a lot. However, after the fall of Kabara Castle, the supply lines from Izu, Sagami, Kai and Suruga were all cut off. Suruga's food alone may only be able to support these more than 40,000 people.
The army lasted for a month. Seeing that exhaustion was no longer an option, the Takeda family and the Hojo family had no choice but to use other ideas.
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On the night of March 1, the eighth year of Tensho (1580), at the Yuqiu-Tokugawa Allied Forces Main Formation on the banks of the Oigawa River, Yu Qiuping had finished his official duties for the day and was chatting with Kaede Imagawa about the past. At this moment, Mori Ranmaru suddenly arrived
Notification.
"Your Highness, Lord Fukushima would like to see you."
"So late?" Yu Qiuping shook his head in confusion, "And didn't you just finish the evaluation meeting? Is there anything you shouldn't say at that time?"
"I'll avoid it now. You're busy with business, please let Mr. Fukushima come in." Imagawa Kaede smiled and winked at Yu Qiuping, then retreated into the inner room behind her.
After Fukushima Yasunari came in, Yu Qiuping immediately noticed that his face was a little uneasy. Also, a polite person like Fukushima Yasunari would not visit Yu Qiuping late at night unless he encountered something embarrassing.
"What's wrong, An Cheng?" Yu Qiuping motioned Fukushima An Cheng to sit down, but the latter bowed to Yu Qiuping, and then handed Yu Qiuping a letter.
"What is this?" Yu Qiuping shook the envelope and glanced at Fukushima Yasunari.
"A letter from my clan brother, making an appointment to meet you tonight. He said that he will wait on the mountain in the distance. If I don't come tonight, he will pretend that it didn't happen." Fukushima Yasunari replied in a low voice,
"I don't dare to make decisions privately, so I came here to report to His Highness."