Samurai of the Takeda Family

Li Xiao remembered the strategy of attacking Echigo in a three-way attack with Takeda Shingen when he was walking around the Kanzakikan.

　　The premise of implementing this strategy is that the Takeda family is not planning to make a one-off battle with the Uesugi family, but to achieve tactical goals with strategic goals.

From a strategic point of view, the Takeda clan attacked Hida from the left, sent troops to the center, and attacked Nishi-Ueno from the right. After invading the Yangbei area of ​​Echigo, the Takeda Shingen himself led a large army out of the Shinano River Nakajima. Threatening the front line of Kasuga Mountain City.

　　The purpose is to make Uesugi Kenshin unable to look at each other from end to end. This avoids the one-time battle between the two gambling nations, and the Takeda family can slowly erode the territory. In the strategy, step by step, small victories are turned into big victories, and advantages are turned into victories.

　　 Historically, the Takeda family followed this grand strategy during the five years of Yonglu to the ten years of Yonglu, before they attacked the Imagawa family.

　　 In fact, regardless of offense, both Hida and Ueno are vital to the consolidation of Takeda's Shinano.

　　 If Shinano country is compared to a big bird, then Hida country and Ueno country are the two wings of the big bird. Whether it is the Takeda family to complete Shinano's defense and the three-way attack on Echigo, the premise is to complete the territorialization of Hida and Ueno, and send a powerful general to guard and subdue the local people.

　　 After forming a powerful force in the local area, a semi-siege network with Echigo Kasugayama Castle as the center can be formed.

　　Once there is a change in the Echigo Army, Takeda Shingen can send his troops north, Hida, Ueno with two wings, and finally use Shinano as the bird's head to complete a heavy peck at Kasuga Mountain Castle.

　　 However, in history, the Takeda family's strategy to go to West Ueno was considered a success, but it was a big defeat in the direction of Hida country.

　　 Follow the original historical trajectory.

In the seventh year of Yongluo, in 1664, Yama Prefecture Masaki and Kiso Yoshiyasu formed the Takeda Expeditionary Army that crossed the Abo Pass and invaded Hida. The initial offensive went smoothly, and the local tycoon Jiangma clan was defeated in support of Uesugi Kenshin’s sister trail. S.

At that time, Kenshin Uesugi, in order to avoid the situation of being attacked by the enemy, in August of that year, Chen Bing was again on the island of Kawanaka. Shingen Takeda could not stop the Hida attack at this time, and recalled the Hida Expeditionary Force. After the expeditionary force, the two armies faced off on Chuanzhong Island, which was the fifth joint battle on Chuanzhong Island.

Later, Shingen Takeda made Baba Shinbo sit in Makinoshima Castle in the northwest of Shinano, as the general of the Etchu Hida Front Army. The Kiso family, Hidae Ma’s family, and Etchu Shiina family of Tsukuma-gun were all placed under the banner and belonged to Baba Shinbo. The unified command of Fang made Uesugi Kenshin feel the pressure.

　　 But because the Hida Raiders were only halfway through at the time, the Hida country was not completely completed and the nationalization was completed. Both the Sister Koro and Jiangma were only superficially surrendering to the Takeda family, and they planted an element of anxiety.

And later, Baba Shinbo himself never had the opportunity to go to Makinoshima Castle. When the strategic focus of the Takeda family shifted to the Imagawa family, Baba Shinbo went out to Suruga with the army, and Uesugi Kenshin took the opportunity to reverse the success of Hida country. The Kolu family and the Jiangma family surrendered, the Shiina family was attacked, and the Takeda family lost all their forces in the Hida country and Etchu.

　　 Two wings were folded, and Shingen Takeda was busy fighting westward again, and was no longer able to launch an offensive against Echigo.

Li Xiao only listened to Takeda Shingen's solemn words: "If my family wants to attack Echigo, they must acquire Hida, and Ueno and Ueno are the foundations. So next, my Takeda family will maintain a defensive position on Kawasaka Island, to Hida and Ueno, and implement at the same time. The offensive on the east and west sides, together, attacked Hida, and after Ueno and the two countries, they completed the encirclement of Echigo."

　　 As Li Xiao expected, in fact, the strategic pattern of the Takeda family in the next five years will become clear at this moment.

　　 "Takasaka is playing."

"Oh."

　　 I saw a military commander under the Baba Nobubo agree, and this person is the Takasaka Masanobu who is known as the right to escape bullets.

　　 Takasaka Masanobu, formerly known as Kasuga Tiger Tsunami, talked about his birth and fortune, and is comparable to Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the Takeda family. Masanobu Takasaka was originally the son of the common people. After his father passed away, his brother-in-law took the family property. Masanobu Takasaka had nowhere to go, and was later adopted by Takeda Shingen as his surname because of his beautiful appearance.

　　 Of course, Masanobu Takasaka is the most famous, and it is the story of Longyang with Takeda Shingen.

After graduating from his career as a small surname, Masamoto Takasaka became an official samurai. Since then, he has gone straight from a hundred knights to four hundred and fifty knights, and finally became the lord of Haijin Castle. The mobilization force of his subordinates is in the Takeda family. Above any genealogical family elders.

　　 Takeda Shingen looked at Takasaka Masahiro and said, "I order you to be the commander of the Oshinano Front Army. You will be in Haijin City and command the tycoons of the Gengke and Hanke counties, and guard against the military forces in the direction of Kasugayama Castle and Takanashi Castle."

　　Oku Shinano refers to the four prefectures of Shinano Takai, Mizuchi, Gengke, and Hanke. Oku means deep and deep, which means that these four prefectures are surrounded by mountains.

　　 At the time, the Takai and Mizuuchi counties of Oshinano were still under the influence of Uesugi Kenshin. Masarai Takanashi, the lord of Takanashi Castle in Takai County, was his wife as Uesugi Kenshin's aunt. As Shinano's noble family, Takanashi's family has always opposed Takeda Shingen's troops to invade Shinano, so it is not at odds with the Takeda family's position.

　　 Takasaka Masanobu was originally in charge of Oshinano's defense. Takeda Shingen's appointment was also re-emphasized, and there was nothing new.

　　 After Masanobu Takasaka thanked him, Shingen Takeda turned and said: "Baba Minbu."

　　 "Oh." The Machang Letter Room agreed, bowed forward, and pressed his hands to the ground.

　　 "I order you to be the commander of the Hida Front Army, and be in charge of Makinoshima Castle, commanding Azu-gun, Nishina and Kiso clan of Tsukuma-gun, as well as all the great clans, and be responsible for the strategy of adjusting Hida country."

"Oh."

　　 "Li Xiao, I order you to be the deputy general of the Hida Front Army, as a co-operation of the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the Racecourse."

"Oh."

　　 "Machang Changfang, you will return to your home and listen to your father's schedule."

"Oh."

　　 Sure enough, as in history, Baba Nobubo was responsible for the strategy of Hida, but the difference was that Li Xiao was assigned to Baba Nobubo and existed as a lieutenant at the level of generals. As the lieutenant, that is, Li Xiao and Baba Nobubu are equal, and they are still directly under Takeda Shingen's clan.

　　 And the Nishina family in Anzu County, the Kiso family in Tsukuma County, and the people of the two counties are classified as direct subordinates of the horse farm letter house and have direct transfer rights. In this way, the horse farm letter room will undoubtedly greatly increase in strength, and formally become a general with a heavy hand in hand, and is a veritable commander of the front army.

　　 "Suwa Katsurai."

　　 When Takeda Shingen clicked on Takeda Katsuyori's name, the generals of the Takeda family suddenly felt excited and looked at him with all eyes.

"Oh!"

　　 Takeda Katsura was shaking slightly, obviously a little excited.

　　 Takeda Shingen looked at Takeda Katsuyori with a glimmer of expectation in his eyes. He only listened to him slowly saying: "I will remove your post from Ina-gun Prefecture, and I will be replaced by Nobuyuki Akiyama."

"Oh."

"Suwa Katsuyoshi obeyed, I order you to be the commander of the Ueno Front Army, and I will appoint Azuma-gun 15,000 Ishichiyuki, Takeda Nobuyo, Sanada Yukatsu, and Ohata Kensuke as your companions, and cooperate with you to attack Ueno. "

As soon as Takeda Shingen's voice fell, although there was still silence in the castle tower, the eyes of the Takeda family members looking at Takeda Katsuyori contained various emotions, jealousy, envy, resentment, happiness, praise, expectations, etc. .

　　 But no one will slander Takeda Shingen for his nepotism. Although Takeda Katsuyori is only sixteen years old, his military exploits in Shirane Mountain and Iwasaki Castle have proved his ability and responsibility. Let him serve as the commander of the Ueno Front Army is well deserved.

Seeing Takeda Katsurai's excitement and unable to suppress himself, Li Xiao couldn't help but feel relieved. His hard work this year was finally in vain. From the reckless and impulsive boy, Takeda Katsurai has finally turned into a man who can take his own side. NS.

　　 It's just that Li Xiao still feels a bit regretful, because he can't see Takeda Yoshinobu's expression here. If Takeda Yoshinobu sees this scene, I don't know if he will be jealous and swing a knife from the palace on the spot.

　　 However, Li Xiao looked at Rube Xinqiu, and the faces of the two fathers and sons were shocked, unbelievable, and angry. This expression of envy, jealousy and hatred made him feel a little bit darker in his heart.

　　 You must know that Takeda Nobuyuki, Sanada Yukatsu, and Obata Kenshige are all generals of the Takeda family's castle master level.

　　 Sanada Yukitaka is a well-known minister of Takeda family with abilities and resourcefulness comparable to Yamamoto Kansuke. His Sanada family is also a good general, and it can be called a talent reserve base.

　　 And Obata Kenshige, Obata Nobusada and his sons are fierce generals, not to mention that Obata's Akabai under him is a powerful army in Takeda's family that can be as famous as the red cavalry under the command of Iitomi Tiger Masao.

　　 Although Takeda Nobuhiro is mediocre, his father Takeda Nobuhiro still leaves him with Komoro Castle and nearly a thousand troops that he can mobilize.

In fact, in the retainer regiment of Takeda Katsuyori, although two generals, Li Xiao and Masabo Baba, have left, they have gained three important retainers, namely Takeda Nobutoyo, Sanada Yukatsu, and Obatake Kenju. In fact, the gain is far greater than the expenditure. . In total, there are nearly five thousand troops that can be deployed under Takeda Katsuyoshi.

　　 "Your Highness."

　　 Seeing Takeda Katsurai almost burst into tears, Li Xiao still reminded him softly, don't lose weight.

"Oh!"

　　 Takeda Katsuyoshi, Takeda Nobuyo, Sanada Kotaka, and Obata Kenshige agreed in unison. The retainers of Katsuyori Takeda were also very excited. Masayuki Sanada, Asahide Oguma, as well as brothers Hoko, Masatada Akiyama, Masatada Akiyama, Takeuchi and Gozaemon, and Susada Abe, and other retainers, were holding their heads. Takeda wins a **** battle under Lai's command.

　　 Isn't it just the day when Takeda Katsuyai will make his fortune?

　　 Takeda Shingen looked at Takeda Katsuyori and asked, "Nishiueno's strategy is the top priority of my Takeda family. Do you have any plans for Katsuyori?"

Although Takeda Katsuyori was excited, he replied without hesitation: "Returning to my father, Katsuyai thought that the most important thing in Nishiueno lies in Minowa Castle. I will use the method of cutting its branches and leaves, and then cutting off its roots. Isolate all the branch cities of Minoran City, and finally conquer them in one fell swoop."

　　 "Very good!" Shingen Takeda praised loudly, in line with his intentions.

Takeda Shingen held his hand to Takeda Katsuyori and said loudly: "Katsurai, it seems that I will give you the Ueno country strategy, and there is nothing wrong with it. In addition, I will send Naito-sama as your lieutenant and cooperate with you to attack Ueno. Don't live up to my expectations, just do it!"

In history, after Shingen Takeda was frustrated by Nagano’s six times under the castle of Minowa Castle, the Takeda army changed its tactics of cutting its branches and leaves and then cutting off its roots. In 1565, they completed the elimination of Minowa Castle. , Completely isolated Minin City, launched a general offensive against Minin City in 1566 the following year, captured Minin City, and completed the nationalization of Nish Ueno.

　　 Later, in the Takeda clan battle with Hojo clan Sanmasu ridge, Mininagi castle lord Asari Shingen died in battle, Takeda Shingen ordered general Naito Masatoto to replace him, and led Mininun as the commander of the Ueno army. At this point, Naito Masahiro has a heavy hand in hand and officially ranks among the Four Heavenly Kings of Takeda.

　　 Unlike in history, Katsuyori Takeda was born, and Shingen Takeda was able to safely hand over the strategy of Nishi Ueno to him and Masao Naito independently.

　　The former Nishi-Ueno Front Army general Naito Masahiro was only serving as a deputy to Takeda Katsuyoshi, as an auxiliary attack.

　　 I don’t know if it was a coincidence or a reference. The Oda Corps established by Oda Nobunaga later is very similar to Takeda Shingen’s regimental commander responsibility system.

　　 Before the Honnoji Incident, in addition to the Oda Nobunaga Flagmoto Army, there were also five legions under its jurisdiction.

They are Higashiyama Road Front Army, Corps Commander Nobutada Oda (later replaced by Takikawa Kazuyoshi); Hokuriku Front Army, UU Reading www.uukanshu.com Corps Commander Shibata Masuya; Sanyo Road Front Army, Corps Commander Hideyoshi Hashiba; Yama The Yin (harmonious) road front army, corps commander Aichi Mitsuhide; Nankai road front army, corps commander Niwa Nagahide; Tokaido front army, corps commander Tokugawa Ieyasu.

　　 In the five fronts, apart from Tokugawa Ieyasu, the other four are all important members of the lineage that Oda Nobunaga has brought up with one hand, and they can entrust them with important responsibilities.

　　Each front army is an important official of the generation. With powerful support and the form of local people, they form a combined army to attack all sides, and Oda Nobunaga is in the middle of the dispatch as a support.

　　 The same is true of Takeda Shingen's offensive against Echigo.

　　 Takeda Shingen sits in the Osakikan, standing still, and ordered the three major generations of the Majo Shinbo, Takahashi Masanobu, and Naito Masaoto, to attack each other in the form of supporting his retainers and the people of the country.

This allows each front army to be individually responsible for completing independent combat capabilities, and forming a very strong cohesion and combat effectiveness. Compared with the previous battles, the "multinational force" composed of many equal ranks and nationals has a strong combat power. I don’t know how much.

　　 Every front army is an arrow, so Takeda Shingen is like raising a big trident and piercing the big dragon horizontally and horizontally.

　　 The military discussion ended. This military discussion will affect the future strategic direction of the entire Takeda family. The Takeda family will walk out of the castle tower with a different mood.

　　After the generals walked out, Shingen Takeda, Katsuyori Takeda, and Li Xiao stayed alone.

　　 Takeda Shingen's eyes swept over the two of them, and suddenly he threw a letter in front of them, and said flatly, "What's going on?"

　　 Li Xiao glanced at it. It was the letter that he had handed to his wife Yukida Yokotani, the leader of Shinobu.