Samurai of the Takeda Family

Chapter 171: Fida Expeditionary Army Formation

In 1564 AD, the 7th year of Yongluk in Japan.

The beginning of the new year.

Takeda Shingen held a grand New Year's banquet at the Tsuzakikan, and invited hundreds of Takeda's retainers and samurai to hold a banquet.

Except for Masanobu Takasaka who guards Haijin Castle, Masanobu Naito who is stationed in Nishiueno, and Li Xiao, the lord of Kamioka Castle, who is far away in the Hida country, cannot rush back.

Takeda Shingen invited all the members of the Takeda family to represent their vassals and other vassals, such as Kisoya Kiso Yoshiyasu, Kiso Yoshihashi and his sons, Matsuo Castle Sanada Kotaka and his sons, Tosawa Castle Ohata Kenshige, Obata Nobusada Father and son.

There is also the general Hara Huyin who has been recuperating for a long time, and he followed Takeda Shingen to fight against the famous veteran.

A series of important officials of the Takeda family gathered here in the main hall of the Tsugazakikan.

And Masyuki Sanada, who has been promoted to general, is also eligible to participate in this family's New Year's banquet for the second time.

The scale of this banquet is no less than the banquet that Shingen Takeda married the eldest daughter to the Hojo family nine years ago.

Sitting in the main seat, Takeda Shingen's face was a little red. He just drank a glass of wine, his lungs could no longer support him, and he coughed a few times.

At this time, Masyuki Sanada, who sat down under Takeda Katsuyai's eyes, trembled, and thought to himself, has Lord Gokan's lung disease committed again?

This isn't the most appropriate time right now, Masao Sanada thought secretly.

As Sanada Masayuki saw, Takeda Shingen's move caused many retainers who were concerned about Takeda Shingen's health, including Takeda Nobuyuki, Takeda Yoshinobu, and Takeda Katsuyori.

Sanada Masako guessed that among the retainers, there were those who were worried, those who were indifferent, and those who secretly rejoiced.

Takeda Shingen's tuberculosis disease has been lingering for a long time, and it has not been able to cut its roots.

There have been several rumors in the family that Lord Gokan intends to give up the position of monk to recuperate.

As we all know, the current Takeda family is in full swing, and the world is looking sideways. All this was created by Master Gokan for more than 20 years.

Like his Fenglin Volcano flag, Gokan-sama is like a mountain, supporting the Takeda family.

But if the Gokan-sama is gone, or the position of house governor is surrendered, then who will continue, hold this Fenglin Volcano flag, and show the way forward for the proud soldiers of the Takeda family.

Whether it is the generals, the Hosokawa family, and many other prominent sects, all of them have gone from prosperity to decline due to improper handling of their protagonists, and their enormous power is torn apart.

Is it His Royal Highness Yixin who holds the status, or His Royal Highness Shenglai who has risen strongly recently?

Thinking of this, Masao Sanada shook his head.

Now the two Royal Highnesses have a group of confidants, and their destiny is closely linked by the one they support, and they are exhausting each other, and each will pull each other down. And the Sanada family is now firmly tied to His Highness Yoshinobu, and his father, Sir Sanada Yukatsu, this time can be said to have placed a heavy bet.

Halfway through the banquet, Shingen Takeda left midway and received a doctor's treatment in the side hall.

In the cold wind, Takeda Yoshinobu, Takeda Katsuyori, and a series of Takeda’s old and important ministers all stood outside the courtyard, either with their hands on their chests, or looking far away, all with grim expressions.

Masakura Sanada saw the lights ignited in the sliding paper door in the side hall, and several maids came in and out, and he could see that they were hurriedly greening.

After a long time, the paper sliding door opened, and the doctor in charge of Takeda Shingen's illness, Ojumon, and a child carrying a box on the side, slowly walked down the steps.

Masao Sanada and all his retainers involuntarily stepped forward together and approached the doctor.

Takeda Nobuyasu and Iifumi Toramashang, the two writers among the vassal family members, stepped forward and asked Ojumo about Takeda Shingen's condition with concern.

"The heat has not receded. This is a symptom of tuberculosis relapse. I think the lord is too overworked recently. I suggest that the lord should go back to Shima Hot Spring to rest for a few months. I don't care about the things at hand for the time being."

"What about the attitude of the lord?" Iifumi Huchang asked one after another.

Onjuku Kenwu shook his head and said, "I don't know, but I advise you to persuade the lord, otherwise the lord's condition may worsen."

Rest? How does this work?

Sanada's brow furrowed when he heard it. Right now, the Takeda family is at a critical time. In this year's general strategy of the Takeda family, it is imperative for the Hida country to use Ueno and Hida to use troops.

If Shingen Takeda is recovering from the illness at this time, then who should be in charge of the decision on the key battles of the Takeda family.

Echigo Kamishi Kenshin is looking at him.

The Hojo clan, an important alliance of the Takeda clan, has assembled 20,000 troops and is preparing for a decisive battle with the two coalition forces of Ota and Satomi at Kokufutai, and is unable to support the Takeda clan’s offensive.

According to the practice of the famous family, at this time the military and political power of the Takeda family should be temporarily in charge of Takeda Nobuhiro Takeda and Iifumi Toramasho, assisted by Takeda Yoshinobu.

This is undoubtedly a good opportunity for His Highness Yixin.

So for the Sanada family who supported His Highness Katsurai, the situation was very unfavorable.

Sure enough, Takeda Yoshinobu is now shining brightly. It is obvious that he has grasped such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Perhaps he even hopes that Takeda Shingen will take this opportunity to let him become a monk, and even become seriously ill. In this way, His Royal Highness Shenglai is still fledgling, and he can justifiably inherit the position of the Takeda family's governor.

However, His Highness Shenglai can only proclaim himself as a minister. If there is any change, he can summon all his servants in the name of righteousness to conquer His Highness Shenglai.

"The Lord has his life, please come in and discuss with all the adults."

An approaching crowd came out to speak.

In the side hall, more than 20 important officials of the Takeda family sat down with breathlessness.

Masao Sanada secretly lifted up and looked upwards, and saw Takeda Shingen sitting cross-legged, leaning his hands on his ribs, his complexion was slightly pale, and his breath was a little short.

Even though Takeda Shingen's demeanor still gives people a sense of calmness, and the three deep wrinkles on his forehead, like the king characters on the tiger's forehead, are even more reminiscent of his fame as the tiger of Kai.

There was silence on the court, and Masao Sanada knew that although Takeda Yoshinobu was thinking that Takeda Shingen would be able to recover from illness and decentralize power as soon as possible, no one dared to speak so bluntly because of fear of being jealous.

"Brother, Dr. Onjuku, we all know that, for the sake of the Takeda family's great cause, please take a good rest."

It was Takeda Nobuyasu who was speaking out. At this time, Ranwen Novel.com was the only one who was selfless in his heart and able to speak straightforwardly.

After Takeda Nobuyasu said, the Takeda family was like Kawabo Faithfulness, Matsuo Nobuya, a Faithful Dragon, Takeda Nobuyoshi, and Anyama Shin-kun worshipped together.

After everyone expressed their opinions, Takeda Yoshinobu, Takeda Katsuyori, and their close relatives and retainers expressed their attitudes and urged Takeda Shingen to cultivate.

Shingen Takeda smiled slightly and said, "I see. It seems that I won't go to Shima Hot Spring this time."

Hearing Takeda Shingen's answer, all the retainers breathed a sigh of relief.

To them, Shingen Takeda is a mountain, and it must not fall. Although he was resting, his deterrence was still there, and no one dared to offend the majesty of the Takeda family.

"But I also invite Master Gokan, in addition to rest assured, but also to abstain from female sex."

Masao Sanada was taken aback, turned his head to look, and he was talking about the eighth son of the former lord Nobori Takeda Nobuya, the half-brother of the current governor Nobuyuki Takeda.

Masao Sanada has heard of the opponent's xìng pattern. This person often speaks straightforwardly, and he always wears a brand-new saddle and armor when he goes into battle, so he often has the title of ‘magnificent one’ in the army.

Takeda Shingen also trusts him very much. At the beginning, a letter dragon inherited the fame of a family as the Takeda family, because the family was the leader of the powerful Samurai group Takekawa in Kai.

A Xinlong subordinate has the fighting power of Wuchuan all, so his mobilization power is at the same level as that of Machang Xinfang.

As soon as a Xinlong said this, the officials on the court burst into laughter, and Sanada couldn't help but smile.

This can be regarded as a consistent and outspoken style of Shinryu. Since childhood, he has treated his own brother, far inferior to Takeda Noburu and Takeda Nobuhira with such respect and fear.

His acting style is straightforward, and Shingen Takeda’s lecherous illness is known to the important ministers of the Takeda family present, so after a letter dragon said this, the solemn atmosphere in the temple was wiped out.

Shingen Takeda was not at all stunned. He smiled yínyín and looked at a Xinlong, but he picked up the folding fan and pointed at one.

After all the retainers were laughing, Takeda Shingen said in a serious tone: "Since I have decided to recover from the illness, so the family affairs will be troublesome for everyone. Right now is the time when my Takeda family is changing. Should I take advantage of the situation or dormant in the future. Kai, being a mountain monkey depends on your efforts."

"Oh!"

All the retainers bowed down together. As a member of the Takeda family, Masao Sanada also felt a heavy responsibility on his shoulders.

Next, Shingen Takeda made arrangements for major family events while he was resting.

He said: Since I can't be in power, all military and political affairs in the family will be decided by Fanfu Huchang and Machang Xinfang, and you will assume the responsibilities of the two positions. "

Two positions, Masao Sanada knew that this was the highest position among the retainers of the Takeda family.

When Shingen Takeda took the throne, Nobukata Itagaki and Torito Kanri served in two positions respectively, assisting Shingen Takeda in handling affairs of the Takeda family. Later, the two died in a battle in Uedawara, and these two positions were also vacant.

At present, Shingen Takeda was forced to take his own health into consideration and re-appointed the two positions.

It is true that apart from these two people, there are not too suitable people. The other important officials, Naito Masahiro and Takasaka Masanobu, are not around.

After arranging the two positions of Fufu Huchang and Baba Nobubo, Takeda Shingen continued to say: "This year, my family is still strategically going to Ueno and Hida on the east and west sides of the strategy, while defending on the front line of Chuanzhong Island.

"Suwa Katsurai."

"Oh!"

Takeda Katsuyoshi fell down, and from Takeda Katsuyoshi, Sanada's father, Sanada, his two elder brothers, and Takeda Nobuto, and Ohata, all turned their knees to face Takeda Shingen, and then fell down together.

"You are in charge of the strategy of Ueno country. Naito is only your lieutenant to assist you. You must conquer two or three cities of Nagano, understand?"

"Oh! Don't worry, lord." Takeda Katsuyori exclaimed.

Shingen Takeda nodded and said: "At the same time as you attack Ueno, you should also beware of Kenshin Uesugi's re-entry in Kanto. However, according to the ninja crowd, he shouldn't make much movement in the past few months, but he shouldn't take it lightly."

After instructing Takeda Katsura, Takeda Shingen said again: "As for the direction of Hida country..."

"My father, please allow me to lead troops to attack Hida and make contributions to my Takeda family."

Yoshinobu Takeda who was talking, Masyuki Sanada sneered secretly. His Highness Yoshinobu was finally in a hurry at this moment. Shingen Takeda only arranged for Fanfu Tomoshang, and the two people from Baba Nobuya to take charge of family affairs, but he was excluded.

This obviously made him feel terrified, so he asked Takeda Shingen to fight, so that he could also have the opportunity to perform, otherwise, if he continues to let His Highness Shengrai make contributions in Ueno, his protagonist will be really dangerous.

Shingen Takeda shook his head and said, "No, Yoshinobu, just follow me to Shima Onsen."

Takeda Yoshinobu listened for a moment, showing a look of unwillingness, but he could only say obedience.

Seeing that Takeda Yoshinobu was rejected, Sanada Masao thanked him in his heart, but he guessed the candidate for the general to take off in the direction of the country. The original Hida Expeditionary Commander Baba Shinbo would be unable to hold two positions. Then Takeda Shingen will change. Who will replace.

Could it be Li Xiao, in the Hida country, he used his own power to open up five thousand stones for his family, and built the castle Shengang under the attack of the sister road army. It is enough in terms of ability, but not enough in terms of qualifications.

In the side hall, several important generations of generals who can shoulder their own responsibilities all have important responsibilities. Although the remaining veterans of the Takeda family have military strength, they are either insufficient or insufficiently qualified, and the prestige is not enough to take on the important task.

Shingen Takeda turned his head to look at a short general in the retainer regiment, and said to him: "Genshiro, this time the Hida country expedition army, you will be the general."

The short general was shocked when he heard it, and immediately turned around and bowed down.

Seeing that this person became the commander-in-chief of the Hida country expeditionary army, Masuko Sanada saw Takeda Yoshinobu, and both of them were happy.

This time it was Iifumi Toramasaka's younger brother, Iifumi Genshiro.

The talents of Iifumi Genshiro had been concealed by his radiant brother Iifumi Torama. However, through Iifumi Genshiro’s own efforts and accumulated military exploits, he was already a magistrate of Takeda Shingen’s men and had a reputation for being brave and good at fighting. , Is already well-known Kai.

During the battle on Kawasaki Island, Shingen Takeda gave him the position of the Honjin line, and let him be in charge of commanding the main line of the line.

Despite this, he is like Baba Nobubo and Takasaka Masanobu as the general in charge of one aspect of the Legion.

This means that in the fierce generals of the Takeda family's retainers, he is regarded as a general who can take care of himself in the eyes of Takeda Shingen.

Therefore, it can be seen that even though Iitomi Genshiro tried to maintain his composure, his body was still trembling slightly.

Similarly, because of the relationship between Iifumi Genshiro and Iifumi Torama, Takeda Yoshinobu did not regard him as an outsider, so he was very pleased to assume the position of the commander-in-chief of the Hida country.

However, Shingen Takeda asked Iitomigen Shiro to be the general general of Hida country, and his retainers, Masayuki Nakasada, and his retainers including Katsuyori Takeda also found it appropriate, and had no objection.

In addition to Iitomi Genshiro, Takeda Shingen also said: "Ichi Uenosuke and Kiso Iyomori, you two and Genshiro form the Hida country expedition army, preparing for the Hida country conquest."

"Oh!"

A letter to the dragon, Kiso Yoshikang agreed at the same time.

A Shinryu has always acted as the external responsibility between the Takeda family and Honganji. This time the attack on Hida and the passage to Echigo must be indispensable for external communication with Honganji.

So this is one of the reasons why Takeda Shingen let a Xinlong go out.

Needless to say, Yoshiyasu Kiso, Kiso Valley is adjacent to the Hida country, and the Kiso family is very familiar with the local terrain and the details of the big and small families in the Hida country.

The Hida country expedition army must be led by the Kiso family, and there are feuds between the Kiso family and the sister Xiaolu family, and they must be deadly in battle.

"Genshiro, in addition to Uenosuke-sama and Iyosuke-sama, the Nishina army of Azuzu-gun, and the Baba Masabo army of the Baba family are all transferred under your name."

Iitomi Genshiro agreed, then thought for a while and then asked, "Whether Li Xiao, who is already in Hida country, is an independent army or a general under his minister."

Takeda Shingen thought for a while and said, "No, let Li Xiao be an independent army, but he will be responsible for the rations of the Hida Expeditionary Army this time. I will let him protect your future."

After a pause, Shingen Takeda said again: "This time our army was able to attack the Hida country. First, Li Xiaoneng was able to build Kamioka Castle under the attack of the sister road army. This is really indispensable. This is what my general Takeda family has not done. A few people can do it. Genshiro, Li Xiao is one of the best fighters in my Takeda family, and he is very resourceful. If you are going to Hida country this time, you might as well consult him more. It should be very helpful to you."

Iitomi Genshiro promised to obey.

Shingen Takeda continued: "I have been preparing for this strategy for the Hida country for a year, and it is the key direction of my Takeda family's strategy this year. It will go hand in hand with the Ueno country strategy. Hida country is the channel Once through, our army can attack Yuezhong at any time from April to September, and flanks at the rear."

"This is related to my Takeda family's suppression of Echigo in the future, so there is absolutely nothing to lose. I hope you can work hard."

"Oh!"

Iifumi Genshiro, a letter dragon, Kiso Yoshiyasu and the three agreed at the same time.

"My lord, I have some concerns."

Sanada saw that it was Torama Iifumi who was speaking. What did Ranwen Novel Network say at this time?

"Itomi Department of War, what do you want to say?"

Iitomi Torama said: "I am not against the strategy of the lord's two-wing attack, but Kenshin Uesugi will take advantage of my Takeda family and send troops to Hida country at the same time. When Ueno Kuni, we will send troops to Chuanaka Island again. How Wenshuu.com can resist Uesugi Kenshin’s offensive within it, please let the lord announce this."

As soon as Iifumi Tomasa said this, Sanada nodded secretly. This is the general and visionary of my Takeda family.

If Ken Uesugi ignored it, the Takeda family was in Ueno, the strategy of the two wings of Hida country, and instead sent troops to Chuanakajima, and once again sought a strategic decisive battle with the Takeda family to overwhelm the nation’s fortune, then Ranwen Novel. how to respond.

Shingen Takeda said Shen yín for a moment: "Fanfu, you are right. I don't know what you have in mind."

Itomi Tomasa nodded and said: "Master, in order to deal with the possible offensive of Echigo, in addition to the Takasaka of Kaijin Castle, when my family dispatched troops to Hida and Ueno, I suggest strengthening the two cities of Shenzhi Castle and Kozhu Castle. At the same time, build a new city in Shangtian, Xiaoxian County, to echo the above two cities."

"If Uesugi Kenshin bypassed Haijin City and attacked my Shinano hinterland directly, then my family would also have these three cities to support."

As soon as Iifumi Tomasa made a statement, Sanada Masamaki secretly said that it was not good, which is undoubtedly a poisonous trick for Takeda Katsuyoshi. Because Ueda and Komoro Castle are the sites of Sanada and Takeda Shintoyo respectively.

However, Shingen Takeda has obviously agreed to Iifumi’s opinion, nodded and said, "Iifomi, you are right, but in that case, Sanada Masatada and Takeda Norihara, you two should not participate in this Ueno country. It's a strategy. Go back to their homes to strengthen their defenses. To play Masatada, the Sanada family will take care of the construction of the castle in Ueda. After it is built, it will be named Ueda Castle."

After Takeda Shingen's words, Masyuki Sanada saw His Royal Highness Katsurai, and his body was shocked at this moment~www.wuxiamtl.com~ What did this move mean to him, Nobuyuki Takeda and the Sanada family were two of his servants. Big pillar.

Although it is temporarily transferred away by U, this move undoubtedly means that his combat power against Ueno is reduced by half, which requires him to attack Nagano.

This fanfuhuchang's strategy is really vicious, but it is upright, and it is an arrogant one that cannot be rejected.

At this moment, Takeda Katsuyori, the Sanada family and their sons also learned about the power of Takeda Yoshinobu, the first minister of the Takeda family.

In the next military discussion, Masao Sanada was absent, and he was thinking about how to resolve this passive situation.

But at this time, Shingen Takeda had already made the final decision.

He said in a deep voice: "Gengoro, I will give you the Hida Expeditionary Army. In April, I will send someone to transport troops to Kamoka City. A month later, I will see your army appear in the Hida country. You who don’t follow the orders of my Takeda family, do you know?"

"Oh!"