Chapter 13 Chapter Eleven

In March, before the sorrow of Yubuki's death had subsided, Shingen directed his troops at Ina.Kansuke also went out with the army. During the battle with Kiso, Takeda Gunshang used horses, but this time the horses were useless.For days, the troops marched single file like long snakes on the winding roads in the mountains.On one side of the road is a steep and steep mountain wall like a knife and an axe, and on the other side of the cliff is the roaring torrent of Tianlongchuan.During the march, they crossed several barren hills, as if no one had ever set foot on those barren hills since ancient times.

Takeda's army successively captured some small villages scattered throughout the Ina Valley.However, half a month after the battle, there was news that Kenshin of Echigo was sending troops to Kawanaka Island.So Takeda's army stationed in a small village on the bank of Tianlong River on a wide river beach formed by the bend of the river, and then Shingen called the generals to discuss countermeasures immediately. "It's not a big deal, don't pay attention to him, it's better to take down all the cities in Ina first. When Qianxin goes south, we will return from Ina and attack with all our strength."

Shingen said.The attitude is very firm. "I also agree with this move." Kansuke agreed.This surprised the other generals.On such occasions, Kansuke has always spoken out boldly, urging Shingen to act cautiously, but Kansuke expressed his approval of Shingen's bold move this time. Iitomi Saburo Bingwei Changjing took the lead in objecting. "If it is an enemy other than Qianxin, it is not wrong to act like this. But since the opponent is Qianxin, he should avoid such a rash attitude." This is what the young military general who has made many military exploits said.Akiyama Boki Shouqingjin also supported Fantou's opinion.

However, Shingen believed that if the battle to pacify Ina was given up timidly just because of the news of Kenshin, it would not only be a pity, but it would also damage the reputation of the Takeda family if it spread. "OK OK." While perfunctory to the generals, Shingen turned his head and asked, as if seeking support from Kansuke: "Kansuke, what do you think?" Kansuke said: "What Ito-sama said is very true. Although I have the same opinion as the lord, it was when there were no objections. Since there are objections, you must reconsider." "So, what should we do?"

"As Lord Fanfu said, divide half of the troops and go to Beixin." Kansuke replied.There is no hesitation in the change of Kansuke's attitude. On this point, Kansuke is significantly different from Shingen. "Who should lead the army?" "It's you, my lord." "I don't want to go." Shingen was not reconciled. "It's just leading the army forward, and this battle may not necessarily be fought." "Of course. Knowing that you personally lead the army to fight, my lord, Kenshin will definitely not attack first." "I don't want to go. Let someone else go."

"If someone else leads the army, the battle will start and the situation will become more and more serious. I'd better trouble my lord to lead the army in person." That's what Kansuke thinks about.If you don't send a soldier to Beixin, that's fine. If you decide to send troops, then the commander-in-chief must be Shingen. After the discussion, Shingen left part of his troops in Ina, and led the rest of the troops to march straight to Kawanakajima.Kansuke remained in the camp and continued the battle to pacify Ina. Sure enough, as Shingen expected, the battle of Beixin failed to start after all.After Kenshin set up his position in the Zenkoji area, he stopped advancing.Xinxuan led the army to Chajiu Mountain to set up an army, but he also stood still.The two sides confronted each other for more than a month, and Kenshin finally withdrew his camp and returned to Echigo on May 1.After that, Shingen also returned to Ina.

During the confrontation between Shingen and Kenshin in Beixin, Kansuke led the army to wipe out all the forces in Ina.All those who surrendered were forgiven, and those who did not surrender were all punished, leaving no one behind. "There is no one in Yina who does not obey the majesty of the lord." Kansuke said. "Woolen cloth?" Shingen asked. "All killed." "Where are Miyata, Matsushima, and Tonoshima?" "Also put them all to death." "Where are Hanyu, Inabe and others?" "It's the same." "Is it chopped off?"

"yes." The content of this conversation made Shingen feel somewhat unpleasant and scary, but Kansuke remained calm. "In this way, wouldn't everyone be killed by you?" "The attitudes of these people are ambiguous. If they are not executed, they may become a disaster in the future. However, for those who surrendered, I have not touched a single hair of them." As Kansuke said, Ina's soldiers and generals, who were several times larger than Kansuke's troops, were scattered across dozens of camps on the Tianlongchuan River Beach.Neither Shingen nor other generals could imagine how Kansuke could smash the Ina castles that had long resisted the Takeda family's forces one by one with a small number of troops, and make them surrender.

That night, Takeda's army held a victory banquet on the vast river beach.Akiyama Boqi Shouqing recently became a general serving with 250 cavalry, and served as the deputy of Ina County, stationed in Gaoyuan City.Iitomi Saburo Bingwei Changjing became the general who led five hundred cavalry.Kasuga Dan Masatada inherited the surname of the famous Kosaka family in Shinshu. From then on, he was called Kosaka Dan Masatada Masanobu, and as a general commanding four hundred and fifty cavalry, he was sent to station in Hokushin.As a result, the strategic layout of Akiyama Haru stationed in Ina to prevent the Hao clan's rebellion, and Kosaka Dan Zhengzhong stationed in Beixin to prevent Kenshin from attacking was completed.

In the middle of the night, Shingen and Kansuke sat opposite each other in the back room of a farmhouse where the Takeda Army's main camp was located. "So, what's next?" "Let's attack Shangzhou." "Where's Wuzhou?" "Alright, let's attack Wuzhou too." "Will anyone object?" "There shouldn't be a problem." The two couldn't help looking at each other's faces, Shingen smiled meaningfully, but Kansuke didn't smile.After staring at each other for a while, Shingen suddenly said: "You're really cunning, Kansuke."

"Where is the cunning?" "It's a good job to put down Ina, and it was picked by you, Kansuke." "That was a last resort." "I'm going to fight this time. I can't be said that I'm timid." "No one will say that. I, Kansuke, will also fight with you, so you can't let me just stay here bored." At this time, the two looked at each other and laughed, but they stopped laughing together after a while.Inadvertently, the fact that Yubu Ji was no longer in this world, like a gust of cold wind gushing from the soles of their feet, hit the two of them at the same time. From the autumn of this year, the banner of "Fenglin Volcano" has never stayed in the ancient mansion for more than half a year.Like a hungry tiger finding its prey, the Takeda army provoked the flames of war everywhere, repeating the series of processes of "sending troops, winning the battle, and returning the army to the ancient mansion". , Shingen led his army across the Fuebuki Ridge, took Shangzhou straight, and defeated the army of Nagano Shinano in the Battle of Zengjiri.Just as the battle was over, he suddenly received an urgent report that Kenshin sent troops to Kawanakajima again, so Shingen immediately turned around and headed for Hokshin. Similar to the past, when the two armies met, they deliberately did not take the lead in provoking a battle, and they faced each other without moving.In a blink of an eye, summer went to autumn, Kenshin retreated again, and Shingen also led the army back to the ancient mansion. In the middle, the year name was changed to the first year of Yonglu.In April of that year, Kenshin led eight thousand troops into Shinano and set fire to the Umino area in Takeda's sphere of influence.Shingen, who was in Xiaomuro Castle at that time, only focused on strengthening the fortifications of the city wall and did not fight.In the respective advances and retreats of the two armies, a suffocating silence looms, making one feel that a large-scale conflict between the Jia-Vietnamese armies is close at hand. In August, Shingen unexpectedly received a confidential letter from Yihui, intending to mediate the struggle between the Jiayue and Vietnam armies so that the two families could live in harmony. "Send troops every year and fight against Ken Uesugi's disciples, resulting in instability in the territory. Not only the people suffer, but also—" Words like this abound in the letter. Shingen handed the secret letter to Kansuke, Kansuke read it, and then asked: "Have you written an answer?" "It has been written." "How did you reply?" "You see." As he said that, Shingen showed Kansuke a long article written in regular script on .However, this was not a letter of reply to Shogun Yoshiki, but a long prayer document presented at Togakushi Shrine to pray for the mastery of Shinano Ichikuni.In Shingen's view, General Yoshiki's secret letter admonishing the Japanese and Vietnamese armies for harmony is really ridiculous and meaningless. At the end of the secret letter, it said "I have also expressed this intention to Qianxin".From this point of view, perhaps the general also sent a secret letter with the same content to Kenshin.However, Kenshin didn't seem to respond.Presumably Kenshin also thinks this is too funny. In the following year, in late February, General Yoshiki sent monk Ruilin to Kai again as an envoy to facilitate the peace talks between Kogotsu and Japan.It is said that an envoy, Haruki Odate, was also sent to Echigo.Shingen didn't make a clear statement, and sent Ruilin back after a short reception. Two months after the incident, Kansuke was suddenly summoned urgently by Shingen one night in early April.Kansuke went straight to the Shingen Residence regardless of the night.Seeing Kansuke coming, Shingen smiled secretly: "I just received a report saying that Kenshin is on his way to Beijing for an audience with the general." After saying that, Shingen's body trembled slightly, his excitement was obvious, it seemed that he couldn't wait to take this opportunity to lead the army into Echigo in one fell swoop. "This is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we must make good use of it. However, I believe that the time for the decisive battle has not yet come." Kansuke said.Kansuke believes that the decisive battle with Kenshin must be carried out on the wilderness of Beixin.At this moment, Kenshin is not in his territory, if he suddenly invades Echigo, his troops may be severely damaged, and he will not be able to make a comeback, but it is difficult to kill Kenshin. Kansuke stated his opinion to Shingen. "So, how do you take advantage of this opportunity?" Shingen asked. "You can send Masanobu Kosaka to the area around Kawanaka Island to wipe out the surrounding enemy forces. Then, please ask Kansuke to build a new city. After the new city is built, you can attack Kenshin at any time, instead of It's a decisive battle." "Is it necessary to build a city?" "It's very necessary. We must build a fortress at the key point along the Sai River and the Chikuma River." "Really, then I will leave it to you." Shingen said quietly.What is the need to build the city, Shingen did not continue to ask. The decisive battle between the Jia-Vietnamese armies will be a death-fight that will not end until one side is completely defeated, so such things as the city wall are not very necessary in combat.In such a death fight, the large army could neither attack from the small town nor retreat to the small town.However, Kansuke wanted a stronghold anyway, no matter how small, as long as it was strong.Even if it can only accommodate two or three hundred troops, that is enough. The Takeda Army will win this battle.And when Kenshin's army collapsed and fled, and his foothold was not stable, a few new troops in the city could sit back and wait for work, catching him by surprise from the side.The final blow to the Echigo Army must be dealt with by the cutting-edge troops in this city.Moreover, the commander of the unit who made the greatest feat was none other than the young Katsuyori who went into battle for the first time that day. Kansuke must build a castle in a vital place for Katsuyori's first battle.I don't know if Shingen has seen through Kansuke's thoughts, but he adopted Kansuke's advice anyway. That night, Shingen issued an order to advance immediately to Kosaka Masanobu who was stationed in Beixin.I saw the fast horses delivering letters galloping forward from the foot of the ancient mansion city one after another. Masanobu Takasaka, who was stationed in Nishi Castle at that time, quickly sent troops to the direction after receiving the order, and attacked the city one by one. In May, he captured Takanashi Castle, the front line of the Echigo Army. After receiving the news of the capture of Takanashi Castle, Kansuke immediately set off from Kofu to Hokushin.The purpose of this visit is to estimate the decisive battle between the Jiayue and Vietnam armies, and to explore the location where the city wall was built for Shenglai.Kansuke rode his horse slowly on the plateau in the border of Kai, who had traveled back and forth dozens of times.He used to gallop here alone, but now he is sixty-seven years old.Kansuke, under the guard of more than twenty samurai, stopped his horse from time to time, taking a panoramic view of the spring scenery of the surrounding mountains and fields. Kansuke scratched his ear hole with his little finger from time to time.In recent days, his ears have been ringing constantly, and the sound is like the shouts of killing coming from afar during the battle. On the day after arriving at Ueda Castle, Kansuke, accompanied by more than 20 entourages, walked from Ueda along the Chikuma River. On this day, Kansuke met Kosaka Masanobu who returned triumphantly at the intersection of Chikuma River and Sai River.Takasaka stationed his troops on the beach of the Chikuma River, and then brought two or three samurai with him to the corner of the delta where Kansuke was resting.Kansuke stood up and greeted this young general who was about the same age as Shingen.Kosaka Masanobu is not tall, has a narrow face, and his appearance is rather unremarkable. "Old man, you have worked hard." Kosaka said respectfully in a dry voice. "Master Kosaka, you have made outstanding achievements this time, and it is hard work." Kansuke returned the salute while responding.Today, due to Kosaka Masanobu's military exploits, all the land in Beixin has been owned by the Takeda clan. The two sat side by side on Maza.About two rooms away, the river of Xichuan flows slowly, and the reeds are dense on the bank.And beyond the sight of the two of them, on the other side of the river beach was the Chikuma River, which was twice as wide and twice as flown as the Sai River.Whether it is the white stones on the river beach or the dark water waves of Xichuan River, they are all filled with the warm sunshine of this spring day.A leisurely scene. Between the two taciturn generals, simple food and wine were served.From the side, Kansuke and Kosaka look like a father and son. Apart from knowing that this young general is very good at fighting, Kansuke doesn't know anything about Kosaka Masanobu.No matter what was discussed at the military meeting, he rarely spoke.In the eyes of others, rather than saying that he is taciturn, it is better to say that he is a person who has no opinion. And, for any order, he always respectfully accepts it and fully implements it.His personality can be regarded as his advantage, but it is also criticized by others.Although people trust this young military general very much, they will never regard him as an important person.Even Shingen is the same.When encountering a slightly more difficult battle, the Shingen Council immediately said: "Let Kosaka go." "Let Kosaka go" has almost become Shingen's mantra, and there is eight points of trust in it, but there seems to be two points of contempt.However, Kosaka is very satisfied, as long as he is sent out, he will be very happy.Now, as the first-line commander against the Echigo Army, he is stationed in Nishi Castle.Of course, apart from Takasaka, it is difficult to find someone who can take on such a big responsibility.However, placing him in such a remote and dangerous situation is also regarded as evidence that he is not an important minister and aide of Shingen's tent. From the past, Kansuke had a good impression of this general.Still, Kansuke's understanding of him was about the same as the others.At this time, Kansuke and the taciturn general had a drink, neither of them spoke, but they didn't feel the atmosphere was awkward.Kansuke picked up the wine glass from time to time, and Takasaka took the wine jug, filled it up for Kansuke, and Kansuke raised his head and drank it down. Suddenly, the silent general said: "I have some small matters that I would like to discuss with you." Saying that, Kosaka Masanobu dismissed several samurai who were waiting on the side. "What's the matter?" Kansuke raised his head. "I want to build a city about a mile away from here." "I see." Kansuke said, secretly surprised.The purpose of Kansuke's trip was none other than to find a suitable location for building a small city. "Are you talking about building a fortress?" Kansuke said. "Exactly. No matter what, I have to build a city. Although I have some experience in building the city, if possible, I hope to get your advice, old man." "Why do you need to build a city?" Kansuke asked.At this time, Kosaka Masanobu slowly raised his head and looked at Kansuke solemnly: "I thought that the decisive battle with Echigo would definitely take place around here." "That's true." "From Mount Zenkoji to Uedawara—" "Ok." "The area between the Sai River and the Chikuma River." "That's true." "The period of war may be at the end of this year or next spring, at the latest it will not exceed the spring of the next year. I think there will be plenty of time to build a city here." "Why is there a need for a city in this decisive battle?" "This is—" Kosaka paused for a moment, then continued: "I want to place Katsuyori-sama in the city, at least to last for a while and save his life. The Takeda family can't be cut off in this battle." Kansuke couldn't help but stared straight at Masanobu Kosaka's face without saying a word. Kansuke also wanted to build a small town and place Katsuyori in it.Kansuke, however, was based entirely on the assumption that the Takeda Army would win.The small troops in this city were going to break into the enemy's line when the Echigo army was defeated, and give it the last blow.This city was completely built for the victory of Lai Chuzhen to achieve outstanding military exploits+ but Kosaka Masanobu was completely opposite. The purpose of building this city was to leave blood for the master when the Takeda army was defeated. "Do you think our army will be defeated?" After a while, Kansuke asked. "This battle is likely to be difficult to win." Kosaka said without fear. "Oh? Why is that?" "This battle, whether for the Takeda Army or the Echigo Army, will be a tragic decisive battle until the last soldier. Judging from the confrontation between the two sides over the years, as well as the characters of the Lord and Kenshin, No side fights halfway.” "It's natural, Kansuke and I think so too." "One side wins this battle, and the other side will lose miserably. And the defeated side—" "Do you think our side will be defeated?" "yes." "Will my Takeda army be defeated?!" "The Takeda Army has never experienced a bitter battle. So far, the battles have mostly ended in victory. A small number of troops can destroy the enemy's army, or a large number of enemies can be wiped out with very few losses. However, this battle with the Echigo Army In a decisive battle, it is impossible to tell the winner until the last moment. Both sides will lose a lot of warriors, and the battle will be in chaos. In such a situation, if you want to tell the winner, the so-called combat strategy is out of the question. It has evolved into a life-and-death struggle between individuals. Due to years of fighting against believers, the Echigo army that has adapted to the melee scene will win, while the Kai army that is not adapted to the melee scene will lose." After saying that, Kosaka fell silent as before.These words sound very disrespectful, but Kansuke thinks it is commendable for Kosaka to be outspoken. Kansuke didn't reply, just meditating on his own.He felt that this unremarkable young general seemed to have touched his sore spot with one word.At this time, Kosaka Masanobu continued in his usual deep and slow tone: "If the Takeda Army is defeated—of course it's not appropriate to say it now—my lord, Yoshinobu-sama, and the Takeda clan will inevitably lose their lives. In order for the Takeda family's bloodline to survive, Katsuyori-sama must survive, at least To save Katsuyori-sama, there is no need for Katsuyori-sama to take responsibility for the defeat. In order for Katsuyori-sama to get rid of the pursuers, no matter what, a castle that can last for a while is needed.” "I see." Kansuke replied decisively: "As you wish, I will do my best to assist you in building the city." After all, the two were silent again.Kansuke poured wine into Kosaka's cup from time to time, and Kosaka filled Kansuke's wine from time to time. On the vast river beach, the warriors set up their camps separately.From their subtle actions, everything shows the ease and leisure on the triumphant road.At this time, Kansuke felt old for the first time since he came to the Takeda family official.He felt that he was no longer comparable to young generals like Kosaka Masanobu. Kosaka's words can be said to hit the weakness of the Takeda army.Shingen's ingenious combat strategy enabled the Takeda army to successfully conquer the neighboring lands, but now it is in a very dangerous situation because of it.None of the important ministers and veterans of the Takeda family could see such a critical situation, but Masanobu Kosaka's eyes clearly caught it. Kansuke himself was stung by Kosaka's words.So far, Kansuke, as the military advisor of the Takeda family, has always thought about everything about the strategy and tactics of the Takeda army, and has considered everything thoroughly.However, what Kosaka said today mercilessly pointed out his dereliction of duty as a military adviser.Indeed, in this decisive battle with Kenshin, it doesn't make much sense what kind of tactics to adopt.As Kenshin, he has his own way of fighting, and so does Shingen, and the two are rivals in the use of tactics.Therefore, it is the survival of the last soldier in the melee that decides the outcome in the end, and it is the question of whether one can kill the opponent in a one-on-one fight.As Kosaka said, both Shingen and his son-in-law Yoshinobu may be killed in battle, as is Kansuke himself, and the other important officials and veterans of the Takeda family may all die on the battlefield of Kawanakajima. Keep. Before today, Kansuke had never once considered the issue of defeat.No matter when, he always thinks that this battle will be won.This self-confidence, which was like being possessed by ghosts and gods, suddenly disappeared now, as if it had left Kansuke's sixty-seven-year-old aging body and disappeared without a trace. On this warm spring day, Kansuke and Kosaka Masanobu's banquet continued for another half a minute.But neither of them spoke. After that, Kansuke and Kosaka returned to Nishi City.Kansuke suddenly wanted to get in touch with the young generals more. Kansuke once returned to the ancient mansion, gathered the necessary number of people needed to build the city, and set off again for the land of Beixin.It was June at this time. However, Kansuke turned back halfway.Just because there was news that Kenshin was on his way to Beijing, Nagao Masaki who stayed behind in Kasugayama Castle, where he lived, suddenly invaded Togakushi in Takeda's territory.The land of Beixin, which had been pacified by Kosaka Masanobu, has now become a battlefield again. In mid-July, Kansuke followed Shingen's army from the ancient mansion to Komuro Castle.During this period, Kenshin had also returned to Kasugayama Castle from Kyoto.Nowadays, it is not inconceivable that no matter when the Vietnam and Jia armies engage in large-scale battles. However, Kansuke did not forget his conversation with Kosaka Masanobu.Before the two armies clashed, a city had to be built in Beixin no matter what.Although Shingen believed that moving the base camp from Kofu to Komuro Castle would be more conducive to combat, Kansuke dissuaded Shingen on the grounds that the move might stimulate Kenshin. In the first month of the following year, the residence hall of the ancient mansion held a banquet to celebrate the New Year.Military generals from all over the world gathered together.At the banquet, Shingen brought up the matter of moving the base camp to the small room again, and asked the retainers to discuss.Considering the upcoming decisive battle with Kenshin, everyone took this move as a matter of course. Kansuke was the only one who opposed it. "Although the move to the small room is imperative, please postpone it for a while." "How long will it be postponed?" Shingen asked.For Kansuke's repeated opposition to this matter, Shingen felt uncomfortable. "It's best when the city is built. If it's built in March, you can move to the small room in March." After all, Kansuke ignored everyone.In the eyes of others, this is really a stubborn old man. Kosaka Masanobu didn't say a word, just sat there silently.Kansuke originally thought that since Kosaka agreed with his opinion, he should speak out to help, but Kosaka remained silent as usual. After the discussion was over, Kansuke walked to the corridor, but Takasaka quickly caught up from behind and said: "Thank you very much." Then, Kosaka lowered his voice: "There is a village called Xiangxiaoyuan in Matsui. I don't know how to build a city there? I hope you can go and see it." Having said that, Takasaka paused and added: "That place is on the bank of the Chikuma River." "Oh?" "It's a very defensive place." "What about the attack?" "Well... I don't think it is suitable for attacking." "If it's good for defense—" "Yes. There is no better place for defense than that." "Then let's build a city there." The two exchanged a few words so briefly, and then said goodbye. However, from spring to summer, the Echigo army invaded Beixin from time to time, which delayed the building of the city.Originally, if the city was built according to Kansuke's own ideas, even a few castles would have been built for it.However, Kansuke has always hoped to have a good discussion with Kosaka Masanobu and fully listen to his opinions before proceeding to build the castle.But Kosaka Masanobu was too busy to take care of this matter. Kansuke also went to Beixin twice to check on the village of Xiaobuchi, Matsui's township that Kosaka said.As Takasaka said, from the perspective of defense, there is no more suitable place than this place. That place is a hill beside the Chikuma River.The water of the Chikuma River coming from the northwest beats the cliffs on the side of the hill, forming a dangerous place opposite Kawanaka Island.From the north to the northeast of this hill, there are many peaks such as Jinjing Mountain, Shanping Mountain, and Yuyan Mountain, forming natural obstacles. From these mountains, the road to Nishi City can be built.To the east of the hills, there are also mountains such as Mt. Wonderful, Mt. Horikiri, and Mt. Tateishi that act like screens to block the invasion of soldiers and horses, and there is also a road leading to Komuro Castle between them.In addition, to the west of the hills is a highland.Only the northwest side is open, facing Kawanakajima across the Chikugawa River. Kansuke has no objection to building a city here, and now he just waits for the war to stop for a while, so that Kosaka Masanobu can discuss this matter freely.When inspecting this place, Kansuke secretly decided to name the fortress to be built here "Haijin Castle".Because the torrential water of the Chikuma River passed under the city like an ocean. The construction of Haijin City finally started in September of that year.Kansuke worked day and night, intending to complete the construction of the city within three months.Because the surrounding situation is already quite urgent, to the point of no delay. The city was completed in November, as scheduled.In addition to and, five castle towers were built, surrounded by the Chikuma River and the moat.The narrowest part of the moat is also eight rooms wide.In addition, Kansuke built a shrine in the northwest of the city to enshrine the gods in the nearby Hachimangu Shrine. Shingen ordered Kansuke, the builder of the castle, to name the castle, and Kansuke named the castle Kaizu Castle as he had previously thought.After the castle was built, Shingen appointed Kosaka Masanobu to be in charge, and moved here from Nishi Castle.Nishi City was stationed by Oyamada Beizhong. On the day Kosaka Masanobu entered the city, Shingen, who had been camped in the small room a month ago, came to Haijin City with Kansuke.Led by Takasaka, Shingen and Kansuke boarded the watchtower in the northwest corner of Honmaru.The plain area centered on Chuanzhong Island, which was predicted to be the decisive battle between the Vietnamese and Jia armies, came into the eyes of the three of them.The gentle and meandering water of Xichuan divides the plain into two. The three of them looked down at the plain in late autumn for a long time, each with a lot of emotion in their hearts.Kansuke understood very well what Kosaka Masanobu was thinking about at the moment.Thinking about it, in the eyes of Gaosaka, the scene of this plain is by no means clear and pleasant. But Kansuke himself thought a little differently.Although Kansuke agreed with Kosaka Masanobu's opinion when the castle was built, Kansuke's thoughts have changed now that the castle has been built.How would Kenshin think of this Haijin city?How would he react when he saw the city?Kansuke couldn't help but be concerned about this.What does Kenshin think it means to build such a city in such a place before the two armies fought?Due to the emergence of Haijin City, the meaning of every plant and tree on the plain has changed. Kansuke's eyes shone involuntarily when he climbed up the watchtower.This battle must be won no matter what.Kansuke thought so. Suddenly, Shingen opened his mouth and said quietly: "It's really a city like no other in the world." "Huh?" Kansuke didn't recover. "It must be very appropriate to watch the moon here, right? How about holding a moon-watching feast here every year?" Judging from this statement, it is true.On a moonlit night, it is really a pleasure to enjoy the beautiful scenery from afar from the city.In this critical place on the front line, but thinking of a completely different moon-watching feast, Kansuke feels more and more that Shingen has a calm and trustworthy demeanor. On the Haijin castle tower, the three of them have their own thoughts: Kosaka Masanobu is considering how to house the defeated army in this city; Kansuke is determined to win this battle; and what Shingen is thinking about is a banquet to watch the moon.

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