Chapter 14 Chapter Twelve
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At this time, Kenshin will postpone the decisive battle with Shingen, and is pointing the finger at the Hojo family in Odawara.In the first month of the lunar year, Kenshin came to Stable Bridge City, the stronghold ahead, and gathered the important officials and generals here.Needless to say, even the generals from distant lands were summoned.
After receiving the notification of this matter in the ancient mansion of Shingen, he felt that the situation was serious, and immediately called his soldiers to gather in Haijin City to discuss future strategies.
If Kenshin is allowed to destroy the Hojo clan, then obviously, its power will expand several times in one fell swoop.Afterwards, Kenshin would attack Kai and Shinano with the remaining momentum of defeating the Hojo clan.Under such circumstances, as the Takeda family, there is only one choice: gather the army at the Shin-Etsu border, and pierce the heart of the Echigo army like a dagger—Kasugayama Castle.
As soon as he arrived in Haijin City, Shingen deployed his subordinates to prepare for attacking Echigo at any time, and then waited for the right time.On the other hand, a small team of reinforcements was sent to the Hojo clan, while a small number of soldiers and horses were left to guard the ancient mansion, and all the main force of the Kai army was concentrated in the land of Beixin.
In March, Kenshin combined the forces of the Kanto and Ou generals into one, with a total of 96,000 troops, and surrounded Odawara Castle tightly.Shingen, on the other hand, planned to march into Echigo as soon as Odawara Castle fell.Today is the busiest and most restless period of Shingen's 41-year career so far.
Kansuke became very silent during this time.He just prayed wholeheartedly that Odawara Castle would not be captured.Once Odawara Castle falls, whether willing or not, the Takeda Army will have to attack Echigo in one go while Kenshin is away.Correspondingly, Kenshin will also attack Kai. ——In this way, how the situation will evolve is beyond the judgment of human wisdom.What happened after that was unpredictable.Combat strategy, the number of troops, and whether you are good at fighting or not are no longer important. After that, it is only luck that can determine the future.At that time, not only will Shingen's talent and courage be useless, but even generals like Kansuke or Kosaka Masanobu will not be able to play an important role.Kansuke didn't want Shingen and Kenshin to have a decisive battle in that state.
On March 13, Kenshin launched a general attack on Odawara Castle.However, because the city was extremely strong and the defenders were brave and good at fighting, it was difficult to capture it for a while.After several unsuccessful attacks, Kenshin gave up the idea of taking risks, and at the end of the same month, he lifted the siege and led the army to retreat.
Kenshin, who gave up attacking Odawara halfway, will try his best to fight the Takeda army in order to save face.This is now obvious.At the end of June, Kenshin returned to Kasuga Mountain City and began to rest his troops and horses in preparation for the decisive battle.
Kansuke judged that the time when Kenshin entered Beixin should be around Zhongqiu.It has been eleven months since Kenshin sent troops to Kanto, and he will not recover until at least this autumn.However, Kenshin will not put the decisive battle in the next year.Naturally, it is urgent to restore the reputation loss caused by the halfway attack on Odawara.
It was on the night of August 14 that Kaijin Castle Guard Masanobu Kosaka received the notification of Kenshin's dispatch of troops.According to the report, Kenshin has led an army of 13,000 people this time, and has crossed the Fucang Ridge, entered Iiyama, and headed straight for Kawanaka Island.
The beacon fire on the Langyan Mountain behind Haijin City was ignited immediately.The pillar of fire pierced the darkness and shot into the sky, sparks scattered in the night sky.In an instant, above the south facing mountains, smoke rose one after another.From Wuliyue, Ermufeng, Yaoyue, Jiubao, Hetianling to the distant country of Kai, the fire appeared on the top of the mountain in sequence.In response to this, the horse warriors who delivered the letter rode in groups of two or three, and galloped straight from the gate of Haijin City into the boundless dark night.
Shingen knew from the smoke that Kenshin had struck, and it was on the night of the 15th.It was on the morning of the 16th that we learned of the enemy's strength from the place where Kuai Ma first came.When the fast horse arrived, the city of Gufu was already crowded with warriors from the troops.
In the following three days, Takeda's troops marched forward from the city base in succession in several batches.The main force led by Shingen finally left the ancient mansion on the 18th.
Kansuke was among the first troops to leave the ancient mansion.Since Tianwen first set foot on this land in 12 years, nearly 20 years have passed by like a flick of a finger.Kansuke expected that after he left, he might never set foot on this land again in this life.The defeat of this battle is completely unpredictable, but he is different from Kosaka Masanobu. Kosaka Masanobu thinks about how to clean up the mess after the defeat, but Kansuke thinks about letting Shingen hold the victory in his hands!In any case, this battle must be won!
However, for some reason, I no longer want to set foot on this land alive.If he doesn't even let himself die in this battle, then he won't die in the future battles either.This feeling is like being in an endless eternal calamity.However, man is mortal.That being the case, then it is better for him to die in this decisive battle.This battle seemed to be about to end his own life, so it was approaching step by step.This is Kansuke's mood at the moment.
Kansuke took five followers, left the team that was heading for Hokishin, and headed towards Suwa Takashima Castle.Shingen's team will depart from Kofu in two days, and before that, Kansuke wants to do two things.One of them is to go to the tomb of Yubuji near the Guanyin Temple to pay homage, and the other thing is to welcome Katsuyai.Naturally, it was not Kansuke's idea to welcome Katsuyori.Shingen also agreed to use this decisive battle with Kenshin as the stage for the first battle of victory.
As soon as he entered Suwa, Kansuke met people who were going to join the team from Kofu, and then learned from the general here that Katsuyori went to Ina half a year ago.Akiyama Nobutomo, Ina's county representative, is stationed in Takato Castle.Therefore, after hearing the urgent report of the Echigo army's attack, Katsuyori will set off for Hokshin together with his army.
Kansuke thought that within two days, Akiyama's troops would definitely pass by this road, so he decided to meet Katsuyori here.Kansuke tried his best to help Katsuyori Chuzhen establish his fame.He felt that if he didn't serve Katsuyori himself and set foot on the battlefield of this decisive battle with him, he would not be able to relax anyway.
Kansuke rode his horse and continued towards Takashima Castle.After arriving at Takashima Castle Town, Kansuke did not enter the castle gate.Now that we already know that Katsuyori is not here, there is no need to enter this busy and noisy city due to preparations for the expedition.Kansuke passed the Takashima Castle Gate and drove straight along the shore of Lake Suwa.Kansuke took the lead, and the master and his subordinates all bent down on the horse's back and galloped against the wind.The setting sun has already set, and the last afterglow sprinkles the lake surface into a mottled color.
Kansuke reined in the horse from time to time, and galloping the horse would make him feel very tired.Kansuke couldn't remember how many times he had traveled back and forth on this road, but he rarely stopped to rest like today.It seems that it is an indisputable fact that I am old and frail.Every time I stopped, the wind made my cheeks feel cold.It's mid-autumn.
The tomb of Yubu Ji, where she lived for many years and stopped breathing, is located on the hillside of the Guanyin Temple.Since the death of Liberty Booky, more than five years have passed without realizing it.
Kansuke asked his entourage to wait outside the wall, and came to Yubuki's tomb alone.Kansuke was kneeling down facing Yubuki's tombstone, as if Yubuki was sitting opposite him.
"your Highness."
Kansuke blurted out.
"Your Highness, please stay safe. You have been fighting all this year, and you must have felt very lonely because you have no time to come here to greet you. I have come here this time, but I have good news for you, Your Highness: The long-awaited lord and Kenshin will finally come to a showdown. Will Kenshin win? Or will the lord win? Princess, please watch carefully under Jiuquan. If the lord can't win, what can you do? Is that right? Your Highness, you love my lord so deeply... Your lord, whom you love so much, if you can’t win, what can you do? The day when your lord commands the world is approaching. My Kansuke is Because of this decisive battle, I have lived until today. If not for this, how could I have survived until now. I, Kansuke, have been dead for a long time. As early as December of the first year of Hongzhi when you passed away, Your Royal Highness, I followed you. Yes. Alas, that was a really cold day. You, the princess who died that day, must have felt very cold too."
Kansuke chattered endlessly.Thousands of words surged in his heart, and he wanted to tell Yubu Ji.Once he opened his mouth, he couldn't stop no matter what, the words just kept murmuring out of his mouth.
Suddenly, Kansuke raised his head.There seemed to be the faint sound of horseshoes in the wind, presumably it should be the cavalry from Takashima Castle.
"In addition, there is one more thing I have to report to you. That is the first battle of Katsuyori-sama. The sixteen-year-old Katsuyori-sama finally stepped onto the battlefield. The blood of the famous Suwa family is flowing in Katsuyori-sama's body You have worked hard, Your Highness! Kansuke was extremely worried about running away from Takashima Castle on that snowy day. At this moment, in my mind, it seems like it just happened yesterday. However, until now, the princess Your Highness, you should be happy too. At this moment, the blood of the Suwa family—"
Speaking of this, Kansuke suddenly fell silent.Yubuki's unique cold and clear laughter seemed to reach Kansuke's ears.
"What are you laughing at?"
Just as Kansuke thought about it, his laughter sounded like a low sob.
"Your Highness, are you crying?"
Kansuke stood up and looked around.I don't know when the twilight has gradually surrounded Yubuji's tombstone.
"your Highness!"
However, at this time, the sound of laughter or crying has disappeared without a trace, only the autumn wind is blowing from under the hills.
Kansuke stood there dumbfounded.How will Youbu Jidang view this upcoming decisive battle?Was the voice of Yubuji next to his ear just now laughing or crying?Is the princess happy or sad?Kansuke couldn't calm down for a long time.Before today, Kansuke had always thought that the news he brought this time would make Yubuki under Nine Springs happy, but now, his thinking is gradually wavering.
What does that cold but unpleasant laughter of Yu Budge mean?No, that might not be laughter.If it wasn't laughter, it was low sobs.If it is the sound of weeping, what does it mean?
"Report something!"
At this moment, a follower called out to Kansuke from outside the fence.The figure of the entourage has been shrouded in twilight and cannot be seen clearly.
Kansuke turned his head and asked loudly:
"how?"
"A large number of soldiers and horses are passing under the hill. Kiso's army should not have arrived yet, and it may be the army of Lord Akiyama from Ina Gaoyuan."
The entourage knew that Kansuke was going to meet Katsuya who came with Ina's troops.
"What? The Ina Army!"
Kansuke thought that if it was Ina's troops, it would have arrived sooner, so he ordered his followers to go quickly to confirm.At this moment, the sound of horseshoes, which had been inaudible because of the wind, suddenly became clear. The sound of hooves was getting closer and closer like thunder, and it must be passing under the foot of this hill.
Soon the entourage will come back.
"It is the army of the lofty Akiyama Haruki-sama."
Hearing this, Kansuke bid farewell to Yubuki's cemetery, and came straight down the hill with his entourage.
Akiyama Nobutomo's troops rushed forward silently.Between the cavalry on both sides, the infantry units walked endlessly on the march.Needless to say, this army has just received the notification from Kuai Ma from the ancient mansion, and is rushing to the land of Beixin.
"Where is Lord Akiyama?"
Kansuke rode his horse to the front of the army, and asked the samurai in the army section by section where General Akiyama Haruaki was, but no one seemed to know.Some say he's in the front, others say he's in the back.Kansuke had no choice but to drive the horse forward.
"Is Master Akiyama here?"
Kansuke shouted from time to time, while driving his horse to the front of the team.
The moon will not rise until midnight, and the surroundings are extremely dark at this moment, except for the faint glimmer of light on the lake on the left, it is impossible to see anything clearly.
"Is Akiyama Haruki-sama there?"
After Kansuke yelled like this for countless times, he finally heard a young voice ringing out from behind him.
"Kansuke?"
Kansuke reined in his horse and stopped.
"Is it Lord Katsurai? Is it His Royal Highness the Young Lord?"
"Exactly. Kansuke?"
"Ooh!"
Kansuke was excited and his voice trembled.At this time, a knight on horseback broke away from the army and came to Kansuke's side.
"It's the old man!"
"It's right here. I'm looking for you, young master."
"Kansuke, join the ranks."
"yes!"
"Let's talk as we go."
Katsuyori immediately entered the ranks, followed by Kansuke.
"I'm leading fifty knights."
Katsuyori said proudly, his voice somewhat excited.
"That's really amazing!"
Kansuke responded, thinking to himself: This is not so much leading the fifty warriors, but rather being protected by the fifty warriors.At this time, Kansuke was driven by a mood that he couldn't control at all, and suddenly said to Katsuyori:
"Please be sure to lead these fifty warriors into Takashima Castle."
"What did you say?"
"It's still too early for you to make your debut, please be sure to wait another year."
"It's unreasonable, because I don't want to listen."
There was stubbornness in this young voice.
"No, this is my lord's order. Kansuke came here specially to convey this to you."
"Is this father's—?"
"Yes. This is exactly my lord's strict instruction."
"I want to ask my father to reconsider!"
"No, that's not allowed. With my lord's temper, since I have said so, I won't agree to your request. Please wait for a year."
Although it was harsh, Kansuke finally made up his mind to speak out.Kansuke suddenly decided not to let Katsuyori play in this decisive battle, and he himself felt a little weird.But that's fine.After saying that, Kansuke breathed a sigh of relief for some reason.
Kansuke was now terrified of having Katsuyori take part in this decisive battle, and he lost his confidence in a strange way.This is a sudden change in my heart after paying homage to Yu Buji's cemetery.Kansuke felt that, knowing from Buji Izumi, he might not be happy about Katsuyai's first battle.Therefore, there is no need to send this young warrior to such a dangerous battlefield.As for Shingen, if you try to find some reason, you can always prevaricate it.
Arriving at Takashima Castle, Kansuke and Katsuyori left their subordinates and entered the castle.Under the reflection of the bonfire in the city, Katsuyori's face was still pale, his lips were tightly closed, and anyone could see that he was holding back his anger.The expression when he was angry was as vivid as Yubu Ji reincarnated.
"Leading fifty cavalry warriors into battle is obviously not as good as leading two thousand soldiers and horses as the lord of Ina Gaoyuan City in the future. My Kansuke guarantees my life. Within this year, I will definitely ask the lord to let you take the post of Ina County's deputy. .Your deceased mother also thought about it in the same way."
No matter what Kansuke said, Katsuyori just kept silent.Kansuke didn't care, and took Katsuyori directly into the inner courtyard of the city, and said to him:
"I entrust this city to you. Please! Then, I, Kansuke, leave."
Kansuke felt that it would be useless to stay here for a long time, so he returned towards the city gate.As he approached the city gate, he suddenly heard a call:
"Kansuke!"
It was a woman's voice.Kansuke looked in the direction of the sound, and saw Yu Qinji standing there, half of her face was reddened by the bonfire.
"This, isn't this His Royal Highness Yu Qinji!"
"Please take care." Yu Qinji said.
Kansuke gave a salute, passed in front of Yu Qinji, turned back quickly, got off the horse, and said:
"From now on, I ask you to lend a helping hand to Katsurai-sama. The outcome of this decisive battle is uncertain. If there is an emergency, please help Katsurai-sama—"
"Why do you suddenly say such things?"
Yu Qinji seemed a little surprised, paused, and continued:
"I don't have much power myself, only the two little princesses and Xinsheng. Xinsheng is already twelve years old. I think he will become the powerful arm of Lord Katsuyori just like you once said."
"So I'm relieved. I, Kansuke, can go into battle without any worries."
Saying so, Kansuke got on his horse.
Kansuke got out of the gate of Takashima City, and he didn't have any worries in his heart.It doesn't matter when you die.But before dying, if possible, I hope to be able to lift Kenshin's head with my own hands.
Shingen’s 10,000-strong team departed from the ancient mansion on the 18th, crossed Damen Ridge on the 20th, and arrived at Yaoyue on the 21st after 3,000 troops from Nanxin joined the army. Ueda camping.
Kuaima from Haijin City frequently brought news that Kenshin had crossed the Chikuma River and set up his battle array on the Wife and Girl Mountain near Haijin City.Kenshin's move was completely different from Takeda Jun's previous expectations, and it was extremely bold.Generally speaking, it makes sense to set up an formation with the Qianqu River as the boundary, facing Haijin City far away.However, Kenshin crossed the Chikumagawa River. Although it was possible to detour to the rear of Takeda's main camp, it also cut off his own retreat.
When Xinxuan camped in Ueda, the troops from Beixin Zhucheng Walled arrived one after another.The newly added soldiers and horses are about 5,000, so the total strength of Takeda's army has reached 18,000.
On the 23rd, Shingen set out from Ueda, crossed the Chikuma River at dawn on the 24th, entered Kawanakajima, and set up a battle against the Kenshin army at Mt.For the next five days, there was no wind in all directions, and the two armies faced each other, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense.
On the 29th, Shingen crossed the Chikuma River again, and the whole army returned to Haijin City to station.
Kenshin of Wife Mountain and Shingen of Kaijin City are facing each other very close, and the two sides ushered in September in such a confrontation.The mountains and plains were instantly covered with a layer of late autumn chill, and the sunlight became weak.On September 9, the Double Ninth Festival, the generals of Haijin City gathered near Honmaru and held a banquet.Because the banquet was held in the formation, all the generals present were dressed neatly, and the topic at the banquet was how to attack the Kenshin army at Wife and Naughty Mountain.
"Our army has nearly 20,000 troops, compared to this, the enemy has only 13,000. If the whole army rushes out of the city in one go, and takes the enemy's position with a force of destruction, we can say that we will win based on this numerical advantage alone. If this The First World War dragged on for too long, but it inevitably affected morale."
Iitomi Bingbu, as always, insisted on his theory of the positive attack method, and this suggestion was also agreed by Akiyama Haruhiko and Takasaka Dan Masatada.
"What does Kansuke think?"
Shingen asked.
"Ok."
Kansuke responded, but didn't answer.What Kansuke can confirm now is that as long as he sticks to this city, the Takeda Army will be absolutely invincible.This Haijin city was built under his own command and absolutely cannot be captured.As long as you defend this city and fight, you will not be defeated.This is the only thing he is currently confident about.To be honest, apart from this, Kansuke was not sure at all.If the army goes out of the city and directly attacks the wife and daughter mountain, it may win or lose.
"Master Fantou's opinion is naturally very appropriate. However, I always believe that although there is a possibility of victory in such a battle, there is also a possibility of defeat."
After a while, Kansuke said.
"That's right."
Shingen laughed.Shingen felt that Kansuke's cautious attitude towards this battle was almost to the point of nervousness, which was really ridiculous.Although he crossed the Chikuma River with painstaking efforts to set up an army on the other side, he later withdrew his troops and entered Haijin City, all because of Kansuke's stubborn opinion.
"So, how can we win?"
"We have to wait for the enemy to take action, and then decide our army's combat strategy based on the enemy's actions. If we make a move first, the enemy at the Wife and Women Mountain will take corresponding measures. This is not good. .”
"That is to say, do you want to wait for the time? You have to wait forever."
Shingen still said with a smile.Shingen has always had an ancestral heart for the hard-working Kansuke.Although Kansuke's ideas are not always consistent with Shingen's, Shingen still supports the opinions of the old military adviser even if he knows that he may put himself in a dangerous situation.Shingen hopes that the honor of this battle can be given to this old subordinate who has suffered so much with the goal of a decisive battle with Kenshin.
That night, after Kansuke withdrew from the big tent, Kosaka Masanobu came to visit.
"I have something that I want to tell you, old man."
Kosaka Masanobu said.
"What's the matter?"
"It's nothing else. I'm guessing that within a few days, we will devote all our troops. We're going out of the city to attack Wife and Daughter Mountain."
"It turns out that this is what women say."
"I think the lord also has this plan."
"Well, so what?"
"Master Fantou needless to say, probably all generals will agree with this move."
"How about you, my lord?"
"Me? I don't object either. It would be a different matter if the two armies fought in the Chikuma River and Kawanakajima area. Under the current situation, I think our army's superiority in numbers will play a role."
Kansuke remained silent.Since these generals who are famous for their combat skills all think so, there should be nothing wrong with this move.However, Kansuke has no absolute confidence in winning, and he also believes that no one will be sure of winning.As long as there is a trace of uncertainty, isn't this a bet on Takeda's family luck?
"Since Mr. Kosaka said the same thing, I, Kansuke, will definitely think about it. However, I want to meet the lord first to see what he wants."
Kansuke said, looking a little pale.After Kosaka Masanobu left, Kansuke went straight to Shingen's residence.
When Shingen saw Kansuke, he opened his mouth and said:
"Already heard?"
"My lord, do you really want us to initiate a decisive battle?"
"yes."
"What's the reason?"
"It's hard to say. There is no special reason, but I suddenly want to launch an attack."
"I, Kansuke, can't accept such a statement."
"But that's what I think.—If you want a war, go for it."
Shingen seemed to be imitating someone's tone, and laughed out loud after speaking.
"Huh?" Kansuke raised his head.
If you want to fight, go fight——Kansuke also muttered this sentence in his mouth.That's right, that's what Yu Buji once said.
Kansuke never left Shingen's eyes, and suddenly said:
"This time, I went to the cemetery of Her Highness the Princess to worship."
"Oh, is it."
Xinxuan paused, then said:
"You let Katsuyori live in Takashima Castle, so you don't let him participate in this battle?"
"Do you know?"
"Well, this matter quickly reached me."
"According to my Kansuke's idea, I want to delay Katsuyori-sama's debut for one year."
"Why delay?"
"This decisive battle is no small matter, if there is an event—"
"Hmm. We've made all the preparations, Kansuke, why are you still so cautious? Don't worry too much, Katsuyori will be fine!"
"yes."
"You Buji can also relax. She said to me: If you want to fight—"
Shingen imitated Yubuki's tone as before, and laughed again.
At this moment, Kansuke suddenly felt the courage of his limbs pouring into his chest, and he seemed to have heard Yubuji's words in the dark, just like Shingen.
"My lord." Kansuke leaned forward.
"If you want to attack, let's divide the troops into two groups. One group of soldiers and horses will go to the wife and daughter mountain to surprise the Kenshin camp, and the other group will cross the Chikuma River and go to Kawanaka Island to set up an army. When the Echigo army is attacked and pulls out of the camp and descends the mountain, they will surely Cross the Chikuma River. At this time, the group of people waiting in Kawanakajima will give it the final blow!"
"Hmm. How long is it better to fight like this?"
"The sooner the better."
"Tomorrow night?"
"No."
"The night after tomorrow?"
"If you decide to act like this, let's do it tonight. This way, the plan will never be leaked. The only ones who know about this right now are the Lord and Kansuke."
"Perhaps she also knows about it."
Having said that, Shingen immediately stood up, walked a few steps outside the house, but suddenly turned back and asked:
"Who will command the surprise attack force at Wife and Daughter Mountain?"
"How about letting Mr. Kosaka command?"
"Okay. How many people?"
"Twelve thousand. Let them go out of the city in the middle of the night under the command of Lord Gaosaka. The soldiers and horses of Lords Fantomi, Gaosaka, Sanada, and Oyamada should all be incorporated into the advance force of this route. It is still about 10 minutes before leaving the city. A moment."
"There are only eight thousand people left."
"This side will be led by you personally, my lord. Cross the Chikuma River before dawn, and set up an army on Kawanaka Island. The troops of Yamagata, Anayama, Naito, and Lord Nobushige and Lord Xiaoyaoxuan are all included in this team. It's exactly midnight At that time, the moon had just risen, which was beneficial for the advance troops to advance. And in the early morning, the fog was very thick, which could cover the actions of our troops."
After Kansuke finished speaking, he backed away from Zixuan.
Not long after, the square in the city was crowded with warriors who were about to go out into battle.Due to the prohibition of speaking, the only sounds heard in the night were the sound of wiping, putting on weapons and the sound of horseshoes, and the atmosphere was very tense.
In the middle of the night, Masanobu Takasaka's 12,000-strong army left the city quickly before the moon rose and climbed the steep slope of the hill ahead in order to launch an attack on Kenshin's camp on time.
Kosaka Masanobu stepped on his horse and came to Kansuke.
"Old man, I'm leaving the city first!"
Kosaka said briefly.In the darkness, Kansuke could only hear Kosaka's voice, but couldn't see clearly.
"I wish you a prosperous martial arts!"
"I also wish you prosperity in martial arts, old man!"
Kosaka's figure quickly disappeared.It took a long time for the twelve thousand troops to leave the city.After the large number of advance troops left, the city suddenly became very quiet.Kansuke led a small number of troops down to the tower in the southwest of the square, waiting for the opportunity for the team to set off.A moment later, there will be no soldiers left in Haijin City.
Kansuke remained motionless for a long time, full of thoughts.It has been nearly twenty years since Tianwen came to the Takeda family as an official in the twelfth year.During this long period of time, there were various large and small battles.There is nothing else.These large and small battles are like large and small stones, rolling and pushing the years away without returning.
As soon as they arrived, the Shanxian Changjing troops, who were the vanguard of the team, left the city first.Afterwards, Anayama Izu, Takeda Nobushige, Naito Osamu and others led the army to set off from Baihaijin City one after another.
Kansuke followed Shingen's banner team and set off last.After getting out of the city gate, Kansuke looked back, and saw that deserted city was sitting alone in the darkness.Although there is a twilight in the sky, the surrounding area is still dark.From anyone's point of view, Haijin City is nothing but a black mass at this time.However, only in Kansuke's eyes, the fortress is as clear as daylight.Whether it is Honomaru, Ninomaru or the five towers, their positions are clearly identifiable.All because the city was built by Kansuke himself.
Soldiers and horses crossed the Chikuma River at the shallows, and at this time the Kawanakajima Plain was shrouded in thick fog.Under the thick fog, Takeda's troops quietly changed their formation against the ground, and the troops on both wings slowly spread out horizontally.Dozens of banners stand in the mist above Hachimangahara on Kawanaka Island, where Shingen's headquarters is located.The first eye-catching side is the "Fenglin Volcano" flag of the Takeda family.
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