Chapter 30 Chapter Thirty

On April 21st of the 20th year of Qingchang, General Tokugawa Hidetada was ushered in at Nijo Castle, and everyone was busy.Hidetaka went to the city with Honda Masanobu and Doi Toshikatsu, and proposed to convene a discussion immediately after meeting with his father. Tokugawa Ieyasu had no reason to stop the war.After entering the city on the 18th, all they got was shocking news, and war was inevitable.In this way, Ieyasu must also adjust his anxiety. He must restore himself to be the most strategic general in the world, not a benevolent Bodhisattva. "Don't wait. Call a military meeting immediately. One more person should be added, including Uenosuke, a total of five people. Idlers are not allowed to approach. Yagyu Mataemon is in charge of guarding." Ieyasu ordered.

Doi Lisheng understood, and quickly invited Ben Duo Zhengchun to come, and drove away the idlers. Just at this time, Moto Ami Koetsu rushed to the city and met Katsushige Itakura on behalf of the director.At this time, Shengzhong was busy entertaining the great names who had already entered Beijing and the ministers who came to greet him.Ieyasu was discussing matters and couldn't meet in person, so Guangyue had to simply convey to Katsushige that Ono Jichang had no intention of fighting.In fact, even if he saw Ieyasu, it was useless. How could he not fire when the arrow was on the string?

After the idlers retreated, Iekang suddenly seemed to be a different person, with a face full of anger, he said to Xiuzhong: "The situation is urgent now, and righteousness must be the first priority. The general must be very clear about it?" Xiuzhong replied: "Needless to say, this is a conquest against the rebels who are huddled in the city of Daban, and it is a battle to quell chaos that must be fought as a general who conquers barbarians." "Well. Li Sheng, tell me." "As the general said, a slight negligence is a dereliction of duty. Therefore, I also think that we should make a decision as soon as possible, and save the people of Li from the sea of ​​suffering as soon as possible."

"Sado, what do you think?" Ieyasu asked Honda Masanobu whose eyes were wrinkled and half asleep. "This..." Zhengxin was startled, quickly opened his eyes and said, "I'm still a little worried." "Worry?" "During the war, what should I do if the palace intervenes?" "In the palace..." "At this time, it is not easy to accept the judgment or reject it. The old man thought that the conscripts this time were all desperate people. It is not easy. In case they ask the court to ask for a holy judgment... It seems that there are always some ministers who like to make trouble , we have to think about it.”

A smile appeared on the corner of Ieyasu's mouth, "That's right, it's thoughtful. General, I think everything has been arranged?" Xiuzhong immediately replied: "I have a request for this matter!" He was rarely indignant. "Oh? What's your request?" Ieyasu smiled again, straightened his upper body, "Say it!" "In this war, Xiuzhong doesn't want the court to speak up." "Well?" "Now that all political affairs have been entrusted to me in Kanto, even if we are in a bitter battle, we will not beg the court for mediation. To do so is to evade responsibility, and it is an indelible shame."

"Oh." "This time is to cut off the root of the troubled times, and it is also the key to making the world peaceful forever. If you don't cut off the root of the trouble and withdraw the army hastily, there will be endless troubles. Therefore, Xiuzhong wants to regard this battle as the end battle." "As a general, this is a matter of course. I have no objection to this. It should be time to end the troubled times." "Therefore, father, please summon all the ministers within a few days and inform them that even if someone from Daban City proposes an arbitration to the palace, due to the above reasons, please refuse them all. Please father."

Ieyasu nodded his head vigorously, a feeling of loneliness suddenly came to his heart.It seems that Zhengxin and Xiuzhong have already discussed it.Xiuzhong's strong opinion sounded natural, and even the last exhortation was very pleasing to the ear, and Ieyasu felt that he was really old. "That's right, even if the Toyotomi clan doesn't beg, the public hates wars, and we are still loyal to the court. To prevent the palace from meddling, I will first order it properly." Xiang Kang said solemnly, "The righteousness has been clarified. How to start the war, first listen to the general's opinion."

Xiuzhong saluted respectfully first, and then replied in a flowing manner: "On the 26th of this month, all the troops and horses will arrive. After the ministries arrive, they will immediately surround Daban and launch a general offensive, trying to resolve the war this month." Ieyasu stopped smiling and shook his head slightly. Honda Zhengxin gave Ieyasu a sideways look, and said, "Excuse me for talking too much." "Say it." "Even though the general is the chief general, once the battle starts, everything has to be relied on by the Imperial Palace. Apart from other things, the timing of the war alone must follow the orders of the Imperial Palace. What do you think?"

Ieyasu could only smile wryly: This old bastard, you still put a high hat on me. "I missed this point, just follow what Sado said." Xiuzhong immediately echoed, "Excuse me for being reckless, I will obey my father's instructions in everything." "Sado," Ieyasu said with bitterness on his face, "You and the general really have a good understanding." "My lord, I'm overwhelmed." Zhengxin smiled awkwardly. "No. Because of this, I can let the general command with peace of mind. However, I think it is a bit too hasty to settle the matter within a month. Sado also said just now that the enemy is fighting with his back this time. The law of war says: put to death And the younger generation. If you rush forward recklessly, you will be hit head-on. The important thing is to prepare everything well, let Ma take a break and deal with it calmly."

Xiuzhong remained silent, he was even more worried that the scholars who entered the capital would be slack.This concern is by no means unfounded.The soldiers traveled long distances to the capital, and once they rested, the generals would be dismissed. Those soldiers and civilians might be tempted by the prosperity of the capital and cause unexpected chaos. There are countless precedents for this. "I have something to say." It was Doi Toshikatsu who spoke, "Before the siege, we must not let the soldiers relax, otherwise, they will feel tired instead." "Well said." Ieyasu responded, "The enemy Sanada, Goto and others are all brave and skilled fighters, they will definitely think that we must first surround the city, so we might as well do the opposite. "

"..." "Of course, what I'm talking about is just a rumor. Some people say that when the entire Kanto army arrives, Ieyasu and the general will dispatch Nijo and Fushimi. As soon as we go out, they will immediately attack Kyoto, set fires everywhere, and surround the palace. Hmph, wait When we returned to Kyoto, they would attack from front to back. Once we confronted Qi, we would have no choice but to ask the court to come forward to make peace. Therefore, we should hold back and dampen the opponent's spirit first." "yes." "In this way, the enemy can't bear it and may go out of the city. Once a field battle is fought, the difference between the army accustomed to long-distance raids and the soldiers who hide in the city and neglect training will naturally appear. Of course, all this will have to wait We will make a decision after the whole army arrives. What do you think about Sado?" Just as he was talking, Ieyasu suddenly thought of Kazuchi Aoki and some old women who were still waiting in Nijo Castle.If possible, meet them again.Just thinking about it, Ieyasu couldn't help but feel a little bit ashamed again, maybe this is the old man's stupidity. Honda Zhengshin bowed his head in thought for a long time, and unexpectedly replied: "Actually, I don't want to stop you." "What?" Ieyasu put his hands behind his ears, "I made it very clear just now, it won't be too late to make a decision after all the troops arrive." Honda Zhengxin shook his head slightly, "It was after seventy years that this old man finally understands what your lord is thinking. What you are worried about is that you will offend the late Taige-sama." Honda Zhengxin said to the point.Ieyasu opened his eyes wide and remained silent. Zhengxin turned slightly to Xiuzhong's direction, and continued: "The Lord of the Imperial Palace must wait for the right minister's mother and son to change their minds. After serving the Lord for many years, Zhengxin finally understands that the Lord's enemy has never been a real opponent, but hidden in the Righteousness and injustice in the heart. For the current matter, it is up to the adults. However, since this battle is beyond the expectations of the adults, after the adults have done their last sincerity, I will leave everything to the old man Deal with it." "Leave everything to you?" Xiuzhong was also confused by Zhengxin. "Yes." Zhengxin said loudly, "Knowing that this is not a war that was not intended by the adults, but in the end it has developed to the point where it is impossible to pacify the world without attacking Daban. Forgive me for being clever, as for the means of avoiding war chaos, in fact , It is quite clear in Zhengxin. Knowing the evil, but not taking action, but letting it go. The reason for doing this is because the adult is a rare person, a unique person. Ordinary people should deal with them in shallow places like ordinary people. Clean up righteousness and evil. Otherwise, you will not be able to leave a lesson for future generations..." Ieyasu raised his hand to interrupt him, "Okay, Sado!" "yes." "I fully understand. So that's how you assist the general." "I'm sorry for breaking the trust of my lord." "Okay. Now that you've thought of this step, I can't do it my own way. Yes, I really can't let go... There is no need to be polite anymore. When the army arrives, I will kill it." "I'm afraid there's something wrong." Zhengxin retorted in a solemn tone, "In this way, the general will fall into disobedience. You should convey your sincerity to Dasaka again, and then decide whether to start a war. Otherwise, this war will really happen. It has been premeditated." Hearing Masanobu's firm assertion, Ieyasu closed his eyes and meditated.Although he was refuted, he felt an indescribable joy in his heart: Old fellow Zhengxin, you want to be a target for me: someone in future generations will criticize it, saying that this is a war of Tokugawa Ieyasu against Taiko's orphan.I was really worried deep down in my heart, but Zhengxin completely saw through it and wanted to be a scapegoat.I have a good retainer... Sentiment is the most taboo when discussing matters, but Ieyasu still couldn't help tears welling up in his eyes. Jia Kang said with emotion: "You mean to act according to my idea...does the general have no objection?" "No objection." "Okay, okay! Uenosuke-sama, let's discuss the formation now, and bring us the map." Ieyasu felt that he owed Masanobu and the general a favor, so he didn't mention Chihime. At this time, Ono Zhibo and Daogou's people had rushed to Koriyama and were setting fires everywhere, but Ieyasu didn't know it at all. Everyone unfolded the map and discussed for a while.Since there is going to be a field battle, Kishukou and Nara may become battlefields, and it is also necessary to prevent people from setting fire to Sakai Port.Everyone is still very concerned about how to rebuild Osaka after the war.The result of the discussion is to use Sakai Port as the outlet of Osaka to connect with overseas.Hundreds of thousands of people live in Daban City, making them defend the imperial capital.This idea went a step further than Hideyoshi, and eventually turned Osaka into a huge commercial port, which coincided with the foresight of Osaka merchants. But who will be in charge of the revival?Ieyasu advocated letting his grandson Matsudaira Tadaaki take over, while Xiuzhong pushed his sixth brother Zhonghui. "Zhonghui is not suitable." The reason why Ieyasu said this is because Zhonghui once wanted to get Osaka Castle. At this time, he was only choosing the castle generation to take on the important task of revival, and he did not consider the permanent residence of the city lord.However, Ieyasu's inadvertent sentence "Zhonghui is not suitable" caused great waves later... The secret conversation lasted for more than two hours. When Hidetada returned to Fushimi Castle, Ieyasu immediately ordered Masamune to call the old women in Osaka and Kazuyo Aoki to him.After obtaining the consent of Hidetada and Masanobu, Ieyasu wanted to send the last emissary to Osaka, and at the same time let the emissary send the old women back.The emissary chose two people, one was Takagi Shoji, who was Hidetada's emissary, and the other was Oguri Tadomasa, who was Ieyasu's emissary. The old women who didn't know what was going to happen were called to Ieyasu again, and their faces were all pale.The Chang Gao Court is fine, the Dazang Bureau and the Erwei Bureau are ready to die. Seeing the old women, Ieyasu couldn't help crying: Born in troubled times, women are so pitiful! "Chang Gaoyuan," Ieyasu looked at the widow Kyogoku who seemed a little angry, "you have seen that the war is inevitable. Even so, I have not given up hope. Fortunately, you and Yizhong are still here. We I want to send you back to Osaka, to be Ieyasu's envoys, and persuade Youfu and his wife to accept the peace agreement. I don't know what you want?" "Very good." The Chang Gaoyuan said immediately, "Once there is a battle, even dogs must join the battle..." Aoki Kazuichi took a knee step forward and interrupted her: "Chang Gaoyuan, it's over. Aoki Kazuichi can't go back anymore." "how you said that?" "I'm thinking of Masa-sama Katagiri. It's not the Imperial Palace or the general who wants to start a war, but Osaka. How can they listen? No matter how hard we talk, I'm afraid it's useless." "My lord might as well stay here, we women..." Seeing Chang Gaoyuan's emotions agitated, Jiakang raised his hand to stop her: "Yizhong." "grown ups." "So, you don't want to deliver a message for Ieyasu?" "Alas! Osaka has no intention of listening to opinions, otherwise Le Zhai and his son would not leave the city. The same is true of the former Katagiri City Zheng father and son... It is only now that I suddenly understand." Ieyasu groaned, it seems that Yizhong has decided that there will be no good end when he goes back, and he has already flinched. "Let's stay with the first weight. But Ieyasu still doesn't give up. Would you like to go back to Osaka?" "Yes." The Dazang Bureau was the first to answer, "I want to go back to Mrs. Dian." "Then, are you willing to transfer my thoughts to Xiu Lai's mother and son?" "Needless to say." "Okay. Please keep my message in mind: because the soldiers in the city once again summoned ronin and violated the oath, my father and son had no choice but to send troops to conquer. If, as mentioned before, the right mansion is moved to Junshan, and all ronin are dismissed, then In four or five years... No, once the world is stable, at most seven years... I will definitely be responsible for rebuilding Daban City and returning the Youfu... Even if I die, the general will fulfill his promise. Listen clearly Do you understand? " Ieyasu exhorted like teaching a child. Dazang Bureau's pale face returned to color.Ieyasu wanted to let her go back, which kindled a light of hope for her.The Chang Gao Yuan stretched out his body even more eagerly, "Is it...the soldiers in the city summoned the ronin again, breaking the oath?" "Yes." Ieyasu nodded earnestly, "My father and son had to send troops, understand? The duty of the general conquering barbarians is to quell chaos wherever it occurs; I must fight to the death. Even if it is my own son or grandson, I will fight resolutely. This time the enemy is neither Youfu nor Mrs. Dian. If Mrs. Dian and Youfu were enemies, I would not think so. Just because Thinking of this responsibility, the seventy-four-year-old Tokugawa Ieyasu returned to the battlefield with the determination to die!" "Yes... there is no other choice... Disband the ronin... Move to Koriyama..." "Ah! But seven years...within seven years, peace will take root in the world. In order to prevent war, I have already thought of countermeasures. Just now, as long as they can reflect on it during this period, even if Tokugawa Ieyasu dies, it will not be too late. I will leave a last word for the general to return to Osaka. The general is an honest, loyal and filial man. As long as I, a father, command, he will never disobey..." As he spoke, Ieyasu became sad, his voice choked with tears My eyes blurred, "Listen, I never want a weak woman like you to lose her husband and son in a war. I have always wanted to create a peaceful world, and I have been working hard all my life. Do you understand? My grandmother's voice is still there , the mother's smile is faint... and the faces of his wife and children, which cannot be erased from his eyes... As long as peace can take root, why do we have to stick to one city and one pool? I will definitely dig a magnificent moat and fill it with clean water You must tell them these truths. As for the letter, I will let the messenger who sent you back take it, and I hope you will carefully tell Ieyasu's sincerity to mother and son..." Ieyasu said with emotion, when he suddenly came back to his senses, he found that the old women were wiping the corners of their eyes with their sleeves.It seems that they all understand me - thinking of this, Ieyasu also shed tears.Compared with the misery of war, what is human forbearance?But the world often forgets this and becomes stubborn.If you don't work hard to get rid of stupidity, the world is Shura! "I fully understand. We will transfer your lord's sincerity to You Fu and Madam." Dazang Bureau sobbed, and the two bureaus burst into tears. On the morning of the 24th, the women set off from Erjo Castle.When Honda Masazumi came to report the matter, Ieyasu was talking with Todo Takatora who came to pay his respects.I don't know what Gao Hu thinks about this, but I just heard him say: "Your Excellency's foresight and foresight are always admirable. No matter how many troops there are in Daban, there will be no name in charge. Therefore, the longer the delay, the more beneficial it is. In short , the Kwantung Kwantung is within our grasp, so we must not rush into defeat. I only know how to fight in battle, but I have never thought of asking women to help. Ah, I really admire it." Jiakang lowered his face and reproached, "In your eyes, is this a strategy?" "Yes. It's really a strategy that ordinary people can't think of. As a result, there will be chaos in Osaka. The main fighters will become more and more angry, and maybe they will take the initiative to fight out. Once they come out, they will be hooked, and we will definitely win." Zhengchun next to him also nodded. Ieyasu turned his head away and sighed.In fact, he didn't think the women's persuasion would work.He always thought that Zhengxin and Gao Hu could understand his intentions.In fact, Zhengxin has seen through Ieyasu's persistence and is now acting as a "scapegoat", but Gao Hu... But thinking about it carefully, aren't Zhengxin and Gao Hu the same?Both of them are sensible people, and their wisdom is beyond the reach of ordinary people.Ieyasu couldn't help wondering, am I getting old and confused, and I just want to try my best to comfort others and try my best to be humane? "You see Ieyasu as such a great strategist?" "Yes. Such foresight is really unheard of in ancient times." "I," Ieyasu sighed, "I'm just an old fool. It's just because I've fought so many wars, I know a little bit about battles, I'm just an old fool." "I have learned the lesson. I will remember the words in my heart." Fujido Takahu became more serious and moved, "My lord's character is as high as the ethereal, and his strategy is as deep as the sea, which is beyond people's imagination." Ieyasu was unhappy and remained silent.This is not a strategy, but sincerity, why don't you understand?The tears that women shed on the couches in Erjo Castle are the purest and most beautiful things in the world.Am I old too, becoming like a woman? Knowing that the women had returned to Osaka, Hidetada sent another envoy to Nijo Castle.This time, it is Toshikatsu Doi and Tanobu Honda. "Army deployment, we have brought the general's initial case, please make a decision." Li Sheng no longer had any expectations for the old women. What he meant was clearly: According to the original plan, the whole army arrived on the 26th, and Ieyasu and his son The two should lead the whole army out on the 28th at the latest. Now that the matter has come to this, no matter what Ieyasu thinks in his heart, it is inconvenient to object, "Okay. How did the general arrange it?" "The advance of the Kishukou is Asano-sama, the advance of the Yamatokou is Date-sama, and the main force is marching from the Kyoto official road along the Koya official road. How?" After speaking, Toshikatsu Doi asked Honda Takinobu to take out the map filled with names and unfold it in front of Ieyasu.Ieyasu put on the glasses slowly and took a closer look.The battle is inevitable, the old women may enter the city, and the envoy may be driven back directly.After a rough calculation, when the old women returned to Osaka, it was time for war.Xiuzhong seemed to have already made up his mind and was ready to go to war. "So, Date is the advance team that went around from Yamatokou to Nara, and crossed the mountains from Koriyama?" "Yes. Date's father and son have the experienced Katakura Shigetsuna under his command, and there are more than 10,000 troops. If he is the vanguard, then Echigo Kamisho-sama (Matsudaira Tadaki) who is in charge of Murakami Yoshiaki and Mizoguchi Nokatsu If you accept it, nothing will go wrong..." After hearing this, Ieyasu shook his head lightly, "I'm afraid not necessarily." "what?" "For such a critical place, it is necessary to replace the general with a spectrum. It is best for the advance troops in Yamatokou to be led by Katsunari Mizuno, and let Katsunari command the assault of the carefully selected Yamato army... This will be more powerful and cause fewer casualties." As he said that, Ieyasu looked at Li Sheng with a terrifying gaze through the lens, "Listen, once our army is defeated, Nara must be burned, and then it will become the laughing stock of the ages. If all the temples in Nara are burned, it will be destroyed. want something bad." Li Sheng was a little dissatisfied, and the elderly Ieyasu seemed to have brought the Buddha's heart to the battlefield. "My lord, it's not that the general hasn't thought about it." "Is it to let Sheng become the vanguard?" "Yes. But he was rejected by Shengcheng. He resigned, his status is humble, and he can't command the troublesome Yamato Army. If someone disobeys the order and leads to failure, he really can't bear it..." "Resolutely refuse?" Ieyasu's face suddenly changed, "Send me the victory! How can you command thousands of troops if you are so hopeless? Call me immediately!" The tone of his voice was so severe that even Li Sheng was terrified. Li Sheng was shocked, and immediately ordered someone to call Mizuno Katsunari.Taking advantage of this gap, Ieyasu picked up a pen and picked some people from the list one by one: Hori Naoyose, Kuwayama Naoharu, Honda Richo, Kuwayama Namo, Matsukura Shigemasa, Niwa Uji, Okuda Tadashi, Jinbo Shomo .After the selection, Ieyasu handed the list to Li Sheng and said, "How many people are there in total?" "About five thousand five hundred." "Almost. If he is asked to command these people, he should be competent." At this moment, Mizuno Katsunari walked in with a nervous expression on his face. Ieyasu said: "Surely you have not forgotten Mizuno's bloodline?" "yes." "You are my uncle's successor. The Mizuno family has strategies, and their bravery is by no means inferior to others." "yes." "These troops, plus your own, are almost six thousand. You lead them to guard the mouth of Yamato." "This..." Since Shengcheng has already rejected Xiuzhong's arrangement, he desperately refuses at this moment, "It is a great honor for a warrior to serve as the advance guard, but this burden is too heavy, and Shengcheng may not be able to bear it. It is by no means cowardly. Go At the age of ten, the generals of Yamato did not even obey the orders of Master Todo. I have a humble status, and if I can’t command them, I’m afraid I’ll miss a big deal.” "Shengcheng, please take a look at this list. I entrust Hori and Niwa to you, how dare you say that you can't be the vanguard?" "I dare not..." "Since this is the case, I should be instructed and just let go. The vanguard will be commanded by you, the second team will be led by Honda Tadomasa, and the third team will be led by Matsudaira Tadaaki. Date's troops will be the fourth team, followed by Matsudaira Tadama Hui, this is Ieyasu's order, don't disobey it!" After scolding loudly, Ieyasu lowered his voice again, "Success." "exist." "The people on the list are under your command. If someone disobeys the order, Ieyasu allows you to kill first and then play. This is Ieyasu's strict order. This kind of decision is needed in war. Remember!" Li Sheng on the side couldn't help trembling when he heard the words.Ie Yasuda wanted to cut through the confusion in his heart, so he said these harsh words. However, this is indeed a threshold of evil karma that those who are new to the battlefield must cross.It seems that Ieyasu is not old at all.Li Sheng breathed a sigh of relief. Ieyasu continued: "Don't harass the people. Also, don't destroy the temples in Nara." "The subordinate understands." Mizuno Katsunari knew that he could not refuse. "If someone is dissatisfied, shoot and kill", this tone is very passionate, not like the old man's words.Thinking of this, he became excited, and even his eyes became much sharper. Ieyasu heaved a sigh of relief, and said: "The second team is also the genealogy generation. General Honda is loyal to the government. Don't lose to him." , The second team went from Nara to Koriyama and entered Osaka against the Takano official road. This arrangement actually had another purpose, that is, if Hideyori's mother and son left the city to rush to Yamato, they could meet them on the road.At this time, if a foreigner is sent out, I am afraid that without saying a word, he will raise his sword and let the mother and son expose their corpses in the wilderness.Ieyasu still couldn't let go, so he had to use genealogy.The third team used Matsudaira Tadaaki, which is actually the same idea.However, how could Li Sheng and Zheng Chun understand the painstaking efforts? After Mizuno Katsunari withdrew, Ieyasu arranged the various ministries heading for Hanoikou.At this time, Ieyasu's thoughts were no different from Hidetada's. The right vanguard is Todo Takatora's 5,000 men, and the left vanguard is Ii Naotaka's 2,200 men.On the right wing were Hidemasa Ogasawara, Tadamasa Sengoku, Tadasumi Suwa, Masamitsu Hoshina, Shigenobu Fujita, and Nagashige Niwa, led by Yasaki Kamihara, with a total of 6,300 people.The left wing consisted of Matsudaira Tadayoshi, Matsudaira Nobukichi, Makino Tadashige, Matsudaira Narushige and other units, commanded by the Sakai family, with a total of 3,200 people.The right wing of the second team was commanded by Honda Tadatomo, and the left wing was commanded by Matsuo Yasunaga.The right wing of the third team was 13,400 people from Echizen Matsudaira Tadanao, and the left wing was 15,000 people from Maeda Toshitsune.Just as Date Masamune was listed as Yamatoguchi's fourth team, foreign daimyo Maeda Toshitune was also placed last. For this kind of deployment, some people think that it is to prevent foreign daimyo from defecting, but in fact it is just the opposite.Because soon, the period when the generals on behalf of the spectrum will take over the power of the shogunate will come.In order for them to adapt to the changes in the future, they must be allowed to stand at the forefront and hone their self-confidence.Those who take on great responsibilities must first work hard on their muscles and bones, and suffer from their will. It can be said that this is also the way Ieyasu tempers people. The main force was dispatched by the three important ministers Sakai Tadashi, Doi Tossatsu, and Honda Masamune. Hidetada led 20,000, and Ieyasu led 15,000 banners, approaching Osaka. Needless to say, Tokugawa Yoshinao, assisted by Naruse Masanari and Takeyoshi Masanobu, and Tokugawa Yoshinobu, assisted by Ando Naoji and Mizuno Shigenaka, were in charge of the rear.From the seventy-four-year-old Ieyasu to the thirteen-year-old Lai Xuan, the Tokugawa family mobilized and took on the heavy responsibility on the battlefield.