Chapter 2 Chapter Two Zhenchang Fends the Enemy

Since the execution of Yashiro Ohgami, there has been a quiet atmosphere in Okazaki Castle.Even Mrs. Zhushan locked herself at home and never stepped into the palace, and Deji and Calamus remained silent all day long. On this day, the sky was gloomy, and it seemed that it was about to rain continuously. Occasionally, a ray of sunshine appeared through the gaps in the clouds, and the warm and humid south wind blew from time to time.The weather is hot, but this kind of heat is not the scorching sun, but the muggy heat that squeezes the sweat out of the body bit by bit.Deji didn't have any appetite at all, and he didn't have breakfast at all.She was talking to Kina about women's worries: "Yashiro's wife and daughter didn't come to ask for their lives, and said that if they didn't die together, Yashiro would be lonely."

"Master Dahe is dead. His wife is a kind-hearted person. Everyone is still mourning." "Kina." "exist." "Which woman in the world is not gentle? But why is Mrs. Zhushan so cruel?" "This..." Xina lowered her head, not daring to make a sound. "I finally understand now." "what do you mean……" "Because Hamamatsu's father-in-law treated her badly." "Oh." "What I'm most afraid of now is my mother-in-law. When I think about it carefully, maybe I will end up like her at some point. It's really scary to think about it."

"Where is such a thing, the young lady comes from a famous family..." "No. When a woman can't get to know the person she loves, she will become a ghost. Instead of becoming a mother-in-law, it's better to be Yashiro's wife and daughter." "What are you talking about?" "It's not nonsense. Even if the young master comes back this time, it won't be the same as usual, so I plan to go back to Gifu. The world is ruthless, before I fall to the point where my mother-in-law..." In fact, Deji is seriously considering this issue.Of course, it's not just because Xinkang's heart is with Calamus.After inserting a calamus between her and Xinkang, Deji finally understood Zhushan's heart.From Tokuhime's point of view, the incident with Oga Yashiro this time was almost entirely caused by her mother-in-law's hatred for her father-in-law, but Yashiro was the only one who was punished.Yashiro deserved what he deserved, but he implicated his unknowing wife and daughter.But Mrs. Zhushan still made things difficult for De Ji in every possible way.Deji was angry and scared. "I want to go back to Gifu to become a monk, but I seem to hear my servant calling me."

Voices came from outside, and the two stopped quickly. "Report." A man's rough voice came, making the air buzz. Deji was stunned for a moment.She said things she shouldn't have said.This feeling is not self-blame, but that the longer he stays in this city, the more fear of falling into the tiger's mouth.Hina winked at De Ji and walked out. "Okuhira Misaku is about to go to Gifu as an envoy, come to greet the young lady." The voice was clear.Deji hadn't reacted yet, but Xina seemed to understand after listening to the report. "Come in..." There was no surprise on De Ji's face.

As soon as Misaku came in, he raised his straight, gray-haired head, stared at De Ji with his eyes, and patted his chest with his fan. "The enemy has surrounded Changxiao City, but don't worry, as long as my son is in the city, everything will be safe. It's just a hot day, my son suffered." "It's really thanks to you." "The gang from Koshu are still divided into several groups. While attacking Nagashino, they also sent troops to Yoshida and Okazaki, and set fires along the Erlianmu and Ushikubo roads in an attempt to prevent the master and the young master from approaching. Changxiao City."

"Oh?" "Although the enemy had their wishful thinking, they didn't succeed. Today's report said that when the young master was attacking Hozoji Temple in the mountains, the enemy generals Toda Samon Isishi and Otsu Tozaemon Tokitaka were about to cut off Okazaki from the outside world. The passageway, was killed by the young master wielding a silver spear, and fled." "The young master..." "The person who reported said that the young master took the lead and was extremely powerful." "Oh...his body, himself..." Deji had decided not to be sad about Xinkang, but she still felt uncomfortable.Xinkang doesn't cherish herself, she hates him very much.But for some reason, she suddenly became anxious again.

"Young lady." "Oh...listen." "According to the young master's personality, he will not act rashly, so please stop thinking about it." "What do you mean? I do not understand." "If this battle is not won, the Tokugawa family will be finished and go to see the King of Hades. Therefore, not only the young master, but also my son Jiubalang and I will risk our lives. The same is true for Guiji. This battle It's not a joke." At some point, De Ji also put his fists on his chest and nodded firmly. "Then..." Misaku said with a smile on his face, "I'll get up and go to Gifu to report the letter. I can't tell what the letter is. If my letter can't be delivered to Gifu, I will commit seppuku and never set foot in Mikawa again." .”

De Ji still nodded expressionlessly. "So, I've finished speaking, do you have any message that I need to bring to your parents?" After speaking, Misaku flapped her fan again and laughed. De Ji controlled the waves of emotion, sitting in a daze.The figure of Xinkang who took the lead and shouted suddenly flashed in front of his eyes again. He is in danger, is he in danger?Everyone knows that Mei sent Gifu as an envoy to Nobunaga for help. "Young Madam, do you need me to bring a letter to your parents?" Seeing De Ji thinking, Misaku stopped fanning, "This battle is not only about the ups and downs of the Tokugawa Clan. Mino, Owari."

Deji nodded slightly.This time is not only about dealing with Mei Zuo, but also her determination to pour her sincerity into Xin Kang as a wife. "Letters are more solemn than oral letters, please wait a moment." "Yes, you are still thoughtful." Deji walked to the desk by the window and sat down.The thought of Misaku watching from behind made her flustered.But she still put her heart together and picked up the pen.Deji wrote a lot, she wrote that she wanted to live in peace, she wrote that Kang resolutely went out to fight for the Tokugawa and Oda families, she wrote that when her father passed by Okazaki, she had to tell many stories... and Everyone was waiting for her father to send reinforcements, but she didn't say a word.

Nobunaga's dispatch of troops to rescue is a matter that has been decided long ago, as long as the meaning is clear.After Deji finished writing, he showed it to Misaku.Mizuo beamed with joy: "After all, it is the young lady. This kindness is really rare." With that letter, he left the door early. On that day, Misaku disappeared from Okazaki.Of course, this time it was not a formal mission, so he did not bring many entourages with him, so no one knew how dangerous the road would be. On the third day, Misaku met Nobunaga at the main hall of Senjodai in Gifu. On that day, Nobunaga dressed very formally, looking majestic and aloof.It turned out that he had just received Christians from the capital, so both sides of the main hall were full of civil and military officials.The beauty was passed on inside.Nobunaga looked around and shouted loudly: "Everyone step back."

"It's inconvenient to talk like this, please turn your back on the left and right, sir." Nobunaga was a little unhappy, he glanced at Mori Ranmaru, who was waiting behind him with a big knife in his hand, and said, "It's okay for him, there is no need to step down." "Yes." Mori Ranmaru replied awe-inspiringly, and glanced at Misaku, which was reminiscent of the eyes of a bird of prey. "Okay, everyone has retreated." In the empty hall, Nobunaga's voice sounded like a bell, with a hint of reprimand in his tone, "You let me send everyone away, and you seem to be a bit of a leader. What's the matter, Meizuo? Look You look like a ghost. Do you want to use this face to scare me, Nobunaga?" Mei made a smile and said, "You are also a grimace." "what?" "Even if I am a ghost, I am a good little ghost, but you are a big ghost, my lord." "Huh. What do you want to say, just say it." "Yes." Meizuo responded, "Don't forget, you have to seize the opportunity to fight." "Oh?" "Our lord always thought that you would send troops to support before the enemy attacked Changxiao, so the father and son went all the way to the base of Yoshida Castle, but there was no sign of reinforcements. Now, the enemy has already begun to attack Changxiao Castle." Nobunaga said nothing, his eyes wide open, staring at Misaku. "Your Excellency also knows that Gouzi is defending the city of Changxiao City. If there is a slight mistake, his life will be ruined." "..." "That's why I was sent as an important envoy this time. I don't know my lord—" "Enough!" The letter head shouted, "What exactly do you want to say?" "My lord said that if Nagashiko falls, the enemy will be unstoppable like a torrent breaking through a dam." "Beautiful work!" "exist." "Is your son so worthless?" "If it is said that the dog has no future, and my lord has not left the city yet, why is that?" "You bastard bastard! What kind of bullshit torrent is coming out of Kai, and even the Ise area is in danger. Hanoi and Settsu can't be careless." "Hahaha." Misaku suddenly laughed, "I didn't come to listen to you. The breach of the Mikawa and Owari dams is not the same as the breach of the small dikes in Ise, Hanoi, and Settsu. Now there are no hostages or messengers in Mikawa , It’s a big flood. It’s impossible for these grown-ups not to know, but why do they still scold others like that? If you just want to test my courage, it’s too boring.” "What a powerful mouth, then, what do you want to say here?" "My lord, please send reinforcements quickly." "It is impossible to send troops immediately. This is my answer." "So, when will the troops be dispatched?" "If I don't know the answer, what will you do?" "Haha!" Misaku laughed again, very strangely, "I became an envoy, but I'm not afraid of dead ghosts. I've been prepared for a long time. If I didn't understand this, I wouldn't even step here. "His voice was loud, like thunder, and Mori Ranmaru, who was behind Nobunaga, couldn't help leaning out. "You are here, don't move a step." This time it was Nobunaga who laughed. "Don't move a step? Do you treat me like this, a bad old man?" "indeed." Misaku Okuhira's hair was a bit messy, but he ignored it completely: "Senjodai in Gifu is the best place to die for me, Zhenno." Not knowing what Nobunaga was thinking about, he stared intently at the sky, his voice suddenly lowered: "Mizuo. Of course there are opportunities for combat, but they should also be adjusted accordingly." "You say so, do you have any tricks up your sleeve?" "Once I send troops, if it takes too long, people who were not enemies will also become enemies. Tell me, isn't that the case?" "This, Misaku also understands." "Therefore, once you decide to go, you must win. When it comes to specific arrangements, Mikawa doesn't have to think about it unless it is a last resort." At some point, Nobunaga's tone changed from the tough one at the beginning to the soothing one.Misaku knows Nobunaga's temper like the back of his hand, and once the other party gets angry, he will never give up.Once he gave in, Nobunaga became even more angry.If he doesn't budge an inch, he'll soften up. "Mizuo, how many soldiers do you think it is appropriate for me to bring?" "This... I dare not say." Misaku also changed his tone. "How about seven or eight thousand?" "Seven or eight thousand? So, how many muskets?" "I think five or six hundred." "Five or six hundred? Hahaha..." Nobunaga smiled strangely this time: "So, do you think five or six hundred is enough?" "Why, my lord made fun of me?" "I think there are at least 3,500 guns. Moreover, Tsutsui and Hosokawa in Yamato are also sending people to collect muskets." "Three thousand five hundred……" "If these muskets can stop Takeda's cavalry, we will win. Misaku, Nobunaga will not sit idly by while Mikawa's in-laws are in trouble." Opping Misaku couldn't help crying in a low voice: "I was so offended by my poor words just now, I beg your forgiveness." "I understand how you feel. After all, Ieyasu took great pains to send you, a brat." Misaku raised her gray head and cried bitterly.He didn't know why he was crying, he just felt that his son was struggling to resist the enemy's massive attack in Changxiao, and his figure was looming.When Nobunaga saw Misaku crying, he couldn't help turning his face away, scolding: "Misaku, you look so ugly when you cry." It is Nobunaga's nature to laugh when others are angry, and to be angry when others cry.Even knowing this, Misaku couldn't stop crying.Nobunaga paid more attention to this battle than Ieyasu.He even lent his musket to Tsutsui and Hosokawa, which is the best evidence. "My lord laughed, but I was so happy that I shed tears." "It's useless. Save your tears until you defeat the enemy." "Yes, yes, Meizuo is in my heart." "Okay, you should relax now. Mori Ranmaru, call everyone back, and have three drinks with Misaku." "yes." When the retainers were called into the palace for the second time, Nobunaga no longer had a gloomy face, he drank heavily, and kept toasting Misaku, without saying a word about the war. On the second day, the tenth day of the fifth lunar month, another envoy came from Sanhe, Ieyasu's attendant, Oguri Dailiuchong. Oguri is just the opposite of Misaku. He tries his best to beg Nobunaga to send troops. "At the beginning, our lord thought that his army at the rear would be enough, but he didn't expect that so many people came from Kozhou. The lord felt that it was inappropriate, so he asked your lord to send reinforcements, and the two armies joined together to support Chang Xiao. It's urgent, the sooner the better!" The envoy rambled on, not knowing whether Nobunaga was really listening or pretending. However, from the second day onwards, the army began to gather in the city one after another, and, as everyone had discussed, everyone held a fence and a rope in their hands.Looking at these troops, both Mizuo and Daliu were puzzled. The previous battles were all one-on-one single fights. Everyone was as light as a swallow, announced their names loudly, and then started fighting, and the outcome will be decided by itself.Therefore, the victory of the whole army is accumulated by the victories of individual warriors, which has been the basic tactic for many years.According to such common sense, carrying wood and ropes, such an army always makes people feel drummed.What is the purpose of this? However, the mighty military appearance of the Musketeers gave people an indescribable fear.Before that, there had never been so many musketeers at any time and anywhere in Japan.They formed a team of eighty to one hundred people and marched into Gifu one after another. As Nobunaga had said, they finally reached more than 3,000 people. On May 13th, Nobunaga's reinforcements set out from Gifu with a large number of fences and muskets. At this time, the lonely city Chang Xiao has fallen into a bitter battle. At dawn on the 11th, when the "big ghost" Misaku was relieved to learn that Nobunaga was about to send troops, his son, Nagashio's "little ghost" Jiubalang Zhenchang, heard that Koshu's soldiers and horses had once again sent troops to the Bison Gate. The forced report, with a heavy heart, boarded the city gate to watch.He set up a pergola with his hands, looked under the misty cliff, and let out a long sigh.I thought that the enemy had suffered a lot in the previous battle and would not take risks here again, but I never expected that the enemy army transferred bamboo rafts and came to challenge the cliff for the second time.Moreover, this time the soldiers used bamboo shields to block in front of them. Binding bamboo into bundles to make a shield is probably the only way to defend against muskets.The surface of the bamboo is hard and slippery, and it is also curved. After the bullet hits it, it will collapse and fly away.So, the first few bullets didn't break the rope. "It's useless, don't fight." Seeing that he couldn't hit, Jiubalang asked the Musketeers to withdraw, "Close the city gate tightly and wait for the enemy to come up." "Once the enemy approaches the city gate, it will be difficult, my lord." said the personal guard.Jiu Hachiro didn't seem to hear it. Once the enemy finds that there is no interference from artillery fire, they will climb up the rope.In the blink of an eye, the team that came up first had surrounded the breach with bamboo shields. "Can't you fight now?" "No!" Jiu Hachiro stopped the impatient soldiers. "It has increased from twenty to forty. It will rise to eighty in a moment." Jiubalang was counting the increasing number of enemies, and when the number was about to rise from eighty to one hundred and sixty, he shouted: "Sharp Knife Squad, thirty people, come on!" The city gate opened wide, the killing sound shook the sky, the echo spread to the bottom of the valley, and the sound falling on the top of the enemy's head was amplified four or five times, resounding all over the valley, scaring the enemy to scream; The sudden opening behind the enemies who fought on the cliff scared them out of their wits. "Where to escape! Kill!" A group of people rushed to the enemy army rushing into the city gate without blinking an eye, and fought hard. "Another thirty people!" Jiu Balang sent out the spear team this time.The long spear team did not rush into the Koshu army crowded at the city gate, but continued to seize the enemy's bamboo shields and set them on fire.In the milky white morning mist, the sound of bamboo crackling and burning and the red flames made the enemy have the illusion that the opponent had killed him. "Okay! Firearms ready!" Jiubalang only let four or five guns shoot fiercely at the enemy who lost his shield this time. Although the musket seems to have missed, the enemy's morale has been disturbed by the previous defeat.Seeing that a few people on the rope fled to the river beach, the rest were unwilling to fight, and all the people on the rope retreated. "Well, it's not bad! Some people will definitely retreat this way in a while." At this time, the messenger from Matsudaira Yakuro, who was guarding the north of the city, ran out of breath: "Report, Datong Temple At the granary, there are enemies coming over." Jiubalang couldn't help frowning.The granary in Weixiao City is located behind the Piao Garden in the north of the city, just across from the camp of the Jiazhou Army Datong Temple Mountain.The significance of the granary to this small mountain town goes without saying. It turned out that Takeda Zuomasuke Xinfeng, who had camped in Datong Temple Mountain, had been waiting there for a long time.There are neither rivers nor cliffs, no obstacles at all.Therefore, if most of the 500 elite soldiers in the city were assigned to other places, it would be easy to occupy the granary.In this regard, the Jiazhou side undoubtedly has long been aware of it and has formulated a strategy. When Okuhei Kyuhachiro learned that the enemy in the south was not reconciled to the initial defeat and made another comeback on a bamboo raft, he was sensitively aware that something was wrong.Unexpectedly, the enemy attacked from both the north and the south at the same time. Kuhachiro ordered Okhei Tsuzaemon to stick to the bison gate, and he rushed to Hyoen with the Musketeers.After all, the morale of the army is important. Once the morale of the army is shaken, the consequences will be disastrous.To fight to the end even if you eat red soil is hard-talking, and there is nothing more miserable than holding on to a city with an empty stomach.Not to mention Oda's troops, even Hamamatsu's main force hadn't arrived at this time.Once the food and grass fall at this time, the consequence will not only be the annihilation of the entire army, but even future generations will laugh at Ao Ping Zhenchang for not understanding war affairs. When I rushed there, I saw Matsudaira Yakuro Jingzhong and his son Yasaburo Ishang waiting here. Seeing the enemy approaching the city gate, they drew their swords and were about to rush out to fight for their lives. "Don't be alarmed! What is the number of the enemy?" Jiubalang shouted, he knew that once panicked, it would bring serious consequences, so he asked with a smile. "two thousand." "No, it's only seven hundred at most." Kuhachiro laughed again, "The main generals of this position are Zuomasuke Nobutoyo and Baba Mino Shoushinfang, plus Koyamada Beichu Shouchangxing, the three generals together Command 2,000 troops. Today Zuo Ma helps Xinfeng come out to lead the battle, there are at most 700 people, so don't panic, and fight calmly. First fire a few shots, let the enemy hear the gunshots, and then fight out from the city gate." After speaking, he asked the musketeers who followed him to load up the ammunition, and marched towards the west wall from the city gate where the enemy was approaching.He confirmed that many people were crowded in front of the city gate, so he ordered: "Tear down the wall!" The insurmountable city wall was pulled towards the inner side of the city by the rope, and there was a bang, earth-shattering.The enemy panicked all of a sudden.Immediately afterwards, all the guns hidden inside pointed at the city gate, and multiple guns were fired at once, blowing up the enemy soldiers, crying for their parents and mothers.At the same time, the impatient Mikuro and his son led a hundred and fifty people and killed them from the city gate.In the blink of an eye, the winner has been decided. On the second day, the two armies fought hand-to-hand in the mound, and fought an unprecedented fierce battle. Okuhei Jiuhachiro was bold and careful, and only seven days into the war, the Koshu Army fell into anger and anxiety.Jiubalang arranged everything seamlessly. Whether it was the battle at the Bison Gate or the first food and grass defense battle, they all dealt a heavy blow to the morale of the Jiazhou Army.Although he was a boy in his early twenties, he was very aggressive in fights, but he did play the Takeda Army ruthlessly. In this happy atmosphere, Matsudaira Saburo Jiro came to report that there were strange noises coming from the underground in the west of the city.As we all know, there are many mines in Kai and the mining industry is well developed.Hearing the news, Jiubalang laughed loudly in front of everyone: "Oh? The gold diggers are here." It turned out that there were two generals, Naito Xiuliang Masatoyo and Kobagami Sosuke Nobusada, camping in Xi'an, and there were about 2,000 troops deployed here. "More than two thousand horses actually want to play with the mouse to drill holes. It's really a trick to deceive children." Jiubalang said with an exaggerated expression, then put his ear to the ground, listened to the sound of digging underground, and ordered the soldiers to start digging too. Since the enemy is not familiar with the terrain, and the migrant workers are all sent from far away, once they enter the excavation stage, they have to rework many times.However, the soldiers of Changxiao City were very familiar with the terrain and knew exactly where and what kind of stones were there. Therefore, the excavation speed of the two was of course very different. When digging from the mansion of Damennan Veteran to Danzhengyuan, Changxiao's men and Koshu's men collided head-on. "Ah, there are people in the soil!" A Koshu soldier who was digging a hole was frightened and shouted.At this time, five or six muskets had been placed at the breach, and the enemy's attempt was smashed without any effort. In the early morning of the next day, another group of troops launched an attack.This time it's an Emon Taifu Noburyu from the northwest.He built an archery tower near the main gate, trying to shoot arrows into the city.This time Jiubalang didn't laugh. He ordered people to use the gunpowder of fifty guns to make a big cannon-like tube.I saw that the enemy's archery building standing in the morning light was blown out of the sky by the cannon barrel in the blink of an eye before even a single arrow could be released. However, after all, it was a battle of 500 people against 15,000 people.After unsuccessful attempts to attack from four directions, Takeda's army finally launched a general offensive.They realized that rushing to attack would only cost more troops, so they unanimously agreed to attack the opponent's granary.They surrounded the city with a fence, and stretched several layers of rope over the river, and tied bells to the rope.After the formation of the encirclement, a fierce battle for food and grass was launched again. On May 14th, Jiubalang had to abandon Piaoyuan, where the granary was located, and withdrew to the camp.That night, he watched the food and grass that fell into the hands of the enemy ignite a raging fire, and remained silent.Of course, Takeda was very annoyed at spending so much time on this small town. There is no doubt that the occupation of Piaoyuan, where the granary is located, is a heavy blow to Chang Xiao.The grain and grass transported to this city can no longer last for four days.Jiubalang watched the food and grass burnt out, then came to the arrow warehouse, walked up to the generals gathered in the city, asked people to move the bed, and ordered the guards: "Light up more lights." In the empty lobby There were only two or three candlesticks, and there was a deathly silence.If things go on like this, it is better to fight to the death.Some people can't stand it anymore. Recently, even Kamehime, who knows Kuuhachirou's heart very well and usually pretends to be nonchalant, put on a turban, carried a long knife, and followed her husband nervously.After adding a few lights, the lobby lit up, and everyone's expressions were clearly visible.Jiubalang smiled and said, "The granary has been taken by the enemy." The tone is like that of a child whose doll has been robbed.Songping Qinjun laughed loudly: "In about three days... I will have to eat dirt. I hope everyone is mentally prepared. It may be five days." "It's been less than five days." Yichang said, "Master Oda hasn't sent reinforcements yet?" Kuhachiro pretended not to hear, he was looking for Okuhei Jizaemon Katsukichi. "Jizaemon, you go out of the city to the Lord's place." "What to do?" "It's too late to send reinforcements. Just say that in four or five days, Chang Xiao will break the city." "Forgive me for not obeying my orders." "What did you say? Do you think you can't get out of the city without wings? You can dive through the back door in the northeast of the city. Although the enemy has pulled a rope and tied a bell on the river, you can't cross the river, but you can be like a kappa. Dive in. Aren't you a good swimmer?" "This, it's hard for me to obey." "what happened?" "I mean, please excuse my inability to do so." "Huh? Have you forgotten your own strength, or have you frightened the enemy?" Jizaemon shook his head like a child: "Where did your lord think? It is because I am not afraid of the enemy that I refuse to obey. In less than five days, the city will be destroyed, and you and other officers and soldiers will die in battle. But I am alone outside the city, wouldn’t I be laughed at? People will say, look, look, that is the fearful man who ran for his life alone when the city fell during the Battle of Changxiao in the third year of Tianzheng. devil." The atmosphere in the lobby was very tense for a while, and everyone didn't know how Jiu Hachiro would deal with this problem.Jizaemon's words sounded like rhetoric at first, but it made everyone very discouraged. "Hmph, is that so?" Kuhachiro nodded noncommittally, looked around at everyone, "Where is Torii Koemon?" Without saying hello in advance, he called another person directly. A voice came from a dark corner near the sliding door: "The end is here." Following the rough answer, a fat man with five short stature appeared next to the candlestick. "Kyemon, you go!" "I obey. But, where does my lord send me?" Everyone roared with laughter.The man must have been dozing off in a dark corner just now. "Where are you going? Didn't you hear me just now?" "Yes, I seem to have heard it, but I don't seem to have heard it..." "Okay! It's wonderful. Since you can sleep in this atmosphere, then it's you. Cross the river by the back door in the northeast tonight." "As ordered." "The river has drawn a net, so you have to dive across." "Yes. But, where to..." "Bastard, you can only reach the other side by diving, and then go overland when you get to the other side." At this time, Kyouemon began to wake up: "This way, this is how we can break out of the siege... Ah, are you going to rescue soldiers?" "Hey!" Jiuhachiro opened his eyes wide and was very surprised, "You must understand this. But, needless to say, asking for help, Yoshida, Hamamatsu or Okazaki, the lord must be somewhere. See you, sir. Just say it will be another four or five days... just say it, Jiubalang said, there are only four or five days left." "It's hard for me to obey." "Why, it wasn't you who said you wanted to..." "I, Goemon, also know that the castle is at stake..." "Shut up!" Jiubalang became angry, "Are you kidding me?" "no no." "Shut up! I said there are only four or five days of food left, but did I say the city is going to fall? Who said the city is going to fall? I, Jiubalang, will never lose the city. As long as the sky doesn't fall, as long as the lord doesn't give orders to stop Resist, and I will fight to the end!" On Koemon's square face, a pair of eyes looked at Kuhachiro foolishly. "Not only Koemon, but whoever it is, as long as they say that they give up the castle, that is an insult to me, Kuhachiro, and I will never allow it!" At this time, Jizaemon hurriedly took a step forward: "Understood, my lord. Jizaemon is willing to go!" "No!" Koemon shouted, "Koemon is willing to go!" Kuhachiro glanced at the two of them and smiled: "Kyemon, go and prepare right away. No matter what happens, don't fall down halfway. After you arrive, don't rush back, rest there until the day of victory." One day. Before completing this mission, the sky fell, and I, Jiubalang, alone supported it." "Of order!" Koemon replied resolutely. Everyone agreed that after Koemon safely broke through the enemy's cordon, he must light fireworks on Mount Yanfeng to report the news.Then he left the camp. On the night of the fourteenth, with a bright moon in the sky, the figures on the ground were very clear. "It would be great if there was no moon." Koemon said to himself while walking on his way.He passed through the buffalo moat and stopped in the shade of a tree on the Ono River. The torrent in front of my eyes was shining with a silver light, and the bonfires of the guards on the other side were stacked one after another, and there was no end in sight.It was about forty or fifty distances away from the guard's position, and the shadows of the soldiers shaking around the campfire could be clearly seen.Starting from the rear left, there are Laohuai, Yuanchao Mountain, Zhongshan Mountain, and Jiujian Mountain in sequence. The enemy camp has tightly blocked the way forward.The enemy army had just captured Piaoyuan during the day, their morale was high, and they hadn't rested yet. All the positions were lined up with banners and flags, reflecting the silvery moonlight, which was very spectacular. "It's really annoying. What should I do?" Koemon stood on the edge of the cliff for a while, thinking about countermeasures.Jiubalang Zhenchang had told him to save his life before reaching his destination.It's not that he doesn't understand the implication. Once caught and killed, the consequences will be disastrous. "Namo Amitabha, Buddha bless!" He chanted devoutly, "O Great Bodhisattva Hachiman, I beg you! Kappa, evil ghost, fox, evil spirit, please take me across the river! After you are done, you can just smash me to pieces to honor you all." Ah." Then, he took off the quiver he carried with him, and wrote a poem on the handkerchief: 〖My master is in dire straits, and the jade pendant accompanies me to move rescuers. There are many hardships and dangers on this journey, and one's blood is devoted to one's loyalty. 〗 After he finished writing under the moonlight, he couldn't help smiling smugly.Jiubalang said that if he died before the reinforcements arrived, he would be charged forever. Although this was an unintentional statement, he did not intend to go back alive when he set off this time.Thinking of this, he stretched out his hand to hang the towel on the branch, found a dark place and sat cross-legged, waiting for the enemy to go to sleep or the moon to enter the clouds.In short, he dared not even move now. "The river is rushing, and the sound of the water is so loud that even if you make a little noise, the enemy can't hear it." When Koemon stared at the other side of the river and muttered, he fell asleep unconsciously.He was overworked, of course, a boldness that was as much an Opin as it was of his rugged character. I don't know how long I slept.When he opened his eyes, the bonfire on the opposite side had been extinguished, and the moon had penetrated into the clouds.Koemon stood up, hurriedly wrapped the long sword and short sword in her clothes, and carried everything on her shoulders.After thinking about it, he threw the long and short knives on the ground again, and only took his clothes and dagger. "My lord, I'll come as soon as I go." Qianshiemon bowed in the direction of the city, and disappeared into the night.