Chapter 702: The right time and place.
I want to send Imagawa Yoshimoto's head as a gift to prove that I am the man who can unify the entire Japan.
That’s what Oda Nobunaga’s words meant.
Yan Yu smiled calmly: "I have seen many people who overestimate their own abilities and talk big words without shame." "
Imagawa Yoshimoto has fifty thousand soldiers. Counting the daimyo he has formed an alliance with, there are almost ten in total. Thousands of soldiers and horses can be mobilized. The Owari Kingdom has only five thousand soldiers. The art of war is cloudy. It can be surrounded by ten. No matter how solid the ancient wild city is, if it is besieged, there is only one way to surrender. Let's go."
"I heard that there is also such a sentence in your ancient books of China." Oda Nobunaga showed no signs of discouragement. He smiled and said: "A city of three miles and a country of seven miles can be surrounded and attacked without victory. "
"If you attack the husband's ring and fail to win, you must have the right time." "
The right time is not as good as the right place, and the right place is not as good as the people." "
Although our Owari country is a small country now, the retainers serve, the people obey, and the Oda family rules Owari has broadcast his kindness to this place for hundreds of years, and this is a sign of harmony." "
Imagawa Yoshimoto went into danger alone, heavily armed with troops, and faced dangerous places. In Owari's dangerous climate and climate, I had already ordered people to draw a map and deploy controls at all times. Supervisor, now that Imagawa Yoshimoto has entered Owari, it is like a mouse running into a clay pot. Even if there are more troops, they are just fish on the chopping board. It takes a few more efforts." Yan Yu listened to Oda Nobunaga
. He was talking eloquently, but his expression still didn't change much.
As for whether Oda Nobunaga is an exaggerator, the man in front of him can almost prove that he is not from previous contacts.
But in this world, many times we only talk about success or failure, not the process.
No matter how confident Oda Nobunaga is at the moment, there is one thing that he cannot deny in any case, and that is Imagawa Yoshimoto, who is gathering an army in the distance. The army for this attack may exceed 40,000.
What is the concept of forty thousand?
Although many people ridicule the Japanese Warring States Period as a group of village chiefs fighting, for example, Oda Nobunaga was just a village chief.
But - the point is this but.
When Wang Zhi attacked Yingtian Mansion, the momentum was so huge, but in fact, Wang Zhi's total army did not exceed 10,000 people - if you can consider that most of these 10,000 people were pirates, who had traveled thousands of miles to be captured by Wang Zhi. If they were recruited directly from the sea, then this number would still be very scary.
After all - this is a navy of ten thousand.
Wang Zhi used 10,000 people inside and outside to attack Yingtian Mansion and captured Hu Beizong, the governor of Liangjiang. If Fang Bie hadn't finally chosen to assassinate Wang Zhi and let Wang Zhi's subordinates break up and loot away, then they would really have been able to use this method. Tens of thousands of soldiers and horses form the backbone, waiting for the imperial army to attack.
But now, a village chief in Imagawa Yimoto district can assemble a real army of 50,000, and can use this army to conquer Oda Nobunaga. This is a very terrifying thing.
Things were far from as easy as Oda Nobunaga said.
"What about Tenshi?" Yanyu looked at Oda Nobunaga and said.
"Tenki is yours." Oda Nobunaga said calmly.
"If Imagawa Yoshimoto attacks, then there are not many paths he can choose. Owari Country is a large plain, and there is no dangerous place to defend. However, outside Owari Country, there are rolling mountains, and it is difficult for the army to defend it. If you want to come to Owari through time, Okehazama is the only way." "
This is a long and narrow valley bottom, the road is rugged, and it is difficult for the army to deploy. Imagawa Yoshimoto relied on his strong military strength, and he would not have thought of it at all. I dare to go out of the city to fight."
"If I wait for Imagawa Yoshimoto to arrive at the foot of Furuno Castle, even if I can barely hold on, Owari will be severely weakened and there will be no hope of making a comeback." "So this battle between Imagawa Yoshimoto and
me , will not happen in that Furuno Castle, nor will it be a lose-lose situation."
"If you want to fight, it will be a big war."
"If you want to fight, then win."
Oda Nobunaga's words were light, but he had an unconcealable confidence.
It can be said that since he took over Owari, he has been preparing to meet the attacks of enemies from all directions. Therefore, he personally surveyed the terrain in all directions and sent people to draw maps, waiting for the day when these preparations could be actually used.
One thing Oda Nobunaga said was right, that is, Imagawa Yoshimoto would never have imagined that his military strength was ten times that of Oda Nobunaga, but this man still dared to take the lead in going out of the city to launch an attack.
And it is a decisive battle with the opponent at a place of your choice, not simple harassment.
"Interesting." Fang Bie said with a smile: "Then why are we Tianshi?" "
Since you represent the will of His Majesty the Emperor to a certain extent, it is my dream to get the support of His Majesty the Emperor. Provide convenience for my next actions." Oda Nobunaga looked at Fang Bie and said: "As we just said, I have no way to wipe out the emperor from Japan like the King of Qin wiped out the Zhou royal family." "On the contrary
. , I need to rely on the power and recognition of His Majesty the Emperor." "
If I can defeat Yoshimoto Imagawa today, it will be enough to prove my strength and courage, and I can become the daimyo who unifies the entire Japan." "The so-called timing, of course it
is There is no better timing."
"But at the same time." Oda Nobunaga looked at Fang Bie, paused and continued, "You are also in perfect timing." "
I want you to help me when I attack Imagawa Yoshimoto's army. You take the head of Imagawa Yoshimoto for me." When
Fang Bie heard what Oda Nobunaga said, he couldn't help but smile: "Didn't we agree? You took Imagawa Yoshimoto's head as a gift. , why, do you even want me to cut off the gift?"
"Imagawa Yoshimoto's martial arts is not something to be afraid of. Although he is known as the number one archer in Tokaido, he has already been drained by wine and sex, and he is vulnerable to a direct confrontation. ." Oda Nobunaga looked at Fang Bie and said: "But because of Kaguya's threat, although according to my previous theory, most of the daimyo assassinated by Kaguya are relatively weak ones, which will promote conflicts between these daimyo. In the annexation war, Imagawa Yoshimoto's assassination order must be far behind." "
But even so, Imagawa Yoshimoto is like me, asking for the strongest swordsman from Japan to escort him." "
If I hadn't. If I guess wrong, the sword master himself should be by his side. In this case, even if I can defeat Imagawa Yoshimoto's army, I still can't behead Imagawa Yoshimoto, so the transaction I mentioned before cannot be carried out.
"In addition, as I said, a victory is a big victory. If I can't kill Imagawa Yoshimoto and let him escape back to the territory, I won't be able to continue to raise troops to attack. This is equivalent to drawing water from a bamboo basket. " It's all in vain."
Fang Bi listened to Oda Nobunaga's words and looked into the other person's eyes: "So what do you mean?" "
I mean, this is also part of the deal."
"I originally planned to lead the crowd to attack Okezha. time, so now, I invite you, Fang Bie, to follow me. I want you to witness with your own eyes the scene of Imagawa Yoshimoto's army being defeated and fleeing." "
And similarly, if I have no chance to kill Imagawa Yoshimoto, I hope you can take action and kill him for me."
"I am responsible for defeating the enemy." Oda Nobunaga also looked back at Fang Bie: "And you are responsible for beheading the generals." "
Then who is responsible for mowing the flag?" Fang Bie couldn't help but complain.
"Cutting the flag?" At this time, even Oda Nobunaga couldn't keep up with Fang's other brain circuits.
Fang Bie smiled and shook his head, no longer entangled in this topic.
This is the description of the overlord who was about to be defeated in the Chronicle of Xiang Yu. At that time, King Xiang led 28 cavalry and faced the pursuit of nearly 10,000 troops and horses. He calmly performed an astonishing maneuver of beheading the generals and defeating the siege flag, and finally committed suicide in the battle of Wujiang. By the side.
However, no matter how familiar Oda Nobunaga is with the history of China, it is really difficult for him to understand such unorthodox jokes.
Fang Bie turned his attention to Yan Yu: "So boss, what do you think?"
Yan Yu smiled bitterly and shook his head: "What else can I think?"
She said this, and then looked at Oda Nobunaga: "So Do you want us to take the lead in paying a certain amount of sincerity for cooperation?"
Oda Nobunaga shook his head: "Not in advance."
"I said, only when I lead the army to Oezama and completely defeat Imagawa Yoshi After Yuan, when that idiot is trying to escape and I am unable to stop it, that is the opportunity for Fang to appear." "At
this time, the transaction has actually been completed, and it is your turn to pay the reward." Oda Nobunaga looked at it. Yan Yu: "Don't you think so? Miss Yan Yu."
"If you really say that, then it may be true." Yan Yu sighed: "Then where exactly Imagawa Yoshimoto is now, do you know?" "
Originally It was unclear, but now it is almost clear." Oda Nobunaga looked at Yan Yu and said: "Since you were attacked by the Koga ninjas before, then they are the vanguard army of Imagawa Yoshimoto." "Since the vanguard
army It has arrived, so the real large force will not be too far away." "
I have sent scouts to detect Imagawa Yoshimoto's movements, and there will be rewards soon, but before that, I have gathered my troops. , just waiting for the final departure of the army."
When Oda Nobunaga said these words, there was a faint sense of domineering, as if he was not going to carry out a surprise attack with a narrow escape this time, using less than four thousand troops. To fight against the enemy's army of at least 40,000, but to calmly gain a glorious victory.
This confidence alone is really fascinating.
"Moreover." Oda Nobunaga continued: "Actually, I want to thank you." "What I
fear most about this surprise attack is that someone reported the news in advance, or that scouts detected the movement of the army. I rely on it the most now. Yes, it was the arrogance of Imagawa Yoshimoto who did not take me seriously at all, so before that, I had been playing music and watching theater at home, pretending to be indulging in pleasure, and deliberately passed this information to Imagawa Yoshimoto ."
"At this time, all the spies in the entire Naguye Castle have been controlled or extracted by me in advance, and all preparations are carried out in secret. Imagawa Yoshimoto never dreamed that in his eyes, I, who was drunk and dreaming, was actually saving money. I intend to use all my strength to give him a fatal blow." "
At this time, it is a great good thing for me that you can kill off the Koga ninja who originally wanted to rob Ashi to increase the chips for this victory."
"It's just a trivial matter, it's nothing to worry about." Fang Bie said with a smile: "So Mr. Oda, you like to wear women's clothes just to numb others?" "
This." Oda Nobunaga was silent for a moment, and then looked at Fang Bie. Said: "Why should we distinguish between the clothes worn by men and women? As long as they can be worn on the body and fit well to cover up shame, they are good clothes." "If it is for the sake of appearance,
I wear better-looking clothes just to look better. Is this also necessary? Are others going to criticize you?"
Fang Bie was a little impressed by Oda Nobunaga's theory for a moment.
Yes, what's wrong with clothes, why differentiate between men's and women's clothing.
Oda Nobunaga just wore those women's clothes because he thought they looked good. He was still a strong-willed man. How could he use such a hobby to maliciously speculate on such a Warring States hero.
But Fang Bie couldn't help but smile.
"If that's the case, when does Lord Oda plan to set off?" Fang Bie asked.
If possible, Fang Bie would also like to see how Oda Nobunaga crushed this seemingly catastrophic crisis, and how he won the surprise attack in the Battle of Okehazama.
Although Oda Nobunaga was said to be a super strong man who later tore apart Nobunaga's siege network several times, at the moment, as Yanyu said, Owari country is small and the people are weak, and there is no king who can unify Japan at this time. Dominant potential.
It can be said that Oda Nobunaga has almost surpassed the process of history with his personal efforts. For this alone, one has to admire Oda Nobunaga.
"If Mr. Fangbetsu is willing, it can be now." Oda Nobunaga looked at Fangbetsu and said: "I will have three hundred cavalry to set off first, control the strategic location in Okezazama, and wait for Imagawa Yoshimoto to enter the urn, and then There will be three thousand infantry armed with weapons. After gathering, they will attack Imagawa Yoshimoto." "
Even if Imagawa Yoshimoto has 50,000 soldiers, now I will chop them into pieces and attack them so that they cannot be connected end to end." "
After all, the way of the battlefield lies in Kill and overwhelm."
"I don't know much about fighting. If Guangjiqi is here, you can have a good chat." Fang Bie looked at Oda and said with a smile: "Anyway, let me ask, where is my horse? ?"
Oda Nobunaga looked at Fang Bi's reaction and felt very satisfied: "I have a very good white horse named Xiaobai. If you don't mind, I will lend it to you." "What about you
? ?" Fang Bie asked.
And as long as it's not Luma, Xiaobai, etc., it doesn't matter if you ride.
"How can a daimyo only have one horse?" Oda Nobunaga said with a smile: "Also."
The man looked at Yanyu: "I don't know if Miss Yanyu is waiting for news in Furuno Castle, or she plans to go together. Look at the hell on the battlefield?"
Yan Yu smiled.
"Of course we'll go together."
"Four thousand against fifty thousand."
"This is really unusual."
(End of chapter)