Tenzhen 11th year of September Ando Castle
The day after Otomo proclaimed his conquest, many ministers gathered at Ando Castle returned to their own territory.
Otomo Expedition was in the early spring, about half a year later, but this battle was a big expedition, and it was finished by the entire world. Because both those who want to make a difference and those who want stability must be uniformly prepared from now on so as not to be embarrassed by the name of the Oda army.
Everyone left to be rushed by something, and until yesterday, Anjo Castle was wrapped in silence.
Only a limited number of important ministers remained in Azuchi Castle.
Between the ratings, following the four elders of Oda Ichigo, who said Katsuya Shibata, Nagahide Nagahide, Ikari Takigawa, and Hashiba Hideyoshi, Oda Sansei, who was entrusted with the Yamashiro kingdom and headed a crowd, and Shingoro, my father, who was entrusted with Oda Shuiwa, Takashi Kuzumi, and Mino kingdom, the head faction of the three major divisions, Kuroda Guardian, and others, will join the ranks.
Exactly, the strongest army of the Oda family. It would be no exaggeration to say that a thousand famous lords who have made a name for themselves in history will meet together.
Feeling the trusty gaze in my head, I rang my fan from my seat.
"...... now, we will begin the military agenda"
Your Will
The Otomo Expedition. This is the moment when it begins in earnest.
At the same time, I turned to Goro's left. Then, Goro Zuo nodded small and took the map out of his chest and spread it out in front of me.
“First, the court will certify the Otomo family as a morning enemy. A cause is indispensable if a battle is to be fought. It is no more honorable to raise a soldier to defeat the enemy in the morning, and it will be enough as a cause."
[Really]
Goro nodded in agreement with Goro's proposal. With that, the voices came out one after another.
"I was wondering if it would be better for the soldiers to split up and march. With Maori Nagato and Changbutsu Iyukuni at the forefront, we will build a fortress that can house a large army in each of them. If you fight the Shimadzu family while marching from both land and sea, you can completely block the Otomo family's escape."
The guards surrounded the edges of Nagato and Iyo with brushes. It was expected to be the border with other countries and the forefront of the Otomo expedition.
"... um. The fortress."
Although there is a sea between them, there is a high need for a fort that can be used as a base for both attack and defense. Moreover, securing supply routes is a lifeline in expeditions.
If so, we should start building the fort immediately.
“Very well, the Maori and the Nagasaku have been ordered to help the Kyushu Expedition when they surrendered in the previous battle. Fortunately, we didn't go to all-out war with the Maori family, so we still have enough troops for each other. If so, if we turn most of the Oda army toward the Shikoku side, even if we split it into two, the strength would be proportional...... Excellent! I will instruct you to build the fort immediately. Uncle Sansei, I want you to collect the ingredients with the carpenter in Chuuchi."
"I don't mind that... but what about roadmaking?"
"The boundary between Kyoto and Ando has already been completed." For the rest, it would be better to wait a little later. The Oda family owned the salary, and the farmers who worked at the scene... I want you to carry it with you if you want. "
"Okay, I'll adjust afterwards!"
Uncle Thirty-seven nodded with a strong slap on the chest. At the same time that I am satisfied with the situation, I move to the next item on the agenda. Forming a Recon Corps.
"Now, as for the formation of the army, I would like to divide it into two, as the guards say." First Army General Hashiba Hideyoshi. Lead the famous families of the San 'in and Sanyo regions to join the Maori family and invade the Toyomae kingdom. Deposit 50,000 soldiers. We will move southward, shortening the list of forces in various places. "
"Haha!! I'll take care of it!"
"And General Takigawa of the Second Army." Enter Shikoku and invade the Toyoko Kingdom from Iyo. Deposit 70,000 soldiers. Toyoko is the mainstay of the Otomo family, and fierce resistance is expected. Never attack alone. Be aware of the collaboration between the First Army, the Second Army, and the Shimadzu clan. "
"I will!"
Appointed Vine and Left Nearby to the Generals of each Legion. Both of them were shaking their bodies and swaying in domination. On the other hand, apart from Goro Zuo, who remains for government, Kwon Six, the head of the militants, was clearly under tension. It seems that I was shocked that I was not chosen.
However, the Hokuriku-controlled army, led by Kwon Rok, has just finished a showdown with the Uesugi family. We can't use our soldiers any more. Here, I'll ask Gong-six to bear with me.
For a moment, when I decided to follow up later, I closed my eyes next to the left side and called out to the Kureyu who was concentrating.
"And in this battle, the Navy in particular will play an important role." Secure the landing site for military transport. Maintaining supply routes is a top priority for the military.... Katsura, as Oda Marine General, you will have full authority in naval battle. Together with Maori and Murakami Shuijun General Takeyoshi Murakami, I want you to open a route for the Oda Allied Forces. "
Then, Katsura's eyes opened wide and she clenched her fist into the tatami mat. Katsura slowly lowered her head after a low rattling sound.
"Let's definitely meet the expectations of young people!!"
A courageous voice echoing in my stomach. Exactly, the pirate's suddenly standing behavior unexpectedly caused goose bumps. A style where reliability is better than fear. Confidence. Honestly, I couldn't imagine this man losing.
Now, if the army is solidified, the military assembly will progress faster and faster.
"Ryusakuji Takashin of Higashimae is said to have defected from the Otomo family and gained independence. It might be okay to speak up."
"If so, you should also speak up about the autumn seed fruits before the construction and about Tsukizuki Gwangmen!" They've been defecting from Otomo's house since the battle of Ogawa. It's easy to be on your side if you're unhappy with what you're getting. ”
"Why don't you mobilize the big names in Oshu?" It would be a good opportunity to show the Oda family's might to the newcomers. ”
But isn't it too far?
"How about the Sora family..."
"The Aso family..."
Each time a proposal is made, maps that were white, other than the rough overall view of Kyushu, are shaped with many lines and symbols. After all, the military assembly, with all the famous generals proud of the Oda family, was more meaningful than ever.
In this way, the vine threw a question, cooling the head that was too exuberant.
“But is it that easy?”
………………
Everyone keeps their mouths shut and scrutinizes their opinions. If you decide on a plan based on momentum on the spot, it could lead to a fatal loss in the worst case scenario.
Then, the first person to put together an idea raises his hand and expresses his opinion.
"It's obvious that Otomo's family, who became an enemy in the morning, will lose their eagerness even more." As long as you have a brocade banner, other famous houses will join in the battle to crush the Otomo family of the morning enemy....... Third Master, what should I do? "
In response to the question of confirming the left approach, I nodded and agreed that it was perfect as a first step.
"Hmm.... Even so, the Otomo family lost a lot of weight and credibility in the battle of Ear River." Once you lose credibility, it's hard to get and easy to lose. If the Imperial Court issues the morning enemy certification, it will send out more defectors. Along with this, the Oda family issued the Otomo Crusade Order to the famous family of Kyushu, setting the stage for the conquest of the Oda enemy. Ignore it and assume that you have assembled in the Otomo family, and you can expect reinforcements from many famous families. "
Oh!!
We all agreed with the policy I showed. I nodded with satisfaction as I turned my gaze to the vine that had cast my doubts earlier. Apparently, I was able to score points.
Apply to the Imperial Court for the recognition of the Otomo family as a morning enemy. The march was divided into land and sea. Request reinforcements for the Maori and Changbutsu clans. Making forts in Nagato and Iyo kingdoms. It is an abbreviation for the famous house in Kyushu region. Appointment of a general to lead each legion. The amount of troops to collect. The range of conscripts.
As various strategies were being decided, questions arose from Shin Goro that could overturn their assumptions.
"However, Third Master." Will the court approve the morning enemy certification for the Otomo family? In the past few years, Changsho Katsura and Takeda Katsura have successively been certified as enemies. Originally, since morning enemy certification is not a kind of light thing, will the court give permission so easily? "
Shin Goro's suspicions have a place in the air. Certainly, sole was the biggest concern I could think of. Without the court's permission, all the Otomo expedition tactics that I've been thinking about will disappear.
Exactly, it was something that could shake the very basis of the operation.