Non-Honmaru Inner Honwan [Comprehensive]

Why did Hashiba Hideyoshi suddenly attack Oda Nobutada? Why did the rumor spread to Azuchi that "Akechi Mitsuhide attacked Nobutada"

Even if the world wants to turn everything into a "destiny" in the dark, it must pay attention to a basic reason.It is not so much that it is because of the confusion of Hashiba Hideyoshi and Akechi Mitsuhide, or because of various accidents that the news was wrong, it is better to say that the news that was originally transmitted to Azuchi and even to other places has been tampered with - in other words, Hashiba Hideyoshi knew that there would be a "Honnoji Change" between Akechi Mitsuhide and Oda Nobunaga, so he came at such an opportunity, and even dared to plant the crime on Akechi Mitsuhide!

There is only one person who can provide Hashiba Hideyoshi with crucial information this time——

"Oda Nobunaga" of the time-traveling army.

During the period before the change of Honnoji Temple, Akechi Mitsuhide painstakingly arranged the worst plan for Saburo's funeral in the name of Saburo, so as to win a chance for Saburo; Hiding away to pass the time.The time retrograde army can create a temporary advantage in siege, but at that time, he was delusional that he could accomplish the great cause of the world in one fell swoop as "Oda Nobunaga". Naturally, he couldn't rely entirely on the retrograde army and his men dug from various historical eras. Hashiba Hideyoshi is his chosen helper.It's a pity that Mitsuhide Mizoo arranged Mizoo Shigetomo as part of the Honnoji change, and used the sword man as a variable to turn the tables. At that time, Oda Nobunaga did not resist, but after June [-]st, he caught off guard with Hashiba Hideyoshi stabbed them!Now Oda Nobutada is dead, and rumors of Akechi Mitsuhide killing the lord are spreading everywhere, but this is not the worst situation.The really bad part is...

"Hashiba Hideyoshi didn't retreat, but took some people away temporarily, probably with the idea of ​​occupying Kyoto."

Don't look at how relaxed Saburo was when he came in, but that's actually just because the weight of the Nijo Imperial Palace is too light compared to Kyoto.After an unexpected attack on the Nijo Imperial Palace, even the speaker (Oda Nobunada) died, so it is conceivable how scarce the remaining personnel will be.If Kokomaru and others hadn't withdrawn into the city after the Battle of Honnoji, I am afraid that the only remaining Oda Nobutada's old troops would also collapse and flee in a short time, surrender to the enemy, or die as a martyr.However, their number can only be regarded as supplementary manpower for defending the castle. The remaining wild samurai and part of Mizoo Motomo's ashigaru only obey the orders of the swordsmen, and Nobutada's old department only obeys the orders of their generals.On the one hand, the status is low and unconvincing (the sword men are only Koka ninjas), on the other hand, the status is higher, but morale is low.This kind of Nijo Imperial Palace is full of flaws, and it is no longer worth wasting time, so Hashiba Hideyoshi just sent people here to block the pass here, allowing entry and not exiting.

As for the importance of Kyoto... let’s look at the time when Ashikaga Yoshiaki racked his brains to go to Luo, Mori Kasari defended Usayama Castle, Saburo still maintained the habit of running to Kyoto for a walk when he had nothing to do, etc. Things are enough to prove it.Hashiba Hideyoshi's character has also been more or less noticed by swordsmen in recent years. Among other things, this man who has finally climbed to such a high position is absolutely impossible to let the great opportunity slip away from his eyes.

——However, after listening to Kokomaru's words, Saburo nodded and categorically rejected: "Well, Hideyoshi's words should indeed be about doing something in Kyoto, but it's definitely not an occupation."

"If I were that 'Oda Nobunaga', it's important to prepare for the world, but it's also important to prevent the alliance from betraying. Hideyoshi should be a stranger to 'Oda Nobunaga' Yes, and Nagahide (Nagahide Niwa) has always said that I have a great favor for Hideyoshi... Then, in everyone's eyes, Hideyoshi should belong to the category that will not betray me."

"That 'Oda Nobunaga' probably used my name to let Hideyoshi come over, who to listen to, etc. So it is impossible for him to tell Hideyoshi too many things. After Hideyoshi really came up, I don’t know. Whether I live or die, he dare not occupy the capital."

Xiaohumaru was taken aback for a moment, but his expression became more serious.He was born tall, but his mind is quite delicate, so although he is not as good at military affairs as Yiqi Yizhen and others, he is also keenly aware of the fact that Hashiba Hideyoshi's attack on Kyoto is worse than Hashiba Hideyoshi under the influence of many years. as a result of.

Saburo, who is often out of tune, has already continued what he just said, and said the consequences in a calm tone: "So, Hideyoshi should turn back and attack immediately."

Hashiba Hideyoshi is too cautious.Under such conditions, he will definitely choose to attack—take Kyoto directly, retreat and defend—it can be explained that he is defending in order to prevent Kyoto from falling into the hands of the enemy, that is, to block other people from going Gateway to Kyoto.Since Saburo came here unimpeded all the way, then this news will definitely be known to Hashiba Hideyoshi as soon as possible!Whether it is betrayal or protecting the Lord is only a matter of Hashiba Hideyoshi's thought, but——

Xiaohuwan closed his eyes, only to feel that the part of his body that had been eroded by the filth into something similar to the retrograde army was aching again.

However, if he really wanted to protect the Lord, Hashiba Hideyoshi would not attack here and force Oda Nobutada to commit suicide!No matter what information "Oda Nobunaga" of the retrograde army gave him, Hashiba Hideyoshi, as long as he has a little loyalty, he will not raise his sword against Nobutada, who is the governor of the Oda family!What's more, if it is "history", it is not Saburo who will embark on this road to Kyoto today, but "Akechi Mitsuhide".Obviously Saburo had already gone to the Toki Government, but he came back at this time, and filled the vacancy of "Akechi Mitsuhide" at this time.It was as if, no matter how hard they tried, Saburo's fate could not be changed!

"It seems that Hideyoshi really hates me." Saburo said, "Well, it's not very surprising...but I still find it quite unpleasant."

"Even so." Xiaohumaru said, "It's not time to give up yet."

Saburo looked at him in surprise: "Yes."

"I've come here, it's impossible to back down here no matter what," Xiaohumaru said, "everything must die, but an iron tool like me also wants to do the last thing for you with my own will." To some extent, it should be used to repay your kindness for supporting me, so that I can keep my coat shiny."

He said: "If anyone wants to hurt you, he must first step over my dead body."

Saburo looked at his tall body and the eroded arm muscles that twitched from time to time, and after a rare moment of silence, he said:

"...Hmm. Hikaru said the same thing before."

He didn't confirm the life and death of Akechi Mitsuhide to the bottom of Kokomaru, and the rare tiredness disappeared from him in the blink of an eye, leaving only the same, almost sloppy calm as before.The personnel of the Nijo Imperial Palace were assembled in the shortest possible time. Almost all the retainers left by Oda Nobutada remembered Saburo's appearance, and were willing to obey the orders of the lord's father without any objection, not to mention the swordsmen and wild warriors. The Nijo Imperial Palace, which was almost divided to the point of internal strife at any time, was completely controlled by Saburo in an instant.Saburo's superficial knowledge of history is not enough for him to remember what happened after the change of the Innoji Temple, and now there is no need for the sword to pay the gods to use history to restrain the gods and restrain themselves, so they counted the number of people and the remaining food. , the first reaction was to follow Saburo's order and go straight up!

Such a long time is enough for Hashiba Hideyoshi to get the information and cut off Saburo's way!Even if all the people in the Nijo Imperial Palace were integrated, plus the people brought by Saburo, it would be difficult to compare with the number of people Hashiba Hideyoshi went to Luo this time, not to mention that Hashiba Hideyoshi grasped the lifeline of Kyoto, and in a short time, Saburo Support that might have come from Mino, Yuezhong and other places was intercepted.Moreover, Saburo does not have a good location here, so head-to-head with Hashiba Hideyoshi is undoubtedly the worst strategy.But in the same way, although Hashiba Hideyoshi was instigated by Oda Nobunaga, Oda Nobunaga must have not left him enough strong evidence. He was actually leaving his post when he was supposed to confront Maori, so If you want to choose to be hostile to Saburo, Hashiba Hideyoshi can only rush to fight before everyone has time to arrive!

This also means that as long as Saburo can delay time, or let everyone know that he is still alive as soon as possible, he can easily turn the tables.

Now that Kyoto has been preemptively controlled by Hashiba Hideyoshi, Saburo's best choice is to leave Kyoto as soon as possible and go to a place where he can get support.The most convenient place right now is of course the one——

Tamba Sakamoto Castle where Akechi Mitsuhide once lived.

Saburo is not very familiar with the road from Kyoto to Sakamoto Castle.In the early years, he only went back and forth between Azuchi and Kyoto more and more. On the contrary, Akechi Mitsuhide and the swordsmen who were appointed by him to Akechi Mitsuhide often met him from Sakamoto.

And now, aside from Mitsuhide Akechi, the swordsmen who once stayed in Sakamoto Castle, except for the five tigers who happened to go to Tokinoto and Sosan Zuomonji, Yiqi Yijin, Maeda Fujishiro, Ishikirimaru, Tsurumaru Kuninaga, Suzumaru Tsuneji... none of the fusangshen who had walked this road could appear here and now, so Saburo and the soldiers Ashgaru could only advance along the main road.When the Nijo Imperial Palace was attacked, many horses were killed, and there were very few left. It was not the time for Saburo to lead a few people on the road briskly, so the speed of progress was inevitably slowed down.

Until, when they arrived at the border between Settsu Kingdom and Kyoto, and they could step into the territory of Tamba Kingdom just by crossing, they saw the long-lost Hashiba Hideyoshi as expected.

Xiaohuwan actually felt a sense of peace of mind when the dust had settled.Not only because of Hashiba Hideyoshi's appearance, but also because the place where they are currently located is Tianwang Mountain—that is, the place where "Akechi Mitsuhide" was defeated by Hashiba Hideyoshi in history after launching the Honnoji Incident!

Immediately after that, the army will be defeated, and Hideyoshi Hashiba will chase and kill the remnants from all directions... "Mitsuhide Akechi" will escape from Katsuryuji Castle... and in the end, all the remnants and defeated generals who were scattered in all directions will be cut down Heads, when these heads were counted in the Honnoji Temple, it was found that there was the head of "Akechi Mitsuhide".

If this is destiny.

Kohomaru slowly pulled out the blade of the main body inch by inch.The filthy air that had no time to exorcise him because of the urgent time rolled up again, and the scale-like bone fragments broke through his flesh and protruded outwards, together with the bone horns already rooted in his shoulders, they formed the armor of the retrograde army enemy sword.

Under the black hat, the Taidao man's eyes are still clear and energetic.

As if he couldn't wait, he rode his horse in the direction of Hashiba Hideyoshi so recklessly.In this short period of sobriety that I don't know how long it can be maintained by will, the men with swords and swords who once again violated the so-called mission of maintaining history instinctively shortened, slashed, and stabbed. The colleagues who were rooted in the filth when they came to Honnoji Temple also followed his steps forward. For example, they couldn't see Hashiba Hideyoshi's ugly face and the disparity in the number of people on both sides, nor could they see those spears and iron cannons. It became the fence between Saburo and Hashiba Hideyoshi.

Until the iron cannons were fired, the sound continued for a long time——

Because of the disparity between the enemy and ourselves, Saburo temporarily retreated and defended Shenglong Temple.