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Chapter 41 Choice

As Katsutsuki Kinoshita expected, Mano Raba was indeed under tremendous pressure at this time. First, Otani Kotaki discovered the abnormality behind him and turned the direction to block the Mano Army in a street that was still a distance from Ninomaruchi Bridge. Immediately afterwards, Takaoshima and Ito Juemi also led their troops to arrive one after another, approaching the Mano Army from both sides of the street.

As a result, the one thousand men of the Mano Army was instantly surrounded by five thousand troops. Before Toyotomi Hideo had arrived, the Mano Army began to restless.

Regarding Mano rogue, Ito Juemi, Otani Mitsutaki and Takaoshima Takayoshi. As close friends and colleagues for many years, Ito Juemi believes that Mano rogue is confused by others, so he has to be kindly persuaded and should be able to turn back and be on the shore.

However, Otani Kotae and Takayoshi Hiroshima did not think so. Both of them were strong generals promoted by Mitsunari Ishida, so they were naturally absolutely obedient to Mitsunari Ishida's orders. Especially Otani Kotae, he had always been worried and resentful about how to deal with Mitsunari Mashima. From the worst perspective, that is, Mitsunari Mashima was dead under the sword of Mashino, so he would not have to show mercy to Mashino. Even if Mitsunari Mashima was only imprisoned, capturing Mitsunari alive was naturally the most direct way to ensure Mashima's safety. Therefore, both advocated immediately relying on their absolute military advantage to defeat the Mashino Army and capture Mashino alive.

So, at this critical moment, Ito Chuanshi had a disagreement with Otani and Ludao. This short-term conflict undoubtedly gave Mano a chance to breathe.

Although Ito Chuanshi has the least strength among the three, his influence in the seven-hand group is incomparable to the other two. If he leaves him behind and starts a war against Mano Laiba, it will inevitably cause a large number of senior generals of the seven-hand group led by Ito Chuanshi, especially fighting with Mano Laiba, who is also the seven-hand group. This rebound will be even stronger.

Under this circumstance, Takaoshiro Hiroshima made a suggestion to Ito Chuanshi: on the one hand, it would allow Ito Chuanshi to go to the Mano army to persuade Mano to surrender, and minimize the losses as much as possible; on the other hand, he immediately sent someone to Ninomaru to ask Sumizu Moriku to take action. As the pen tip of the seven-hand group, Sumizu was far more authoritative than Ito and Mano. As long as he was willing to express his opinion, he would not have to worry about the opposition of the veteran general in the army. At the same time, he also sent someone to ask Ishida Mizunari to come quickly, hoping that he could use the prestige of practicing Pen tip to persuade Mano to return to his lost path, thereby resolving the crisis.

Compared with Takao Ludao's careful plan, Mano Lai Bao's thoughts are much simpler: do not do it, and do not stop.

"Since you follow the orders of the Right Mansion to raise an army, it is to be prepared to break completely with the sect. Even if you surrender humbly and with the character of the Ministry of Management, there will never be a place for us to stay in Osaka Castle in the future. Instead of doing this, it is better to give it a try and use your decisiveness to exchange for a place around you in the future." Facing the heavy siege, Mano Laiba said to the generals around you.

At this time, even Aoki Masashige, who had always been dull and taciturn, rarely expressed support for Masashige. Aoki Masashige was the adopted son of Aoki Ichige. Aoki Ichige mistakenly stood on the side of Onojinaga during the Osaka Rebellion, resulting in defeat and death. However, Toyotomi Hideo did not pursue the responsibility of his family, but instead allowed his two adopted sons Aoki Masashige and Aoki Kazuki to continue to participate in the guards of Osaka Castle as members of the Omahara Temple and arranged them under Masashige.

Aoki Masashige said to Mano Rai Bao and others: "What Huzhi said is not to repay the right mansion's grace of not killing, but to repay the cultivation of Fenghouhou. You have also seen that Ishida's master team had put together a seven-handed group of 12,000 people in just over ten days. It seems to revitalize the power of the Toyotomi family, but it is actually to accumulate strength for himself. Ludashi and Masashima, these two guys, just cooperated with Maeda Nodo to capture Onojinaga, and were valued by the Ministry of Justice, and jumped from Ichijima to the head of the group that controls the power of the two thousand troops. This way of employing people is really hard to say that it is fair and just."

"Not only that, this time we were arranged to defend the edge of Minomaru, and the Ludao Army was stationed in the Fengyeshiki area near Ninomaru as a close confidant of the Ministry. It can be seen that far and near relatives are even more dissatisfied. What is even more disappointing is that out of distrust of us, he would rather arrange only 800 people in Tamasako than put two thousand Mashima Army around our army. Do we have to endure this practice forever?" Aoki Masashige's younger brother Aoki Naoshige could not help expressing his inner resentment.

After hearing this, the restlessness within the Mano Army was finally relieved. From the general to the point of view, everyone recognized the status quo. With the determination to make a desperate bet, they were determined to complete the tasks assigned by Toyotomi Hideo.

At this moment, the envoys sent by Takaoshima Takao arrived at Ninomauchibashi and Toshiyashiki. However, unexpectedly, Somizuki did not come to persuade Mano to surrender to surrender, but instead persuaded the two to immediately lift the siege of Mano Laibashi and transfer their troops back to Ninomamama to reinforce Jun Sopho in the Jileqiao area.

Sumizuki is actually selfish. Since Mitsunari Ishida asked him to help him occupy Osaka Castle, Motsunari Ishida felt that Mitsunari Ishida was using his prestige to achieve his personal goals. This was unacceptable to Sumizuki, who was still afraid of the Osaka Rebellion and the tyrannical officials. This was also one of the reasons why he failed to lead his troops to siege Mano and siege Mababa together according to Mitsunari Ishida's instructions.

In addition, as the pen tip of the seven-hand group, he has a strong sense of self-esteem and vigilance. In his opinion, Takaoshima's request was also a use of himself. He was already a little unhappy when instructed by Mizuna Ishida. Now he is still instructed by the boy who is still in a bad mood, which even touches his bottom line.

At this moment, Sumizumatsu was a little shaken in his heart. On the one hand, he was worried that Mizuna Ishida would settle him later and had to express his feelings. On the other hand, he believed that from the current situation, he would not be able to take the scoop in a short time, and Tianman Bridge had been lost, and the army outside the city might enter the city at any time. Even if he maintained the advantage of military strength in a short time, from a global perspective, Mizuna Ishida's plan could not escape the fate of bankruptcy. It would definitely be more cost-effective to persuade Mizuna to surrender the scoop in a short time.

"Please think to the end of the sect! Before the villain came, Lord Ludao had sent someone to invite Ishida's ministry. If the villain returns alone later, it may cause the sect's ministry to be dissatisfied..." Fan was obviously very dissatisfied with Sumizu Kokura's answer. If he told Sumizu Kokura truthfully, it would be difficult to guarantee that he would not be punished for ineffective treatment, so he could only move out Ishida Mitsunari and tried his best to persuade Sumizu Kokura to think about it again and again.

"Are you threatening me?!" Hearing the mention of Mizunashi Ishida, Sumizu Morijuku was immediately angry, and his low voice made a cold and hoarse scolding.

"The villain dares not, but the villain comes with his life. It is really difficult to explain to the Ministry of Justice and Lord Ludao when he returns like this..."

"I understand," Sushui Shujiu suppressed the dissatisfaction in his heart and replied restraintly: "You go back first, I will make arrangements later."

Seeing this, Fan had to say goodbye to Sushui Shujiujiu with tactfulness, and left Ninomaru with a quick horse.

"It's unreasonable," Looking at the dust that made Fan's horse splash, Sushui Shujiu was both indignant and helpless. "The seven-handed group, the toys in the hands of these guys are really worthy of Taige!"

"Sir, Major General Wakasa (a honorable title for Kinoshita Katsutsuki) asked for a meeting!" At this moment, a samurai hurried to Morisu Sumizu.

"Major General Wakasa?" Sumizuma asked suspiciously, "Do you know what he is from?"
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