Kanamari is righteous,
“There is no superiority or inferiority in today’s battle work. I know the information of this castle well. So I broke down the third gate before my allies and searched around to capture the rebel general Shetage alive. ‘ was not found. As I recall, there was a loophole in the castle’s navigation. This place was left as a secret loophole as the most fortress in the castle. A basket carrying a wife and children and a soldier were running toward the southeast. If you look closely, it’s Shetage.”
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“At first, he was a vassal of Jinyo above me and had the trust of his lord. He could not escape punishment for having tormented the people by leaving Tojo in charge.
“Even if you try to escape today when the castle has fallen, I’m sorry. Kanamari has arrived. Go back to the castle.』
When I called out and chased after them, the people who were carrying the basket tripped and fell. At that moment, the basket fell, and the wife and child fell far down the cliff and died. Shetage was a little stunned to see his wife and children fall to their deaths in front of him.”
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“Finally, he turned around and took a fighting stance toward me with seven of his retainers. The Shetage has been killed and decapitated.”
He then explained the circumstances leading up to that point, lined up the prisoners, and showed off Shetage’s head.
Yoshizane sighs and says,
“Soldiers are like deadly weapons. When morality declines, force is used, and when grace is lacking, power is used to rule. This has been the norm in history. This time, attacking castles and fighting over land also forces the people to fight.” I don’t kill people out of love, even if it’s to save them, because not everyone who follows Yamashita is evil.”
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“Most of them will value their lives and spend time and momentum on the spot. Therefore, if you regret your past mistakes and surrender, not only will you save your life, but I will also be ready to accept you. Why was Shetage’s retainer alive, he himself lost his head, and his wife and children fell into the valley and died? It must have been because I did a vicious deed that didn’t want me to.
I left a thank you word.
When Kanamari releases the prisoners of war,
“Many of the newcomers will receive rewards at a later date for their military exploits.”
Because I told you, everyone could not stop crying,
“I wanted to follow this person from the beginning if it was a life I thought I would throw away anyway.”
I was ashamed and regretted.
And again, Yoshimi says to Kanamari and the others,
“If I had let the Shetage escape to Takita, I would have been in trouble, but Kanamari’s work today saved me. Then Maro and Anzai will be jealous of me and help Yamashita.Now speed is the most important thing.Start at dusk and run all night into Heguri. If you can do it, they won’t be able to get their hands on it easily. Until then, let’s work on the reward.”
Yoshizane decided on Kanamari as the first achievement. I gave him a lot of land, but Kanamari firmly refused. The second reward was for the three leaders of the village who suggested taking Tojo at Kominato. The three were appointed as leaders of many villages. As for the third achievement, he gave rewards to Ujimoto and Sadayuki, and he also gave rewards to others. The reward was heavy, the crime was light, and he showed his virtue as a ruler.
Since Yoshizane cared for the people who had been tormented until now, the number of followers increased by several hundred at once. Therefore, I left half of them here and entrusted them to Ujimoto Sugikura to protect this castle. The person himself leads about 200 people and accompanies Kanamari as the vanguard. I left Sadayuki as the apse and tried to leave for Heguri.
Ujimoto stops Yoshizane,
“That army won’t be enough. In this castle, about 300 soldiers are enough.”
but Yoshizane shook his head,
“No, this castle is our army’s nest. If this castle is destroyed, there will be no place for us to return to. Victory or defeat in a battle does not depend on the number of troops. If I have a chance of winning, 200. There will be 1000 cavalry and 2000 cavalry.Don’t worry about me, you must protect the castle.Also, make peace with Maro and Anzai.Never fight with them. No. If Takita’s enemy soldiers rush in, defend them thoroughly. Never leave the castle and chase the enemy.This is the best plan.Thank you.”
I made sure to explain, and hurried the van and departed immediately.
That night, when Satomi’s army crossed the Sakaibashi bridges in Maebaruura and Hamaogi, the nobushi, who admired Yoshizane’s virtue and became his companions, gathered one after another, and the army grew to 1,000 cavalrymen. For this reason, this bridge will be called “Senki Bridge” until later generations. Also, this area was called “Machisaki” because when Minamoto no Yoritomo passed by, he waited for the apse by the river. There is a white flag shrine nearby, where Yoshizane dismounted from his horse, offered two arrows, and prayed. Seeing this, the soldiers were convinced that the battle would be won without a doubt.
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