- Tsukushi Hirokado
Tsukishi Hirokado (筑紫広門; 1548-1615) was the second son of
Tsukushi Korekado and warlord ofChikuzen . During the year of 1567, Hirokado was defeated by anOtomo officer by the name ofTakahashi Jon . Also surrendering toRyūzōji Takanobu during the year of 1572. When the latter invadedKyūshū in 1587, Hirokado joined up under the likes ofToyotomi Hideyoshi .As a result of joining Hideyoshi, Hirokado was completely restored of his domain at Chikuzen. Hirokado served under
Kobayakawa Takakage during the Korean Campaign's. During theBattle of Sekigahara , Hirokado joined up the western forces, fighting at theOtsu Castle . Afterwards Hirokado was deprived of his domain, but became an honored retainer under the likes ofKato Kiyomasa .
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