different warring states of japan

Chapter 1125 The Loyalty of the Li Family

Tokugawa Ieyasu sighed.

"Then what happened in Sanhe?"

Honda Tadakatsu spread his arms and said.

"The old contradictions that have been accumulating for many years, the fields are secretly encroached on the border in the winter, and the villages are preparing to grab water for irrigation before the spring plowing, that's the trouble.

How can it be counted without killing dozens of people every year?This time, it was the villages under the names of the Honda family and the Sakai family. Disputes broke out and blood relatives were killed.

It's just that Ishikawa Shuzheng was pulling the wrong way, and in the name of Xisanhe Qitou, he came forward to defend the Sakai family, which angered my cheap aunt. "

Tokugawa Ieyasu frowned, how many times did Honda clash with Ishikawa Shumasa?
"What exactly happened?"

Honda Zhongsheng said helplessly.

"How would I know.

Honda wrote to me many times, and the paper was full of accusations that Ishikawa was unfair.I can't even believe these unilateral accusations, do you believe it?
The Honda family doesn't seem like a coward who dare not resist because of anger and beating, right? "

Tokugawa Ieyasu shook his head and said.

"You should respect the two flag leaders, they are both elders, you should call them adults!"

Honda Tadakatsu said perfunctorily.

"Hey, what you are teaching is, Ishikawa Susho-sama, Honda Toji-sama.

Alas, there is no one else here, so I'm just saying briefly, don't worry about it. "

While the two were talking, neither of them took the Hattori mother and daughter who were waiting respectfully below them seriously.Ninjas are nothing more than hawks and dogs. If they don't have the power to rescue them, they will never be able to get on the stage and be considered as human beings.

Tokugawa Ieyasu thought, the letter from Mikawa Kingdom will arrive soon.Just thinking about it gave her a headache.

The Tokugawa family started in Xisanhe, swallowed the big with the small, and took Dongsanhe and Yuanjiang country.

In order to digest the new collar, Tokugawa Ieyasu had to relocate his residence to Hamamatsu Castle, and hand over Mikawa Kingdom to his trusted relatives and ministers for management.

Ben Duo was the head of the East Sanhe Banner for many times, and Ishikawa Shumasa was the head of the West Sanhe Banner, both of whom were her ministers.

The Sakai family and the Tokugawa family are relatives, and their two branches, the eldest daughter line and the second daughter line, are the important forces that Tokugawa Ieyasu relies heavily on to stabilize the Tokugawa family's local rule in the Mikawa country.

The conflict between east and west flags is related to the two big clans of Honda Sakai, how can it not make Tokugawa Ieyasu a headache.She shook her head. In the end, it was just a mess, what else could I do?
Tokugawa Ieyasu was in the Toe country, and it was already very difficult to suppress and win over the Toe crowd.No matter how chaotic Sanhe is, if you are still your own cronies, each with [-] boards, there should be no major problems, right?

Tokugawa Ieyasu had a headache, and she didn't want to think about these bad things for a while, she looked at Hattori's mother and daughter, and said.

"His Highness Oda invited me to go to Luo together, and I intend to mobilize to fight.

Hattori Hoshang, your Hattori family is from Iga.Would you be willing to set up an outpost for me, to find out the recent situation in recent days, so as to cope with the entry and exit of my army. "

Hattori Baochang kowtowed to the ground and said.

"Willing to serve His Highness."

There was a tinge of pain in her heart.

The Iga country was isolated by the shogunate, the economy collapsed, and the lives of the people in the country were worse than death.The Hattori family tried to open up the situation several times, but failed.

Hattori Baochang himself went to Luo to seek to serve the general and find a way out for the Iga crowd.

It's a pity that the vassals relied on the blockade of the Iga country and got too much premium for the necessities of life, and no one was willing to give up this benefit.

Hattori Yasuo's hard work was fruitless, so he made up his mind to take his people away from the dead place of Iga country and join the Tokugawa family in Mikawa.

But who would have thought that there would be a day for Yi Hezhong to make a comeback.Shiba Yoshiyin entered the Iga Kingdom and led the Iga people to fight a beautiful turnaround.

Today's Iga are no longer savages of the country, but Shiba's retainers, who have become well-known samurai in the guardian system.

On the other hand, Hattori's family is still struggling at Tokugawa's house, not knowing when they will grow up.

Hattori Baochang felt bitter, and went back to work recently. If he met the old department in Iga country, he would lose his old face.

However, she has no choice but to go back to eat the king's salary and share the worries for the king.

Tokugawa Ieyasu gave some instructions and waved for Hattori mother and daughter to leave.

Hattori Baochang went outside and said to his daughter Hattori Masanari.

"This time I went back to the past few days, mainly to detect obstacles and collect information for Minami Omi's marching route.

You take people to lurk in the Suzuka Mountains, and I will go to the old friends of the Koga [-] family to find out the details. "

Hattori Masanari kowtowed slightly, and the girl spoke as crisply as a yellow warbler.

"Mother, aren't we going back to Iga?"

Hattori Baochang's face froze, and he shook his head.

"talk later."

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After Hattori's mother and daughter left, Tokugawa Ieyasu in the room rubbed the letter in his hand, wondering what he was thinking.

Honda Tadakatsu who was at the side looked at the lord strangely, it was rare to see her have such a melancholy expression, and asked.

"What is your Highness thinking? The letter paper is going to be smashed."

Tokugawa Ieyasu glanced at her, peeking at Junshang's mind, which is taboo everywhere.Even if this guy can say it casually, he has a big heart.

But at this moment, she was indeed in a state of mind, remembering some past events.

"Did you know? I stayed at Oda's house before I went to Imagawa's house as a hostage."

"Oh, I know that."

Honda Zhongsheng nodded, this matter is not a secret, there are many insiders.

When the Tokugawa family fought against the Oda family, in order to get help from the Imagawa family, the heir Tokugawa Ieyasu was sent to the Imagawa family as a hostage.

Unexpectedly, the escort had other thoughts on the way, and took Tokugawa Ieyasu to the Owari country and handed it over to the Oda family.

At that time, the governor of the Oda family was Oda Nobunaga, and her daughter Oda Nobunaga was not a big name with a million stones in her hand, but a big fool who everyone in Owari knew.

Tokugawa Ieyasu sighed.

"I was sent to Qingzhou City, and everyone else was hostile to me, except Master Ji's sister who often came to play with me.

There were also a few times when she was so bold that she took me out of the city to play, so I had the chance to meet Brother Yiyin. "

Honda Zhongsheng is not willing to listen to such old things, but if the lord wants to talk, she has to listen patiently.

Sister Jifushi refers to Oda Nobunaga, so is Brother Yiyin? . .

Honda Tadakatsu looked at the letter in Tokugawa Ieyasu's hand in surprise, and asked.

"His Royal Highness and the world-renowned Yutaisuo have known each other for a long time?"

Tokugawa Ieyasu smiled and raised the corner of his mouth.

"Yeah, we've known each other for a long time.

That is also an interesting nobleman. When he was a child, he was not like a noble son in a well-known family, but a little bit. .like a woman. "

Honda Zhongsheng patted his head, like a woman?Is this a compliment or a dismissal?
Tokugawa Ieyasu said with deep eyes, looking into the distance.

"At that time, I just felt that this little brother was not like an ordinary son, his appearance was more delicate, his behavior was independent, and he didn't look like the men in the inner courtyard who depended on women to live.

But the boy has changed eighteen times, and now the world is rumored about his beauty, I am also very curious, I don't know what he looks like now. "

Honda Tadakatsu always felt that the lord's smile was a little nympho, but she wasn't really stupid, of course she wouldn't say it out, she just flattered her.

"There is always a chance to see you again."

Tokugawa Ieyasu smiled at her and waved the letter in his hand.

"Yes, we will meet again if we are destined. He is coming soon."

"Ok?"

Honda Tadakatsu's little face was blank, innocent and innocent like a child.

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In the castle tower of Gifu Castle, Oda Nobunaga half-reclined on the main seat.

She looked at Maeda Toshiie who entered the room and saluted respectfully, and smiled without saying a word.After an unknown period of silence, she picked up a letter on the desk and asked.

"Inu Chiyo, guess where the letter in my hand came from?"

Maeda Toshiie said without changing his expression.

"I guess it's mostly from Echigo."

Oda Nobunaga straightened up and asked.

"Oh? How can you see it?"

Maeda Toshiie said.

"If it wasn't for the letter from my lord, who is as busy as you, how would you have the time to invite me to ask questions?"

Oda Nobunaga sighed and said.

"Wise man, oh wise man.

These days I am busy mobilizing the military, organizing supplies, and I am so busy with Shangluo.But I have a doubt at this time, and I want to invite you, a smart person, to help me clear up one or two doubts.

Why?Why would Shiba Yoshigin, who is far away in Echigo, know about my going to Luo? "

Maeda Toshiie said seriously.

"Of course I told the Lord.

I am Owari Shiba's deputy officer and Shiba's retainer. The matter of the Oda family Shangluo will implicate the interests of the Shiba family. I must inform the lord and ask him to know.

In addition, I implore His Highness Oda to pay attention to your words and honorific words, and do not call my master by his name directly. "

Oda Nobunaga's complexion changed drastically, he stared at her and said.

"Godaisho? Kenshin-kun? Well, what a Inuchiyo, you've let me down so much.

I thought you were mine.Unexpectedly, you are his man from the beginning to the end. "

Maeda Toshiie kowtowed to the ground and said.

"Your Highness Oda, I did this out of duty and for your consideration."

Oda Nobunaga's smile was full of hostility and a little distorted.She felt a little hot, took off her kimono with one hand, exposed half of her jade arm, and pointed to Maeda Toshiie and said.

"Yes, duty. It's lucky for Kenshin to have a loyal minister like you.

It's a pity, what does this have to do with me?
My old lady gave you the opportunity to make meritorious service, and rewarded you with [-] stone territory. Is this your reward for me?Inuchiyo, why don't you die? "

Maeda Toshiie said solemnly.

"I would like to devote myself to the peace between Shiba and Oda, and to the friendship between you and my lord, until I die."

Seeing Maeda Toshiie's appearance of a dead pig not afraid of boiling water, Oda Nobunaga's wanton laughter echoed in the room, she waved the letter in her hand and said.

"I have been blind all these years, but I didn't realize that you are still a Zhuge Wuhou?

How dare you ask Lord Wuhou, who is as wise as a demon, what do you think is written in the official letter of Qianxin? "

Maeda Toshiie said lightly.

"The lord is coming back."

Oda Nobunaga squinted his eyes, she didn't expect Maeda Toshiie to guess right.

When she saw the letter herself, she was shocked and angry.My mind was full of trying to figure out who was eating and drinking, and I didn't think about other things.

At this time, seeing Maeda Toshiie's indifferent tone with a trace of strange thoughts, she couldn't help humming.

"It's really Zhuge Liang, yes, you guessed it right.

Then guess again, how will I deal with you? "

Looking into Oda Nobunaga's violent eyes, Maeda Toshiie said without fear.

"Don't you miss him? Don't you want to see him?

It has been more than three years, that winter he left Owari country Shangluo, and now it is almost the early spring of the fourth year. "

Oda Nobunaga burst into rage, and Maeda Toshiie's question, "Do you miss him?" was chilling to the core.

She paused and said angrily.

"It's none of your business!"

Maeda Toshiie smiled, a little lonely.

"I miss him, I miss him so much.

He is my lord, and you are my bole. I really don't want you to go to confrontation.

I know him very well. I have seen what he has done in Kanto in recent years.

He is still the boy he was before, nothing has changed. "

Oda Nobunaga remained silent, and Maeda Toshiie kowtowed to the ground again, speaking sincerely.

"Your Highness Oda, you are not against him. Would you rather believe those double-faced people who hide their swords in their smiles than join hands with my master?
How did General Ashikaga die?A clue can be seen in the information sent back by Niwa Chohide-sama.

Miyoshi's family is no longer the Miyoshi's family in Miyoshi's Changqing period. Her family has no strength to go to Luo, and General Ashikaga was killed by his own people in the shogunate.

These shogunate samurai, they killed their lords, and they wanted to support another puppet to come to power and continue to enjoy their power.

Can you trust this kind of person?Would you rather trust these people than give my loyal and trustworthy lord a chance?

After I sent the letter to Echigo, I knew that the Lord would definitely choose to come back.He is Owari, he is our own!
I implore you to let go of your prejudice, the Shiba family is not your enemy, but your comrade-in-arms. "

After finishing speaking, Maeda Toshiie fell down on the ground, waiting for punishment.

Although she is the deputy official of Owari Shiba, but the status of Owari Shiba is quite special, belonging to the Oda Clan's foreign clan.

What if Oda Nobunaga really went crazy and deprived her of her [-] stone territory?No matter how awesome the Shiba family is, it's only [-] shi, and it's still far away. Can Owari Mino really come to Owari Mino to kill the Oda family?
Maeda Toshiie wrote a letter to Echigo, knowing that there would be today.But after much deliberation, she wrote the letter anyway.

She couldn't put Yoshihiro Shiba in an embarrassing situation for her own sake.That was her lord, the one she loved, and she had to take this risk.

Although Oda Nobunaga was surly, Maeda Toshiie knew he still had a chance.

Over the years, there has been a vague rumor in the Owari samurai family.It is said that Oda Nobunaga has hardly touched his husband, Nong-kun since his two spring breezes with Shiba Yoshigin.

For this reason, in the inner courtyard of Oda Nobunaga, there was a big cleansing, and the servants who served her mother Tsuchida Gozen were changed.

Oda Nobunaga looked at the sincere Maeda Toshiie and couldn't help sighing.The little girl who was blowing her nose behind her back then has grown up after all.

Maeda Toshiie betrayed her, with Oda Nobunaga's temper, he will never believe this traitor again.

This guy is just pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger, making himself think that she gave in.Unexpectedly, she had such deep feelings for Yoshihiko Shiba, and she was willing to sacrifice her own future for him.

Maeda Toshiie's title was given by Shibo Yoshinaga, but everything except her title was given by Oda Nobunaga.If she disobeys Oda Nobunaga, she will have nothing.

Even knowing this was the end, she still did it without hesitation.

(End of this chapter)