different warring states of japan

Chapter 1388 Join Hands to Advance All Minds

Asakura Yoshikage closed the folding fan in his hand, slammed it on the tatami, and cursed.

"You still dare to quibble, the person who cuts off the heir is Hideyoshi Hashiba, the defender of Kyoto, and his identity as an Oda retainer is unmistakable!
You are clearly protecting the rebellious army on purpose. I asked why the Oda army would besiege Tsuruga Port and not attack it. It turns out that you have secretly communicated with the Oda family and colluded! "

Asakura Jingji explained without changing his face.

"House Governor Mingjian, I don't know Hashiba Hideyoshi, and I don't even know that she is the guard sent by the Oda family to Kyoto.

Master Zhizhi said in the letter that the person who came was an old friend of Jin Duodian, so I didn't think much about it, and just treated him with courtesy. "

Asakura Yoshikage stared.

"Did you take Jindo hall to suppress me?"

Asakura Keiji respectfully replied.

"Jing Ji dare not."

She said she didn't dare, but she looked determined.Asakura Yoshikage was burning hot and was about to explode, but Asai Nagamasa took the lead.

"Of course I believe the wise man's words.

Jin Dadian was born in Owari, and some friends in his hometown are normal.It's just that the war is endless, and relatives and friends are forced to draw swords against each other, which is really embarrassing. "

Asai Nagamasa said this, but Asakura Yoshikage didn't say much.

The Asai family and the Oda family are related by marriage. Asai Nagamasa married Oda Nobunaga's younger brother, and the cooperation between the two parties is also very pleasant.

This time the Asai family took action for the Asakura family, Asai Nagamasa was forced to turn his face against Oda Nobunaga, and Asakura Yoshikage wanted this love.

Asai Nagamasa sighed one after another at this time, and he was determined to protect Asakura Keiji, no matter how upset Asakura Yoshikage was, it was not easy to have a fit.

Oda Nobunaga has retired, but he may make a comeback at any time, and the crisis of the Asakura family has not passed yet.Asakura Yoshikage needs to cooperate sincerely with Asai Nagamasa to fight against powerful enemies.

Staring at the innocent Asakura Keiki, Asakura Yoshikage said slowly.

"Forget it, you hand over that Hashiba Hideyoshi and her men first."

Asakura Keiji bowed and apologized.

"I'm very sorry, they have already left Tsuruga County."

Asakura Yoshike wanted to catch Hashiba Hideyoshi and force her to bite Asakura Keiki back.A small land is not considered a big man, what kind of testimony can't be obtained under Miki?

As long as Hashiba Hideyoshi admits that Asakura Keiki has colluded with the Oda family, and Asai Nagamasa has nothing to say, Asakura Yoshikage has a reason to deal with Asakura Keiki.

But Asakura Keiji said that Hashiba Hideyoshi had left, causing Asakura Yoshike to make another mistake, and suddenly became angry from embarrassment.

"What! How dare you let her go!"

Asakura Keiji said helplessly.

"She is not my subordinate, she is only temporarily avoiding the military chaos in Tsuruga Port.

Now that the civil war in Tsuruga County subsided, she left early and went to Wakasa by boat.I don't know how to return to Kyoto afterwards. "

Asakura Jingji pushes it to the end, not taking any responsibility on his shoulders.

How could she not know Asakura Yoshike's malice towards her, of course, she must send Hashiba Hideyoshi away as soon as possible, so as not to be caught.

Tsuruga Bay is connected by Wakasa Bay, and Tsuruga Port has a high commercial status. The nearby port towns and commercial towns all follow Tsuruga Port for a meal. It is not difficult for Asakura to send Hashiba Hideyoshi away.

Yuchai's army suffered huge losses in battle, and there were only two out of ten.Ashgaru sent money to let them find a way to return home by themselves, and Ji Wushi followed Hashiba Hideyoshi. The number of people was only a few dozen, and a ship could send them away.

When they arrived in Wakasa country, a businessman they knew helped to send them to Kyoto, dozens of people disappeared on the mountain road, where else could Asakura Yoshikage be found?

Asakura Yoshikei was so angry that his teeth were chattering, this Asakura Keiki was slippery, and with Asai Nagamasa at his side, it was really hard to do it.

Asai Nagamasa saw that Asakura Kageki had broken the hidden danger, she felt relieved, she said with a smile.

"Master Wise is really, how can you just write a letter of trust for Oda's vassal, treat the war as a child's play, and do things too frivolously, isn't this causing trouble for Asakura Keiki-sama.

When Jin Duodian comes back, I will definitely mention this matter and let Jin Duodian reprimand her. "

Asai Nagamasa always talked about things with Shiba Yoshikin, also to let Asakura Yoshike understand who is standing behind Asakura Keiki.

Of course Asakura Yoshikage understood the meaning of the words, and his expression was not good.She just wanted to pretend to be a fool, and dealt with Asakura Keiji first, as long as Tsuruga Minato got her hand, she could negotiate terms with Shiba Yoshigin.

Could it be that Shiba Yoshigin would risk cutting off the entire Hokuriku trade route for a mere Asakura Keiki?

But Nagamasa Asai kept reminding her that the attitude of protecting Keiji Asakura to death made Yoshikage Asakura very helpless.

Before the power of the Oda family retreated, the Asakura and Asai families were an unbreakable alliance. Of course, she would not destroy her relationship with Asai Nagamasa because of Asakura Keiji.

Seeing that Asakura Yoshikage was silent, Asai Nagamasa continued.

"Mr. Sodi is kind to Jindaden, and Tsuruga Port has won a large share of the Hokuriku Road trade route. This is the benefit of the ancestors planting trees and the descendants enjoying the shade.

If someone else was sitting in this position, Jin Duodian might not be willing to make such a generous offer.

This time His Royal Highness Asakura's army came to help, and Asakura Keiki-sama must be very grateful.I heard that Fukui Zhuhime also has some business in Tsuruga Port, and I think the business will be more prosperous in the future. "

Asai Nagamasa is here to wake up Asakura Yoshikage, don't think your little thought is useful, everyone is not stupid.

Shiba Yoshigin gave Asakura Keiki a high share, which was because of Asakura Sodi's kindness. Can Asakura Yoshike have this face?
Once Asakura Kageki is pulled down, the benefits of Tsuruga Port may shrink, and the gains outweigh the losses.

This time, Asakura's family came to help, and Asakura Yoshikage took Kanezaki Castle, and his influence had already reached Tsuruga County, and Asakura Keiki had to compromise.

If you want the benefits of Tsuruga Port, you can talk about it, but if you tear your face, the consequences will be unpredictable.

Asakura Jingji was also savvy, kowtowed to the ground and said.

"The governor of the family ignored the past and sent troops to help, Jing Ji is very grateful.

This time the Oda Army invaded the county, Tsuruga Port was not affected, and the shops and warehouses of the Asakura families in Tsuruga Port were intact.

In order to thank Zhu Ji for her kindness, I have already ordered the Customs Office to return this year's business tax, and there will be related measures in the future to thank the host family for their help. "

As soon as this remark came out, all the important ministers of Chao Cang who came here were overjoyed, and thanked Chao Cang Jingji one after another.

The Asakura family has ruled the Echizen Kingdom for five generations, and there are quite a few Asakura families on the Fukui Plain. Naturally, they would not miss the prosperity of Tsuruga Port, so they came here early to reap some benefits.

Asakura Kageki gave away benefits to these branch families while presenting gifts to the main family. It seemed that he succumbed to Asakura Yoshikage, but in fact he used the branch family to put pressure on the main family and wanted to continue the independence of Tsuruga County.

Asakura Yoshike glanced coldly at Asakura Keiki, then at the beaming Asakura Princesses, and finally turned his gaze to Asai Nagamasa who applauded.

She took a deep breath and forced a smile.

"Jing Ji has a heart."

Seeing her relaxed attitude, Asakura Jingji felt relieved and bowed.

"This is what Jing Ji should do."

Asai Nagamasa clapped his hands and sighed.

"The concubines of Asakura are unyielding, and the Asai and Asakura families are united, so why worry about His Royal Highness Oda making a comeback?"

As soon as Asakura Yoshikage let go, Asai Nagamasa turned the topic to the main topic of confronting Oda Nobunaga. If Asakura Yoshikage was not given room to continue to make use of the topic, Asakura Keiki's problem would be settled.

After this battle, the independence of Tsuruga County will inevitably be greatly reduced, but Asakura Yoshike was concerned about Shiba Yoshigin's reaction, so he didn't have the courage to take down Asakura Keiki and swallowed Tsuruga County for a while.

Asai Nagamasa has achieved this step, which is already worthy of Shiba Yoshiyin's entrustment.After that, let's wait for that person to come back from Kanto, and then deal with it properly.

When Nagamasa Asai talked about the war, Yoshikage Asakura said with a condensed expression.

"I heard that the Oda thief has returned to Gifu City, Mino Country, and is mobilizing his army, ready to fight again?"

Asai Nagamasa nodded solemnly.

"That's right. As far as I know, His Highness Oda is planning to mobilize more troops than before. Owari, Mino, Ise, Minami Omi combined, there are probably [-] to [-] troops, right?"

Asakura Yoshikage gasped.

"The Oda thief dares to be arrogant, and he does have some confidence."

Kita Omi of the Asai family is close to the Oda territory, and his news is much better than that of the Echizen Asakura family.

The Asakura family is a powerful Echizen clan, and Asai Nagamasa has the reputation of Omi's eagle, and the combined mobilization power of the two is also a million shi.

According to the standard of mobilizing [-] people with [-] shi, it should be possible to pull out [-] people.Coupled with the local battle, they are really in a hurry, and they can bear it even if they double their army strength.

But if we really want to mobilize [-] to [-] troops, on the one hand, the quality of the soldiers will decline, and on the other hand, the tradition of selfishness of traditional warriors will cause trouble.

It seems that there are many people, and it is okay to wave the flag and shout, but it may not be effective to charge into the battle.It's not worth it for people to eat horses and chew so much money and food, and in the end it will hurt their vitality.

Asai Nagamasa glanced at Asakura Yoshikage and said resolutely.

"Instead of waiting until His Royal Highness Oda is ready, it is better for us to take the initiative to attack Oda's territory and disrupt her plan.

The summer harvest is over, and the slack period before the autumn harvest is our best opportunity.If we disrupt the deployment of the Oda family, we can ensure that the autumn harvest in our own territory will not be disordered.

Otherwise, His Highness Oda will use the method of fighting against the seasons to repeatedly harass our territory during the busy farming season, which will be really troublesome. "

Asakura Yoshihiro nodded, feeling that what Asai Nagamasa said made sense.

The Oda family owns the big granary of the Nobi Plains, and the conquered Ise and Minami Omi are also rich places.Oda Nobunaga used this to come up with an effective policy of separating farmers from soldiers.

She can mobilize a large number of troops during the busy farming season and repeatedly toss the enemy's territory.This style of play is too rogue, even if the hostile daimyo can bear it, the retainer group under his command will be easily shaken.

The policy of separating peasants from soldiers is contrary to the mobilization tradition of traditional samurai. It requires daimyo to control the grassroots on a large scale, and it is impossible for ordinary retainers to agree.

Even if they agree, no one's family has a big granary comparable to the Nooseo Plain, and it's hard for a smart woman to cook without rice, so she can't afford this policy.

Therefore, the most troublesome thing for the daimyo who had a bad relationship with the Oda family was to encounter Oda Nobunaga playing this set of anti-season warfare.

The Oda family doesn't need to win against you, disrupting the busy farming a few times, failing the grain harvest, and shaking people's hearts can cause riots among the territorial residents themselves.As soon as the village fell, the retainers surrendered, and it was in chaos in a blink of an eye.

From Ise country to Minami Omi, many samurai families were beaten to the ground by this simple and effective method, even the super famous family like the Liujiao family were not spared.

Asakura Yoshikage agrees with Asai Nagamasa's suggestion very much, and Oda Nobunaga cannot be allowed to sit around and relax. Asakura and Asai's family will be slowly exhausted to death in exhaustion.

she nodded.

"His Majesty Asai is right.

Now that you and I are all here, according to what you can see, where should our soldiers be directed, and we will catch the Oda bandits by surprise. "

Asai Nagamasa said.

"Although His Highness Oda was lucky enough to escape this time, we were the ones who won the Battle of Kanezaki.

The general's imperial book is not just for you and me, we are the first to take the lead, so naturally the others can't be idle, right?
With His Highness Oda's temper, no one who participated in Nobunaga's siege this time could escape her revenge.

Me, you, General, Liujiao, Miyoshi, who can stay out of it?Enryaku Temple tipped off the news, and Hongan Temple spread the word to all directions, so don't try to get rid of your relationship.

Seeing us beating lives and beating to death, they will watch from the wall?Dream it!

I have already sent a letter to Shibu City, Liujiao mother and daughter clearly agreed to join forces, but stand by and watch the situation while we are fighting fiercely, it is really not a woman.

I asked them Koka County to make a big impact and cut off the Oda family's channel from Ise country to Minami Omi.

The Oda family, an outsider, has only been in town for a year or two, and the Liujiao family's influence in Minami Omi is deeply rooted. As long as Liujiao's mother and daughter ascend to the top, they must be followers like clouds.

I don't need them to defeat His Highness Oda, but taking advantage of the terrain advantage of the Suzuka Mountains, it's not too much to cause some trouble in Koka County, right? "

Yoshikage Asakura agreed.

"It's not too much, it's very reasonable. If you can't even do this well, Minami Omi might as well return to Asai's family for restraint."

Asai Nagamasa glanced at Asakura Yoshikage, feeling a little sick.

She knew that Yoshikage Asakura was selling herself well, but this guy was really simple-minded.

The conflict between the north and the south near the river is fierce, and the samurai on both sides regard each other as enemies.If the Asai family could win the hearts of Minami Omi, the Oda family would not have won the top spot and won the land of Minami Omi.

Asai Nagamasa never thought that with this betrayal of Oda Nobunaga, she would be able to get the land of Minami Omi. Asakura Yoshikage's hints and encouragement did not make any waves in her heart.

The only thing she longed for was how to keep the Oda family out and preserve her existing family business.

Asakura Yoshikage didn't understand at all, what terrible person he had offended, Oda Nobunaga would never let the Asakura Asai family go.

If they are not treated with caution, the Asakura Asai family's foundation for many years may be smashed to pieces, and it will be too late to regret.

Asai Nagamasa was coerced by his mother and retainers, and had to embark on this dangerous journey of narrow escape.The uneasiness in her heart is something that idiot Asakura Yoshikage can understand.

Seeing that Asai Nagamasa seemed not very interested, Asakura Yoshikage laughed, seemingly not caring, but hated him to death.

She hates that others don't take her seriously. The shadow of Asakura Zongdi was buried too deep back then, which made her unable to get rid of this unnecessary self-esteem of the family governor.

But now Asakura and Asai's family are on their honeymoon period, she can barely suppress her dissatisfaction.

(End of this chapter)