different warring states of japan

Niwa Chohide calmly picked up the letter, glanced at ten lines, and read it quickly.Then, she sighed to the furious Oda Nobunaga.

"The matter has come to this point, no matter how angry the hall is, it will not help. Please think about it in the long run."

Oda Nobunaga took a few deep breaths, took the letter from Niwa Nagahide, put it on the candlestick beside him, and stared blankly at the letter paper turning into candlelight.

After the paper was gone, she slowly sat back in the main seat and said.

"The Miyoshi army landed in Noda Township and occupied the local Noda Castle and Fukushima Castle, not far from Sakai Port.

Although the water transportation in the Seto Inland Sea is under the control of the Ataka Navy, the national strength of the four countries is not enough to support the Miyoshi Army to start operations immediately.

The Miyoshi family is expected to launch an offensive after the autumn harvest, and I still have enough time to lead troops to Settsu to fight against it.

Mi Wuniang, I will leave the logistics supplies for the transfer of the army to you, don't let me down. "

"Hi!"

The two were talking, when there was a voice asking for an interview from outside, Oda Nobunaga said coldly.

"Come in."

The sliding door opened, and Mori Ranmaru approached the room with Hashiba Hideyoshi, respectfully saluting.Then she left Hashiba Hideyoshi, walked out of the room by herself, and closed the sliding door.

Hashiba Hideyoshi still had a bit of confusion and anticipation on his face, she didn't know what the master had ordered when he summoned her late at night.

Niwa Chohide didn't know why Oda Nobunaga asked Hashiba Hideyoshi to come over, she just smiled at the puzzled Hashiba Hideyoshi and waited for the master's order.

Oda Nobunaga motioned Hashiba Hideyoshi to excuse him, and said.

"During Kanazaki's retreat, I said that after the Kita Omi battle, I would reward you heavily, Hideyoshi.

Now, I appoint you as the city lord of Hengshan! "

Hashiba Hideyoshi kowtowed to the ground in surprise, throwing good words out one after another.

But she still has some doubts in her heart, because during the previous celebration, Oda Nobunaga was still discussing with Zhu Ji how to attack Xiaogu Castle.

The Kita Omi war is over, why set a reward for yourself first, isn't this like Oda Nobunaga's usual style?

Oda Nobunaga shook his hands, too lazy to continue listening to Hashiba Hideyoshi's compliments, she was annoyed now, and had no time to enjoy the fun of flirting.

"I'm going to lead my troops to Settsu soon, and you have firmly guarded Yokoyama City, and I will never let Asai Nagamasa take it back, do you understand me?"

Hashiba Hideyoshi bowed.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, with Hideyoshi, there is Yokoyama Castle!"

Oda Nobunaga nodded.

"Don't worry, Nanjinjiang's army will help you defend. Mi Wuniang will be in charge of the army's logistics and supplies. If you need anything, just talk to her."

Hashiba Hideyoshi bowed deeply to Niwa Chohide and said.

"I'm going to cause trouble for the senior again!"

Niwa Chohide smiled back and said.

"They are all working for the main hall, you are welcome, Mr. Yu Chai."

Today, Hashiba Hideyoshi has finally become the lord of the city, and he is still the frontier town of Kita Omi, which should not be underestimated.

Hashiba Hideyoshi was moved by Niwa Nagahide's voice, and she finally lifted the invisible ceiling above her head and officially became a general of the Oda family.

Seeing Hashiba Hideyoshi, Oda Nobunaga almost cried with joy, and said coldly.

"Don't be too happy, Miyoshi's family has made a comeback, and I will go to Settsu to fight.

Although the Asai family lost a game in Anegawa, they will never be willing to wait for death.Nagamasa Asai will definitely bounce back and struggle to survive before I get my hands on her.

Hengshan City is in my hands, and it is a sharp knife to cut off the north-south connection of Asai Territory. Asai Nagamasa has a thorn in his throat, and he will definitely take action.

And my request to you is not only to guard this place, but also to find a way to separate the relationship between Asai Nagamasa, Isano Motomasa, and Aguan Sadae, and draw them to my side.

I want Sawa Yamashiro, Yamamoto Yamashiro. "

Niwa Chohide and Hashiba Hideyoshi were taken aback at the same time, Oda Nobunaga's request was too much.

With Xiaogucheng as the core, the territory of the Asai family in the North Omi River, Yokoyama Castle is the waist, and the west of Hengshan City is a plain of Yimapingchuan, which can directly cut off the connection between the northern and southern territories of the Asai family.

Losing Hengshan City, the Asai family has fallen into strategic passiveness.And Sawa Yamashiro and Yamamoto Yamashiro are the other two gates of life of Otani Castle, how can they be easily separated?
Oda Nobunaga said.

"Sawayama Castle is an important town between the north and the south of Omi. The lord of the castle, Masano Isano, is a strong general of the Asai family. In the battle of Anegawa just now, we suffered a lot, didn't you, Hideyoshi?"

In the battle, Masano Isano smashed several of the Oda family's army formations, including Hashiba Hideyoshi's reserve team.Oda Nobunaga was really ruthless when he spoke, which embarrassed Hashiba Hideyoshi.

Oda Nobunaga clapped his hands and said.

"Isano Masaru is a talent, Hideyoshi, go and try to get her to work for me!
The same is true for Aguan Zhenzheng, the lord of Yamamoto Yamashiro.

After Yamamoto Yamashiro is located on the side of Xiaogu Castle, once Yamamoto Yamashiro is captured, the Asakura family's reinforcements can be blocked, leaving Xiaogu Castle in a situation of isolation and helplessness.

You have to find a way to alienate the relationship between Asai Nagamasa and Aguan Sadao, understand? "

Oda Nobunaga's commanding tone made Hashiba Hideyoshi's face more and more bitter, almost crying.

Isano Yuanchang and Aguan Zhenzheng are not big radishes in the field, you can pull them if you want, they are both important ministers of Asai Nagamasa!

Oda Nobunaga himself said that the positions of Sawa Yamashiro and Yamamoto Yamashiro are very important. Asai Nagamasa can allow the two of them to sit in the local area, so he can trust them.

Can such an important minister be able to betray the water by making a few casual divorces?

Niwa Chohide couldn't stand it anymore, and came out to speak for Hashiba Hideyoshi.

"Main hall, are these two things too embarrassing?"

Oda Nobunaga snorted and said.

"Are you trying to say that I'm wishful thinking?
The Asai family has occupied Kita Omi for no more than three generations. Asai Nagamasa's mother is still a mediocre person, and she has no temper under the pressure of Rokkaku.

The samurai families like Kita Omi only regard the Asai family as their co-lords. How much power do you think Asai Nagamasa really has to restrain them?

In the Battle of Anegawa, the strength of the Asai family was severely injured, and many talents in the Asai clan died. Asai Nagamasa had few people who could hold down the Asai retainers.

I don't believe that Kita Omi Zhuhime is still loyal to the Asai family. Seeing that the building is about to collapse, she will wholeheartedly want to die for the Asai family.

Isano member Masamoto is the guardian of Kita Omi's Kyogoku family. She could abandon her old master and join the Asai family. Now that the situation is not right, she can naturally join my Oda family.

Aguan Zhenzheng was born in Ika County, and he helped the Kyogoku family beat the Asai family back then, but he just defeated the subduing family.If she can surrender to the Asai family, can't she surrender to my Oda family?
Mi Wuniang, you don't have to worry about this monkey, she has capable people under her command.

Hori Hidemura and Higuchi Naofo came to vote, and Kita Omi's door opened wide. It was her subordinate Shigeharu Takenaka's plan. "

What Oda Nobunaga said was well-founded, Niwa Nagahide was refuted and had nothing to say, even Hashiba Hideyoshi restrained his wry smile and became thoughtful.

Oda Nobunaga stared at Hashiba Hideyoshi and said.

"Didn't you always want a chance? I will give you a chance now, just to see if you have the ability to grasp it.

Don't think I'm embarrassing you. If the matter is simple, I can just find a dog and do it. Why leave it to you.

Setjin's state affairs are urgent, I don't have time to waste time here, the entire retainer group belongs to you who are the most motivated, don't let me down.

Bring Isano Yuanchang and Aguan Zhenzheng over here, and after Kita Omi Asai's family is pacified, it will be your first contribution.I keep you here so that you can have a fertile soil for thousands of miles, and you can be called a big name when you enter the hall.

How about it, Hideyoshi, would you like to do it? "

Hashiba Hideyoshi focused his eyes, kowtowed decisively, and said.

"I will do my best and dare not let the hall down!"

Although Oda Nobunaga said it simply, it has never been an easy thing to instigate an enemy general.

But what she said also makes sense, if it is easy to do, just find someone to do it, will Hashiba Hideyoshi still have a chance to soar into the sky?
In the hopeless samurai society where bloodlines and family character are valued, high and low are emphasized, and the concept of hierarchy is deeply rooted.

Hashiba Hideyoshi, a low-level Ji samurai who was born as a servant and obtained the status of the samurai family through marriage, is she qualified to follow the steps?
Seeking wealth and wealth, fighting desperately to get out of the position, being able to do what ordinary people can't is her only way out.

Oda Nobunaga gave her this opportunity, she should be grateful to Dade and work hard to complete it, instead of thinking about any difficulties and obstacles here.

To be honest, if it weren't for the urgent matter of Settsu, Oda Nobunaga would not have given Hashiba Hideyoshi this chance.

Although Ashikaga Yoshiaki, this annoying big tengu, is an idiot, he unintentionally united all the samurai daimyos who feared the outbreak of the Oda family's power in the entire vicinity.

Oda Nobunaga was so trapped by this Nobunaga's siege net that she couldn't stretch her arms and legs. The successive battles made her exhausted and extremely passive.

She had confirmed her superiority over Asai Asakura's family in the battle of Anegawa just now, but she had to give up the opportunity to expand the victory and went to Settsu country to fight the fire.

Oda Nobunaga knew that Asai Nagamasa would not let go of this respite, so she had to leave a person who was resilient and aggressive enough in Kita Omi to make Asai Nagamasa feel better.

Hashiba Hideyoshi has stood out among the Oda vassals over the years, constantly striving for self-improvement with a humble body, and constantly climbing up. Oda Nobunaga has always been watching.

Oda Nobunaga used her to win over the pawns at the beginning, and got unexpected rewards from her time and time again. He also admired this servant who once warmed his shoes.

In the end, moved by Hashiba Hideyoshi's ruthlessness after he sacrificed his life in the Battle of Kanazaki, Oda Nobunaga decided to bestow Hashiba Hideyoshi Yokoyama Castle Lord, entrusting him with the task of separating the two important ministers of Asai.

Oda Nobunaga looked into Hashiba Hideyoshi's eyes, and she didn't know whether Hashiba Hideyoshi could complete this mission, whether he could give herself a surprise like every time before.

But if Hashiba Hideyoshi can really complete the mission, Oda Nobunaga will not hesitate to reward him, lift up this little catfish that he personally put into Oda's vassals, and let her jump into the sky.

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Nobunaga's encirclement net gradually tightened, and enemies jumped out from all directions one by one, making Oda Nobunaga gradually feel powerless.

She had to put her hope on Hashiba Hideyoshi, hoping that Hashiba Hideyoshi could create another miracle in Kita Omi during her battle in Settsu.

Oda Nobunaga didn't know that her thoughts coincided with the future planned by Takenaka Shigeharu for Hashiba Hideyoshi.

Hashiba Hideyoshi was born in a bad background, and he couldn't win the situation among the samurai families of Owari Mino and the two countries.

However, the Omi family who was conquered by the Oda family was an exception. Hashiba Hideyoshi wanted to become bigger and stronger, so he had to develop into the Omi country.

Oda Nobunaga's plight is Hashiba Hideyoshi's opportunity. The plan that Shigeharu Takenaka has worked hard for many years can finally be fully displayed.

She wants to use the connections of the Takenaka family in Nishimino Kita Omi to drive a wedge between Asai Nagamasa, Isano Masahiro, and Aguan Sadae, and make these two important ministers join the Oda family.

As long as this thing is done, Hashiba Hideyoshi will really soar into the sky and become a credible and usable general in Oda Nobunaga's heart.

The recent turmoil has enabled Yu Chai's ambition to be displayed.But Kanto has stepped into a peace unseen in a century.

Although everyone knows that this tranquility is not stable and may be subverted at any time, at least it gives everyone a hope.

Shiba Yoshigin, who created this peace and tranquility, has returned from Oda Castle in Hitachi, accepted the invitation of the Narita family, and is visiting Ninja Castle.

Ninja Castle is located between the Tone River and the Arakawa River, protected by natural waterways and embankments, easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is the residence of the Narita family.

The Narita family was originally a retainer of Uesugi in Yamauchi, who lived in Iwafu Castle, an important town in the Musashi Kingdom.As a result, the two Uesugis fought, and Iwafu Castle was taken away by Ota Ancestor, the head of the Ogi Uesugi family.

Later, both the Yamauchi Uesugi family and the Ogaya Uesugi family were swept into the dustbin of history by the Hojo family, and the Narita family also surrendered to the Hojo family.

But Uesugi Terutora raised the banner of the Uesugi family in the mountain again and returned to Kanbashu, and defeated the Hojo family's elite in Sano.

This generation of Narita family governor Yasushi simply returned to the Uesugi family in Yamauchi and participated in Uesugi Terutora's siege of Odawara Castle.

Originally, this was a good story about the success of the monarch and his ministers.

It's a pity that Uesugi Terutora succeeded the Kanto governor at Tsuruoka Hachimangu, and Narita Changyasu did not kneel as usual, but he annoyed Uesugi Terutora who didn't know it, and got slapped in the face for nothing.

The Narita family is a descendant of the famous Fujiwara family. In the past, the ancestors fought side by side with Mrs. Hachiman. They have always had the privilege of riding a horse to greet them, and they do not need to bow down.

Uesugi Terotora's rude behavior made Narita Changtai feel ashamed, and he took the lead in withdrawing the army, causing more than half of the Kwantung coalition forces that besieged Odawara Castle to disperse overnight.

If Shiba Yoshigin hadn't performed miracles at Hachiman Shrine, and Hachiman Tai Niang had appeared and personally awarded the Imperial White Flag, the negotiation between Uesugi Terutora and Hojo Ujiyasu would never have passed so easily.

Afterwards, Narita Changtai was afraid of causing trouble for his family, so he personally went to Yubaiqi to plead guilty, which was considered to have exposed the mistake.

Uesugi Terotora himself doesn't know the rules, and it's not easy to pursue Narita Changyasu.Shiba Yoshikin is honest and honest, so he doesn't care about it.

Going around, the Ninjo Narita family has become a neutral force between the Uesugi and Hojo families again, forming a group with the local tyrants such as the Yura family, and sitting on the fence between the two great forces.