different warring states of japan

Takada Harano was depressed, and Akechi Mitsuhide's disorderly behavior made the already bad financial situation worse.

Just keeping the food stamp system from collapsing has already made Takada Haruno very anxious. How can he still have the financial resources to support the Shiba family to carry out operations in Kinki.

Although the political reshuffle caused by the Honnoji incident is not yet clear, Takada Yono has already vaguely felt that something is wrong.

Even the invincible saint may not be able to properly handle the issues left behind after Oda Nobunaga's death. Hideyoshi Hashiba, who dares to take risks, may actually succeed in taking power.

But now, there is not much time left for Akechi Mitsuhide.

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Takada Haruno was not the only one who was shocked by Hashiba Hideyoshi's adventurous Saikuni Great Turn. There was also someone in Hokuriku who was hesitant at this moment, and was also troubled by the restlessness in the back house.

Echizen Country, Kitanojo Castle.

Shibata Katsuie served as governor of the Oda family for two generations, and was known as the most powerful general of the Oda family. He was also the first among the important ministers to be granted the title of lord of the country. He knew the 400,000-koku territory of the Echizen Kingdom except Tsuruga County.

When the news of Oda Nobunaga's murder reached Echizen Country, Shibata Katsuie's reaction was far less decisive than that of Hashiba Hideyoshi, who had been prepared for it.

On the one hand, Shibata Katsuie questioned the authenticity of the news, but on the other hand, he hesitated whether to communicate with the saint first before sending troops to attack Akechi Mitsuhide.

In her inner chamber, Lord Oda showed intense emotions and repeatedly urged Shibata Katsuie to send troops to attack.

Although Oda City Lord was the second marriage, he brought the identity of the Oda clan and the trust of Oda Nobunaga to Shibata Katsuie.

As an old wife and a young husband, and as the master of the city's husband's family, Shibata Katsuie naturally doted on him and treated him with respect.

This consistent lowering of eyebrows and submissiveness encouraged the city king's arrogance, making him even more ignorant of the heights of heaven and earth.

In the inner room, Shibata Katsuie and Ichi-kun were chatting alone, with no one else around.

The city king had a frosty look on his face and scolded him repeatedly.

"Why haven't you sent troops yet?

It has been six or seven days since my sister was killed. I heard that both Hashiba Hideyoshi and Ikeda Tsuneaki led troops to the border of Yamashiro Kingdom, but you have not taken any action yet.

Are you still an Oda retainer? Are you less loyal to your master than Yu Chai, who was born as a servant? "

A hint of anger flashed in Shibata Katsuie's eyes, and he explained patiently.

"Nowadays, the situation in Beijing is dark and unclear, and the news coming out is all contradictory. They are retreating from north to south. Military is a national matter. How can we easily mobilize troops without knowing the situation clearly?

Furthermore, I still need to discuss it with Maeda Toshiie, but she is expecting a baby and has limited mobility. I will wait until she replies to me before making a decision. "

Hearing Shibata Katsuie mention Maeda Toshiie, the anger in Ichikun's heart became even more uncontrollable, and he almost screamed.

"Are you crazy!

Akechi Mitsuhide is Shiba's retainer! Maeda Toshiie is also a Shiba retainer! Now it's the Shiba family who killed my sister, and you still have to listen to the opinions of Shiba's retainers! "

Shibata Katsuie said solemnly.

"Akechi Mitsuhide is Akechi Mitsuhide, and her behavior in the capital is definitely not the will of a saint.

I am also very sad that the main hall was killed at Honnoji Temple, but your husband and others don't understand the military and national affairs. I have my own reasons. " As a man, Ichi-kun can be rude and unreasonable, but Shibata Katsuie is different. She must consider the new situation after Oda Nobunaga's death.

Maeda Toshiie's status in the Oda family is very special, and his status in Hokuriku is even more special.

She was born in Owari, and was named Owari Shiba as acting official. However, she followed Oda Nobunaga in many battles for many years. She ate from the same pot as Shibata Katsuie and other old Owari samurai, and made great achievements together.

Especially after Shibata Katsuie established his foothold in Hokuriku, Uesugi Kenshin raided Kaga Country and defeated the Echizen Oda Army.

It was Maeda Toshiie who took the risk and sent an envoy to the Uesugi coalition camp. He used the name of the Shiba family to force Uesugi Kenshin to make concessions, divided the coalition samurai, and protected Shibata Katsuie's last face and fig leaf.

If Maeda Toshiie hadn't come to help, and based on Oda Nobunaga's irreverent temper, Shibata Katsuie might have followed in the footsteps of Sakuma Nobumori, resigned and cut off his clan.

Later, Shibata Katsuie reciprocated the favor and came forward to coordinate, and changed the title of Maeda Toshiie to the Kanazawa Plain of Kaga Province.

On the one hand, Shibata Katsuie repays Maeda Toshiie's comradeship for helping her in times of need, and granted her a good piece of land to strengthen the friendly relationship between the two parties.

Of the two, Shibata Katsuie was also frightened by Uesugi Kenshin's surprise attack, making Maeda Toshiie a buffer zone between himself and the Uesugi family's forces.

The Owari Shiba territory under the name of Maeda Toshiie is the Shiba family's territory. No matter how crazy Uesugi Kenshin is, he would not dare to invade the Shiba family's territory at will.

Moreover, even if Uesugi Kenshin dared, the samurai family in those places where Echu Noto would not follow.

Among the three, Mikuni Minato under the name of Maeda Toshiie was promoted by the sage to the core port of Hokuriku Road, and it was an important channel for Shibata Katsuie to share the interests of the Hokuriku Road trade route.

Therefore, whether it is politically, militarily or economically, if the Oda family's Northern Army regiment headed by Shibata Katsuie wants to live a better life, it cannot do without Maeda Toshiie's help.

It is not difficult to attack Mitsuhide Akechi. How many soldiers can that poisonous warrior with a sweet-bellied sword have? But if he didn't communicate well with Maeda Toshiie in advance and ruined the saint's favor, Shibata Katsuie would feel unsure.

Shibata Katsuie was 100% sure that the incident at Honnoji Temple was caused by Mitsuhide Akechi, who was good at making decisions. With the sage's generous and affectionate character, if he wanted to turn against Oda Nobunaga, he would not sleep with her and have children.

That invincible man, no matter how powerful he is, is still a man. He is too emotional and cares too much about his children to be a ruthless king and overlord.

In addition, Shibata Katsuie was also surprised by Hashiba Hideyoshi's quick movements, and was eager to go to Kyoto to gain credit, but if she didn't arrange everything in place, it would be difficult for her to send troops.

Hideyoshi Hashiba was barefoot and not afraid of wearing shoes. He tried his best to turn his bicycle into a motorcycle. But the old samurai like Owari are different from Hideyoshi Hashiba. They have too many scruples and are too deeply involved with the Shiba family.

Everyone is a good fellow countryman, and many of their properties have been transferred to Shiba Ling to avoid the exploitation of Oda Nobunaga and leave a way out for themselves.

If the saint is offended and the wealth in Shiba Land is unstable, the hearts of the Owari Mino samurai under Shibata Katsuie will also be unstable. How can she expect everyone to work hard?

But Oda City-kun didn't understand this. This man was married to Nagamasa Asai, but he turned out to be obsessed with Yoshigashi Shiba. He continued to love her until his death without receiving any response, and his psychology had long been abnormal.

Shibata Katsuie didn't mention the Shiba family, but when he mentioned Shiba Yoshigan, Oda City Lord's eyes turned red.

he choked.

"My sister is really blind. She gave you people heavy rewards and enfeoffments. As a result, she died tragically in Kyoto, but you didn't take care of that bitch Shiba Yiyin and didn't dare to send troops!"

Oda City Lord's words were filled with deep resentment and malice. He hated Shiba Yoshigami with all his heart.