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Chapter 250: Warring States Recruitment Order
Once the news spread that Kiyora Eden was fainted from anger and Akechi Mitsuhide was plotted against by Nobutora and beaten up by Nobunaga, the Gifu Castle, which had been undercurrents, suddenly became calm and no one dared to move.

After all, Akechi Mitsuhide was a family elder who was highly valued by Nobunaga, and his talents were obvious to all. Such a smart man was tricked by Tsuda Shingen and beaten by Nobunaga until he was bedridden. The rest of the people had to consider their own weight.

Akechi Mitsuhide was lucky to be injured, people like them would probably be dead.

In short, everyone seemed to have accepted their fate and stopped making trouble.

The construction of the academy was very fast. Under the supervision of Hashiba Hideyoshi, in just over a month, the main building and dormitory area of ​​the academy had been completed, leaving only some buildings in the corners that were entering the final stage of construction.

Oda Nobutada inspected the quality of each place and patted Hashiba Hideyoshi on the shoulder: "Mr. Hashiba, you are indeed efficient in doing things."

Hashiba Hideyoshi said earnestly: "Young Master, thank you for your praise. I have made achievements in this area because the master of the family has given me the opportunity."

Oda Nobutada nodded and said, "Well, don't worry, if this matter is done, I will say a few good words for you in front of my father."

Hashiba Hideyoshi was extremely terrified and quickly declined, saying, "Young Master, please don't do that. Serving the Master is what I should do. I don't ask for any reward. I will accept whatever the Master rewards me. I have no other intentions."

Oda Nobutada smiled and said, "No wonder father is willing to use Hashiba-sama, it makes me happy to chat with you.

If you work for the Oda family, you will be rewarded for your merits. This is the rule set by my father, and I will not break this rule."

Hashiba Hideyoshi was overjoyed and quickly expressed his gratitude.

At this time, Tsuda Naganobu came to the front of the academy. He stepped forward and said, "Sir Nobutada, my father has compiled several textbooks for the academy. Please take a look."

Oda Nobutada no longer exchanged pleasantries with Hashiba Hideyoshi. After giving him a few instructions, he left in a hurry.

Hashiba Hideyoshi looked at this scene with great envy, but it was a pity that Tsuda Nobutora's talent was far above his, and he had suffered too many losses at Nobutora's hands. In addition, the lesson of Akechi Mitsuhide was still before his eyes. He could not afford to offend him and could only hide.

On this side, Oda Nobutada followed Tsuda Nagatobu to the Tsuda residence, and the two went directly to Nobutora's study. In addition to Nobutora, there were also Oda Nobunaga and Sawaki Yoshiyuki in the study.

When Honda Masanobu and Numata Yumitsu saw Tsuda Nagatobu and Oda Nobutada coming in, they hurriedly saluted, then stood up and sat below Sawaki Yoshiyuki.

Oda Nobutada and Tsuda Naganobu came forward and sat down.

Xinhu pointed to the basic books on the desk and said, "Master Xinzhong, these are the textbooks I compiled for the academy. They cover military, literature, industry, agriculture, and commerce."

Oda Nobutada nodded repeatedly and responded, "Yes, that's right. These items cover the most important things in the family. With these professional talents, the Oda family will definitely be more powerful than other lords."

Nobutora smiled knowingly, "Lord Nobutada, knowledge is power."

Nobutada laughed when he heard this: "Hahaha, what father-in-law said is so reasonable. This sentence summarizes it very well."

Oda Nobunaga interrupted, "In the past, personal bravery still had a place, but now the times have changed. Personal bravery is no longer important, which further highlights the importance of knowledge."

"After all, the power of an individual is limited, but the power of knowledge is unlimited. Of course, words alone are not enough. We have to wait and see what the academy can accomplish in the future. Master Xinzhong, it all depends on you."

Nobutora looked at Nobutada and gave him an earnest instruction.

Oda Nobutada bowed and said, "I will remember your advice, father-in-law.

Father-in-law, how is the teacher's matter going?"

Nobutora smiled and said, "This is a small problem. As for literature, Dr. Kiyohara and his team have agreed to teach. As for business, it is mainly about mathematics. Nobutora has trained a group of people who can serve as teachers. Teachers have also been selected for industry and agriculture. Everything is ready for teachers."

Oda Nobutada breathed a sigh of relief. The teaching materials and teachers had been arranged, and the next step was to recruit students.

Oda Nobutada then excitedly left the Tsuda residence and returned to Honmaru to meet Nobunaga.

Nobunaga took a few textbooks, looked at them carefully, and then said: "Nobutora has made great efforts in this matter. These textbooks are enough to train countless talents for the Oda family."

Oda Nobutada immediately said, "Father, now that the teaching materials and teachers are ready, I think we can prepare for the students."

Nobunaga asked, "Is the academy almost finished over there, Monkey?"

Nobutada smiled and said, "Master Hashiba is very efficient. The academy will have it repaired in a few days at most."

Nobunaga nodded and said, "Well, I will issue the documents to select students."

Because it was the first time to open an academy, Nobunaga liked new things and was willing to try, but this did not mean that he was reckless. This time, Nobunaga selected 500 people, 300 of which were from samurai families, and only 200 were allocated to the three departments of industry, agriculture, and commerce.

In the three subjects of industry, agriculture and commerce, there are 100 places for agriculture, 80 places for engineering and 20 places for commerce.

Nobunaga then distributed this document to various places of the Oda clan, and even places like Kyoto and Sakaimachi could see this document.

Naturally, many people opposed Oda Nobunaga's actions, but they just discussed it privately, waiting to see the joke, but no one dared to stand up and say anything against it.

In Sakai-machi, Imai Munehisa and others were all surprised when they saw the document.

Tsuda Muneki was amazed and said, "What a bold idea! As long as you graduate from this academy, you can become a clerk in the Oda family. Now even craftsmen, farmers, and merchants can become samurai."

Imai Munehisa put down the document and said with a smile: "Isn't this a good thing? People like us who have wealth are like lambs to be slaughtered when facing a behemoth like the Oda family. If we can become samurai, our situation will be much more stable."

Xiao Xilongzuo frowned and said, "But there are only 20 places for business. This is too few. I'm afraid we will have to fight for this place."

Qian Zongyi, who had been silent the whole time, said softly, "Isn't this exactly what Lord Nobunaga wants to see? Tuition is required to enter the academy, and some people must think that they can get in if they pay more money. Lord Nobunaga wants to make a fortune by using the quota for business."

Imai Munehisa clapped his hands and said, "It is indeed possible. Business studies are a good thing for us businessmen. In addition, after graduation, we can become samurai. By then, everyone will definitely be willing to pay for a place in the business studies, and they will do so willingly."

"But there are so many people who give money, how do I choose?"

Oda Nobutada was a little confused and couldn't help but ask Oda Nobunaga.

Nobunaga explained: "It's very simple. When the time comes, let the first few dozen who paid more money take the test, and the first twenty will stay. This way, they will have nothing to say, and maybe they will even thank me."

Oda Nobutada clapped his hands and applauded: "Excellent, wonderful! Father, this is a stroke of genius."

……

The Oda family opened the Gifu Academy and accepted many students. Although the tuition fee was quite high, people from all over the country flocked to the academy.

Within less than seven days after the official document was issued, many people came to Gifu Castle, making the city extremely lively and the business in the castle town was booming.

There were not many warriors who came to sign up. Most of the people were participating in the three categories of industry, agriculture and commerce. After all, they were all civilians, and their descendants would also be civilians. Now that they had a chance to change their destiny, they naturally would not miss it.

In an ordinary inn in the castle town, Konishi Yakuro was studying hard in the book in his hand. He used to do business with the Ukita family in Bizen and Bichu.

As a result, a letter from his father, Takashi Konishi, made him return to Sakaimachi. Takashi Konishi told him about Gifu Shoin and asked him to make a choice.

Konishi Yakuro naturally thought that this was an opportunity to change tomorrow, so he agreed to Konishi Ryuzo's suggestion and came to Gifu Castle.

In order to qualify for the exam, Konishi Ronzo took out one thousand kan to compete for a spot.

Konishi Yakuro has received the confirmed news that he has been shortlisted for the preliminary examination.

Therefore, he did not leave the inn to see the prosperity of Gifu Castle Town. Instead, he stayed in his room reading and sharpening his skills before the battle. It was a good thing.

In fact, there was a remarkable person a few rooms next to him, that was the famous Kuroda Kanbei!
The reason he came here was because Harima had reached the time to make a decision.

Now the power of the Mori family has reached Bitchu Bizen, just a stone's throw away from Harima. As for the Oda family, its sphere of influence has reached Settsu, right next to Harima Province.

Anyone with insight could see that the Mori clan and the Oda clan were bound to fight, so the Harima lords caught between the two giants had to make a choice as soon as possible.

Kuroda Kanbei expected that the Kodera family would also make such a choice. Kuroda Kanbei knew something about the Mori family, so he decided to come to Gifu Castle to see what the Oda family looked like.

Kuroda Kanbei couldn't help but sighed: "Look at Gifu Castle, how prosperous it is, this is enough to show how powerful the Oda family is.

Now the Oda family is setting up an academy to train talents. The Oda family will only become stronger and stronger."

Kuriyama Zensuke said with emotion: "Now in the Oda family, there is the heroic lord Nobunaga-dono, the famous general Kyōjo-in Shintora-sama, and below these two there are many capable ministers and generals. It's really scary."

Inoue Nobufusa pursed his lips and said, "The Oda family is so powerful that the Mori family is probably no match for them. It's just that the other family elders of the Kodera family probably don't know that they are still suppressed by the reputation of the deceased Mori Motonari."

Kuroda Kanbei snorted and said, "Dead generals can scare them into a state of panic, and living generals can scare them even more."

(End of this chapter)