A tour of Japan's Warring States Period

Nagasaka Nobumasa was also confused when it came to Xiaopingtao's inquiries about these warriors who were only famous in Mikawa Kingdom or had no reputation at all in Mikawa Kingdom. He had no idea what Xiaopingtai was thinking.

Koheita, on the other hand, tried to recall which other big figures in Mikawa Country in this era were now in decline, or were still working hard at a humble level.

In addition, it is a pity that Ishikawa Boki defends Sumasa, because Ishikawa Ienari, Ishikawa Sumasa's uncle, had a hostile attitude towards Matsudaira Ieyasu before, and the two sides fought fiercely. But everyone should know the most proficient skill of the Warring States Period warrior family, which is to divide the family and take sides to protect the family name.

The Ishikawa family was hostile to Matsudaira Ieyasu, so the Ishikawa Sumasa and his son naturally followed Matsudaira Ieyasu "loyally" and worked under him. Moreover, it is said that Ishikawa Shumasa's political talents have been recognized by Matsudaira Ieyasu, and he is listed as one of the followers of the Matsudaira clan.

Ishikawa Sumasa had already made his mark in the Matsudaira family, so it was basically impossible for him to run away with a retainer like Koheita.

Too late!

It's a pity, but there's no need to be too sad. Anyway, there are still people to dig up.

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"Now, there is news from Okazaki Mikawa Mamoru." "Huh? Matsudaira Mikawa Mamoru?"

Xiaopingtai's heart was beating fast, and he felt like he was being caught and raped in bed. I obviously only dug up one Sakakibara Yasumasa, why did he let the news out! The first reaction is that the wind is tight, what a shame!

"Mikawa Palace is very familiar with Tanzheng's name. When he heard that Tanzheng was at his home, he immediately sent someone to deliver the message. I would like to meet Tanzheng." Nagasaka Nobumasa said slowly.

"Nothing else?" "Nothing else." Both of them were confused.

It seemed that they were not here to investigate. Xiao Pingtai breathed a sigh of relief. It didn't take much time to meet him anyway. Furthermore, Matsudaira Ieyasu personally sent someone to invite him, so even if it was a favor to Nagasaka Nobumasa, he should go there.

Don't be impatient, Mikawa bosses, wait until Xiaopingtai comes back and continue poaching you.

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Okazaki Castle is not a castle with a long history. This castle belonging to the peaceful Matsudaira clan was actually only built after the rise of the evil thief Matsudaira Kiyoyasu, and it did not even last thirty years.

This is because Matsudaira Kiyoyasu, as a branch of the Mikawa Matsudaira clan, suddenly emerged and became the Imagawa clan's dog. He was able to conquer one side from below and separatist power in Nishi Mikawa. In order to weaken the label of the peaceful Matsudaira clan, and to show off the majesty of the Matsudaira clan as the general leader, Okazaki Castle was built.

On the one hand, it is an important economic presence occupying the main road of Donghai Street, and on the other hand, it has actually become the political center of Xisanhe area.

Okazaki Castle has indeed surpassed Serenity Castle. At this moment, the prosperous town and the samurai and ashigaru houses under the castle clearly reveal the status of Matsudaira Ieyasu, the emerging overlord of Nishi Mikawa.

Nagasaka Nobu's policy horse was in front, and Xiaoping Tai's horse was behind. The two chatted casually.

"Okazaki was an important town on the sea route when Daisuke Surugabu was there. I have always heard that it was extremely prosperous. Now that I see it, it is indeed the case."

"This is all due to Torii-sama." Nagasaka Nobumasa sighed. Matsudaira Ieyasu was able to gain a foothold in Mikawa Okazaki. On the one hand, he had the golden thigh of Oda Nobunaga, and on the other hand, Torii Tadayoshi, a local snake, stood up for him. For the sake of governing the place.

Of course, Torii Tadayoshi's contribution to the huge amount of Yongle money dedicated to him is not small. Once such a huge investment is spent, businessmen from all directions who smell the scent of money will gather here, bringing a flow of people and business.

In addition, Torii Tadakichi is an experienced person and is good at dancing with long sleeves. He governed Okazaki Town and Natsuda County with a combination of lenient and fierce, and was quite lawful. There is neither reckless collection nor wanton indulgence. Coupled with the fact that his son Torii Motochu led troops and horses to maintain local stability, it was difficult for Okazaki not to prosper.

Unlike Yamauchi Fuchu Castle built on a small slope, Okazaki Castle is more in line with the trend of the times. It is a type of flat castle. Relying on the villages and towns in all directions, thousands of powerful troops can be gathered in wartime, which is beneficial to both defense and attack. It is not only convenient for controlling economic taxation, but also convenient for showing political presence.

After entering the castle, Matsudaira Ieyasu only lived in a more suitable palace and did not go to the small castle tower to enjoy the breeze.

The attendants who guided him heard that it was Matsudaira Ieyasu who was hosting a banquet for Zixiaoji Tanzheng, and he did not dare to show any slights. Koheita may not have a great reputation in the Western Kingdom, but he is still quite popular in the Kaido Koshin Kanto of the Eastern Kingdom. Who doesn't know that Koheita has both ingenious strategies and good political and financial management.

Within a few minutes of the attendant's announcement, a young man with a round face, a little fat, a slight beard, combed hair, wearing commoner clothes, an honest face, and a happy face came over.

It's none other than Mikawa Moriyasu Matsudaira!

"Greetings to His Highness Mikawa Mamoru." Kodaira could even bow to Uden Nagasho, so there was no sense of violation in paying his respects to Matsudaira Ieyasu.

"Tanzheng, please get up quickly, please get up quickly." Matsudaira Ieyasu held his hand distantly with a very warm attitude.

Several warriors of the Matsudaira clan were sitting on their knees, and Nagasaka Nobumasa introduced them one by one. The first person who looked up was the first horseman during the Matsudaira clan's rebellion and the head of the important ministers of the generation, Okubo Shichiroemon Tadayo. He naturally served as The author of Matsudaira Ieyasu's family portrait.

The old man in the back is the discerning and elegant Tadayoshi Torii. He looks like he is no longer in his sixties or seventies, and his spirit is a little weak. But he was Okazaki Nobuhiro, an elder of the Matsudaira family, and a master of internal affairs whom Matsudaira Ieyasu relied on.

The others will not be introduced anymore. Ishikawa Sumasa, Mizuno Tadashige, Torii Motoad and others are also on the side. Matsudaira Ieyasu's group of retainers has begun to slowly expand, which is completely different from the shabby appearance when he first entered Okazaki Castle.

"The big tube sold by the Nakao family is quite effective. It has made great contributions during the previous war." Matsudaira Ieyasu said with a smile, and Okubo Tadayo also nodded in agreement.

Of course Sakai Tadanobu knew about the iron cannon, but the accuracy of the iron cannon was also ridiculous. If it was not as close as thirty or fifty meters away, it would not be able to hit even an elephant.

So Tadashi Sakai led his troops to attack Ieyasu's main formation, preparing to teach the young Matsudaira Ieyasu how to behave. It turned out that Ieyasu's main formation was not an iron cannon at all, but six large cannons.

Tadashi Sakai didn't even have a chance to show off his martial arts, even though he was surrounded by more than ten or twenty elite guards and hundreds of soldiers and horses. But with one continuous shot from the big tube, no matter how elite the guard was, he was beaten into a briquette.

Within a distance of twenty to fifty meters in front of Ieyasu's main formation, he knocked down forty or fifty of the Sakai family's most loyal samurai and soldiers. Those who died were all miserable, with at least two or three bullets being shot. Sakai Tadanobu, who has the most obvious target on horseback, is a charcoal, and he can't die anymore.

Otsutsuwei Ieyasu made such great contributions that even Tadayoshi Torii, who initially felt that Kodaira sold it too expensively, stopped talking.

No matter how brave the samurai is, if he is greeted by five consecutive shots from the big barrel, the scene will be rated as R-rated, and the person may be broken into eighteen pieces.

The big barrel, which cost two hundred guan to buy, was labeled as a "sharp weapon" in the hearts of all the retainers of the Matsudaira family, and no one said it was expensive anymore.