A tour of Japan's Warring States Period

The two of them accepted Taro Yamauchi's bow firmly, then took three steps back, put their heads on the ground, and bowed firmly.

Yamauchi Taro didn't know whether it was because he had been told in advance or because he was naturally smart, but he actually took a step forward and signaled with his hands to Xiaoping Tai and Cainyu not to kneel down.

The small face is obviously childish and innocent, but it also reveals a kind of solemnity that should not appear at this age. Suddenly, isn't this the Yoshikatsu Yamauchi who is brave, brave, fighting for the lead, benevolent and loving his soldiers!

"Two uncles, please wake up quickly!"

It’s really hard to believe that this was actually said by a child over three years old. Koheita raised his head and looked at the doting Mrs. Nagao and the very pleased Yamauchi Yoshiharu.

I don't know why, but a sentence suddenly popped out of my mind: "Dragon begets dragon, phoenix begets phoenix, and mice give birth to sons who can dig holes."

Taro Yamauchi, who has the blood of the Shimoyama Yamauchi clan and the Uesugi clan in charge, will definitely not be an easy person in the future.

Yamauchi Taro quietly sat back next to Yamauchi Yoshiharu, and Yamauchi Yoshiharu touched Yamauchi Taro's little head. Yamauchi Taro didn't have his hair braided or anything like that, not even a simple horn. Her black hair hangs naturally on her back, as if she were carrying Yamauchi Yoshikatsu's Nanban Tou.

It’s so similar, so much like it!

This is Yoshikatsu Yamauchi!

Especially Hosokawa Saime, who grew up with Yamauchi Yoshikatsu, her eyes were filled with brilliance, as if she was comparing herself with the familiar person in her memory.

"It's time to choose companions and playmates for His Highness. Your Highness is a member of the shogunate, so he should have the dignity that matches his status."

Hosokawa Saime suggested selecting retainers under the Yamauchi clan and boys of suitable age from Gaibo's family to "build a team" for Yamauchi Taro. This is the most normal thing. If it is a normal heir of a daimyo lord who has been taught by his father and brother, he will naturally have attendants.

Yamauchi Yoshiharu was noncommittal and suddenly asked, "Is there any talent in Sujini's family that you can recommend?"

Mrs. Longtail obviously didn't expect that this kind of thing would extend to her. How could she choose to choose an attendant from another house? This is simply impossible.

However, Yamauchi Yoshiharu actually asked her first instead of asking others. The reason for this is a bit confusing.

"This matter should be decided by my father and brother, how can I ask this question to a young woman." Mrs. Nagao avoided the question, first clarifying herself, and then pointed out that this matter should be discussed by Yamauchi Yoshiharu and Uesugi Teruhu. He didn't completely reject the Uesugi family's sending someone, but he picked himself out.

Yamauchi Yoshiharu nodded inexplicably, "Ogasawara Shinshu's son Yukimatsumaru has been sent to the mansion, this is inevitable."

Ogasawara Yukimatsumaru is naturally the future Ogasawara Hidemasa (Sadmasa). He is the same year as Yamauchi Taro, but in fact he has a stronger sense of hostage. A three-year-old child cannot be expected to take care of another three-year-old child in name only.

"The children in the palace and the Izumo family are a bit too old. They are already in their early ten years, so they are not suitable. (Murakami) Wuohmaru is about to become a primogenitor on the 15th this year, so it is even more inappropriate."

Yamauchi Yoshiharu must first consider the people closest to him. Isshiki Miyauchi's son is the son of a family retainer, and Yamauchi Izumomomo's grandson is Taro's uncle, which is actually the most suitable.

Murakami Takemaru is the son-in-law of Yamauchi Yoshiharu, and he can only rely on the Yamauchi family to restore his old territory, and it is impossible for him to vote for others. Loyalty is also relatively reliable, but unfortunately it is too big.

"His Royal Highness Taro Asahina is eight years old and is at the gate of the castle." Hosokawa Saime mentioned a candidate.

This person can be considered the son-in-law of Yamauchi Yoshiharu, but his wife is actually the daughter of Uncle Tsunaliang and is considered an adopted daughter. However, integrating him into Taro Yamauchi's entourage can strengthen the relationship with the Asahina clan, and this strategy is feasible.

"Well, yes, Asahina Enie will not mind." Yamauchi Yoshiharu approved this candidate.

"Actually, there is another person who is also a good talent. After I met him, I was deeply impressed by his sensitivity, eagerness to learn, and thirst for knowledge." There are no children in Xiaopingtai's pocket, but it does not prevent Xiaopingtai from recommending someone who is absolutely reliable. candidate.

"Whose son is it?" Yamauchi Yoshiharu tilted his head and looked at Xiaopingta.

"Matsushita Husong, the son of the lord of Yuanjiang Toutuo Temple, Matsushita Yaraku, was five years old." Xiao Pingtai immediately pushed Husong out.

"Hey, if I remember correctly, Matsushita Gagaku's wife remarried, right? This child turns out to be the child of the Ii family, right?" Yamauchi Yoshiharu is very knowledgeable about the great people under his command, and all the basic information is printed in his mind. .

"Yes, but Matsushita Gaara has no legitimate son, only one daughter, who is also under the city. In the future, the Matsushita family will also fall on this Husong." Xiaoping Tai asked earlier, after Matsushita Ao's first wife only gave birth to a daughter. Just die.

It has been more than two years since Mr. Okuyama remarried and he has not seen a single sound. There is a high probability that Husong married his "sister" and inherited the Matsushita family business, leading hundreds of Matsushita to fight for the Yamauchi family.

Yamauchi Yoshiharu nodded now, but secretly ordered Xiaoheita to check if the Matsushita family of Matsushita Ao's clan had any extra sons, so as to avoid any complications.

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So a few days later, Ogasawara Sadaki, Asahina Taitomo, and Matsushita Ao knelt in front of Yamauchi Taro. The reason was naturally very simple. Yamauchi Yoshiharu reached out and asked them for a son.

The three of them didn't even fart. Instead, their sons were used as hostages for the Yamauchi family, and it was better to be the attendant of Yamauchi Taro.

So the three children, Ogasawara Yukimatsumaru (3), Matsushita Toramatsu (5), and Asahina Taro (8), were taken by their father to bow to Taro Yamauchi respectfully, and became Taro Yamauchi's first team.

In addition, there is actually another one, which is half sold and half given away. After Yamauchi Taro was born, it was reasonable to find a nanny for him. To prevent Mrs. Longtail from having insufficient or no milk supply.

Therefore, Taro Yamauchi actually has a milk brother, just like Ikeda Kanko and Oda Nobunaga. They grew up eating a mouthful of milk. They are not milk brothers who have inheritance power struggles. It is very difficult to think about the relationship well.

At that time, Mrs. Nagao was pregnant, so it stands to reason that she should find a pregnant woman from the important minister's family or a woman who had just given birth to be the wet nurse. But after looking around, except for Uncle Tsunaliang's side room, none of the important ministers' families had suitable candidates.

At that time, they were still holding their children hostage in Kakegawa Castle, and could not leave.

In desperation, he could only find a wet nurse among the middle and low-level samurai retainers. So the wife of Kasuga Shinbei, a local samurai in Ina, entered the city.

She brought a son to the city with her at that time. The child was quite cute. His nickname was Gensuke, which was exactly the same as the famous Kasaka. He was now four years old. I will also serve as an attendant to Yamauchi Taro, so I can rest assured.

After preliminary confirmation, the new book was indeed the starting point and failed to pass the review without reason, so it was stillborn.