A tour of Japan's Warring States Period

Matsudaira Ieyasu suffered a serious fall this time, and he was given a good lesson by the iron fist of feudalism.

As for how he begged his grandfather to sue his grandmother for reinforcements and recognize him as his elder brother, this had nothing to do with Xiao Pingtai. Anyway, he can't die, just like Xiaoqiang who can't be trampled to death.

After mentioning this, Xiaoheita thought of Honda Masanobu again, and felt a little itchy in her heart.

Let's all stay for dinner first. It's about to be served. We'll rush back in the snow to start cooking again. We don't know when we'll eat. It's better to leave Xiao Pingtai to make a meal. If there are more people and more pairs of chopsticks, Xiao Pingtai is not short of a few liters of rice.

While the women were in the kitchen cooking, Xiaoping Tai wrote a letter and wrapped it carefully. He handed it over to Aji and asked him to transfer it tomorrow to the envoy who travels to Hamamatsu every day, and from Kitahata University to Uden Nagateru in Yoshida Castle.

Think back to think, talk back to talk. Please pay more attention to Uden Nagateru and ask if there is anyone named Honda Masanobu among the generals. If there is a young Taira who is willing to hire him with a salary of fifty guan.

If he has any other conditions, as long as they are not excessive, he can agree to them first on behalf of Xiaopingtai. Anyway, Honda Masanobu is worth the price, so it is more important to get him.

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"Masuke, have the ashigaru positions been filled?"

During the break between meals, Koheta held a bowl and asked Sakakihara Nagamasa who was sitting next to him.

"The positions have been filled, but there are too many iron cannons missing. We are still short of 100 cannons."

Xiaoheita nodded. The production of iron cannons under Fuchu City was limited. The needs of the troops directly under the Yamauchi family had to be met first, and then it was the retainers' turn to purchase more. You can buy some iron cannons over at Kasuga Mountain, but you can only get ten or eight in a month.

Teruhora Uesugi always sticks to his eldest uncle Takanashi Masanoori first. After all, Kaijin Castle is a flat city and needs to be strengthened for defense.

"Slowly make up for the deficient parts, and take this opportunity to let them practice their spear skills. They can't waste time without iron cannons. The more they practice, the more they will be able to save their lives on the battlefield."

That's what Koheita mentioned. Nanaki and Sakakibara Nagamasa brought Koheita's regular ashigaru and trained them regularly, and they would not let these ashigaru go lightly.

"By the way, Danzheng, the last time we fought together at Tsukinotakeguchi, we also lost a lot of Tōmaru, and we are still missing dozens of them."

"Okay, after spring, I will have someone try to order a batch under Hamamatsu Castle."

The men drank and ate together and talked about military and political affairs. The women also sat down in the next room and started eating. Everyone gathered around A Ling, saying that these parents were short-lived.

Just kidding, some people say that the more people eat, the more delicious the food will be, and you will eat more without realizing it. This is probably the truth.

"Now, Murakami Zumayun is here to visit." Qi Gui's sister A Rong trotted in lightly and said to Xiao Ping Tai.

"Zuo Mayun is here? Invite him in."

It's strange that Koheita remembers that Murakami Yoshimitsu is now Yamauchi Yoshiharu's close advisor and is accompanying him at Komaba. Coming to visit overnight, something big must have happened, otherwise he wouldn't have been sent out.

Just as he was thinking about it, Murakami Yoshimitsu was introduced into the house by Ah Rong, and Xiao Pingtai and others stood up to greet him. Everyone was sitting on the floor, so it wasn't too much trouble to get up.

"Aya, go get another table and invite Zuoma Yun to dinner." Xiaoheita said and took Murakami Yoshimitsu's hand. Everyone understood and took two steps back, giving way to Murakami Yoshimitsu. position of one.

"Then it's better to be respectful than to obey orders. Let's get it straight." Murakami Yoshimitsu and Kodaira are not outsiders, they have known each other for a long time. Without being polite to Xiao Ping, he sat down.

Ah Rong went to fetch a kapok cushion without being asked. It was a bit cold to sit on the ground directly, which was not the way to entertain guests.

Murakami Yoshimitsu glanced at Ah Rong for a few times, thanked him, took the cushion, and stuffed it under his buttocks. Xiao Nai also used a small table to bring a meal to Murakami Yoshimitsu, and brought over an extra bottle of wine.

Koheta filled a plate of wine, took a sip first, and then handed it to Murakami Yoshimitsu. [Note 1] Murakami Yoshimitsu raised his hands high and took the wine plate from Xiaoheita. He drank a sip of hot wine, his face was rosy, and he praised him repeatedly.

"Isn't Zuo Mayun the attendant with His Highness? Why are you back in Fuzhong City?"

After eating, he still had to ask Kodaira. Something must have happened to Yamauchi Yoshiharu over at Komaba.

Murakami Yoshimitsu quickly put down the wine plate in his hand and sorted out his thoughts a little.

"Of course there is a great news. After all, my uncle Zaemon has been crowned Lord of the 3,500-kan Bunmata-mata Castle in Toyoda County, Enshu this afternoon!"

"What!"

Xiaoping Tai couldn't digest such a big news for a while. Uncle Tsunaliang was named the Lord of the Three Thousand Five Hundred Guan City!

This time he was clearly just leading troops to Suruga Province's Shita County to guard against the Suruga Army Corps of the Takeda Army. Although he had made many contributions in the past, he had been rewarded to some extent, so why did he suddenly increase his title to 3,500 kan.

You must know that the Hosokawa family, the head of the family lineage, currently only has three thousand gu in Takato Castle, Shinano Ina County.

With this title, Uncle Tsunali suddenly became the head of the Yamauchi clan's retainers. At the same time, even an important town like Futamata Castle was awarded to him, which is simply incredible.

"That's right, His Highness has written a monogram and sent me to Yuanzhou to deliver the message."

Murakami Yoshimitsu gently took out a carefully folded letter from his arms, and Xiaoheita took it and took a look.

It is indeed the 3500-kan Zhixingan blockade of Futamata Castle in Toyoda County, Enshu!

Koheita's mind is very messed up. He has fought dozens of battles and has made many achievements. Now he has only added 2,100 kanmon to Nojima, Ina County, Shinano. Uncle Tsunasu unexpectedly surpassed Xiaoheita overnight.

Is it possible that Yamauchi Yoshinori is old and confused? Not awake?

Nope! I just went to see Hosokawa Harimeo yesterday!

Or was Heita Koheta's sister Matsugizen taking advantage of Yamauchi Yoshiharu's current lack of energy to deceive him and make a big deal for his father?

It’s impossible! Yamauchi Yoshiji is a good person. How could he listen to what a little girl said before he was terminally ill?

"Where did you start talking about this matter? There was no news yesterday, so why was the verdict suddenly issued today."

"I don't know this. Your Highness is arbitrary. How can I and other ministers guess it?"

Murakami Yoshimitsu took back his posture and folded it up to place it close to his body. He just tilted his head and could not touch the ruling power of the Yamauchi family. Indeed, he would not know the reason for such a big event.

Not only was this a reward far beyond ordinary people, but the retainer's first act of knowledge and deeds didn't mean he put Uncle Tsunliang on the fire?

What is Yamauchi Yoshiharu thinking?

[Note 1]: It’s really not unhygienic or drinking water. Just do as the Romans do. This is the behavior that shows the closeness between two people or brings them closer together. It's really not a strange thing, everyone did it at that time.