Maeda Toshiie received Nobunaga's order and rushed back to Arakko Castle overnight.
There were bright lights inside and outside the city, and there were constant noises. The whole city was mobilizing, and they didn't dare to waste time and go straight to the residence of their mother, Maeda Toshimasa.
"Mother, the Li family is back."
Late at night, Li Chang didn't rest. He was sitting indoors wondering what he was thinking. He was interrupted by Lijia's call and came back to his senses.
"The Li family is back. People tend to lose focus easily when they get older."
"Mother, please send troops to assist His Highness Oda Nobunaga!"
The Li family knew that the time was urgent, so they didn't want to be verbose, so a Tuxia seat asked.
"The Toshi family, the Maeda family belongs to the Lin family. A retainer's retainer is not a retainer. Do you understand?"
Li Chang looked seriously at Li Jia who was lying on the ground and said.
The relationship between lords in the feudal era was very complicated. The lord's granting of the territory to his vassal, Tomoyuki, formed a subordination contract of public reward, while the lord's granting of the territory to his retainer, Tomoyuki, formed a subordination contract again.
So are Naomi's retainers related to the lord? No, they were only loyal to their direct lords.
The Maeda family is the main force of the Lin family. If the Lin family wants to attack Oda Nobunaga, the Maeda family will follow. Maeda Toshiie is Oda Nobunaga's direct minister, so let's fight against each other on the battlefield.
This is the cruel reality and the rules of the martial arts family.
"Riku has already taken the Jiji Samurai and Ashigaru to join Master Lin Xiuzhen. Now the city is just gathering farmers and soldiers to prepare the follow-up food, grass and weapons."
"How come it's so fast?"
Li Jia said in surprise.
Li Chang chuckled.
"I just recalled the years of fighting fiercely with our ancestor, His Highness Oda Nobhide. It's really nostalgic. His Highness Nobunaga looked down on us old people so much.
I can see through her thoughts, let alone Mr. Shibata. They were all rolled out among the dead. If he hadn't been alert at all, Mr. Shibata would have died long ago. "
Sighing, Li Chang continued to speak to Li Jia.
"The Oda family has been unstable for too long because of the position of the family governor. If it can be resolved quickly this time, it will not be a bad thing for the Oda family.
No matter who is in charge, it will be the same, as long as the family can settle down. "
Li Jia stood up in confusion and looked directly at Li Chang.
"It's different! His Highness Nobunaga and His Highness Nobuyuki are completely different! Although His Highness Nobunaga has a weird temper, he is ruthless in his actions.
But she is an ideal and ambitious Samurai Hime who dares to do something. The Oda family will surely accomplish something great by following her.
But His Highness Nobuyuki is indecisive and has a weak character.
Mother, Ashikaga General can't even resist the invasion of the Miyoshi family, the world is already in chaos! Can Lord Nobuyuki protect the Oda family in these troubled times?
Not to mention the distance, but the Kamiowari Oda Nobuan and Mino's Yoshiryu Saito who are very close at hand, can she resist! "
Li Chang shook his head.
"It's useless to say this. Lord Shibata has seen through His Highness Nobunaga's strategy. With the rapid advance of troops, Qingzhou City cannot be defended."
Li Jia looked at his mother and said.
"Qingzhou City has not yet fallen. After taking over as the governor of the family, Lord Nobunaga raised troops through his direct leadership. All the horse warriors were fifty warriors with a salary of over 30 kuans and high martial arts skills.
I am the master of writing in the mother's clothes. These Ji warriors are skilled in bows and horses, and have elite soldiers and armor. I raise them more than three thousand guans every year.
Ikeda Tsuneaki, written by Ma Huizhong, is the sister-in-law of His Highness Nobunaga. She is loyal and will definitely fight to the end.
His Highness also has a reserve team of two adults, Mori Katsunari and Kawajiri Hidetaka, who practice day and night to prepare for war all year round.
The two men had great military exploits and were both from the Mino martial arts family. Although Shibata-sama is the chief warrior in the family, the Owari and Mino factions in the army have always disliked each other, and it is impossible for them to surrender to Shibata-sama.
No matter how good the plan is, in the end the battle array will be more powerful than the generals.
His Highness Nobunaga has been working hard for a long time, how can he be compared to those who do nothing?
Mother, you have been on the battlefield for a long time, how can you conclude that His Highness Nobunaga will be defeated! "
Maeda Toshimasa was speechless by Toshiya. What happened on the battlefield could never be accurate.
"That's why His Highness Nobuyuki has a good chance of winning."
In the end, Li Chang could only hold back a sentence coldly.
"Mother, what if Nobunaga wins?"
"this.."
"His Royal Highness Nobunaga has a surly character and will be punished. Shibata Katsuie-sama is a veteran in the army, and Hayashi Soo-jeong is the pen of his hometown. They are not targets that can be touched lightly.
But rebellious things will always scare the monkeys! Can His Highness's character let go of the Maeda family who closely follows the Lin family? "
Li Chang finally couldn't sit still anymore, stood up and walked around the room.
"This... it is the rule of the Wu family to follow the master's family closely..."
"Is His Highness Nobunaga a man of rules? I assure you that His Highness has been preparing for this battle since he took over, and the chances of winning are definitely not small."
"Korijiu has set off with his troops, and the Maeda family has no choice."
Li Chang said frustratedly that if she had heard Li Jia's analysis earlier, she might have chosen to delay, but now it was too late.
"It's not too late! The Maeda family still has room for maneuver!"
Li Jia stared at his mother sharply.
"Mother, peasants and soldiers are gathering in the city now. You can take them to help His Highness Nobunaga. Only in this way will the Maeda family be held responsible after His Highness wins."
"But what if His Highness Nobuyuki wins?"
"Then please ask mother to retire. The eldest sister is the young master. My mother is old and fatuous. It is natural for the eldest sister to succeed the family governor."
Li Jia's words brought Li Chang a new choice, and she was confused for a while.
"Didn't I frame Rijiu by doing this?"
"Mother, troubled times have come. This is the fate of the Wu family. In order to continue the family, don't put all your eggs in one basket."
Li Chang was finally convinced.
"Toshiie, you should go back now and express my determination to His Highness Nobunaga. After I have organized the peasants and soldiers, I will personally lead the team to support Qingzhou City.
Tell Your Highness that Shibata-sama has been rushing to the pass overnight and please make preparations in advance. "
Toshiya nodded and finally breathed a sigh of relief. This was the best situation she could get for Nobunaga under the current situation.
Not wanting to waste any more time, she turned around and was about to go back, but Li Chang stopped her.
"If you treat Rijiu like this, interests will never forgive you."
"Everyone is his own master. This is the destiny of the martial arts family. Warrior Ji must have this awareness."
"But Yiyi is not such a Ji warrior..."
After saying that, both of them fell silent. After a while, Li Jia stepped out and walked out.
"Ah, cut..."
Li Yi touched his nose and Yiyin glanced at her.
"Don't catch a cold at a time like this."
"Tch, I haven't had a cold since I was a child. Some villain must be scolding me behind my back."
Li Yi said, and swept the light feet in front of them who were carrying armaments. The few who were swept away only felt a chill on their backs, and unknowingly they had already carried a big pot on their backs.
Yiyin on the side complained in his heart that only fools never catch a cold. .
