Maeda Toshiie exchanged a few words with the warriors sitting here, but Lin Xiuzhen looked a little unnatural.
The Maeda family was originally under the Lin family. During the Battle of Inao, Maeda Toshiie convinced his mother, Maeda Toshimasa, to stab the Lin family in the back.
Now that time has passed, she, the writing elder of the Oda family, has declined, and she has long lost the ambition to settle accounts with the Maeda family.
Subsequently, under the chairmanship of Shibata Katsuie, the military review began.
Spring plowing has come to an end in various places, and the forces of various countries are beginning to make moves again.
Mino Isshiki Yoshiryu and Rokkaku Yoshiken joined forces with the intention of flanking Kitanomi after the spring plowing.
This incident made Oda Nobunaga cry out helplessly. She had just swallowed Owari, and no matter how fast she digested it, she could not catch up with Haruo and go to war. She could only watch helplessly as Isshiki Yoshiryu conquered Kitaomi and expanded his power.
In the Oda family, the dispute over the East-West Mino strategy also aroused different thoughts among the retainers, and Shibata Katsuie faced great pressure.
The Higashi Mino strategy she proposed was actually slapped in the face by a little loyal man under Niwa Nagahide.
If you can't defend your dignity with the results of the battle and your prestige is damaged, life will be difficult in the future.
Oda Nobunaga's attitude is ambiguous, but judging from the supportive attitude of both the East and West Mino Raiders, the governor is still waiting and watching.
Shibata Katsuie glanced at the scene. All those sitting there were old martial artists from Shimo-Owari.
"I believe everyone knows that my East Meinong strategy was blocked by a little monkey and I was completely embarrassed at the big review.
If I can't make some achievements this year, I'm afraid I won't be able to gain a foothold in the Oda family again in the future. "
The next girl snorted and supported her.
"Master Shibata, all the ladies here know your ability.
Why should you take it to heart if a little thing comes out from nowhere and doesn't understand the rules?
Next time we meet, I'll chop it up for you. "
This person spoke carelessly and was none other than Sakuma Nobumori.
Before Oda Nobuyuki's rebellion, the Sakuma family clearly sided with Oda Nobunaga.
Sakuma Nobumori also made great contributions to Okehazama. He was very proud of his ambition and had few scruples about what he said.
Shibata Katsuie smiled and bowed slightly to express his gratitude.
In addition to Oda Nobunaga's group of direct ministers, the family retainers were mainly divided into two groups.
One is the military commander faction headed by Shibata Katsuie, who is willing to follow Oda Nobunaga to expand territory and make new achievements.
The second is the conservatives, who feel that taking over the entire Owari Kingdom is already an achievement, and they should live a good life behind closed doors. The leaders are Lin Xiuzhen, Sakuma Nobumori and others.
Shibata Katsuie disagreed with Sakuma Nobumori's words. Although he was not as passive as Lin Xiuzhen to avoid fighting, his fighting spirit was not strong, and he was at best peaceful.
What Shibata Katsuie values most about the Sakuma family is her former brother's daughter, Sakuma Morimasa.
She asked as she saw Maeda Toshiie looking around.
"Li Jiaji, who are you looking for?"
Maeda Toshiie answered with a smile.
"Nothing, I'm just curious why the Takigawa family didn't come."
The elegant warrior Ji next to him bowed slightly to apologize, and then interjected.
"Takigawa Ichimasu was called by Ikeda Tsuneaki-sama to help manage the mother-in-laws. The strength of the Takigawa family was sent there, so naturally they didn't come."
The speaker was Sasaki Narimasa. She looked at Maeda Toshiya with pity in her eyes, and she really couldn't figure out why she ran away.
If Maeda Toshiie does not leave the Oda family, even if Takigawa Kazumasu and Ikeda Tsuneaki have a irreversible relationship, it will not be her turn to preside over the mother-in-law clan.
Now, the Takigawa family has gained an advantage. They have climbed to a high branch and have a channel to show their face in front of their master. They are about to become prosperous.
Sasaki Narimasa also actively moved closer to Oda Nobunaga, but he couldn't get in for a while.
Maeda Toshiie smiled at her and bowed to thank her for her answer.
The Oda retainers group had many problems and was complicated internally. Oda Nobunaga also had bad intentions when he sent most of the members to Inuyama Castle to be commanded by Shibata Katsuie.
For this careerist who strives for the top, the most annoying thing is his lack of ambition. If she were to find out who was trying to cheat, she might not end well in the future.
Shibata Katsuie wanted to say something to cheer him up, but he was first interrupted by Sakuma Nobumori, and then met Maeda Toshiie who was talking to him, and the atmosphere cooled down for a while.
She was a little unhappy and asked about Maeda Toshiie.
"I heard that Li Jiaji gave advice to the little monkey. She has already made some moves after going to Simeon?"
Maeda Toshiie looked at Shibata Katsuie with a half-smile but not a smile. This seemingly straightforward soldier was actually very thoughtful.
Although he looked down on Kinoshita Hideyoshi, he kept a close eye on him in private.
"Shibata-sama is overly worried. I just made some suggestions and asked her to go to Simeon to see where it is convenient to build a city."
Shibata Katsuie squinted his eyes and thought for a while before saying.
"Li Jiaji is very powerful. This is indeed a solution. If you can't go to the south bank, go to the north bank. I'm afraid this monkey is too weak and ruins your good idea."
Maeda Toshiie shook his head.
"The difficulty lies in building the city without having to fight hard. As long as Niwa-sama's supplies, farmers and soldiers can keep up, Kinoshita Hideyoshi is still expected to achieve his goal.
I estimate that she will build a city in the Sumama area, located above the sources of many rivers. It can be attacked, retreated and defended. "
Shibata Katsuie frowned and said displeased.
"Does Li Jiaji have any dissatisfaction with me by speaking to that monkey like this?"
Maeda Toshiie shook his head and said sincerely.
"Shibata-sama, the West Merion strategy is beneficial to us, so we should be happy to see its success."
Shibata Katsuie and the Zaihime samurai immediately became interested, and both looked at Maeda Toshiie and listened to her continue.
“Inabayama Castle is located in the center of Mino, with east and west Mino on the left and right.
Although the center can take care of the left and right, what should she do if something happens to both sides?
Ximenondo is affiliated with the martial arts family and has many thoughts. Fighting comes next, the focus is on attacking the mind, and dissension is more effective than battle formation.
East Meinong is more stable than West Meinong, so Isshiki Yilong is relatively assured.
While she is paying attention to the Ximeno warrior family, we will capture a city today and a village tomorrow, invading and cannibalizing. By the time she reacted, the situation was over.
The most important thing is that fighting in this way will save supplies and will not increase the burden on each of our families. "
Shibata Katsuie nodded silently, it made sense.
Oda Nobunaga threw most of the book to the generation, and he must have asked them to support the war with military supplies and reduce the consumption of the master's family.
But everyone has selfish motives, and it is always good to lose less.
Maeda Toshiie is right, let that monkey cause trouble in West Merion and attract the attention of Yoshiryu Isshiki, while we work in East Merion in a low-key manner and eat at affordable prices!
Shibata Katsuie asked with a smile.
"Then do you have any strategies?"
Maeda Toshiie nodded and said.
"When Shibata-sama asks, I will make a fool of myself.
Inuyama Castle is on the south bank of the Kiso River, opposite Unuma Castle, and Sarugagaku Castle is blocking our troops from crossing the river.
As long as we capture these two cities, our army will be able to advance and retreat freely, and enter and exit Dongmeinong as if it were an uninhabited territory.
Therefore, after spring plowing, the two cities were captured in a surprise attack, and then they lay in wait and slowly eroded. "
Shibata Katsuie laughed.
"Heroes and women see the same thing, Li Jiaji and I think alike.
Isshiki Yoshiryu thought that the Oda family was unable to make the Northern Expedition, so he went to Kitaomi to fight with peace of mind.
But although I don't have that much supplies to attack Higashi Merion, it is still enough for each family to squeeze out military supplies and capture the cities of Unuma and Sarugaku.
She didn't expect me to do this, so it was the best time.
Catch them unprepared and strike them down with a single blow! "
Maeda Toshiie bowed.
"Shibata-sama is wise."
Shibata Katsuie waved his hands proudly, and Lin Xiuzhen suddenly spoke.
"I wonder if the governor will support us with some supplies."
Shibata Katsuie's face instantly darkened and he glanced at her.
The two became strangers after the Battle of Inao, and Lin Xiuzhen's ugly behavior after her defeat made Shibata Katsuie despise him.
She said coldly.
"His Highness is busy organizing household chores. It's just a small matter between two cities. Can't we handle it ourselves? Do we have to trouble the house governor?"
Lin Xiuzhen remained silent, but Maeda Toshiie was curious and asked.
"What has His Majesty Oda been busy with recently?"
Shibata Katsuie was stunned for a moment, not sure whether he should say anything.
After all, Maeda Toshiie is a servant of the Shiba family, so it would be inappropriate to tell her about the administration of the Oda family governor.
She was still hesitating, but Sakuma Nobumori on the side was already talking unabashedly.
"Recently, His Highness has been busy reforming the military system. He said that he will establish two new positions: Ashigaru General and Ashigaru Chief, both of which will be held by Hime Samurai. However, Ashigaru will be allowed to rise to the position through meritorious service.
I just don't understand what the use of these wastes is if His Highness attaches so much importance to them. "
Sasaki Narimasa followed calmly.
"This Ashigaru military system seems to have come from the Shiba Territory."
Everyone's eyes turned to Maeda Toshiya, with doubts and vigilance.
Maeda Toshiie said without changing his expression.
"The Ashigaru Law of the Shiba family was created by me. I just take care of the descendants of the Ashgaru family members and provide some food to support the family."
She didn't lie.
Giving some money and food is a trivial matter, but giving Ashgaru a way to advance is a major matter that infringes on the interests of all samurai families.
Oda Nobunaga could do it, but others would not dare to say it even if they scolded him in their hearts. If she, Toshiie Maeda, were to be the instigator, she would definitely die.
In fact, the Shiba family also has a way to rise, and that is for those with outstanding military achievements to become the bride-in-law of the samurai family and be given the status of a samurai.
This approach is not flattering to a few people, and it is in line with the rules of the Wu family, so it is not excessive.
The hostesses dispersed their hostility.
After just a while, under Maeda Toshiie's calm appearance, his back was soaked with cold sweat, which showed the great pressure.
Shibata Katsuie shook his head. He didn't want to say much about his master, so he changed the topic.
"Don't say a few words, Your Highness has his own considerations, all for the sake of the prosperity of the family business.
It is said that they are still summoning merchants these days to demolish customs offices and music halls in various places. I don’t know if it has any effect. "
Maeda Toshiie listened silently to the Oda retainers revealing the family governor's administrative measures, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.
