Maeda Yoshida was so angry that Otani Yoshitsugi was yelling at him that he was so shocked that he was sweating profusely. His head, which was hot from the victory, finally calmed down.
When she came back to her senses, she realized what wrong things she had done and how her actions were worthy of the Lord's sincere trust and trust.
Feeling remorseful, he simply made a gesture of sitting down on Otani Yoshitsugi.
"I'm sorry, I was wrong!"
Otani Yoshitsugi breathed out, she was really afraid that Maeda would be obsessed with interests.
Her power is far inferior to Maeda's interests. If this guy is too hot-headed and refuses to look back, Shiba will be in big trouble in recent years.
Otani Yoshitsugi also stood down and said to Maeda.
"Sorry, I went too far."
Maeda said.
"Ji Jiji, please continue to support me and help me."
Otani Yoshitsugi nodded.
"This is natural, don't worry, I will be on your side.
It's just that the time has not come yet, so don't be impatient, there is only so much time to come. "
"I see."
The two looked at each other and smiled, their worries gone.
———
In Sawayama Castle, Asai's army was stationed here, and the Rokkaku family had no choice but to retreat. Asai Nagamasa once again led the Kitanomi samurai family to defeat foreign enemies, and their reputation became even greater.
The Todo family's mother and daughter, who obeyed orders in the army, also had a dispute in their own camp.
Fujido Takatora asked as he didn't understand his mother's operation.
"Mother, you are neither willing to accept the favor of Nagamasa Asai, nor are you willing to listen to the good intentions of Maeda's interests.
Zi Gu Zi wrote a letter to Nizi Katsuhisa, clarifying his attitude of refusing the reward. Wouldn't this embarrass Maeda's interests?
What benefit will you bring to our Todo family by doing this? We worked hard in Omi, but in the end we did not get any benefits, and our efforts were all in vain. "
Tora Tora looked at his daughter and said slowly.
"So what do you want me to do?
If we accept the reward from the Asai family, can we still be regarded as Shiba's ministers?
Or are you just following Maeda's interests and messing around, stirring up the discord within the Shiba family and making other samurai lords laugh? "
Todo Takatora couldn't refute, but she just wasn't convinced.
"Todo's tie is caught between the north and south Omi, and the Asai family and the Rokkaku family don't trust my family. If this continues, the family business will be difficult to protect.
Either build a good relationship with the Asai family, or jump out of Omi and run some territory in Kitaiga. You have to think of a way out, right? "
Tora Tora heard his daughter's complaints and sneered.
"You have to understand clearly that we are ministers of the Shiba family and we must not accept rewards from the Asai family. You are showing favor to Asai Nagamasa, but where are you putting the master's family?
Confused!
The territory of Kitaiga is not something my family can covet, it is Mitsuhide Akechi’s territory.
The dispute between her and Maeda Yoshida is a big trouble related to the Lord's marriage. How can we get involved? Of course the further away the better!
What's more, for this battle, my family's armaments were all transferred to Lake Biwa via Kyoto.
Akechi Mitsuhide contributed a lot in Kyoto. As soon as the war ended, my family turned against us. Stealing her territory and slapping her in the face, is Mitsuhide Akechi so easy to bully?
Has your greed blinded you? Can't you see the root cause? "
Toudo Takatora knew that what his mother said was reasonable, but she was still a little reluctant and muttered.
"I understand the truth, but this whole work has been in vain. It's really..."
Tora Tora sighed and advised his daughter.
"Gao Hu, you are young and successful, and you don't know that the world is difficult.
It took me half my life to realize that the status of the Todo family today was not easy to achieve.
I know you are dissatisfied. You are lucky, you get fame and wealth easily, but you don't know how to cherish it.
But remember, our Todo family was originally a wild dog from Omi, and we were taken in by Lord Kenshin and became what we are today.
We are the dogs of Mr. Qianxin. We will bite whomever he tells us to bite. We should not try to grab credit or compete for profit.
Our Lord is a just person, and he will reward us fairly. Do you know how precious and lucky it is to meet such a Lord?
Mother will not harm you or the Todo family. You have to believe me. "
Seeing his mother's sincerity, Todo Takatora was speechless and could only nod in agreement, but he didn't take his mother's worries seriously.
As she is aligned with Maeda's interests and Otani Yoshitsugi, she should of course stand on the side of Maeda's interests and strive for more benefits.
Asai Nagamasa wanted to reward him, so why did the Toudo family push it out? This is what I have earned with all my strength, and the master will not say anything.
In her opinion, her mother was just timid. She had finally lived a good life for a few days, but she had lost all the courage and courage she had in those days. Her submissiveness was disappointing.
One day, when she takes charge of the Todo family, she will be able to make everything possible and make the family business more prosperous.
Takatora Toudo was not convinced. The master was a man after all, and women still had the final say in this world. He should find a way out and continue to move forward.
———
Todo Toradaka acted arbitrarily and suppressed his daughter's dissatisfaction, depriving the Todo family of their great contribution to the Omi war.
Not far away, in the castle tower of Sawayama Castle, Asai Nagamasa lost the majesty of Ren Zhan Renjie, and he wandered like a helpless child.
She and Akao Kiyosuna were the only ones in the room.
The Asai Akao family is a kindred family, and they both prosper and suffer. As the governor of the Akao family, Kiyotsuna plays an important role in the Asai family.
In front of the two of them was a letter from Owari. This time, it was not sent through the Shiba family channel, but a letter sent directly from Oda Nobunaga.
Asai Nagamasa threw the letter on the document, exhaled and said.
"His Majesty Oda is too anxious, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to communicate in the future. The alliance between the two families was brokered by the Shiba family.
Now she insists on being kind to the Asai family, but she goes beyond the Shiba family to attack me directly, which is too arrogant. "
When Akao Kiyosuna saw Asai Nagamasa talking about him, he knew that she was repulsed and secretly sighed, I still have to be the bad guy.
Akao Kiyosuna said solemnly.
“In any case, the Mino Isshiki family retreated without a fight this time, and it was indeed the Owari Oda family’s great efforts.
His Highness Oda is eager to marry into my family, which is also a good thing for my family.
Kitanomi is the heart of the world, and is watched by various daimyo. Without the help of stable allies, the Asai family's strength is too weak. "
There was a faint hint of approval of the marriage in Akao Kiyosuna's words, which made Asai Nagamasa smile bitterly and be speechless. Is he still unable to escape this result?
she struggled.
"Akaao-sama, do you agree with Lord Oda? Do you think I should marry Lord Oda as my husband?
But if she contacted me directly beyond the Sibo family, would it affect the relationship between my family and the Sibo family? "
Akao Kiyosuna sighed when he saw Asai Nagamasa still evading.
“Your Highness, my Highness.
The Mino Isshiki family has retreated, and the Rokkaku family has retreated, but my family is still weak and we need allies!
This time Xinsanjun helped my family resist foreign enemies, and it also made us lose the name of forcibly integrating them.
The situation in the Asai family is dangerous.
I know you can't let go of that person in your heart, but he is already Odaisho! It's impossible for you! Why haven't you woke up yet? "
Asai Nagamasa looked pale, and her little thoughts were revealed by Akao Kiyosuna.
She never forgot about that young man. The affection hidden in her heart was like a mirror, and she had to face reality.
What is reality? It is the Asai family that is in danger, and it is the Asai family that needs the powerful ally of the Oda family.
The Rokkaku family lost the three Kitaomi counties in the Norada battle, but the Asai family did not take advantage either.
The samurai family of the three counties claimed to be surrendered, but the military and food services were ignored. In fact, the strength of the Asai family was not enhanced.
But this time, Todo Toradaka contacted Inuyama, and the samurai families of the two counties of Aichi supported the Asai family in their fight. Asai Nagamasa even lost the moral basis to forcibly integrate them.
We can't just use these martial arts families and then swallow up their territory later and force them to pay military and food services, right?
The Asai family is not a strong daimyo, and doing so will make the Kitaomi samurai uneasy and shake the foundation of their rule.
The Rokkaku family and the Mino Isshiki family were still far stronger than the Asai family, even if they could not quickly swallow up the new three counties.
If they join forces to attack again, will the next battle be as smooth as this one?
Behind the Mino Isshiki family, the powerful Owari Oda family extended a hand to the Asai family. Is Asai Nagamasa qualified to refuse?
Asai Nagamasa looked down at Oda Nobunaga's letter and felt that his eyes were gradually blurring, as if he could see the back of the young man walking farther and farther away.
It was impossible. The last chance was broken. Asai Nagamasa touched his cheek, which was already moist.
Am I crying?
In front of her, Akao Kiyosuna couldn't help but shake his head and sighed.
It is reasonable that Shiba Yoshigage is unparalleled in his brilliance, and that he helped Nagamasa Asai, who was in love for the first time, to secretly express his love for the governor.
But the Wu family is in troubled times, and feelings are ultimately not worth the importance of family business.
Asai Nagamasa had calmed down by this time, slowly wiped away his tears and said calmly.
"I have made up my mind to marry into the Oda family and marry Lord Oda City as my husband."
