The people of the island country and the people of the Celestial Dynasty are similar in race, but the underlying social logic is very different.
Exchanging loyalty for protection and establishing rights and obligations between patrons and dependents is a unique group culture formed by the islanders who have lived on the barren and dangerous volcanic island for a long time.
Oda Nobunaga's approach, in the eyes of the Chinese people who have a great unification complex and advocate an openness to all rivers, may be a change that leads the entire ethnic group to become stronger, and is worthy of praise.
But in the eyes of the islanders, there is no grandiose sentiment of sacrificing the interests of small groups for the sake of the whole. Dependent without shelter, Oda Nobunaga seriously violated the small-group culture on which the islanders relied for survival.
It is not shameful to rely on the strong, nor is it shameful to be bullied by the strong, but in the group culture, the strong should be the leader of their own group and must seek benefits for their own group.
Perhaps the islanders are indeed narrow-minded and short-sighted. But this kind of stubborn protection of the interests of small groups is the most effective way for islanders to survive in the difficult environment of the island country.
In other words, Oda Nobunaga's ambitions were too great, and the small island country could not accommodate her ambitions. The samurai group could not stand her deviance and could not understand her behavior.
Change is never easy. Even in China, those who are determined to change will probably end up unhappy, let alone an island country with a group culture as its core.
Shiba Yiyin is a stranger from another world, and he does not like many of the current conditions of the Wu family society, but he is able to assess the situation, counsel to the point, follow the Romans and actively protect the interests of the Wu family group.
Therefore, in the eyes of the Hime Warriors, the man Shiba Yoshigan is one of their own who belongs to the ruling class, and no matter how powerful Oda Nobunaga is, he is still a traitor to the samurai group and a villain who destroys tradition.
Takeda Nobutora is on the outside and is talking about lightness. She felt that Oda Nobunaga was going against the grain and would not end well.
But she saw that it was difficult for others to shoulder the burden, and Yoshihiro, who was under pressure, was not as optimistic and calm as Takeda Nobutora.
The future of Oda Nobunaga is not within the scope of Yoshibank's consideration. The first thing Yoshibank must consider now is how to win this battle.
Oda Nobunaga has a strong foundation and quick recovery of health. He can't be defeated even if he loses a single battle. But Yiyin has put his entire worth up, and if he loses, he will really be used as a weapon.
The co-leader of the Wu Family Alliance sounds majestic, but in fact the entire camp is filled with unreliable losers. Oda Nobunaga may sound hateful, but his power is actually concentrated in his own hands.
Of course, this war has nothing to do with Takeda Nobutora, who has retired. Yoshihiro brought her here just for the placement of Takeda Rena.
Yoshigan smiled and said to Takeda Nobutora.
"The boss thinks too highly of me.
This world belongs to Warrior Ji, and there are many heroes and heroines who come forward in large numbers to maintain the integrity of the Wu family. I just happened to meet him at the right time, and my shamelessness occupies some false reputation.
I invited you here today because I want to discuss something with you. "
Takeda Nobutora bowed slightly and said.
"Please give me your instructions, Your Majesty Jindo."
Yiyin waved his hand and said.
"It's not a big deal, it's just that the world is difficult and people are unpredictable. I want Reina to join the Tongxin people so that I can protect her more conveniently.
Moreover, Shogun Ashikaga also granted Rena the status of a companion of the Shogunate. It would not be appropriate for her to remain a child.
Therefore, I would like to ask you to serve as Reina Yuan and serve as her person behind the scenes. "
Takeda Nobutora nodded, understanding Yoshiyin's thoughts.
Although Rena is of the Yoshigan bloodline, she was the fruit of Takeda Shingen's forcible cultivation, and her origins are not obvious.
Now we can only stick to the theory of abandoned babies on the roadside and continue to cover our ears in the name of adoption. In fact, everyone knows whose child Rena Takeda is, so doing this is nothing more than pretending to be stupid.
But if you want to do a show, you have to do the whole thing.
Shiba Doshinzu is the center of Shiba's samurai group. It is unreasonable for Rena to join the Doshinzu as a child.
Although the Ashikaga Shogunate only has a false name, the status of the companions given by the shogun is also an important proof that Rena is the heir to the Kai Takeda family, and must be firmly grasped.
Therefore, Reina can only become an adult in Yuan Dynasty and become a Ji warrior.
The Yuanfu of the Wu family is a mess. According to the ancient ceremony, it should be the Yuanfu at the age of twenty, compared with the crown ceremony of the Celestial Dynasty.
But in fact, most Ji warriors cannot wait until they are twenty years old. They often go into battle at the age of ten to fifteen and take on the responsibilities of adults.
Rena's three-year-old Yuanfu is not a funny joke, but the process must be followed again.
As the retired governor of the Takeda family, Takeda Nobutora acted as a hindsight, or guardian, for the adopted daughter adopted by Takeda Shingen, which helped Reina stabilize the orthodox status of her heir.
Yoshigami worked hard for Reina, and Takeda Nobutora was naturally happy to lend a helping hand.
After all, she is her granddaughter. Judging from how much Yoshigage attaches great importance to Rena, it can be imagined that she will compete for the Shiba family property in the future.
Takeda Nobutora bowed and said.
"The foreign minister understands that it all depends on Jinduodian's orders."
Yoshihiro looked at Kosaka Masanobu on the side and smiled.
"Kosaka-hime, Rena is very attached to you. I hope that after Rena becomes Yuanfu, you can become Rena's servant. Is that okay?"
Kosaka Masanobu bowed deeply and said.
"Hi, foreign minister is willing to serve His Highness."
Kosaka Masanobu is Takeda Shingen's true love and her closest confidant.
After Takeda Rena entered the original server, Kosaka Masanobu became Rena's servant and became Rena's direct minister. The relationship between Takeda Shingen and his emperor has been separated by a layer since then.
But Kosaka Masanobu believes that Takeda Shingen doesn't mind, but would really like him to do this.
In the future, Rena will have to survive in the samurai group known as Shiba Doshinzu. She will not have many close followers around her, and Takeda Shingen is not at ease.
But as a general of the Takeda family, Kosaka Masanobu naturally lowered her status in this transfer. For the sake of love and loyalty, she sacrificed her own interests.
Takeda Nobutora said.
"Kosaka Hime Tadayoshi, I will write a letter to Shingen and my daughter to explain this matter, so that the Kousaka family will not be wronged."
Kosaka Masanobu bowed and thanked Takeda Nobutora, Yoshigan said with a smile.
"I intend to give Rena Yuanfu a name, sir, can you allow me to step in and act on my behalf?"
Takeda Nobutora is Takeda Reina's original uniform and wears a black hat, so he naturally has the right to name him. If Yoshiyin wants to name Reina, he must get her consent.
Takeda Nobutora smiled.
"Your Majesty gives you a name. It's a favor and a gift, and it's natural. May I ask, Your Majesty, what name do you want to give Linnai?"
Yiyin smiled.
"I intend to give Reina the name of Yoshinobu. Let's call her Yoshinobu Takeda. What do you think, Sir?"
"Your Majesty's love is naturally good."
Takeda Nobutora was thoughtful.
Although Reina is an abandoned baby on the surface, Yoshigami will never allow his daughter to be truly nameless and without status. You must know that the Wu family has a strict social hierarchy, and family pedigree and family status are indispensable.
Although the idea of abandoning a baby is to deceive others, in the future, this statement may not be a tool for others to despise and suppress Reina.
Therefore, when Yoshigami gave Reina the title of the Shiba family heirloom, it was a disguised acknowledgment of her relationship with him.
The common character of the Takeda family is Nobu. Since Yoshigan's family status is higher than that of Takeda Shingen, the common character of the Takeda family naturally has to be subordinated to the lower character.
The combination of the two is righteousness and faith.
The meaning of this name is almost a clear indication that Takeda Yoshinobu is the daughter of Yoshigan Shiba and Takeda Shingen. She has noble blood and cannot be insulted.
How could Takeda Nobutora extrapolate such a good thing? She still harbored the delusion that Takeda Reina might not be able to inherit the Shiba family.
Takeda Nobutora smiled.
"Yoshinobu Takeda, what a great name. I'll prepare it right away. I'll complete the Yuanfu ceremony for Reina in the next few days."
Yiyin smiled.
"Sorry to bother you, sir."
Takeda Nobutora shook his head, looked at Reina who was playing in the distance, and said.
"No trouble, this is Reina's blessing."
Yiyin followed her gaze and looked at Reina, and felt warm when he saw the innocent and bright smile on his daughter's face.
That was his biological daughter, so he naturally had to think carefully about her and never allow her to be wronged or mistreated by outsiders.
After a conversation, Takeda Nobutora said goodbye and left. Reina was also tired from playing and was taken to take a nap by Kosaka Masanobu.
Yoshihiro put aside this worry and sent someone to summon Kamao clan, Maeda interests, and Akechi Mitsuhide to discuss the next plan.
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In the meeting hall, Yiyin frowned.
"Is Oda Nobunaga just quitting?"
Maeda nodded.
"Yes, almost all the Oda troops stationed in Yamashiro Kingdom have retreated to Omi Country, and they are strictly guarding the Sakamoto Ogusa line, blocking the water and land channels from Yamashiro Country into Minami Omi, and are ready to prepare.
They almost gave up on Omi Province's Takashima County on the west bank of Lake Biwa. The road from Mount Hiei through Takashima County to Wakasa Province to Echizen Province's Tsuruga County was smooth. "
Yiyin nodded slightly and looked at Akechi Mitsuhide. This guy did have a skill.
I don’t know how Akechi Mitsuhide deceived Oda Nobunaga. The Oda family did not cut off the connection between the nearby Shiba Territory and the Kanto Shiba Territory, allowing Yoshihiro to calmly allocate the power of the two places.
Akechi Mitsuhide met Yi Gin's gaze, smiled gracefully, and explained.
"That's not surprising.
The general established two Nobunaga siege networks, both of which were breached by His Highness Oda. Instead of being weakened by the siege, the Oda family took advantage of this to kill the Rokkaku, Asai, and Asakura families, and became even more powerful.
His Highness Oda has obviously tasted the sweetness, and I hope you, Tsuta-dono, can unite the forces that oppose the Oda family.
Then she can wait for work, defeat our army in one fell swoop, and dominate Kondo and Kanto.
After all, most samurai families will only surrender to the strong. As long as you and your alliance can be defeated in one battle, the Oda family's road to conquering the world will be smoother. "
Akechi Mitsuhide had one last sentence that he didn't say, which was that Oda Nobunaga hoped to defeat the Shiba family in one battle, force Yoshigan Shiba to bow his head, and conquer his body and soul.
Perhaps, this matter made Oda Nobunaga more excited and looking forward to it than conquering the entire world.
Akechi Mitsuhide didn't say it, but everyone present vaguely felt her subtext.
Maeda's expression darkened and he snorted coldly.
"It's a daydream. If the Oda army dares to come, I will give the invading enemy a head-on blow and let the Oda family know how powerful they are.
I sincerely request your Majesty to authorize me to reorganize the coalition forces. With the formation of the last anti-Three Goods coalition forces, this time the coalition forces will coordinate much more smoothly. "
Maeda took the initiative to ask for a fight, looking eager to try. What Maeda Toshiie and Takada Yono think about is also her desire.
Having served as the general general of the anti-Mitsuyo coalition and having defeated those of Hosokawa Mibuchi, Maeda was confident that he could integrate the coalition forces and make a great contribution to this war.
After seeing the lovely Rena Takeda, Maeda was deeply moved. The child she and Kimi have will definitely be cuter than Reina Takeda!
Facing Maeda's longing eyes for benefit, Yiyin nodded slightly, feeling that his military spirit was available.
he said.
"It's not urgent in advance, I still have to think about how to mobilize the Kanto side.
Mitsuhide, Araki Murashige and Matsunagahide, can they remain neutral through diplomacy? And Hatano Hideharu of Tamba Country, which side will she stand on? "
All the forces of the Oda family have withdrawn from Yamashiro Country, but the three nails buried by Oda Nobunaga in Nishikonji are still there.
Mibuchi Fujihide has lost power, let’s not mention it for now. However, Araki Village suppresses Settsu Kingdom hard, and Matsu Nagahide guards the gate of Yodo City. If the problem between these two people is not solved, it will be like a thorn in the back.
In this regard, Akechi Mitsuhide is confident.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Araki Murashige is not a direct descendant of His Highness Oda. Her ability to secure the position of guardian of Settsu was beyond His Highness Oda's expectation.
Araki Murashige was from a low background. He killed the three guardians of Settsu appointed by the general with killings, and forcibly suppressed the Settsu country. The country was not convinced.
The first thing she needs to do is to deal with the domestic opposition forces, not to become enemies of our Sibo family. Now, with Shiba Oda's confrontation, I have no time to interfere in Settsu's domestic affairs, and it's too late for her to be happy. "
Yiyin nodded.
Akechi Mitsuhide initially had a dispute with the Kamao Clan because he hoped to temporarily stabilize Oda Nobunaga so that Yoshigan could free up his hands to swallow up Settsu Country and Tamba Country, and stabilize the Shiba family's rule over Nishi Settsu.
Now, there is definitely nothing that can be done about this. But Mitsuhide Akechi's previous arrangements have put a lot of pressure on Murashige Araki.
The Shiba family had no time to take care of Araki Murashige. She just took this opportunity to clean up the mess in the country, so why would she go out of her way to make Yoshiyin unhappy and cause trouble for herself?
Akechi Mitsuhide said again.
"Similarly, Tanba Country has since escaped from the control of the Miyoshi family. These mountain people have been self-governing behind closed doors and do not want to participate in recent disputes. They are not the help of our army, and they do not want to help the Oda army.
As for Matsunaga, he came to see me a few days ago. She is scared to death now, lest you, Jindodian, cut her to sacrifice the flag first.
I can vouch for her. As long as our army is undefeated, she will be honest and not dare to make any move. "
Maeda Maotai obviously understood the subtext of Akechi Mitsuhide and sneered.
"So, if our army is defeated, she will jump out and add insult to injury?"
Akechi Mitsuhide said with a smile without changing his expression.
“If our army is defeated, there will be too many people who will add insult to injury, so what’s the point of having one more Matsunaga Hide?
The most important thing now is to concentrate on fighting His Highness Oda, and other details can only be put aside for now. "
Maeda Yoshikatsu hummed and said nothing. Although he was dissatisfied with Akechi Mitsuhide and Xini's attitude, he had to admit that Akechi Mitsuhide was right.
Oda Nobunaga is too powerful. The Shiba family must work hard to win this war and cannot care about other things for the moment.
If he really loses the battle, he will definitely be defeated by everyone, and there is no need to worry about Matsunaga Hide, a small character, stepping on him.
(End of chapter)
