Looking at the hoarse Ichijun, Oda Nobunaga not only did not get angry, but actually wanted to laugh.
What kind of feelings do the children of the Wu family talk about? From ancient times to the present, sisters fighting each other and mothers and daughters fighting against each other have never been uncommon among Ji warriors.
Especially the chaos of the Wu family, which lasted for more than a hundred years, pushed all order to collapse, with the collapse of etiquette and music, the loss of morals, and the loss of human relations.
Such words as "love, love, love" would only be spoken ignorantly by a noble man like Shijun, who had no worries about food and clothing and was raised in his boudoir.
Oda Nobunaga felt like laughing when he saw Ichijun's plausive and serious expression. This innocent man, even after experiencing the death of Asai Nagamasa, his mind still has not turned around.
Akechi Mitsuhide was sent by Shiba Yoshigan to shake the Oda family's fighting spirit. How could Oda Nobunaga not know?
Can Oda Nobunaga not understand what it will mean once the god-making movement that Yoshigan Saba is launching succeeds?
Oda Nobunaga was even more excited because he knew the importance of it. Shiba Yoshigan was so powerful. Compared with him, Ashikaga Yoshiaki was a complete idiot.
If Yoshigan Shiba was as stupid as Ichikun No-kun, how could Oda Nobunaga never forget him? Only by conquering such a powerful man can Oda Nobunaga feel physically and mentally happy.
Oda Nobunaga claimed to be the elder of the Taira clan, and attempted to overthrow the Minamoto shogunate and reestablish the Taira clan's official rituals.
Yoshigan Shiba is even crazier than her. He actually wants to revive the Shinto that was destroyed by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and return to the world as a living god.
What a powerful man, he really dares to think, but only such a man is worthy of me, Oda Nobunaga!
The city king said that Shiba Yiyin wanted to follow the Shinto way, and it was impossible for a god to marry a human being, so the Genpei merger could not come true.
Oda Nobunaga sneered at this.
The teachings of Shinto can deceive ordinary people, but how can they tie the hands and feet of heroes? The Wu family's politics are morally upright, but deep down they are downright pragmatic.
If Shiba Yiyin wins, he will be a holy and innocent living god. If he loses, haha. . Why should a living god not marry? Oda Nobunaga, who won the war, is a living god.
Oda Nobunaga once ridiculed himself as the Demon King of the Sixth Heaven in a letter, but now it has been widely publicized by the Ichiko clan, and the world has accused Oda Nobunaga of being an enemy of Buddha.
Do you think Oda Nobunaga cares? The lost dog is barking, and even looking at it is a waste of energy.
Shiba Yoshigan wants to become a god. If he loses to Oda Nobunaga in this battle, it will be a real shame for the Demon King of the Sixth Heaven to go to Bishamonten.
Oda Nobunaga was filled with joy. In her opinion, the handle Ichijun thought he had grasped was nothing at all.
Only the swords and guns in his hands, the money and food behind him, and political morality were the important things that Oda Nobunaga was afraid of. Oda Nobunaga didn't care at all about the superstitions talked about by Buddhist sects.
For an ignorant man like Ichikun, Oda Nobunaga didn't even bother to talk nonsense with him.
If it weren't for the fact that he was her beloved younger brother, or for the sibling bond he once gave her a small bean bag.
If it were someone else who was talking nonsense in front of him, Oda Nobunaga would have taken off the other person's head.
But even with this family affection in his heart, Oda Nobunaga can still be utilitarian and ruthless in the face of strategic situations, she said.
“I will naturally handle the future of the Oda family properly.
Nobubao and Nobucheng cannot control the powerful Oda family, they don't have that ability. The future of the Oda family will surely be inherited by nobler and more powerful descendants.
Let father not worry, I will arrange the future of Xinbao and Nobucheng. As for you, Ichikun, I have also prepared a happy home for you.
I have already given an order to Shibata Katsuie to come to Azuchi Castle to receive the reward. In order to pacify the military merits of Echizen Kingdom, I will reward her with more than 400,000 stone from the seven Echizen counties except Tsuruga County.
And you, my dear brother, will become her husband-in-law. From then on, Shibata Katsuie will become a member of my Oda family and will look after Hokuriku for me.
I believe Shibata Katsuie will treat you well, and you will also enjoy glory and wealth as the husband of a 400,000 koku daimyo.
How about it? Are you satisfied with my arrangement? "
When he heard that a more noble heir would inherit the Oda family, Nogo's face turned pale. And when he heard that Oda Nobunaga was going to marry him to Shibata Katsuie, his face turned pale.
The city king never expected that his intention to accuse Yoshihiro Saba of ulterior motives would actually lead to Oda Nobunaga's judgment on his future.
How long had Asai Nagamasa died before Oda Nobunaga would marry him to Shibata Katsuie?
The mayor had tears in his eyes and glared at Oda Nobunaga, with disbelief written all over his face.
Oda Nobunaga looked at him coldly. Ichijun had no control over this matter. He had to marry Shibata Katsuie for two reasons.
First, Ichikun has been active in the Oda family these days, opposing the Genpei merger proposed by Akechi Mitsuhide, and trying to completely separate from the Shiba family.
Around him, silent opponents who dare not confront Oda Nobunaga have gathered. These people were afraid of Oda Nobunaga, and Ichijun, who dared to speak out, became their spokesperson.
Whether it is for selfish desires or political demands.
Conquering Shiba Yoshigan and subduing the powerful Shiba camp has become the goal that Oda Nobunaga must achieve. She does not allow anyone to destroy her plan.
Ichijun is a troublemaker who doesn't know the importance of things. He is being used by those old foxes in the retainers group without realizing it and is still enjoying himself.
Oda Nobunaga was angry and had to kick Ichijun out.
Letting him get married was the gentlest way Oda Nobunaga could think of. After all, Oda Nobunaga still loved his younger brother and didn't want to use too drastic methods.
Secondly, Echizen Country has become the forefront of the confrontation between Shiba and Oda, and is the key to the success or failure of next year's war.
According to Oda Nobunaga's strategic layout, Shibata Katsuie wanted to block the westward advance of the Kwantung Allied Forces in Echizen Province, so that Oda Nobunaga could attack Tsuruga County, and coerce Yoshigan Shiba to attack in advance to buy time.
Oda Nobunaga must concentrate his efforts to deal with Shiba Yoshigan, and Shibata Katsuie must firmly anchor Echizen Country, block the Kanto Allied Forces, and delay as much time as possible.
It's like a horse race.
The Shibata Katsuie used a small number of troops to block the large force of the Kanto Allied Forces. Oda Nobunaga led the Oda family's large force to besiege Yoshigan Shiba who was forced to go north in advance.
The longer Shibata Katsuie delays, the greater the chances of Oda Nobunaga's victory.
Therefore, in order to persuade Shibata Katsuie to work hard, Oda Nobunaga must give generous treatment to stimulate the fighting spirit of the Oda family's number one general.
The identity of the Oda family in the seven prefectures of Echizen Province, which has more than 400,000 koku, is the price offered by Oda Nobunaga.
The current territory of the Oda family is only three million koku. Oda Nobunaga's ability to give four hundred thousand koku to Shibata Katsuie is already a high expectation.
After marrying Ichikun, Shibata Katsuie will also become a member of the Oda family and become one of the core members of the Oda family.
Her status may be higher than that of Oda Shinbashi and Oda Nobsumi who were adopted. After all, after the adoption, they were already Kitahata Shinbashi and Isono Nobsumi, and theoretically no longer Oda Ichimen.
Oda Nobunaga believed that Shibata Katsuie, who had received huge benefits, would use all his strength to pin down Echizen Country until he led an army to defeat Yoshigan Shiba.
Without even looking at the saddened Nobun-kun, Oda Nobunaga just stared at Ichi-kun until he saw Ichi-kun lowered his head sadly before speaking.
"You are a son of the Wu family. To share the glory of the family, you must make sacrifices for the interests of the family business.
Shibata Katsuie is a capable person and a good destination. You must know how to cherish it, do you understand?
Also, regarding the Shiba family and the Oda family, it is not something that you, a manly family, can mix in casually. Please keep your mouth shut from now on. Do you understand? "
Ichijun pursed his lips, as if he wanted to say something, but in front of Oda Nobunaga's deep eyes, he couldn't say a word.
Oda Nobunaga has gained increasing authority over the years, and few people dared to make random remarks in front of her. When she got serious, the city king was too scared to refute.
Although Oda Nobunaga convinced the city king, he still couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
The city king seems to be unruly and disrespectful, but after all, he is fierce on the outside and weak on the inside, not truly fearless. Perhaps there is really only Sibo Yiyin in this world, worthy of standing proudly beside him, overlooking all things in the world.
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Winter is lonely. Although it is not as bitterly cold as in Kanto in recent years, the twelfth lunar month of winter is also bitingly cold.
But for Shibata Katsuie, this winter is full of enthusiasm and joy.
Shibata Katsuie was an old man left behind by Oda Nobunaga's mother. He controlled the family's standing army and became famous when he was in the four counties of Owari.
But behind her seemingly beautiful scenery, she is aware of her own suffering.
Oda Nobunaga's mother was extremely militaristic and raised too many standing armies, but she was not successful in the war against surrounding countries and was unable to expand.
The military commander faction headed by Shibata Katsuie had soldiers in their hands, but no knowledge in their pockets. They lived in poverty and did not know what to do in the future. They were very depressed.
Until Oda Nobunaga came to power and killed Oda Nobuyuki, the reason why she convinced Shibata Katsuie was to expand the territory and give a future to the generals headed by Shibata Katsuie.
Facts have proved that Oda Nobunaga did it.
Shibata Katsuie, who surrendered to Oda Nobunaga seven years ago, was nearly thirty years old, and now he was over thirty-five. In this era, he could be called an old woman.
At this time, she had reached the pinnacle of her life, entrusting the seven counties of Echizen with more than 400,000 koku, marrying the city lord and becoming the Oda clan.
Even if the city king didn't want to, he didn't dare to disobey Oda Nobunaga, so he could only tearfully marry again and become the husband of Shibata Katsuie.
Shibata Katsuie returned home with a beautiful woman, which also attracted the envy, jealousy and hatred of countless people.
North Omi, Changbin Castle, residence hall.
There were fire pots placed in the four corners of the room. Hashiba Hideyoshi also placed a pot in front of his seat and rubbed his hands together.
Her eyes were wandering, and she didn't know what she was thinking about. The rubbing of her hands was just a subconscious action on her part.
Apart from Hashiba Hideyoshi, the only other person in the room was Takenaka Shigeharu, sitting opposite the brazier.
In the silence, Takenaka Shigeharu suddenly let out a heavy coughing sound, which was as terrifying as if he was trying to cough up his lungs.
Hashiba Hideyoshi was awakened by her coughing and asked with concern.
"Hime Takenaka, how are you? Is it too cold in the room? Should I have some more braziers brought over?"
Takenaka Shigeharu waved his hand, and then smiled after he regained his breath.
“Lord, there are enough braziers here, you can see that you are sweating on your forehead.
You don't have to carry a brazier for me. My problem is in my lungs and has nothing to do with heat or cold. "
Hashiba Hideyoshi frowned.
"I have asked Xiuchang to go to Kyoto with a lot of money, and I must find a good doctor for you and come back."
Takenaka Shigeharu smiled.
"It's an old problem. I used to cough. But in the past two years, as I've gotten older, my cough has gotten worse. I've long been used to it.
Your Majesty seems to be very troubled if you don't talk about me. Why? "
Hideyoshi Hashiba sighed.
"Shibata Katsuie-sama is really favored and valued by the palace. I didn't expect that she would be able to marry the Lord of the City and also receive 400,000 koku from Echizen Province.
Don't laugh at me, I'm a little jealous, remembering that I was granted the title of 120,000 shi in the north of Omi before, and I'm still complacent at this moment. . "
Hashiba Hideyoshi sighed, Takenaka Shigeharu smiled.
"Why did the Lord say this?
Who wouldn't be envious of Shibata Katsuie-sama's great kindness? This is also human nature.
However, I think this generous reward from the main hall is not easy to get, and Shibata-sama should know it well. This is forcing her to use her old skills to fight. "
Hideyoshi Hashiba narrowed his eyes.
"How do you say this?"
Takenaka Shigeharu analyzed.
"Nearly half a million koku from the eight counties of Echizen Province, Asakura's old ministers have been wiped out. The shivering Asakura Keiki of Tsuruga County is left in the main hall, and he ignores it. The remaining seven counties, more than 400,000 koku, were given to Shibata Katsuie .
The intention is to let Shibata-sama block the Kwantung Allied Forces, and use Asakura Kageki as bait to lure Tsutado-don to go north in advance and defeat him in a single battle.
The Kwantung Allied Forces are by no means friendly to others. Master Shibata has been favored by the main hall and has become a member of the Oda clan.
Even if she didn't want to in her heart, she could only use her full energy to defend Echizen Country and fight against the Kwantung Allied Forces.
You think about it, the Oda Shiba family is inextricably linked, especially the samurai family of Shimo Owari four counties, who least want to go to war with the Shiba family.
Lord Shibata is the leader of the Owari Military Shogun Faction and has a very important position.
She stationed the elite of the Owari faction and took advantage of the main hall. This time, the Owari faction must do their best and can no longer do things half-heartedly. "
Hashiba Hideyoshi was stunned for a moment, then immediately realized what he was doing and sighed that Oda Nobunaga was great.
Yoshigan Shiba was born in the four counties of Owari. His important ministers, Maeda Toshiie and Maeda's interests, not only had close contacts with the Owari samurai family, but even the retainers were fellow residents from Owari.
In addition, Takada Haruno was also born in Owari, and he has been guiding the Owari samurai to go to Sakai Port to buy and buy, such as Shiba real estate and Hokuriku stocks. The Owari samurai did not spend less.
At this moment, Shiba Oda is starting a war. The people in the Oda family who least want the two sides to fight are the old samurai from Shimo-Owari.
These people are the old members of the Spo family, and they have considerable strength. If they are on opposite ends of the spectrum and wait and see, at least 30% of the Oda family's strength will not be able to be used.
Oda Nobunaga obviously understood this truth, so she sent the Owari generals headed by Shibata Katsuie to Echizen Country.
To give men territory was to force the Owari generals to defend Echizen country and fight against the westward advancing Kanto Allied Forces.
Shibata Katsuie also had troubles that he couldn't express.
As the leading eldest sister, she has a large group of little girls under her command who are waiting for support. Many times, she cannot do things by herself.
Oda Nobunaga seemed to have generously given 400,000 stone to Chiyuki land, but it was impossible for all of these lands to be given to Shibata Katsuie alone. They must have been allocated to the Hime Warriors of the Owari generals.
With Oda Nobunaga's control over the Owari samurai family, it is inevitable that a group of people will be given to Shibata Katsuie, which will weaken Shibata Katsuie's control.
Shibata Katsuie was called the Lord of Echizen, but in fact all his subordinates were Oda retainers.
Everyone has gained the territory, so naturally they have to defend it with all their strength. Even if Shibata Katsuie owns real estate in the Shiba family and buys stocks, he will never be soft on the Kwantung Allied Forces.
The land of 400,000 koku in the seven counties of Echizen Kingdom is enough to make the middle and lower class samurai who want to know what they want to do go crazy, no matter what.
Oda Nobunaga is forcing the Owari old samurai family to fight tooth and nail, not giving them any chance at both ends.
(End of chapter)
