The people of the Asai family were very depressed, and over at the Mitamura family, a group of people were laughing around Master Saburo.
Even Mitamura Tadamasa was amused by Master Saburo's plan. Thinking of the anxious and helpless look of the Asai family, Mitamura Tadamasa felt that the sullenness he had felt during this period had disappeared a lot.
"What time is it now?" Master Saburo turned to Akao Kiyozuna beside him and asked.
"It should be Yinshi."
"Then it will be dawn in an hour. Let everyone get ready and start taking action in half an hour!" Master Sanlang's young face was full of excitement.
"ha!"
Akao Kiyosuna and others quickly replied.
Mitamura Tadamasa also said at this time, "I admire Master Saburo's plan very much, but why don't I just lead the charge in the next battle?"
"Master Saburo and everyone can just stay behind and watch. It's safer this way." Mitamura Tamasa said kindly. In the eyes of Mitamura Tamasa, even though Master Saburo is a little smart, he is still just a child, so it is better not to participate in the fighting on the battlefield.
Otherwise, if something unexpected happens, Mitamura Tamasa will have no way to explain it to the Kyogoku family.
After listening to Mitamura Tadamasa's words, Master Sanlang smiled, and then said, "I am fortunate to have the support of Mitamura Palace today. I Minggan Wunei! But Mitamura Palace does not need to worry too much. With so many people protecting me, everything will be fine." "
"Besides, Asai Ryomasa is a rebellious minister of our family. As a samurai of the Kyogoku family, it is natural for me to fight against rebellion and purge the family!"
Master Sanlang spoke with righteous words, which made the people around him become impassioned. Mitamura Tadamasa looked at Master Saburo with admiration, and then continued, "In that case, Master Saburo's palace will follow suit later!"
"Thank you Mitamura-don! I'll go down and prepare first." After saying that, Master Saburo took Akao Kiyosuna and others to the side.
As soon as they sat down, Kyogoku Takasatsu and Kyogoku Uheizuo eagerly asked, "Master Saburo Hall, are we going to start?"
"Well!" Master Sanlang reached out and patted the two of them on the shoulders, "We usually compete with each other in martial arts, but today we are finally going to the real battlefield!"
"You must have a lot of questions about everything that happened today, right? Before the war begins, I may be able to answer your questions!" Master Saburo suddenly turned his attention to the dozen or so ronin-looking men standing aside. These people are all Endo. Kyouyo and others were temporarily recruited in the castle town of Kamiheiji Castle.
As soon as Master Saburo finished speaking, a ronin lost his temper and said, "May I ask if you are Master Kyogoku Saburo, the son of the head of the Kyogoku family, Kyogoku Musashi Morten?"
"Oh? Do you know me?" Master Sanlang asked, which was equivalent to admitting his identity.
Sure enough, Ronin hurriedly saluted and said, "I am Tajima Morigentaka of Shimono Village. He was a native of Kunitomo Village, Sakata County. His late father also served Kyogoku Musashi as the guardian of the temple. I didn't expect to be able to serve under Master Saburo today. I am honored! Rumeng Master Sanlang Palace will not give up, I am willing to die for Master Sanlang Palace!"
Nomura Mototaka directly swore allegiance, which surprised Master Saburo.
"Nomura Tajima Mamoru? Born in Kunitomo Village? There seems to be some impression." Master Saburo vaguely remembered that a few years ago, there was indeed a Miao named Nomura next to Kyogoku Takahiro. However, it was so long ago that Master Saburo no longer remembers it clearly. .
"If Tajima Mamoru is still alive after this battle, how about I accept you as a retainer?" Master Saburo replied with a smile.
Nomura Mototaka was immediately overjoyed and said, "Thank you so much Master Saburo!"
Nomura Mototaka had no choice but to take the blame at home. The father of Nomura Mototaka once worked as a sidekick for Kyogoku Takahiro, but he "retired" three years ago because he was too old, and died of illness shortly after returning home. Nomura Gentaka's mother also passed away last year, leaving Nomura Gentaka and his wife and their family of three to depend on each other.
The Nomura family has lived in Kunitomo Village on the banks of the Anegawa River in Sakata County for generations, with a total of 20 or 30 people. However, the Nomura family only has 30 tons of land (about 300 acres), and the food they produce each year is only thirty or forty dan, which is barely enough to feed the entire clan.
But after all, the Nomura family is a family that has produced samurai. How could they be willing to live like farmers in the small place of Kunitomo Village where they lived all their lives? So Nomura Mototaka became a ronin. Sometimes he was hired by the people of Omi to fight, and sometimes he escorted merchants with a few companions and barely made a living.
So when Endo Kyouyo said that someone was recruiting people who were not afraid of death with a reward of 50 kan, Nomura Mototaka didn't say anything and pulled two ronin who were usually close to each other to sign up.
What is the concept of 50 in Omi?
Roughly equivalent to 100,000 yuan in a small fifth-tier county in later generations. For a down-and-out samurai or ronin like Nomura Mototaka, the attraction is simply too great.
Nomura Mototaka got his wish and got Master Saburo's promise. After this battle, he can become Master Saburo's retainer. Although Master Saburo doesn't have Yuanfu yet, it will be a matter of time.
And with Nomura Gentaka's experience, the remaining people were no longer restrained and stepped forward to introduce themselves to Master Saburo.
They didn't know Master Sanlang's identity before, but now that they know it, everyone will naturally show their attentiveness.
"When Sakyo of Shimohatayama entered the imperial court, he was born as a concubine of the Tosa An Yun family. He was originally a retainer of the Nogen Castle Yuizong Sakuma, but unfortunately his lord died in a battle!"
"I was exiled by the new master, and I had no choice but to live in Omi! If Master Saburo's palace does not give up, I am willing to do my best!" Hatayama Asanobu said with expectation.
The Hatayama clan was born into a concubine of the An Yun family, one of the Seven Heroes of Tosa. Generally speaking, he was the descendant of the Yuimune clan (Weizune was a surname with the same status as Minamoto, Taira, and Fujiwara). As for the authenticity of the family line, it’s okay not to mention it.
"You are a concubine of the Tosa An Yun clan? You can be considered a queen of a famous family!" Master Saburo nodded, and when he was about to say something, another ronin spoke impatiently.
"Ishida Mutsuhiro, the land attendant of Ishida Township, Sakata County! I originally planned to go to Seitakiji Temple to become a monk, but I heard that my master's family was in trouble, so I came here to help!" The speaker was a middle-aged man whose hair had been shaved off. A young man, although his hair is gone, he has not yet been formally ordained, so strictly speaking, he cannot be regarded as a true monk.
"Matsuhiro Ishida, I'll wipe it out!" Master Saburo was so drunk, he was such a big boss! It's not that Ishida Nohiro is so nb, but that this guy is Ishida Mitsunari's grandfather!
Ishida Mitsunari's father is Ishida Masatsugu, and Ishida Masatsugu's father is Ishida Mutsu Mori Michi Seishin.
This is so fucking embarrassing.
As soon as Ishida Mitsunari's grandfather came out, Master Saburo looked down upon the other little fish and shrimps. After a few casual perfunctory words, he finally made a unified promise, "After this battle, I will choose three people to be my retainers based on their merits."
Of course, this is just lip service to give these people a little hope.
Master Sanlang has already decided on three candidates in his mind, but in order to take care of other people's emotions, Master Sanlang will certainly not say it directly.
This can also increase everyone's morale and motivation, why not do it?
