The Shimotsaka clan is a native of Kita Omi, after the Qing Dynasty and Genji Minamoto Nobuyobu. He first settled in Tanaka Township, Takashima County, and later moved to Xiaban Township, Bantian County, where he adopted the name Miao.
In the third year of Kenbu's reign, Shigeshige Shigeshige, who was born in the Shisaka clan, and others also played for Ashikaga Takauji and received certificates. Later, he served under Kyogoku Doyu and became an important minister of the Kyogoku family.
After that, Shigemoge Shigesaka adopted the sons of the Takashima family as his son-in-law and adopted the family name, so the relationship between the Shimosaka family and the Takashima family was relatively close.
Unlike other Omi people, the Shimosaka family has always been a loyal younger brother of the Kyogoku family. No matter how depressed the Kyogoku family is, the Shimosaka family always sides with the Kyogoku family and thus abandons them.
Historically, after the fall of the Kyogoku family, Asai Ryomasa rose to power, but the Shimosaka family still stood on the side of Kyogoku Takahiro and fought against Asai Ryomasa. It was not until the complete decline of the Kyogoku family that the Shimosaka clan existed as an independent lord in Kitaomi.
After the Asai family was wiped out, the Shimosaka family calmly chose to return to farming instead of "doing business as two masters"!
At this time, the head of the Shimosaka clan was Shimojiro Saburo Masaharu.
The first news I learned was that Kyogoku Takayoshi and Uesaka Nobumitsu instigated Ikaku to fight against the Asai family in Uesaka Castle. Although he was loyal to the Kyogoku family, Shimosaka Masaharu was only loyal to the head of the Kyogoku family. After Kyogoku Takahiro and Kyogoku Takayoshi's father and son were exiled, the governor of the Kyogoku family was naturally Kyogoku Takahiro, so Shimosaka Masaharu did not send troops to support Kyogoku Takayoshi.
But when he learned that Kyogoku Takahiro also sent troops to participate in the war and was defeated by Asai Ryomasa, Shimosaka Masaharu suddenly panicked. Regardless of the strong opposition of his retainers, Shimosaka Masaharu immediately mobilized all the troops in his territory and rushed to the aid of Uesaka Castle at full speed.
Like Master Saburo's plan, Shimozaka Masaharu also wanted to break the siege of Uesaka Castle by surprise attack on the Asai family's main formation. But after Masaharu Ban led the troops of the Shimosaka family upstream along the Anesawa River, they happened to encounter the defeated army of Ryomasa Asai.
It was already broad daylight, and on one side was the defeated Asai family, who was fleeing in embarrassment, and on the other was the Shimosaka family's troops, whose morale was low. It could be said that they were meeting an enemy and a good man.
But in the end, the Shimosaka family had the upper hand. After all, the Asai family had no intention of fighting at this time. After chasing for several miles, Shimosaka Masaharu gave up the pursuit. He was worried that if he entered the hinterland of the Asai family after a deep pursuit, he would encounter a counterattack by the Asai family.
The number of people in the Saka family is not enough to fight against the entire Asai family, even though the Asai family has just experienced a huge defeat.
Inside the Kamisaka Castle Keep, Kyogoku Takahiro warmly received Shimosaka Masaharu who came to the rescue.
The two of them are very good personal friends. They did a lot of ridiculous things together in their early years, and they are a bit like the "Four Irons" in it. Although it didn't help much this time, the fact that Masaharu Shisaka was willing to send troops to support him was enough to prove the relationship between the two.
"I heard that the defeat of the Asai family this time was all due to Master Jiro's plan. I'm really surprised!" When the Asai family was defeated, Shimotsaka Masaharu was thinking about who is so naughty that he could defeat Kyogoku Takahiro and others. Later, he was able to turn defeat into victory and defeat the Asai family.
After learning the whole story of the Battle of Anegawa, Shimosaka Masaharu was also very shocked. He did not expect that the person who defeated Asai Ryomasa was actually the eldest son of Kyogoku Takahiro, Master Saburo.
"Haha! Master Sanlang is a talented young man. I have experienced this battle personally. Master Sanlang is a god of military use, which is rare in the world!"
"Having a child should be like Master Saburo's palace!" Mitamura Tadamasa couldn't help but sigh.
Hearing the compliments from Mitamura Tamasa and Shimosaka Masaharu, Kyogoku Takahiro almost burst out laughing. Although he knew that his son was extraordinary, he did not expect that he would be so naughty. Even Asai Ryomasa, who was helpless to himself and all his retainers, could be easily defeated. Kyogoku Takahiro was even considering whether to let Master Saburo advance to the throne. Impressed.
Without Yuanfu, Master Sanlang would always be a child. Even if he showed certain abilities and extraordinary qualities, he would not be able to gain heartfelt recognition from his retainers and others.
Just like when I was studying, although I was praised for getting a perfect score on the test, my parents and relatives still felt that it was the student's "responsibility", as if it was the student's fault if I didn't get a perfect score.
And if you go out to work as an adult, if you can get rewards such as "Excellent Employee" or "XX Youth", you will be sincerely recognized by others if you show your ability and hard work.
Master Saburo is in the first situation, and Kyogoku Takahiro wants Master Saburo to be the second one, so there is only one choice, and that is the Yuan server.
After entering the Yuan server, you will become an adult, and you will be able to truly participate in all affairs of the Kyogoku family without any hindrance.
"Today coincides with the meeting. Shiro Saburo and Dr. Zaemon (Mitamura Tamasa) are also here. I have something to announce today!" Kyogoku Takahiro said happily in the Uesaka Castle Castle while he was drunk. "Although Master Saburo is still young, He is young, but his talents are outstanding, and this battle will prove it!"
"Omi has been in troubled times in recent years. Inside, there are political prisoners named Ryo Asai who are causing chaos, and outside, there are Rokkaku Sadai who are eyeing him! Although our family has the intention to rectify Omi, we really don't have the ability to raise troops!"
"Master Saburo and Dr. Zaemon are both the pillars of our family. Today, I invite you two to be the witnesses of Master Saburo's Yuanfu. What do you think?" Kyogoku Takahiro looked at Shimosaka Masaharu and Mitamura with excitement. Two loyal people.
Not only Shimosaka Masaharu, but even Master Saburo and a group of Kyogoku family retainers were confused by Kyogoku Takahiro's words. Only Kyogoku Takayoshi's face darkened, and he drank silently without knowing what he was thinking.
"My lord, is it inappropriate for Master Sanlang's old age uniform?" Qian Jian, the family elder who had just arrived from Shanghei Temple Castle, asked with some doubts.
Some people opposed it, but of course there were also people who supported it. Mitsui Setsuna said loudly, "The new defeat of Saburo Master Palace, Asai Ryomasa, if spread, it will not shock the people of Omi, but it will also improve the reputation of our family."
"And if Master Sanlang's Palace can be defeated at this time, wouldn't it be possible to use the impact of this battle to further expand our family's influence in Omi?"
Mitsui Setsuna's words made Shimasaka Masaharu and Mitamura Tamasa also nod.
Shimosaka Masaharu is loyal, and Mitamura Tadamasa has completely fallen into the Kyogoku family's broken ship after this battle. Naturally, they wholeheartedly think about the Kyogoku family. As the Kyogoku family becomes stronger, the two families will also benefit.
Asami Takasune didn't really want to object, he just said it casually. After all, Master Saburo is indeed a little younger. Seeing that everyone supported Master Saburo Yuanfu, Qian Jian Guo Jing stopped saying anything.
Seeing that no one objected, Kyogoku Takahiro immediately announced, "In this case, after the troops withdraw and return to Shangheiji Castle, we should immediately start preparing for Master Saburo's Yuanfu ceremony!"
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Master Saburo has long been tired of being a little brat, so he can integrate Master Saburo's thoughts into the original server as early as possible. If he wants to change the fate of the Kyogoku family, Master Saburo can only rely on himself.
And all of this will start after you enter the Yuan server.
