Omi is divided into north and south.
The guardian of the Kyogoku family is Kitaomi, and the guardian of Minamiomi is the Rokkaku family. In fact, the Kyogoku family and the Rokkaku family have the same origin and are both descended from the Sasaki clan.
After the death of Sasaki Nobutsuna, who served as the guardian of several countries, the position of family governor passed to Sasaki Yasutsuna.
But Sasaki Yasutsuna is not the eldest son. Before that, Sasaki Nobutsuna had a deposed son Sasaki Shigetsuna.
Dissatisfied with the fact that Sasaki Yasutsuna alone inherited all the Sasaki family's possessions, Sasaki Yasutsuna filed a lawsuit with the shogunate to "redistribute the family property." The shogunate may have redistributed the Sasaki family's territory out of consideration for weakening the Sasaki family.
Among them, Mr. Sasaki inherited the six Kitaomi counties of Ika, Takashima, Sakata, Asai, Inugami, and Aichi, and inherited the Kyogokukan (the Sasaki family's annex) in Kyoto. From then on, Mr. Sasaki inherited this One group called themselves the "Kyogoku clan".
Sasaki Shigetsuna obtained the territory of Ohara-so, which was later renamed the Ohara clan. The second son, Sasaki Takanobu, inherited part of the territory of Takashima County and was later called the Takashima clan (the Takashima clan was later divided into Takashima Nanzu).
Although part of Sasaki Yasuzuna's territory was divided, his status as the direct descendant of the Sasaki clan was recognized by the shogunate. Because he lived in Rokkakukan in Kyoto, he later called himself the Rokkaku clan.
It is not difficult to see from here that the entire Omi is actually the descendants of the Sasaki family fighting life and death. Going back three hundred years, everyone is one family.
The Rokkaku family is here. Not only does it control Omi's territory of hundreds of thousands of stones, but it is also the head clan of the entire Sasaki clan system.
After the Kyogoku family was separated from the Sasaki family, in addition to being a member of the fourth family, they also had the guardianship of Izumo, Hida and other places. The Nizi family that is now at odds with the Ouchi family in the "Chinese area" is a branch of the Kyogoku family.
In fact, the Nizi family in Izumo is actually a descendant of the Nizi family.
Nizi's family is still in Omi, and he is a salty fish with only a few hundred dan Zhixing. Asai Ryomasa's concubine Nizi Xin'an was from Nizi's original family, and Asai Hisamasa was the son of Asai Ryomasa and Nizi Xin'an.
This is the case in this era. If we really want to talk about it, all the big names in RB are actually related to each other!
The territory in the southwest of Sakata County near Lake Biwa is the territory of the Imai clan.
The Imai family originally grew up in Imai City, Takashima County, and later settled in Sakata County. Imai Hidetoshi, the head of the Imai family, was just thirty years old and in his prime.
As a samurai and a young man with ideals and ambitions, Imai Hidetoshi also has the purpose of developing and strengthening the Imai family.
When the Asai family was fighting with the Kyogoku family, the Imai family sent troops north to attack the Asai family. However, they were intercepted by Asai Ryomasa and his troops, and after a scuffle, both sides stopped their troops.
This battle also caused a certain degree of casualties to the Asai family, which later affected the subsequent Battle of Anegawa, and helped Kyogoku Takamasa win to a certain extent.
In Imai Home Furnishing City, Minigaura Castle, Imai Hidetoshi was sitting on his knees in the house with a somewhat unhappy expression. There was a desk in front of him, and Imai Hidetoshi was writing and drawing on a piece of paper with a pen.
a long time.
After the ink marks were dry, Imai Hidetoshi waved and called for an approach.
"When you send this letter to Shangheiji Castle, you must hand it over to Kyogoku-don! Even if you pay for it with your life, there is no room for error!"
"Do you understand?" Imai Hidetoshi said solemnly.
He took the letter with a worried look on his face, and then solemnly put it into his arms.
"Lord, don't worry, I understand!"
Looking at the departing figure, and looking up at the sun that had risen above his head, Imai Hidetoshi suddenly felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
Two hours ago, the troops of the Omi overlord Rokkaku family had left Kannonji Castle and were heading towards the Imai family's territory.
A few days ago, Imai Hidetoshi received a letter from Guanyinji Castle.
The content is very long, but in the end it means one thing - surrender, or die.
As a small wealthy family struggling to survive in the cracks, during the previous battles between the Asai family and the Rokkaku family, Imai Hidetoshi played his true character, vividly showing the essence of the fence-sitting faction.
But with the re-emergence of another force in Omi, the Kyogoku family, Imai Hidetoshi's life has become even more uncomfortable, because the territory of the Kyogoku family is just sandwiched between the Asai, Rokkaku, and Kyogoku families! This situation is like asking Imai Hidetoshi to stand on three eggs and dance. He cannot break any of them.
The previous attack on Asai has undoubtedly offended the Asai family, and although the Rokkaku family has been wooing the Imai family, Imai Hidetoshi has never let go.
Since then, the Imai family has been in close contact with the Kyogoku family. After all, the nominal head of the Imai family is neither Asai nor Rokkaku, but the Kyogoku family. Therefore, it is reasonable for Imai Hidetoshi to move closer to the Kyogoku family.
Of course, the Kyogoku family has improved in the past two years. If he still looks half-dead like in history, Imai Hidetoshi will naturally continue to play both sides of the Asai family and the Rokkaku family.
Aichi County, on the banks of the Aichi River.
A large army numbering several thousand people was being groomed by the river, and large flags painted with the pattern of "Su Li Si Mu Knot" were fluttering in the wind, showing the proud majesty of this army to the world.
Sumitate's four-eye knot pattern is actually similar to Kyogoku's four-eye knot pattern. The decorations are exactly the same, but one is vertical and the other is horizontal.
Throughout Omi, there are many people who use the Sumitate Four Eyes Knot Pattern, but the only one who can dispatch thousands of troops is the Rokkaku family.
"My lord, the Imai family refuses to belong to the family and has assembled troops in the home city of Minigaura Castle. It seems that they intend to capture the city." In the main formation located in the center of the camp, a middle-aged samurai stood in front of the head of the Rokkaku family, Rokkaku Sadayori. Bean whispered.
Rokkaku Sadayori is only thirty-seven years old this year and is in his prime. He wears a large armor on his body and wears a black hat on his head. Although he is not tall, he has a majestic appearance and extraordinary temperament.
"Yamashiro Mamoru, in your opinion, why is Imai Bichu unwilling to be used by me?" Rokkaku Sadayori asked while fiddling with something in front of him with his hands.
Shindo Sadaharu smiled and replied, "The Kyogoku family has been very close to Kyogoku Musashi Shrine in recent years. At this moment, Imai Bei is probably still thinking that the Kyogoku family can come forward to calm the matter."
"Stupid!" Rokkaku Sadayori hadn't spoken yet, but Kyogoku Takayoshi, who was sitting on the side, couldn't help it. "Imai Bichu is stubborn. When Shobiden's troops arrive, I'll have to wait and see." Look at how Imai Bichu's Minegawa Castle can withstand thousands of elite troops!"
"Nagato Mamoru, don't be angry. Imai Bichu is like an ant, and I can destroy him with just a flip of a finger!" Rokkaku Sadayori cast a reassuring look at Kyogoku Takayoshi, and then turned to look at Shin who was standing aside. Fuji Sadaharu said, "Yamashiro Mamoru, go to Shangheiji Castle immediately and explain to Musashi Mamoru!"
"This battle is to help the Kyogoku family regain the land occupied by the Asai family. I hope Musashi Mamoru will not interfere! Otherwise, once the Ashigaru become jealous, there will be no distinction between Asai and Kyogoku!"
"ha!"
