Jinbang City.
Ever since the news came out that Kyogoku Takamasa was about to get married, everyone in the Kyogoku family looked happy, but this did not include two people.
Two women.
Ni Zixin'an sat in the courtyard of her residence with a lonely look on her face, staring blankly at the carps in the small pond in the center of the courtyard.
After having a romantic relationship with Kyogoku Takamasa, Kyogoku Takamasa brought Nizi Xinan back to Imahama Castle.
It's not that Kyogoku Takamasa is addicted to beauty, but that if Nizi Xin'an is effectively controlled, it will also be a deterrent to Saruyasha and the Asai family. To a certain extent, Nizi Xin'an is equivalent to the hostage sent by the Asai family to the Kyogoku family.
Of course, in addition to being used as hostages, Nizi Xin'an can also occasionally solve the physiological needs of Kyogoku Takamasa.
Although he was prepared from the beginning, Nizi Xin'an did not have any extravagant hopes for a status or anything like that, but after learning the news that Kyogoku Takamasa was about to get married, Nizi Xin'an still felt a little uncomfortable.
"Madam, it's time to eat."
Axiang walked over from the corridor carrying a lunch box, and then placed a bowl of white rice and two plates of side dishes on the counter.
Ni Zixin'an turned around and looked at Axiang, then suddenly pursed her lips and smiled and said, "It seems that I am not the only one who is trapped by love."
"You must be very disappointed, Axiang, when you learn that His Highness is getting married."
After hearing Ni Zixin'an's words, Axiang's face turned red and she put her hands in front of her body, not knowing where to put them for a while.
Seeing Axiang's shy and uneasy look, Ni Zixin'an suddenly felt that he was not "fighting" alone.
"I heard that you, Axiang, have served His Highness for many years. Why didn't His Highness take you into his room?"
A personal maid like Axiang would usually be taken down. However, Ni Zixin'an, who has been there, can see that Axiang is still perfect, which makes Ni Zixin'an very puzzled.
"His Highness said I was too young and asked me to grow up before I can sleep with you."
"But Axiang is obviously very big." He lowered his head and looked at the stature on his chest that was not inferior to Ni Zixin'an. Axiang was puzzled.
Ni Zixin'an looked at Axiang with a funny face and said, "I guess your highness thinks that Axiang is still young. Don't worry, with your highness as a person, you can't escape."
"On the other hand, I'm afraid I can only live here in seclusion like a fish in this pond."
The two women with their own thoughts stood opposite each other, and neither of them spoke.
...
Although he is about to get married, Kyogoku Takamasa has not been idle.
After spending a few days with Chozanden and Mrs. Kotikawa in Imahama Castle, Kyogoku Takamasa immediately rushed to Otani Castle.
Now Kotani Castle has been taken over by the Kyogoku family, but the newly succeeded Saruyasha and the Asai family retainers still live here.
"When Sakyo enters the palace, the Asai clan and the family members of the retainers are also concentrated in Xiaomaru and Kyogoku Maru, and the rosters are all here." In the Kotani Castle Honmaru, Ryo Asai, a general who was appointed as the post-consultant of Saruyasha The roster full of names was handed to Kyogoku Takamasa.
In the battle of Otani Castle, the Asai family suffered heavy casualties, and the older generation's family was completely wiped out. People like Asai Nomasa, Asai Toshimasa, Asai Hidenobu and others are all dead. Now, the only one who can take the lead among the Asai family is Asai Ryoki.
Kyogoku Takamasa is still very impressed with Asai Ryoki.
Historically, because of the war between the Oda family and the Asakura family, Asai Nagamasa and Asai Hisamasa's father and son wanted to abandon Oda Nobunaga and fight together with their allies, the Asakura family. Among the retainers of the Asai family at that time, only Asai Ryochi explicitly expressed his opposition, but Asai Nagamasa and his son did not adopt it.
When Otani Castle was captured by the Oda family, Asai Ryuchika was also captured. In the Oda family's main formation, Asai Ryōchi scolded Oda Nobunaga in front of all the Oda family retainers, and was subsequently executed.
This person has always been the mainstay of the Asai family in history. He has assisted the three generations of the Asai family and has outstanding abilities.
"Does Iwami Shou have any resentment towards my family?"
After taking the roster and glancing at it, Kyogoku Takamasa suddenly raised his head and asked.
Ryochi Asai was stunned at first, and then answered very honestly, "My father died in the battle of Otani Castle. It is impossible not to hate him."
"However, it is our own fault that we have fallen into this situation, and we cannot blame anyone else. Moreover, Kyogoku-den repays evil with kindness, and did not kill all of my Asai family. He showed kindness to others. Even if I feel a thousand kinds of resentment in my heart, I can't talk about it."
"Thanks to Zuo Jing for not giving up when he enters the palace, and allows me to take on the post of postmaster. I must assist my master with all my heart, teach him to become talented, and become the arm of my master's family in the future!"
smart people.
This is Kyogoku Takamasa's evaluation of Asai Ryuchika at this time.
Regardless of whether what Asai Ryochi said just now is true, but it can at least prove that Asai Ryochi is a smart person.
"What Ishimi Mamoru said is not in vain for my sincere confession of the Asai family."
"By the way, I will take Mrs. Xin'an, the mother of Yuanyaksha, as my concubine. From now on, Yuanyaksha can be regarded as my son-in-law, and I will definitely not treat him badly in the future."
Ryouki Asai quickly nodded and said, "Sakyo has such a heart for entering the palace. I would like to thank you in advance, my lord."
"This time I came to Ishimi Mamoru. In addition to checking the situation in Xiaotani City, I also have something unknown."
"Recently, when the Japanese retainer Numata Miyauchi Shaosuke checked the detailed accounts of Odani Castle, he found that there were still 13,000 guan in Odani Castle on September 20th. However, a few days ago, he counted the financial resources in the city and found that there were only six thousand guan left in the city. More than a thousand gu, but I don't know where the other 7,000 gu went?" Kyougoku Takamasa crossed his arms in front of his chest and looked directly at Asai Ryouchi.
Asai Ryomasa quickly replied, "What Sakyo didn't know when he entered the palace is that my lord had previously purchased a batch of war horses from the Shinano and Ogasawara family. The price was thirty guan each. These seven thousand guan were used to purchase the war horses."
"In order to purchase these war horses, we also gave many Omi products as gifts."
"Oh?" Kyogoku Gaozheng was delighted when he heard this, "Where are these war horses now?"
"Shinano is a long way from Omi, and transportation is inconvenient. Calculating the time, we should still be on the way to Omi."
"Once these war horses are delivered, send someone to report to me immediately. I will be of great use!"
"ha!"
Before muskets were completely popularized and used proficiently on the battlefield, cavalry was definitely the most powerful weapon in field battles in this era. The Kai-Takeda family was able to punch Hojo, kick Imagawa, and lose the pants of the old turtle Tokugawa Ieyasu whom Mikatahara tortured. To a large extent, they relied on the cavalry.
Although Omi is rich in products, it does not produce horses. Omi plains are mostly populated, and cavalry can be of great use, so it is necessary to form a cavalry team.
But in the entire RB country, there are only a few places that produce horses, and Shinano horses are definitely a high-quality source of horses that can be used as war horses.
Unexpectedly, Asai Ryomasa could actually get a group of war horses from Shinano, which was beyond Kyogoku Takamasa's expectations.
Although these war horses are indeed a bit more expensive, in Kyogoku Takamasa's view, they are definitely worth every penny.
Kyogoku Takamasa suddenly had a bold idea in his mind.
Do you want to get a Chibei and come out to play?
I think it works!
