During the Warring States Period, the cavalry had a place on this historical stage.
Even though many people in later generations believed that the short size of RB horses was not conducive to cavalry combat, some people even simply believed that RB horses did not exist as a species.
In fact, the cavalry during the RB Warring States Period was indeed not very strong.
The ancient Chinese cavalry, whether they were light cavalry or heavy armored cavalry, were well-trained and powerful cavalry, because the enemies they faced were also well-trained "professional soldiers."
However, the enemies faced by the cavalry during the Warring States Period were mostly temporarily recruited peasant soldiers, also known as the rabble.
Therefore, under such circumstances, even if the cavalry's own combat effectiveness is low, it can still be invincible.
Just like the top scorer in the college entrance examination in the country and the top scorer in a certain county's college entrance examination, although they are both top scorers, the gap is huge.
But in any case, in the context of the Warring States Period, the role that cavalry can play is indeed not small.
Ever since he knew that the most urgent need for the Kyogoku family's cavalry was a general, Kyogoku Takamasa locked himself in his room for several days to think about a suitable candidate.
First of all, it is certain that such talents do not exist in the Kyogoku family or even in Omi as a whole. Although there are many historical warriors among the retainers such as Isono Umasa, Akao Kiyosuna, Kaiboku Tsunanchika, and Amamori Kiyosada, they don't know much about cavalry combat.
Most of the other local samurai in Omi are unknown people in history, and it is unrealistic to expect them to play any role in the Kyogoku family's riding team. Although there may be some people who are not famous in history but are really NB, Kyogoku Takamasa does not want to try his luck everywhere like a headless fly.
Therefore, Kyogoku Takamasa can only set his sights elsewhere.
Throughout the RB Warring States Period, as far as the cavalry team is concerned, the most famous one is undoubtedly the Takeda family's Akabe, followed by the Tokugawa family's "second-hand Akabe" and later Sanada Yukimura's "pseudo Akabe".
The latter two are obviously unrealistic, but there are dates in between, and the closest one is undoubtedly the Takeda family.
Historically, the Takeda family's Chibei had to wait until Takeda Shingen came to power to shine. At this time, there is undoubtedly a good chance to poach the Takeda family's corners.
The initial commander of Akabi was Iito Toromasa, who during the Tenbun era collaborated with Imai Nobutora and others to raise a rebellion against Takeda Nobutora, but surrendered to the Takeda family after the defeat. However, Iitomi Michue, the father of Iitomi Toramasa, was a die-hard loyalist of Takeda Nobutora, and he wanted to die when Takeda Nobutora was fighting Oi and other people.
Counting the time, Iitotora Masaru had just rebelled and surrendered and joined the Takeda family not long ago.
This seemed like an opportunity.
And if you can get Fanfu Huchang to join you, then Fanfu Changjing (Shanxian Changjing) can buy one and get one free. This deal seems to be a good deal.
Kyogoku Takamasa already had the urge to fly to Kai immediately.
It seems that the trip to Kai and Shinano can be put on the agenda.
But before that, Kyogoku Takamasa must make the next step.
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Imhama City, Kyogokukan.
A group of Kyogoku Takamasa's subordinates were summoned at this time. In addition to some of the retainers who stayed in Ise, Tsunachika Uboku, Akao Kiyotsuna, Mitsui Toraka, Endo Kyouyo, Matsunagahide, and Matsunaga Nagayori. , Mitsukazu Numata, Naofous Higuchi, Shunren Tsutsui, Kiyosuna Kasahara, Asanobu Hatayama, Takatsuna Kuchiki, Masanobu Hayashi and others were all present.
After scanning the surrounding retainers, Kyogoku Takamasa couldn't help but nodded with satisfaction.
Although I am not like some time-traveling protagonists who recruit famous generals as their younger brothers, I have still accumulated a lot of talents over the years.
"Gentlemen, yesterday we received a letter from Ise. The land inspection work of Benben and Tomei counties has been completed. According to the statistician, the stone height of Benni County is 60,000 koku. The stone height of our family is nineteen thousand koku. On top of the 10,000 shi, we add 60,000 shi, and now it has reached 250,000 shi!"
"Looking at the entire Kinai region, in terms of Ishiga, there are only four families that are ahead of me: Hosokawa, Rokkaku, Kitahata, and Hatakeyama (Oshu family + Soshu family)."
"Although we have achieved what we have achieved so far, it is not enough. Our expansion cannot stop for a moment, so it is time to prepare to launch an attack on the next target!"
On the main seat, Kyogoku Takamasa spoke with high spirits.
Hearing Kyogoku Gaomasa's words, the retainers below were also quite excited.
Hatayama Asanobu immediately said: "My lord, are you going to start a war with the Rokkaku family?"
"Is this family finally going to take the step to unify Omi?"
Kyogoku Takamasa shook his head and said helplessly: "Although our family's strength has greatly improved compared to before, the overall strength is still far inferior to the Rokkaku family. It is definitely not wise to start a war with the Rokkaku family at the moment."
Hearing Kyogoku Takamasa's words, the retainers present could not help but express disappointment.
However, this emotion lasted only for a moment. After all, Kyogoku Takamasa was telling the truth. The Rokkaku family was indeed not something that the current Kyogoku family could compete with.
If it weren't for the Hosokawa family to contain the Rokkaku family behind their backs, the Kyogoku family might have faced an invasion by the Rokkaku family right now.
In other words, if the Rokkaku family didn't come to cause trouble for the Kyogoku family, they would have burned high incense.
"Wakasa!"
Kyogoku Takamasa directly gave the answer without waiting for the retainers to speculate further.
"Wakasa is adjacent to Omi. Although the territory of this place is not large, it is prosperous in commerce. Because it is close to the sea, maritime trade is also very prosperous. Kohama Port outside Gozeyama Castle is the northern gateway port in the Konsew region , it’s not uncommon for a fleet of ships to dock here for transit every year.”
"If our family can capture Wakasa, then our family's strength will make a qualitative leap again, and we will have more confidence to compete with the Rokkaku family."
"But my lord." As soon as Kyogoku Takamasa finished speaking, Kuchiki Takazuna on the side said suspiciously: "Although the Wakasa Takeda family is weaker than the daimyo in the neighboring areas, they are not allowed to be bullied. The presence."
"As far as I know, the Wakasa Takeda family has thousands of well-equipped ashigaru. Moreover, the Takeda family has a close relationship with the shogunate. If I want to attack the Wakasa Takeda family, it may be difficult for the shogunate to explain it."
The Wakasa Takeda family seems inconspicuous in the entire Kinai, like a salted fish, but this is only a superficial phenomenon.
In fact, the Wakasa Takeda family has always been a "major component" of the Kinai turmoil in the past 20 to 30 years. Moreover, the Wakasa Takeda family has a very close relationship with the shogunate, and he can be said to be a die-hard supporter of Ashikaga Yoshiharu.
In the 18th year of Eisho (1521 AD), Ashikaga Yoshitsune ran away from Kyoto in conflict with the leader Hosokawa Takakuni. Hosokawa Takakuni supported Ashikaga Yoshiharu and became the twelfth shogunate of the shogunate. Takeda Momitsu was here At that time, troops were sent to Luo to support Ashikaga Yoshiharu.
In the sixth year of Dayei (AD 1526), Hosokawa Takano killed Motomori Konishi, which led to a rebellion by the brothers Hatano Aimichi and Yanagimoto Kenji. Hosokawa Harumoto also raised troops in Awa to support Ashikaga Yoshimi Dosei. Sichuan Gaoguo is in conflict. At this time, Hosokawa Takakuni invited Takeda Motomitsu to Luo in the name of Ashikaga Yoshiharu, and Takeda Momotsu also happily went.
At that time, Takeda Momitsu entered Kyoto with thousands of ashigaru under his command. The people in Kyoto were amazed when they saw the sophisticated equipment of the Takeda family's ashigaru, which also proved that the Takeda family's military strength was still very strong.
