Regarding the matter of being cannon fodder, the Kuriya family members said that they had a say. When he followed Takeda Motomitsu to Luo to help Hosokawa Takakuni in trouble, the Kuriya family almost lost their underwear.
Not only the retainers and ashigaru suffered heavy casualties, but many members of the Kuriya clan also died. Even the Kuriya clan, the head of the Kuriya clan branch, the lord of Kunyoshi Castle, also died inside.
This young samurai is the son of Kuriya's parents, and his name is Kuriya Mitsuwa.
Kuriya Mitsuwako is the son of the Kuriya patriarch. After the death of the Kuriya patriarch, he inherited the position of head of the branch family and guarded Kuniyoshi Castle, mainly to guard against threats from the Echizen Asakura family.
Historically, Kuriya Mitsuwako served as the general in charge of Takeda Nobutoyo and Takeda Yoshitoshi for two generations. He was active in major battles and was a rare good general in the family.
Although the Wakasa Takeda family has actively participated in Kinai affairs in recent years, whether it is assisting Hosokawa Takakuni in fighting Hosokawa Harumoto or supporting Ashikaga Yoshiharu's reopening, they have been very active.
But in these affairs, the Wakasa Takeda family was in a state of being exploited, so Takeda retainers like the Kuriya family who had suffered losses in these matters were deeply disgusted by these things.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
"The Kuriya family is indeed crouching tigers, hidden dragons. I didn't expect a retainer to be so knowledgeable!" Kyogoku Takamasa looked at Kuriya Mitsuwako, who was about the same age as him, with admiration, and then said with a smile.
Kuriya Mitsuruo glanced back at Kyogoku Takamasa, then nodded and said nothing.
At this time, Kuriya Gentaka, who was on the throne, carefully looked at Kyogoku Takamasa, and then said: "I have heard that the Kyogoku family has a close relationship with the leader, Mr. Hosokawa. I wonder if this is true?"
"Why did Ukyo Ryo say this?" Kyogoku Takamasa said slightly surprised: "The relationship between our family and the Hosokawa family is known to the world, so why should we doubt it?"
Kuriya Gentaka smiled incredulously, and then continued: "The matter I am planning is really of great importance, so I have to be cautious."
"As the saying goes, don't tell lies in front of a real person, so I won't hide it."
"I, the Kuriya clan, are an important minister of the Takeda family. The successive leaders have made great contributions to the Takeda family! After I, Kuriya Gentaka, succeeded to the throne, I also upheld the legacy of my ancestors!"
"However, I, the Kuriya clan, followed the Takeda family and fought in various places and suffered heavy casualties, but we did not receive corresponding reliance!"
"During the Dayaga years, I joined the Takeda family in the war in Luo. More than 60 members of the clan were killed and injured, and Ashigaru suffered countless casualties!"
"But what did the Takeda family do to me?"
"My Majesty, Ohama's position as acting official has been taken away, and the Kuriya family's retainers have less and less say in the family!"
"My lord has been supporting Yoshimi and the Muto family, and deliberately suppresses my family!"
"The Hongo clan of the Wakasa wealthy family has low strength and has been bullied by the Muto clan! I just said a few words on behalf of the Hongo clan during the evaluation, and we have always been under suspicion!"
"I, the Kuriya clan, have served the Takeda family for hundreds of years. After several generations, I have worked hard not to mention my heart and soul! I didn't expect that I would be so humiliated by my master in the end. I, Kuriya Mototaka, am also a bloody person. The future of the entire clan depends on the next person. hand!"
"Is there any reason not to do things for our family?"
"The head of the Takeda family, Daifu-san, is currently ill, and the position of family governor is vacant! Hikojiro-don is just a child and has no ability to lead the family at all!"
"But the Tango Isshiki clan is our enemy in the west, and the Echizen Asakura clan is in danger in the east! If no one can lead the family, how can we defend ourselves against the enemy?"
"Takeda Daizo Daisuke-don (Takeda Nobutaka) is the younger brother of the lord and the legitimate son of the previous lord! Who among the officials in the Tsai family knows this?"
"At this time when the Takeda family is in crisis, the master is not dead and the family is stable, but he wants a young son to succeed him. Isn't this the way to cause chaos?"
Looking at Kuriya Mototaka, who looked resentful and seemed to have been greatly wronged, Kyogoku Takamasa had an "I see" expression on the surface, but in fact he had a "You are not a good bird" attitude in his heart.
You, you damn retainer, you know clearly that a big tree attracts wind, but you still want to cause trouble!
Takeda Motomitsu is not a fool. Seeing that you have ideas, and he is about to return to the west, why not seize the time to restrict you?
Speaking of this, Kyogoku Takamasa almost wanted to tell the story of "Sima Yi" to Kuriya Mototaka.
Do you understand how tolerant you are?
Anyway, Takeda Motomitsu is going to die, why don’t you wait another two years to cause trouble?
You have an expression like "I'm going to rebel" all day long. Who will you do if Takeda Motomitsu doesn't do it?
Of course, now the Kyogoku family still needs to make use of Kuriya Gentaka, so Kyogoku Takamasa has no choice but to follow Kuriya Gentaka's words.
"Ukyo Ryōden, I am well aware of the situation you and Takeda-sama are in!"
"Your Majesty, the Daizen Daifu Palace has joined the Rokkaku family. It is the enemy of the leader of the palace. This family is an ally of the Hosokawa family. Naturally, we want to stop Takeda-don's move!"
"Privately, I don't want to see a loyal minister like Ukyo Ryōden being wronged!"
"So, I feel very sympathetic to Kuriya-den!"
"Now that I have defeated the rebellious Asai and unified Kita-Omi, Ise Country also has two counties in its control. Although the strength is still not as good as the Rokkaku family, we are still willing to help Ukyo Ryōden and Takeda-den to achieve their goals! Please also ask Ukyo Ryōden and Takeda-den not to refuse a piece of our family. Sincerity!"
Hearing Kyogoku Takamasa's words, Kuriya Gentaka's expression relaxed and he breathed a sigh of relief temporarily.
However, Kuriya Gentaka also had concerns in his heart, so he said, "I don't know what the Kyogoku family's intentions were when they intervened in my Wakasa matter?"
"Are you really going to help us clean up the house, or do you want to take over Wakasa?"
Kyogoku Takamasa blinked, then looked at Kuriya Mototaka with a sincere face and said, "I wonder what Ukyo Ryōden thinks?"
Kuriya Mototaka said without hesitation, "If the Kyogoku family is really sincere in helping us, then I and the Daizo Daisuke Palace will very much welcome it. After this is done, the Takeda family and the Kyogoku family will be on good terms with each other forever!"
"If the Kyogoku family intends to take over Wakasa, then I, the Kuriya clan, will look after the Kyogoku family. I only hope that the Kyogoku family will treat me well in the future, and never do this to the family like the Daisen Daifu Palace!"
I believe you!
You're such a bad old man!
How could Kyogoku Takamasa not know that this was just Kuriya Mototaka’s test!
Just kidding, if Kuriya Gentaka really has no pursuit, then why are you rebelling?
Risking a huge risk to rebel and become a retainer of the Kyogoku family is just a change of family. What good will this do to the Kuriya family?
"Ukyo Ryōden is joking, do you think I have any intention of getting involved with Wakasa?"
"I just saw that the Takeda family was going astray and joined the Rokkaku family to fight against the Hosokawa family!"
"The Omi Rokkaku family is so powerful that our family is already invincible. If there is another Takeda family, our family can be said to be alone!"
"Now that the Takeda family is fortunate to have such knowledgeable people as Ukyo Ryōden and Takeda-don, they are unwilling to join the same trap as Rokkaku and the others. This family is very happy!"
"I only hope that after Takeda-dono succeeds to the throne, Ukyo-dono and Ukyo-don can join our camp and fight against the Rokkaku family! This is my family's wish, but I don't know what Ukyo-dono wants?"
Kuriya Mototaka looked at Kyogoku Takamasa's expression carefully, as if to confirm the authenticity of what Kyogoku Takamasa said.
After a long time, Kuriya Mototaka slowly said...
