"Now that Master Daizen can start making preparations, we will ask Daizen Daifu to send troops together with my family in three days!" Kyogoku Takamasa was worried about leaving Nobuo Takeda alone in Goze Mountain Castle, otherwise what if he did something behind his back? What about Yao Mozi?
Therefore, Nobuo Takeda had to send troops along, and Nobuo Takeda certainly knew this and did not refuse.
"In addition, regarding logistical supplies, the food shipped from Omi will not arrive until ten days later. The Takeda family is still responsible for the short-term supply! I will send Higuchi Jirozaemon to assist you in order to ensure the logistical supplies of our army. !”
"Don't worry when Sakyo comes to the palace. Our Wakasa Takeda family lacks everything except money and food! Let alone ten days, we can afford even a year's food!" Takeda Nobuo immediately swore with all his heart. said.
This is not to say that Takeda Nobuo is boasting. The food reserves in Gozeyama Castle alone are enough to support the Kyogoku family and the Takeda family's troops for three months.
Reaching an agreement with Nobuo Takeda, the two quickly started preparations.
Two days later, the troops of the Takeda family and the Kyogoku family had already assembled in Gozeyama Castle, and they only waited for Kyogoku Gaomasa's order to send troops to Mikata County. However, before sending troops, Kyogoku Takamasa went out of his way to find his sister Aju.
"Sanlang, shouldn't you be preparing to send troops at this moment?"
Aju, who was writing a letter in the backyard, was also a little surprised when she saw Kyogoku Takamasa arriving.
Kyogoku Takamasa came to sit in front of Aju as if nothing had happened, then casually looked at the content of Aju's letter, and said, "A sister is writing a letter to my father?"
"Exactly!"
"Married to Wakasa, it is the first time I am so far away from my father and mother. I really miss them."
"Sister, do you know why Saburo came to see you at this time?" Kyogoku Takamasa suddenly looked at Aju with a solemn look and said.
Seeing that Kyogoku Takamasa's expression was so solemn, Aju slowly stopped the pen in her hand and asked seriously: "Did something happen?"
"Sister, you should know that the battle between our family and the Asakura family is about to begin. Saburo and his brother-in-law are about to lead the army into battle. We don't know who will win or lose in this battle."
"The Echizen Asakura family is very powerful and is actually the strongest enemy we have ever encountered. To be honest, I don't have much confidence in this battle!"
Aju nodded thoughtfully, "The burden on Sanlang is indeed not light. It's a pity that I am a female, so I really can't help Sanlang in this matter."
"My sister is wrong!" Jingji Gaozheng shook his head violently, "To be honest, I have something to ask my sister for!"
"You and I, brother and sister, how can we talk about begging for each other?" Aju said with her lips pursed.
Kyogoku Takamasa slowly stood up, then walked around Aju twice, then stood still and said: "This time we are fighting against the Asakura family, the place of battle is Wakasa. This place has recently surrendered to my family, and the leader It is extremely unstable internally, and something may change if there is a slight disturbance.”
"So I hope that my sister can take charge of Houze Mountain City and stabilize the rear!"
"Sit in charge of Gozeyama Castle?"
"Concubine?" Aju covered her lips and looked at Kyogoku Takamasa in surprise. She didn't know where Kyogoku Takamasa's confidence in her came from.
Kyogoku Takamasa was not surprised by Aju's reaction. You must know that before this, Aju was just an ordinary samurai girl. It was really not easy for her to complete such a transformation all of a sudden.
However, Kyogoku Takamasa had no other choice. Besides, this was the "job" of a daughter of the samurai family in this era. In addition to stabilizing the relationship between the two parties, they also need to work hard for the interests of the mother's family.
"Sister, there is no need to belittle yourself. As the eldest daughter of Kyogoku, Saburo needs your help in this matter!"
"Then what do you want me to do?"
"Pay close attention to Goze Mountain Castle and the wealthy families and people in Wakasa. If you find any trouble, I must inform you as soon as possible! If the situation is critical, I can make your own decision!"
"But doesn't my lord (Nobuo Takeda) have troops in Goze Mountain Castle? Why doesn't Saburo consult with my lord at this time?"
"Sister, although you are married to your brother-in-law, Kyogoku and Takeda are not really a family! To be honest, in this Wakasa country, it is my brother-in-law who we should be wary of and pay attention to the most!"
"Although this sounds cruel, sister, please understand that the Kyogoku family is the priority in everything!"
After staring directly into Kyogoku Takamasa's eyes for a long time, Aju finally nodded slowly and solemnly replied: "I understand!"
"After I and my brother-in-law go out into battle, Higuchi Jirozaemon will serve as the castle representative of Gozeyama Castle. My sister can discuss all matters with me!"
"Anyway, please do it!"
"Sanlang, be careful in everything!" Even though there are thousands of words in his heart, the words still boil down to "be careful" when it comes to his mouth.
Although Aku and Kyogoku Takamasa have the same father, they have lived together since childhood, and their relationship is naturally very close. Moreover, Kyogoku Takamasa is also very concerned about maintaining the family relationship between brothers and sisters, trying to prevent conflicts between brothers and sisters, and avoid laying hidden dangers for the stability and unity of the family in the future.
Aku's caution came from the bottom of her heart. At least Kyogoku Takamasa felt the sincerity and concern in Aku's eyes.
"Sister, please take care of yourself!"
As he spoke, Kyogoku Takamasa suddenly took off his ribs from his waist and placed it on the table, "I gave this ribs to my sister, not only for your self-defense, but also as a warning. I hope that my sister will never forget you." identity of!"
"On this occasion, I have two words to say to my sister. Please remember them!"
"First, although the Takeda family and the main family are related by marriage, they are actually just puppets of the main family. Although Dr. Takeda Daisen and his retainers do not say it on the surface, they are definitely unwilling in their hearts. If Dr. Takeda Daisen shows disloyalty to the main family in the future or If there are any unfavorable signs, I can use this gap to kill them!"
"Ah?!" Hearing Kyogoku Takamasa's words, Aju instinctively exclaimed, but then nodded.
She and Nobuo Takeda had no relationship at all. They had only been married for three days. In Aju's eyes, her husband's status was far lower than that of Kyogoku Takamasa and Kyogoku Takahiro.
"Secondly, although you married into the Takeda family, you are still the daughter of my Kyogoku family! Our Kyogoku family is a famous family of the Takeda family, and the family name is more important than anything else! If our family loses in this battle, Gozeyama Castle will definitely not be preserved!"
"When the city falls, I ask my sister to commit suicide based on this difference, so as not to bring shame on the family name!"
Why are the women of the Wu family in the Warring States Period sad?
The main reason is that they have become "tools" in the family since they were born. Even the greatest human instinct - survival, will be abandoned because of the needs of the family and even some ridiculous ideas.
I don't know since when, when the losing side of the war lost their city, the head of the family or the city would almost always choose to commit seppuku, and they would basically execute the family members who had not had time to escape before death to avoid falling into the hands of the enemy.
Looking at it now, this approach is completely unreasonable, but for these women whose martial arts concepts have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people since childhood, all this is too normal.
