Chapter 1821 The two front Tian families are both exposed to rain and dew
Yiyin shook his head and stopped thinking about Akechi Mitsuhide's intentions. The more he thought about this evil fox, the more headache he got. He would deal with her when he got back.
He said softly to Maeda Toshiie.
"The matter of Ishiyama Honganji Temple has been settled, no wonder Shibata Katsuie dared to allocate the new territory of Kaga Province so carelessly.
Nanari Yorishu has been scared out of her wits by the Oda family, and now that the old clan has surrendered, she has no reason to hold on and refuse to surrender.
It seems that Kaga Country is going to fall into the hands of Shibata Katsuie. She discussed with you and wants to transfer you to the Kanazawa Plain. Is she worried that Uesugi Kenshin will make a comeback?"
Maeda Toshiie smiled.
"The sage clearly knows that Shibata Katsuie has this intention.
Your Highness Uesugi has a fiery temperament. The battle of Tetori River comes unexpectedly. He starts a war when he says it will. Who wouldn’t be frightened if he encounters you?"
Yiyin smiled bitterly and shook his head.
The reason why Uesugi Kenshin's raid on Kaga was successful was not only because of the arrogance of the Oda army, but also because of the undeclared war.
If an ordinary samurai daimyo dared to do this, Oda Nobunaga would definitely fight her to the death.
Just like the Asai family back then, when Oda Nobunaga was attacking the Asakura family, they suddenly rebelled. After Oda Nobunaga recovered, the first thing he did was to kill the Asai and Asakura families.
But Uesugi Kenshin's identity is different. She is the mother of Shiba's descendants, and she is Shiba Yoshigan's most important ally in Kanto.
Oda Nobunaga's provocation provoked Uesugi Kenshin's retaliation. The behavior and reaction of both men were too arrogant and not the way a normal samurai would fight.
In the final analysis, the antagonism between love rivals prevailed.
But after he really calmed down, no matter how angry Oda Nobunaga was, he didn't want to cause trouble, so he turned around to clean up Ishiyama Honganji Temple, hoping to open up the situation from the west as soon as possible.
Oda Nobunaga was calm, but Shibata Katsuie was still worried.
Who knows when Uesugi Kenshin will go crazy again? Unless this problem is solved, even if Kaga Kuni's fat meat is already in his mouth, Shibata Katsuie will not dare to swallow it hastily.
Therefore, Shibata Katsuie thought of Maeda Toshiie who was mediating between the two parties this time.
Maeda Toshiie is an important minister of Shiba, and the Owari Shiba Territory to which he belongs is also the territory of the Shiba family.
If the Maeda Toshiie is placed in front to form a buffer zone between the Oda family and the Uesugi family, Uesugi Kenshin will not be able to kill him casually.
Yiyin laughed.
"Shibata Katsuie is quite cunning. She wants to use you to block Sugi Kenshin's way, so she won't treat you badly. What benefits did she promise you?"
Maeda Toshiie smiled.
"Kaga Kanazawa Plain, 100,000 koku."
Yiyin nodded.
"She is willing to give it up. Does Oda Nobunaga know about this matter?"
Maeda Toshiie shook his head and said.
"Your Highness Oda probably doesn't know yet.
Shibata-sama wants to communicate with me first, and if the Shiba family doesn’t object, then propose it to Oda-sama.”
Yoshigan looked at Maeda Toshiie and asked.
"So what do you think? Do you want to grant her wish?"
Maeda Toshiie said.
"Ono County is deep in the mountains. Although I have the right of way to the Kuzuryu River, it is still somewhat inconvenient.
Furthermore, if the hills and mountains of 50,000 stones are replaced by the sea-facing plains of 100,000 stones, with farmland and a seaport, I can’t find any reason to refuse.”
Yoshigami nodded, understanding that Maeda Toshiie was tempted.
The Owari Shiba collar controlled by Maeda Toshiie has been re-blocked several times.
Except for Kanimura's 1,500 stone who never moved, Owari Shiba's lead was thrown by Oda Nobunaga to the mountainous area of Mino Kuni County, and later moved to the mountain basin of Ono County.
Although the stone height of the territory increased from 20,000 koku to 50,000 koku, life in the mountains was not easy. Maeda Toshiie's financial resources mainly came from Mikuni Minato, which was specially approved by the Yi Bank.
Mikuni Minato in Echizen Province was forcibly upgraded to the fourth largest port on the Hokurikudo trade route. This was the U.S. Bank's subsidy to Owari Shiba, and it was also the most important treasure trove of Maeda Toshiie.
With this cornucopia in hand, Maeda Toshiie had money and food to appease the retainers who followed him around and moved around several times.
Only then did he have the money and food to bribe the Shimobari old warrior family of Echizen Province and get involved with them.
Although Oda Nobunaga authorized Maeda Toshiie to allow unimpeded water transportation in the Kuzuryu River, there were many obstacles between the territory in the mountains and the large port outside the mountains. After all, this was not a long-term solution.
This time, Shibata Katsuie came to ask for it sincerely, and offered the great benefits of the plain outside Shiwanishi Mountain. It was difficult for Maeda Toshiie to refuse.
The Kanazawa Plain is close to Noto Province and is one of the largest plains in Kaga Province. It also has a seaside port that can directly contact Mikuni Minato without having to go through the Kuzuryu River water transportation in other people's territories.
Such a good piece of land, how could it have been given to an outsider, Maeda Toshiie, if Uesugi Kenshin's threat hadn't been looming on his back and so many people under Shibata Katsuie were rushing to get it.
But now, this piece of fat has been given to Shibata Katsuie with both hands. He has gained territory, gained face, and even made Shibata Katsuie owe a huge favor.
Yoshigan couldn't help laughing when he saw Maeda Toshiie's embarrassed expression.
"Okay, I agree to this, let Shibata Katsuie go to communicate with Oda Nobunaga.
Speaking of which, Lijia, you are really good at it.
When I left Owari, the Owari Shiba Territory only had 3,000 koku. With your merits, you transferred it to the County of Kamjo-gun with 20,000 koku, and then transferred it to Ono-gun with 50,000 koku. If it succeeds this time, it will be Kanazawa's 100,000 koku.
Good guy, every time you transfer it, it will be doubled. If you do this a few more times, you might be able to add millions of stones."
Maeda Toshiie gently touched his abdomen, feeling the warmth injected by the saint before, and sighed with a smile.
"What's the use of millions of stones? Now I just think about the good fortune of being able to give birth to a descendant of the saint.
Otherwise, no matter how much I get, what’s the point in the end?”
Yiyin coughed, feeling a little embarrassed, so he changed the subject.
"When talking about Kanazawa, I think of one person.
The Naoyoshi Hanzawa whom you recommended to join the center, she seems to be from Kanazawa, right? This young person is very good, and you deserve a reward for your recommendation."
However, Maeda Toshiie refused to let Yoshigage get away. He stared into his eyes, pinched his palm, and put his index finger into his mouth.
While mumbling, he said vaguely.
"If the saint wants to reward me, please reward me with a child."
Yiyin retracted his fingers and rubbed them subconsciously. The sticky saliva on his fingertips made him feel itchy, and he couldn't describe the feeling.
He smiled bitterly.
"I also want to give you a child, but this matter...it doesn't matter what you or I say, it depends on God's will.
But don’t worry, I will do my best to not let you down. But now... can we eat first, I am really hungry."
Maeda Toshiie stepped back and bowed, and said.
"I was too impatient, so I asked the saint to atone for my sins. Please let the saint have a meal first."
Yoshigan picked up the chopsticks and picked up the rice in the bowl before chewing a few mouthfuls. Under Maeda Toshiie's fiery gaze, he felt that the food was a little tasteless.
He sighed helplessly.
"Want more tonight?"
Maeda Toshiie nodded.
"I beg the saint for permission."
Yiyin hummed, feeling so self-indulgent that he started to show off his food. He had to eat enough, otherwise he wouldn't have the energy to do business.
Maeda Toshiie picked up his dinner with a smile, ate it slowly, and began to reserve enough energy.
No words were spoken while eating or sleeping, only the sound of touching bowls and chopsticks echoed.
After a while, Maeda Toshiie suddenly said.
"Sage, are you going to Azuchi Castle next?"
"Um."
"Can you go through Suzuka Pass and enter Ueno Castle in Iga Country first to see the benefits?"
Yoshigan almost choked on the rice that went into his mouth, and looked at Maeda Toshiie with a speechless expression.
You haven't finished eating yet and you've already started eating for Maeda's benefit? Do you, the Maeda family, want to eat me up?
Maeda Toshiie lowered his head in embarrassment and said softly.
"I'm older, and my benefits are not small..."
Yiyin sighed.
"I know, I'll go see her."
There is indeed a sense of urgency when Yiyin comes back this time.
As Kanto divine descendants continue to be born, Kinki must also work hard, and Yoshihiro originally wanted to give them more opportunities.
Maeda Toshiie is the acting officer of Owari Shiba, Maeda Yoshie is the general of Kinki, and both his aunt and nephew are Yoshigan's capable subordinates, and they are also the chosen ones of the gods.
Yiyin wanted to give birth to them, and they themselves wanted to conceive, so naturally they worked together and worked hard together.
As for Azuchi Castle, Oda Nobunaga is still showing off his power in Ishiyama and will not be back for a while, so there is no need for Yoshigan to rush to his door.
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After spending a few days together with Maeda Toshiie, Yoshigan embarked on a journey again, taking Suzuka Pass in northern Ise and entering Iga country.
Along the way, Maeda Toshiie accompanied him until he reached Suzuka Pass before saying goodbye.
The Iga-Maeda family of Maeda interests and the Kaga-Maeda family of the Maeda Toshi family are about to form. Although the two families have restored their old friendship and stand on a united front, in fact the relationship between the two is not harmonious.
The person who acts as the lubricant in the relationship between the two Maeda families is actually Maeda Toshihisa.
In a world where women are superior to men and women are inferior to men, it is shocking for two women to share one husband. If it were not for the dirty political fig leaf of the living god, there would never be such peace between the gods and their mothers.
But even if everyone has accepted the reality, there will still be a lot of resentment in their hearts. Who is willing to share their love with others?
The two daughters, Maeda Toshiie and Maeda Satoshi, had their relationship break up in Owari because of Shiba Yoshigan, and they separated.
Nowadays, because of the common interests of the Maeda family, Maeda Toshihisa forcibly brings them together. There is mutual protection and mutual embarrassment.
Maeda Riku could only let it go. She had her sister on one side and her adopted daughter on the other. The palms and backs of her hands were full of flesh, and there was nothing she could do.
As long as both sides can make ends meet and take care of each other's interests, that's all.
Just after Yoshigan said goodbye to Maeda Toshiie at the other end of Suzuka Checkpoint, after passing Suzuka Checkpoint, we met Maeda Toshiie. It was truly a seamless connection.
The Iga Basin extends in all directions, with entrances and exits to Yamashiro Country, Omi Country, Ise Country, and Yamato Country where Kyoto is located, and its strategic position is extremely high.
At that time, the old Iga people rebelled, which triggered sanctions from the shogunate and blocked the four exits. The Hattori family had no choice but to leave their hometown and join the Matsudaira family in Mikawa Kingdom.
The Momochi family and the Fujibayashi family stuck to their hometowns, waiting for hope, and finally ushered in the saint.
The old Iga people who followed the Shiba family have already escaped from their miserable lives and embarked on a prosperous road.
After the Kinki Shiba Territory was established, the Shiba retainers group headed by Maeda Yoshi, Katsuhisa Niko, Akechi Mitsuhide and other important ministers, with tacit understanding, began to eliminate the influence of the old Iga clan in the Iga Basin.
The main force of the old Iga had already gone to Kanto. Most of them merged into Shima Katsuo's Kanto Shiba leader, and a small part followed Yukimori Yamanaka, the deacon of the Kanto service office.
The former savage gangsters are now knowledgeable and well-educated subordinates from famous and orthodox families organized by Shiba. They are living a happy life.
Even though they lost the dominance of Iga country, the old Iga people were not angry at being occupied by the doves, but instead happily accepted the reality.
The young men of the old Iga people went to Kanto to develop, and after stabilizing their lives, they took over most of the old, young, married, and children. The composition of the local samurai family in Iga country has been completely changed.
The main body of the current Iga samurai family is the Iga Maeda retainer, followed by the retainers of Otani Yoshitsugi and Akechi Mitsuhide.
As for the main body of the Iga Maeda family, Maeda Toshihisa and Maeda Toshiie demolished the Maeda family in Arakoko Castle in Owari Province, and each took away half of the old foundation of his mother, Maeda Toshimasa.
Coupled with the relatives and friends tricked from the four counties of Shimo-Owari, each of them switched to the Ryomeeda family, forming a group of Shiba's Ryomeeda retainers, mainly the old samurai family of Shimo-Owari.
In other words, in an ancient society that valued local relations, the Shimobari family of the Oda family saw the two Maeda retainers belonging to the Shiba family more pleasing to their eyes than the Oda retainers from other places.
After all, we are all fellow villagers from Shimo-Owari County, so naturally we are closer to each other than the other ministers who squeezed in after the expansion of the Oda family.
Such a special relationship, unless it gradually grows apart after several generations, it is really difficult to break the connection with each other in other ways.
This is also the reason why the wealth of the Owari and Mino samurai families poured into Shiba real estate crazily after Oda Nobunaga became violent and ruthless in dealing with Sakuma Nobumori.
Because there are countless connections between the middle and lower classes of the Shiba family and the Oda family, they can help the Oda retainers transfer their property to the Shiba territory.
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Iga country, Ueno Castle.
This castle built by the Maeda interests was originally the result of the Kingisbo Territory's military entrustment to the Maeda interests when Yoshinobu first invaded Kanto.
With the support of Nizi Katsuhisa, Maeda's interests quickly established a military station and played a huge role in the subsequent war against the Rokkaku family.
But now, the Rokkaku family has long been wiped out, and the Kinki Shiba Territory has not suffered a military disaster for many years, and is praised by samurai families all over the world as a beacon of milk and honey.
Ueno Castle has gradually transformed from a military town into a prosperous big city, taking advantage of its convenient geographical location to strive for economic development.
Especially after the rise of Shiba Real Estate, Ueno Castle Town sold a small part of its land property rights through a transaction with Takada Harano, and obtained a large amount of land revenue, which further stimulated the urban economy.
So when Yoshihiro came to Ueno Castle again, he almost couldn't believe that the prosperous big city in front of him was the former Ueno Castle. It really looked the same every year, but changed drastically in three years.
Maeda, who had endured it all the way, finally couldn't bear it anymore after inviting the saint into the residence hall, and wagged his tail in begging for sex.
At this moment, Pu Sheng's village was again outside setting up defenses and guarding the gate. It was indeed a different woman and the same life.