Chapter 1852 The wind blows and flags move peoples hearts.
Hashiba Hideyoshi's expression was angry at first, then calm, and finally he sighed deeply and bowed slightly towards Kuroda Takataka.
"Kuroda-hime's words are like enlightenment. I should cheer up and not let Takenaka-hime down.
Please forgive me for my willfulness, continue to assist me, and fill in my gaps, please."
Hashiba Hideyoshi's face was sincere, which made Kuroda Takataka tremble in his heart and bowed in return.
Maybe the relationship between the two is a naked connection of interests, but Hashiba Hideyoshi's attitude is always refreshing and full of personality charm.
Hideyoshi Hashiba's background was too low, so he was never picky about food and dared to use any talent.
There is a clan headed by Hashiba Hidenaga, the cheap relatives of her husband's family, the Owari clan sent by Oda Nobunaga, the Omi clan recruited from the territory, and the Harima clan Bizen clan who need to be won over at the moment.
Hashiba Hideyoshi had no better choice. She was even more helpless than the once impoverished Yoshigan Shiba, so she had no choice but to bring these warriors with different ideas together and let them work for her.
Being good at dealing with people and being good at dealing with people are all skills that are forced out of you. If Hideyoshi Hashiba's approachability was just a little bit worse, she wouldn't be able to reach the heights she is today.
Therefore, Takenaka Shigeharu asked her to reuse Kuroda Takataka. Even if she had a lot of dissatisfaction with the lame man in front of her, this Nanbarian believer, and this utilitarian, she would smile and reuse him in unity.
This is Hideyoshi Hashiba, a counterattacker who came from a humble background and could not make any mistakes. He could only rely on himself and longed to conquer the world wholeheartedly.
She has chosen to give up Sibo Yiyin, so she must gain the world!
In a sense, she and Kuroda Takaka are the same kind of people, sharing the same pain. Because the sunk cost is too high, they must get enough compensation to soothe their hearts.
After the monarch and his ministers initially established trust, Hideyoshi Hashiba asked calmly.
"Now that I have entered Harima for the first time, I am surrounded by dangers. How should I get out of trouble and conquer the Western Kingdom?
I also ask Kuroda-hime to give me some advice."
Kuroda Takaka said in a deep voice.
"If your Majesty wants to gain a firm foothold and face the Maori, you must do three things.
First, take over the United States.
Americasaku Country was originally part of Bizen Country, but was later separated into an independent territory.
This country is a landlocked country located between the mountains of China. It guards the entrance and exit channels of Izumo Country, divides the mountain and yin roads, and overlooks the basins, plains and coasts of the surrounding territorial countries. It is a battleground for military strategists.
Whenever the Yamano family and the Akamatsu family rise, they will compete for the Meisaku Kingdom. Whoever controls the Meisaku Kingdom can take advantage of the mountains of China to invade the opponent's territory from a high position and gain the upper hand.
The Shiba and Oda families are cooperating to conquer the Western Kingdom. The frontline countries of Sanin are threatened by Shiba's army. The Maori family does not dare to be distracted. This is a good opportunity for us to take the initiative.
Although Miasaku Country is located between Sanyin and Mountain Yang, directly connected to Izumo Country, it is a territorial kingdom under Sanyang Road. It is reasonable for the Lord to send troops to occupy this country."
Hideyoshi Hashiba nodded.
Logically speaking, everyone wants to control a military center like the United States by themselves.
Especially Nizi Katsuhisa, the general of the Western Kingdom of the Shiba family. The Nizi family she was born in is a famous family in Izumo country, and she is determined to revitalize her family and country.
Miasaku Country is the main road leading to Izumo Country, so Nizi Katsuhisa naturally hopes to hold it in his hands.
However, according to the agreement between the Shiba and Oda families, Hashiba Hideyoshi took action to take over the United States. Katsuhisa Nizi had nothing to say and could only accept the gap behind him, which was pinched by Hashiba Hideyoshi.
This was quite beneficial to Hideyoshi Hashiba. Not only did Nizi Katsuhisa find her weakness, but she also had to help her stabilize Sanin's frontline defenses.
In this way, Hashiba Hideyoshi could completely ignore the side pressure from the direction of Sanin, and not be afraid that the U.S. Army would be attacked by the Tajima Inaba Mountain Masters, and use all his strength to deal with the Maori army preparing for the Chinese direction.
Moreover, the three kingdoms of Harima, Bizen, and Mimasaku were originally one, and the Akamatsu family and the Urakami family ruled the three kingdoms successively.
The close relationship between the samurai families of the three countries is conducive to diplomatic negotiations and alliances, which is Hideyoshi Hashiba's strength.
Hideyoshi Hashiba nodded and said.
"With the victory of the United States, the two countries of Harima and Bizen will be stabilized. The three countries will become one, and they can fight against the Maori family."
Kuroda Takaka bowed slightly to express his approval, and then continued.
"Second, win over the navy.
The countries along the Sanyo front line are all on the northern coast of the Seto Inland Sea, with an endless coastline. Once attacked by enemy naval forces, there are loopholes everywhere and it is difficult to guard against them.
If you want to gain a foothold here, you must have naval support to ensure the safety of the rear."
Hideyoshi Hashiba nodded silently.
It’s not that the Oda family doesn’t have a navy, Kuuki Yoshitaka’s Shima navy is subordinate to the Oda family.
The navy of the island country in this era was actually a group of pirates active on the sea. They usually made a living by smuggling supplies, robbing merchant ships, and collecting protection fees.
It's just that women and boats can roam the sea, but their husbands and children must have a place to live. That's why they were recruited by military lords from all over the country and used as sailors.
Being a thief on weekdays and a soldier in wartime is also a characteristic of the island country.
The Oda family's Kuuki navy is far away in Shima country, and it is very inconvenient to come to the Seto Inland Sea.
Not to mention whether Hashiba Hideyoshi can command and use him at will, even if Kuuki Yoshiro is willing to let Hime control him, she may not be able to defeat the local navy active in the Seto Inland Sea.
The locals are familiar with the geographical environment, and it will be difficult for outsiders to defeat the local snakes if they do not have an overwhelming advantage.
The navy active in the Seto Inland Sea has the longest history and the most powerful one is the Murakami Navy, also known as Mishima Murakami.
The three islands came from the same source, and because they lived in three places, they gradually divided into three branches, each doing its own thing.
The Murakami navy originally surrendered to the Kono family, the daimyo of Iyo country, and existed as the Kono family navy.
The Kono family is also a well-established family. Iyo Country is located in the northern part of Shikoku Island, and its coastline covers the central part of the Seto Inland Sea. Its strategic location is extremely important.
Therefore, when the surrounding samurai families rise, they must conquer the Iyo Kingdom and defeat the Kono family.
The Otomo family rose up in Kitakyushu, and the Miyoshi family rose up in the east of Shikoku Island. The two families fought from the east and west to attack the Kono family in Iyo country.
When these two families weakened and had no time to take care of themselves, the Mori family rose up in the Anki Kingdom to the north, the Chosogabe family also rose up in the Tosa Kingdom to the south, and the Kono family in the Iyo Kingdom continued to be beaten from the north to the south.
In short, whoever rises in the southeast, northwest, and northwest will come to Iyo country to step on them. The Kono family, which was still relatively strong, was gradually consumed by waves and gradually became a weak vassal.
In the end, the Kono family bowed to the Mori family and led Mori into the house to fight against the Chosogabe family who came from the south.
At this time, although the Miyoshi family in the east was in decline, the more powerful Oda family was preparing to land on Shikoku Island and sweep away thousands of troops.
What does it mean to be a battleground for military strategists, and what does it mean to be an unlucky person who is guilty of carrying a jade? The Kono family is a clear proof.
Kuroda Takataka was familiar with the human geography of Western countries and talked about it eloquently.
“The Seto Inland Sea Navy, the Mishima Murakami Navy is the first, followed by the Awaji Anzai Navy.
The Kono family was weakened and unable to restrain the Murakami navy, so Mishima and Murakami turned to Mingchu.
Kuroshima Murakami followed the Kono family to eat ashes, Noshima Murakami belonged to the Kobayakawa family, and Inshima Murakami was a Maori retainer.
The Maori and Sichuan system is originally one family, Noshima Murakami and Inshima Murakami are also part of the system, so it is difficult to win over them.
But the Kono family was in decline, and Shimamurakami had to find a way out, so he might give it a try.
The Anzai Marines of Awaji Province were originally one of the pillars of the Miyoshi family's dominance, but since Miyoshi Nagakei forced his sister Anzai Fuyayasu to commit suicide by committing seppuku, the Anzai Navy became increasingly distant from the Miyoshi family.
Anzhai Dongkang's daughter, Anzhai Nobukang, inherited the Anzhai family. Although she was called a Miyoshi retainer, she was actually independent for a long time and ignored the orders of the Miyoshi family.
The Maori family dominates the Western Kingdom, and the navy is very powerful. If you want to fight against it, you must have a strong navy to help.
Shima Kuuki navy, Kurushima Murakami navy, Awaji Anzai navy... We should recruit navy from all over, the more the better."
Hideyoshi Hashiba nodded.
"Come to Shima Murakami Navy, I'll think of a solution. As for Nobuyasu Anzai... The main hall has ordered Senior Niwa Nagahide to be in charge of the Four Kingdoms strategy, so she will naturally not miss the Awaji Kuni Anzai Navy.
Anzhai Nobuyasu had long intended to surrender to the Kyoto center and surrender to the Fushimi Castle system.
With Niwa-senpai's diplomatic mediation, the Anzhai navy will definitely join the Oda family's navy and be used by the main palace.
I have a very good relationship with Niwa-senpai, and we fight side by side. Once she takes down the Anzhai navy, she will definitely help me maintain the security of the Seto Inland Sea.
As for the Kuuki navy, the main hall has ordered Kuuki Yoshiro to bring the ship to Settsu Country to participate in the Western Kingdom Four Kingdoms strategy.
As long as the three navies cooperate, the Maori family will not be able to take advantage at sea."
Kuroda Takagao nodded and said.
"Third, what I said before is to suppress China.
The United States and the maritime navy are both our flanks. What really determines the outcome of the war is the frontal battlefield.
Preparing China is so important that neither the Maori family nor we can afford to lose. Whoever loses Preparing China will fall into passivity.
The Ukita Nao family cooperated with the Mori family to eliminate the Mimura family of Bichuge and got some of the Bichu land. We have to take it from the Ukita Nao family and hold it.
As long as we can stabilize part of China and fight with the Maori family on the front line of China, the Maori family will only become weaker and weaker.
The Shiba and Oda families are already the most powerful samurai forces in the world. Now they are working together to conquer the Western Kingdom. Who can stop them?
The Maori family's vain attempt to fight against the heavenly soldiers is like using a mantis' arm as a chariot, failing to measure its own strength and bringing about its own destruction."
Hashiba Hideyoshi nodded solemnly, but there was a hint of worry in his heart.
She had just arrived and had too much to do.
Capture the beautiful work, win over the naval forces, stabilize the rear areas of Harima and Bizen, and block the Maori counterattack on the front line of Bichu.
Thousands of things are coming together and it takes a lot of time to process.
But what is Oda Nobunaga’s temperament? Can she watch Hashiba Hideyoshi slowly consolidate the place and become the overlord of the Western Kingdom?
In the heart of the great master, Hideyoshi Hashiba was just a tool for the Oda family to expand their territory. He only needed to fight forward desperately and consume the strength of the Mori family for the Oda family.
As for the mess in the Western Kingdom, Oda Nobunaga took it upon himself to sort it out and it had nothing to do with Hideyoshi Hashiba.
Hashiba Hideyoshi only needed to continue his expedition with his remaining army to open up more territory for the Oda family.
Hideyoshi Hashiba knew very well when his best chance was, and that was when he was able to stabilize Harima, Bizen, and the Three Kingdoms, and suppress the Maori family in preparation for China.
Only at this time is when Oda Nobunaga is most generous. She will reward her with knowledge and deeds in the Three Kingdoms and recognize her military merits.
Once the Maori family was defeated and surrendered, Oda Nobunaga would repeat his old tricks, taking away the foundation of the Western Kingdom that he had finally built, and then use various reasons to drive himself to the forefront.
Either he will continue to be depleted in victory and never be able to accumulate the strength to fight against Oda Nobunaga, or after a certain failure, he will be turned against and severely punished by Oda Nobunaga and lose everything he owns.
The lessons learned by Lin Xiuzhen, Ando Moriyu, and Sakuma Nobumori were remembered by all Oda retainers. What Oda Nobunaga thought was known to everyone over the years.
Oda Nobunaga was very generous, but behind his generosity was a ruthlessness that could be taken away at any time.
No matter you are a distinguished veteran, a surrendered boss, or an old confidant, as long as you make her unhappy, everything can be taken away from you with just one sentence.
Take something and take it away, just like the word.
Hashiba Hideyoshi is not afraid of the Mori family. No matter how strong the Mori family is, can it be stronger than the Shiba and Oda families joining forces?
What she needs is an opportunity! Why isn’t Oda Nobunaga dead yet?
We are obviously being oppressed to the point of being out of breath, so why are we still enduring it? No one is willing to stand up and be the leader.
Takenaka Hime...Why did you die...How could you die...I don't even know what to do if you die...
You said that Oda Nobunaga will die a good death, but I don't know when or how she will die?
You asked me to prepare early, but I don’t know anything, so how should I prepare?
Hashiba Hideyoshi was silently thinking about his thoughts, but he didn't know that Kuroda Takaka, who was sitting next to him, had been observing her expression.
This cripple with dysentery had lost all her beauty and hope in imprisonment. She originally wanted to join the Oda family to gain greater success, but she almost killed her whole family.
Oda Nobunaga is so domineering, and dares to raise a butcher's knife against the hostage's family for a little unclear information. It is really too arrogant and too chilling.
Kuroda Takaka had hatred in her heart, but she knew very well that the gap between herself and Oda Nobunaga was huge, and she must not show a trace of dissatisfaction.
But during these days of observation, she suddenly discovered something intriguing. Hashiba Hideyoshi, whom she followed, seemed to have other thoughts about Oda Nobunaga.
Takenaka Shigeharu’s final entrustment is still vivid in my mind. That meaningful entrustment seems to be more than just assisting Hashiba Hideyoshi to win the Western Kingdom and become a prince of the Oda family.
If...if Hashiba Hideyoshi had higher ambitions, should he follow a bigger one?
Thinking of this, Kuroda Takaka's aching residual leg felt a little more stinging, which made her mouth twitch, half-smiling.
Since Oda Nobunaga can compete for the position of the Lord of the World, why can't Hashiba Hideyoshi? Since even Hashiba Hideyoshi, who came from a humble background, dares to have this delusion, why can't he think about it?
The monarch and his ministers are playing against each other, and both of them have indescribable thoughts.
Not far away, the white flags in front of Takenaka Shigeharu's mourning hall were blown by a gust of night wind. I don't know whether it was the wind, the flags, or the drifting of people's hearts.
