Chapter four hundred and forty seventh military discussion
Maeda Toshiie exchanged a few words with the warriors from all the houses present, but Lin Xiuzhen looked a little unnatural.
The Maeda family was originally under the Hayashi family. During the Battle of Inao, Maeda Toshiie persuaded his mother, Maeda Toshimasa, to stab the Hayashi family in the back.
Now that time has passed, she, the writing elder of the Oda family, has declined, and she has long lost the ambition to settle accounts with the Maeda family.
Subsequently, under the chairmanship of Shibata Katsuie, the military review began.
Spring plowing in various places is ending one after another, and the forces of various countries are beginning to make moves again.
Mino Isshiki Yoshiryu and Rokkaku Yoshihide teamed up to attack Kitaomi after the spring plowing.
This incident made Oda Nobunaga cry out helplessly. She had just swallowed the Owari, and no matter how fast she digested it, she could not catch up with the spring farming. She could only watch helplessly as Isshiki Yoshiryu conquered Kitaomi and expanded his power.
In the Oda family, the dispute over the East-West Mino strategy also aroused different thoughts among the retainers, and Shibata Katsuie faced great pressure.
The Higashi Mino strategy she proposed was actually slapped in the face by a little loyal man under Niwa Nagahide.
If you cannot defend your dignity with the results of the battle and your prestige is damaged, life will be difficult in the future.
Oda Nobunaga's attitude is ambiguous, but judging from the support of both the East and West Mino Raiders, the governor is still waiting and watching.
Shibata Katsuie glanced at the scene. Those sitting there were all old samurai from Owari.
"I believe everyone knows that my East Meinong strategy was blocked by a little monkey and I was completely embarrassed at the big review.
If I can’t make some achievements this year, I’m afraid I won’t be able to gain a foothold in the Oda family again in the future.”
The next girl snorted and supported her.
"Shibata-sama, all the ladies here know your ability.
Why should you take it to heart if a little thing runs out of nowhere and doesn't understand the rules?
Next time we meet, I'll chop it up for you."
This man spoke carelessly and was none other than Sakuma Nobumori.
Before Oda Nobuyuki's rebellion, the Sakuma family clearly sided with Oda Nobunaga.
Sakuma Nobumori also made great contributions to Okehazama. He was very proud of his ambition and had few scruples about what he said.
Shibata Katsuie smiled and bowed slightly to express his gratitude.
Except for Oda Nobunaga's group of direct ministers, the family retainers were mainly divided into two groups.
One is the military commander faction headed by Shibata Katsuie, who is willing to follow Oda Nobunaga to expand territory and make new achievements.
The second group is the conservatives. They feel that taking over the entire Owari Kingdom is already an achievement and they should live a good life behind closed doors. The leaders are Lin Xiuzhen, Sakuma Nobumori and others.
Shibata Katsuie disagreed with Sakuma Nobumori's words. Although he was not as passive as Lin Xiuzhen in avoiding war, his fighting spirit was not strong and he was at best at peace.
What Shibata Katsuie values most about the Sakuma family is her former brother’s daughter, Sakuma Morimasa.
She asked as she saw Maeda Toshiie looking around.
"Li Jiaji, who are you looking for?"
Maeda Toshiie answered with a smile.
"Nothing, I'm just curious why the Takigawa family didn't come."
The elegant warrior Ji next to him bowed slightly to apologize, and then interjected.
"Takigawa Kazumasushi was called by Ikeda Tsuneaki-sama to help manage the mother-in-law congregation. The strength of the Takigawa family was sent there, so naturally they didn't come."
The speaker was Sasana Narimasa. She looked at Maeda Toshiie with pity in her eyes, and she really couldn't figure out why she ran away.
If Maeda Toshiie did not leave the Oda family, even if Takigawa Kazumasuki and Ikeda Tsuneaki had a quarrel with each other, it would not be her turn to preside over the mother-in-law clan.
Now, the Takigawa family has gained an advantage. They have climbed to a high branch and have a channel to show their faces in front of their master. They are about to become prosperous.
Sasana Narimasa also actively moved closer to Oda Nobunaga, but he still couldn't get in for a while.
Maeda Toshiie smiled at her and bowed to thank her for her answer.
The Oda retainers group had many problems and was complicated internally. Oda Nobunaga also had bad intentions when he sent most of the retainers to Inuyama Castle to be commanded by Shibata Katsuie.
For this ambitious person who strives for the top, the most annoying thing is that she doesn't want to make progress. If she finds out who wants to cheat, she may not end well in the future.
Shibata Katsuie wanted to say something to cheer him up, but he was first interrupted by Sakuma Nobumori, and then met Maeda Toshiie who was talking to him, and the atmosphere became cold for a while.
She was a little unhappy and asked about Maeda Toshiie.
"I heard that Li Jiaji gave advice to the little monkey. She has already made some moves after going to Simeon?"
Maeda Toshiie looked at Shibata Katsuie with a half-smile but not a smile. This seemingly straightforward soldier was actually very thoughtful.
Although he looked down on Kinoshita Hideyoshi, he kept a close eye on him in private.
"Shibata-sama is overly worried. I just made some suggestions and asked her to go to Simeon to see where it is convenient to build a city."
Shibata Katsuie squinted his eyes and thought for a moment before saying.
"Li Jiaji is very powerful. This is indeed a way. If you can't go to the south bank, go to the north bank. I'm afraid this monkey is too weak and ruins your good idea."
Maeda Toshiie shook his head.
"The difficulty lies in building the city without having to fight hard. As long as Niwa-sama's supplies, farmers and soldiers can keep up, Kinoshita Hideyoshi is still expected to achieve his goal.
I estimate that she will build a city in the Sumama area, located above the sources of many rivers. It can be attacked, retreated and defended."
Shibata Katsuie frowned and said displeased.
"Does Li Jiaji have any dissatisfaction with me by speaking to that monkey like this?"
Maeda Toshiie shook his head and said sincerely.
"Shibata-sama, the West Merion strategy is beneficial to us, so we should be happy to see its success."
Shibata Katsuie and the Zaihime samurai immediately became interested. They both looked at Maeda Toshiie and listened to her continue.
"Inabayama Castle is located in the center of Mino, with half Mino to the east and west to the left and right.
Although the center can take care of the left and right, what should she do if something happens to both sides?
Ximenon mostly belongs to the martial arts family, and their minds are confused. Fighting comes second, and the focus is on attacking the heart. Distancing is more effective than fighting.
While East Meinong is more stable than West Meinong, Isshiki Yilong is relatively assured.
While she is paying attention to the Simeon samurai family, we will capture a city today and a village tomorrow, invading and encroaching. By the time she reacts, the situation is over.
The most important thing is that fighting in this way will save supplies and will not increase the burden on each of our families."
Shibata Katsuie nodded silently, it made sense.
Oda Nobunaga sent most of the books to the generation, and he must have asked them to support the war with military supplies and reduce the consumption of the master's family.
But everyone has selfish motives, and it is always good to lose less.
Maeda Toshiie is right, let that monkey cause trouble in West Merion and attract the attention of Isshiki Yoshiryu, while we work in East Merion in a low-key manner and eat at affordable prices!
Shibata Katsuie asked with a smile.
"Then do you have any strategies?"
Maeda Toshiie nodded and said.
"Shibata-sama asked, so I made a fool of myself.
Inuyama Castle is located on the south bank of the Kiso River, opposite Unuma Castle and Sarugagaku Castle, blocking our troops from crossing the river.
As long as we capture these two cities, our army will be able to advance and retreat freely, and enter and exit Dongmeinong as if it were an uninhabited territory.
Therefore, after spring plowing, the two cities were captured in a surprise attack, and then they lay in wait and slowly eroded."
Shibata Katsuie laughed loudly.
"The heroes and heroines have the same views, and Li Jiaji and I have the same ideas.
Isshiki Yoshiryu thought that the Oda family was unable to make the Northern Expedition, so he went to Kitaomi to fight with peace of mind.
Although I don't have that much supplies to attack Higashi-Mino, it is still enough for each family to squeeze in military supplies and capture the cities of Unuma and Sarugaku.
She didn't expect me to do this, so it was the best time.
Attack them unprepared and strike them down with a single blow!"
Maeda Toshiie bowed.
"Shibata-sama is wise."
Shibata Katsuie waved his hands proudly, and Lin Xiuzhen suddenly spoke.
"I wonder if the governor will support us with some supplies."
Shibata Katsuie's face instantly darkened and he glanced at her.
The two became strangers after the Battle of Inao, and Lin Xiuzhen's ugly behavior after her defeat made Shibata Katsuie despise her.
She said coldly.
"His Royal Highness is busy organizing household chores. It's just a small matter between two cities. Can't we handle it ourselves? We also have to trouble the house governor?"
Lin Xiuzhen remained silent, but Maeda Toshiie was curious and asked.
"What has His Majesty Oda been busy with recently?"
Shibata Katsuie was stunned for a moment, not knowing whether he should say anything or not.
After all, Maeda Toshiie is a servant of the Shiba family, so it would be inappropriate to tell her about the administration of the Oda family governor.
She was still hesitating, but Sakuma Nobumori, who was beside her, started to speak freely.
"Recently, Your Highness has been busy reforming the military system. He said that he will establish two new positions: Ashigaru General and Ashigaru Chief, both of which will be held by the Hime Samurai. However, Ashigaru will be allowed to rise to the position through meritorious service.
I just don’t understand what the use of these useless things is if His Highness attaches so much importance to them.”
Sasaki Narimasa followed calmly.
"This Ashigaru military system seems to have come from the Shiba Territory."
Everyone's eyes turned to Maeda Toshiie, with doubts and vigilance.
Maeda Toshiie's expression did not change and he said.
"The Ashigaru Law of the Shiba family was created by me. I only take care of the descendants of the Ashgaru family members and provide them with some food to support their families."
She didn't lie.
Giving some money and food is a trivial matter, but giving Ashgaru a way to advance is a major matter that infringes on the interests of all samurai families.
Oda Nobunaga could do it, but others would not dare to criticize him. If she, Maeda Toshiie, were the instigator, she would definitely die.
In fact, the Shiba family also has a way to rise, that is, those with outstanding military achievements can become the bride-in-law of the samurai family and be given the status of a samurai warrior.
This approach is not flattering to a few people, and it is in line with the rules of the Wu family, so it is not excessive.
The concubines dispersed their hostility.
After a while, under Maeda Toshiie's calm appearance, his back was soaked with cold sweat, which showed how much pressure he was under.
Shibata Katsuie shook his head, not wanting to talk too much about his master, so he changed the topic.
"Don't say a few words, Your Highness has his own considerations, all for the sake of the prosperity of the family business.
It is said that they are still summoning merchants these days to demolish customs offices and music halls in various places, but I don’t know if it has any effect.”
Maeda Toshiie listened silently to the Oda retainers revealing the family governor's administrative measures, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.
