When Yiyin came to his senses, a lot of rewards had been issued, and the rest were just small shrimps and millet, without the big ones.
Nobunaga was not at a loss this time. Most of the ones she sealed were Oda Nobuyuki's territories. Anyway, the person involved was already incapable of feeling distressed.
Nobunaga took the big head, and the minister took the small head. The warrior Ji below tasted the foam, and the ministers were very happy.
The one who took the biggest prize was naturally Nobunaga's direct leader. The previous generation Oda Nobuhide left a lot of territory for Nobuyuki. This time Nobunaga's direct leader increased by 10,000 koku, reaching 60,000 koku.
Next came the Maeda family and Shiba family, who took 2,000 koku and 1,500 koku respectively, and the rest divided up nearly 10,000 koku.
Nobunaga also spent a lot of money to show it to the warriors at home, and they will have meat to eat if they follow me. The direct territory in his hand is less than a quarter of the entire territory.
This is a very dangerous number. Although she has a high reputation, the next governor will be under greater pressure than she will be if he succeeds to the throne.
However, it is impossible for her to just hang around guarding the 270,000 stone territory, and there will be no peace next year.
As night fell, the review came to an end. Amidst the praises and praises, Nobunaga waved with satisfaction to signal the end of the meeting.
Yiyin was a little panicked because he was hungry. It was the first time he participated in the review and he didn't expect it would take so long. Yiyi was too distracted today and didn't remind him to relieve his hunger.
"Benefit, why don't you find a place to eat something first?"
After leaving the castle tower, Yoshigan was so hungry that he temporarily forgot about the troubles of Mount Okehazama, and only wanted to fill his stomach.
Toshiro glanced at the Maeda people who disappeared into the night, and everyone in the Toshiro and Toshiuri family looked solemn.
"I... don't want to eat... Sir, I won't go back today. Please be careful on your way."
Yiyin looked at her speechlessly, no matter what, I am now the lord of three thousand stones. I don't even have a follower when I go out. Even if there is no danger, I don't want to lose face.
A daimyo can be named in the territory of ten thousand stones. When the Ashikaga shogun opens his mansion, even if you go to the small daimyo of ten thousand stones, you will have to find a corner in the room for you to sit.
This shows that although your territory is small and I look down on you, you are qualified to sit here and hold meetings.
Yoshigan Shiba is now the three-thousand-koku lord of the Oda family. He is quite a big man. His entire family has been wiped out. He has only one Hime samurai under his command and he still doesn't understand the rules. His life is so miserable.
"You, don't go. Some things have already been decided by Mr. Nobunaga. You can't change anything except being miserable together in the past. It's meaningless."
Yiyin grabbed Yi Yi who wanted to leave and sighed.
Involving the Maeda family into the Naomichi Regiment was Nobunaga's move to expand his power, and establishing his direct lineage, Maeda Toshiie, as his young master was an indispensable step.
Otherwise, how could the suspicious Nobunaga believe in the loyalty of the Maeda family? Toshiba understands this, and so do the sisters of the Rikyuri family, and there is no room for negotiation on this matter.
"But, my mother, I'm so pitiful. She just wants to be a good warrior."
Li Yi smiled sadly, unlike her usual self.
"That's how the world is. Let's go, Benefit, and accompany me to a pub in the castle town for something to eat."
Yiyin wanted to pull her away, but he didn't.
"I'm sorry, Lord Yiyin, I still want to take a look."
After breaking free from Yoshiyin, Benefit ran towards the direction where the Maeda crowd disappeared without looking back. Yoshiyin staggered as he was thrown away, and he rubbed his temples helplessly.
"This idiot."
Yiyin followed and walked over, wondering if there were any stalls on the road to buy something to eat. He was really hungry.
The Maeda family stayed at a residence in the castle town. Many people came to the house this time, and the Toshi family's small shabby house would definitely not be able to accommodate them.
There are some temporary residences in the castle town that are rented to foreign samurai warriors, and the Maeda family rented one of these houses.
However, depending on Nobunaga's support, the Maeda family should soon have a residence in the city.
It was already late at night, and Yiyin and Yili were not familiar with this area. When they found the place, they only saw Maeda Riku alone standing outside the door sadly.
"Mother!"
"Profit? Why are you here?"
She was surprised to see Benefit appear here, and then saw Yiyin behind her.
"Yiyin is fine, why are you here?"
"Benefit is very worried about you. Well... this is not a place to talk. Is there a place to eat nearby? Everyone must be hungry, right?"
Seeing Yi Gin rubbing his belly and frowning, Riku raised his delicate brows and said with a pretty smile.
"There is a wine shop not far from here. I will lead the way. For your benefit, you must serve the master well. There is no reason to starve the master for your sake."
He mentioned some benefits and walked in front to lead the way. His graceful back flickered, showing no trace of sadness at all.
Yiyin looked at Yi Yi with a sad look on his face and shook his head. Sister Yu had seen the world, and she was able to keep her composure even after being chased and released. A newbie like Yi Yi was very easy to learn.
Sure enough, it wasn't far away, and after a few steps, I saw a brightly lit roadside tavern around the corner.
The wine shop's business was at its best at night, and Yiyin didn't want to meet Samurai Ji and have to socialize, so he asked the proprietress to take him to a small room.
Serve a pot of sake, two appetizers, and some rice. Close the door and invite mother and daughter to eat together.
He was minding his own meal, but the two people sitting across from him were not thinking about it, and the bowls and chopsticks remained untouched.
"Mother, were you ready to go out just now?"
He considered his words and asked carefully.
"Pfft, just say what you want to say. It's not like you to ask like that. I have been released. My mother ordered me to go home overnight, pack my things and leave early."
Lijiu said, pouring himself a glass of wine. Although she looked calm on the outside, she may not be calm on the inside.
"Grandma, you've gone too far! As for driving you away overnight!"
Benefit was filled with indignation when he heard it, and he wished he could go to the theory now.
"Since Lord Nobunaga has given the order, it is better to do it sooner rather than later. Lord Maeda Toshishima is a sensible person, and there must be a reason for doing this."
Yiyin agreed with Li Chang's approach, and Li Jiu himself nodded.
"The Maeda family has just acquired two thousand shi Zhixing from the Lin family. No one dares to say anything with His Highness in charge, but there are many people watching from behind, so we must be more careful when doing things."
After Oda Nobuyuki died, his territory was naturally divided at will. But the Lin family is still there, so you took the things from the former master's family and surrendered to another master. No one objected to it openly, but there were many people who were secretly jealous.
Li Chang now needs to carefully protect the fruits of victory, stay tight and do things steadily.
"Anyway, you always have a lot of truths, but I can't say anything about you."
Yi Yi lowered his head in frustration and continued to ask.
"What are you going to do next, Mother?"
"I plan to go back to Huangzi City to tidy up and go to Kyoto to try my luck. The past few years have been uneven, so I want to broaden my horizons and look for opportunities."
Lijiu took a sip of wine and said calmly.
"Then I'll go with you!"
The interests are categorical.
Hey, hey, am I still here? Yiyin looked at her in confusion, is this kid mentally ill?
"What nonsense! Now that you have served the Shiba family, and this time you have obtained military honors by decapitating two levels, you should serve the family wholeheartedly. How can you be such a nonsense!"
Compared to Yi Gin who was confused, Rijiu slapped the table and jumped up.
"But my mother is traveling alone, and I really can't worry about it. When I became an official in the Shiba family, I made an agreement with Yoshihiro, and I can leave at any time. Isn't that right, sir?"
"right.."
Yoshiyin rolled his eyes. He had only heard of his master’s family failing and running away. As a potential stock on the rise like me, as the only general in the family, shouldn’t you perform well and have a bright future?
"Mother, look..."
"Snapped!"
Li Yi happily turned around to talk to Li Jiu, but before he could finish speaking, he smacked his lips.
"Profit! You have grown up! Can you be more mature!"
With tears in her eyes, Lijiu drank another glass of wine. Before she knew it, she had almost finished the entire bottle of wine.
Li Jiu touched his beaten face and looked at Li Jiu with tears in his eyes.
"But Mother, it's so painful. She was obviously just loyal to her duties, it was obviously the master's order, and it was obviously the Li family that tempted Li Chang to do the betrayal!"
"Shut up! That's your grandmother and aunt! Who allowed you to call them by their first names!"
The two of them looked at each other, their eyes filled with tears. They were both traditional warriors carved out of the same mold, and they believed in loyalty and faith, but their faces were swollen from being slapped in this troubled world.
"Actually, there are other ways."
Looking at the two women standing and pushing the cows, Yiyin sat down and said weakly.
"Lord Yiyin, do you have any idea?"
Li Yi looked at Yiyin with tears in his eyes.
"You are my retainer this time and are not within the scope of His Majesty Oda's rewards. I have not yet rewarded you for your service. What do you think of the 1,500 stone Tomoyuki from Oezazama Mountain?"
Yiyin suddenly thought of a good idea.
"Oh, is this a new territory granted to you by His Highness Oda? Do you want to give me Zhixing? How much can I have?"
"1,500 koku on Mount Ozama."
"I know, I asked how much was given to me!"
"1,500 koku on Mount Okezama!"
"..."
Yiyi was dumbfounded, and Lijiu on the side also looked at Yiyin in shock and couldn't help but ask.
"Lord Yiyin, do you mean that all the 1,500 Shi Zhixing will be given to profit?"