After listening to Yu Qiupei's narration, Matsudaira Motoyasu looked at the hanging map in trance for a long time. He seemed to have never changed from such a huge contrast before, and the Matsudaira family also lived under the oppression of the Imagawa family for more than ten years. Therefore,
When Yu Qiuping pointed out the changes in strength, it took him a while to react.
"But..." Matsudaira Motoyasu's tone was obviously wavering, "If the Oda family and the Imagawa family are evenly matched... Even if I stay in the Imagawa family, the power of my alliance with the Imagawa family will overwhelm the Oda family. Can Momiji do it?
Give me a reason, or can His Highness Oda give me some promises to convince me to lean towards the Oda family?"
Yu Qiuping saw the loosening of Matsudaira Motoyasu's attitude and smiled happily. As for how to persuade Matsudaira Motoyasu, he was familiar with history and had already done his homework in advance. He paused and said in a low voice with confidence: "I can tell
Takechiyo, the reason why the three Matsudaira families should form an alliance with the Oda family."
"Momiji, please tell me." Matsudaira Motoyasu was stunned for a moment and asked.
"The first reason is the future development of the two families." Yu Qiuping raised his left hand and pointed in the direction of the Oda family, "In the few short months since I came to the Oda family, I have understood the relationship between the Oda family and
The gap between the Imagawa family is huge. His Majesty the Oda family is a man of great talent and talent. Among the retainers of the Oda family, there are also countless young talents and experienced veterans. The entire family is full of energy and vitality.
"
"Looking at the Imagawa family," Yu Qiupei raised his right hand and pointed at the Imagawa family, there was a touch of emotion in his eyes that was not there when talking about the Oda family, "After the death of the first family governor, how good is the successor Ujima, Takechiyo?
I don’t know. Although His Majesty Ujizhen is also talented, he is arrogant about his talents. He is obsessed with romance and neglects political affairs. He is too ambitious and does not think about progress. What is even more regrettable is that His Majesty Ujizhen obviously does not have the ambition and talent of the late Family Governor.
He is suspicious and untrustworthy, and must be unpopular. I think His Majesty Ujima is no match for His Majesty Oda. His Majesty Oda will lead the Oda family to continuously develop forward, while His Majesty Ujima may only be content with defending the city. But I don’t know.
"Sail against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat." Yuqiuping paused, "Also, the talent of the Imagawa family may not be as good as that of the Oda family. For the time being, it seems that relying on His Highness Asahina, His Highness Shouguini, and Gen Okabe
I believe these people can barely compete with the Oda family. However, there are few talents in the next generation. The Imagawa family's comfortable, happy and romantic atmosphere has really affected too many young people. By the time the older generation is old,
If you go, the Imagawa family will never be a match for the Oda family."
Matsudaira Motoyasu was also someone who had stayed in the Imagawa family for a long time, so he naturally understood that what Yu Qiuping said was true, and nodded solemnly.
"The second reason is caused by the innate geographical environment of the two families." Yu Qiuping nodded slightly proudly. Since he had watched the development of the entire Warring States Period from the perspective of a descendant, his overall situation
His outlook also far surpassed that of ordinary people at the same time. "The geographical environment of the Imagawa family determines that the Matsudaira family will never be able to live in harmony with the Imagawa family."
"How do you say this?" Matsudaira Motoyasu frowned and asked in surprise.
"The Toe and Suruga owned by the Imagawa family face the sea to the south, and to the east and north are their powerful allies, the Hojo family and the Takeda family respectively. When the late governor of the family was still alive, he could still compete with the two. But now, the Imagawa family
The strength is already far weaker than that of the Hojo family and the Takeda family, and it is impossible to develop to the north and east."
"In order for the Imagawa family to seek development and maintain the balance of strength among the alliances, and for the samurai of the Imagawa family to pursue military exploits and gain promotions, they have only one way to go west. In other words, the only expansion direction of the Imagawa family is Mikawa, where the Matsudaira family is located.
No matter how stable the alliance is now, no matter how the difference in strength changes, this is an established fact that cannot be changed." Yu Qiuping said solemnly: "Since the establishment of the Zentoku Temple Alliance, this has also been the destined future of the Imagawa family. So,
The conflict between the Matsudaira family and the Imagawa family cannot be reconciled. After the Imagawa family stabilizes their internal affairs, they will definitely seek to take action against Mikawa. This is not a problem that can be solved with a piece of paper."
After listening to Yu Qiuping's words, Matsudaira Motoyasu froze on the spot and did not respond for a long time. Yu Qiuping's overall judgment from the perspective of God obviously touched him deeply. He turned his head and said,
Staring at the map of the Tokaido area, he finally nodded helplessly and admitted that Yu Qiupei was right.
"The Oda family is very different." Yu Qiuping changed the topic, "Let me explain to you here. His Highness Oda is different from the first master of the Oda family, Nobuhide, in that he does not have a strong obsession with Mikawa. Oda
Your Highness is determined to conquer the world!"
"Aiming at...the world?" Matsudaira Motoyasu repeated stumblingly, "This is...such a courage, His Majesty Ujishin really cannot compare to it."
"That's right," Yu Qiuping nodded, "So as long as Mikawa will not cause trouble to His Highness Oda, the Oda family has no reason to fight to the death with the Matsudaira family - in fact, it is precisely because of this that I will appear here.
Here, let’s make peace with Takechiyo. On the contrary, the Oda family’s goal is to march westward to Kamiro. What we want to conquer is either to go to the northern route and conquer Mino and Omi; or to go to the southern route and start from I
Shi, Iga, and Yamato marched into Kyoto. Therefore, they are happy to accept the Matsudaira family in the east as allies to ensure the security of the rear."
Matsudaira Motoyasu patiently listened to Yu Qiupei's long speech, trying hard to digest its meaning. After a while, he still asked with some hesitation: "I agree with Momiji's development trend of the Oda family and the Imagawa family. But... if...
If the Matsudaira family and the Oda family form an alliance, where will the Matsudaira family go?"
"Well," a trace of sadness appeared on Yu Qiuping's face, "attack the Imagawa family."
"Huh?" Matsudaira Motoyasu was stunned for a moment, "A strategy for the Imagawa family?"
"That's right." Yu Qiupei nodded, "With the Oda family as the backing on the west side, Takechiyo can boldly move eastward. The Imagawa family is full of internal contradictions. Previously, they could barely maintain it by relying on the authority of the late family governor.
If His Majesty Ujima cannot show enough talent, the people of Toe will not easily obey. Coupled with the conflict between Asahina and Okabe, the Imagawa family will only gradually weaken due to constant internal strife, and that is Takechiyo
This is your chance to conquer Toe Suruga."
"But what happens after that?" Matsudaira Motoyasu asked, "Facing the alliance between the Takeda family and the Hojo family! What should I do? Even when I attacked the Imagawa family, the Hojo family and the Takeda family sent reinforcements.
There’s nothing I can do!”
"About this, Takechiyo need not worry." Amakihei shook his head, "The Zentoku-ji alliance will not always be monolithic. In a short period of time, the Hojo family and the Takeda family may not provide strong assistance to the Imagawa family. The Takeda family
They are busy with the confrontation with the Echigo-Uesugi family, while the Hojo family is committed to the pacification of Kanto. As allies of the Takeda family, the relationship between the Hojo family and the Uesugi family is also very bad. As the leader of Kanto, the Uesugi family will not confirm that the Hojo family is in Kanto.
If you attack a city and seize territory without caring about it, you will definitely lead all the powerful families to actively resist."
"And after that," Yu Qiuping hesitated, but decided to help Matsudaira Motoyasu "predict" the future. "The ruthless Takeda Daisen doctor, after seeing the weak Imagawa family, may even make an agreement with Takechiyo.
The Imagawa family will be divided. The Hojo family will most likely break with the Takeda family, and the Zentoku-ji alliance will collapse."
"Of course, this is just a hypothesis," Yu Qiuping hurriedly rounded off his words, "but now that the Sichuan family's strength has weakened, the alliance will never remain unchanged."
"Even so, I'm afraid I won't be able to gain any advantage against the Takeda family and the Hojo family." Matsudaira Motoyasu shook his head.
"But at that time, it is impossible for His Highness Oda and His Highness Matsudaira to be the minor daimyo they are now. By then, why can't the developed Oda family and Matsudaira family be able to fight against Takeda Hojo? Why can't Takechiyo follow suit?
Your Highness, the governor of the former family, has become a great name in the Three Kingdoms of Junyuan!"
The scene described by Yu Qiupei's words was extremely tempting. Matsudaira Motoyasu had always dreamed of having the power of Imagawa Yoshimoto and revitalizing the Matsudaira family. Yu Qiupei's penetrating analysis made him understand and
The Oda family alliance is his best and only way out.
However, he still has some questions - on a personal level.
"Momiji," Matsudaira Motoyasu hesitated for a moment, then said: "You...I...how to say it," Matsudaira Motoyasu paused, "I always felt...that you have deep feelings for the Imagawa family. Even though you have left the Imagawa family.
Family, I still miss him. Just like you, His Highness, the late family governor...why would you persuade me to betray the Imagawa family? If it is for the good of the Imagawa family, shouldn't I hope that I will continue to be an ally of the Imagawa family?"
Yu Qiuping smiled bitterly when he heard this, and shook his head helplessly. No need to ask Matsudaira Motoyasu, why didn't he have any conflicts in his heart? And why didn't he want to do his best to protect the Imagawa family, His Highness the Governor and His Highness Sena?
A lifetime of hard work.
But he understands that that is simply impossible. The decline of the Imagawa family has long been doomed and is clearly written in the history books. As long as Imagawa Yoshimoto's fate cannot be changed, the Imagawa family is also destined to perish. What Yu Qiupei did
Efforts may only be able to delay this result. However, if Yu Qiuping really works hard to keep the Matsudaira family as allies of the Imagawa family, it is likely to cause history to deviate from its original track, leaving Yu Qiuping's biggest reliance on history.
His foresight came to naught - his plan to assassinate Oda Nobunaga and avenge Imagawa Yoshimoto and Sena Ujitoshi was no longer possible.
The person who can't give up anything can't save anything. He has to make a choice, and he made a choice.
"Then, tell Takechiyo the third reason." Yu Qiuping brought the topic back and looked at Matsudaira Motoyasu, "For you, this may be the most insignificant reason. But for me, this is
This is one of the reasons why I am most confident.”
"That's—" Yu Qiuping protracted his tone.
Matsudaira Motoyasu looked at Yu Qiuping, and he found that Yu Qiuping's eyes suddenly flashed with unparalleled confidence and pride. He raised his right hand, snapped his fingers in front of his face, and pointed his index finger directly at Matsudaira Motoyasu himself. That high-spirited look
, very much like what Imagawa Yoshimoto looked like back then.
"My prediction of historical development will never be wrong."
Chapter completed!