On June 5, the eighth year of Tensho (1580), Choso Gabe Motochin made an unbelievable concession to others - he gave up all the territories of Awa Kingdom, Sanuki Kingdom, and Iyo Kingdom, and only got Tosa Ichi.
The leader of the country was safe. This move confused the whole world, and there were even many rumors secretly spread - the Oda family threatened the life of Chosogabe Nobutichika to force him to submit.
Oda Nobunaga then issued the reward order: Tsuneaki Ikeda was promoted from the guardian of Settsu to the guardian of Settsu, and the territory was also increased to 200,000 koku. Kotaka Mori was named the guardian of Awa, and Yoshiyuki Sawaki also became the guardian of Settsu.
He became the guardian of Sanuki and jointly served as Yu Qiupei's assistant in Shikoku. Without saying a word, Sawaki Yoshiyuki entrusted Yu Qiupei to send him acting officials and judges before he took office. Mori Kotaka came from Yu Qiupei's family and was used to rain.
The Qiu family's system had already implemented similar reforms in Mino's territory. This time, the Yuqiu family also made the same request. At the same time, the two families also followed the Ikeda family and signed an agreement with the Yuqiu family.
Free trade, population mobility and many other agreements.
Of course, Oda Nobunaga did not have no reward for Amakihei. The land around Kishiwada Castle that was vacated after Sawaki Yoshiyuki was transferred was given to Amakihei. At the same time, Oda Nobunaga also rewarded many of his family's Hatamoto samurai.
It was entrusted to the idle territory of Shikoku. In this way, the configuration of Amakihei's Nankaido Army was similar to that of Shibata Katsuie's Hokuriku Army. Some people also compared Ikeda Tsuneaki, Sawaki Yoshiyuki, and Mori Kotaka with Hokuriku
Comparing the "Three People in the House" of the Do Army, Maeda Toshiie, Sasana Narimasa, and Fuwa Koji, they were called the "Seto Three People".
The so-called "someone" refers to the writer of the Asahi Shimbun report. Yu Qiuguang was leaning on the back of his chair at the moment, reading today's newspaper handed to him by Nobuhime Nagasoga.
"How could my father accept such a condition?" After Changzonggabuxin read this newspaper in person, he kept sighing and shaking his head.
Are we still going to stay where we are? At least we have to bring back a few counties?"
"Wouldn't it be great not to fight?" Yu Qiuguang, however, disagreed with Changzong's opinion and said with a smile, "Now that we have reconciled, we don't have to fight anymore! How great! In this way, the soldiers who go to war can
I’m back to reunite with my family!”
"Ah Guang..." Nobuchika Nobuchi, the first lord of the clan, looked at Yu Qiuguang with loving eyes. The dissatisfaction and annoyance in his heart were also dispelled by his simple smile. He swallowed back what he wanted to say.
in stomach.
"Hey, this time His Highness the Chosou and His Highnesses from the Miyoshi family are also coming to Luo to pay homage to the Oda Grand Hall. The Oda Grand Hall will also hold a tea party at Azuchi Castle to welcome him!" Yu Qiuguang suddenly read the following article.
Report, he looked at Nobuchika Nobuchika, Chosoga's subordinate, in surprise, "Brother Nobuchika, you can see your father now!"
"Ah...yes." The novice of the Chosect was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then nodded.
"You haven't seen your dad for several years, right?" Yu Qiuguang laughed happily and stretched out comfortably, "It's great! We can finally be reunited!"
"Didn't I teach you that you must have the consciousness of the martial arts family." Although the nobuchika of Chozongga was still stern, a smile appeared unconsciously.
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At the same time, the Red Leaf Fleet was carrying the victorious generals of the Oda family back to Kishiwada Port, as well as Nagasogabe Motochichi, Kosogabe Qinyasu, Miyoshi Yoshihiro, Miyoshi Nagaharu, Anzai Nobuyasu, and Tokawa Deho.
Together with Murakami Takeyoshi and others, Oda Nobunaga will hold a grand tea party in Kyoto to entertain these Western visitors.
At this moment, Ame Qiupei was chatting with Ikeda Tsuneki, Sawaki Yoshiyuki, and Mori Kotaka on the deck of the Suruga Maru. Mori Kotaka didn't interrupt much because he was a junior, and he kept listening to everyone's memories of their time in Owari.
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"Tell me, how could you have imagined that we would be here today?" Ikeda Hengxing was the most emotional among the three, muttering over and over again, "At that time, the lord rewarded me with a territory of several thousand dan, and managed a few villages. I went to the battlefield.
If I can kill one or two people and have a good meal during the holidays, I feel very satisfied. How could I have imagined that in just 20 years, we would already be the masters of a country and a city, and a dignified guardian?
We can also make a mark in the history of youth."
"Yes. I thought at the time that I would probably stay by my lord's side as a bodyguard for him for the rest of my life. When I get older, if I'm lucky enough not to die, I can become the deputy captain of the bodyguard and leave some money for my family.
When he gets old, he will retire and pass the position to his son. If he has the ability, he can continue to serve as a guard for the young master. If he doesn't have the ability, he can just become an idle ashigaru general." Yoshiyuki Sawaki leaned against the mast,
He also found it unbelievable, "Who would have thought that now he will inherit a country and become the guardian of the country?"
"It would be great if Mori-senpai was here." Yu Qiuping looked at Mori Koron's familiar face and sighed sadly, even his eyes were a little red, "The friends we drank and bragged with in Owari back then were still here.
How many people are left? They probably couldn’t imagine that those idle friends back then are now a powerful force."
"My father's spirit in heaven will definitely be gratified." Sen Kelong appeared to be much stronger than Yu Qiuping, and instead comforted Yu Qiuping, "Thank you for taking care of me, Your Highness. The Sen family has not declined after my father left. I can also live up to my father."
entrustment."
The four of them were chatting when they suddenly discovered that Chosougabu Motochin was walking towards them. Ikeda Hengxing and others left knowingly and found a place to continue chatting, while Yu Qiuping came up to them. However, Chosougabu Motochichi and others left knowingly and found a place to continue chatting.
Motochin didn't seem to have anything to say. He just stood side by side with Yu Qiupei at the bow of the ship, looking at the vast Seto Inland Sea and the endless open sea beyond. After a long time, he said:
"To be honest, this is the first time I have left the land of Shikoku." Choso Gabe Motochichi lowered his head and looked at the deck under his feet, raised his foot and stepped on it repeatedly, "It is not familiar soil under my feet.
A little uneasy."
"Haha, you just get used to it. When I first came to Japan, I couldn't describe the panic I felt in words now." Yu Qiuping smiled bitterly, recalling what he was like when he first traveled through time.
"Speaking of which, has His Highness Zhibu ever thought about going back?" Yu Qiuping was stunned by the unintentional question from Chang Zonggabu Yuanqin.
He once dreamed of going back, but was unable to do anything about it. The irony is that now he has vaguely found a way to go back, but he is still hesitant about whether he should go back or not.
"Everyone here is married and has children, and there are so many subordinates pointing at me. What will they do if I leave?" Yu Qiuping put his hands on the side of the ship, letting the sea breeze blow his hair, and sighed.
road.
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After the Red Leaf Fleet arrived at Kishiwada Port, the port immediately became busy. Yu Qiupei disembarked first and came to a gate next to the pier. He walked up to the gate and looked at the port in the distance. Nagasogabe Motochin seemed to be disembarking, and
Miyoshi's family happened to be about to get off the boat. When Shiga deposit saw Chosonggabu Yuanqin, his face turned dark immediately, and he dragged several brothers to the side, and waited until Changsonggabu Yuanqin had gone far away before getting off the boat.
"I received your letter." Yu Qiuping whispered to Amano Jingtoku who appeared behind him at some time, "Kwon Bingwei, you really played a big game this time."
"The reward is high, and the price will naturally be higher." Amano Keide replied very calmly. If Yu Qiuping hadn't known how long he had laid, he would have been deceived by his expression.
"Have arrangements been made for Sakai Town?" Yu Qiuping asked in a low voice.
"There is no arrangement, they are very vigilant." Amano Keide shook his head slightly, his face was already a bit old - he is an elderly person after all, "I don't have any surveillance measures. Once I alert the snake, all the arrangements will be in vain."
"Then how can we ensure that the information is certain..." Yu Qiuping said hesitantly.
"There will be." Amano Jingde's eyes flashed and he coughed a few times in a low voice, "I don't believe it."
"How sure is this plan?" Yu Qiuping was still quite uneasy.
"There is no certainty in a conspiracy, but if there is a conspiracy, even if the conspiracy fails, there will be no risk." Amano Keitoku let out a long sigh and rubbed the feathers of the crow on his shoulder with his hand, "Before Miyoshi took a break, I gave you
I have learned a solid lesson... If you rely purely on conspiracy, you will lose everything if you are not careful. A real conspiracy must be coordinated with the conspiracy."
"I understand, and I will do as you wish." Yu Qiuping nodded quickly, and then Amano Jingde left quickly with a few ninjas. Yu Qiuping also rushed over to join the crowd. Only the crowd was seen in the distance.
Inside, the people from the Chosougabe family walked on the left, and the people from the Miyoshi family walked on the right. Ikeda Tsuneaki, Sawaki Yoshiyuki, and Mori Kotaka walked awkwardly in the middle to separate the two groups.
Turn it on, otherwise it seemed like there would be a quarrel at any time. Tokawa depository kept glaring at Chosogabu Motochin, but Chosougabu Motochin was unwilling to even look at him. Tokawa depositor seemed to have something in his mouth.
He was mumbling something, probably words like "Ji Ruozi" or "Sissy".
"Everyone is tired from traveling, please rest for a night in the yashiki of Kishiwada Castle Castle." Yu Qiuping walked to the crowd and made a "please" gesture towards everyone, "If there is nothing else, we will go there tomorrow
Let’s set off for Azuchi Castle.”
"As you wish." Chang Zonggabu Yuanqin simply bowed his hand towards Yu Qiuping, but Miyoshi Yixing hesitated to speak. Yu Qiuping saw Miyoshi Yixing's hesitation and asked:
"Does His Highness Miyoshi have any requirements?"
"I have a heartfelt request." Miyoshi Yoshihiro pursed his lips apologetically, but then decided to speak, "I wonder if I can go to Maple Leaf Mountain Castle?"
"Maple Leaf Mountain Castle?" Yu Qiuping was stunned when he heard this, "If you go to Azuchi Castle, you will pass by Maple Leaf Mountain Castle."
"I want to visit Maple Leaf Mountain City." Miyoshi Yoshihiro bowed shyly, "After all, it was once the main city of the Miyoshi family. I haven't seen it for more than ten years. I want to see how it is doing now."
"That's the reason." Yu Qiuping can still remember the tragic situation of Iimoriyama Castle, which was set on fire and looted by the Matsunaga family and the Miyoshi family. Tens of thousands of people were displaced and it was almost impossible to survive the winter.
Yu Qiuping glanced at Miyoshi Yixing's expression again. He seemed to be filled with guilt. Could it be that he felt guilty for his army's sacking of the main city?
"It may not be convenient for me to entertain you all in Maple Leaf Mountain City. If His Highness Miyoshi wants to visit Maple Leaf Mountain City, come with me in the afternoon after lunch." Yu Qiuping smiled at Miyoshi Yixing, who was very pleased.
He bowed again gratefully.
"Your Highness, our Highness, if you have something to do, you can leave first in the afternoon." Yu Qiuping raised his eyebrows at Yuanqin, my subordinate of the Changzong, "Let's meet at Maple Leaf Mountain City tomorrow."
Chapter completed!