On August 15, the ninth year of Tensho (1581), both sides of Kawaramachi-dori east of Kyoto Imperial Palace were already crowded with people.
"I didn't expect there would be so many people." Yu Qiuping, who was waiting at Amida Temple north of Kyoto Imperial Palace, looked at Kawaramachi Street where they were going to leave later and couldn't help but sigh.
"This is a major event that will go down in history. It is also a feast that the Oda Grand Hall has invited all Japan's daimyo envoys to attend, so it will naturally be so lively." Naomasa Ii, who was accompanying Yu Qiupei, responded eagerly.
In order to prevent his subordinates from continuing to quarrel and hurt the peace, Yu Qiuping finally decided that, except for the artillery reserve unit Jingzhe Bei, each of the other reserve units would select 50 military pacesetters to form a mixed parade company, 10 infantry reserve units and
The Tongqiang Bei totaled 550 people, which also met Oda Nobunaga's requirements.
Although the reserve captains under his command expressed their desire to lead the team in person, it was naturally impossible for Amano Keitoku to allow Yu Qiuping to leave Yu Qiu with all the senior officers under his command accompanied by only 500 people.
Within the family circle, the risk level has simply been raised to the highest level. If something unexpected happens, it will be a spine-breaking damage to the Yuqiu family. Therefore, at the insistence of Amano Keide, each reserve team had to send out
A company commander came to lead the team, and the candidate sent by Tokiwa Bei was Ii Naomasa.
Although it was Amano Keitoku who persisted, it was Yu Qiuping who went to explain to his subordinates. It was not easy for Yu Qiuping, a man who was easy to talk to, to refuse so many enthusiastic subordinates. However, Yu Qiuping saw the scene in Kyoto.
After seeing the situation, he had to lament that Amano Keitoku's judgment was very wise and correct. With so many people crowded on both sides of the street, it would be a big trouble if some assassins with ulterior motives were mixed in among them.
Thinking of this, Yu Qiuping raised his head again and looked at a high review platform outside the Kyoto Imperial Palace gate on the west side of Kawaramachi Street - it was richly decorated and surrounded by many guards - the newly enthroned emperor would sit there to review later.
The troops of the Oda family. After Oda Nobunaga led his troops through Kawaramachi Street, he would also come to the high platform to accompany the emperor. Such a high place is very eye-catching, and it is simply a live target for bows and arrows and iron cannons. Oda Nobunaga
Since they dared to sit there with the Emperor, they must have made complete security preparations. There should be many plainclothes and ninjas from the Oda family among the crowds on both sides of Kawaramachi Street. These spectators were searched before entering both sides of Kawaramachi Street.
After passing away, it seems that there is no need to worry too much.
"You are here." Just as Yu Qiuping was thinking about these things, someone suddenly tapped him on the shoulder. Yu Qiuping turned around and found that the people who came were Ikeda Hengxing, Sawaki Yoshiyuki, Hashiba Hideyoshi, and Maeda.
These good buddies from the Lee family.
"Hengxing, Tengba, aren't you two at the front of the line? Why haven't you gone to the waiting room to prepare, and now you are running around?" Yu Qiuping looked at the two people reproachfully, "During the rehearsal, you
Something went wrong between the two of you. If something goes wrong again this time, be careful, the master will kill both of you."
"Tch, I know you are the finale, so stop talking, stop talking." Ikeda Hengxing rolled his eyes at Yu Qiuping with dissatisfaction, and then said sourly, "My Lord, it is not good to give the chance to the finale to anyone, give it to
You have an infantry phalanx without even bringing a few horses. No matter how powerful your Red Leaf Army is, can the infantry be more impressive than the cavalry?"
"Then let's see." Yu Qiuping smiled and stepped forward, punching Ikeda Hengxing a few times on the chest.
"But I'm really envious of Momiji's status. He made his final appearance under the spotlight, and his status as the most important minister in the Oda family has been confirmed." Hideyoshi's tone was also sour that he almost overflowed, but then he succeeded again.
He diverted his sourness and said, "Now I still remember the expression on that old guy Shibata's face when the order of appearances was announced... Haha, they were all so upset!"
"Hideyoshi..." Maeda Toshiie hurriedly patted Hashiba Hideyoshi on the shoulder and told him to lower his voice. Then he looked around and found that several other daimyo from the Hokurikudo Army were not here. "Be careful what you say."
"What are you afraid of? Am I not a legion commander now? Who is still the ashigaru of Owari back then? That elder who looks down on others doesn't have as much territory now as I do." Hideyoshi Hashiba snorted with satisfaction.
, quite a bit like the God of War with a crooked mouth.
"Okay, everyone, stop chatting and get back to your posts quickly. Don't miss anything." Maeda Toshiie urged uneasily and glanced at Yu Qiuping for help. Yu Qiuping immediately agreed.
, "Yes, yes, let's get back to our posts quickly. If something goes wrong during this military parade, the people in charge will definitely be more fierce. Haven't you had enough?"
"My lord knows that there is a murderer in the territory, but he still insists on calling us all out of the territory. I really don't know if the guys who are left behind at home can control the situation." Ikeda Hengxing complained a few words full of resentment.
"Are you so afraid? They are all soldiers trained by Hongye. Are you afraid of this?" Sawaki Yoshiyuki said sarcastically at the side and patted Tsuneki Ikeda hard on the shoulder.
"You stupid Sanuki have the nerve to compete with me, Settsu?" Hearing this, Ikeda Hengxing suddenly got angry, and turned to Sawaki Yoshinochi with his hands on his hips, "What am I doing! Kinki is in danger.
!The pass that connects Sanyo Road, Sanin () Road, Nankai Road and Kinki! I still have a scary number of Ichijosong bald donkeys here! There are endless Ichizus! How can you explain how difficult it is?
I compare?"
"I asked you to return to your posts, why are you still arguing?" Yu Qiuping complained very depressedly.
"You don't have anything in your collar at all. It won't hurt your back when you stand and talk!" Ikeda Hengxing, who has turned on the full-image gun mode, doesn't care who is talking and will sneeze at anyone he catches.
"The number of Yixiang believers I have taken in is no less than yours, and Master Xiangru was still killed on my territory. How come it's easier for me than you? Do you know how much work we have done to appease the believers!" Yu Qiuping remembered.
A few days ago, I was touring town after town, giving speeches in person and apologizing to believers for my security mistakes. The tiring experience made me angry and asked, "Why do you think it's easy for me?"
"Why are you talking again? Time is running out. Go back quickly." After seeing Lianyu Qiupei joining the battle group, Maeda Toshiie, who couldn't laugh or cry, had to stand up in person to separate everyone, and then pushed Ikeda Tsuneaki and Sawaki
Yoshiyuki walked to the other side, while Yu Qiupei and Hashiba Hideyoshi also smiled and walked to the waiting area where the regiment commander was.
However, after walking a few steps, Yu Qiupei and Yu Shiba Hideyoshi bumped into Shibata Katsuie who happened to be walking towards him. Yu Shiba Hideyoshi grinned, snorted and turned away and walked away, leaving Yu Qiu in embarrassment.
Hei greeted Shibata Katsuie. Shibata Katsuie didn't even look at Hideyoshi Shiba, and shook his head disdainfully.
"Um... His Highness Shibata." Yu Qiuping saw Shibata Katsuie's expression was very bad, and realized that the latter was probably still angry because he had stolen his spot at the finale of the military parade. After all, Shibata Katsuie had always been a member of the Ori Association during his self-confidence show days.
An important minister of the Tian family, he was already the oldest one after Lin Xiuzhen was released, and was also appointed as the highest-ranking patriarch in the family. Coupled with his status as the commander of the Hokurikudo Army, the spot at the finale of the military parade should have been given to him.
He. But Oda Nobunaga didn't know why a few days ago, even though Yu Qiupei had no intention of grabbing this honor, he still reluctantly gave him the spot, which made Shibata Katsuie very dissatisfied.
"I'm really sorry for taking your place... This was not my intention. I also think it's up to you..." Just when Yu Qiuping apologized and tried to explain to Shibata Katsuie, the latter snorted twice.
The sound of the urn sounded angrily: "Stop talking so much nonsense, Yuqiu Hongye."
Yu Qiuping was stunned for a moment, frowning and looking at Shibata Katsuie. After all, he had given him enough face and took the initiative to apologize. Why was Shibata Katsuie so stubborn?
But what Shibata Katsuie said next made Yu Qiuping a little surprised.
"You have made great contributions to pacifying the Western Kingdom. Wuwei is the number one in the Oda family. It doesn't matter if this position is given to you. After all, you got it based on your strength. I have no objections." Shibata Katsuie walked up to Yu Qiupei, although he was better than Yu.
Qiuping is shorter, but the aura in his eyes is domineering, "Why do you say it as if you picked it up? How do you say it as if you want to give this opportunity to me? Are you looking down on others? Dongguo still has
It’s still undecided. When I conquer the Eastern Kingdom, do you think I won’t be able to secure my position as the number one warrior in this family without your charity?”
"Your Highness Shibata..." Yu Qiuping finally understood the reason why Shibata Katsuie was angry, and hesitated not knowing what to say.
"Kurigara still owes you a favor, otherwise I would have had a fit with your pretentious behavior." Shibata Katsuie snorted coldly, glared at Yu Qiuping, and walked past him, "Don't do it
The Oda family is in disgrace. When you get to the field, show your samurai spirit and don't act like a little girl."
Looking at Shibata Katsuie's old but still upright back, Yu Qiuping suddenly felt a little emotional.
"Your Majesty Momiji, long time no see." At this time, Takigawa Kazumasu also happened to pass by. However, his position was not on the legion commander's side, but on the side of the guardian Dai and the castle lord. Between Oda Nobuo and Oda
After Nobutaka transferred the title, most of the Ise country's territory came under the direct jurisdiction of Oda Nobunaga, while the area around North Ise Nagashima Castle became the fiefdom of Takigawa Kazumasu. He also received the position of guardian of Ise. However,
Compared with Yu Qiuping and other army commanders, they are still far behind. You know, Yu Qiuping's first battle after coming to this world was in Chili City against Takigawa Kazumas who came to attack the city. Now it has been
All the surrendered generals became the first samurai in the Oda family, and Takigawa Kazumas felt more or less disappointed.
Yu Qiupei had heard that after the pacification of Kyushu, Takigawa Kazumasu was bound to win the position of commander of the Saikaidō Army - it was indeed his turn in terms of seniority. However, Oda Nobunaga did not seem to have established a legion in Saikaido.
Instead, he transferred the two feudal vassals to each other, and Takigawa Kazuki had no choice but to give up.
"Your Highness Takigawa, it's been a long time." Yu Qiuping, who saw that Takigawa Yiyi's mood was a bit metaphorical, comforted him, "If the lord wants to recruit me for the next expedition to the East Kingdom, I will have to rely on His Highness Takigawa."
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Chapter completed!