The Oda family was unfamiliar with Echizen, Wakasa, and Kita-Omi. If Oda Nobunaga wanted to break away from the large army and quickly return to Kyoto, he would definitely need the help of local people and take shortcuts.
Oda Nobunaga didn't have the resources in this area, so naturally she wouldn't consider such a plan. She couldn't revitalize the situation, so she had to use stupid methods to fight back.
She knew clearly that there were interceptors in front of her and pursuers in the rear, and if she forced a breakthrough, she would suffer heavy losses. However, she had no other choice but to open a road when encountering mountains, build a bridge when encountering water, and adapt to changes.
Once Asakura Asai's coalition forces discovered that Oda's army was retreating, the Asakura family would definitely pursue them from behind and enter Wakasa Country. The Asai family would block Takashima County in front. This battle was actually very difficult to fight.
Oda Nobunaga was already prepared to lose several thousand men and horses before returning to Kyoto, but this was still the best case scenario. If there was an accident on the road, the loss would only be greater.
But Mitsuhide Akechi seemed to be hinting to Oda Nobunaga that she had a way.
If Oda Nobunaga could return to Kyoto, mobilize his troops to move north, and form a north-south pincer attack with the Oda army in Wakasa Province, Asai Nagamasa would have no choice but to get out of the way and enlarge his army to return south.
Oda Nobunaga looked at Akechi Mitsuhide with interest and asked.
"Akechi-hime has an acquaintance in Takashima County?"
Akechi Mitsuhide shook his head and said.
"I'm not too familiar with him. I just attended a tea party with Matsunaga Hide-sama and came into contact with Kuchiki Motsuna whom she brought with me. We are all friends, and we always exchange letters.
As you know, His Highness Asai Nagamasa had nothing to do with the newly annexed Northern Territory. The local samurai family has been obstructing the Asai family's military and food services, which is in the form of autonomy."
Oda Nobunaga snorted coldly, almost unable to contain the anger in his heart.
"Asai Nagamasa is a white-eyed wolf. I helped her control the Northern San County, but she betrayed me in return. I must kill this guy and make her head into a wine glass to drink from!"
Akechi Mitsuhide didn't take Oda Nobunaga's cruel words to heart, and only regarded them as venting words, she continued to explain.
"Among the three northern counties, two are on the east bank of Lake Biwa, and only Takashima County is on the west bank.
The Asai family had just taken control of Takashima County, and they suppressed the famous local Takashima family ruthlessly, which made the local samurai family feel chilled.
The Kuchiki Motsuna I just mentioned is the local lord of Kuchiki Valley. Although she has already submitted a letter of allegiance to the Asai family, she still feels a little uneasy in her heart.
There have been wars between north and south Omi for many years, and most of the local samurai families who have managed to survive are just outsiders and cannot be said to be loyal to the Asai family.
They all want to make more friends, use more boats, and create more escape routes for their families."
Oda Nobunaga smiled.
"If she has a way to help me return to Kyoto, and I will kill Asai Nagamasa and capture Kitaomi, I will give her a place and I will never break my promise."
Akechi Mitsuhide nodded.
"With your words, I can go to the Deadwood Valley to visit this old friend with peace of mind.
I heard that there is a shortcut directly to Kyoto in Kuchiki Valley, I don’t know if it is true or not, so I just asked her to show me a clear way.”
Oda Nobunaga nodded.
"I see Ji Mingzhi's hard work, and I won't let your work go in vain."
Akechi Mitsuhide shook his head and said.
"His Majesty Oda has brought great blessings to the heavens. Even if I were not involved in this journey, he would surely be able to turn misfortunes into good fortune and turn disasters into good fortune. I dare not be greedy for God's merit.
However, I am also a little embarrassed about what you mentioned about Tsuruga Port before.
You know the relationship between Asakura Kageki and Tsutado-den. Tsuruga County Sheriff and the rebellious Asakura Yoshikage have been strangers for a long time. Please be patient and don't implicate innocent people."
Oda Nobunaga narrowed his eyes, and Akechi Mitsuhide mentioned the previous negotiation between the two at this time. This was because he wanted to use the trip to Kuchiki Valley as a bargaining chip to negotiate terms with her.
Previously, Oda Nobunaga had taken the initiative, surrounding Tsuruga Port and waiting for Akechi Mitsuhide to bow his head, preparing to get a share of the Hokuriku Road trade route.
But now, she is in a dilemma and can no longer threaten Tsuruga Port. Instead, Akechi Mitsuhide has a way to help her return to Kyoto quickly and solve the deadlock.
Akechi Mitsuhide took the initiative and hoped that she would not interfere with the benefits of the Hokuriku Road trade route.
If Oda Nobunaga agrees, even if he defeats the Asakura Asai coalition, he will not be able to mention the interests of the Hokurikudo trade route in the past few years.
She was a little unhappy, feeling that Akechi Mitsuhide was taking advantage of others' danger, completely forgetting how he had taken advantage of others before, and said dissatisfied.
"Mingzhiji, I remember you said not long ago that you wanted to follow me.
Why did it take less than a day for you to plot against me? If you do this, are you still mine? "
Akechi Mitsuhide looked aggrieved and sighed helplessly.
"His Majesty Oda Haihan, if it is anything else, I will certainly be willing to follow your arrangements.
But the Hokurikudo trade route is the core interest of the Shiba family. As a loyal minister serving the two masters, I am in a dilemma. I can't be loyal to you at the expense of hurting Tsuta-dono, right?"
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