Hashiba Hideyoshi's expression was angry at first, then calm, and finally he sighed deeply and bowed slightly towards Kuroda Takataka.
"Kuroda-hime's words are like enlightenment. I should cheer up and not let Takenaka-hime down.
Please forgive me for my willfulness, continue to assist me, and fill in my gaps, please."
Hashiba Hideyoshi's face was sincere, which made Kuroda Takataka tremble in his heart and bowed in return.
Maybe the relationship between the two is a naked connection of interests, but Hashiba Hideyoshi's attitude is always refreshing and full of personality charm.
Hideyoshi Hashiba's background was too low, so he was never picky about food and dared to use any talent.
There is a clan headed by Hashiba Hidenaga, the cheap relatives of her husband's family, the Owari clan sent by Oda Nobunaga, the Omi clan recruited from the territory, and the Harima clan Bizen clan who need to be won over at the moment.
Hashiba Hideyoshi had no better choice. She was even more helpless than the once impoverished Yoshigan Shiba, so she had no choice but to bring these warriors with different ideas together and let them work for her.
Being good at dealing with people and being good at dealing with people are all skills that are forced out of you. If Hideyoshi Hashiba's approachability was just a little bit worse, she wouldn't be able to reach the heights she is today.
Therefore, Takenaka Shigeharu asked her to reuse Kuroda Takataka. Even if she had a lot of dissatisfaction with the lame man in front of her, this Nanbarian believer, and this utilitarian, she would smile and reuse him in unity.
This is Hideyoshi Hashiba, a counterattacker who came from a humble background and could not make any mistakes. He could only rely on himself and longed to conquer the world wholeheartedly.
She has chosen to give up Sibo Yiyin, so she must gain the world!
In a sense, she and Kuroda Takaka are the same kind of people, sharing the same pain. Because the sunk cost is too high, they must get enough compensation to soothe their hearts.
After the monarch and his ministers initially established trust, Hideyoshi Hashiba asked calmly.
"Now that I have entered Harima for the first time, I am surrounded by dangers. How should I get out of trouble and conquer the Western Kingdom?
I also ask Kuroda-hime to give me some advice."
Kuroda Takaka said in a deep voice.
"If your Majesty wants to gain a firm foothold and face the Maori, you must do three things.
First, take over the United States.
Americasaku Country was originally part of Bizen Country, but was later separated into an independent territory.
This country is a landlocked country located between the mountains of China. It guards the entrance and exit channels of Izumo Country, divides the mountain and yin roads, and overlooks the basins, plains and coasts of the surrounding territorial countries. It is a battleground for military strategists.
Whenever the Yamano family and the Akamatsu family rise, they will compete for the Meisaku Kingdom. Whoever controls the Meisaku Kingdom can take advantage of the mountains of China to invade the opponent's territory from a high position and gain the upper hand.
The Shiba and Oda families are cooperating to conquer the Western Kingdom. The frontline countries of Sanin are threatened by Shiba's army. The Maori family does not dare to be distracted. This is a good opportunity for us to take the initiative.
Although Miasaku Country is located between Sanyin and Mountain Yang, directly connected to Izumo Country, it is a territorial kingdom under Sanyang Road. It is reasonable for the Lord to send troops to occupy this country."
Hideyoshi Hashiba nodded.
Logically speaking, everyone wants to control a military center like the United States by themselves.
Especially Nizi Katsuhisa, the general of the Western Kingdom of the Shiba family. The Nizi family she was born in is a famous family in Izumo country, and she is determined to revitalize her family and country.
Miasaku Country is the main road leading to Izumo Country, so Nizi Katsuhisa naturally hopes to hold it in his hands.
However, according to the agreement between the Shiba and Oda families, Hashiba Hideyoshi took action to take over the United States. Katsuhisa Nizi had nothing to say and could only accept the gap behind him, which was pinched by Hashiba Hideyoshi.
This was quite beneficial to Hideyoshi Hashiba. Not only did Nizi Katsuhisa find her weakness, but she also had to help her stabilize Sanin's frontline defenses.
In this way, Hashiba Hideyoshi could completely ignore the side pressure from the direction of Sanin, and not be afraid that the U.S. Army would be attacked by the Tajima Inaba Mountain Masters, and use all his strength to deal with the Maori army preparing for the Chinese direction.
Moreover, the three kingdoms of Harima, Bizen, and Mimasaku were originally one, and the Akamatsu family and the Urakami family ruled the three kingdoms successively.
The close relationship between the samurai families of the three countries is conducive to diplomatic negotiations and alliances, which is Hideyoshi Hashiba's strength.
Hideyoshi Hashiba nodded and said.
"With the victory of the United States, the two countries of Harima and Bizen will be stabilized. The three countries will become one, and they can fight against the Maori family."
Kuroda Takaka bowed slightly to express his approval, and then continued.
"Second, win over the navy.
The countries along the Sanyo front line are all on the northern coast of the Seto Inland Sea, with an endless coastline. Once attacked by enemy naval forces, there are loopholes everywhere and it is difficult to guard against them.
If you want to gain a foothold here, you must have naval support to ensure the safety of the rear."
Hideyoshi Hashiba nodded silently.
It’s not that the Oda family doesn’t have a navy, Kuuki Yoshitaka’s Shima navy is subordinate to the Oda family.
The navy of the island country in this era was actually a group of pirates active on the sea. They usually made a living by smuggling supplies, robbing merchant ships, and collecting protection fees.
It's just that women and boats can roam the sea, but their husbands and children must have a place to live. That's why they were recruited by military lords from all over the country and used as sailors.
Being a thief on weekdays and a soldier in wartime is also a characteristic of the island country.
The Oda family's Kuuki navy is far away in Shima country, and it is very inconvenient to come to the Seto Inland Sea.
Not to mention whether Hashiba Hideyoshi can command and use him at will, even if Kuuki Yoshiro is willing to let Hime control him, she may not be able to defeat the local navy active in the Seto Inland Sea.
The locals are familiar with the geographical environment, and it will be difficult for outsiders to defeat the local snakes if they do not have an overwhelming advantage.
The navy active in the Seto Inland Sea has the longest history and the most powerful one is the Murakami Navy, also known as Mishima Murakami.
The three islands came from the same source, and because they lived in three places, they gradually divided into three branches, each doing its own thing.
The Murakami navy originally surrendered to the Kono family, the daimyo of Iyo country, and existed as the Kono family navy.
The Kono family is also a well-established family. Iyo Country is located in the northern part of Shikoku Island, and its coastline covers the central part of the Seto Inland Sea. Its strategic location is extremely important.
Therefore, when the surrounding samurai families rise, they must conquer the Iyo Kingdom and defeat the Kono family.
The Otomo family rose up in Kitakyushu, and the Miyoshi family rose up in the east of Shikoku Island. The two families fought from the east and west to attack the Kono family in Iyo country.
When these two families weakened and had no time to take care of themselves, the Mori family rose up in the Anki Kingdom to the north, the Chosogabe family also rose up in the Tosa Kingdom to the south, and the Kono family in the Iyo Kingdom continued to be beaten from the north to the south.
In short, whoever rises in the southeast, northwest, and northwest will come to Iyo country to step on them. The Kono family, which was still relatively strong, was gradually consumed by waves and gradually became a weak vassal.
In the end, the Kono family bowed to the Mori family and led Mori into the house to fight against the Chosogabe family who came from the south.
At this time, although the Miyoshi family in the east was in decline, the more powerful Oda family was preparing to land on Shikoku Island and sweep away thousands of troops.
What does it mean to be a battleground for military strategists, and what does it mean to be an unlucky person who is guilty of carrying a jade? The Kono family is a clear proof.
Kuroda Takataka was familiar with the human geography of Western countries and talked about it eloquently.
“The Seto Inland Sea Navy, the Mishima Murakami Navy is the first, followed by the Awaji Anzai Navy.
The Kono family was weakened and unable to restrain the Murakami navy, so Mishima and Murakami turned to Mingchu.
Kuroshima Murakami followed the Kono family to eat ashes, Noshima Murakami belonged to the Kobayakawa family, and Inshima Murakami was a Maori retainer.
The Maori and Sichuan system is originally one family, Noshima Murakami and Inshima Murakami are also part of the system, so it is difficult to win over them.
But the Kono family was in decline, and Shimamurakami had to find a way out, so he might give it a try.
The Anzai Marines of Awaji Province were originally one of the pillars of the Miyoshi family's dominance, but since Miyoshi Nagakei forced his sister Anzai Fuyayasu to commit suicide by committing seppuku, the Anzai Navy became increasingly distant from the Miyoshi family.
Anzhai Dongkang's daughter, Anzhai Nobukang, inherited the Anzhai family. Although she was called a Miyoshi retainer, she was actually independent for a long time and ignored the orders of the Miyoshi family.
The Maori family dominates the Western Kingdom, and the navy is very powerful. If you want to fight against it, you must have a strong navy to help.
Shima Kuuki navy, Kurushima Murakami navy, Awaji Anzai navy... We should recruit navy from all over, the more the better."
Hideyoshi Hashiba nodded.
"Come to Shima Murakami Navy, I'll think of a solution. As for Nobuyasu Anzai... The main hall has ordered Senior Niwa Nagahide to be in charge of the Four Kingdoms strategy, so she will naturally not miss the Awaji Kuni Anzai Navy.
Anzhai Nobuyasu had long intended to surrender to the Kyoto center and surrender to the Fushimi Castle system.
With Niwa-senpai's diplomatic mediation, the Anzhai navy will definitely join the Oda family's navy and be used by the main palace.
I have a very good relationship with Niwa-senpai, and we fight side by side. Once she takes down the Anzhai navy, she will definitely help me maintain the security of the Seto Inland Sea.
As for the Kuuki navy, the main hall has ordered Kuuki Yoshiro to bring the ship to Settsu Country to participate in the Western Kingdom Four Kingdoms strategy.
As long as the three navies cooperate, the Maori family will not be able to take advantage at sea."
Kuroda Takagao nodded and said.
"Third, what I said before is to suppress China.
The United States and the maritime navy are both our flanks. What really determines the outcome of the war is the frontal battlefield.
Preparing China is so important that neither the Maori family nor we can afford to lose. Whoever loses Preparing China will fall into passivity.
The Ukita Nao family cooperated with the Mori family to eliminate the Mimura family of Bichuge and got some of the Bichu land. We have to take it from the Ukita Nao family and hold it.
To be continued...