"Monkey has outstanding military exploits and contributed a lot in handling matters in Kyoto. I have decided to make an exception and promote him to the position of family elder! And he will be appointed as the fiscal director of the Oda family!" When Oda Nobunaga said this unexpectedly, everyone in the hall
All the retainers sitting there were stunned!
Lin Xiuzhen, who was holding back her anger, suddenly jumped out: "Your Excellency! I don't know why even a clown like a monkey can be ranked in front of me? As a veteran of the Oda family, I have been born and died for the Oda family for so many years. Why?
No reward?"
As soon as he said this, he immediately attracted the collective contempt of many young military commanders: This guy has never participated in any battles, but he has the nerve to say that he has lived and died for the Oda family?
Oda Nobunaga, however, remained calm about his disrespectful behavior. He calmly watched Lin Xiuzhen's fat and short body swaying with his fierce words.
"As a veteran of the Oda family, I have neither merit nor hard work. Why do they all reward me but not me? The newcomers all get more salary than me! I have been the head of the family for more than ten years." Lin Xiuzhen was like
He complained in a hoarse voice like a resentful woman. He didn't realize that Niwa Nagahide, Sakuma Morinobu and other old ministers around him were quietly reminding him to pay attention to etiquette.
The young generals were holding back their laughter, and those with a little clearer minds understood: This timid fat man is going to be in trouble!
"Oh, Lin Xiuzhen, I have not forgotten you." A strange smile appeared at the corner of Oda Nobunaga's mouth: "Get up! Listen to the letter!"
Lin Xiuzhen looked like a donkey who had just been whipped by her master and then seduced with carrots. Her face was full of astonishment: "Ah? And me?"
"Lin Xiuzhen, from now on, will serve as the Lord of Naya Ancient City!" Oda Nobunaga said with a slightly playful smile: "Because there are heavy Tokugawa troops stationed nearby, there is no need for fewer soldiers or accompanying ministers.
, you take office immediately!"
Although that ancient city is not a good city, it is remote and sparsely populated, but as an old minister, he finally has a place to belong to. He was immediately moved to tears: "Your Highness! Old minister deserves to die! Please take back your life. I don't deserve this honor."
I haven’t made any military exploits this year and have been mediocre.”
"Xiuzhen, don't talk like that!" Oda Nobunaga's expression became slightly serious: "I will never forget that you followed my father in the north and south and conquered countless cities and territories for the Oda family! We
The Oda family will never only focus on utilization! We feel that we will properly arrange every retainer who is loyal to the Oda family!"
At this time, Lin Xiuzhen was already crying, sitting on the ground crying like an old lady.
Seeing this scene, the young generals present were all excited and their blood boiled with excitement: Mr. Nobunaga is really a wise master! There is absolutely nothing wrong with following him and working for him!
But at this moment, Oda Nobunaga suddenly turned his face and changed the subject: "But a gift is a gift. If you dare to plead for those guys at Honganji again, don't blame me for turning against them!"
Those Buddhists who originally had dissident intentions no longer had the courage and confidence because their leaders had been surrendered.
"Haha, Brother Oda, are you okay?" Tokugawa Ieyasu and Du Fei, all in armor, appeared in front of the venue.
"Oh! You are finally here! How are you, are you ready?" Oda Nobunaga stood up excitedly after seeing the two of them. It turned out that they had already made an appointment to join forces today and go
Completely break the Kinki encirclement that opposes them!
Oda Nobunaga shouted: "Monkey! How are the preparations for the troops and horses?"
"Your Highness! Everything is ready and ready to go at any time!" Kinoshita Tokichiro responded with a bit of pride.
All the generals in the hall were unaware of it. Only Kinoshita Tokichiro knew about Oda Nobunaga's deployment. This shows that Oda Nobunaga had extraordinary trust in him! Everyone was surprised and understood: This man is very popular in the future.
Can’t be offended!!
"The Miyoshi family has summoned the Honganji Temple, the Hatano family and some small power daimyo. There are about more than 30,000 troops! The momentum is extremely large. We must deal with it carefully." Tokugawa Ieyasu, wearing a spatula-decorated helmet, said cautiously
.
Du Fei calculated: "Now I have 8,000 people here, His Highness Tokugawa has 6,000 people plus your 9,000 people. There is a slight gap between our strength and theirs, but in terms of the quality of soldiers and combat capabilities, we are
They have an absolute advantage! So there’s no need to be too afraid of them!”
"Well said! Dusan! Our Oda army will be the main force in this battle. You are responsible for covering the flanks of our army on the left and right! Wait for the opportunity to attack the enemy's base camp! This time we must wipe out all these hostile forces that are in the way!
Warriors of the Oda family! Take action! Make a difference today!" Encouraged by Oda Nobunaga, all the Oda family members were very ambitious. The young generals saw that those who had made outstanding achievements in battle received generous rewards.
, and even more excited as if he had been given a shot of chicken blood!
At the same time, the 30,000-strong army of the Kinki Encirclement organized by the Miyoshi family has slowly marched to the side of Kyoto. They originally planned to use a small force to lure the Oda Alliance army to the territory of the Isshiki family, where the terrain is very dangerous.
, very suitable for ambushes.
Miyoshi Chokei prepared to ambush the Oda Alliance troops there and annihilate them in one fell swoop. But when things came to an end, an unexpected problem arose: no one was willing to send troops to act as bait.
"Don't worry, I can guarantee that the person who made the bait will not be in danger!" Miyoshi Changqing said anxiously with a livid face: "Didn't we agree that the soldiers of the Matsunaga family would lure the enemy? Where did that guy die?
?”
"He doesn't seem to be here," Isshiki Yoshimichi, the governor of the Isshiki family, said pitifully. As one of the people who was brought here in a daze, he only brought out one-third of the troops in the territory - more than 300 people. Fortunately, everyone
I have no intention of being serious with him.
Miyoshi Nagakei looked at the silent big names of the small forces. He did not expect that the Matsunaga family would break their promise in this way. Just when he was distressed, a ninja hurried over and whispered a few words to him.
"What!?" Miyoshi Changqing's face turned purple after hearing the ninja's report: "Is this true? That bastard Matsunaga! How dare you betray us!"
The other daimyo panicked after hearing this: "Why did Matsunagahide rebel! It's over now! Didn't all our plans get leaked!?"
Miyoshi Changqing's face was filled with uncertainty: "Stop talking nonsense! Now that they know it, stop being evasive! Attack now! Destroy the Oda Alliance Army together!"