"The Oda family wants to negotiate peace?" After reading Oda Nobuhide's letter, Imagawa Yoshimoto looked at Masahide Hirate with some confusion.
"Why, does His Highness Imagawa not have this intention?" Hirate Masahide was also tough and said back unceremoniously, "If you don't want to negotiate a peace, just go back and fight again."
"Is this the etiquette of Owari?" Imagawa Yoshimoto expressed slight dissatisfaction with Hirate Masahide's attitude, but he didn't mean to get angry. Instead, he joked: "It's so rude, Hirate Inspector."
"We Owari people speak more directly, and we don't have as many red tapes as Suruga." Hirate Masahide also borrowed the words, but he had no intention of giving in, "If His Highness Imagawa wants peace talks, then just say so. If you don't want peace talks,
, just go back and prepare for war. There is no need to act reluctantly even though you clearly want peace talks, forcing us, the Oda family, to have all the good things to say before we agree to peace talks."
"No, I mean, if there is to be peace talks, shouldn't the two divided Matsudaira clans be the ones to negotiate?" Imagawa Yoshimoto gently tapped the tatami with the folding fan in his hand, "Our Imagawa family is invited by His Highness Hiroutada.
The reinforcements came, and the Oda family came here nominally to support Young Master Takechiyo. If there is a peace negotiation, it will naturally be an internal negotiation within the Matsudaira clan. Where will it be our turn to take over?"
"Suruga people really pay attention to these meaningless forms." Hirate Masahide shook his head repeatedly, "Anyone with a discerning eye knows that the Nishimasudaira clan is our puppet, and the family governor Matsudaira Takechiyo is also an infant. How do you ask him to negotiate peace?
Anyone with a discerning eye also knows that the Higashi Matsudaira clan is currently in a precarious situation, so the Imagawa family can only follow the lead. Once the Oda family and the Imagawa family have reached an agreement, the matter will be resolved. What result can the two Matsudaira clans negotiate? Could it be that the conditions they negotiated?
Will your Imagawa family accept it unconditionally?"
"Of course not, but out of politeness, we can't bypass them and make it an agreement directly between you and me. I suggest convening a peace negotiation including the four families. His Highness Guangzhong will be there, and I would also like to trouble you to arrange for Young Master Takechiyo to come as well.
Send a representative." Imagawa Yoshimoto stated his position, then raised his folding fan and said, "There is also a wording that needs to be corrected. The terms 'Nishi Matsudaira clan' and 'Higashi Matsudaira clan' are said in private or by others.
Yes, there is no problem. But in a formal diplomatic situation, as a supporter of Master Takechiyo, how can you, the Oda family, call them the 'Nishi Matsudaira clan'? You should insist that they are the only 'Matsudaira clan'.
, just like we only call the Matsudaira family of His Highness Hiroutada the 'Matsuping clan'."
"Haha, the elegant people in Suruga really like to talk about words." Hirate Masahide couldn't laugh or cry, "There is no need to care about these things. Let's be direct, in what way are the Imagawa family willing to cease the war and withdraw their troops?"
"I hope it can be resolved through four-party talks, and at least His Highness Hirotada must be present." Imagawa Yoshimoto repeated his position, "I think this is very important. The Imagawa family has already been very sorry for the Matsudaira family, and this minimum respect is necessary
It’s in place. It’s related to the Matsudaira clan’s internal strife and territorial division. If the peace talks have already been decided without them being able to be present, it would be a great humiliation for the Matsudaira clan.”
Hirate Masahide sighed irritably, but Lin Xiuzhen behind him nodded in a subtle way. Hirate Masahide noticed his movements, and after pretending to ponder for a while, he nodded slowly and said: "Okay, then press
It's up to His Highness Imagawa, see you tomorrow."
On June 12, the 11th year of Tenmon (1542), in the Imagawa family camp on the banks of the Yahagi River, Imagawa Yoshimoto and Matsudaira Hirotada were waiting for the arrival of the Oda family envoys.
"Brother, thank you for your trouble." Matsudaira Hirotada, who was invited to come, didn't say anything for a long time. In the end, he just choked out these few words, "In order to prevent my foolish brother from losing face in front of my ancestors, I was specially invited to come."
"This is what allies should do. The Imagawa family has been sorry for you in many ways before." Imagawa Yoshimoto whispered apologetically, "I couldn't capture the Oda army in Shodozaka. I'm very sorry for causing you so much trouble."
It was all in vain, and it probably caused some chaos at home."
"It's okay, brother, please don't worry. Abe Ozo and the others are all people with general knowledge. How can they blame it on a fake coup plan?" Matsudaira Hirotada hurriedly waved his hand.
"But in this peace negotiation, it is estimated that the territory west of the Yahagi River cannot be returned, and can only be left to the son. The branch families west of the Yahagi River cannot return. The reunification of the Matsudaira clan will have to wait until the next opportunity.
Already."
"I can only blame myself. Because I was thinking about my old relationship, I didn't hold the Sakurai Matsudaira family too accountable. Later, I allowed my uncle (Matsudaira Nobutaka) to take over the power, which eventually led to a catastrophe." Matsudaira was very upset and took a deep breath.
He took a breath and seemed to want to make some oath, but in the end he was discouraged, "But I really can't be cruel to my clan members. Maybe I am not suitable to be a family governor by nature."
"You are not the only one who is not born to be a governor." Imagawa Yoshimoto laughed twice, opened the folding fan and fanned his face, "Both and each other, we understand you very well."
Soon after, the envoy of the Oda family arrived again. Ohara Zhenmi led Masahide Hirate, Lin Xiuzhen and Matsudaira Matsudaira to the tent - the latter was the representative of Takechiyo Matsudaira.
"I've met His Highness Imagawa." The three visitors bowed to Imagawa Yoshimoto and then took their seats without saying hello to Matsudaira Hirotada who was standing next to him. Matsudaira Hirotada was a little embarrassed for a moment, but he accepted it and didn't show it.
He was dissatisfied and was afraid of making things difficult for Imagawa Yoshimoto. However, how could Imagawa Yoshimoto, who always valued etiquette, not understand the current situation, and his expression became a little ugly. He coughed twice, did not return the greeting, but sat still like an old monk.
Without saying a word, he made up his mind to support Matsudaira Hirotada.
"I have met His Highness Matsudaira." Seeing Imagawa Yoshimoto's attitude, Hirate Masahide, Lin Xiuzhen and Matsudaira Shigetada had no choice but to salute Matsudaira, and Imagawa Yoshimoto returned the gift with satisfaction.
Hirate Masahide looked unhappy, obviously dissatisfied with Imagawa Yoshimoto insisting on dragging Matsudaira Hirotada into negotiations, and putting his position on an equal footing with Imagawa Yoshimoto. Matsudaira Shigetada's expression was a bit subtle, after all, his
The situation is very similar to that of Matsudaira Hirotada, both of whom are characters who should be ignored. The attitude of the Oda family towards Matsudaira Hirotada can also reflect how the Oda family views their Nishi Matsudaira clan. Lin Xiuzhen, on the other hand, is more detached. He shrinks in
From a position near the back, I secretly observed Imagawa Yoshimoto with great interest.
"I already had some courtesy yesterday, so there's no need for it today, Your Highness Imagawa?" Hirate Masahide raised his eyes and glanced at Imagawa Yoshimoto, and then said simply, "Our Oda family is willing to come to the Imagawa family's camp to negotiate.
I have already given him enough face, I hope the Imagawa family will stop talking about him."
"It's okay to keep things in check." Imagawa Yoshimoto made a "please" gesture.
"The two Matsudaira families are bounded by the Yahagi River. The west of the Yahagi River belongs to the 'Nishi Matsudaira clan', and the east of the Yahagi River belongs to the 'Higashi Matsudaira clan'." Hirate Masahide obviously did not adopt Imagawa Yoshimoto's suggestion yesterday, and still used a very realistic
"The Imagawa family and the Oda family will temporarily suspend their troops and withdraw their troops. They will cease fighting for half a year. I wonder what your Majesty the Imagawa would like?"
Imagawa Yoshimoto savored the conditions offered by the Oda family - this can be said to be a very conscientious condition. The Yahagi River is a natural geographical dividing line, and it is also the demarcation of the actual control areas of the two parties. It is most appropriate to use this to distinguish
. Obviously, the Oda family had no intention of bargaining and just wanted to end the discussion quickly.
If the old man were here, he would definitely wonder if there was a fire in the backyard of the Oda family and rush back, and then extort a huge amount of money to delay the time - Imagawa Yoshimoto secretly said in his heart. But he also has no interest in Mikawa
After staying for a long time, the labor expedition consumed a lot of food and grass for the Imakawa family, and he would have to go back for the autumn harvest later. Moreover, he had been on the expedition for three months, and he missed Ginkgo and the children very much, and he didn't want to spend any more time outside. Thinking of this, he
No interest in delaying negotiations.
Only then did Imagawa Yoshimoto realize what Taiyuan Xuezhai taught at that time - even under the same objective environment and comparison of national strength, different diplomatic negotiators will lead to different results. Taiyuan Xuezhai is more determined and difficult to deal with than him.
, persistent, ruthless, if Taiyuan Xuezhai were here, he would definitely be able to take another piece of meat from the Oda family. But firstly, he is not ambitious enough and thinks that he can do business. Secondly, he feels that he is not enough
You have to use your energy to deal with the tiring tug-of-war of negotiations. If it can be solved easily, that would be great.
"What do you think, Your Highness Matsudaira?" Imagawa Yoshimoto then turned his attention to Matsudaira Hirotada. Although the latter felt sad about losing a small half of the family's territory, form was stronger than people, and the Matsudaira family did not have the ability to regain the lost territory. They were unwilling to do so.
He nodded in approval after causing trouble for Imagawa Yoshimoto. However, Ohara Zumi looked at Yoshimoto Imagawa wildly, indicating that the latter could not agree. However, after seeing that Yoshimoto Imagawa had already made up his mind, he just sighed helplessly.
"I would also like to ask the Higashi Matsudaira clan to hand over the hostages left in Okazaki Castle by the several Matsudaira clans who have surrendered to the Nishi Matsudaira clan to Anxiang Castle." Hirate Masahide added another condition, this time, Imagawa Yoshimoto was
He frowned slightly.
With these hostages in hand, although the Fujii Matsudaira family and the Fukugama Matsudaira family have nominally surrendered to the Nishi Matsudaira clan, they certainly will not dare to fight with the Higashatsu Matsudaira clan. If the Nishi Matsudaira clan becomes strong again in the future, these branches will
It only takes one sentence to defect and come back. But if the hostages are sent to Anxiang City, then the Higashi Songping clan can actually control these Songping branch families. If the Higashi Songping clan wants to unify the clan in the future, they will have to work hard first.
Get the hostages back - because these hostages are under the custody of the Oda family -
The ninjas of Mizuhara Sutra have returned from reconnaissance. Although Matsudaira Takechiyo nominally uses Anxiang Castle as the headquarters of the Higashi Matsudaira clan, everyone knows that Anxiang City is in the hands of Oda Nobhiro's Anxiang clan.
