As soon as the chaos in Kanto broke out, he was crushed by three letters from Yoshihiro Shiba.
Shiba Yiyin has been operating in Kanto for five years, and his efforts to win over the Kanbazhou samurai family into the Kanto Palace by connecting interests finally showed great results at this time.
Uesugi Hojo, the two giants in Kanto, was unwilling to offend Yoshigan Shiba, and the Kanto Secretariat did not have the courage to cause trouble, so Takeda's conquest could only cease.
This time Shiba Yiyin acted with ease and suppressed the chaos with ease. The martial arts family in the world were dumbfounded and were even more in awe of Shiba Yiyin.
Ashikaga Yoshiji, the Kanto shogun of the Kamakura Ashikaga family, has become such a transparent person that he is so embarrassed that he can hardly keep his value as a puppet.
The majesty of Shiba Yiyin in Kanto was quickly restored to calm.
But these days there are still people who don't believe in evil, but they like to go to men the most. The storm caused by Takeda Rena's stone will not be so easy to calm down.
After learning from Akechi Mitsuhide that Yoshigoshi Shiba was determined to fall out with him because of a bastard, Oda Nobunaga was angry and aroused his desire to conquer.
After Ashikaga Yoshiaki languished, Oda Nobunaga, who had already trampled the Kyoto shogunate under his feet and was preparing for Oda Gongyi, seemed eager to give it a try when facing Yoshigan Shiba's campaign.
The battle between Shiba and Oda is inevitable. Oda Nobunaga is full of joy and looking forward to winning a battle that attracts the attention of the world and conquering Yoshigan Shiba, the most beautiful woman in the world, and even the whole world in one fell swoop.
Akechi Mitsuhide, who came to the house with the body of Takahashi Toramatsu, not only survived, but was also comforted by Oda Nobunaga.
Obviously, Oda Nobunaga did not give up his ambition to join forces with Genpei and marry Yoshigan Shiba.
Akechi Mitsuhide, who came out of Azuchi Castle alive, did not immediately return to Kyoto to wait for Fujibayashi Mukuro's intelligence summary.
Instead, she walked along the east bank of the Minami Omi River, looking for the slow oxcarts of Nojo-kun and Ichi-kun, to connect with her cheap cousin, and she didn't know what kind of evil was brewing in her heart.
Yoshigan Shiba is originally from Owari, and the Shiba family and the Oda family have forged inextricable personal connections and entangled interests over the years.
The two masters decided to flip the table and start filming, which immediately set off a series of chain reactions.
Unlike Mitsuhide Akechi, a diplomat who jumped left and right, Shiba Oda broke up, and many people lost real money, silver, and even lives in the territory.
One stone stirred up a thousand waves, and the ripples spread from the core members, Yoshigan Shiba and Nobunaga Oda, to the outside world, with far-reaching influence.
———
Mino Country Junjojo, Junjo Hachiman Castle.
This place was originally the territory of the Endo family. After Oda Nobunaga conquered Mino Country, she dumped Maeda Toshiie, a nuisance who followed Shiba Yoshigan wholeheartedly, here.
Owari Province and Mino Province share the Noo Plain, which is one of the most fertile lands in the world. Coupled with the maritime fishery of Ise Bay, Oda Nobunaga's family has a rich family background and can be said to be the richest in the world.
But these land wealth have nothing to do with Meinong County.
Gujo-gun is located in the mountainous area to the north of the Nobi Plains. The plains to the south are beyond reach, the Hida Highlands are to the northeast, and the Ryōhaku Mountains are to the northwest.
Junshang County, which is sandwiched between two mountain ranges, is a barren land that even the martial arts family of Meinong looks down upon. The life of the mountain people is very poor.
Maeda Toshiie was thrown into this corner, which was Oda Nobunaga's punishment for her.
Maeda Toshiie, who refused to give up the leadership of Owari Shiba, secretly informed Yoshigan Shiba of Kanto and rushed back to Konki when Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Oda Nobunaga were plotting to Shangluo.
This time, Yoshigan Shiba took the dominant position in Ashirisbo and Oda Kamira, but Maeda Toshiie's trump card of being in the Cao camp and having a heart in Han was also completely exposed to Oda Nobunaga.
If Oda Nobunaga hadn't considered his relationship with Shiba Yoshigan, Oda Nobunaga would have severely punished Maeda Toshiie. But even if Oda Nobunaga was inconvenient to do it, the soft knife would be enough to make Owari Shiba suffer.
The Owari Shiba Territory claims to have twenty thousand koku from Gujo County, but in fact the most valuable piece is the Gujo Hachiman piece.
Gujo Hachiman is located south of the Hida Highlands, along the banks of the Nagara River and its tributaries that run through the mountains, and is a valley where some fields can be planted.
The core of this territory is Hachiman Castle in the county and Hachiman Town below the castle.
At this time, in the meeting hall of Hachiman Castle in the county, the Maeda retainers group was looking gloomy and gloomy.
If the Shiba and Oda families want to go to war, the most difficult samurai group to fight is the Owari Shiba clan, which is trapped in the Oda territory.
Although Gunjo County is barren, the mountainous area is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Breaking through to the south is the Noubi Plain, the core of the Oda family, and its strategic position is very important.
If Oda Nobunaga wants to compete with Shiba Yoshigan, how can he allow his heart to be stabbed by Maeda Toshiie's knife?
There are two letters placed on the case in front of Maeda Toshiie.
One letter was that Shiba Yoshigan promised her that if Owari Shiba was in trouble, he could surrender to the Oda family and she would not be blamed.
One letter was from Oda Nobunaga requesting her to go to Azuchi Castle to obey orders. Owari Shiba led Owari Shiba to release various checkpoints and let Oda's troops take over the defense.
These two letters brought Owari Shiba to the forefront, becoming the first subordinate force to be forced to take sides in the confrontation between the Shiba and Oda families.
Therefore, Maeda Toshiie held this review, and a decision will be made today on where General Owari Shiba will go.
She remained calm in her seat, watching the concubines sitting there chatting and expressing their opinions.
The mayor of the village, Nori, had been sitting for a long time and his body was a little stiff. She glanced at Maeda Toshiie who was sitting there with her eyes closed and concentrating, as if she was listening to the debate between the girls. In fact, the result was obvious.
The Owari Shiba Territory was abandoned very early by Shiba Yoshigan, and was caught in the political ambiguity of the Shiba Oda family. It can also be said to be an independent kingdom that was conquered by the Maeda Toshi family.
Nori Murai was Maeda Toshiie's first retainer, and she knew very well Maeda Toshiie's feelings for Shiba Yoshigan.
Back then in Kiyosu Castle, Maeda Toshiie was angry and killed Oshiba Yoshigan. He killed Oda Nobunaga's favorite, Aichi Juami, and Murai Nagai Yori once begged before Shiba Yoshigan.
At that time, Yoshigan Shiba was just a minor figure among the people from the country surrounding the Oda family.
Also in order to exonerate Maeda Toshiie, Yoshigan Shiba made a deal with Oda Nobunaga, and came to the temple to obtain the position of guardian of Owari on behalf of Nobunaga Oda. This is how the world-famous Shiba Tsundo Temple was established.
The head of the village, Nori, knew that Shiba Yoshigan would always be the white moonlight in Maeda Toshiie's heart, a life-long desire that he would never forget or give up.
If Maeda Toshiie was willing to bow his head, he could have surrendered to Oda Nobunaga long ago and made great achievements, instead of suffering in the ravines of Gunjo County.
What is the review that determines the future of Owari Shiba? Nonsense! The future of Owari Shiba has been clearly arranged in Maeda Toshiie's mind.
The head of the village, Nori, glanced at the retainers who spoke for the Oda family with a little pity in his eyes.
Today's review is just to unify our thoughts. I hope these fools can wake up soon, otherwise the lives of the whole family will not be saved.
The powerful retainers expressed their opinions, and when those who should speak had almost expressed their opinions, Maeda Toshiie opened his eyes and looked at Murai Nagai, and asked.
"Murai-hime, you are a little quiet today. What do you think of these two letters?"
Village chief Lai smiled, knowing it was her turn to stand in line, she said.
"Tsudadon Renyi, His Majesty Oda's request is a bit too much."
Maeda Toshiie asked.
"Oh? How can you see it?"
Village chief Lai Suran said.
"The Owari Shiba Territory started from the Owari Kingdom's Shiba ancestral land. The 1,500 koku of Kashi Village is hereditary for the Owari guardian Shiba clan. His Highness Oda has no right to interfere.
Although the 20,000 koku in Gunjo County was granted by His Highness Oda, it was a territory acquired by Owari Shiba in exchange for military merit as an allied force in the war.
What reason does His Highness Oda have for requesting that the Shiba family's territory be opened up to the pass and that the Oda family take over the defense?
Even if Shiba and Oda go to war, the Oda army should come to attack. I, Owari Shiba, will have an opinion on whether to fight or surrender.
But now, before the two families have declared war, His Highness Oda wants to order you to go to Azuchi Castle to obey orders, and to take over the Owari Shiba Pass, which is too much of a deception.
Tsutadodon Renyi, knowing that Owari Shiba's leadership is weak, allowed us to surrender.
But if we, who are eating the hard-core crops of the Sibo family, bow our heads and admit defeat before the war begins, how can we have any face in the world in the future.
After we surrender, will Oda-sama be able to provide us with the establishment of the Shiba family, the benefits of the Shiba Tadashi Fund, and the privileges of the Hokuriku Road trade route?"
Murai Nagai's position is firm and his reasoning is sound.
The Shiba and Oda families haven't started a war yet. Oda Nobunaga ordered Owari Shiba to lead like his grandson, and he didn't have any respect for the local samurai group.
If Owari Shiba is so cowardly and determined to be looked down upon by outsiders, even if he can pass today's test, will he still have a good life in the future?
Moreover, Maeda Toshiie has spent the past few years tying Owari Shiba's collar to the Shiba family's chariot, and it has already paid off.
The annuity from the Shiba Tadashi Foundation has covered Owari Shiba's collar. This benefit, which is known as a hardcore crop, makes all the samurai in the world jealous.
Owari Shiba's collar is not big, only more than 20,000 koku, but there are many Shiba under Maeda Toshiie's command. It is all the grace that Maeda Toshiie asked for from Shiba Yoshigan.
If the Owari Shiba leader surrenders, will the Shiba establishment still count? If the Shiba and Oda families cease war in the future, can the Maeda retainers ask the Shiba family to continue to recognize their establishment with a face?
Shiba Yiyin is generous, but the Kamao clan of the Tongxin Secretariat cannot tolerate it and cannot let go. Could it be that the Shiba establishment that everyone finally obtained was just given up in vain?
That's six kilograms of food stamps a year, a hardcore crop that guarantees harvest despite droughts and floods. Who is willing to give up until the last moment!
In addition, Shiba Yoshigan allowed Owari Shiba to obtain a share of the Hokuriku Road trade route from Echizen Country through the Ryohaku Mountains.
In addition, Maeda Toshiie made large profits through the Hokuriku Dou trade route by making saltpeter through local methods, transporting saltpeter to China for trade.
The samurai families led by Owari Shiba were able to live a comfortable life in the poor valleys of Gujo County, and it was inseparable from the Hokurikudo trade route run by the Shiba family.
If Owari Shiba surrenders, can these benefits be preserved?
Shiba Yoshigan may not care, but Takada Haruno and Ohkuma Asahide at both ends of the Hokuriku Road trade route are black-hearted followers who eat people without spitting out their bones.
Once the Owari Shiba leader surrenders to the Oda family, it will be equivalent to losing the title of Shiba leader. This group of mountain samurai are considered inferior among the major forces on the Hokuriku Road trade route. What qualifications do they have to get a share of the pie?
Murai Nagai said it cleverly.
Oda Nobunaga's attitude in this letter was arrogant. He was holding a knife and threatening everyone to surrender. He had no intention of appeasing everyone and winning over everyone with some benefits.
In this case, why did Owari Shiba leader surrender? Just to suffer poverty and starvation with the Oda family?
She said again.
"The kindness of Tsutado-don allows Owari Shiba to surrender to the Oda family. But why should we surrender? What can His Majesty Oda give us?
If we seek refuge with the Oda family, the best outcome for us will be to live in poverty. But if we support Tsutado-don, we will be heroes after the Shiba family wins!
Lord, I don’t want my descendants to have to work hard in the mountains foraging for food. I hope that my descendants can inherit my Si Bo family, and I hope that they can continue to live a prosperous life like the Si Bo family!
My village chief is a Shiba dog, not an Oda man!"
Maeda Toshiie was very, very satisfied with Murai Nagai's words.
The head of the village, Lai, repeatedly emphasized Shiba's righteousness and benevolence. Is this because the samurai family admires righteousness? Nonsense, the righteousness of the samurai family is always talked about. Whoever takes it seriously is a fool.
What she means is that Sibo Yiyin is generous and never defaults on his debt!
The poor people in the mountains of Gunshang County will have to live in poverty with the Oda family for the rest of their lives. If they want to have enough food and drink to make a fortune, they have to live with Shiba Yiyin!
This is the result of Sibo Yiyin’s insistence on carrying out the Sibo New Life Movement in the three places of Sibo. It is so exciting to be the Sibo family’s dog!
Especially for the indigenous mountain warriors in Gunjo County, Maeda Toshiie conquered the hearts of the local warriors just a few years after arriving. Is it giri? It's copper coins! It's food! It's a better life!
The indigenous mountain people here are afraid of poverty, just like the Koshin Mountain Samurai family under Sanada Nobunaga. They are not afraid of death at all, they are afraid that their lives will not be sold at a good price.
Murai Nagai's words were too much to their liking.
Oda Nobunaga threatened them with a butcher's knife, saying that as long as they obeyed, they would be spared their lives. Damn it! Is this the life I need?
Think about another option. If Owari Shiba is loyal and loyal to the Shiba family, even if he finally fights the Kohime samurai and the territory is smashed to pieces, he will still be a loyal minister of the Shiba family!
With Sibo Yiyin's benevolence and righteousness, the heirs of the local martial arts family will definitely have a better future. As for this rotten land in the mountains, it will be rotten if it is beaten to pieces. It is already so poor, how can it get worse?
Everyone is not stupid and can settle this debt. Who is willing to take refuge in Oda Nobunaga? He must be the loyal dog of Shiba Yigen!
After Murai Chief Yori finished speaking, he bowed and sat back in his seat. The other retainers were impatient and stood up one after another to reiterate their stance, each one louder than the other.
They had just escaped from the fear of Oda Nobunaga holding his butcher knife high, and now they were afraid that the Maeda Toshiie would make a wrong choice and really surrender to the Oda family.
Regardless of whether they supported Shiba or Oda's Hime warriors before, they all now became die-hard loyalists of the Shiba family and vowed to shed the last drop of their blood for the Shiba family.
Maeda Toshiie glanced at the village chief Yori who was sitting respectfully, smiled slightly, and finally expressed his stance.
"I already understand what everyone means.
Owari Shiba territory is the territory of the Shiba family. His Majesty Oda has used force to coerce and made unacceptable demands. We will never let him control us!
We are born as Shiba people and die as Shiba ghosts. If the Oda family wants to invade the Shiba family's territory, we will fight until the last soldier!
In addition, I will write a letter to Tsuta-den to explain our loyalty to the death, and all the families, husbands and children will also be moved from the Hokuriku Road trade route to a safe area to avoid worries.
I will sincerely ask your Majesty to protect your heirs and prevent your loyal ministers from bleeding and shedding tears."
Maeda Toshiie's assurance wiped away the last bit of hesitation of the girls. Looking around, the faces of all the girls present were smiling with relief, and their eyes were shining with excitement.
At this time, Maeda Toshiie's heart was not as calm as her appearance showed.
Takeda Reina...it turns out that Junshang already has a child. If Takeda Shingen can do it, why can't I?
Maeda Toshiie is full of passion, she must achieve great achievements in this war, and then use this achievement to exchange for a seed of her own.
What should she and Junshang's child be called? Just thinking about it made her feel so excited that her heart almost jumped out of her chest.