Imagawa Yoshimoto sat firmly outside Okazaki Castle.
She did not stay in the castle tower, but chose to camp outside while the shogunate handled military affairs.
Including the military strength of Sanhe, she has a total of 25,000 troops from all sides under her command.
Some of these people had nothing to do with each other, and some were enemies of each other. They were able to get together and send troops only because of her prestige.
Outsiders often say that she is only good at internal affairs and is a lame governor, which is simply ridiculous.
How can a family governor who only specializes in domestic affairs and knows nothing about military strategy stand firm in the Imagawa family?
Could it be that the Hojo family and the Takeda family were blind, so they formed an alliance between ferocious beasts and poultry, instead of choosing to attack.
When the front line came, the envoys entered the shogunate, kowtowed and said.
"The Matsudaira army launched an offensive against Marunane Stronghold. The Mikawahime samurai launched several assaults, but the resistance in the stronghold was weak."
Imagawa Yoshimoto couldn't help but take action.
"Okay! Samurai Mikawa-hime lives up to her reputation as a brave warrior. Motoyasu-hime is indeed aware of current affairs."
Imagawa Yoshimoto finally felt relieved.
It's not that she's afraid of Nishi Mikawa's rebellion, it's that the purpose of going to Luo this time is Owari, not Mikawa.
As long as Matsudaira Motoyasu is sensible, she will not be stingy with rewards after the war, but Nishi Mikawa cannot stay any longer.
She is so attached to Nishi Mikawa because this is the passage into Owari.
She was focused on conquering Owari because of the general trend of the world.
Japan has many mountains and few fields. Since ancient times, it has been divided by mountains, which is related to the differences between the West and the East.
The Aifa Checkpoint on the border between Echizen and Omi, the Suzuka Checkpoint in Ise, and the Fuwa Checkpoint in Mino are collectively known as the Three Checkpoints, and they are also the dividing line between Kanto and Kansai.
When Imagawa Yoshimoto said he wanted to go to Luo, he was planning on Owari. He was planning on Owari because of the Nobi Plain.
Japan has many mountains and mostly fragmented plains, and very few of them can be called great plains.
For example, the Osaka Plain in Nishikonge, the Kanto Plain in Kanto, and the Noo Plain in Mino and Owari.
When the Imagawa family entered the vicinity from the Tokaido, they had to capture the unbroken pass of Mino. However, Suruga was far away and it was difficult to supply military supplies.
Then we have to capture Owari, and then take Mino. The two countries share the plain of Noo, with a stone height of millions of stones, which is the capital of the king.
Mino's Isshiki Yoshiryu and Owari's Oda Nobunaga all had this plan, so they were tit for tat.
Only by capturing the entire Nongwei Plain can we have enough strength to enter the near lands and compete for world domination.
"Tell Okabe Motonobu that once the Mikawa army breaks through the Marune Stronghold, she will be stationed in Narumi Castle to help the Yamaguchi Sect guard the castle to bring order to order.
In addition, I sent someone to inform Matsudaira Motoyasu that the attack on Owari was successful. I will remember her first contribution, reward her generously, and grant her a family identity."
The Mikawa Princess Samurai is loyal and brave, the signature of the Matsudaira family is still very useful.
As long as Matsudaira Motoyasu is sensible, Imagawa Yoshimoto is willing to promote her. Marry her to a man from the Imagawa family and enjoy the status of the family.
This reward is not cheap. Although it is not as good as the famous Shiba family, the Imagawa family is also an upright noble of the Ashikaga family.
Everything was ready, Imagawa Yoshimoto stood up.
"Let's go to Owari!"
Owari Kiyosu Castle, Castle Tower.
Oda Nobunaga was bored and watched the retainers arguing. No one dared to mention surrender in front of her. They were all arguing about how to defend.
When the Imagawa Army entered Owari, Matsudaira Motoyasu led the Nishi Mikawa Army and set out from Odaka Castle at the junction of the two countries near Ise Bay to attack Marunezhao.
On the Owari side, the important stronghold near Ise Bay, the Yamaguchi Sect of Narumi Castle, was betrayed, and the situation was critical.
Oda Nobunaga suddenly put his hands together and made a snap. Everyone fell silent, waiting for her decision.
"I'm bored, let's go back to bed."
Under the stunned gaze of the retainers, Oda Nobunaga left the meeting hall, leaving the samurai looking at each other.
The Shiba family was led by Hazama, and Maeda Toshiji angrily found Maeda Toshiie.
"What on earth do you want to do! Why are you giving Ashigaru armaments to the peasants and soldiers in the village!"
Maeda Toshiie answered calmly.
"There is not enough military strength in the territory. I am doing this for..."
"fart!"
Maeda Riku pointed at her and said angrily.
"Does a desperate assault require peasants and soldiers?
We have mobilized all the Hime Samurai and Shiba Ashigaru. We have listed several places where Imagawa Yoshimoto may stop and prepared ambush points.
Now you tell me to call in peasants and soldiers? Do you think I’m stupid?”
Maeda Toshiie looked at the eldest sister with serious eyes.
"You could have pretended not to know, and I will be responsible for the consequences."
Maeda Toshihisa said angrily.
"How can you be responsible! The leader of Ozama is the leader of profit. Why did you allow the Maeda family's village to be destroyed!"
Maeda Toshihisa's anger was that the Maeda Toshike was too cruel, and the Toshike issued weapons and equipment to the peasants and soldiers that exceeded their armaments.
According to the original plan, Okezama led two villages. One was on the mountainside and the other was by the mountain stream. He would show his goodwill to the Imagawa family and send them food and wine.
If Imagawa Yoshimoto's main camp is stationed for rest, in order to ensure the safety of the governor, Imagawa Bantamoto will definitely search the village.
And these Ashigaru armaments are proof of an ambush under the guise of goodwill! The two villages led by Okehazama will definitely be brutally massacred!
She felt cold in her heart.
In order to dispel the doubts about Imagawa Yoshimoto's admission, Maeda Toshiie planned to use the lives of two villages to reduce her suspicions and increase the chance of winning in subsequent raids.
Such actions are simply insane.
"Maeda Toshiie, I tell you, I don't agree!"
Lijia looked at Lijiu coldly.
"Why do you disagree? I am the acting commander of the Shiba family in Owari. Do you want to defeat me?"
The benefits are stagnant for a long time, bitter and speechless.
What Toshiie said was right. Before the Takada sisters left, they handed over their rights to Maeda Toshiie.
At this time, she was the acting commander of Shiba Owari, the highest officer of the Shiba family in Owari.
If she really wants to go her own way, Maeda Riku has no way to stop her except to defeat her.
And it is absolutely impossible for her to defeat the superior, even if Tong Zhajian leads the people to death.
Because Maeda Yoshihiro is following Yoshihiro Shiba in recent games, she cannot hold back.
Owari Shiba was far away from the nearest neighbor, so communication between the two parties was inconvenient.
If Toshihisa Maeda launches a counterattack here, how can he explain his behavior to Yoshihiro Shiba? And how will Maeda's interests deal with it under Yoshihiro Shiba?
The trust relationship between the superiors and subordinates of the samurai family is extremely bad. The interests of Yoshigan Shiba and Maeda are so similar that it is rare for a monarch and his minister to get along well with each other.
As a mother, Maeda Riku doesn't want to ruin this relationship. Even if there is only a small chance, she will not take the risk.
So, she could only talk softly.
"Toshiie, the Yamaguchi Sect of Narumi Castle has rebelled, and the Marunane Stronghold is under attack and will fall at any time.
The Ise Bay line from Mikawa to Owari has been opened up by the Imagawa family. They can definitely enter Owari along the coast of Ise Bay, so why do you have to do such a cruel thing."
Maeda Toshiie shook his head.
"The front line of Ise Bay is narrow and it is impossible to pass through a force of 25,000 troops in a short time.
If the Imagawa family wants to break into the Noo Plains in a short period of time, they must enter the mountainous area east of Owari. And Okehazama is the place they must pass through."
Seeing her stubbornness, Maeda Toshihisa became angry with her.
"Why do you have to use up all the energy of Owari Shiba? His Majesty Oda no longer trusts the Shiba family. There is absolutely no need for us to do this!"
Maeda Toshiie said.
"Because Owari Shiba must be supported by His Highness Oda in order to follow her expansion footsteps and grow bigger.
If I can't get Imagawa Yoshimoto's head, I will never have a chance to get ahead."
Maeda Riku was keenly aware of the difference in one word.
"You? Not Spurling?"
Maeda Toshiie did not deny it.
"for me.
Lord Yoshiyin has been away for less than a year. He fought in Omi a few days ago and gained a territory of 10,000 koku.
Now that he is involved in the battle between the Shogunate and Miyoshi, how much knowledge can he gain from this battle?
Twenty thousand shi? Fifty thousand shi? One hundred thousand shi? Or more?
I can no longer be pulled further by him. I want to work hard, I want to make progress, and I want to develop the Owari Shiba leader into a strong leader!
Only in this way will he look back at me, miss me, and miss me.
If I am just guarding a mere three thousand stones, I will never be worthy of looking into his eyes again! I will never be worthy!"
Maeda Toshiie had a stubborn look on his face, with tears welling up in his eyes. He seemed strong but weak at the same time. For a moment, Maeda Toshiie was at a loss.