The three hundred and fortieth chapter will be the alliance
In the next few days, the general still refused to take charge, but rumors began to spread about the Gosho Sword Room.
With the help of Yagyu Sogan, the head of the Odai, he accurately killed several of the side servants and servants who followed the trend and spread the message.
Therefore, rumors spread only among swordsmen.
The generals above didn't know, and the waiters below didn't dare to participate. It was so subtle that it circulated in a small circle.
These swordsmen are used to being dissolute. When not on duty, they have been lingering in Whale House and entangled with Wandering Orioles all year round, and they have listened to the most vulgar rumors.
It was unbearable to say it, and it sounded red-faced.
Yagyu Sogan, who was secretly observing, was secretly frightened when he saw that Takada Yukino was practicing swordsmanship alone and coldly for several days, ignoring her.
Somehow, I always feel like something big is going to happen.
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There was an undercurrent in Kyoto, but Oda Nobunaga, who was far away in Owari, was in a good mood.
After Imagawa Yoshimoto was defeated in the battle, the Imagawa family fell into civil strife and was unable to invade Owari again.
She was finally able to concentrate on digesting the four counties of Owari, and her strength greatly increased, becoming a powerful daimyo with more than 500,000 koku in hand.
What's even more gratifying is that under the mediation of Maeda Toshiie, Matsudaira Motoyasu finally decided to move closer to her and will go to Qingsu Castle to form an alliance with her today.
Matsudaira Motoyasu would not change her stance so easily. The Imagawa family was still in civil strife, so she had a strategy to protect herself by harassing Owari.
How could she be willing to form an alliance with the Oda family who had just fought several deadly battles in Okehazama before being forced to a dead end?
Who knows whether the Oda family can be trusted?
But her strategy of raiding ran into trouble. Oda Nobunaga was so cunning that he sealed the southern Owari mountain area to the Shiba Territory.
If you want to attack the Oda family, you must first enter the Shiba family's territory.
The Shiba family was a high-ranking sect of the shogunate. Not to mention its previous decline, Shiba Yoshigan revived it. Matsudaira Motoyasu really didn't want to offend the unparalleled Lord Kenshin in battle.
Ever since, her strategy has fallen into an awkward position.
They did not attack Owari because they were afraid that if the Imagawa clan had a moment of respite, they would rush into Nishi Mikawa and kill her. They would buy the vassal group with the Nishi Mikawa land and quell the civil strife.
When attacking Owari, before reaching the Oda family, they must first fight with the Shiba family.
Owari Shiba is not strong enough, so he probably won't be able to stop her attack, but so what if he wins?
Continue deep into Owari, attack the Nobi Plains, and start a battle with Oda Nobunaga?
The Imagawa family is watching behind her, and she only wants to protect herself and harass the Owari border. She doesn't want to go deep into Owari and continue to consume her own strength.
When she was in a dilemma, Owari Shiba, who she had some friendship with when she was a girl, received a letter from the acting agent Maeda Toshiie, giving her a new choice.
Matsudaira Motoyasu was moved by the proposal that the Shiba family would act as a guarantee and form an alliance with the Oda family.
It is impossible for the Imagawa family to attack Takeda and Hojo's two allies, so if the Imagawa family really wants to expand, they must choose the Mikawa and Owari lines.
On this point, Oda Nobunaga and Matsudaira Motoyasu have common interests.
It's just that the two sides have grievances between their grandparents far away, and there have been several fierce battles in Tongzhajian nearby, resulting in numerous casualties, making it difficult to trust the other side.
If it is up to the Spoelstra family to bridge the gap, the stability of the alliance will be guaranteed.
What Oda Nobunaga wanted was Mino, and what he wanted was the entire Nobi Plain.
What Matsudaira Motoyasu longed for was to preserve his family business, not to mention the possibility of annexing Higashi Mikawa and counterattacking the Imagawa family with the support of the Oda family.
Unifying the Mikawa Kingdom has been the dream of several generations of the Matsudaira family. How could Matsudaira Motoyasu not be tempted?
After several visits with envoys, she finally made up her mind to come to Qingsu Castle to meet with Oda Nobunaga in person.
Oda Nobunaga greeted Matsudaira Motoyasu outside the city. When the two met, they both had tears in their eyes and clasped their hands.
"Sister Master Ji."
"Sister Takechiyo."
The retainers from both families around them were all wiping away tears, adding to the earth-shattering friendship between the two sisters with different surnames, creating a rich atmosphere.
How could they not be moved to tears?
The Oda retainers group can finally conquer Mino without any worries and gain more land and benefits.
With the support of the Oda family, the Matsudaira retainers group not only put down the worry of being annexed by the Imagawa family, but also developed the ambition to invade Higashi Mikawa and expand the family business.
The two sides have a deep love and righteousness. Those dead ancestors, Warrior Ji, are nothing!
When two families of liver and gallbladder meet, they can shine upon the sun and the moon!
As the guarantor, Maeda Toshiie, who escorted Matsudaira Motoyasu and his party, looked on with cold eyes, smiled and nodded in amusement.
The Qingzhou Alliance was established.
That night, Oda Nobunaga, who had exchanged oaths with Matsudaira Motoyasu and completed the alliance, summoned Maeda Toshiie in the castle tower.
Sitting on the main seat, Oda Nobunaga was high-spirited, wearing a bright-colored kimono, lying cross-legged on the pillow, and his attitude was quite arrogant.
With the Matsudaira family blocking her on the front line of the Tokaido Road, she finally had no worries and could go all out to attack Mino. Her strategic situation was as good as ever.
At this time, she was a little carried away, forgetting that the person saluting in front of her was the Shiba family's acting official in Owari, and she needed to be respected.
Or maybe she did this on purpose, hinting to Maeda Toshiie that your value to me has declined, so be more cautious.
Maeda Toshiie looked respectful and bowed her head in salute. No matter how Oda Nobunaga acted, she was always polite.
The existence of Owari Shiba collar is very strange.
Speaking of which, the gaijinzu, subordinates of the Oda family, who obtain rewards for their military exploits, are the most orthodox samurai family territory.
However, the owner of this territory is a high-ranking member of the shogunate. In recent years, he has been working hard to revive the family business and has actually become independent from the Oda family.
In terms of title, Oda Nobunaga did not even dare to call Yoshigan Shiba as his subordinate. He was the resurrected governor of the Shiba family of the Ashikaga family and held a high position of authority.
If Oda Nobunaga insists on being taller than him, will the dignity of the shogunate and the majesty of the general be lost?
Therefore, she could only hold her nose and recognize Shiba Ling, the Oda family's kingdom within a kingdom.
As arrogant as Oda Nobunaga, he didn't dare to have Owari Shiba's ideas casually.
The rewards for military merit must be fair, otherwise it will worsen the relationship with the Sibo family.
What is this thing called?
Therefore, she simply left Shiba leader in the southern mountainous area to fight with the Matsudaira family, and concentrated on digesting the four Owari counties and preparing the Mino strategy.
Who would have thought that the marginalized Shiba Ling would give her a big surprise. Maeda Toshiie persuaded Matsudaira Motoyasu to abandon the Imagawa family and move closer to her.
The most important foundation of Oda Nobunaga's overall strategy of conquering Mino and taking a peek at the recent times and intending to take over the world is Owari.
Regardless of Owari's territory of more than 500,000 koku, or the generations of samurai who have followed the Oda family for many years, they all helped her conquer the world.
Therefore, there is no room for error in Owari.
The Nishi Mikawa Matsudaira family formed an alliance with her, and the threat behind the Oda family was finally lifted.
Oda Nobunaga had enough confidence to focus on the west, swallow Mino, and get closer. How could he not be extremely happy?
And in front of her, Shiba Owari's acting commander, Maeda Toshiie, was of no use to her.
"You did a good job, what reward do you want?"
Oda Nobunaga simply said a word and gave all the credit to the Maeda Toshi family alone. Don't even think about taking more benefits from me for the Shiba family.
Maeda Toshiie replied respectfully.
"It is an honor for me to serve His Highness.
Maeda Toshiie has nothing else to ask for, except that when His Highness conquers Mino, he can make new achievements and relieve His Highness' worries."
Oda Nobunaga raised his eyebrows. His heart is dark. He thinks Owari Shiba's collar is not big enough? Do you want more?