"I heard that after the demise of the Asai family, Isono Tamashiro's meritorious service was rewarded by His Highness Oda and he was granted a title in Takashima County.

Back then, she had a comrade-in-arms friendship with the Lord. It was not her original intention to be forced to leave the Asai family.

Because Sawayama Castle was isolated and helpless, and His Highness Asai was alienated by the Oda family's conspiracy, Isoga Masaica had no choice but to betray his lord.

I have an old relationship with Kuchiki Motsuna of Takashima County, and I would like to ask her to contact Isono Emasa from there to explain your consideration and understanding to her.

Your Majesty knows that the Kitanomi samurai have always been in awe of you. As long as you don’t argue with them, I am determined to persuade both Isonomyashi and the Takashima-gun samurai to remain neutral, so that our army can pass through the border without hindrance."

Yiyin thought for a while, and if he could reach a tacit agreement with the Takashima County martial arts family, he would avoid leading his troops to kill all the way, tiring his troops and dampening their energy.

he asked.

"Are you sure?"

Akechi Mitsuhide nodded.

"Takashima County is located on the west bank of Lake Biwa, and is alienated from the east coast plain at the core of Omi Province. Neither the Rokkaku family nor the Asai family have strict control over Takashima County.

After His Majesty Oda conquered Omi Kingdom, he was unable to control Takashima County, so he generously rewarded Isono Tamashi with 60,000 koku in Takashima County, hoping to control the local samurai family through her.

We have only reached a tacit agreement with the samurai family of Takashima County to use the road to fight against the Oda family, and we are not forcing them to rebel against His Highness Oda.

Once the combined battle is over and the situation becomes clear, they can come out and stand in line."

Yiyin nodded in approval.

The Takashima County samurai family is just pretending to be dead. Even if the Oda family is held accountable in the future, it means reducing their territory and not annihilating the clan.

But if they are on the wrong team at this time and insist on getting into trouble with the Shiba family, if Yiyin wins this battle, they will really lose everything and there will be no room for maneuver.

At that time, Yoshigan led only fifty-nine horsemen in Kitaomi and dared to chase down Rokkaku Yoshihide, who was at the height of his power. He cut off the horse's seal in one fell swoop and defeated the Rokkaku family in its rising period.

Even if the Wu family of Takashima County bet on both sides, they would not dare to go all-in and lose. It is not difficult to persuade them to wait and wait until the situation becomes clear before taking sides.

Yoshigan said to Akechi Mitsuhide.

"Then try it as you wish."

Before the war started, it was the time of alliance and alliance. Akechi Mitsuhide, the diplomat, was too busy to move, while others seemed much silent.

After Yoshigan and Akechi Mitsuhide had finished talking, Maeda Yoshida came out and bowed and said.

"Your Majesty, I will lead several elite troops northward to defend Kyoto and protect Yamashiro Kingdom.

The defense of Iga country is now on Otani Hime's head. I think that in the subsequent joint battle with the Oda family, we should try not to mobilize her troops.

But Otani-hime worked hard and made great achievements, always guarding the rear silently, with no fame and no merit, which makes me feel ashamed."

Maeda felt a little embarrassed when she said it, but Yoshigan also understood her embarrassment.

At that time, Maeda Yoshitsugi, Otani Yoshitsugi, and Toudo Takatora formed a party and became an alliance. They were the first samurai warriors to follow Yoshigan Shiba, and their relationship was irreversible.

Nowadays, Todo Takatora has left the Shiba family on his own, but Otani Yoshitsugi has always been loyal to Yoshigan and never abandons Maeda's interests.

In the previous duel with the Miyoshi family, Maeda chose to attack quickly and started a battle with Miyoshi without waiting for Otani Yoshitsugi's rear troops to arrive.

As a result, Maeda's subordinates made a lot of military achievements, and even the student soldiers such as Mikami Momo and Kito Yua also prospered.

But Otani Yoshitsugi failed to catch up with the war, so naturally he gained nothing.

This time, Maeda led his troops northward to integrate the forces of the recent Shiba family. As the general of Shiba, he would start a war with the Oda family again.

If the Shiba family wins this battle, Maeda's interests will be outstanding military achievements and generous rewards.

However, Otani Yoshitsugi was kept in Iga territory by her to defend the Suzuka Mountains adjacent to the Oda family's south Omi and north Ise territory.

If nothing else happens, Otani Yoshitsugi will get nothing, which is a bit too bullying.

The three lands of North Iga, Yono and Minami Iga in Iga country were granted by Yoshigan to Akechi Mitsuhide, Maeda Yoshi and Otani Yoshitsugi after the restoration of the Shiba family.

Because of the death of Ashikaga Yoshiteru, Akechi Mitsuhide was reduced in title by Yoshigan and withdrew from Kitaiga's sphere of influence.

In today's Iga country, apart from Maeda's interest tribes, Otani Yoshitsugi's tribe in Minami Iga is the strongest.

Whether it is out of comradeship or political alliance, Maeda's interests must safeguard Otani Yoshitsugi's interests, otherwise the team will not be able to lead.

Even if Otani Yoshitsugi can be upright and upright, sacrifice himself for the overall situation, and silently protect her without competing for military honors, the Hime Warriors under her command will also be dissatisfied. How can there be such a reason to bully others?

But the current situation is a bit helpless.

Back then, Maeda interests used Suzuka Pass to trade grain with the Oda family. The Oda family's Minami Omi and Kita Ise were already connected, putting great pressure on Iga country on the other side of the Suzuka Mountains.

Now, Maeda's interests have brought most of the troops northward, and the interior of the Shiba Territory has been empty. Only by using the Suzuka Mountains in the Iga Basin can we stop the Oda family's flanking troops.

Otani Yoshitsugi's military skills are extraordinary and her character is even better. It is most suitable for her to entrust this line of defense to her. But if she is left in the Suzuka Mountains, then she will probably not be able to gain any military merit in this war.

Maeda's interest cannot always be to eat meat by herself and not let her allies eat soup. She can only ask for Yoshigin's grace with a stern face and remember Yoshitsugi Otani's contribution.

Of course Yiyin is well aware of this.

The Wu family was rewarded by the public, how could they get promoted and make a fortune without military merit? Otani Yoshitsugi was an honest person without fighting or grabbing, but he couldn't let her suffer all the time.

Yiyin said.

"Those who are good at fighting have no great merits. Otani-hime has strictly guarded the border and taken care of the rear troops these years, so that I have no worries. It is a great merit.

I know her contribution well, so you can rest assured."

With Yoshigan's words, Maeda was relieved.
Chapter completed!