Chapter 1521 Whoever loses will benefit himself(2/2)
Hashiba Hideyoshi frowned, thought for a while, shook his head and said.
"I know the temper of the main hall very well. She will not tolerate anyone lying down and enjoying themselves. If I am content with the status quo, I am afraid that sooner or later she will catch her and cut off my territory and remove my power."
Hashiba Hideyoshi did not say that she had restless thoughts in her heart and wanted to go further. She just said that Oda Nobunaga was a difficult leader to follow, and he liked to cross rivers and burn bridges, and confiscated the rewards given.
Takenaka Shigeharu naturally understood the implication of Hideyoshi Hashiba's words, which was unwillingness. This was also the answer Takenaka Shigeharu wanted to hear.
Back then, Takenaka Shigeharu refused Oda Nobunaga's solicitation and stayed with Hashiba Hideyoshi, hoping for a promising future and proving herself that she was Yao Guangtiao who wanted to help lead the successful rebellion.
Hashiba Hideyoshi and Takenaka Shigeharu had a long-standing friendship. Hashiba Hideyoshi wanted to climb up to the highest place. Takenaka Shigeharu appreciated Hashiba Hideyoshi and tried his best to help him.
If Hashiba Hideyoshi was satisfied with his current position and remained a loyal minister of the Oda family, Takenaka Shigeharu would be very, very disappointed.
Fortunately, Hashiba Hideyoshi's words showed reluctance, which made Takenaka Shigeharu cheer up and said with a smile.
"The main hall has a surly temperament and is moody.
Lin Xiuzhen, Ando Mamoru and other old Owari Mino warriors all turned against each other when they wanted to, and directly deprived them of their territory and expelled them from their situation.
Although this move shocked the comfortable and hedonistic people among the retainers, it also chilled everyone's hearts.
The old samurai from Owari would invest in real estate and stocks in the Shiba family, just because they were worried that one day the palace would fall out and they would end up like Lin Xiuzhen.
Compared to the kindness of Tsuta-den, the main hall can be described as mean and ungrateful, which is indeed worrying.
Moreover, the main hall has always been arbitrary and ruthless in doing things, taking everything and taking away everything. If you have no use value, it is really hard to say whether this 120,000 stone territory can be preserved in the future."
Hideyoshi Hashiba nodded.
"So I'm not disloyal to the palace, I'm just trying to protect myself, and I need to think more about it."
Takenaka Shigeharu laughed.
"The Lord is right."
Hideyoshi Hashiba asked.
"So, assuming that the outcome of the battle between Shiba Oda is that Tsudo-den wins and the main-den is defeated, will it be a benefit or disadvantage to me?"
Takenaka Shigeharu said.
"Neither of the Shiba Oda family can destroy the other in one battle. Even if the main hall is defeated, Tsutado-don will just give up and never push the main hall to a dead end.
With the main hall's temperament and strength, if Tsutado-don really wants to accomplish something, the main hall will definitely do its best to counterattack and drag the Shiba family to death.
The foundation of Jinduo Hall is not as strong as that of the main hall, so he will definitely not want to try it due to this backlash."
Hideyoshi Hashiba said.
"So, even if the Shiba family wins, Tsudo Hall will not push people too hard, and the main hall can still escape intact."
Takenaka Shigeharu nodded.
"Yes, but if the main hall fails, her plan to marry Tsudado will go bankrupt.
Because of the defeat, the Oda family's sweeping trend across the world is at risk of being interrupted, the aggressiveness of the Oda retainers group will be weakened, and the idea of defending the existing territory and being content with the small fortune will rise again.
If she fails to capture the Shiba family's main hall, she will inevitably face the follow-up situation of people being distracted, and she will be very short of people.
And as your proactive lord, your value in the heart of the hall will become more and more important.
In addition, in order to continue to conquer the world, the main hall had to seek cooperation with the Shiba family, and Tsutado-den was able to take the initiative in the exchanges between the Shiba and Oda families.
You and Tsudado met in Owari, and your relationship has been good over the years.
If the Shiba Oda family really wants to join forces to conquer the world, your personal friendship with Tsutado-den will also add a lot of points to your reputation in the palace."
Hideyoshi Hashiba smiled.
"So, it would be most beneficial to me if the Spo family wins this battle?"
Takenaka Shigeharu said firmly.
Chapter completed!