Yiyin shook his head and stopped thinking about Akechi Mitsuhide's intentions. The more he thought about this evil fox, the more headache he got. He would deal with her when he got back.

He said softly to Maeda Toshiie.

"The matter of Ishiyama Honganji Temple has been settled, no wonder Shibata Katsuie dared to allocate the new territory of Kaga Province so carelessly.

Nanari Yorishu has been scared out of her wits by the Oda family, and now that the old clan has surrendered, she has no reason to hold on and refuse to surrender.

It seems that Kaga Country is going to fall into the hands of Shibata Katsuie. She discussed with you and wants to transfer you to the Kanazawa Plain. Is she worried that Uesugi Kenshin will make a comeback?"

Maeda Toshiie smiled.

"The sage clearly knows that Shibata Katsuie has this intention.

Your Highness Uesugi has a fiery temperament. The battle of Tetori River comes unexpectedly. He starts a war when he says it will. Who wouldn’t be frightened if he encounters you?"

Yiyin smiled bitterly and shook his head.

The reason why Uesugi Kenshin's raid on Kaga was successful was not only because of the arrogance of the Oda army, but also because of the undeclared war.

If an ordinary samurai daimyo dared to do this, Oda Nobunaga would definitely fight her to the death.

Just like the Asai family back then, when Oda Nobunaga was attacking the Asakura family, they suddenly rebelled. After Oda Nobunaga recovered, the first thing he did was to kill the Asai and Asakura families.

But Uesugi Kenshin's identity is different. She is the mother of Shiba's descendants, and she is Shiba Yoshigan's most important ally in Kanto.

Oda Nobunaga's provocation provoked Uesugi Kenshin's retaliation. The behavior and reaction of both men were too arrogant and not the way a normal samurai would fight.

In the final analysis, the antagonism between love rivals prevailed.

But after he really calmed down, no matter how angry Oda Nobunaga was, he didn't want to cause trouble, so he turned around to clean up Ishiyama Honganji Temple, hoping to open up the situation from the west as soon as possible.

Oda Nobunaga was calm, but Shibata Katsuie was still worried.

Who knows when Uesugi Kenshin will go crazy again? Unless this problem is solved, even if Kaga Kuni's fat meat is already in his mouth, Shibata Katsuie will not dare to swallow it hastily.

Therefore, Shibata Katsuie thought of Maeda Toshiie who was mediating between the two parties this time.

Maeda Toshiie is an important minister of Shiba, and the Owari Shiba Territory to which he belongs is also the territory of the Shiba family.

If the Maeda Toshiie is placed in front to form a buffer zone between the Oda family and the Uesugi family, Uesugi Kenshin will not be able to kill him casually.

Yiyin laughed.

"Shibata Katsuie is quite cunning. She wants to use you to block Sugi Kenshin's way, so she won't treat you badly. What benefits did she promise you?"

Maeda Toshiie smiled.

"Kaga Kanazawa Plain, 100,000 koku."

Yiyin nodded.

"She is willing to give it up. Does Oda Nobunaga know about this matter?"

Maeda Toshiie shook his head and said.

"Your Highness Oda probably doesn't know yet.

Shibata-sama wants to communicate with me first, and if the Shiba family doesn’t object, then propose it to Oda-sama.”

Yoshigan looked at Maeda Toshiie and asked.

"So what do you think? Do you want to grant her wish?"

Maeda Toshiie said.

"Ono County is deep in the mountains. Although I have the right of way to the Kuzuryu River, it is still somewhat inconvenient.

Furthermore, if the hills and mountains of 50,000 stones are replaced by the sea-facing plains of 100,000 stones, with farmland and a seaport, I can’t find any reason to refuse.”

Yoshigami nodded, understanding that Maeda Toshiie was tempted.

The Owari Shiba collar controlled by Maeda Toshiie has been re-blocked several times.

Except for Kanimura's 1,500 stone who never moved, Owari Shiba's lead was thrown by Oda Nobunaga to the mountainous area of ​​Mino Kuni County, and later moved to the mountain basin of Ono County.

Although the stone height of the territory increased from 20,000 koku to 50,000 koku, life in the mountains was not easy. Maeda Toshiie's financial resources mainly came from Mikuni Minato, which was specially approved by the Yi Bank.

Mikuni Minato in Echizen Province was forcibly upgraded to the fourth largest port on the Hokurikudo trade route. This was the U.S. Bank's subsidy to Owari Shiba, and it was also the most important treasure trove of Maeda Toshiie.

With this cornucopia in hand, Maeda Toshiie had money and food to appease the retainers who followed him around and moved around several times.

Only then did he have the money and food to bribe the Shimobari old warrior family of Echizen Province and get involved with them.

Although Oda Nobunaga authorized Maeda Toshiie to allow unimpeded water transportation in the Kuzuryu River, there were many obstacles between the territory in the mountains and the large port outside the mountains. After all, this was not a long-term solution.

This time, Shibata Katsuie came to ask for it sincerely, and offered the great benefits of the plain outside Shiwanishi Mountain. It was difficult for Maeda Toshiie to refuse.

The Kanazawa Plain is close to Noto Province and is one of the largest plains in Kaga Province. It also has a seaside port that can directly contact Mikuni Minato without having to go through the Kuzuryu River water transportation in other people's territories.

Such a good piece of land, how could it have been given to an outsider, Maeda Toshiie, if Uesugi Kenshin's threat hadn't been looming on his back and so many people under Shibata Katsuie were rushing to get it.

But now, this piece of fat has been given to Shibata Katsuie with both hands. He has gained territory, gained face, and even made Shibata Katsuie owe a huge favor.

Yoshigan couldn't help laughing when he saw Maeda Toshiie's embarrassed expression.

"Okay, I agree to this, let Shibata Katsuie go to communicate with Oda Nobunaga.

Speaking of which, Lijia, you are really good at it.

When I left Owari, the Owari Shiba Territory only had 3,000 koku. With your merits, you transferred it to the County of Kamjo-gun with 20,000 koku, and then transferred it to Ono-gun with 50,000 koku. If it succeeds this time, it will be Kanazawa's 100,000 koku.

Good guy, every time you transfer it, it will be doubled. If you do this a few more times, you might be able to add millions of stones."

Maeda Toshiie gently touched his abdomen, feeling the warmth injected by the saint before, and sighed with a smile.

"What's the use of millions of stones? Now I just think about the good fortune of being able to give birth to a descendant of the saint.

Otherwise, no matter how much I get, what’s the point in the end?”

Yiyin coughed, feeling a little embarrassed, so he changed the subject.

"When talking about Kanazawa, I think of one person.

The Naoyoshi Hanzawa whom you recommended to join the center, she seems to be from Kanazawa, right? This young person is very good, and you deserve a reward for your recommendation."

However, Maeda Toshiie refused to let Yoshigage get away. He stared into his eyes, pinched his palm, and put his index finger into his mouth.

While mumbling, he said vaguely.

"If the saint wants to reward me, please reward me with a child."

Yiyin retracted his fingers and rubbed them subconsciously. The sticky saliva on his fingertips made him feel itchy, and he couldn't describe the feeling.

He smiled bitterly.

"I also want to give you a child, but this matter...it doesn't matter what you or I say, it depends on God's will.

But don’t worry, I will do my best to not let you down. But now... can we eat first, I am really hungry."

Maeda Toshiie stepped back and bowed, and said.

"I was too impatient, so I asked the saint to atone for my sins. Please let the saint have a meal first."

Yoshigan picked up the chopsticks and picked up the rice in the bowl before chewing a few mouthfuls. Under Maeda Toshiie's fiery gaze, he felt that the food was a little tasteless.

He sighed helplessly.

"Want more tonight?"

Maeda Toshiie nodded.

"I beg the saint for permission."

Yiyin hummed, feeling so self-indulgent that he started to show off his food. He had to eat enough, otherwise he wouldn't have the energy to do business.

Maeda Toshiie picked up his dinner with a smile, ate it slowly, and began to reserve enough energy.

No words were spoken while eating or sleeping, only the sound of touching bowls and chopsticks echoed.

After a while, Maeda Toshiie suddenly said.

"Sage, are you going to Azuchi Castle next?"

"Um."

"Can you go through Suzuka Pass and enter Ueno Castle in Iga Country first to see the benefits?"

Yoshigan almost choked on the rice that went into his mouth, and looked at Maeda Toshiie with a speechless expression.

You haven't finished eating yet and you've already started eating for Maeda's benefit? Do you, the Maeda family, want to eat me up?

Maeda Toshiie lowered his head in embarrassment and said softly.

"I'm older, and my benefits are not small..."

Yiyin sighed.

"I know, I'll go see her."

There is indeed a sense of urgency when Yiyin comes back this time.

As Kanto divine descendants continue to be born, Kinki must also work hard, and Yoshihiro originally wanted to give them more opportunities.

Maeda Toshiie is the acting officer of Owari Shiba, Maeda Yoshie is the general of Kinki, and both his aunt and nephew are Yoshigan's capable subordinates, and they are also the chosen ones of the gods.
To be continued...