Chapter 50: Take it and take it
After bombing out all the members of the Oura family, the small village that originally belonged to the Oura family was completely occupied by So Qing. This village is much more decent than the original three houses of the Tamakawa family in Tanakamura. It not only covers a larger area, but also plays a good defensive role in both the gate and the fence. In addition, this village not only has a defensive role, but also has all the internal organs, warehouses, samurai Yashiki, and training venues. It can be said that although the sparrow is small, it has all the internal organs.
But what's the use of this? In Zong Qing's opinion, although this village was well built, it was not necessary to exist at all.
So after the complete occupation, while the retainers were waiting for the lord to make arrangements for the village, Zong Qing said: "Brother, I'll find someone to demolish the village later. I think these woods are pretty good and can be stored. Maybe it will be useful at any time."
"What... what, the lord demolished this village?" Yukawa Somamasa asked in a little unbelievable sense. This is a village. Although it is incomparable to Haijin City, it is definitely a first-class village within a few miles. The lord actually wants to demolish him, which is really a waste.
"Lord, wouldn't it be a pity if this village was demolished like this? Once the enemy attacks, this village can resist the enemy, at least it can support Hitzu City to help, and it also has a certain effect in protecting the fields." Yusuke Takashi said quickly.
"Then I ask you, where is the enemy?" Without waiting for everyone to speak, Zong Qing continued: "The territory of the Dapu family is east of Haijin City. If the Hexao family wants to attack here, they must seize Haijin City first. If even Haijin City is lost, can this village resist the opponent's attack?"
"But... lord, this time my family attacked the subordinates of the Asai family, Asai Nagamasa would probably not sit idly by. What if he led his army to attack?" After hearing this, Tamakawa Somasa said quickly.
"Do you think it's more important to our family or the Oura family? If Asai Nagamasa is as talented as the rumors, then he will definitely make the right choice. So if he takes this place, he will also take it. Even if the Oura family breaks this matter in front of Asai Nagamasa, the family doesn't have to be afraid.
And you can see that this village is quite small. If it is demolished, it will be at least two or three acres of fertile land. In my opinion, the fields are much more practical than this broken village."
The retainers were not persuading them after hearing this. What else could they say? When the lord talked about the land, his eyes began to shine. No matter how much he persuaded him like this, it would be useless.
"Lord...are we just giving up our territory?" Oura Kenyi took his family and three warriors from the sect and walked not far away from the territory, and only heard his brother Oura Kenzheng ask.
"Otherwise, if I can fight, I can still make them show their power there. If we want to regain the territory, we can only wait for news. Once Lord Asai accepts his subordinates, he can ask him to help us regain the territory."
"Lord, lord, Lord Yoshida is here." Just as he was speaking, another samurai pointed at a distance, and it was the retainer sent by Kenyoshi Oura to Otani Castle.
"Lord, you are..." The retainer was confused when he saw that the lord, several adults and a large number of family members suddenly appeared here.
Kenyoshi Oura could not control these things anymore and asked directly: "Does the Asai family agree to be subordinate to our family?"
"I'm lucky to be able to fulfill my mission. I have brought back the letter of appointment issued by Lord Asai and asked the lord to check it out." As he said that, he took out a piece of paper folded into the size of a palm from his arms.
Kenyi Oura opened it and found that it was true. It was exactly what he wanted. After carefully putting it away, he immediately said: "Let's go to Otani Castle now and ask Lord Asai for reinforcements."
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Kotani Castle is located on Mount Ibu, which is about 500 meters high. Kotani Castle is built against the mountain, and the Tianshou Pavilion is built on the top of the peak. The other buildings have filled the southern end of Mount Ibu. This is definitely a big city. The foot of the mountain south of the mountain is surrounded by a four-meter-high wall, and in the middle is a gate about four meters wide. Standing outside the city, you can also see dozens of samurai mansions on the hillside. Unlike other forces, these samurai mansions in the Asai family Kotani Castle are symbols of their status. Only some important officials or powerful families can be given one. Ordinary samurai can only live in ordinary mansions at the foot of the mountain.
"Everyone, I invite you here today. It was a big event that happened in Takashima County. According to the news sent by Oura Kenyoshi, a wealthy family of Takashima County who had just surrendered to our family, Takashima County Haizin Castle has been occupied by the Tamakawa family..." Asai Nagamasaki did not directly promise him anything after seeing Oura Kenyoshi, because when he learned that Hagashima Castle was actually captured by a small force he had never heard of, and the other party also repelled the military force of the Rokaka family to seize the city. This surprised him. As for the fact that the Oura family's land was taken away by him, it was nothing.
So after receiving this news, he left Kenyi Oura aside and immediately summoned all his retainers to Oguchi Castle to discuss the matter.
After he finished speaking, it was obvious that these retainers were also very shocked. Haijin City and the others knew that it was definitely a strong city. Now that a small force has taken it away, this is not a rumor.
It's not that they have this idea. After all, the Asai family has been focusing on the south of Otani Castle, which is the focus of the competition between Asai and Hexao family. As for Takashima County, they didn't pay much attention to it. In addition, the war has just ended, and this happened too suddenly, so even Asai Nagamasaki had just learned the news from Kenyoshi Oura.
But there is no need to think about this matter. No matter where the Yuchuan family came from, he took the castle away anyway, so this has a big relationship with our family.
Chapter completed!