Non-Honmaru Inner Honwan [Comprehensive]

Chapter 146

Saburo was totally unaware of his worry about Niwa Chohide or Hashiba Hideyoshi's hidden hatred.

After Niwa Chohide recommended Hashiba Hideyoshi, he still felt inadequate, and volunteered to help, and he agreed without hesitation.And after sending Niwa Changhide and others to watch the situation in Echizen Kingdom, he also put all his attention on the Takeda Army that was surrounding Akechi Castle, and began to concentrate on——

Wait for Akechi Mitsuhide to come back.

...No problem!Just wait for Akechi Mitsuhide to come back!

It stands to reason that an immediate response should be made when a city is attacked by the enemy.The current Japan is still in an era of underdeveloped communications, and it coincides with continuous wars, so most of the news is delivered by fast horses.This also determines that there must be a time difference between when something happens and when Saburo learns about it.

The swords can shorten this time gap through expeditions, but so far, Saburo has only let the swords deliver the letter, and has not questioned about "prediction" or "history"-this inexplicably became "Oda Nobu "Long" god judges, even if they have already walked on the track of history, they have no interest in things other than fighting for world hegemony.It is also a matter of course that swordsmen have knowledge about history, but it is not good to open their mouths without Saburo asking, so as not to get involved in the torrent of history after "Koka Ninja", causing unpredictable changes; However, Saburo has no awareness of asking for help outside the court. Whether it is the battle situation or other political affairs, he depends on his retainers to speculate, summarize, and solve them, so it is impossible for unpredictable things to happen.

Even if he is as keen as Hanbei Takenaka, the only thing he can predict is "Takeda Katsuyori may attack the Oda family", not detailed enough to determine the specific time and place.

With the terrible time difference, there is also a strong enough threat-the Takeda army is still strong, even if Takeda Katsuyori does not have much outstanding talent, the Oda family cannot treat it lightly. Although the Oda family's retainers were dissatisfied with the Echizen Guardian Dai's position, there was no reason to try their best to dissuade him.

But right now Saburo is staying safely in Gifu—even if Akechi City is not just unable to survive for a few days, it is enough to make people surprised that Saburo didn't leave immediately with his super high mobility.

Due to Saburo's majesty in the Oda family, the retainers did not dare to ask even if they were surprised. Veteran generals such as Ikeda Hengxing and Maeda Toshiie immediately seized this rare slow time to start preparing for the battle, in case Saburo Issue an expedition order at any time.

They also don't know why Saburo suddenly slowed down, but in the more than twenty years of getting along with each other, they are very sure that Oda Nobunaga, the governor of the Oda family, is a person who will not be satisfied and defensive.Even if it's not now, he will definitely go to fight Takeda in a few days.

In fact, Saburo really thought so.Let him wait for Akechi Mitsuhide to come back in Gifu. Of course, it is impossible to just want Akechi Mitsuhide to fight with him-the Oda family does not lack resourceful generals.

There were two main reasons why he felt that he needed to wait for Akechi Mitsuhide to come back.

First of all, it is Akechi Castle that Takeda Katsuyori is currently besieging and Akechi Mitsuhide... really have a great connection!

Akechi Castle was under the control of Akechi Mitsuyasu (Akechi Mitsuhide's uncle on the bright face) in the early years, and was later abandoned due to the attack of Saito Yoshiryu.Wise Guang'an arranged for Wise Wise Mitsuhide to escape before he died, and solemnly placed all the hopes of Wise Wise Clan's revival on this elder brother and adopted son of unknown origin. , I can't figure out why I still have to carry a family in the end.

This is probably the true portrayal of "gold shines everywhere".

There is no need to repeat the matter of Akechi Mitsuhide taking refuge in Saburo afterwards.In short, after becoming Saburo's vassal, Akechi Mitsuhide also considered whether to earn credit for taking back the Akechi City where Akechi Mitsuan died.But he is really not a materialistic person. Zhizhi City was too severely damaged in the previous battles, and it was almost abandoned. At present, it is only reluctant to bear the responsibility of "city" surrounded by many branch cities. The development of Zhizhi City is obviously wishful thinking in the current war-torn era.

And after the burning of Mount Hiei, Mitsuhide Akechi acquired Shiga County with the generosity of Saburo and built Sakamoto Castle on it, making it even more impossible to get Akechi Castle.

Akechi Mitsuhide knew it in his heart, so he never mentioned about Akechi City.Naihe Saburo himself has a clear mind, and he almost gave Tsurumaru Kuninaga (sword) to Morinagake because of the similar family crest. It is not surprising that he would think of Mitsuhide Akechi because of Akechi Castle.Moreover, besides Mitsuhide Akechi, the "Nishi Mino Trio" who took refuge in Saburo after the capture of Mino is also a character that Bo Wen remembers well. Saburo asked them about Akechi City. The history and city lords of the past dynasties are almost at your fingertips.

So, it turns out that Zhizhicheng is the hometown of Zhizhi Mitsuhide! (not)

Even Mitsuhide Akechi's uncle and father died there! (Only relatives on the surface)

If nothing else happened, Akechi Mitsuhide should have inherited this castle too! (actually can't)

Therefore, even though Takeda's army had already besieged Akechi Castle, Saburo didn't feel too anxious after understanding the relationship between Akechi Mitsuhide and Akechi Castle.If the geographical location of Akechi Castle is really superior, it would not be that after Saburo captured Mino, he would not have thought about rebuilding it at all. Takeda Katsuyori chose Akechi Castle as the target of attack, and it was only as the person in charge of the Takeda family. Carefully selected a soft persimmon to try, in addition to making the Oda family vigilant, the threat to Mino is not as thrilling as it was when it fell.On the contrary, Akiyama Shintou who is still in Iida Castle is more worthy of worry. The retainers are afraid that after Takeda Katsuyori captures Akechi Castle, he will be able to take advantage of the trend and forcibly open a front in Dongmino.

Since the battle situation is not urgent, it is better to wait for the owner of Akechi Mitsuhide's home (Akechi Castle) to be attacked, how to attack it back, and the topography of Akechi Castle also needs to be carefully considered by the surrounding environment. Familiar people to express their opinions.

——I think when thinking about this kind of thing, Saburo must have forgotten that Akechi Mitsuhide has no blood relationship with Akechi's family.

Whether this thinking circuit that belongs to Saburo is correct or not will not be discussed for the time being. It is an indisputable fact that Akechi Castle has been abandoned, and Akechi Mitsuhide will return to Gifu soon, and Saburo does not need to wait for a long time.

The second—and the most important reason for Saburo to wait—is Oda Nobutaka.

Oda Nobutaka is the third son of Saburo in name and the actual son of Mitsuhide Akechi.Because Saburo recklessly changed his adopted son to his own son, Oda Nobutaka also moved into Gifu City, and began to lead the army after the Yuanfu.He is still only 16 years old, and he has always had doubts about the fact that Akechi Mitsuhide said "Oda Nobunaga is your biological father"-the face is the same, but Saburo is really different from the calm and reliable father he remembers.And after giving his son to Saburo, Akechi Mitsuhide no longer went to see his own child alone, and when he happened to meet him, he was wrapped in a face scarf as always, with a cold attitude.

However, this does not prevent Nobutaka, who changed his surname to Oda, from seeing the shadow of his father in him, and has a good impression of him.After hearing that Akechi Castle was besieged, Oda Nobutaka, who also knew about the connection between Akechi Castle and Akechi Mitsuhide, asked Saburo to go out together almost without hesitation.

Hmm... this kind of thing... of course you have to ask the child's real father!

Fighting is also quite dangerous!And this time it was the Takeda family that was going to face him. Oda Nobutaka had neither enough experience nor enough resourcefulness, and taking people there rashly might be in danger of his life.

But just rejecting it like this seems to be a blow to the children's enthusiasm.

People in the Warring States Period judged whether a person could make his own decision by relying on whether he was "Yuan Fu". It's a pity that Saburo's ideas have never been different from everyone else's.So far, he still remembers that 20 years old is the legal age of majority, and he doesn't take Oda Nobutaka's "Genfu" seriously at all.Morinagake carried up the family because his father had died in battle, and the retainers were not surprised by this kind of thing. On the contrary, they praised Morinagake for his loyalty and bravery. With a firm face, Saburo regarded it as another strange rule of the Warring States Period, and used Morinaga as a courtier.

But Oda Nobutaka is different, his biological father Mitsuhide Akechi is still there!

Without the realization that he is Oda Nobutaka's father now, Saburo's first reaction when he heard Nobutaka's request was, of course——

Find a parent first.

As for whether he just remembered that Oda Nobutaka is not his ordinary retainer, then the benevolent sees the benevolent and the wise sees the wisdom.

When Tomita Changshige sent his younger brother to Gifu, even if he reached an agreement with Oda Nobunaga, Akechi Mitsuhide and others were able to withdraw from Oda's house almost unscathed and rushed towards Gifu.

It took him only a few days to reach Gifu, and he couldn't wait to ask to see Saburo.

"——I found something, and I must tell you."

Mitsuhide Akechi, who has been busy in the world, kowtowed to Saburo.

"It's about the sword."

"Hey, what a coincidence." Saburo replied, "I also have something to tell you. Let Xiaoguang talk first."

"...No, you should talk first."

After a few days of buffering, Akechi Mitsuhide calmed down even though his heart was a little shaken.The matter about the sword Fusangshen is not a very urgent matter. In comparison, he naturally wants to put Saburo first.

"Me? That's good." Saburo blinked dully, and said kindly, "Ah, that's the one... It seems that the man named 'Xinxiao' wants to fight in Zhizhi City. What does Xiaoguang think?"

"Nobuyo..." Akechi Mitsuhide was taken aback when he heard his son's name which had become a bit unfamiliar, and then asked suspiciously, "What happened to Akechi Castle?"

"It's Takeda Katsuyori calling."

"If that's the case." Akechi Mitsuhide just thought for a moment, and then decisively made a decision, "Please don't bring Nobutaka, go and bring His Highness Nobuchu to the battle."

"Hey, what's the reason?"

"Takeda Shingen's prestige has not faded, and Sanada Yutaka is still in the Takeda Army. Now the Oda family is facing the Takeda Army, and the outcome is unknown, but for your son Saburo, no matter what the result is, it can increase prestige What's more, Zhizhi City has already been abandoned, so it would not be a pity to shelve it at this time."

He analyzed in a warm voice to Saburo, and then the conversation turned to Oda Nobutaka, and the originally gentle tone suddenly became unshakably cruel.

"Xinzhong was brought up by you, and the 'eldest son' under the name of Mrs. Guidie is more qualified to inherit your family business than your other sons. Xinxiao is different from Xinzhong - he doesn't need such prestige, go hinder Nobuto."

Even if Nobutaka is the one who inherited his blood, the one who inherited the Oda family's blood, he shouldn't hinder Nobutada's path at this time!

Inside the Oda family, Saburo's back house needs stability, not the family business battle that is about to kick off.

"Are you hitting a child like this?" Saburo frowned, "I always feel that Xiaoguang's thinking is too complicated."

"Even if I think too much." Akechi Mitsuhide said, "I won't... let your ideals be dragged down by unnecessary things."

"I don't understand what you're thinking at all." Saburo didn't understand what Akechi Mitsuhide's actions were for, so he simply said, "Nobutaka is your son, right?"

"No." Akechi Mitsuhide immediately replied, "He is your child."

When he said this, his eyes looked very dim, and his fists could not help but clenched, obviously not as indifferent as it appeared on the surface.But compared to his father-son relationship with Oda Nobutaka, there is something more important that can almost be called "faith". Obviously he couldn't bear it, but he was able to cut off the glorious road of parent and child neatly.

"Don't do this to children—hey, I don't seem to have the right to say you." In fact, having a son has been fighting all over the country, and Saburo, who has hardly played the role of a father and has no sense of being a father, can't either. As a qualified father, he felt that Mitsuhide Akechi's actions were wrong, but he couldn't give correct guidance for a while.Therefore, after thinking for a while while holding his chin in distress, he simply put this kind of thing behind him.

"My story is over. Now Xiaoguang will talk"

"Yes."

Akechi Mitsuhide lowered his head and said to Saburo——

"I think the swords may rebel against you."

This chapter is a headache.

I saw that Nobutomo Akiyama occupied Iida Castle before, but when I checked it later, it was said that it was Iwamura Castle.When Takeda Katsuyori attacked Akechi Castle, it was also said that he first attacked Iwamura Castle and then Akechi Castle. After checking the map of Mino, I found that Iida Castle and Iwamura Castle were very close, but Akechi Castle said that the castle was abandoned in 1556. , I couldn’t find it on the map, and I couldn’t understand why Takeda Katsuyori wanted to attack Akechi Castle if the castle was already abandoned, so it was written like this in the end.

Historically, Mitsuhide Akechi's life experience was indeed rumored to be the adopted son of Akechi's family.Akechi Mitsuhide's father (adoptive father) is also said to be called Mitsuna, and also called Mitsuguk.

Regarding the distance between Echizen and Gifu, I have no idea how many days it will take, so you just have to wait and see.

And historically, Akechi Mitsuhide was a very dedicated person...

His wife Mu Xizi got smallpox and became pockmarked. He didn't dislike him, and he never had a concubine. He only stayed with his wife, and his moral character was very noble...

——Xiaoguang, I'm sorry for you!I'm sorry! ! (tears streaming down my face)

The next chapter is where the swords come into play.

When playing against Takeda Katsuyori this time, Oda Nobunaga took Nobutada out in history, and increased Nobutada's prestige by letting Nobutada stay on the team. (Xinhyo is suffering in his heart at this moment)