The samurai longhouse of Ryoki Village. In the blink of an eye, two days have passed since the bandits attacked, and today Matsugami Yoshimitsu held his first assessment. The two retainers of the civil and military forces, Yoshiki Ichihei and Yoshiki Nagamasa, served on both sides, and Ashigaru, who survived the battle with the bandits, was at the bottom, and Matsugami Yoshimitsu knelt at the top.

"Yiping, you can first tell me about the casualties and gains of your family in this battle." Matsugami Yoshimitsu asked Yoshihei Ryoki to introduce the situation first.

"Yes, my lord." After a little thought, Ryoki Kazuhei began to introduce the results of this battle. "In this battle, the family killed 3 ashigaru, and the wounded were countless. The family killed 5 bandits and captured 7 bandits. And get 5 swords, 2 sets of light armor, and 5 foot guns. ”

"Quietly, the main hall will issue a certificate of merit first. In this battle, Liangmu Changzheng begged for the head of the thief and gave him a set of light armor with a sword. Those who win the first level in this battle will be given 5 stones of brown rice. In addition, the families of Ashigaru who died in this war are exempt from the field tax for three years. "After dissuading the samurai Ashigaru who was excited by the results, Matsugami Yoshimitsu issued a reward." The lord is prosperous. "It is very rare that the war dead are rewarded. The samurai ashigaru were greatly reimbursed by this.

Matsugami Yoshimitsu paused for a moment and then said, "Nagamasa, this hall orders you to make up for the loss from your family's territory. In addition, it is necessary to strengthen training and rapidly build up combat capability. ”:

"Yes, my lord." Liangmu Nagamasa said categorically.

"As for Yiping, the task of interrogating the prisoners of war will be entrusted to you." Ryoki Kazuhei was also given the task.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please."

"The Lord Wu is prosperous."

After the assessment, Matsugami Yoshimitsu followed the old practice and inspected the farmland. After several months of hard work, a lot of displaced people in Liangmu Village have been recruited, and more than 300 stones have been reclaimed in Xintian. The people gradually became more and more alive, and they were no longer lifeless. The figures of farming on the farmland cannot be seen enough by the Warring States lords, especially for Matsugami Yoshimitsu, who created all this.

In the afternoon, Matsugami Yoshimitsu had just returned to the samurai longhouse from the farmland. Yoshiki Ippei rushed to him to report the interrogation of the prisoners of war.

"My lord, one of the prisoners of war is a bandit named Yoshino. Their coming this time was not as simple as looting, they were entrusted by the head of the Shenmu family, Shenmu Changping, to reduce the strength of my family. In order to prepare for the capture of the Matsugami family. ”

"It's not easy. The village of Liangmu is barren, and it is impossible for them to come to Liangmu Village if it is just to take the property. It was really eventful. Despite his mental preparations, Matsugami was still a little worried.

"Then what should we do, do we need to report this matter to the main hall of Songshang Castle?" Yoshiki Kazuhei then asked.

"It's not something we can handle anymore. You take a few people, take the bandit named Yoshino, and let's go to Matsugami Castle together. Matsugami Yoshimitsu quickly made a decision to take people to Matsugami Castle.

Matsugami Castle at this time. Due to the success of the fight for water, the pressure on Matsugami Yoshiyuki was greatly reduced. Now he is enjoying Noh with his family, the old minister, Nagakanshin, and others. [The Matsugami family is weak, so the retainers are only divided into three levels. They are the elders of the family, the generals and the head of the ashigaru group. Matsugami Yoshimitsu belongs to the rank of general. 】

"Report to the lord, Matsugami Yoshimitsu of Liangki Village asks to see you."

Matsugami Yoshiyuki, who was immersed in Noh, was interrupted by the small surname of the retribution. He said with an unhappy face: "It turned out to be the guy from Oishi Maru, and the long chain letter Oishimaru has been in Liangmu Village for more than two months. How's he doing? ”

"My lord, Matsugami Yoshimitsu collected the displaced people in Liangmu Village and opened new fields, and the results were very great. It is said that a few days ago, he defeated a group of bandits. ''

"That's it, let's call him to the temple." Matsugami Yoshiyuki's face was slightly pale, and he agreed to Matsugami Yoshimitsu's visit.

"Meet my lord. Meet the main hall. Matsugami Yoshimitsu and his entourage soon came to the assessment room.

"Yoshimitsu, what's the matter with your visit this time?" Matsugami asked.

"My lord, my subordinates defeated a group of bandits a few days ago. I thought they were just here to plunder their property, but they actually had the intention of endangering their own family. ”

"What's going on? Whether it's true or not. Matsugami Yoshiyuki asked with some surprise.

"My lord, judging by the confession of the captive Yoshino. They were ordered by the Shenmu family to reduce the strength of our family and prepare for the strategy in the near future. His subordinates brought Yoshino's retainers, Yoshino, Ichihei and Yoshino, for his lord's questioning. ”

"Okay." 。。。。。。

After confirming the conspiracy of the Kamiki family, the retainers of the Matsugami family immediately went into operation. After referring to the opinions of several retainers, Matsugami Yoshiyuki immediately ordered his retainers to prepare for the attack of Shenmu. Matsugami Yoshimitsu is meritorious because of the report, and it is also because Ryoki Village is located on the border of the two Matsugami Kamiki families. Matsugami Yoshimitsu was given 50 stone of brown rice and 5 bamboo guns. Long Chain Letter was ordered to collect military rations. Another retainer named Hachiro Sano was appointed to recruit Ashigaru. [Before Oda Nobunaga, there was no standing ashigaru in Japan. The rest of the retainers performed their duties. War is coming.

After the retainers were ordered to leave the assessment room, Matsugami Yoshimitsu handed over Yoshino to Matsugami Castle. But he didn't leave Matsugami Castle right away, but went to visit the elder of the family. Due to the poor performance of the last war, Matsugami Yoshimitsu is ready to learn the art of war from this well-known military general of the Matsukami family. [Japanese martial arts are called the art of war, and the way of using troops to arrange formations is called military law. In fact, since the bandits attacked, Matsugami Yoshimitsu has always wanted to learn the art of war. This time I just tasted what I wanted. In addition, during the Warring States period, samurai learned from each other such as ikebana, tea ceremony, and gundo, which are similar to the four major irons of China. Matsugami Yoshimitsu also wanted to use this to strengthen his ties with the important ministers of the Matsugami family. It's just a double win.

"Long Chain Palace, I'm here this time to ask for something." Matsugami Yoshimitsu soon came to the house of Nagachain Nobu, who happened to be at home as well.

"Yiguang Hall is polite, let's talk about something." The long chain letter responded.

"Then I'll bother. The name of the Long Chain Palace's bravery has spread all over the two sides of the Santu River, and I want to learn the art of war from you. Please. Matsugami said and bowed to the long chain.

"Really? I don't want my long chain letter to have such a prestige. Hahaha. The long chain letter burst into laughter as he spoke.

"Ahh Matsugami Yoshimitsu was stunned and let out a burst of laughter.

"In that case, I will teach you the art of war. However, although you and I are both retainers of the righteous and righteous government. I won't release water in my ministry in the future. Long Chain Letter said after laughing.

"Please." Matsugami Yoshimitsu said another salute. .............

At the same time, the news of Koji Kumano's death also reached Miki Castle, the residence of Kamiki Nagahei. The only difference between this Miki Castle and Matsugami Castle is that Miki Castle has two fences, commonly known as Ninomaru.

"Yaga, this Matsugami Yoshimitsu has done me twice to hurt me. Damn it. In the assessment of Miki Castle, Shenmu Nagahei was furious.

"Lord, or I'll lead someone to get this person." Dazao Muzhong had already wanted to be ashamed, so he took the opportunity to say at this time.

"No, I'll send my old Xixiang to Xinjin for a long time right away. When the two families work together, they will destroy the Songshang family. Hahaha. Shenmu Nagahei quickly calmed down.

"The lord is wise."

The Great War is approaching. ..........