Chapter 35 - Collar is sufficient

During Japan's Warring States Period, all the more famous forces had some elite troops in their hands, in addition to ordinary ashigaru accidents. For example, the black mother's clothes in Oda Nobunaga's hands and the yellow mother's clothes; For example, Takeda Akabei in the hands of Takeda Shingen; Another example is the Changzong in the hands of the head of the Changzong and my department. I think that for ordinary ashigaru, these elite troops are the foundation for these Warring States daimyo to stir up the world and become the Warring States period.

In his previous life, Matsugami Yoshimitsu was a Japanese history lover who had studied the Warring States period of Japan, in fact, he knew the training methods of these elite troops, such as Oda Muyizhong, Takeda Akabi, and Chozong Ibu One Collar Enough. What if Yoshimitsu Matsugami had any almighty golden finger that could do anything? Then he will definitely directly choose the most powerful method of these military training methods to train Ashigaru. However, if it is only if, all Matsugami can have is an understanding of history and a forward-looking vision. This is also the reason why Matsugami Yoshimitsu did not set up an elite army in the first place, but he did not have the strength to do so at all. Now, with the support of Matsumoto Silver Mine and the fact that Matsugami Yoshimitsu has already established his own family's laws, Matsugami Yoshimitsu understands that the day has come for him to set up his family's elite troops.

Matsugami Yoshimitsu has always believed in the saying that there is no best in the world, only the most suitable. The same is true for the choice of the method of military training. So today, for the first time in history, Matsugami Yoshimitsu came to the place where his family trains soldiers to watch the training of Ashigaru. Although Yoshiki Nagamasa is only a young retainer, he is also very talented and attentive in military affairs. Although it had only been a few months, the steps he had trained had already been quite methodical.

Matsugami Yoshimitsu was very satisfied and said to Yoshiki Nagamasa, the military minister who was accompanying him. "Changzheng, you are really the pillar of the family. I know what these ashigaru were originally like, and I didn't think you would have been able to do so after only a few months of training. ”

After all, Yoshiki Nagamasa was a young samurai, and he immediately said excitedly after listening to Matsugami Yoshimitsu's praise. "Thank you for your appreciation, and I will work harder in the future to live up to my lord's expectations."

"Well, this temple knows your loyalty. This time the main hall came out to watch the effect of your training, there are other things to do. Gather all the ashigaru. Matsugami Yoshimitsu turned his head and said the main purpose of his trip.

"Haha." Although he was curious, Yoshiki Nagamasa immediately accepted the order. Soon, under the convening of Yoshiki Nagamasa, the Ashigaru who had been training hard gathered in front of Matsugami Yoshimitsu in less than a while.

"So this is Your Highness. What a brave samurai. ”

"I didn't expect that I, Sakichi, would be so close to the lord."

"This is the lord, I finally see the lord. When I go back, tell Fangzi's father and mother that her family will definitely marry her to me. ”......

Since it was the first time they had approached Matsugami Yoshimitsu so closely, the ashigaru people were very excited and whispered underneath.

"Bastard, the lord is here. Quiet me all of you. When Yoshiki Nagamasa saw his subordinates so unrelentingly, he immediately reprimanded angrily. It seems that Yoshiki Nagamasa is very prestigious, and the ashigaru, who was noisy just now, quickly quieted down.

Matsugami waved his hand and signaled to Yoshiki Nagamasa that it didn't matter, saying that he wouldn't mind the matter. Of course, Matsugami Yoshimitsu wouldn't mind this, after all, these people will all have to work for him in the future. These ashigaru were the foundation of his fame. Matsugami Yoshimitsu said with a smile as he looked at the ashigaru who had quieted down. "You don't have to be so restrained, this hall is just here to see you. You are all the pillars of our family, the foundation of our family, and the party of our temple. (Lang Dang: After the rise of the samurai class in Japan, some small lords gathered all their soldiers in their homes to provide food and clothing due to their limited strength. And the soldiers fought for the lord, called the Lang Party. It's a very intimate relationship. )”

Matsugami Yoshimitsu's ashigaru people were also worried that Matsugami would accuse them of being rude. At this time, seeing that the lord was so approachable, although he didn't say much, he looked at Matsugami Yoshimitsu and his eyes became kind. Matsugami Yoshimitsu was very happy to see this change in the ashigaru, and he continued. "The main purpose of this visit is to find out what you think. If you have any requests or concerns, please mention them to the Temple. As long as it is reasonable, this temple will satisfy you. ”

Perhaps it was Matsugami Yoshimitsu's previous words that won the trust of the ashigaru, or perhaps it was because the ashigaru were really in desperate need. After a moment of silence, the ashigaru began to raise their opinions.

"My lord, it's okay for us to go out to fight. But whenever we are fighting in the house, we can't help but worry about our families. ”

"My lord, we have to prepare our own armor and weapons, but we can't afford it."

"My lord, I thought we were just responding to the conscription in wartime, and we were at home on weekdays. Now the lord wants us to train every day, and we all eat a lot more, and we have to train hungry every day. Pray that the Lord will be sympathetic to reduce training. ”......

One by one, the ashigaru expressed their demands and concerns. However, Matsugami Yoshimitsu did not make a promise immediately after listening to their words. Matsugami Yoshimitsu understands that you must be cautious about your promises to soldiers, and you must either say nothing, or you must keep your word. Otherwise, you'll quickly lose people's hearts. Therefore, Matsugami Yoshimitsu ignored the disappointed eyes of the Ashigaru and left without saying a word.

After Matsugami Yoshimitsu returned to his residence, he wrote down the concerns and demands of the ashigaru people one by one on a piece of paper. "Worried about my family, lack of armor and weapons, lack of food. ...... This is just a poor and white. After Matsugami Yoshimitsu wrote down the problems that needed to be solved on paper, he threw away the brush in his hand and sighed helplessly. However, Matsugami Yoshimitsu was not a man who was afraid of difficulties, and he soon straightened his mind and thought about military training. The cost of Oda's mother's clothes was too high, Takeda Akabei lacked horses, and Matsugami Yoshimitsu finally decided to adopt the method of training soldiers with the first collar of Chosamune's department after some careful consideration. After having an idea in his heart, Matsugami Yoshimitsu immediately summoned his family old Xixiang to inquire about it.

Matsumoto Castle Castle Tower.

"Guan Jiu, this palace came to you this time to learn about the family's money and food situation." Matsugami Yoshimitsu asked Saigo Kanhisa, who had arrived.

"My lord, because of the discovery of the Matsumoto silver mine, the family has 1,200 silver coins and 300 copper coins. As for the grain, because the autumn harvest has not yet arrived, there are only about 800 koku of grain in stock. Saigo thought for a long time, and soon said the specific amount of money and grain.

Matsugami Yoshimitsu said secretly in his heart. "Okay, the main hall knows that you go down and prepare, and in a few days the main hall will have an order to announce."

"Haha." Saigo Kanjiu retired. ......

Three days later, a piece of news was announced that the ashigaru people in Matsugami Yoshimitsu's territory were running to tell each other. Although the main hall has decided to set up a collar in the house after careful consideration, all the ashigaru of the main house will be changed to a collar and a foot from today. The family has the following rights. First, the main family will set up a longhouse in the castle town of Matsumoto Castle, and all the ashigaru samurai of the main family will move to the castle town of the main family. Second, from today onwards, the family will provide a collar with sufficient armor, weapons, and food for daily training. 3. All those in the family territory who do not depend on agriculture for their livelihood will be relocated to Matsumoto Castle and live in the castle town. Fourth, all the family has enough to give a share of the land to support the family.

At this point, Matsugami Yoshimitsu received the hearts of soldiers. In the future, the world-famous Matsuichi collar was also established.