On the positive side, Oda Nobutada was a man who valued affection and benevolence.

On the negative side, Oda Nobutada is a bit of a woman's kindness.

Kindness is certainly not a bad thing.

No one has ever dared to say that kindness is wrong.

Even in the troubled times of the Warring States Period, when etiquette collapsed and soldiers were rushed, mainstream public opinion still praised benevolence and was hostile to cruelty.

Oda Nobunaga is widely regarded as a decisive, cold-blooded and ruthless overlord. But when he was a teenager, he also forgave his rebellious brothers, and he also reduced or exempted taxes for poor peasants many times, and he also had tears in his eyes in the face of Kyoto's withering people's livelihood.

The real problem is that, as status increases, benevolence and reason intersect less and less. Once you intend to keep the latter, you'll have to cover it up often.

As the name of England professes, Sir Humphrey Appleby once said: History is the history of the triumph of the ruthless against the brainless.

Compared to his father, Oda Nobutada inevitably seems irrational.

When he asked Hirate Honhide, "What should I do with this shameless person who went down to the mountain and the wall", it was in a completely inquiring tone.

But the title "shameless" has already revealed a certain tendency.

It can be seen that Oda Nobutada's feelings and reason are in a fierce conflict.

So this question is getting harder and harder to answer.

When Pingshou Fanxiu heard this, he stood with his head bowed and was silent for a long time, before he raised his head slightly and asked softly: "It seems that the young master has already made a decision in his heart, so why do you need to ask your subordinates?" ”

When the words landed, Oda Nobutada was stunned at first, and then shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"Ha, ha, I really can't hide it from my uncle......" The face of the second generation of the purpose has completely lost the vigor before departure, but is full of tiredness and boredom, "It seems that you have guessed it, many people have advised me not to hold this bastard responsible, but also to reward him heavily, give more Zhixing, and let him become a nail in the Oga family in Iga Province." Even I think this statement makes a lot of sense......"

"The young master is wise."

Pingshou Fanxiu replied in a flat tone, and then continued to bow his head, silent.

The decision did not surprise him.

The more Oda Nobutada scolded Shimoyama Ogaki as a "shameless man," the more he showed that he had no intention of imposing punishment.

The reason for people's anger is not only the cruelty of reality, but also their own powerlessness.

If you really kill it with a knife to vent your anger, you won't scold it.

The second generation of the dignified Oda family, of course, will not be powerless against a small country. It's just that he needs to weigh the pros and cons and make the decision that is most beneficial to the political situation.

This decision violently clashed with the thirteen-year-old's original worldview, causing him to lose his temper uncharacteristically.

It's also the guy who went down the mountain and went too far. The killing of women and children can be barely explained as cutting down the grass and eradicating the roots, but the insult to corpses and the desecration of shrines are pure anger that is harmful to others and not to themselves, and it is completely unimaginable for the children in the ivory tower.

Tieshou Tsusu's heart is actually not very entangled, because he has dealt with many similar situations, at most the difference in degree.

Moreover, the values from the era of civilization have not been completely annihilated, and he does not feel that the mutilation of corpses and blasphemy is much more serious than the killing of innocents.

Or from a more popular level - the moral bottom line of Hirate Honshu is already much, much lower than that of Oda Nobutada

However, in the face of the second generation of people who are at a loss, it is not good to appear too alone. I can only look at my nose and nose, and pretend that I am a sculpture.

After waiting for a quarter of an hour or so, the young second generation scolded a few more words of "thief" and "madness" in a row, before he came to his senses a little, and reined in his tone and asked Hisho Tsunoxiu: "I'm really out of shape...... Does the phrase 'wise' mean that you also think that this person deserves to be rewarded and not punished? ”

Heite Honshu thought for a while, didn't answer directly, and said in a roundabout way: "If someone commits a similar crime in Kyoto, Kaimachi, Nara, or other places, then it should be punished severely. ”

"Are you saying that there are no high-ranking officials and nobles in a place like Iga Country, so it won't attract discussion?" Oda Nobutada immediately understood the meaning, but his emotions seemed to fall into depression and anger again, "Even if you are a god and Buddha, you will be enshrined in different places, and your fate will be completely different!" ”

Tie Fan Xiu acquiesced without saying a word.

After a while, Oda Nobutada sighed lightly twice and continued to speak: "In that case, let's take this guy back to Gifu City, and then give him a false position and send him away." I don't want to see this man again, and I don't think he's fit to keep the town in Iga and continue to harass the village. ”

In the end, the second generation still made his own judgment, which was different from the advice of others.

Liang Tian Guangzheng, who was standing on the side, still observed etiquette and didn't say a word, but immediately frowned and shook his head.

It can be seen that he was one of the ministers who persuaded Oda Nobutada to leave the Shimoyama Ogami in Iga Province.

Of course, his idea also makes sense.

Xiashan Xiangyuan and his henchmen have completely offended the local people and stood on the opposite side of the people, and there is no possibility of "putting things right". Therefore, he had to hug the thighs of the Oda family and actively suppress his former compatriots.

In a place like Iga Province, where property is scarce and the people are fierce, the Oda family doesn't really expect to receive any taxes, and they need some ruthless "puppet army" to enforce the law.

At present, Oda Nobutada rejects this plan on the grounds of "not letting him continue to plague the village", which can be described as emotional.

Liang Tian Guangzheng himself was inconvenient to speak, but he looked at the resourceful Pingshou Fanxiu with expectant eyes, as if hoping that the latter could persuade the young master to return to the "right path".

And yet—

The tie didn't say what the other party expected.

Didn't even say anything.

Just with a different kind of gaze, he turned back and forth a few times on Oda Nobutada and Liang Tian Hiromasa.

There was even an indescribable smile on the corner of his mouth.

It wasn't until Oda Nobutada's heart was a little hairy that Hirata Hirashi bowed down and said slowly:

"Please forgive your Excellency, young master, you have some ...... for this little person who goes down the mountain and the countryside Too much attention. ”

"What do you mean......" Oda Nobutada was puzzled, with a vague dissatisfaction on his face.

"If you kill this person, it will seem that the Oda family has no room for people; But without punishment, it is difficult for you to let go. In that case, you might as well leave this matter to your subordinates. ”

As soon as the words came into his ears, Oda Nobutaka became more and more hesitant, looked up and down for a long time, and said suspiciously: "You...... What will be done? ”

"The front is in line with your arrangement, bring this guy from Shimoyama Ogaki back to Gifu Castle. As for the future, I will send him to my flat house. "In terms of the means of dealing with friendly forces, although the subordinates are not as good as some colleagues, they are not helpless. Within three months, the young master will definitely be left with this wreckage in his heart. ”

As soon as these words came out, the listeners were stunned.

Actually openly declared that he wanted to kill friendly troops? Is this still the wise general who has no last resort?

Pingshou Fanxiu calmly endured two surprised glances, and there was no wave in his heart.

Of course, his words were not spoken casually, but calculated the reaction of the audience.

Including Oda Nobunaga, who is far away in Kyoto, but will definitely learn about today's events from the people involved in the future.