Since Nobunaga Motofu, there have been 50 military meetings held not 100 times, but this time on the 5th day of the second month of the third year of Motokame was definitely the most enthusiastic response.

The imperial court, the shogunate, merchants, temples, and several powerful forces in Kinai all sent people to pay their respects, and the scene was very warm and grand.

Niwa Nagahide, Takigawa Kazuki, and Mori Kesei received the promise of being promoted to the rank of knight, and they were all high-spirited, and they led their troops to the north that night. The three of them also happen to be the most important participants in this battle, and this arrangement is obviously intentional.

Shibata Katsuie was sent to the back team to serve as the stick that led the snake out of the hole and beat the snake, but he has always had a strong sense of responsibility and attached importance to the overall situation, knowing the criticality of this matter, he did not complain, shook his spirit, and put himself into work.

The most idle among the elders is the tie show. He took 5,000 soldiers and horses from Izumi and Awaji, but he did not receive an order to fight independently, and only needed to move with the Chinese army.

So the task of helping to accompany the guests fell to the head.

Asukai Masatsu from the imperial court has the honorable status of "from the four, Lieutenant General Left Konoe, Surugasuke", and it is obvious that he can only be received by Nobunaga himself, and the rest of the qualifications are not enough.

As a recognized "pro-Asai faction", Hirate Honhide is responsible for docking with Akao Kiyotsuna.

The first meeting between the two was eleven years ago.

At that time, Akao Kiyotsuna, as a representative of the Omi people, questioned the time of the alliance, but it was only after Hiratite Hiratsu promised to "settle Imagawa within three years" that he persuaded the other party.

Since then, the relationship has gradually deepened.

Since planning the "Asai West Expedition" together, it has become a community of interests, and even Akao Kiyotsuna sent his youngest daughter to the Hirate family as a side room, and the youngest son to the Hirate's house as a hostage as a sign of respect.

Now that we meet again, we are naturally unrestrained, talking and laughing freely, and cooking wine and talking about heroes.

It was not advisable to drink alcohol in the army, but Nobunaga did not strictly state this, and since he had not yet been officially promoted, he was hospitality, so the taboo was broken.

Each other is a massive, chatting slowly one by one, until the moon shines in the sky, and there are still only three or five points of drunkenness.

It's good to say that Akao Kiyozuna is close to the sixtieth birthday, and I really didn't expect to have such good physical strength.

In this regard, Fan Xiu couldn't help but sigh: "After a long time, I see that your temples in the Chiwei Hall have added a lot of silver hair, but your face is better than at the beginning, you are really old and strong!" ”

Hearing this, Akao Kiyotsuna was stunned for a moment, then chuckled and shook his head: "Do you say the same about the junior affairs of the flat hand?" It seems that this is indeed the case...... The old man is now pampered, ignoring mundane affairs, and his body and bones are indeed better than before. ”

The meaning of his words is very understandable to Fan Xiu.

Losing one's status will make people depressed and frustrated, but having power in hand is inevitably accompanied by busyness, like Akao Kiyotsuna, who maintains a high degree of influence and does not have to engage in case work, which is the most conducive to health.

So Hijo nodded with a smile: "After all, you have worked hard for Omi Asai all your life!" It's time to retire, and the specific things are left to the children and grandchildren. ”

Speaking of this, Akao Kiyotsuna showed a little bitterness, sighed and said drunken words: "Alas! If only I could give it to my children and grandchildren! Do you know that none of the descendants of our three families in Hai Chiyu can take charge of it alone, and the limelight will be stolen by outsiders! ”

It is a little inappropriate to say this on this occasion.

It seems that the amount of alcohol in Akao Kiyotsuna is still a little worse in comparison, and he has begun to be less sober.

But it's just "a little inappropriate", it's not a big deal, and Hisho Tsunoshu naturally didn't bother to remind him, but persuaded in a tone: "I heard that Asai Bizen (that is, Asai Nagamasa) is currently the most important is Isano, Endo, Miyabe and others, right?" Aren't they also promoted from the Omi wealthy family? Aren't they all your juniors? How can it be said that it is an outsider? ”

"Of course I don't have any opinions about Isano, Endo, and Miyabe!" Akao Kiyotsuna smiled bitterly and poured down two more glasses of wine, and completely let go of himself with his teeth and claws, "Pingshou Affairs, you don't know, since the lord has gained a foothold in Harima, he has begun to recruit locals - this is also a matter of course, but there are a few Harima people, in just two years, they are more valued than us old guys, which is really a little sad!" ”

"This is also the common thing in the world!" At this point, Hite-suohide still didn't care, and his words relaxed a little, "Actually, our Oda family has had problems between Owari and Mino-zhong before, but it's just a trivial matter, and the flaws are not hidden, as long as the Asai family continues to develop, this contradiction will not affect the overall situation." ”

"Anyway...... Anyway, I always feel that those Kansai people are not very reliable! Akao Kiyotsuna couldn't straighten up anymore, but his mouth was still resentful, "Especially that young man named Kuroda Kanbei, every time I see his eyes, I feel like I'm looking at a poisonous snake and beast!" ”

What the?

Kuroda Kanbei?

This guy actually took refuge in Asui?

Recall a little...... Historically, Kuroda Kanbei was a retainer of the Kodera family of the Harima clan, but later took refuge in Hideyoshi Hashiba, and also turned his back on his old master when Oda and Mori broke up......

It is probably not uncommon for such a resolute and ruthless person to climb shallow wells in this world.

Asai Nagamasa is famous for his ability to fight well, and he has defeated Akamatsu and Urakami many times, but due to insufficient political means, he has always been unable to stabilize the fruits of victory.

Perhaps because of this, Kuroda Kanbei saw an opportunity to display his talents.

If it was the Oda family, which was full of talents in both the military and political fields, it might not have been able to emerge so quickly.

In a word...... The butterfly effect caused by changing history is really not to be underestimated!

When I tried to ask again, I saw that Akao Kiyotsuna had fallen to the ground, motionless, and an even snoring sound came from his nostrils.

I can only find a chance to talk about it next time.

Hirata got up and patted his sleeves, summoned two handymen, and ordered them to serve Akao Kiyotsuna to rest.

The hour was already midnight.

Fan Xiu watched the miscellaneous servants carry the old drunkard away, and turned around to rest, but saw another acquaintance hurrying over.

It is the deacon of the shogunate, Ise Sadako.

Although this man did not have any actual military power, he was of noble birth and talented, and had a certain influence in the generation. In the past, Tie Tsutsu also had mutually beneficial cooperation with him.

But since the beginning of the Izumi turmoil, his life began to be difficult. On the one hand, the pro-Oda line was too obvious and caused dissatisfaction with the shogunate, and on the other hand, the matter was not resolved and his prestige fell greatly, and the reason why he was still sitting in the position of "deacon of the government office" was that Ashikaga Yoshiaki had not yet found a suitable replacement.

Therefore, Ise Sadako's posture is much lower than that of Akao Kiyozuna, and in front of the Hete's personal guards, he knelt down straight as soon as he came up, and pleaded sadly: "Heisho Sadako, there is a feeling of reluctance, and I hope you will agree!" ”

It's too much of a headache and embarrassment.

You are a high-ranking member of the shogunate, and you came to kneel and beg me to be a Oda retainer, is it appropriate?

Although I have the official status of the five lower middle affairs young ministers, as well as the territory of the two countries of Izumi and Awaji, I am still ...... Well, there's nothing wrong with thinking about it that way.

But it's not good for outsiders to see it after all.

Not to mention outsiders, the dozen or so guards guarding the door in front of them are trying their best to endure their surprise and secretly look at this side.

Tieshou Hoshu had no choice but to forcibly pull Ise Sadako up, and at the same time comforted him with gentle words: "Okay, good!" As long as I can, I will help you, we are old friends......"