After the people had discussed the measures to protect themselves from the cold, Tsugawa Soji then asked, "Do you have anything else to say?" ”

"Lord!" At this time, Togo Yoshiyu, who was sitting below, spoke. Pen fun and pavilion www.biquge.info

"The last time the Spo family used troops against the family, the Hehe family of Mutsu sent troops to attack the back of the Spo family. Although the original intention of the He family to attack the Spo family is probably not to support the family, but to take advantage of the situation to make a profit. But no matter what, the He family has also faced the same enemies as the main family. So the Hehe family is also an object that can be wooed. Togo Yoshisuke said slowly, "Now that the family has enemies such as the Ono family and the Yuri Party in the Dewa country, and the Anto family of Minatojo, an ally of the family, seems to be beginning to be separated from the main family. Therefore, for the future development of the family, the family should re-attract some forces. ”

"The situation of the Waga family in Mutsu is not easy either, and they are facing pressure from the Spo family and the barnyard family, so the minister suggested that the family can form an alliance with the Waga family." Togo Yoshiyu continued, "And the territory of the He family and the main family is also bordered, if the two join forces, neither the Ono family nor the Spo family will dare to act rashly, even if the Anton family wants to tear their faces with the family, the family will not be in an isolated and helpless situation." ”

Listening to Togo Yoshiyu's words, Soji Tsugawa nodded thoughtfully. After all, the last time Togo Yoshiyu went to Minatojo, he mentioned that the Ando family may have begun to secretly target the Tsugawa family. It's just that some things are now going on in secret, and neither side has yet tore their faces.

However, these are things that are sooner or later.

The next target of the Tsugawa family is Kawabe County and Yuri County in the west, and both places more or less touch the interests of the Anton family, so it is inevitable that the Tsugawa family and the Anton family will have friction, and it is not impossible for the two sides to fight directly.

So at this time, it is imperative to find a new ally.

The forces around the Tsugawa family, with the exception of the Ando family, basically had a gap with the Tsugawa family, and only a few forces such as the Owada family, the Yokote family, the Waga family, and the Mogami family maintained peace with the Tsugawa family.

And the Owada family and the Yokote family are weak in strength, and they are also subordinates of the Onodera family, so they are the first to exclude. And the territory of the Mogami family is too far away from Xianbei County, and there are still a lot of forces in the middle, and the distant water can't save the near fire, so it can also be ruled out.

In this way, only the Hehe family is left. The domain of the Waga family borders the Tsugawa family, and the Sawai Castle of the Waga family's retainers and Ho Yoshiji is only separated from the Tsugawa family's main hall castle and Kanazawa Castle by a mountain of the true sun.

And the important economic source of the Hehe family, Hehe Jinshan, is a one-day journey from the white rock of the Jinchuan family. This place is guarded by the Hehe family, the younger brother of Hehe Yisheng and He Yizhi, and a soldier of the Hehe family has been stationed here for a long time, and when necessary, the Hehe family can quickly send troops from the territory to support the Tsugawa family.

Tsugawa Soji thought for a moment and said, "The strength of the Waga family seems to be inferior to the main family on the surface, but after all, the Waga family is an old force in the Ou region, and its profound heritage is incomparable to the main family. The enemies of the He family were mainly the Sibo family and the barnyard family, and the two sides had to fight almost every year. In addition, some small forces around the He family, such as the Kamemori family, also discorded with the He family, and this time they joined forces to give the He family a disadvantage. I believe that if the family sends someone to discuss the alliance with the He family, the He family will be very happy. ”

"Dongxiang Yoshiyou, this matter will be handed over to you, and tomorrow you will leave to discuss the alliance with the He family. On the side of Anton's family, although he has been separated from his own family, after all, the two sides have not officially broken off diplomatic relations, and they can also send someone to ease the relationship between the two sides. Soji Tsugawa continued.

"Hah!" Togo Yoshisuke replied.

"The Owada family and the Yokote family in the south also secretly sent people to negotiate, the last time the Onodera family invaded the family, Owada Mitsumi and Yokote Mitsumori did not attack the family, and it can be regarded as giving the family a face." Soji Tsugawa said slowly, "Yokote Mitsumori will not be willing to be subordinate to the Onodera family all the time, but now there is no chaos in the Onodera family, and Yokote Mitsumori has no chance." But in my opinion, once Yokote Mitsumori seizes the opportunity, he will definitely give the Onodera family a sharp blow."

"And Yokote Mitsumori wants to fight against the Onodera family, and among the surrounding forces, only the main family is the most suitable target, so Yokote Mitsumori and others will definitely take the initiative to move closer to the main family." Soji Tsugawa said loudly, "In the future, once something happens to the Onodera family, the family can take advantage of the situation to go south and capture the Heilu County and Yukatsu County in the south, so that the entire Yugo area, the family will have no worries." ”

"What the lord said is very true." Togo Yoshiyu and others also hurriedly chimed in.

"So, do you have anything else to report?" Soji Tsugawa then asked.

Seeing that no one responded, Tsugawa Soji then asked, "How is the preparation for the five color preparations of the family completed?" ”

As soon as Tsugawa Soji's voice fell, Hiroya Yoshikawa and Hisaharu Mizutani, who were sitting at the front on the right, hurriedly said, "It's done." ”

Yoshikawa Hiroke was the first to reply, "My lord, the Huang Bei of your subordinates has been formed. A total of 242 soccer players were selected from Hondo Castle, Iwamatsu Castle, Takane Castle, and Rokugo Castle, and 200 of them have been selected by his subordinates to complete the formation of Huang Bei. The corresponding sufficiency and support of the flag are also ready. “

"Hmm," Soji Tsugawa nodded in satisfaction.

Then, Mizutani Hisaharu also hurriedly spoke, "My lord." His subordinates' youth has also been formed. A total of 231 football players have been selected from Kamiyama Castle, Osawa Castle, and Shimo-Maeda Castle, and 200 people from the subordinate youth have also been selected. ”

"In addition, a total of 847 soccer players were selected from various castles within the family's territory, and in addition to the Qingbei and Huangbei under the jurisdiction of His Majesty and Lord Yoshikawa, there are 647 ashigaru left." Hisaharu Mizutani continued.

"Hmm." Soji Tsugawa nodded and said, "The family has five colors, which are divided into yellow, green, white, blue, and green. Leaders of white, blue, and green have not yet been elected. Do you have a suitable candidate for your retainers? “

When Tsugawa Soji said this, although the retainers in the palace were eager to try, no one dared to take the lead. After all, everyone already knows that the five-color equipment of the Tsugawa family is the most elite unit of the Tsugawa family. The commander of such a force must need a general commander with outstanding ability and a high status in the Tsugawa family. The most important thing is that he also needs to be led by a confidant of Tsugawa Soji, otherwise there will be more or less controversy.

Retainers like Saigo Kizo were first excluded, although their status and qualifications were enough, and they were also important ministers valued by Tsugawa Soji, but after all, they did not have the ability and experience to command the army.

And Tozawa Masashige and others, not long after they surrendered to the Tsugawa family, even if such a position is given to Tozawa Masashige and others, I am afraid that in order to avoid receiving the suspicion of Tsugawa Soji and the criticism of the retainers, they will not dare to take the position.

Then among the retainers of the Tsugawa family, the only retainers who meet the above conditions are Miki Naogo, Komura Yoshikei, Yamamoto Ichiro, Totoki Yoshikatsu, and Nagano Masabo.