After saying this, I deliberately paused and watched the expressions of the other people, but to my surprise, they didn't seem to care much about this issue, but Niwa Nagahide received more attention.

But after a little thought, I also understood the joints in this, this position sounds like it, but it is actually a "chicken rib". Among the few people here, the territory is far away, although it is beyond the power of the power, as long as you come to, even if you don't have this name, you can still point fingers at the affairs of the Oda family.

"How? If everyone has no opinion, then it's settled! "I am very happy that this result guarantees that Niwa Nagahide's basic intervention will be beneficial for the next step of the plan.

"Yes...... Is this necessary? Only Shibata Katsuya showed a certain degree of skepticism. After all, in terms of distance, he and I were the farthest to reach Kyoto, so it was only natural that I wanted to strengthen some of Oda Nobutaka's authority.

"His Royal Highness Xinxiao is still inexperienced in the end, there should always be someone to discuss everything!" The "monkey" was quite satisfied with this arrangement, so he expressed his support.

"......" Shibata Katsuya opened his mouth but said nothing else, choosing to give in on this.

"In this way, the affairs of Kyoto will be biased in favor of His Royal Highness Niwa, we are here to please!" I solemnly saluted Niwa Nagahide, and tears almost flowed from my eyes. "The situation has changed since the martyrdom of the first master, and there are many people who covet the inheritance of the Oda family. The most likely way is to collude with the inside and outside, and some ministers will also be secretly pulled over by them. Your responsibilities in Kyoto are enormous, both to advise His Highness Nobutaka and to guard against possible intrigues in the imperial court. Once our Oda family loses this banner of 'righteousness', I am afraid that it will not be far from collapse! ”

"This ...... I ......" Niwa Nagahide groaned for a long time in the eyes of everyone, and finally let out a long sigh. "I'm really old, and I always feel powerless in the face of those cunning ministers and monks. Although nothing major has happened in Kyoto over the years, I know that this is not because of the skill of my work, but because of the majesty and awe-inspiring of the ancestors. Now that the ancestor is gone, I don't have the confidence to absolutely stabilize the situation, and I am really not qualified for this position! Speaking of this, he first looked at me and then at the others, and then said: "I think it is better for your Highness the Stars to be in charge, this is the safest arrangement!" ”

"Monkey" and Shibata Katsuie immediately became nervous, as they were not in a position to compete with me for this position as they should. Neither the West Country nor the Northern Continent can be said to be peaceful, and it will take a while for the two of them to settle their backyards. In the meantime, if I had been in the hands of the Oda family, they would have to swallow the knocked out tooth into their stomachs first, and then pinch their noses and cooperate with another weak person. Thinking of this, the two of them subconsciously glanced at each other, and then nervously turned their attention back to me.

Will I be so anxious to swallow this "fruit of victory"? The answer, of course, is no. If I had been in such a hurry, I wouldn't have bothered to arrange so many things. This fruit is between "Monkey" and Shibata Katsuie, and I will always keep it "fresh".

"His Royal Highness Niwa is wrong with this, there is no more suitable position than you!" I didn't sell too much, but made a clear statement. "Since the first lord entered, especially after the establishment of Azuchi Castle, His Royal Highness Niwa has actually been playing the role of the main assistant to the lord. The reason why the Oda family has such a momentum during this period is really indispensable. For the sake of the smooth transition of the Oda family, you are really the most suitable person to assist His Highness Nobutaka! ”

"Since then...... Niwa Nagahide wants to make another effort, it seems that the recent events have really made him a little anxious.

"It's not going to work!" My attitude was absolutely resolute, and tears flowed from my eyes this time. "Since I, the Xingqing clan, have received the great favor of the ancestors, I can only repay them by going to the soup with my liver and brain. Since the last order given to me by the ancestor is to pacify Kyushu, then I will definitely not disappoint the ancestor of Kyushu. I am ready to lead the army to Kyushu with a little rectification, and I will not withdraw my troops if I do not do all the work! The matter of the Oda family is entrusted to you, and the Xingqing clan is here to thank you! After saying that, I made a circle.

"What are you going to Kyushu at this time, you don't have a heart...... "Ikeda Hengxing sat there and muttered, looking very disdainful.

Niwa Nagahide couldn't persuade me, so he couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, his disappointment and regret overflowing. Shibata Katsuya and "Monkey" naturally had to make some helpless expressions, but it was not difficult to detect their true thoughts at the moment from the face that quickly relaxed. However, I don't have much time to "leave" them, that is, to pacify this gap in Kyushu, what can be done depends on the degree of effort of each of them!

"Your Highness the Stars is indeed loyal! Please rest assured that the Kyushu Raiders, we will naturally not stay out of the matter of! Shibata Katsuya slapped his chest vigorously, showing a righteous and awe-inspiring appearance. The reason why the first lord and the young master met this catastrophe is that there is a problem that we have to pay attention to, that is: the small people of the night have died and the Oda family is not dead, and the slightest wind and grass will jump out to make trouble! We must always be sober about this, and we must not let them take advantage of it anymore. In order to be able to concentrate all forces at a critical moment, I think the current territorial configuration is not reasonable, and it is still very necessary to make appropriate adjustments! ”

"Your Highness Shibata, do you have any specific suggestions?" Niwa Nagahide asked very cautiously, and everyone sensed that the prelude to the decisive battle was about to begin.

"A little bit of a superficial opinion, I hope you will correct!" Although Shibata Katsuya said very politely, there was an aggressive and fierce light in his eyes, and the first one was aimed at Hashiba Hideyoshi, who was already slightly uneasy. "Because of the remote location of the Rebellion, it was too late to get the news, and when the whole army came, it was delayed in Kita-Omi. At that time, His Royal Highness Nobutaka and His Highness Zhuxing fought alone against Matsunaga, and it was naturally conceivable that he was in danger of facing several times stronger enemies. I can't help in time for various reasons, and I really feel guilty! ”

"It's all thanks to His Royal Highness Shinxiao who strategized and took the lead, and I didn't dare to be the praise of His Royal Highness Shibata in the next little effort!" I smiled and played a style of "Tai Chi", there is no need to get too deep into the contradiction between him and the "monkey".

"Everyone here knows what is going on, so there is something to say!" Hashiba Hideyoshi said with a cold face, and Shibata Katsuya finally put his hand in his pocket.

One thing that the "monkey" is not wrong is that everyone here knows what is going on. Yes, Shibata Katsuie did send troops, and he did suffer casualties near Nagahama in Kita-Omi, but in fact Matsunaga Hide's rebels had already been routed by then, and Shibata had been delayed in Echizen much more than Kita-Omi. At that time, both of them were in the same state as dogs ready to pounce on the bone, so no one was qualified to say whoever!

"Since everyone wants to be open and honest, then you're welcome!" Naturally, the dagger was revealed at the end of the scroll, and Shibata Katsuie's grin also showed his fangs. "The line of Nagahama Castle on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa in Kita-Omi is the last section of the Hokuriku Province leading to Kyoto, which is not only related to whether our Hokuriku Kenwang Yoshishi can give sufficient assistance to the Oda family, but also affects the depth of the battle line of the Northern Army Regiment to prevent the attack of the Uesugi family. For the sake of the overall situation, I would like to draw you to the question of resettlement in this area! ”

"I really can't believe that His Royal Highness Shibata is already preparing to retreat to Omi in order to defend Uesugi!" "Monkey" is a bit sarcastic, but when we all thought he would use the topic to play, he unexpectedly closed his mouth.

"Your Highness Yuchai, are you against His Highness Shibata's proposal?" Niwa Nagahide didn't understand what he meant, so he had to continue to ask.

"His Royal Highness Shibata is worthy of being the elder of the Oda family, and what he plans and thinks is indeed insightful!" "Monkey" once again behaved unexpectedly, and actually said something in favor of Shibata Katsuie. "We might as well put the details aside, at least the idea is very constructive. For example, in our western country, from His Highness Zhuxing to Danhou until now, it has been more than ten years, and it seems to be a rumor for a while, but in fact it is a pot of 'sandwich rice'. Why? It's not because in this place in Settsu, there are two big 'nails' in Honganji and Araki Murashige......"

Listening to him talk about facts and reasoning, I gradually understood the general meaning: it's okay for him to give up Changbin City, but he has to exchange it for Settsu and the country! "Monkey" seems to have really put a lot of thought into it before, and giving up Changbin City can be described as a strong man's broken wrist.

The original size of Nagahama Castle's territory was 100,000 koku, but after this incident, it has now reached 150,000 koku due to the devouring of the surrounding whales. Objectively speaking, this territory is not a big one, at least now it is not a great number in the eyes of me, Shibata Katsuie, and "Monkey". However, its military value should not be underestimated, and it is truly the gateway to Hokuriku. However, at the moment, the "monkey" is a little powerless to hold on, so you might as well exchange it for the benefits of Retsu!

Shibata Katsuie maintained his momentum and field advantage after getting Nagahama Castle, and was able to form a whole with Oda Nobutaka's Mino, so he wouldn't mind giving in on the Settsu issue, which had nothing to do with him anyway! Just because he doesn't mind doesn't mean that others don't mind either, Ikeda's face is already blue!

"His Royal Highness Yuchai's request is quite reasonable, and I basically agree!" As I spoke, I quietly tugged at the corner of Ikeda's coat, and he managed to stabilize his breath.

"Since His Highness Zhuxing has also ......expressed his support," the "monkey" became excited when he heard this, and wanted to finalize the issue at that time.

"Wait!" I smiled and waved at him. "I'm not done yet......"