"Lord...... Isn't that appropriate? "It's better to bring it up now than to be found fault with it afterwards, and now I wonder how much Oda Nobunaga drank before we came.

In the late Warring States period, due to the scarcity of people, the surname Spo has gradually been forgotten by people, and perhaps now there is only a "poor worm" wandering around. But that was the case! …… If nothing else, the three guardians of the Muromachi shogunate won't know, right? Spokes is one of them, along with Hosokawa and Hatakeyama! During the Yingren Rebellion, people from the Spo family joined in both the Eastern Army and the Western Army, and they really contributed to the chaos in the world. In its heyday, the Spo family owned the four kingdoms of Echizen, Shinano, Owari, and Enoe, all of which were large countries with hundreds of thousands of stones, and the Spo family's ability to influence the world can be imagined!

Although there were famous generals such as Spokokyo during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, but later, as the descendants became obsessed with central politics and obsessed with pleasures, the actual power of the territory was gradually usurped by the dai officials, and several famous daimyo in the middle and late Warring States period were formed, and this is one of the things I am most worried about, the Oda family turned out to be the surrogate of the Sibo clan in Owari!

"Why is the surname Spo still insulting this kid?!" Oda Nobunaga's voice raised again, and his eyes glared at me.

"Subordinate...... Subordinate...... That's not what it means! "I really don't know what to say at this time, and it seems that Oda Nobunaga can't listen to what I say at this time.

"Why do you say that...... Nohime said with a frown, perhaps thinking it was more than a joke. The Spo clan is a famous family name that attracts the attention of the world, and it is also one of the pillars of the shogunate that stabilizes the Quartet......"

"The world is watching? Shogunate pillar stone? Hey, hey, hey......" Oda Nobunaga let out a few sneers. "How many people can remember them today? Even if you can't find a piece of their territory even if you go all over the world, what's the point of such a famous family! In any case, the Spoo clan and our Oda family have a relationship, I can't bear to see their heirs annihilated, is there anything wrong with presiding over the maintenance of incense for them? ”

"Then you should always ask the general! After all...... "Seeing Oda Nobunaga being so tough, Nohime couldn't quarrel with him in front of us outsiders, so he had to find a compromise excuse to ease his hasty decision."

"General? The great general in Nijo Castle, you say? Hey, hey, hey......" Oda Nobunaga's sneer was even more gloomy. "The Ashikaga clan is already a candle in the wind, and the hearts of the people in the world have long ceased to be attached! In addition, this Ashikaga Yoshiaki does not know the time and does not know the advance and retreat, which will accelerate the decline of the Ashikaga family even more. Although he is still the shogun of the shogunate today, maybe one day he will have to rely on me to find an heir for them! ”

"You ......" Nohime has nothing to say, and we all understand that Oda Nobunaga is eating scales.

"That's right! And you ......" I don't know if it was to ease the atmosphere, Oda Nobunaga took the initiative to turn the topic to Akechi Hidemitsu. "Your martial arts seem to be good, but the art of war must also be carefully studied! It's a prerequisite to be a general, but your family has always been not weak in this regard, and I'm optimistic about you! ”

"Thank you for your love!" Wise and respectfully saluted.

"Alright, so be it! Regarding the matter of your position, I will ask His Excellency Juting Da Nayan to do it later! Oda Nobunaga, probably tired, said something similar to a concluding remark.

"Yes!" We all said goodbye in good spirits, and Fujijuro thanked him again with Akechi Hidemitsu.

"Stay for a while!" We had already turned around, but Oda Nobunaga suddenly stopped me again.

"Yes!" I had to stand still and motioned for Fujijuro to step back first. Akechi Mitsuhide looked at me deeply when he left, and no one could say what Oda Nobunaga would do in this state.

"What do you think of the current situation of the Oda family?" When I returned, Oda Nobunaga suddenly asked an insignificant question, and he seemed quite serious in the most confused expression just now.

"Although the family is now under enemy everywhere, it is basically in an advantageous position in all aspects...... "I don't know what he means, so I have to pick up something that everyone can see and perfunctory." Although the Miyoshi, Asai, Asakura, and Honganji families are all enemies of the family, they are actually each with their own ghosts, and they often act separately when they take action against the family! The lord is wise and martial, and it will not be difficult for this family to ......"

"They have internal troubles, don't they have their own family?" Oda Nobunaga is not a patient person, so he interrupted my cliché and went on himself. “…… The Oda family is no longer in Owari, and all aspects of the changes are earth-shaking, and many affairs can be said to be the world's own, so I feel that the operation is not smooth enough! ”

"My lord!" I didn't understand this sentence, is it going to make a big personnel change?

"Rectification is necessary...... Oda Nobunaga confirmed my judgment, but it didn't seem to be very mature. According to my opinion, it seems that the adjustment should be top-down, and it is only easy to arrange the following when the scope of work of the elders is clear. I've been observing for a while, and it seems that Tongsheng's talent is no longer enough to hold the position of the elder of the pen, I wonder what you think? ”

"My lord, there are some things ......," I said embarrassedly.

"I understand! You two haven't been able to deal with each other all the time......" Oda Nobunaga interrupted my explanation impatiently. "Just say it, I'll judge for myself! No matter what you say, I won't blame you for it! ”

"In this case, the subordinates will be bold!" He said that I had a little idea, and of course it was measured. "In the humble opinion of his subordinates, it is very suitable for Lord Hayashi Watari to serve as the elder of the pen family......"

"Huh?" Oda Nobunaga obviously didn't expect me to answer like that.

"The so-called 'old man in the pen' is actually the person who helps deal with trivial government affairs, draft orders, and arrange details by the lord's side!" I didn't stop and kept talking. “…… Perhaps the lord felt that Lord Lin Zuodu was not talented, too tactful and not responsible, and his interpersonal relationships might be extensive but his prestige was insufficient. If so, the subordinate really has nothing to say, because he is indeed such a person! But my lord, please think, what is more suitable than such a person to be the elder of the pen? First of all, you don't have to worry about him rebelling, because he has neither the guts nor the ability to do so; Secondly, you can rest assured that you can leave it to him for general affairs, because most of your mid-level retainers are Owari or Mino; In the end, you don't have to worry about him commanding the legions outside, because none of the generals in command will obey him. What other people would reassure you so much? ”

"You have a certain point...... Oda Nobunaga said after thinking for a long time, "Instead of setting up a pen elder who monopolizes everything, it is better to divide some power to those old city lords in various places......"

I didn't answer because I was in that capacity myself.

"In that case, I have another idea!" Oda Nobunaga patted his head with a whim. "I will set up a chief family elder among the city lord's family elders who are stationed outside all the year round, and directly allocate another 100,000 stone territory to him! This person should be all-round in civil and military affairs and have great achievements, so that he can share part of the power of the old man in the pen and set an example for others, what do you think? ”

"The lord is wise! However...... "I couldn't tell for a moment whether this was a temptation by Oda Nobunaga, so I couldn't be overzealous." "The subordinates think that it is okay to reward the meritorious personnel appropriately, and they may as well let a certain important minister temporarily command a certain battle, but the setting of the chief family elder seems to be inappropriate, which may cause discord between the important ministers!" I do think this idea is a joke, with the current situation of Hashiba, Shibata, Akechi, Takigawa, Sakuma, who can really convince whom?

"What if...... I'm going to set up such a position now, who do you think is the most suitable? He stared at me sharply.

"I'......m now sure that Oda Nobunaga was testing me, and it seems that he wasn't really drunk."

"How do you ask such a thing?! Who is still qualified for this position except Tadamei! Nohime asked anxiously on the side, and it seemed that she was worried about Oda Nobunaga's "test" like this.

"Don't interject!" Oda Nobunaga stopped drinking her and continued to ask, "Say! Who do you think this person is? ”

"If the lord can trust me......" I paused deliberately at this point, and saw that Oda Nobunaga was visibly nervous. In the following, I think that His Highness Wise is most suitable! ”

"He? Why him? Oda Nobunaga got an answer that I couldn't have imagined.

"Just now the lord said that he would give this person another 100,000 stone territory, right?" I asked.

"There are those words!" Oda Nobunaga nodded.

"Can you tell your subordinates where they are?"

"This ...... I haven't thought about it yet! He was suddenly asked by my question.

"If that's the case, my subordinates dare to suggest that this place should be Iwamura Castle in Mino!" I decided to keep up with his efforts. “…… The biggest threat to the future of the family is neither Honganji nor Asakura or Asai, but Takeda Shingen from Kai! Takeda Shingen is a world-famous general, the Koshu army is the best in the world, and Minami Shinano is in his hands...... "I unconsciously became excited as I spoke. "Once the war starts, Takeda Shingen's army will follow the old road of Imagawa Yoshimoto and go straight down the Tokaido to Owari, but our army will not dare to come to the aid of the Tokugawa family with all its might! Asakura and Asai are of course a reason, but the more important thing is that the Takeda Army may split a part from Higashimino to Gibu, on the contrary, our army cannot reach Kai through Minami Shinano quietly, which makes our army passive! In order to avoid this possibility, it is best to send a general to guard Iwamura Castle! His Royal Highness is cautious and will not be greedy for merit, this is the time of day; He himself was born in Meinong, which is geographically advantageous; Born in the old family of Meinong, it is deeply popular, this is human! So I don't think there's anyone better suited for the job than him! ”

"I'll think about it again......" Oda Nobunaga didn't say it explicitly, but I could see that he was already tempted. Let's talk about you again! I want to take back your Wakasa and give it to Yonegoro! ”

"Yes!" I replied quietly.

"You don't have any ideas?"

"The lord handed over Wakasa to His Royal Highness Niwa instead of someone else, I think this is already a feeling to consider!" I don't know if he believes it or not, but I did show generosity.

Oda Nobunaga stared at me deadly, as if trying to find some trace of my insincerity. Mrs. Nonghime on the side also became more and more nervous, and opened her mouth several times without speaking. Half a day later, he waved his hand at the others and motioned for them to leave, and this time even Mrs. Nonghime was no exception. "Go to San'in!" When it was just the two of us, Oda Nobunaga finally spoke. “…… Hideji Hatano has assisted Asakura several times to make an enemy of me, and it's time to teach him a lesson! You go to attack San'in, and the territory you conquer is yours, and I will send Hengxing to lead 3,000 men and horses to assist you for three months! After saying these words, he seemed a little sleepy, and waved my hand to let me go.

"It's finally out!" As I walked down the hill, I excitedly waved into the air and grabbed a petal. It seems that I passed the test of Oda Nobunaga, and a chance to perform freely appeared in front of me, thinking about how dangerous it was just now!

When I was about to get to the gate, I saw Fujijuro from afar...... Oh, it's the Spoyi Dynasty! The name Okubo Yasuan will never appear again, and from this incident, Oda Nobunaga does have a "sense of humor" than me!