By the time I went back to reorganize my troops and came to the north of Honganji Castle, Besshoji Nagaji was ready to be handed over. It seems that the speed of the "monkey" is really not slow, and Don't Changzhi still have time to prepare a table of banquets. In fact, he and I have only met twice with a half-familiar face, and he is not his direct "business leader", so there is no need to be so polite.

It should be said that Bei Changzhi can be regarded as a positive person, and he also has a considerable insight into the grasp of the current situation. As early as when Oda Nobunaga had just entered Beijing, he asked someone to bring a letter of loyalty, not to mention that at that time, Harima was still dominated by the Miyoshi forces, and even Matsunaga Hide was watching, and even a few years later, many castle lords here preferred to stand on Ashikaga Yoshiakikata.

When it comes to martial arts, diplomacy, and internal affairs, it is also remarkable to have a long rule. Carrying a knife and charging into battle, the idle character is really not his opponent; Diplomatically, it has been on an equal footing with old tycoons such as Zongjia Chisong and Xiaoji for more than ten years; Speaking of internal affairs, although Miki Castle's territory was not large, it was a large city second only to Himeji in Harima due to its full land development, and it was also a large city with a considerable scale in terms of its power position.

But other Nagaji also has a lot of shortcomings, in a sense he is still a fairly traditional samurai, neither can he do the far-sighted Taoguang of Matsunaga Shu, nor can he have a maverick development vision like me, he has always carried out the traditional method of developing his own family. Another point is that he does not have a good eye for people, and he does not have too effective retainers, which makes him have to do many things himself. No matter how energetic a person is, it is limited after all!

"It seems that His Royal Highness Bessho has dispatched a lot of troops this time, do you want to make an immortal contribution all at once?" At the banquet waiting for the handover, I asked in a half-joking tone.

"Where, where, His Royal Highness Yuzhou made fun of it!" Don't Changzhi poured me a glass of wine, and there was a helpless wry smile on his face. "Your Highness, you also know that it has been less than a year since I was officially included in the banner of the Right General, and compared to some city lords and wealthy families in, my qualifications are too shallow! Don't talk about development, we can only survive if we continue to make contributions, just like His Royal Highness Araki in Settsu! But my luck is nowhere near as good as his......" he let out a long sigh as he put down the flask. "Harima is directly adjacent to the power of the Maori family, they are not comparable to some small wealthy families or corrupt forces, it is not that I am arrogant, and I am not Yoshikawa Motoharu's opponent personally. I didn't have any credit for the troops that went out to fight several times, even a small Shangyue City couldn't be attacked for a long time, and I was constantly harassed by the three people from the sea, so I can be said to be overwhelmed during this time! ”

"Your Highness doesn't need to say that, the ebb and flow of the tide is just an ordinary thing!" Feeling his obvious anxiety and hesitation, I comforted him. No matter what the purpose, the broader the basis of the united front, the better. "Actually, since His Royal Highness Yushiba Chikushu entered Harima, His Royal Highness has already made great contributions! It's not because you've taken a stand quickly, I'm sure many people are still on the sidelines. His Royal Highness is very important to the stability of the Oda family in the western country, so there is no need to worry so much about it! ”

"The words of the people are really true, His Royal Highness Yuzhou is indeed virtuous and generous!" A few extraordinary words actually aroused his emotion, and it seems that his life has not been easy recently. "With the virtue of His Royal Highness, he only dominates the barren lands of several countries in Sanyin...... It's so aggrieved! ”

Looking at his heartwarming expression, I already had a heart-warming understanding. Besshoji had a good relationship with Kuroda Kanbei, and although he had already moved closer to the Oda family, Kuroda's quick decision at a critical moment was still indispensable. Although this decision cannot be said to be wrong, according to today's statement, he has suffered a lot. "Monkey" is not a good match, I dare say that for his rapid rise, he must have put a lot of pressure on the gang at other institutes. However, I don't want to discuss this issue today, and it is better to look forward to the future in order to get rid of this oppressive atmosphere. "Your Highness will send troops this time, won't you have a chance to make a difference!" I asked with a smile.

"I sent 1,500 troops this time to show my abilities in front of Your Highnesses. Speaking of which, the reason why you can rest assured to pull the main force over is also thanks to your contribution to His Royal Highness Yuzhou! "He seemed to be in a better mood." His Royal Highness showed his might on the bank of the Sanqi River, not only defeating the Hatano coalition but also killing Iwaki Yudo in one fell swoop, which is why today's Western Kingdom is in full swing! If you want to conquer a world-famous fortified city like Honganji, you have to have the elite soldiers under the command of His Highness, and I am already satisfied that I can drink some soup with the power of microwaves behind! ”

"Your Highness is too humble to say this, who in the West doesn't know the martial arts of your Highness!" What he said really pleased me, vanity is something that almost everyone has. "Now is indeed a good opportunity, His Royal Highness Nobutada's first appearance is a major event that the Oda family has paid attention to. It seems that in the future, Youda will gradually hand over some power to His Highness Nobutyaka, if you can make a good impression on him in this operation, then there will definitely be more and more opportunities in the future! ”

"What Your Highness said is right, I think so too!" Bei Changzhi nodded and said, "But I also have my own difficulties, which are really miserable." Miki Castle has a small territory, and it is too difficult to develop! "He started to snap his fingers and complained to me." …… First of all, I was on the front line, and there was both a threat from the Maori family and the constant rebellion of the small tycoons, and the war was a matter of three days and two ends; Secondly, as the lord of Harima, it is natural for me to listen to the dispatch of His Royal Highness Hashiba, so that even the battles of Reset, Bizen, and Bizhong must be participated in from time to time; Finally, there is the coastal area, and you have to fight pirates from time to time. You also know the state of our Harima navy, how can it be an opponent of those people in Awaji and Mishima? ”

"Your Highness is not exaggerating, isn't it true that samurai are only stronger in war?" I can't think of how he could say such a thing, from the first time we met, I had the feeling that he was ready to draw his knife at any moment, as if he had an underlying hobby of killing. Don't think I'm talking nonsense, the first time he looks at a person, he always stares at his neck.

"Fighting a war is also very costly, so you can't fight a war without a certain foundation! I think this is also the reason why most of the bandits did not develop much in the end, although the scene of tossing was very large......" He raised his hand and pointed to the flag book standing on his side, and said to me with a wry smile: "What does Your Highness think of them, in terms of momentum and bravery, it is reasonable, right?" But if you look at his equipment, don't say that compared to your troops, even compared to the average daimyo, he can only be regarded as a herald! Not to mention my ordinary soldiers, that is, on the same level as the peasant soldiers. Shanyang has not received a special supplement from His Royal Highness the Right General, if the main general of the side can't get any more money, everyone's life will not be easy! Coupled with the fact that there has not been much breakthrough, it is good that His Royal Highness Yuchai can take care of his mouth! ”

"Not really......" I haven't inquired about the detailed economic situation of the "monkey" guy, but since there is the help of Kuroda Kanbei and Hashiba Hidecho, it shouldn't be so bad! There is also a record in history that he threw a lot of gold at Himeji Castle in order to fight a decisive battle with Akechi Mitsuhide, so how could this situation occur, could it be that Beschoji Nagaji felt unfair about the distribution of the spoils? "Have you mentioned your difficulties to His Highness Hachai, maybe he is too busy to forget......" I asked tentatively.

"It's useless!" Don't Changji shook his head again and again and said: "Now Harima has just undergone a major replacement, which can be described as a waste to be rebuilt, plus many people's attitudes are not stable in private, His Royal Highness Yuchai is probably powerless for some things!" Besides, this is not something that can be solved by patting the head or relying on one or two capable people, the key depends on the concept of the decision-maker......

"What do you mean by that?" I'm very interested in his suggestion, which is a rare innovative argument like "institutional reform" and "Chinese characteristics".

"Some time ago, when Lord Ke'er led his troops to Harima to help in the war, I had a little contact with him!" Benaji looked at my face and made sure I didn't show any displeasure before continuing, "...... At that time, many people admired the quality and equipment of His Highness, but I noticed something else! At that time, Lord Kerr's troops carried very little baggage, but they never bothered about the supply of food and grass, but on the contrary, at several critical moments, we subsidized our local troops in Harima, which I noticed were all raised through local merchants. Please note: I mean 'raising', not 'recruitment'! The merchants were very quick to provide the supplies, but they did not see the slightest displeasure. It's not that I have the slightest disrespect for Lord Kerr, but it's obviously incredible to rely on a person like him who only values martial arts to handle all these things by himself! That's why I dare to think that these things were actually completely prepared before he came to Harima, but what kind of internal management system is needed! At least I have never heard of this kind of thing, even if someone suggested it to me, I would definitely think it was nonsense, but His Royal Highness Yuzhou really realized it. Such foresight, open-mindedness, and the means to completely grasp the overall situation are rare in ancient times! ”

I don't know how to deal with his words, if I put my heart into my heart, it will seem a bit shallow, and besides, I haven't even said these things to most of my retainers, how can I tell him!

"Lord!" Just as I was in trouble, the half-guard of Takenaka walked in, accompanied by a general from another office. "The handover is basically ready, and the lord's handsome tent has been tied!"

"Then let's go out and have a look!" I took advantage of the situation and stood up.

At this time, there was still a busy scene outside the tent, and the troops of the other governors were ready to go, and my large camp was not fully established. Because I have seven or eight times as many people as him, the way of building is broader and more profound. My Chinese commander's camp and outpost are ready, but the perimeter is still a little close, and it is estimated that it will not be fully built until dark.

"Your Highness's military might is really majestic!" Looking at my troops, Bei Changzhi sighed in admiration, and then asked the military general beside him, "Can we pull out?" ”

"It's ready, His Royal Highness Yuchai has also sent someone to inform the specific location of the new camp site!"

"Good!" Don't Changzhi turned his head to me and said, "If His Royal Highness Yuzhou doesn't have anything else, then I will leave!" ”

"Good! ......"I suddenly had a strong feeling in my mind, as if something very important had been overlooked, and I looked around, but found nothing. "Your Excellency...... Name? "I finally asked the samurai under Besshoji Nagaji, who I didn't look familiar with here.