34. Give me some "flour"
"Katsuhisa was hit in the face during the defensive battle of Tsukiyama Tomita Castle, so I can't come to see him this time, and I ask Your Highness Da Nayan to forgive me!" Nizi Yoshihisa kowtowed again.
"Did you shoot in the face? Is it dangerous? I clenched the folding fan in my hand and asked with great concern.
"The dangerous period has passed, but I'm afraid I will have to recuperate for a while!" Niko Yoshihisa said gratefully.
"That's good...... That's good...... It's just a pity that it's going to be broken! I muttered a few words, but immediately returned to a big smile. Actually, it doesn't matter, scars are the best glory of a samurai. In recognition of His Highness Katsuhisa's loyalty and bravery, I will now grant him the right to protect Oki Province! ”
"His Royal Highness Da Nayan's deep kindness and kindness, the Nizi family will never forget!" At this moment, Nizi Yoshihisa's gratitude is beyond measure.
Although this is a solemn place, it is inevitable that there will be a few small discussions in the back row that are not noticed. Although the Nizi family has a clear stance in this action, it is a matter of opinion when it comes to the role. Fortunately, most people don't know the existence of such a person as Ah Xue, otherwise they don't know what allusions will be deduced.
I ignore the reactions of the crowd, and it makes sense. At this time, I can't give all the places to my retainers at once, so I can only appoint some trustworthy people first. Besides, there is a "monkey" waiting there on Oki Island, and I really hope that Niko Katsuhisa will get better soon.
Later, I rewarded Hosokawa Fujitaka and his son and moved them to Anontsu Castle in Ise, increasing their territory to 200,000 koku. Before, this was Takigawa Kazuyi's sphere of influence, but after several cuts, there was nothing left. It is said that Takikawa has been seriously ill during this time, and he is about to die, and since Shibata is dead, he can't make any big waves, and I am happy to let him go and let him guard the 10,000 ration field for the last time.
"His Royal Highness Omura, His Highness Nabeshima!" After the arrangement of San'in, I turned my attention to Kitakyushu again, and this time it was the "anti-room" of these two people that caused many people to misestimate the situation. "The two highnesses did not hesitate at the critical moment, and this was the only way to settle the situation in the western country, and I, the Xingqing Clan, thank you here!"
"Don't dare! I really don't dare! The two of them bowed their heads in unison.
"It's a pity for the two highnesses of Ryuzoji Masacher and Arima Harunobu, in fact, they are just confused for a while! At that time, if ...... "I deliberately didn't finish my words, but just shook my head helplessly and sadly."
"Ryuzoji Temple and Arima committed rebellion, and it is really self-inflicted on themselves that they will have today's fate!" Omura Junzhong immediately took it up with righteous words, and that momentum was really more "upright than a righteous gentleman". "Ryuzoji and Arima were ignorant and deceived by others, and they actually committed such a heinous crime, and they did not listen to the advice of the inferior and insisted on going their own way, which is why they have this end. We have been taught by His Royal Highness the Great Nayan, and we will never dare to abolish righteousness because of personal feelings at such a critical moment. At a time when the survival of the country is in danger, we have to endure this extraordinary measure as a last resort. Every time I think of this minister, I am also heartbroken, if only His Royal Highness Da Nayan could be at that time, I would definitely be able to give them a way to renew themselves! After saying that, he raised his sleeve and wiped his tears.
The human mind is the most complex thing, and it is impossible for the more than two hundred people present to be completely unified, but there is still a considerable part of it sighing and nodding. My gaze also swept over the faces of several directly subordinate ministers in turn, meaning: Look at what people say, how can there be no future!
Omura Junzhong's words can be said to be all-encompassing, both "affectionate and righteous" and "righteous to destroy relatives", and no one can theoretically contact "betraying friends and seeking tolerance". Killing Arima Harunobu and the Ryuzoji Masacher was a last resort, and he took the initiative to defend them because he was ignorant and deceived. As for not mentioning the name of the demagogue, it is also very measured, anyway, I have already made a decision on the punishment of Maori, and it is just right for him to mention it. In the end, he also patted me on the back, showing that they are just loyal and conscientious, and there is an unsurpassable gap between them and me in the level of consciousness.
"Talent, what a talent!" I said this to myself in my heart, and a smile of understanding spread across my face. "The righteousness of the two highnesses to kill relatives and distinguish between right and wrong is exactly the pillar of the court that the imperial court needs to rely on. Today, I am given a holy decree: His Royal Highness Juntada Omura moved to Nakatsu Castle to receive 14 stones to protect the country of Fengzen; His Royal Highness Nakashima Naoshige moved to Saga Castle and adopted 120,000 stone in the four counties of his father, Saka, Sangen, and Kishi! ”
"The ministers must continue to do their best to serve the court!" The two of them bowed down in thanksgiving.
It was these two people who made a big move in Kyushu, and there were also Maeda Keiji who increased on the spot, and a few samurai who made contributions when crossing the sea to conquer Maori. However, although those people are newcomers, they have become small daimyos, but the matter of one or two thousand stones at most is not worth talking about here.
"His Royal Highness the Li family, His Royal Highness Changjin, the affairs of the Hokuriku have worked hard for you!" There aren't many things worth arranging in, but I finally got to the problem of Hokuriku.
"It's just our responsibility!" The two of them also answered like everyone else asked.
At a slightly smaller meeting a few days ago, the daimyo of all the retainers of the Oda clan in the past officially declared themselves to me, and the leader was the Maeda Toshiie. Niwa Nagahide is dead, Takigawa Kazuki is also gone, it should be said that it is more appropriate for him to be in charge, although Ikeda Hengxing is now prestigious, but after all, he is younger, and when it comes to prestige, it is inevitably a little lacking.
After that conversation, Maeda Toshiya began to do some work in a private capacity, without a trace, which is why it can have such a good effect. Although I now have mastered Kyoto and, the hearts of the people are often not "one-size-fits-all" anyway, and even Takigawa Kazuyi rushed to salute me while he was sick, and its effect is self-evident. But things in the world are not perfect, and there is a very important person who did not appear at that time.
Maeda Toshiya looked a little nervous today, and peeked at a short and thin figure not far away, but immediately turned his face back like a cramp, and thin beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
Fortunately, I didn't make him uncomfortable for a long time with too many boring words, and directly announced: "His Royal Highness Maeda is confident that the eldest prince has been holding the Hokuriku steadily after the disaster, so that the Great Chaos can be quickly settled, and I now grant the protection of Vietnam, China and Kaga in accordance with the decree!" His Royal Highness Kanamori Nagajin rebelled in Kyoto to protect the imperial court, and moved to Omi Sawa Yamashiro to receive 100,000 koku in accordance with the order! ”
"Thank you for the grace of the court!" The two of them thanked him and retreated.
"His Royal Highness Kiyonobu, His Highness Inaba, and His Highness Wasuka!" I slowly called out three names, and today the scene began to reach its climax.
The full name of the so-called "His Royal Highness Kiyoshin" is Oda Kiyonobu, that is, His Royal Highness the Third Master, the orthodox heir of the Oda family, and the figure who put great pressure on the Maeda Toshiya just now.
The transition from Oda to the stars has been completed, and everyone has faced this reality whether they want to or not, so there is no need for the Oda family to set up an auxiliary government, and no one from a few close relatives is willing to take up this position. In this case, I arranged for His Royal Highness the Three Masters to take the Yuan Costume in advance, and in order to show the world the new relationship between the stars and Oda, I named him Oda Kiyonobu.
"His Royal Highness Qingxin is experiencing drastic changes, so he must not feel very comfortable!" Speaking of which, my eyes are really a little red, and a child can only go with the flow and resign himself to fate when he encounters these facts. "Although Nobunaga and His Royal Highness Nobutada are gone, you still have to uphold the philosophy of the Oda family. From now on, you will live in Gibu Castle with peace of mind and protect the peace of Mino! ”
"It's really difficult to take on this great responsibility when you are young and shallow, lest you lose the trust of the court and His Royal Highness Da Nayan!" Oda Kiyonobu replied, but he was afraid that he didn't fully know what he meant. Today's ceremony is just a passing scene in this regard, and the procedure has been arranged a long time ago.
"His Royal Highness Qingxin is so modest and courteous, His Royal Highness Xinzhong is a successor!" I nodded my head in satisfaction. "Mino is the foundation of the rise of the Oda family, in order to ensure that nothing goes wrong, I will ask two respected veterans to be your arms!" With that, I turned to Inaba Kazutetsu and Wasuka Masakatsu. "In view of the special honors established by the two this time, the imperial court specially ordered His Royal Highness Inaba Ichitetsu to move to Iwamura City and receive 200,000 stones; His Royal Highness Masakatsu Wasuka moved to Ogaki Castle and received 150,000 koku. Wang'er and others work together to protect Meinong, and be loyal to the country and don't lose the grace of God! ”
"I will live up to the emperor's grace!" After the three of them thanked him, the program was over again.
"His Highness Takayama and His Highness Nakagawa, please come to the front!" I suddenly greeted Shigetomo Takayama and Kiyohide Nakagawa, who were sitting in the first row but at the end, in an extremely enthusiastic tone, and everyone looked sideways. "The merits of the two Highnesses in this rebellion are really no less than anyone else's. If it weren't for your discernment and first detection of the thieves' conspiracy, you might have allowed the rebels to enter Kyoto. His Majesty the Emperor once issued an edict that it is not too much to reward the two of them! ”
"Not only should there be such a great grace!" The two of them burst into tears, and they couldn't stop kowtowing to express the excitement in their hearts.
"If this happens again, are the two of you still willing to fight for the rebellion regardless of life and death?" I asked the two people in front of me sincerely, but I swept away to the crowd on the side.
"Go to the soup and fight the fire, and never give up!" The two of them replied aloud without thinking.
"In this way, I think Your Majesty will be relieved!" I slowly withdrew my gaze with a smile and said in the gentlest tone: "In accordance with Your Majesty's will and the requirements of the Imperial Court to stabilize the Eastern Kingdom, I hereby announce that His Royal Highness Takayama Shigetomo will move to Okazaki Castle in Mikawa Province and receive 150,000 koku; His Royal Highness Nakagawa Kiyohide moved to Songcheng, Yuanjiang Province, and also received 150,000 stones! ”
Quiet, extremely quiet! Even two of the parties had forgotten about thanksgiving, let alone the others. The effect of this sentence was tantamount to a shock, and one of Hojo Han'an's hands had already lightly pressed on his left chest.
"Okubo-sama, please be sure to convey it to His Highness Tokugawa when you return!" With some "apologies", I said to Tadashi Okubo, whose face was already blue, "Although His Royal Highness Tokugawa was only a minor mistake this time, after all, he disturbed the Owari area. The imperial court meant that at least the Tokugawa family had to have a repentant attitude, and it wasn't too much to cede Mikawa and Enoe, right? ”