Chapter 44: The Retainer Question

The Battle of Xuanjin ended, and the Oda family in Kiyosu was defeated, and the two castles of Matsuba and Fukada were immediately returned to the command of the Oda family. The www.biquge.infoOda family was extremely satisfied with this result, and the prestige of Oda Nobunaga began to be established in the Oda family. Well, although the behavior still makes many retainers dissatisfied, a family governor who can lead the family to continuous victories must be a good family governor. In troubled times, the truth is as simple as that.

Back in Nakono Castle, Oda Nobunaga naturally rewarded him lavishly, and Yamada Masamura, who once again killed the enemy general, was rewarded with 200 stone and was promoted to the rank of general. Strictly speaking, this promotion is obviously a bit partial, after all, Yamada Masamura was promoted too quickly. However, Oda Nobunaga has just won the battle, and Yamada Masamura is the first favorite of Oda Nobunaga's side, and more importantly, Shibata Katsuie, who is the first retainer of the martial arts, and Oda Nobumitsu, who has a transcendent status, have expressed their acquiescence. In this case, other people will naturally not jump out to be bored.

The residence of Oda Nobunaga in Nakono Castle.

"Oh? That Sakai Daizen turned out to be such a respectable samurai? Oda Nobunaga asked curiously as he sat on a recliner designed by Yamada Masamura and drank his wine.

"Well, so I'd like to be able to bury him with his body intact." Yamada Masamura nodded in response. This time, he came specifically to intercede for Sakai Daizen, because according to convention, a samurai with the status of Sakai Daizen, in terms of the relationship between Oda and the Kiyoshu family, is definitely the best choice to cut off his head and send it to Cheongju Castle Liwei.

"Well, I'll leave it to you." Oda Nobunaga nodded casually, and agreed to it. He didn't really care about it. Because in his opinion, the Cheongju Oda family without Sakai Daizen is like a tiger without its minions, although he can't swallow it in one bite for the time being, he doesn't have to worry too much about it.

"Got it." Yamada Masamura nodded in response, and then prepared to leave, and took the flask on the table next to him.

"Hey, Overlord Maru, you kid came here this time just for this and that pot of wine?" Oda Nobunaga shouted dissatisfiedly.

"Huh? Is there anything else you have to do? Yamada Masamura asked suspiciously, and without waiting for Oda Nobunaga to answer, he said as if complaining, "I'm in a hurry to go back to accompany Ashi~ Alas~ Recently, Ashi has become more and more sticky to me, and if you don't see me, you'll be in a bad mood, what do you say?" ”

Hearing this, Oda Nobunaga suddenly had N big tic-tac-toe characters on his forehead. No way, jealousy! Oda Nobunaga is obviously Ashi's brother, but the time he has enjoyed the love of brother and sister with Ashi in the past few years is simply numbered. And the reason, of course, is because of the bastard in front of him. And now, this bastard even dares to bask in his happiness?

"Overlord Maru! You bastard! Oda Nobunaga roared, and then he saw a folding fan hit Yamada Masamura's head with unmistakable accuracy. Nima, could it be that this guy Master Ji has practiced Xiao Li Flying Knife? This is the only thought of Yamada Masamura at this time.

But soon, his idea changed, how could it be Xiao Li Feidao? It's obviously a sunflower treasure! I saw Oda Nobunaga waving a folding fan and dancing wildly, and there was nowhere to run for Yamada Masamura, who was beaten. After a long time, Oda Nobunaga let him go only when Qu Qiuquan, the Yamada Political and Village Committee, promised to let Aichi accompany Oda Nobunaga for at least 3 days a month.

"By the way, Overlord Maru, your kid is already the general of the family, it's time to find a few retainers. Look at Inuchiyo, although they are only Ashigaru generals, they already have several retainers. As Yamada Masamura was about to leave with a sad face, Oda Nobunaga said suddenly.

"Retainers?" Yamada Masamura scratched his head and said with some reluctance, "Where do I have the money to support my retainers." ”

"What?! Your kid's current salary is 600 stones! Tell me you you don't have any money?! Oda Nobunaga was speechless for a moment, 600 stones! That's 600 stones!

"A lot?" Yamada Masamura tilted his head and asked. Well, he really doesn't know how many, after all, this kid lived in the Jin Yuan era in his last life. Although he had seen his so-called fortune, it was difficult for him to feel that he was rich in sacks of rice.

"Nonsense! Even if you don't catch up with the good times, you can sell for 3 or 40 yuan for a stone of rice......" Oda Nobunaga looked at Yamada Masamura speechlessly, and began to give him an economic lesson. Is it just that Yamada Masamura is listening? Didn't listen. In fact, when he came to this era, he hardly felt the presence of money.

There's no way, almost all of his food, clothing, housing and transportation are used by Oda Nobunaga, and after getting Yu Da, all the economic power will be handed over to her, and if you don't have any money, you can just ask her to get it. But anyway, after a brainwashing education by Oda Nobunaga, Yamada Masamura still understood that he seemed to be rich...... There is nothing wrong with recruiting at least a few retainers. Well, the reason why he thinks so is mainly because of Oda Nobunaga's words, "The entire Maeda family is only 6,000 koku!" "You're afraid of a word in everything, aren't you?

It's just that understanding is understood, but where are the retainers so easy to find? After all, the Warring States Period and the Three Kingdoms Era are not the same, and there are not so many famous generals in the opposition to solicit you. Ha? Ordinary generals? Ahem, it's a pity that basically the Wenchen generals who have left their names in history are all retainers or descendants of a certain family. Of course, it's not that there are no people in the opposition, it's just that those people are either unborn or don't know how to shrink in that alley.

Thinking about it, he unconsciously left Nakono Castle and returned to the castle town, and after being awakened by the lively and chaotic sound, looking at the bustling town and the crowds coming and going, Yamada Masamura thought helplessly, "It seems that at this time, the only ronin who can be recruited is Shimazuo, who is completely a mystery in the first half of his life, right?" But where is he? ”

"Yo, isn't this the Overlord Pill? How? Just got back from the lord? A ** voice came from behind Yamada Masamura, and when he turned his head to look, it was Maeda Toshiya. And beside him, stood a teenager who looked taller than him.

The boy was dressed in an ordinary samurai suit, with an unknown fur coat over it, and a large pile of ornaments hanging on his body. At this time, he was looking at Yamada Masamura with a scrutinizing look. Well, the reason why it is said that a person who is taller than the Maeda Toshiya is a teenager is because this kid is completely a little ghost, and you can see that kind at a glance.

"Uh, Inuchiyo, who is this non-mainstream imp? It's quite arrogant~" Yamada Masamura looked at this little ghost funny and asked Maeda Toshiya, but he already had a certain conjecture in his heart, but he had to ask Maeda Toshiya to confirm it, after all, strictly speaking, these two people are uncles and nephews, and they should be a lot older than ever.

"This kid?" When Maeda Toshiya heard this, he immediately introduced with a bitter face, "This is my nephew Sobei, alas, don't look at this little ghost who looks so tall, that character is simply ...... Well...... That's right, that's the non-mainstream you said! Nima, I didn't dare to wear it like this back then! "Maeda Toshi's mouthful of Internet words, it seems that he was poisoned by Yamada Masamura quite deeply.

"Hey, hey! Uncle, what do you mean you don't dare to wear like this? Don't you think I'm dressed very handsome? Don't think I don't know, you, His Highness Nobunaga, and this Yamada-sama were all famous Owari wonders! Why don't you say something nice about me? Zong Bingwei said with a resentful face, that look, matched with his childish face and tall figure...... Well, it's hard to describe.

However, Yamada Masamura's attention was not on Sobei's complaints, but on analyzing Maeda Toshiie's words. "Sobei ...... Nima, is Keiji Maeda's young name called this? It's just a cheat......" Yamada Masamura thought helplessly, then took a closer look at Sobei and decided to continue the temptation.

Thinking of this, Yamada Masamura suddenly smiled and said, "Zongbei is right, he is also a descendant of our Wonders, and we can't disdain their efforts because we have retired." Yamada Masamura dug out his mind for words of praise, but he just ...... Well, he really didn't know how to praise Sobei for his outfit. Even if Yamada Masamura looks at the foreign fashions of later generations without any sense of identity, he will not find it so weird.

"Okay, Overlord Pill, don't get used to him, this kid is about to be spoiled by my brother at home. If this continues, God knows what else this kid will do. "Maeda Toshi's family still looks bitter, and it looks like they were pitted by the Zongbing Guard.

Hearing this, Yamada Masamura immediately asked, "Brother? Could it be Lijiu-sama? ”

"yes."

"Sure enough! He must be Keiji Maeda! Yamada Masamura thought to himself. Although he doesn't know Maeda Toshihisa very well, but because he likes the relationship between the character of Maeda Keiji, he still remembers a little bit, and the clearest point is that Maeda Toshihisa has no heirs, so he has to pass on Maeda Keiji.

After confirming his identity, Yamada Masamura immediately smiled and said, "In that case, why don't you let Zongbei be my retainer?" It just so happened that the kid from Master Ji asked me to hurry up and recruit some retainers. After speaking, he looked at Maeda Toshiya with a look of anticipation.

It's just that Maeda Toshiie, who thought he would be full of promises, was stunned when he heard this, and then shook his head, "Sobei is the only son of my brother, and I will be your retainer...... Well, at least I can't be the master. Maeda Toshiya said apologetically.

Hearing this, Yamada Masamura was immediately a little disappointed, but he didn't give up, "Hmph, I'll go visit that guy from Riku tomorrow." If he doesn't agree, hum, I remember that the current head of the Maeda family is still the old man of Maeda Toshimasa, right? Yamada Masamura thought to himself.