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Imagawa Yoshimoto stayed in the study, holding a book in his hand and watching quietly. This book is based on the "Imagawa Kana Catalog" formulated by his grandfather Imagawa clan and the teachings and guidance of his teacher Taiyuan Yukisai.

Well, let's ignore this rather cheating name, at least, the impact of this book on the Imagawa family is not lost to his grandfather Imagawa clan at all.

In fact, this book is a policy promulgated by Imagawa Yoshimoto after he succeeded to the throne of the family, emphasizing internal affairs, organizing the nominal hierarchy, strengthening the management of industrial and commercial workers, and establishing a transportation system. At the same time, a perfect relationship between the retainers and the military and the people was established, and most importantly, the law that belonged to the Imagawa family was withdrawn.

These policies made the business in the Imagawa family's territory unusually prosperous, and on the surface, the Imagawa family had a total of 700,000 stone in Junyuansan, but in fact, if the business income was added, the troops he could mobilize far exceeded this range. This is also why, in the absence of Mikawa, the Imagawa family can always compete with the two Warring States lords, Takeda and Hojo.

And even so, Imagawa Yoshimoto still reads the book every day to see where there are possible changes. This is a habit he has always had, even on the day of Taiyuan Xuezhai's death, it has not changed. Perhaps, this is the reason why Imagawa Yoshimoto was able to lead the Imagawa family to become the overlord of Tokaido.

"Sand ...... Sand...... Sand ......"

A slight friction sound came, Imagawa Yoshimoto put down the book, covered his forehead with his right hand and shouted helplessly, "Shizhen, let me in!" ”

The words landed, and the friction sound disappeared in an instant, and after a while, a handsome man walked in with a reluctant expression. "Father." The man said with a depressed face. His name is Imagawa Shin, and he is the eldest son of Imagawa Yoshimoto and the young master of the Imagawa family.

"Shi Zhen, I remember telling you to read well, right?" Imagawa Yoshimoto turned to look at Imagawa Shin and sighed. Since the death of Taiyuan Xuesai, Imagawa Yoshimoto has not found another teacher for Imagawa Shima. On the one hand, he felt that it was difficult for other people's level to meet his requirements, and on the other hand, there was no one at home who could control this little overlord except Taiyuan Xuezhai and himself.

"I've read it a long time ago~" Imagawa Shin rolled his eyes and said with a sly face, "Didn't you say that you can't die studying, Father, Lord?" That's why the child plans to go out to understand the people's feelings, so that he can have a deeper understanding of what the book says~"

"You......" Imagawa Yoshimoto lightly tapped Imagawa's forehead, looked at him a little helplessly and said, "I'm afraid you went to a girl's boudoir to understand the people's feelings, right?" ”

Imagawa Yoshimoto knows his son too well, doing nothing all day long, indulging in women's sex, and being diligent in having fun. There is no concern for government affairs, military, diplomacy and other matters related to the survival of the family.

Hawkers, if the Imagawa clan really doesn't have any talent, then he doesn't bother to care about Imagawa Yoshimoto playing like this, after all, with the current financial resources and status of the Imagawa family, it's not that he can't afford to raise a master who is idle and only knows how to eat, drink and have fun.

But the key is that Imagawa is really very similar to himself, talented and talented, and songs, tea ceremony, Chinese poetry, and even Keju are first-class good players. Although in military and diplomatic terms, the Imagawa clan really did not have the opportunity to show himself, but in terms of domestic affairs, he has already begun to make a difference.

In order to train himself as a successor, Imagawa Yoshimoto began to hand over many internal affairs to Imagawa Shin a few years ago. And although Imagawa is still addicted to fun, even so, these government affairs are still handled by him very well. Not only was Imagawa Yoshimoto very satisfied, but he was also appreciated by many retainers.

Therefore, Imagawa Yoshimoto very much hopes that the Imagawa clan can really take on the heavy responsibility, but unfortunately, he has only had all kinds of helplessness and sighs all along.

"Father, don't talk nonsense!" When the Imagawa clan heard this, he immediately jumped up in a hurry, even if he really thought so, he couldn't admit it!

"Forget it, come here." Imagawa Yoshimoto didn't bother to argue with Imagawa Shin anymore, so he beckoned and said. Hearing this, although the Imagawa clan was unwilling, he had to come over and sit down.

"Although the family has reached an alliance with Takeda and Hojo, they have not dared to move lightly. After all, the death of Teacher Taiyuan makes it difficult to guarantee that there is any second heart between the two families. However, now, Takeda is busy fighting with the Uesugi family, and Hojo is busy restoring the economy of the territory, so it is a good time for the official family to send troops to Owari. Imagawa Yoshimoto said softly.

"Hmm......" Imagawa nodded with a serious look on his face, just a casual look......

"Bang!"

"Ouch!"

The Imagawa clan really covered his head and screamed in pain, on the other side, Imagawa Yoshimoto helplessly held the murder weapon--[Imagawa Kana Catalog and Addition], tsk, it seems that this book can not only govern the country, but also beat people~

"Alright, don't pretend." Imagawa Yoshimoto waited for a while, and found that Imagawa was still crying out over there, and immediately said helplessly. As he spoke, he ignored Imagawa Shin and asked directly, "Shin, now you tell me, why did the family take down Owari ......?"

Blinking, Imagawa looked at Imagawa Yoshimoto with a strange expression, as if shocked by his question. However, seeing Imagawa Yoshimoto looking at him and waiting for an answer, he could only say helplessly, "Back to my father, my family is currently allied with Takeda and Hojo, and occupies Mikawa, where will I fight if I don't fight Owari?" ”

After speaking, Imagawa Shin had a helpless expression on his face, as if he was asking Imagawa Yoshimoto, "What kind of rotten question, why are you embarrassed to ask." ”

It's just that, hearing this, Imagawa Yoshimoto slowly shook his head, "No, the reason why this family is allied with Takeda and Hojo is so that they can attack Owari without any worries, not because after the alliance, they can only attack Owari." It's a matter of prioritization...... Even the occupation of the three rivers is also for this reason. ”

"Uh......" Imagawa looked at Imagawa Yoshimoto blankly, as if he didn't understand the meaning of Imagawa Yoshimoto's words at all.

"Hehe~ You don't even understand this question, do you dare to say that you have read all the books? The book, it's not like you're done by turning to the last page......" Seeing this, Imagawa Yoshimoto chuckled and admonished.

"Yes, the child knows that he is wrong...... "Imagawa really lowered his head very cooperatively, looking well-behaved and honest.

"Hmm~" For the Imagawa clan to really admit his mistake, Imagawa Yoshimoto nodded with satisfaction, and then explained.

It turned out that the idea of Owari was an idea that Imagawa Yoshimoto had for a long time, specifically when he had not yet succeeded the family governor. At that time, he was summoned by his father, Imagawa Shihui, and returned to Suruga with his teacher, Taiyuan Yukisai, who was still called Jiuying Seiju at that time. On the way, I passed by Owari.

At that time, he was full of affection for the rich and prosperous Owari. After returning to Suruga, seeing the decline of Suruga made him even more full of lust for Owari. With its vast fertile plains and many rivers and rivers, Owari is undoubtedly one of Japan's leading grain producers. Subsequently, thanks to the efforts of Oda Nobutata and Nobuhide, the gradually prosperous business circles of Tsushima and Atsuta made Owari a stone height of 170,000 koku in the lower four counties, but had a mobilization power of more than 400,000 koku.

"So, whether it's your father, you or Mr. Taiyuan, there is only one reason why you want to attack Owari, money and food?" Imagawa Shin looked at Imagawa Yoshimoto in surprise and asked.

"Not bad! You have to remember! In troubled times, it is not that the more territory the better, just like a barren place like Mikawa, no matter how much it is occupied, in the end it is just a burden to the family. Only a rich and prosperous country is a land that is worth paying everything for and occupying. Imagawa Yoshimoto said loudly.

"Because! No matter what kind of war, the final competition is not the number of samurai, the loyalty and courage of the retainers, or the level of the family...... But...... Money! Grain! Imagawa Yoshimoto said in the end, an inexplicable momentum appeared on his body, which made Imagawa really want to surrender inexplicably.

"Is this my father's way of troubled times? Money and food ...... Got it! Imagawa said respectfully as he bowed to the ground.

"Very well, then you can go down." Imagawa Yoshimoto nodded and said. And after Imagawa Shin left, Imagawa Yoshimoto buried his head in the pile of books again.

In 1558, another year passed, and Imagawa Yoshimoto still had no intention of attacking Owari. No, it should be said that there are no plans for a decisive battle with the Oda family.

Sunpu Castle.

"According to Yuanxin's report, if Mikawa wants to form a strong enough combat force, then I'm afraid it will take two more years. It's too long...... And you can't put all your hopes on the other side of the Three Rivers. Imagawa Yoshimoto's index finger kept tapping on the table, and his mind kept thinking.

"According to the current mobilization capacity of the family, it is estimated that there are less than 20,000 troops, and it should be enough for these people to attack Owari, but Minono's Tsuchiki Dragon will definitely not watch Owari be taken down by me......"

"It seems that we need to increase the attraction of displaced people...... However, you can't just wait for ......" Imagawa Yoshimoto finally made a decision.

The training ground of Nakono Castle.

Hundreds of Grim Reapers, dressed in black armor and holding wooden knives, looked ahead expressionlessly.

On the opposite side, the Ashigaru troops, who also had about 100 people, gathered there, with a lot of spears and bows and arrows. However, compared to the Death Reapers, their formation was obviously much looser.

The weapons of both sides are specially made, and the places where they were originally killed are coated with white powder, which is used to judge the results.

"Attack!" With an order from the left of the island, the two sides immediately rushed towards each other. The ashigaru kept shouting, trying to overwhelm the other side with their morale, but what about the Grim Reapers? There was silence, and there was no change in expression, and he rushed towards the enemy so quietly.

"Archery!" At the sound of an order, the bow and arrow shot out one after another. Although there were no samurai on either side because it was training, there were still elected generals in the Ashigaru army. On the other hand, on the side of the Reapers, whether it was Dao Zuojin or the other two, they did not choose any generals, and they were not even allowed to elect the future themselves.

However, despite the harsh conditions, the Reaper did not cause any confusion because of this. This is true for openings and charges, as well as for arrows fired by the opponent.

"Bang bang bang!"

Without an order, the Grim Reapers, who were in the front row, waved their wooden knives and knocked out the attacking arrows. At the same time, the Reaper still maintained a rapid forward speed, and the formation was not chaotic at all.

"Hmm...... Not bad~" Yamada Masamura on the side nodded with satisfaction when he saw this. Although he hadn't seen the real enemy situation yet, this scene alone already made him feel that the training was not in vain.

"Hehe~The show is still to come~" Keiji Maeda said with a smile.

When Yamada Masamura heard this, he smiled casually, and looked intently at the form on the field.

On the field, the two sides were finally about to meet each other, but when there were still about 10 meters left, the Grim Reapers suddenly dispersed, as if they were planning to directly surround the Ashigaru team.

"Turn! Veer! The temporary selection of the Ashigaru team general shouted.

It's just that...... Compared to the turning speed of the gun array, the Reaper's movement speed is undoubtedly faster. Soon, many Grim Reapers, rounded the sides of the gun array.

The so-called gun forest is that countless ashigaru spears are constantly superimposed in front of them, forming a dense formation like a forest. In a frontal attack, they only need to hold the spear and keep sprinting, until they stop, and then keep slapping the opponent with a spear more than 3 meters long.

And when this formation is charging, the weaker point is the flanks. After all, a spear more than 3 meters long, how could an ordinary person charge sideways? So the troops in the back were all charging with guns in a vertical position. Under normal circumstances, even if the flank is attacked, the ashigaru on both sides can quickly lower their spears to defend against the attack.

However, this situation is limited to the general situation. If the enemy is fast enough, it's like the Grim Reaper today...... I saw that when the Reaper rushed to the flank of the Ashigaru, they immediately launched a fierce charge. Although the ashigaru on the flanks reacted and lowered his spear, the density was obviously not comparable to that of the front.

And once the spear can't form a certain density, the threat level will instantly drop to a very terrifying level. At least, they were completely unable to stop the Death Reapers, who were far superior to them in speed, strength, and martial arts.

I saw that the god of death was scattered, and when he found the right time, he rushed into the formation of the ashigaru, and the wooden knife in his hand slashed and slashed quickly. After a while, a small opening was cleared for more Grim Reapers. And when a large number of Grim Reapers rushed into the gun array, the result was ...... It was already able to be predicted.

"Hmm...... It's not bad~" Yamada Masamura watched this competition happily, and he was very satisfied with the fact that the Grim Reaper could have this kind of performance without the leadership of a samurai. Especially, when Shiraki Yukihisa reported the results of the battle, he was even more satisfied.

"Lord, the Ashigaru team has been wiped out, 5 people are slightly injured by the Grim Reaper, and 0 are seriously injured and killed!" Shiraki Yukihisa said loudly.

(To be continued.) )