"Father, we can't wait any longer!" Matsudaira Ieyasu looked at Oda Yoshinobu with an anxious expression, hoping to get a sentence from his mouth, "Send troops!" It's a pity that Oda Yoshinobu is still smoking his cigar unhurriedly, as if the turmoil in Mikawa at this time can be assessed in the blink of an eye. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

In other words, one day has passed since the defeat of the Ichijang army. In the past 1 day, except for Matsudaira Kintoshi and Matsudaira Shinichi who led their troops back to Fukubu Castle and Fujii Castle respectively, the Oda Army and Matsudaira Army stayed in Okazaki Castle without any movement. With this appearance, how can Matsudaira Ieyasu not be in a hurry?

"Haha~ Don't worry, it's only been 1 day, and it's still a long time~" Oda Yoshinobu said with a chuckle, without the slightest hint of urgency. Seeing that Matsudaira Ieyasu was still anxious, Oda Yoshinobu smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "Don't worry, you have to trust those retainers of yours." As long as they defend the city well, then in the case of the enemy's division of troops! It is impossible to capture any fortress in a short period of time. ”

"But......" Matsudaira Ieyasu seemed to want to say something, but looking at Oda Yoshinobu's calm appearance, he opened his mouth for a long time, but he didn't know how to say it.

In this case, the situation of the whole Mikawa, if you want to describe it in one word, it is chaos, two words are very chaotic, three words are very chaotic, and throughout September 1563, with Oda Yoshinobu and the Matsudaira army attacking the Ichisho army at night, defeating the 40,000 Ichijo army in one fell swoop, Mikawa seems to be incarnated into the Shura hell, and the war is constantly staged in Mikawa almost every day. Countless Matsudaira clan traitors gathered the followers of the sect who fought for their faith, and constantly attacked the surrounding Matsudaira clan territory.

Faced with an enemy with absolute numerical superiority, the lords of these castles could only pray for Matsudaira Ieyasu's reinforcements to come quickly, in addition to holding on to the castle. Yes, it was to pray, because under the siege of the enemy, they did not even have a chance to break through the encirclement and go to Okazaki for help.

Almost every day, Matsudaira Ieyasu would go to the room where Yoshinobu Oda lived to ask for troops, but each time he ended up disappointed. Later, many of the Matsudaira family's retainers even began to feel that the reason why Oda Yoshinobu did nothing was because he didn't know how to calm the chaotic situation, so he was just stalling here and waiting for Oda Nobunaga's reinforcements.

It's just that after hearing this rumor, Matsudaira Ieyasu immediately called those retainers over and taught them a harsh lesson, and took them to Oda Yoshinobu to plead guilty. In this regard, Oda Yoshinobu only smiled and expressed his understanding, and did not blame them. It's just that even so, Oda Yoshinobu still didn't have any intention of sending troops.

"Mother, the child is really stupid and can't understand the father's thoughts, so I can only come to trouble the mothers, I hope the mothers can solve the children's doubts!" Matsudaira Ieyasu prostrated himself in front of Li Huamei and Tsuru and prayed with a sad face, as if he had been wronged. Hawkers, although he is indeed wronged now.

Hearing this, Li Huamei and He glanced at each other, and both saw the helplessness in each other's eyes. Obviously, for Matsudaira Ieyasu, a "child", they still can't accept it in their hearts. After all, there is not much difference between them in terms of age alone.

However, after all, Matsudaira Ieyasu is the son of Oda Yoshinobu himself, and he is also Yu Da's biological son, even if there is no Oda Yoshinobu, for the sake of Yu Da's face, they can only bear such a title.

"Loose ...... Ieyasu, in fact, the lord did this for a reason. Li Huamei thought about it, and still told Matsudaira Ieyasu about Oda Yoshinobu's plan.

Hawkers, speaking of which, Oda Yoshinobu's idea is quite simple, that is, to use this time to make Mikawa completely surrender to the rule of the Matsudaira family.

Well, it seems a little hard to understand this, but as long as Mikawa is in the situation, it is not difficult to understand the meaning of this sentence. Matsudaira Ieyasu was the Okazaki Castle that was forcibly captured by the Imagawa Army after the barrel narrows.

This situation, to be honest, is quite unkind. After all, your own lord has just died, but you directly led troops to attack your own city? Although it is true that this castle has always belonged to your Matsudaira family before, and Imagawa Yoshimoto also promised to reward Matsudaira Ieyasu with Mikawa Ichikoku after the capture of Owari, but after all, is that the future?

So, in fact, Matsudaira Ieyasu has been in a very awkward position after retaking Okazaki. In order to alleviate this embarrassment, he has been acting as the vanguard of the Imagawa family's war faction, constantly arming and constantly shouting to avenge Imagawa Yoshimoto.

But even so, his dominance in Mikawa at that time was at best a territory around Okazaki. Elsewhere, it depends on whether the local tycoons want to listen to his orders. Just like the Sakai family, although Sakai Tadaji was loyal to Matsudaira Ieyasu, because the Sakai family governor Sakai Tadashi was loyal to the Imagawa clan, the orders of the Matsudaira family could not play any role in the Sakai family's territory at all. As for the Dongsanhe side, it is even more out of reach.

But then, after Matsudaira Ieyasu recognized the situation, or rather, under the joint pressure of Imagawa Shin and Oda Nobunaga, Matsudaira Ieyasu finally made a forced choice and surrendered to the Oda family. At this time, Matsudaira Ieyasu finally unified the entire Mikawa with the help of the Oda family. It's just that this unification is still only on the surface.

At that time, for both the Oda family and the Imagawa family, the existence of the Mikawa Matsudaira family was only a buffer between the two families. The Oda family wanted to attack Mino with all their might, and the Imagawa family didn't want to go to war with the Oda family. At such times, the existence of the Matsudaira family is necessary.

It's just that this kind of identity obviously means that it is impossible for the Oda family to spend much effort to help the Matsudaira family completely pacify Mikawa. Occasionally supporting the funds is already benevolent and righteous. Therefore, in fact, the Matsudaira family's dominance over Mikawa is not much stronger than before. Of course, under the banner of the Oda family, many of Matsudaira Ieyasu's orders did not threaten the interests of many wealthy families in Mikawa, but they did not receive any obstacles, and they were much better than before.

Just like the Kira clan in Higashi-Mikawa, Matsudaira Ieyasu's orders can now take effect in that place, which is something that Matsudaira Ieyasu can't think of until he subjugates the Oda family.

It's just that this level of domination, whether for the Oda family or for Matsudaira Ieyasu, is meaningless, Oda Nobunaga knows it, Matsudaira Ieyasu knows it, and Oda Yoshinobu knows it too. Matsudaira Ieyasu wants to restore the glory of the Matsudaira family in the past, and after the Oda family is frustrated by Mino, they no longer need a simple buffer, but a Matsudaira family that can really help them on the battlefield.

Therefore, although Oda Nobunaga did not say it, after defeating the 40,000 troops of the Ichitsu Army, Oda Yoshinobu had such an idea, that is, to take advantage of this opportunity to help Matsudaira Ieyasu completely rule Mikawa.

Hawkers, it is said that this kid was quite unfriendly to Matsudaira Ieyasu back then, but now under Matsudaira Ieyasu's constant respect and flattery, as well as a trace of guilt from his mother, wife and sister, Oda Yoshinobu's unhappiness with Matsudaira Ieyasu has long disappeared completely.

After all, the reason why Matsudaira Ieyasu is unhappy is only because this kid finally got Oda Nobunaga's world. And compared to Oda Nobunaga's legendary experience, Matsudaira Ieyasu's experience of winning the world is just the result of the fact that there is no tiger and monkey in the mountains to claim the king.

"This ......" Matsudaira Ieyasu was a little excited when he heard Li Huamei's words, but he looked at Li Huamei more puzzled and asked, "In that case, why didn't my father send troops?" ”

"It's not because of you?!" Li Huamei glanced at Matsudaira Ieyasu helplessly and said, Matsudaira Ieyasu was completely confused.

Seeing this, Li Huamei shook her head and smiled bitterly, "You are still a disciple of Master Taiyuan, why can't you even see this thing, are you really a fan of the authorities?" ”

"The child is stupid, please solve the confusion of the mother!" Matsudaira Ieyasu bowed to the ground and said respectfully.

"Alas, I don't actually blame you, after all, you are also for the Matsudaira clan, but your methods are too crude and direct." Li Huamei said with a sigh.

It turned out that Oda Yoshinobu had not sent troops, and allowed the Ichito army to continue to attack the castle on the side of the Matsudaira family, with only one purpose, that is, attrition. It consumes the strength of the Ichijun army, and also consumes the strength of the Matsudaira family.

Hawkers, it sounds like it's quite weird, and it's not difficult to understand the strength of the Ichijun, but why should the strength of the Matsudaira family be consumed? If it's all gone, then even if the three rivers are pacified, what will be left of the Matsudaira family?

Just, what if only half of it was consumed? Or to exhaust their strength to the point where they can be completely suppressed by the Matsudaira family?

"Ieyasu, I know all the policies you have implemented in Mikawa, and I have to say that your policies are really too ......" Li Huamei couldn't help but shake her head halfway through speaking, "If it weren't for the support of a large number of loyal ministers of the Matsudaira family and the coercion of the Oda family, I'm afraid you wouldn't have been able to sit in Mikawa's position for a few days." ”

"The child knows his mistake......" Matsudaira Ieyasu heard this, and hurriedly said with a panicked look.

"You have to remember that you can't rush things to the ground, because that will only lead to all kinds of trouble. This time, in addition to the Imagawa family's behind-the-scenes instructions and the manipulation of the Ichijo sect, the policies you implemented in Mikawa are also one of the biggest reasons. Seeing this, Li Huamei said something.

"Thank you, Mother, for the reminder." Matsudaira Ieyasu said respectfully.

"Well, don't worry, it is estimated that it will not be long before the lord will send troops. Previously, you were able to rule Mikawa with the help of the Oda clan and the support of those retainers loyal to the Matsudaira clan. Therefore, the lord decided to take advantage of this time to weaken their power so that you can rule the three rivers with your own power. Li Huamei stated the purpose of Oda Yoshinobu.

After a pause, she said again, "The reason why I didn't tell you is very simple, this matter is not very nice to say at such a time...... Although there is no blood relationship, the lord has already regarded you as his child, so your father has decided to bear the infamy that this matter may attract in the future. ”

So the child was so stupid that he couldn't understand his father's painstaking efforts. Please rest assured, Mother-sama, from now on, Mikawa, no! It is the entire Matsudaira family, and they will definitely stand firmly behind their father and fight the world for him, and they will never give up! Matsudaira Ieyasu said loudly.

Well, this sentence sounds like something like that...... You must know that you, Matsudaira Ieyasu, are a retainer of the Oda family, how can you say such words of loyalty to Oda Yoshinobu?

It's just that Li Huamei seems to be very satisfied with Matsudaira Ieyasu's statement, "Very good, you have to remember what you said today!" Li Huamei said with a smile.

"Yes!" Matsudaira Ieyasu replied respectfully. Then, he got up and left.

"Sister, isn't it good for you to hide from your lord......" After Matsudaira Ieyasu left, Tsuru immediately turned his head and asked Li Huamei in a low voice. Hawkers, when Matsudaira Ieyasu came, Li Huamei had already asked everyone to retreat, but she didn't worry about the ears on the wall.

"Sister, it's really inappropriate to do this, after all, Matsudaira Ieyasu is nominally a retainer of the Oda family, but what I did just now is obviously to show favor to him in the name of the lord." Li Huamei said in a low voice.

"Yes, it's really inappropriate to do this, even if the relationship between His Highness and the lord is good, and the lord and Ieyasu have the name of father and son, but if this reaches the ears of His Highness, even if he doesn't suspect anything, he must be very dissatisfied in his heart!" Tsuru whispered.

In any power of any era, if the relationship between one powerful minister and another powerful minister in the family is too close, it will definitely provoke the displeasure of the monarch. It's like the Maeda family, the Sasa family, and the Shibata family, who wanted to marry Oda Yoshinobu when his child was born, but in the end, it was just talk.

"Sister, don't worry, it's impossible for Matsudaira Ieyasu to tell this matter, and it's even more impossible for us." Li Huamei blinked her eyes and said with a smile on her face. "Moreover, I don't really want to do anything rebellious by doing this, it's just that in my family, I can have a few more people to help the lord speak."

"You also know the character of the lord, although it has changed a lot now, but in his bones he still looks down on the people of the world. I'm worried that the Guild won't clash with other important ministers because of this kind of personality in the future. At that time, although the relationship between His Royal Highness and the lord is very good, and there is the support of Niwa and Maeda-sama, but in case the other party also has the support of a large number of retainers, I don't want the lord to suffer a loss! Li Huamei said in the end, but she showed the appearance of a little woman, and she couldn't help laughing when she saw it.

"You girl, in the end, it was for such a reason......" Tsuru smiled helplessly.

(To be continued.) )