109. Serve as a lobbyist
"You're just waiting here! The lord will come to see you at any time. After saying that, the little surname who led the way left.
"Ah~~~!" After a long yawn, I sat down listlessly. Seriously! I'm getting more and more tired of Oda Nobunaga now! Remembering one out for no reason, the orders issued are often incredibly confusing, and they never consider the feelings of others! For example, today, because last night was the candle in the cave room of me and the warbler, I slept late, and in the early morning I was hugging the warbler's delicate, silky and extremely elastic carcass to enjoy the beauty of life...... It's good to die! As soon as it was dawn, Oda Nobunaga's heralds knocked on the door of my house, and not only me, but also my neighbors were shocked. The order does not allow the slightest delay, tell me to go to Honmaru to see him immediately! What would you think if this happened to you? He doesn't sleep himself and doesn't let others sleep, it's really ...... It's so dictatorial!
"You're here!" At this moment, Oda Nobunaga walked in and sat down on the main seat. "You don't seem to be in good spirits!"
"Yes!" I bothered and said, "Subordinate...... My subordinates have been sleeping deprived lately! "It was only with a hard deal that I got the yawn back from my lips.
"Really?" He stared at me with bloodshot eyes. "Aren't you spending all your energy on that new lady Ru?"
"Look at what you said!" Hearing the thorn in his words, I hurriedly said, "When and when is I not thinking about the revitalization of my family?" It's just that I've been in a bad mood lately, and I'm just a little sleepy! ”
"Oh, really?" Oda Nobunaga said in a nasal voice. "The territory is almost gone, and you can still sleep?"
"Really? Inabayama Castle has seen the difference? I said "unexpectedly". "Then I will order my men to bring the deed and return it to the lord! It's really bad luck this time......" I said with a sad sigh. Joke! I'm not a "chick now", and I want to shake me up.
"Tell someone!" After a pause, he said, "You can call someone to take over the new territory, I have already informed the Department of Household Affairs!" ”
"What's going on?" I asked "strangely". "My lord! You've confused me. ”
"What's going on? Did you know if you won? Oda Nobunaga's voice rose steeply an octave. Don't you really know?! I don't know if you still dare to be down-to-earth at this time?! ”
"My lord! You've wronged me! I said with a sad face. I've been staying in Komakiyama Castle all the time, and I've never left a single step. How would I know about Minong? ”
"You really don't know? Okay, come here! He sat there and waved at me.
"Yes!" I took a few steps forward.
"Closer!"
"Yes!" I was caught off guard again.
"You slippery!" Oda Nobunaga suddenly jumped up, stepped on the low table in front of him, and reached out with both hands to grab my collar and lift it up. "I don't know you dared to predict five days ago?! If you don't know, you dare to bet on the territory?! I don't know why your side is the same day as the Takenaka Hanbei Castle?! Say! Did he give you advance notice?! Or...... You two simply did this in conspiracy?! What exactly is the relationship between the two of you?! You dare to pretend to play me here!! He shouted angrily.
"Cough, cough, cough...... You ...... first? Let go of the ...... I can't get up...... Angry! Listen...... I explain! "Although I struggled as hard as I could, it was obvious that I was not on the same level as Oda Nobunaga in terms of physical strength. At first he really scared me away, but then I had to admire his imagination.
"Then you can say it!" Oda Nobunaga carried me and shook me for a long time, probably a little tired, and threw me back to the ground.
"Ahem, ahem...... Lord! You've wronged me! "I finally managed to catch my breath." How could I possibly have any tacit understanding with him? Am I likely to take such a big risk just for the sake of this 1,200 stone territory? If I really have any internal communication with the Takenaka Hanbei, then I can't achieve greater benefits by what I do? Consider, my lord: if I were so sure, I would have pulled him over! You've promised half a Mino reward, and will there be a greater profit than that? How much is half a Mino? That's 270,000 stones! If I really have that much power to make this happen, if not half of it, at least a quarter is fine! No matter how bad my Star Loyal Guards are, the difference between 60,000 or 70,000 stones and 1,200 stones can still be clearly distinguished! ”
"You're not without a certain amount of truth!" Oda Nobunaga pondered for a while and then said slowly. "But I just can't understand: how can a person who has spent so much effort and taken so much risk have no intentions? It's completely illogical! Other than that...... The most suspicious thing is you! "He's eyeing me again." Hanbei Takenaka's behavior is so weird, and you would have known it beforehand! Since he was able to return the city to Saito Ryuko regardless of the territory of more than 200,000 stones, would it be impossible for you to give up the opportunity to develop and deceive me of this thousand two hundred stones?! ”
"My lord! That's not what he said...... "Seeing that he was going to be excited again, I hurriedly rushed to say: "It is natural for individuals to seek benefits for themselves, but it also divides time, land, and things!" When encountering the rise and fall of the country, if he still only thinks about his own interests, then he is at least not a responsible person! ”
"Do you think Hanbei Takenaka is a responsible person?" Oda Nobunaga asked, staring at me.
"I think he is!" I nodded hurriedly. "Judging from past examples, he is a very talented person, and most of such people are generally arrogant, but Takenaka Hanbei has never fought for himself! In the past two years, the family has repeatedly lost the war against Mino, among which the Takenaka half-guard should be the first to take the lead, but he has never received any reward! This kind of thing has long been turned over on others, but he is still the same. Even in this case, I think his motive is not just as simple as Mamoru Ando being his father-in-law, but because the conflict between Saito Ryuxing and the 'Mino Three' will directly lead to the split of Mino's forces! Hanbei Takenaka may have a cold heart for the Saito family, but he still has a deep affection for Mino who grew up in Si! ”
"Are you a responsible person?" Somehow, he suddenly came up with such a sentence.
"Of course!" I know there can be no hesitation at this time. "The loyalty of his subordinates is visible every day! I ......"
"Don't talk about those useless ones! I knew it was a vain question......" Oda Nobunaga interrupted me impatiently. "I'm intrigued by this guy! Since you are his 'confidant', go and pull him over for me!" ”
"What?!" I exclaimed, "stunned". "The lord has already promised half of the country, and he is not moved! How can I ......"
"That's your own business!" He said irresponsibly.
"It's risky just to sneak into Mino!" I said with a sad face.
"That's your own business, too!" Oda Nobunaga shrugged his shoulders indifferently.
"Then ......," I thought for a moment and said, "if the subordinates succeed, can the lord agree to the next condition?" ”
"What? You're too greedy! He shouted. You've just added 1,200 stone to your territory! ”
"Don't worry! I'm not going to increase my territory or ask for a promotion! I hurriedly explained. My request is only for the sake of serving the Lord better! ”
"That'...... All right! ”