Because Oda Nobunaga moved the castle to Azuchi, I haven't been here in Gibu (formerly Inabayama Castle) for four or five years. Actually, I didn't live here for long, because not long after taking Mino, I was asked by Ashikaga Yoshiaki to raise troops to go to Rakuro and fight for the world! And after that time, I began to act as the city lord, the city lord, the guardian generation, and the guard, until it became today's Xihai exploration topic, and the place where I should have lived permanently has become a "post station" to rest back and forth.

Speaking of details, the original Inabayama Castle was still captured under my strategy, and when you think about it, after experiencing such a close relationship, it has gone with the weather, and the encounter in this life is really amazing! However, it is not only people and things or places, but also many relationships between people.

Gibu Castle is still the same Gibu Castle that it was originally located, and it is still majestic and magnificent on Mt. Inaba, but after getting used to seeing the grandeur of Azuchi Castle, it seems that it no longer has the same good feeling here as it did back then! It's the same with people: as long as the horizon is open, everything is nothing.

As the host, Oda Nobutada received me here, and now this is a place that has truly become his. Just as Gibu Castle is a starting point of Azuchi Castle, Oda Nobutada also has a bit of a small Oda Nobunaga's frame style, and the word "master" is used very definitely, that is, the master of the world.

Oda Nobutada urged me to sit side by side with him on the throne, but I refused to say yes. After a lot of pushing and conclining, a seat was added to the position of the upper hand obliquely, which can be regarded as the identity of half host and half guest. There are also a lot of escorts on his side, the main ones are Inaba Kachitetsu and Ando Morisa. This time, Akechi Mitsuhide and others were monitoring the movement in front, so they didn't take this "turning back".

"Your Highness the Stars, I salute you, please take care of this battle!" Oda Nobutada, who was younger than me, reacted faster than me, and let him grab the first glass of wine before me.

"I don't dare to accept such respect from the young master, it really makes me honestly afraid!" I placed the cup on the table and pressed the rim with my palm, shaking my head resolutely. I don't usually have this kind of respect for people of the same rank, let alone Oda Nobutada!

"This ......" Oda Nobutada looked embarrassed there, hesitated for a long time and sighed, and slowly put down the cup in his hand. This battle was fought against Takeda through the Dongshan Road, which really fulfilled the saying that 'there is a long way to go'. I was young and knowledgeable, and I didn't know much about military affairs, and I thought that I would fully rely on your Highness Zhuxing to be a world-famous general! Now you're so kind to call me I don't know ......."

"Young master, it's not right for you to say such a thing!" For the first time, I turned my face and said "elder", and sometimes compliments can be said in the tone of a lesson. "I, the Xingqing clan, was originally a retainer of the Oda family, and I have been repeatedly promoted by the lord to have today's status. The relationship between the young lord and the lord is one and two, two and one, and your words are orders to me. This time, the lord is named as the deputy general of the road, and he wants me to do my best to assist the young master to achieve his achievements, if you have anything to say, just command! ”

"When you say that, it seems that I am hypocritical!" He took his glass and drank it himself, as if punishing himself, but he didn't make it clear. "Although the Takeda family is no longer as good as it is, the combat strength of the army is still the highest in the Eastern Kingdom, and many famous generals are still there, so it is conceivable that the war is difficult. So this time, I want His Royal Highness Lao to lead his troops to take the lead and open a way for my army, so as to achieve this miraculous feat! ”

"Not good...... It's not good......" I frowned deeply, shaking my head and saying "no", making everyone else nervous.

Regardless of whether it's true or not, this is really a sign of dependence, although the striker is hard, it is a rare honor after all. But this will be a different situation, my reputation is already greater than Oda Nobutada's, and if I take the lead again (it is not impossible to have internal factors), wouldn't no one mention him? In this way, Oda Nobunaga's meaning is completely screwed, and it really ends up being a thankless effort.

I looked around with scrutinizing eyes, and sure enough, everyone was paying close attention, and it seemed that these words did have a tentative meaning, and my heart slowly settled. Although the time was relatively short, I still took the time to listen to the plan of the Takenaka Hanbei in the little time I had to settle down in the city. After a little thought, I decided, and although it is not without hidden dangers in the long run, it is the best for now.

"Since I have been appointed to assist the young master this time, I should go all out, and there will be absolutely no excuses!" I finally opened my mouth, and my tone carried the depth of the old Cheng Mouguo. "However, the young master's arrangement seems to be inappropriate, and it is very easy to cause knots between the various troops, which is not conducive to the progress of the whole war. For the ministers, he thought: Since the lord ordered the young master to fight with me on the same road, it is better to stop separating each other. You can choose a high-profile general to be the vanguard, and choose the right troops to be under his command. Although I am traveling with the young master as a deputy general, I will come up with ideas for your reference, and all major events should be judged by the young master himself! ”

"You say that......" Oda Nobutada was a little stunned for a moment, and his obedient voice seemed to be that I was going to disrupt the entire troop structure and deploy it to him, so it seemed that he was really a veritable "main general", and all the glory and disgrace of victory and defeat fell on him alone. However, this was almost impossible for the feudal daimyos, and even Oda Nobunaga did not ask the commander of the legion to break up his own sequence. "Who do you mean to be the vanguard?" Since he couldn't figure it out, he had to continue asking.

"I'll see it," I said, ...... my gaze swept over the generals on my side, all of whom waited with composure. I think there is His Highness Inaba in charge! My words suddenly changed, and my eyes were fixed on the second person in Oda Nobutada's hand.

"Whoa......" The people were in a slight uproar, and then they all fell silent again, all waiting for Oda Nobutada to make a final decision.

Inaba Istetsu now completely belongs to the vassal wealthy clan in Oda Nobutada's domain, and his credit naturally belongs to Oda Nobutada's name, and his qualifications and fame are enough, and there will basically be no more deputy vanguard decentralization as a pioneer.

"This ......" things suddenly turned out to be too good, and Oda Nobutada was a little overwhelmed.

"His Royal Highness Inaba is extremely brave and experienced, so it is perfect for him to take on this position!" I looked at the expressions of the people over there and smiled slightly, and roughly explained my thoughts. "His Highness Inaba has been through a hundred battles, and has fought against the wealthy clans of Minami Shinano many times decades ago. Since we are walking the Higashiyama Road this time, these experiences are undoubtedly extremely valuable. Young master, please don't hesitate any longer, who else can there be in this position Sheinaba? ”

"Since His Highness Zhuxing said so, then he favors His Highness Inaba!" After all, Inaba Ischitetsu's qualifications are there, and Oda Nobutada should also be polite.

"Thank you for the trust of the young master and His Highness Zhuxing, I, Inaba Yitie, will definitely go to the soup and die forever!" Inaba came around the table and came to the middle, bowing down deeply in thanks.

In the past few years, Inaba Itchitetsu's ranking in Mino has declined, and it is not surprising that he is a little lonely, although he and Mamoru Ando have always had a good relationship, but it is not so comfortable to watch others surpass themselves for a person who has always occupied the first place. But what can be done about this, dealing with cumbersome government affairs and analyzing the situation is not his forte, and it is naturally clear who is more important to Oda Nobutada, who is walking on the ladder to the pinnacle of power.

Well, now he's got another chance at a big fight! It was a war against the Takeda family, and his glory as a pioneer would be the culmination of his life.

"I have a deep understanding of His Highness's martial arts, and I will send Hineno Hiroshi, Beehouse Rylong, and Light Sea Light to your control!" This was the first major order issued by the Rising Army, and Oda Nobutada was very formal.

"Send the 2,000 people of Fujido Gaohu over again! After all, on such a narrow and long passage, the vanguard could encounter an unexpected surprise attack at any time! "Now that I have proposed it, I have to do it to the end, and I have consciously entered the role of deputy.

"That's ...... That's good! "Although I was a little surprised that I would be so proactive, Oda Nobutada hesitated a little and immediately agreed. If you have any other advice, please continue to tell us! He continued to ask me.

"I don't dare to say it, but I can't remember it for a while!" I gently brushed my beard with my right index finger and squinted my eyes to really think about it. "My military tent follows the young master's actions, and I can ask the young master for instructions at any time if there is anything. It's just that the two armies are initially working together, and it is necessary to coordinate and unify the main emblem and token modes as soon as possible. In addition, you can discuss it slowly......"

"There is another suggestion here, please give instructions from the Lord and His Royal Highness Zhong Nayan!" This is what Takenaka Hanbei said suddenly.

"Oh......" Oda Nobutada looked at him and then at me, probably a little surprised. Could it be that my subordinates still have objections to what I do? This is not uncommon among such large forces. Handing over the command of the detailed structure is not a trivial matter, and some twists and turns are understandable. "Lord Takenaka, please speak!" Oda Nobutada naturally knew him.

"The road to Dongshan is difficult and dangerous, and the role of firearms in the attack cannot be ignored!" Speaking of which, the Takenaka half-guard glanced at Tsuda Kazuki, who sat quite far back. "Now the two iron artillery teams are working separately, which is extremely detrimental to their effectiveness. In contrast, the strength of the Zhuxing family's iron cannon is stronger, and Lord Tsuda is also a master with special expertise in this area. I think it's better to temporarily merge the iron artillery reserves of the two families into one and hand them over to him for unified command! ”

His words caused a moment of coldness, and many people speculated about what it meant. There may be many things that are so simple that people think about them and make them complicated!

"I agree with this suggestion too!" In the midst of everyone's astonishment, I made my attitude clear. "Even if he has followed me for many years, I know his abilities very well, and it will not go wrong to put the iron artillery team under his command. Besides, the iron artillery reserve team carries cannons, and they must act together with the Chinese army, and everything is still the final decision of the young master! ”

"That's it!" Oda Nobutada's voice trembled slightly, directly commanding the Stars Iron Artillery Team is something that many people only dream of!