Chapter Eighty-Four: A Year of Sorrow

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"Nobuyuki, you've done too much this time. In any case, if you want to send troops, you must obtain the consent of His Highness. If even you, the people, disregard the majesty of His Highness so much, what will the retainers think? Oda Nobumitsu looked at Oda Nobuyuki and said with a sigh.

"Uncle! As you can see, my brother has been paying little attention to government affairs for the sake of equalizing the affairs of adults recently. If he moves slowly, what if Oda Shinji directly reverses? Won't the prestige of this family be lost even more at that time?! Oda Nobuyuki pleaded loudly.

"You ......" Oda Nobumitsu was speechless for a while when he heard this. Oda Nobuyuki was quibbling, he could naturally hear it, but if he continued to say so, then the relationship between the two would undoubtedly break down because of this. In this way, all his previous efforts were in vain.

Since Oda Nobunaga succeeded to the throne, Oda Nobumitsu has never cared who is the governor of the Oda family. But since Oda Nobuhide chose Oda Nobunaga, Oda Nobumitsu will try to support Oda Nobunaga. Because, he only wants to see the Oda family become stronger and stronger, and the rest has nothing to do with him!

"Nobuyuki, can't you work with Nobunaga to strengthen the Oda family?" Oda Nobumitsu kept persuading, "You can also see, Nobunaga has really done well in the past few years, although his behavior is sometimes more Meng Lang, but most of the time, it is still very ......good" Oda Nobumitsu very much wants to see Oda Nobuyuki can let go of his ambitions and work together with Oda Nobunaga to lead the Oda family, just like he and his brother Oda Nobuhide did at the beginning.

For Oda Nobumitsu's persuasion, Oda Nobumitsu was just silent. It's not that he was moved, it's just that Oda Nobuyitsu's seniority and family status are too big, and Oda Nobuyuki can only listen obediently even if he doesn't want to.

It's just this kind of practice, but Oda Nobuyitsu mistakenly thought that Oda Nobuyuki listened to his words, and persuaded him even harder. It's just that he didn't notice that under Oda Nobuyuki's lowered head, his eyes were flashing with resentment and jealousy.

"Why? Why is everyone so supportive of Nobunaga's fool? Isn't he just lucky? Without the support of pit vipers. Without that wild seed's martial arts, he would have been able to defeat the Cheongju Oda family?! Oda Nobuyuki kept roaring inside. He just doesn't accept it, all kinds of dissatisfaction! For him, except for luck. What can Oda Nobunaga compare to him?

Thinking of this, Oda Nobumitsu's nagging voice came to his ears again, "Uncle, you and your father are the same, both blinded by that fool's luck!" Don't you know when that fool's luck runs out? Will the Oda family perish under his leadership?! Oda Nobuyuki thought angrily.

This nagging didn't end until noon, and Oda Nobumitsu was also bitter. Just as he was about to say goodbye, Oda Nobuyuki asked him to have lunch with him, perhaps because his previous performance had satisfied Oda Nobumitsu? He did not refuse.

Before leaving, Oda Nobuyuki looked at Oda Nobuyitsu's distant back, his eyes were full of coldness, "Uncle, this is your own choice, no wonder I ......"

"Kanjuro, don't worry. I'll be sure to help you get more support! Sooner or later, that fool will show his prototype, and the retainers will surely be on your side! Just as he was thinking, he heard Mrs. Tsuchida's voice behind him. Since Oda Nobuhide's death, she moved directly into Oda Nobuyuki's home castle Suemori Castle. Well, this kind of blatant partiality is really no one.

"Then please mother, the child will not disappoint you!" Oda Nobuyuki turned around and said respectfully, his expression had returned to normal, as if the expression just now did not exist.

Sunpu Castle.

Imagawa Yoshimoto and Takechiyo looked at Taiyuan Yuisai lying on the mattress with a worried face, at this time. This old monk who has been in turmoil for decades no longer has the energetic appearance of the past.

"Your Highness, now that Masahide Herate is dead, those in the Oda family who disobey Nobunaga must have something else in mind. It's like that Oda Nobuyuki. Didn't you attack the mountain without authorization some time ago? You need to take this opportunity to reach out to them as much as possible. Taiyuan Xuezhai said with some difficulty, "In addition, Mino should hurry up, although Saito Michizo is old, he is still a pit viper that can poison people." If discovered, the plan will definitely fail. ”

"Okay teacher, don't say any more, leave this matter to me to deal with!" Imagawa Yoshimoto couldn't help but stalk.

"Hmm...... You have to remember that you must never take any enemy lightly. Taiyuan Xuesai looked at Imagawa Yoshimoto, nodded and said after half a sound.

"Obey the teacher's teachings!" Imagawa Yoshimoto said respectfully, and then quietly left with Takechiyo.

"What did you tell the teacher about the situation in Owari?" On the way, Imagawa Yoshimoto asked seemingly casually, but there was a dangerous glint in his eyes. Taiyuan Yukisai may be more important to Imagawa Yoshimoto than Masahide Hirate to Oda Nobunaga. Now that he is seriously ill, Imagawa Yoshimoto definitely does not want anything to disturb Taiyuan Xuezhai's cultivation.

"Yes, although I don't want the teacher to continue to work, Your Highness, you also know......," Takechiyo said helplessly.

"Alas...... Teacher......" Imagawa Yoshimoto sighed helplessly when he heard this, how could he not know his teacher's temperament?

"It's all to blame, I can't let the teacher feel at ease, and I can't share the worries for His Highness!" Chiyo Takechiyo blamed himself in shame. He felt that if he hadn't grown too slowly, he wouldn't have let Taiyuan Xuezhai continue to work in this situation.

"Forget it, it's not your fault." Imagawa Yoshimoto shook his head helplessly, Takechiyo's growth had exceeded his expectations. And if you really want to blame, you have to blame his retainers, right?

Taiyuan Xuesai's status is much more important to the Oda family than Hirate Masahide, and a sneeze can shake the Imagawa family by three points, not to mention that he is still sick in bed now?

For a while, the retainers of the entire Imagawa family seemed to be a little absent-minded. Fortunately, Imagawa Yoshimoto still cheered up and continued to implement Taiyuan Xuezhai's plan, and Takechiyo also worked hard all night and continued to help with advice. What he did was not really to capture Owari, but he just hoped that he could let Taiyuan Xuezhai recuperate with peace of mind.

And just like that, the time came in October.

The autumn wind was blowing, accompanied by countless fallen leaves, the legendary Tokaido general, the pillar of the Imagawa family, Taiyuan Yukisai, finally did not recover, and Yu Junfu Castle died at the age of 60 under the watchful eye of Imagawa Yoshimoto and Takechiyo.

Time. The countries that were friendly with the Imagawa family and the celebrities who were friendly with Taiyuan Yukisai went to Suruga. I have to say that the death of such a super heavyweight is always the world's attention.

"Master Ji, Taiyuan Xuezhai is dead." Yamada Masamura said to Oda Nobunaga with an inexplicable emotion. For the death of Taiyuan Xuezhai. It's a pity for him, after all, this is the power of the legend that "if the barrel is there, the Oda family will die".

It's just that after half a sound, Oda Nobunaga didn't hear any back, and Yamada Masamura could only helplessly raise his voice and shout again. "Master Ji!"

"Huh? What the? Oda Nobunaga raised his head at this time, but he looked confused.

"I mean, Taiyuan Xuezhai is dead!" Yamada Masamura had to explain from the beginning, he understood that he had been talking about it for so long just now, and he didn't listen to a word about Oda Nobunaga.

"Really? Such a powerful character can't escape the laws of nature after all......" Oda Nobunaga said with emotion when he heard this.

"Alas, Master Kichipo, I know you've been having a hard time all this time, but you're going to come out eventually. Although the situation of Lord Nobumitsu is very helpless. But you're the governor, so don't let it go. Yamada Masamura looked at Oda Nobunaga's appearance and persuaded helplessly.

"Well, don't worry, I'm fine. It's just that he lost two relatives in a row, and Uncle Nobumitsu is now sick like this......" Oda Nobunaga said with a sigh.

"Alas......" Hearing this, Yamada Masamura didn't know how to persuade him, well, he wasn't the material to persuade people in the first place.

Leaving the Oda family's mansion and looking at the somewhat dim sky, Yamada Masamura's mood was very low. "It's been a ...... time So many people died at once. Although the monk of Taiyuan Yukisai is also dead, after a while, Saito Michizo will be finished. If you add to that the rebellion of Oda Nobuyuki......"

The more Yamada Masamura thought about it, the more helpless he became, why didn't he remember that there would be so many things that stimulated Oda Nobunaga in the past few years? "No wonder Yoshi-samashi turned into that later. This Nima, it's too exciting. Yamada Masamura thought to himself.

For his part, Yamada Masamura did not intend to stop Saito Yoshiryu from rebelling. Of course, in fact he couldn't do anything, because he didn't have any evidence at all, and he couldn't go to Michizo Saito and tell him directly. Your son is going to kill you, right? As for collecting evidence, there is no need to think about it, Saito Yoshiryu, who is already the governor of the Saito family, any deployment and orders are simple and normal.

And Oda Nobuyuki? Yamada Masamura wishes this kid would rebel quickly!

In November, just after the beginning of winter, the news came that Oda Nobumitsu had died of illness in Nakono Castle. Suddenly, the Oda family was in mourning.

For the Oda family, the existence of Oda Nobumitsu is almost equivalent to that of Taiyuan Yukisai to the Imagawa family. And more importantly, because of the existence of Oda Nobunamitsu, many forces in the family who do not support Oda Nobunaga dare not have any ideas. And now that this old man has passed away, what will be the future of the Oda family? What does the future hold for Oda Nobunaga? I'm afraid only Yamada Masamura knows.

Suemori Castle, Oda Nobuyuki looked at the dim sky, his expression was indifferent, and he didn't have the sad expression of his own relatives at all. "Uncle, I wonder if you regret choosing Nobunaga that fool now? Don't worry, you won't die in vain, because the Oda family will go to the top under my leadership! Oda Nobuyuki thought to himself.

The continuous appearance of relatives, and the death of relatives who were very supportive, were obviously a big blow to Oda Nobunaga. Fortunately, he also has Yamada Masamura, Nohime, Yoshino, and Maeda Toshiya's brothers. Their support kept Oda Nobunaga from being depressed for too long, and he quickly regained his strength.

Among them, especially the role of Yoshino, it was unexpected by Yamada Masamura.

"Alas, Sister Ji Nai is gentle and full of motherhood, which is perfect for the situation of Master Ji now." Nohime said to Yamada Masamura helplessly.

Although she can be gentle, she can't do it like a mother to Oda Nobunaga like a child. Well, she really didn't want to say that she didn't want to see such a weak and powerless Oda Nobunaga at all.

Time passed slowly, as invisibly as the conspiracy in the shadows.

Another year has passed, and this year is probably the year that Yamada Masamura sighed the most after coming to this era. Because of the deaths of Masahide Hirate, Oda Hidetaka and Oda Nobumitsu, Oda Nobunaga couldn't raise any interest at all. Fortunately, he did not sink too much into sadness, which is probably the only good news in the near future.

It wasn't until the cold winter passed that Oda Nobunaga came out of his grief. Although Oda Nobunaga's painful period seems to be longer than in history, Yamada Masamura feels that Oda Nobunaga has not changed much from before.

"It seems that the death of the old man did not make Master Ji gradually become more extreme than in history. Well...... Maybe it's because Oda Nobunaga didn't feel that embattled situation at this time, right? Yamada Masamura guessed.

Inabayama Castle.

"My lord, a letter from Suruga." Mamoru Ando said respectfully. Since Saito Yoshiryu succeeded to the family governor, he, Inaba Yoshitsu, and Naomoto of the clan have finally been reused, and now he is one of the most important retainers of the Saito family, and together with the other two, he is known as the Nishimino Trio. Well, Sagiyama Castle in Saito Michizo is in the east......

"Huh, again? They're really not giving up......" Saito Yoshiryu snorted disdainfully, but still took the letter and read it.

After half a ring, Saito Yoshiryu casually threw the letter aside, and Mamoru Ando hurriedly went over and burned it. "Lord......" Mamoru Ando looked at Saito Yoshiryu with some expectation, but he didn't dare to say more.

"Shou, do you think I'm really the son of that Toki Yoriyi?" Yoshiryu Saito asked casually. It's just this question, where does Mamoru Ando dare to answer?

"Haha!" Seeing this, Saito Yoshiryu suddenly burst out laughing, "So what? Isn't it? Only the powerful in this world are entitled to greater power! Pit viper, it's old! Saito Yoshiryu said with a laugh.

"But the Imagawa family ......" Mamoru Ando was a little worried.

"Hmph, Taiyuan Xuezhai is dead, what is there to worry about in the Imagawa family? Even the small Oda family can keep them in Mikawa for so many years, is this family not as good as them? Saito Yoshiryu said disdainfully.

As he spoke, Yoshiryu Saito walked to the observation deck and looked in the direction of Sagiyama Castle, "My name Yoshiryu Saito...... It's time for the world to know......"

(To be continued.) )