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In many cases, when people mention the retainers of the Oda family, the first thing that may come to mind is the commoner Sekihaku Toyotomi Hideyoshi, that is, Kinoshita Toyoshiro in the book. But in fact, until Kinoshita Toyoshiro was appointed as the commander of the army to attack the Mori family in the western country, the four heavenly kings of the Oda family were still Shibata Katsuie, Takigawa Kazuyi, Akechi Mitsuhide, and Niwa Nagahide.

And in today's Oda family, the number one retainer is undoubtedly Oda Yoshinobu's classmate, and further down, Shibata Katsuya and Hayashi Xiuzhen, and then Niwa Nagahide. If you remove Oda Yoshinobu, the traverser, then Niwa Nagahide is the highest-ranking retainer among Oda Nobunaga's childhood friends.

This status is not something that can be achieved just by virtue of Oda Nobunaga's childhood friend. Looking at those childhood friends with Oda Nobunaga, in addition to Oda Yoshinobu and Niwa Nagahide, the highest status is only Sasa Narumasa and Maeda Toshiya. Therefore, in addition to the relationship, Niwa Nagahide was able to rise so quickly because of his ability.

When Oda Yoshinobu came to Niwa Nagahide, he had already vaguely guessed Oda Yoshinobu's purpose. Because he knows very well that it is impossible for Oda Yoshinobu to have the idle time to come to him to eat, and this is not Oda Yoshinobu's style. In fact, every time Oda Yoshinobu wanted to get together with his childhood friends, he would invite everyone to form a team to go to Oda Nobunaga's place for dinner.

Before Oda Yoshinobu came, Niwa Nagahide vaguely felt that Oda Nobunaga might have to change something, after all, the moment he had just captured Mino, it was the best opportunity to make a change. Because with Niwa Nagahide's understanding of Oda Nobunaga, he would never allow the situation of the Saito family to appear to him.

But no matter what Niwa Nagahide thought, he didn't expect Oda Nobunaga to play so big.

"The lord is really too ......" After listening to Oda Yoshinobu's explanation, Niwa Nagahide shook his head and smiled bitterly, he really couldn't find an adjective to describe Oda Nobunaga's approach.

"Indeed, the elder brother is indeed playing a big game this time, and it is very likely to cause turmoil in the territory. That's why he sent me to talk to you first. Oda Yoshinobu said when he saw this.

"Who are you going to go to next?"

"Hmm...... They must want the Li family and Chengzheng, and the two adults Shibata and Lin must also be wooed. In addition, Lord Ando, the three of them have a huge influence in Nishiminon, and they also need to be wooed. Oda Yoshinobu counted them one by one.

"Hmm...... Yes, these people have to go and find them. Plus, there's another person you'll have to find. Niwa Nagahide nodded and said.

"Who?"

"Matsudaira-sama!"

"Him?" Oda Yoshinobu looked at Niwa Nagahide in some surprise, as if he couldn't understand the appearance of this name.

"That's right, it's him!" Niwa Nagahide said solemnly. "Although Matsudaira-sama's situation is somewhat special, the Matsudaira family has surrendered to the family after all and become a retainer of the family, and Matsudaira-sama also considers himself a retainer of the family. In this way, if you can win him over, then some people can only endure it even if they are dissatisfied. After all, once this matter is implemented, then the most serious impact will be Matsudaira-sama. ”

"Hmm...... Reasonable! Oda Yoshinobu heard this and nodded in agreement. Moreover, although Ieyasu has always been called a retainer of the main family, whether it is a retainer of the main family or a retainer of the Matsudaira family, I am afraid that there are few people who think so. Through this incident, the Matsudaira family can also be officially made a retainer of the family. ”

"Well, so Matsudaira-sama must go to see him, and it's best to be the first to go, as long as he can agree, then Shibata-sama will be much easier to convince." Niwa Nagahide said softly.

"Hmm." Oda Yoshinobu nodded, indicating that he understood, and then suddenly smiled, "You kid, do you agree with what you say for a long time?" ”

"What do you say?" Niwa Nagahide glanced at Oda Yoshinobu angrily. Then he said with a look of disgust and disdain, "You go and deal with Lord Matsudaira first, I will be responsible for the Li family, it must be much better than your lame words." ”

"Damn, then you're still going to let me convince Ieyasu?" Oda Yoshinobu shouted unhappily.

"Who made your kid his stepfather?" Niwa Nagahide said angrily, and then smiled with an envious look, "Tsk, this identity, but when you think of it~"

"! He is the adopted son of my Oda Yoshinobu, so this identity is even more awesome! Oda Yoshinobu said arrogantly.

After a while of rambling between the two, Oda Yoshinobu left Gifu Town, and two days later, arrived at Okazaki Castle.

As Oda Yoshinobu, the doorman naturally didn't dare to do much to obstruct him, and when he came to the door of Matsudaira Ieyasu's mansion, he already saw Matsudaira Ieyasu standing there to greet him, "Father, why don't you tell me in advance, so that the child can also be prepared~" Matsudaira Ieyasu said with a laugh, and then he was about to bow down.

"Hehe~ Ieyasu doesn't need to be polite, go in and talk in detail." Oda Yoshinobu laughed.

Hearing this, Matsudaira Ieyasu led Oda Yoshinobu to a secret room, and then retreated left and right before asking respectfully, "I don't know what my father commanded?" ”

"Hehe, there are no orders, but Ieyasu should know that now the family has captured Mino...... It has become a great name for the three kingdoms of Mino, Owari, and Mikawa, and in terms of Ishitaka alone, I'm afraid that the Imagawa family in the past is not as good as the main family......"

Hearing this, Matsudaira Ieyasu frowned slightly, and said with a smile while thinking about Oda Yoshinobu's intentions, "Father is right, the child is still proud that he was able to abandon the darkness and join the Oda family~"

"Hmm." Oda Yoshinobu nodded, and then directly said his intention, "I came here this time because my brother has some ideas about the current system of my family, and I want to ask your opinion." ”

Hearing this, Matsudaira Ieyasu's eyes widened suddenly, and he looked at Oda Yoshinobu in disbelief. He is not a fool, and he is also extremely smart, otherwise he would not be accepted as a closed disciple by Taiyuan Xuezhai. Oda Yoshinobu said this, and made a special trip to find himself, the purpose of which obviously did not need to be explicitly guessed.

Although I don't know what Oda Nobunaga thinks about the system, just from the fact that Oda Yoshinobu came to him, it is something that Matsudaira Ieyasu doesn't want to see.

As Niwa Nagahide said, the submission of the Matsudaira family to the Oda family is very special. Because when the Matsudaira family surrendered, at least nominally, he surrendered with the entire Mikawa country. So although it stands to reason that the Matsudaira family should be the retainer of the Oda family, neither the retainer of the Oda family nor the retainer of the Matsudaira family has ever thought so.

And although Matsudaira Ieyasu has always maintained the courtesy of a retainer to Oda Nobunaga, how could he not have thought that when the Matsudaira family became strong again, he would be able to return to the status of an equal to the Oda family? Although this does not mean that he wants to rebel, deep down in Matsudaira Ieyasu, he still considers himself a Sengoku daimyo.

And now, Oda Yoshinobu has arrived, bringing the news he least wants to hear, but can Matsudaira Ieyasu not accept it? Apparently impossible. Whether it is the help of the Oda family to the Matsudaira family in the past, or the power of the Oda family now, it is not something that the Matsudaira family can contend with.

Therefore, after being stunned for a moment, Matsudaira Ieyasu immediately regained his respectful expression and said, "I don't know what the lord thinks, even if the father says, the child must firmly stand on the father's side!" ”

Well, Matsudaira Ieyasu didn't say yes or no, he just stated his position, that is, only Oda Yoshinobu is the head of the horse.

Although Matsudaira Ieyasu was not as crisp as Niwa Nagahide, Oda Yoshinobu still enjoyed his attitude very much. So he quickly explained Oda Nobunaga's thoughts, "These are just general contents, but the elder brother must be planning to completely reform the family's system." ”

"This ...... This ......" Matsudaira Ieyasu looked at Oda Yoshinobu dumbfounded, although he was mentally prepared, but obviously, Oda Yoshinobu's words, or Oda Nobunaga's thoughts, were far beyond Matsudaira Ieyasu's bearing.

"Hehe, that's crazy, isn't it?" Seeing this, Oda Yoshinobu didn't blame, but just asked with a chuckle.

Hearing this, Matsudaira Ieyasu nodded subconsciously, but then he reflected it, and quickly shook his head and said, "This...... The lord naturally has the idea of the lord...... After this ......" was half ringing, he still couldn't find any words to praise.

Fortunately, Oda Yoshinobu didn't bother to bother with these details, "I know, you may be a little unwilling. Oda Yoshinobu looked into Matsudaira Ieyasu's eyes and said, "But you must understand that the elder brother is the future overlord who is ready to conquer the world!" The road of the world's martial arts is not obstructed by anyone or anything! ”

Looking at Oda Yoshinobu's aggressive gaze, Matsudaira Ieyasu couldn't help but bow his head, he understood that although Oda Yoshinobu came this time to ask for advice on behalf of Oda Nobunaga, he knew very well that he had no other choice. Because looking at the appearance of Oda Yoshinobu, you know that this god of war of Owari, the number one retainer of the Oda family, is on the side of Oda Nobunaga. If you don't agree, then what awaits the Matsudaira family is probably only Oda Yoshinobu's sword.

Seeing this, Oda Yoshinobu understood that the goal he wanted had been achieved, and hurriedly relieved softly, "Ieyasu, in fact, you don't have to worry too much, because when the lord's decree is implemented for a period of time, you will understand that this matter is only good for you, and there is no harm!" ”

Well, Oda Yoshinobu said so, what else can Matsudaira Ieyasu say? Who made him not have that strength at all, let alone the courage to be an enemy of Oda Yoshinobu and Oda Nobunaga?

"The child understands that everything is subject to his father!" Matsudaira Ieyasu whispered.

(To be continued.) )