Tamba country, Tamba Kameyama Castle.

Because of Takeda Nobuyoshi's feudal state this time, the territory of the Li family was divided into two with Echizen.

To the east are Inaba, Tajima, Tango, Tanba, Wakasa Goku.

To the west is the base of the Hida Etsuchu Legion.

Tamba Kameyama Castle is the main castle of Wise Mitsuhide in history, and now it has become the center of the Lee family in the western country and because of its geographical location.

At today's gathering, all the retainers of the Li family came from all over the world and obeyed orders under the city.

This time, Li Xiao officially announced that most of the affairs of the family would be handled by Li Zheng, and he would take a back seat.

Hearing the news, all the retainers of the Li family were surprised, Li Xiao was only forty years old, and he was in his prime, but he announced his retreat early here.

Everyone thought that although Li Xiao was in the battle of Sekigahara, let Li Zheng replace him and stand in front of the stage to the abbot's victory of the martial arts etiquette, but it did not mean that Li Xiao officially retired.

If Li Xiao wants to let go completely, he will have to wait for at least another five years.

But Li Xiao was initially determined in the world, and after Li Zheng became the head of the four positions, he announced that he would hand over most of the power, which was really a bit unexpected by everyone.

Tamba Kameyama Castle.

Hearing the news, the retainers of the Li family gathered from all sides, and there were hundreds of people, and the large and wide rooms in the city could not accommodate them, so they directly built a large shed in the outer room, and put a large brazier around it.

The flames burned brightly, dispelling the chill around them, and in the big shed the retainers sat on top of the horses, raising their heads and looking up.

Li Xiao sitting on the promenade. Looking at the black pressure under the steps, the more than 300 retainers wearing hunting clothes, I couldn't help but feel relieved.

I think that at the beginning, I was only Shima Katsumeng, Shioka Kazuha, and Kohata Yumi served the three retainers.

Today, there are nearly 2 million stone high, standing under his command, more than 10,000 warriors, and a total mobilization force of 100,000 people. He is one of the most powerful daimyo in the world.

Li Xiao turned his head to look, he originally followed his Shigang Yiyu, and like himself, there was a third generation in his family.

Shima Shengmeng is already middle-aged, sitting in the first row of the retainers' seat, and the posture of the leader of the ministers.

And Yumi Kohata became his wife.

"Meet the Lord (the main hall)!"

Hundreds of retainers saluted together, which made Li Xiao come back to his senses and said, "There is no need to be polite. ”

After all the retainers raised their heads, they all held their breath. Wait for Li Xiao to speak.

I only heard Li Xiaoyan say: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is my last abbot, and my family assesses that in the future, the burden of the Li family will be entrusted to the guards generals." ”

Although the retainers had already prepared, they listened to what Li Xiao said. I can't help but be surprised.

Li Xiao looked at it, and saw that Dao Shengmeng, Yuchai Xiuchang, and Fujitang Gaohu, were old ministers who had followed him for many years. All of them have bright eyes and look reluctant.

The retainers also seemed to be a little worried.

It's not that they don't trust Li Zheng, everyone recognizes Li Zheng's ability, but they rely too much on Li Xiaozhi's ability. It's even a bit of a dependent.

In the fifth year of Yonglu, when the former body of the Hida Etsuchu Army was formed, Li Xiao only had a hundred standing orders.

Today, at the end of the seventh year, the Hida Echichu Army, after 18 years of hard work, Sekigahara has become a great force in the eleven countries.

Japan has 66 countries, and the Li family has 11 countries. Li Zhengnai is a well-deserved one-sixth hall.

Now that Li Xiao has really announced his retirement, all the retainers can't help but be worried.

Li Xiao looked at everyone's expressions, then looked at Li Zheng, stroked his shoulder, and asked with a smile, "What's wrong?" ”

At this time, Fujitang Gao Hu said: "My lord, the world has not yet been pacified, Maoli, Changzong and my department are still there, and the powerhouses of Kyushu will also be swept away, and I and other retainers are still waiting for the lord, and the young master will lead us together, sweep the Quartet, and add martial arts." ”…,

"I, Fujido Gaohu, still miss the days when I went out with my lord!"

When Fujido Takatora said this, Shima Katsuto, Jimbo Nagaken, Yushiba Hidecho and other retainers all burst into laughter.

Li Xiao turned his head to look and saw Li Zheng smiling, not at all dissatisfied with the importance of Li Xiao by the retainers.

Li Xiao couldn't help but admire, not for the opinion of outsiders, but for the perception of his own cognition, this is the real self-confidence!

Li Xiaoxin said, so he was relieved enough to entrust the Li family's two million stone land and the hegemony of the eleven countries to Li Zheng.

Regarding the retention of Fujitang Gaohu and other generals, Li Xiao smiled and said: "Why, I'm old, do I have to drag it out again?" ”

Li Xiao said this, and all the retainers also laughed.

Li Xiao straightened up, looked down at everyone and said: "Fujitang is right, the world has not really calmed down, and everyone must not be lazy, so it is not the time to retire." ”

"That's why you have to work harder, assist the family governor, and go one step further, so that my Li family's martial arts will last for a long time."

"Oh!"

All the retainers agreed together, sweeping away the pessimism of Li Xiao's abdication.

Sometimes it's time to let go.

Li Xiao thought of this, looked at the retainers and said: "Everyone is with me Li Xiao, who has fought on the battlefield for many years, and has worked hard, and in this battle of Guanyuan, you are even more with my father and son to fight to the death." ”

"Fang has just created the hegemony of the eleven countries of his family, and he is one of the few great names in the world. Monarchs and ministers should be able to share weal and hardship, and also share prosperity, and today is the time for you to share the hegemony with your family. ”

When Li Xiao said this, all the retainers held their breath, knowing that this critical moment had come.

Li Xiao's words can be used as their respective families, the future glory, and the inheritance of the family name.

Li Xiao's gaze swept over and fell on the retainers of Mazha in the first row, they were all the generals of the Li family, and they were the genealogies who were promoted by one hand, and the second row were the external names who served Li Xiao.

Li Xiao's eyes fell on the position of the retainer at the head of the pen, and he said loudly: "Island is victorious! ”

"Oh!"

Shimakatsu replied loudly, got up from the maza, and walked to the steps to bow down.

He is a few years older than Li Xiao, so his temples are already gray, he has been stationed in Minong for many years, leading his own Meinong people to fight, and has experienced most of Li Xiao's key battles, and has made great achievements.

Li Xiao looked at Shima Shengmeng's solemn appearance and said loudly, his voice echoing in this pill.

"Shima Katsumo, serving the family for 18 years, his faithful and heroic performance, is a model for the generals, its loyalty, and military exploits, I Li Xiao will never forget, here awarded the Inaba country a country of 89,000 stones, awarded the post of guardian of the Inaba country."

"I am willing to do my best for my family!" Shima Katsu said loudly.

Shima Shengmeng was originally only a 25,000 stone-level retainer of Mino, because of his accumulated military exploits.

Now he has become the guardian of a country, a lord-level daimyo.

Today, in addition to the Takeda clan, only Li Xiao has the ability and bearing to grant his subordinates the protection of the country. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to (.) to vote for recommendation, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation. )