In the face of Akechi Mitsuhide's inquiry, Oda Nobunaga was silent for a while, put his hands in front of his chest, raised his eyes slightly, looked at Akechi Mitsuhide and said, "Ten Soldiers, you might as well speak up." ”

Akechi Mitsuhide knew that Nobunaga had a plan in his heart at this moment, and he deliberately asked him now, just to see if his own opinions were in line with him.

There was an evaluation in the book that he was wise and beautiful, and was deeply appreciated by Nobunaga for his intelligence, deep consideration, and cunning.

Akechi Mitsuhide is a resourceful and tenacious soldier, and his tactics and tactics are second to none in the Oda family. In addition, he is proficient in tea ceremony and song, and he is also an expert in internal affairs, making good use of his skills and winning the support of the people.

Moreover, Akechi Mitsuhide was born from a high family, and he was a descendant of the Toki clan, a famous family of the Genji clan, and from all aspects, there were no obvious shortcomings, and he could be called a perfect person.

Therefore, Akechi Mitsuhide was able to get Nobunaga's promotion in history, and was directly promoted from the foreign minister to the commander of the army on the one hand, and before the change of Honnoji Temple, Akechi Mitsuhide knew 340,000 koku, and controlled the San'in, Kinai Hao clan and force, together with a large army of 2.4 million koku.

Wise Guangxiu said: "Looking at the use of troops by Xin Xuangong, he is good at using the room, provoking, sleeping against him, and dividing the strategy. If it is the Takeda family Kamiraku, it will definitely be connected with Asai, Asakura, and Honganji Temple, echoing each other. ”

"In my guess, Shingengong will definitely lead the main force of Koshin to take the Tokaido, capture the Tokugawa family, and continue the road of Yoshimoto Gong in that year.

As for Nakasendo, it is likely that a general will be sent to lead the partial army into battle, and at present, it is likely that Akiyama Nobuntomo, the general of the Takeda family stationed at Takato Castle, will take on this position.

But the most worrying thing is Li Xiao's Hida Yuechu Army. ”

Hearing Li Xiao's name, Oda Nobunaga's expression moved slightly, and he said, "Shibei, you go on." ”

Wise Mitsuhide continued to speak: "Li Xiaonai is a famous general in the world, even if the use of troops is not as good as the belief in Xuangong, the humble and trustworthy people, it will not be too bad, besides, the Echichu Hida Legion is the strongest combat power of the Takeda family, as far as I know, if the maximum mobilization is carried out, nearly 20,000 troops can be dispatched. With such a powerful military force, it can directly interfere with the trend of the entire battle situation! ”

Oda Nobunaga heard Akechi Mitsuhide say this, smiled slightly, turned his head to look at Shibata Katsuya, and said: "I heard that Li Xiao is extremely brave, not to mention that he is an enemy of a hundred people, and he can be called everyone with soldiers, but he is the number one fierce general of the Takeda family." Quan Liu, you are the chief general of my Oda family, and as a martial artist, what do you think of this opponent? ”

Shibata Katsuya was slightly stunned in the face of Nobunaga's inquiry, and then said with a smile: "Li Xiao is just crisscrossing the Kanto region, if you dare to come to Mino, Omi, your subordinates will take his head to see the lord." ”

Shibata's majestic words drew laughter from the generals of the Oda family, who also admired Shibata's pride.

Only Akechi Mitsuhide's lips moved, but when he saw Shibata Katsuie's high-spirited appearance, he swallowed the words on his lips.

He turned his head to look at Nobunaga, he knew that Nobunaga had already made a plan in his heart, so he deliberately compared Li Xiao and Shibata to stimulate the unconvincing arrogance of the chief general's martial artist.

It seems that His Royal Highness Danzheng has a plan in his heart, and he is ready to use Shibata Katsuya to fight Li Xiaozhi. Wise Guangxiu said secretly. Oda Nobunaga met Akechi Mitsuhide's gaze and said, "Ten Guards continue. ”

Akechi Mitsuhide continued: "There are two routes for Li Xiao to send troops, and now from a practical point of view, one is to take the Hokuriku Road, to Kaga Ichijomune, and Echizen Asakura to borrow the road, to join up with the Asakura Asai army, and go south to attack Minami Omi. The second is to send troops directly from Hida to the county. ”

Oda Nobunaga nodded and asked, "Then what do you think, which path did the Shingen Guild order Li Xiao to take?" ”

Akechi Mitsuhide thought for a moment and said, "There is no way to know this at present, but we can only judge from the moment, although Hokriku Province has heavy snow to close the road after winter, but as long as the Takeda family can advance in the autumn, it can still be unblocked." And it is easier to walk than the Nakayama Road and Hokuriku Road, which is convenient for the movement of large armies. If Li Xiaoruo goes out of Hokurikudo, he can directly lead the main force of Hida Echichu to fight, in addition to guarding against Echigo's troops, mobilize between 10,000 and 15,000 troops to go into battle, but the disadvantage is that the road is too long, and the middle of the road can make our army prepare in advance. ”…,

"If you send troops to the county, then Li Xiao's movements will be very dangerous and unpredictable. Li Xiao could choose to attack the hinterland of Mino, or attack Gifu, or open up the Nakasendo Road to the east, which is difficult to predict and impossible to judge. ”

At this time, another retainer of the Oda family, Nobunaga's milk brother Ikeda Tsuneko, said: "If Li Xiao sends troops from the prefecture to threaten Gifu, it will undoubtedly shake the foundation of the family. Lord, this can't be guarded against. ”

Hearing Ikeda Hengxing say this, Oda Nobunaga's eyes showed a thoughtful look, Gifu Castle is the home of the Oda family.

If Takeda Shingen sent troops to Tokaido, Nobunaga would most likely lead the main force of the Oda family to support the Tokugawa family, and if Gifu was attacked by the Takeda army at this time, then the Oda family would undoubtedly be in turmoil.

At this time, Zhizhi Guangxiu said: "But His Royal Highness, don't worry too much, Li Xiaoruo sent troops from Hida through the county, the road here is difficult, and the difficulty is even more than the Zhongshan Road, and the troops mobilized will not be too much." It is good to expect two or three thousand troops to be dispatched, and due to the limitation of military rations, the war will not last. ”

Oda Nobunaga nodded after hearing this, and Akechi Mitsuhide's analysis can be said to be very reasonable, explaining the advantages and disadvantages of Li Xiao's two advance routes, although he did not make a positive judgment, but also gave a clear reference to the important ministers of the Oda family.

Oda Nobunaga pondered for a while, then suddenly raised the folding fan in his hand, pointed at Akechi Mitsuhide, and said, "Shibei, if you are Li Xiao, will you send troops to the county, or Hokuriku?" ”

Oda Nobunaga's question seemed sudden, but in reality, it was very tricky.

As the leading strategist of the Oda family, Akechi Mitsuhide often thinks about the results and often the same level as Li Xiao and Takeda Shingen, and the gap is not too much.

Akechi Mitsuhide was slightly stunned, then understood what Nobunaga meant, pondered for a while, and said: "Returning to His Highness, if I were Li Xiao, I would borrow the road from Honganji Temple and the Asakura family, and lead the main force to take the Hokuriku Road, and at the same time order a fierce general like Shima Katsu to lead a partial army, send troops to the county, and cooperate with the army below to attack the rear of our army." ”

As soon as Akechi Mitsuhide's voice fell, the retainers of the Oda family immediately got up, and many of them left their hips with their heels, and there was a thoughtful look in their eyes.

And Oda Nobunaga directly got up and knelt on one knee, closed the folding fan, and thrust it heavily on the stacked mat, and said loudly: "If Li Xiaozhen acts like the words of the Ten Soldiers, then my Oda family will be in danger." ”

Nobunaga's words confirmed the judgment of the retainers, and if Li Xiaozhen marched according to this, then the Oda family would be caught off guard and would likely suffer a great defeat.

Speaking of this, Nobunaga Huo Ran stood up, and his eagle eyes slowly glanced at the retainers, and said: "The trick of using soldiers lies in the combination of righteousness and strangeness, and there is nothing more than this when you look at the famous generals of ancient times." And Xin Xuangong, Qian Xingong is even better at this. Therefore, if the Takeda family comes to attack this time, it will be the biggest crisis for me Nobunaga, and everyone must not be careful. ”

After a pause, Oda Nobunaga said: "My Oda family has risen with the help of the general trend, and in just a few years, it has held the power of ten countries, and now it is feared by the world's heroes, and it has attracted siege from all sides, but I Nobunaga is not afraid of this, and vows to assert hegemony in the world of Buwu, so as to rule the troubled times of the current Warring States and achieve the hegemony of peace and happiness."

There is a lot of speculation in the world today that I can't understand Nobunaga's aspirations, but I don't need to explain them to them, but you are all members of the Oda family, and you need to work together. The banquet is now in full swing, so let's step aside. ”

When Oda Nobunaga said this, he waved his sleeves.

All the retainers of the Oda family sighed and retreated together.

"Shibei, why don't you leave?"

When Oda Nobunaga reached the temple gate, he found that Akechi Mitsuhide was still in place.

Wise Guangxiu said: "Your Highness, I still have something to say." ”

Oda Nobunaga stopped and said, "Say it." ”

Wise Mitsuhide said: "If Li sends troops this time, His Royal Highness Danzheng must not ask Shibata to repair and face Li Xiao." ”

Oda Nobunaga's complexion sank when he heard this, and he said, "Shibei, I haven't said that I will let Gonroku take on this responsibility, are you speculating about my intentions at this time?" ”

"Don't dare."

Oda Nobunaga smiled slightly and said, "But you don't have to be so restrained, tell me your reasons. ”…,

Wise Guangxiu sighed and said: "His Royal Highness, Shibata repairs the name of bravery, there is no second person who can compare with today, but it can't be held for a long time, and against a famous general like Li Xiao, I think it is more secure to send a general with enough toughness to last." I heard that Li Xiao went to the Uesugi family and had killed many famous generals in Echigo, such as Kakisaki, Murakami, and Naoe, all of whom were good generals of a country, and his subordinates were worried."

When Oda Nobunaga heard Akechi Mitsuhide's words, he suddenly laughed, and his voice was like a night owl.

Oda Nobunaga held his stomach and said with a smile: "Shibei, you just say it directly, even if you are worried that Quan Liu is not enough to deal with Li Xiao, if you die in battle, it will damage the sharpness of my Oda family, right?" ”

Akechi Mitsuhide confessed, "Yes. ”

Oda Nobunaga put away his smile and said: "Shibei, I don't know how much you know about Quan Liu, but I definitely know Quan Roku better than you, do you think Quan Roku really only has brave brute force?" If he relies on this, he is not enough to be the chief general of his family. All right! You don't have to worry about this, step down. ”

Akechi Mitsuhide knelt on the ground and bowed to Nobunaga.

Oda Nobunaga walked a few steps, and by this time the little surname behind him had closed the paper door and waited for Nobunaga to change his clothes.

Oda Nobunaga raised his head and said indifferently: "If Quan Liuzhen is in the hands of Li Xiao, it also proves that he is just a talentless general, and if he dies, he will die, there is no pity." ”

At this moment, Yuezhong, the city is born.

On the playground outside the city, Li Xiaozhi's five major reserve teams are urgently training and preparing for battle.

Li Xiao turned around and looked at the Tibetan Chang'an on the side, and asked, "In the past two years, I have been transported to Hachiman Castle in the county one after another, how much grain and grass have been stored?" ”