"Pingji, why don't you settle my newly acquired territory for me in front of the fat, what are you doing here?" As soon as they met, Masato said with a smile.

"Your Highness, Your Majesty has important advice, so I have to come to see Your Highness in person." Togo Heiji knelt on the ground and said earnestly.

"Was it for the sake of my family that we decided to send troops to Chikugo? Well, tell me what you think. Masarashi waved his hand, then walked to the main seat and knelt down, and motioned to Togo Heiji to express his opinion.

Togo Heiji immediately knelt respectfully on the position of the retainer of the head of Masayo, and then said solemnly: "Your Highness, since the army of the family under your leadership has defeated the army of the Otomo family and completely incorporated Tohizen into the scope of the family's power, your subordinates have begun to settle the newly acquired territory according to your orders. ”

Masarashi nodded and motioned for Togo Heiji to continue.

"At present, there are several problems, one is that a large number of local wealthy families have been forcibly relocated to other areas of Hizen, which has led to the resistance of some of them, coupled with a large number of new Chikugo people who have not yet fully settled down from Chikugo, and a large number of Otomo family and Ouchi family coalition troops who have wandered in the countryside and mountains, resulting in signs of instability in the territory."

"Second, since His Highness started the war, there are only 80,000 civilian reserve grain and 50,000 military grain and grass left in the family. With the development of civil and agricultural affairs in the newly occupied territories, these grains and grasses will soon be consumed, please think twice. Togo Heiji said.

"Well, the problem of territorial instability, except for the Fifth Standing Ashigaru Team led by Akuta, who is responsible for stabilizing the newly occupied territory. Herald. Let the 3rd and 6th Standing Ashigaru Brigades stationed at Mise Castle, Asahiyama Castle, and Katsuo Castle help stabilize the territory. After this period of adaptation. They already have complete control of Mise Castle, Asahiyama Castle, and Katsuo Castle, so let them divide half of their forces to help. Masato decided.

"Hmm. The main generals Yoshida Shigemasa and Enjoji Nobuyin stayed behind, and the deputy generals Uemura Mototsuna and Kumon Shigetada were responsible for leading the team. In addition, I will also transfer Tao Nakamoto back from Nagayan Castle and be responsible for commanding twenty cavalry to help stabilize the territory. Masashi said again.

"As for grain, a total of 130,000 koku of grain should be able to last until this year's autumn harvest. There's nothing to worry about. ”

"Your Highness......" Togo Heiji looked a little anxious.

"Pingji, you've been following me for almost three years, right?" Masarashi directly interrupted Togo Heiji's next words, a direct question.

"Yes. Your Highness. ”

"It's been three years! Have you ever seen a single wrong decision I have made since you followed me? Zheng said with a sense of conscience.

"This?" Togo Heiji suddenly thought that it seemed that his head of the family was really just like the evaluation of the civilians outside, and he was really an invincible "Hizen Eagle". The only mistake was the battle of Anyue City, in which Dongxiang Pingji lost two close friends, and the Luo family also lost two important ministers. However, the head of the family quickly turned defeat into victory at an unimaginable speed, thus laying the foundation for the future development and growth of the Luo family.

"Do you think that at this stage, the family should first stabilize the newly occupied territory before deciding on the next strategic goal of the family?" Masarashi continued to ask.

Togo nodded subconsciously. In his opinion. With the current prestige, the family should adopt a steady and steady strategy. And not a slightly more adventurous rush policy.

"What do you think of the Ouchi family's Izumo strategy this time?" Instead of rushing to say what he thought, Masarashi asked another question.

Regarding this question of Masahiro, Togo Heiji had already had his own opinion, so he immediately replied: "Judging from the current situation, I'm afraid the Nizi family won't be able to hold out for too long?" Once again, the territory of the Ouchi family will be expanded. ”

"Yes! All the people are not optimistic about the Nizi family. But in peacetime, there is always uncertainty in war. Just like the Otomo family and the main family before. Masara said as he looked at the sky outside the gate of the council hall.

"Your Highness, do you think the Ouchi family's strategy this time will end in failure?" Togo Heiji said with a little surprise. Masahiro's inference was too unexpected for him.

"Hehe, Pingji. Regardless of whether the Ouchi family wins or loses, the family must seize the time to grow and develop, so that the family has its own right to speak in front of the fat. Masarashi said with a smile, "For the Ouchi family, the family is an insignificant little ant, but as the family continues to grow, the Ouchi family, as a lion, will not allow a tiger to appear next to it." ”

"Could it be that the family will meet the Ouchi family one day?" Togo Heiji was shocked. Togo Heiji's thoughts represent the inner thoughts of some of the Luo family's retainers. From the bottom of their hearts, they hoped that the Luo family and the Ouchi family would be friends forever, and the Luo family would continue to make a fortune with the help of the power of the Ouchi family.

It's just that they have forgotten the fundamental principle of diplomacy between the powerful and powerful of the Warring States, that is, interests first. Any alliance is nothing more than a blank slate in the face of interests. Besides, will the Ouchi family be able to maintain its prosperity for a long time? The political conscience who is familiar with history is clear, and soon, the Ouchi family has entered a period of turmoil from the period of strength. In short, at all times, relying on yourself is the most reliable.

"Whoever you have followed to advise, but I hope this is the last time you have done so. Before I make a decision, you as a retainer can give your opinion, but after I make a decision, you can only firmly implement it for me. Seeing that Togo Heiji still had something to say, Masayo's tone suddenly became serious.

All along, Zhengliang advocated a monarchy, not a parliamentary system. So this trend must be stopped. In addition, with the development of the family, some of the retainers led by Togo Heiji increasingly moved in the direction of a more conservative family policy.

This ethos is even worse. Conservatives are needed, not only to help to create a balance with the opposing radicals, but also to keep the head of the house awake when making decisions. But being too conservative becomes harmful, so Masayo wants to use Togo Heiji to give conservatives a warning signal. So, he looked at Togo Heiji, who had already prostrated himself on the ground and pleaded guilty, and said:

"A fine of one year, if you don't make an example, you will immediately rush me back to Feiqian to preside over the work of stabilizing the territory, I don't want to see you do anything wrong again."

"Your Majesty is terrified!" Togo Heiji trembled and confessed. It was also the first time he saw the head of the family making such a big fire, and he regretted it in his heart.

After sending away the trembling Togo Heiji, Masayo's council hall ushered in the dusty Isono Yuanchang. Due to his exploits in Chikugo during this time, Isono Yuanchang has been promoted to the general of the Luo family. This time, the strategy of Chikuhou is to use his cavalry as the vanguard.

"You're not staying in Changyan City, what are you doing here? You should know the importance of Changyan City, once it is lost, it will be a great loss for the family. Are you going to be fined for a year like Heiji Togo? Or do you feel that the position of the general is too high, and you are willing to become an ashigaru again? Unfortunately, before Masayo's aftermath subsided, Isono hit the muzzle of the gun.

"Your Majesty ......"

"Needless to say, Pingji has been driven back by me, and he has been fined for a year, you should know the result, right? Don't worry about it anymore, just go back to me immediately, this time, if you can't get the target, then you can go back to Feiqian to train cavalry. Masahiro scolded as he looked at the general who was kneeling in front of him and had gradually grown into a representative of the main battle faction among his retainers.

"Yes, the minister will serve his life!" After hearing the meaning of Masayo's words, Isono immediately knelt on the ground excitedly and assured loudly. (To be continued......)