In Kyoto, in Matsunaga Shu's mansion, when Oda Nobutada arrived with the man, he found that there were already many people sitting in the house.

"Matsunaga-sama, Chi-sama, Imai-sama, Tsuda-sama." Oda Nobutada bowed to the four people in the room, and then walked in. But it was Matsunaga Shu, Senshoyi, Imai Munehisa and Tsuda Muneki, the latter three were originally wealthy merchants in Kaimachi, but now with their excellent tea art, they have become the tea head under Oda Nobunaga.

Hawkers, speaking of tea, to put it bluntly, is the person who helps make tea, but in this era of respect for tea art, people with advanced tea art are very statused.

"Hehe, Oda-sama, I heard that you went to Mt. Hiei, and the four of us were having a tea party, so I took the liberty of inviting you here to talk about it, and I hope you don't be surprised." Matsunaga chuckled.

"It's a kid's honor." Oda Nobutada replied respectfully.

Oda Nobutada's words are not a compliment, because everyone here is the older generation of the Warring States Period, and the experience of life and profound truths are enough to benefit Oda Nobutada. Not to mention, because of their identity as tea people, they also know many secrets that are difficult for ordinary people to know.

Everyone chatted and chatted, and I don't know when, the topic came to Oda Nobutada's body.

"Oda-sama is the eldest son of the lord, and he is really getting better and better~ I heard that today's Mino and Owari countries have reached the level of staying closed at night......"

"Yes, yes, I heard that Oda-sama, your understanding of Sun Tzu's Art of War is second only to that of Takeda Shingen in the past? But what a genius......"

Everyone kept touting, if there was a need to summarize, it was that Oda Nobutada was worthy of being the eldest son of Oda Nobunaga and the future governor of the Oda family.

It's just that hearing everyone's praise, Oda Nobutada's expression became very helpless, "Alas, can I become the heir of the Oda family, or is it a matter of no shadow......"

Hearing this, Matsunaga Xiu and the others hurriedly relieved, "Don't worry, Lord Oda, although the lord needs to consider the existence of the deputy family governor, you are also his nephew after all, and the final position of the family governor is still yours." ”

"Considering your uncle?" Oda Nobutada was stunned when he heard this, but he didn't ask more, just silently hid it in his heart.

Two hours later, Oda Nobutada got up to say goodbye, and after waiting for him to leave for a while, Qian Zongyi asked in a tone of uncertainty with a hint of uncertainty, "Matsunaga-sama, is this really okay?" ”

"Don't worry, three adults, it is absolutely impossible for Oda Nobutada to let go of the position of family governor, and when he understands that Oda Nobunaga has already made a decision on the candidate for the position of family governor, he will definitely not be reconciled." Matsunaga Shu sneered when he heard this.

"It's just...... Even with Oda Nobutada, we don't seem to have much chance of winning......" The three of them were still a little entangled.

"Okay, three adults, do you still want to regret it? You say yes, right? Lord Sekibai? Matsunaga laughed when he heard this.

And with his words, a figure slowly walked out of the next room, who is it not Guan Bai Konoe Qianjiu?

"Senator Matsunaga is right, if you don't want your business to be completely swallowed up by the Argotic Chamber of Commerce, then cooperating with us will be the only option." Konoe said in a cold voice, "Besides, do you still want to help Oda Nobunaga, a traitor, betray His Majesty the Emperor?!" ”

"Don't dare to ......," Qian Zongyi and the three of them hurriedly said.

"Hehe, okay, three adults, don't worry, as long as Oda Nobutada becomes the governor of the Oda family, then the entire business of Japan will be controlled by you......" Matsunaga Hideki chuckled when he heard this, and after speaking, he ignored the three of Qianzongyi, turned his head to look at Konoe and said in a deep voice, "But Lord Sekihaku, what the three adults said is not wrong, just a few of us, even if Oda Nobutaka is added, there will be no chance of winning, even if Oda Yoshinobu is now in Korea." ”

Just hearing Matsunaga Hide's words, Konoe Maehisa just snorted coldly, "Hmph! Rest assured! The imperial court had already sent people to contact those forces loyal to the imperial court. As for who it is, you don't have to ask. After saying that, Konoe turned around and left directly.

After he left, Matsunaga Xiu looked at Qianzong Yi and said with a smile, "Then the three adults, let's continue to discuss the previous matter~"

Hearing this, the three of them glanced at each other, and finally nodded with a solemn expression.

On the other hand, although it was already late at night when Oda Nobutada returned to Gifu, he did not fall asleep, but sent someone to summon Honda Masanobu over.

"My lord......" Honda said respectfully, but his expression was very indifferent, as if the respect in his tone was just superficial.

However, Oda Nobutada didn't care about this, because he knew that Honda Masanobu's character was like this, and it seemed that no matter how shocking things were, his expression would not change in any way.

"Faithfully, you are my most trusted retainer and a wise man with outstanding strategy, so I have something I want to ask you for." Oda Nobutada looked into Honda's eyes and said in a deep voice.

"The lord has a good reputation, and his subordinates are just ordinary samurai. However, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask, and your subordinates will know everything. Honda Masanobu said respectfully.

"Let me ask you, does my father really consider my uncle as the most important factor when choosing the next governor?" Oda Nobutada asked in a deep voice.

"Yes." Honda Masanosin responded respectfully.

"Why?!" Oda Nobutada immediately asked again, his tone full of disbelief and shock.

"His Royal Highness Shura is the second person after His Highness, and he has countless fierce generals under his command, and the combat effectiveness of the army is the first in the world. In addition, it has a good relationship with many forces, so when choosing the next governor, His Royal Highness must take into account His Highness Shura. Honda explained respectfully.

"But I'm my uncle's nephew!" Oda Nobutada roared almost with a roar.

"Yes, but your lordship doesn't have much contact with His Royal Highness Shura's retainers." Honda Masanobu's expression was still so flat, as if he didn't see Oda Nobutada's hideous expression at all.

It was only after hearing Honda Masanobu's words that Oda Nobutada's expression suddenly calmed down, and after a long while, he suddenly laughed and said, "Hahaha...... Is that really the case? I can't believe I've been looking for the wrong opponent! Hahaha!!! ”

Seeing Oda Nobutada's appearance like this, Honda Masanobu still just sat calmly on the side, like a monk who had entered the meditation.