In June, the Imagawa clan officially became the governor of the Imagawa family in the presence of many retainers, and at this time, he was only 22 years old. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 InfoWell, at this age, it's obviously a long, long time since he became an adult, but the Imagawa clan is really not a qualified governor for both the ministers of the family and the neighboring countries, even if he has just taken office and has not done anything.

Maybe it's unfair, but it's troubled times, and no one will give you time to prove yourself, unless it's your own time. It's just that something happened that shocked everyone, and the first order of the Imagawa clan, who had just become the governor of the family, was to prohibit the retainers from attacking Owari, and they were not even allowed to appear in the proposal.

At the same time, he also sent people to Mikawa to demand that Matsudaira Motonobu, who had been cooperating with Motonobu Okabe, who had been harassing Motonobu Okabe, who had remained there, immediately stop all military operations.

This will obviously cause too many people to be dissatisfied, after all, for most of the Imagawa family's retainers, Imagawa Yoshimoto's status in their hearts has long surpassed that of the previous two family governors, the Imagawa clan and the Imagawa clan. And now, his son doesn't even avenge his father? This is simply the madness of all the retainers who are looking forward to revenge.

You must know that even if Imagawa Yoshimoto died in the battle of Tsukasasa, and lost a lot of troops when he retreated. But even so, the Imagawa family was able to mobilize an army of more than 20,000 people. When the time comes, it will be difficult for the Oda family to resist the offensive of the Imagawa army, at least, they think so.

Therefore, although the Imagawa clan forbade the retainers to propose revenge, there were still countless retainers who proposed it in the assessment or sent letters to the Imagawa clan.

"Humph! These guys can't sit still! Imagawa Shin said coldly, here, once Imagawa Yoshimoto read books and work, and now, Imagawa Shin directly inherited this tradition.

"My lord, those people are just venting. After a while, they naturally understood the difficulties of the lord. A retainer said in a deep voice, his name is Pelican Hall Changzhao, and he is the son of the Pelican Hall Chief. Since childhood, he has had a good relationship with the Imagawa clan, and now that the Imagawa clan has become the family governor, he transferred him from Otaka Castle.

In this regard, the chief of the pelican hall will naturally not refuse, because after the barrel narrow, his already sick body has become weaker, and at this time, he must find a qualified heir for the family, and the chief of the pelican hall is the person he values.

"Hmph, others may be like this, but this person ......" Imagawa sneered and threw a letter in his hand to Uden Nagato.

This is a letter written by Matsudaira Motonobu to the Imagawa clan, in which he constantly emphasizes the hope that the Imagawa clan can really send troops to avenge Imagawa Yoshimoto, and the Matsudaira family is willing to act as a vanguard. Reading between the lines, he constantly expresses his loyalty and desire for revenge.

After reading it, the head of the Urindo Hall looked at it three or two times, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Matsudaira Motoshin really can't help it...... How long has it been? Is it that urgent? ”

"Humph! Isn't that normal? No matter how good his father and Master Taiyuan were to him, he was the governor of the Matsudaira family after all. And the Matsudaira family has a tradition of many years. Imagawa snorted coldly.

"But if he is allowed to go on like this, I'm afraid he will really incite a lot of people. After all, most of the people in the family are now avenging the old highness......" The pelican hall chief frowned, he was very worried.

"Don't worry, I've prepared for this...... But before that, you must first bring together the Sekiguchi, Asahina, Okabe, Iio and other families! If it weren't for the support of many retainers, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to sit in this position for long......" Imagawa said lightly.

"Lord, please rest assured, this matter will be handled by his subordinates." Urinjeon Changzhao said immediately.

"Hmm. Go for it......" Imagawa said.

Uden Nagasho left, and Imagawa Shin sat down in front of the bookcase again, slowly flipping through the [Imagawa Kana Catalog and Additions] written by his father Imagawa Yoshimoto.

"The system of the Imagawa family must be improved again, and it has never been a good thing that the retainers' regiment is too strong in combat! This time the barrel Sasama is the best proof of this! Imagawa thought to himself as he flipped through it.

"But don't make too much of a move, or the retainers will definitely make trouble again. In addition, the economic system needs to be improved...... "Imagawa is constantly thinking about various problems. At this time, how could he have the prodigal appearance of the graceful and suave maids who went in and out all day long? It's a new generation of celebrities.

And in fact, it is impossible for the Imagawa clan to be a real waste of firewood, otherwise how could Imagawa Yoshimoto let him succeed him as the governor? Although Imagawa Yoshimoto didn't really explain it personally, but for more than ten years, the Imagawa clan has really done quite steadily. Moreover, Taiyuan Xuezhai is the true teacher of the Imagawa clan, although because of his age and various affairs, Taiyuan Xuezhai does not have much time to teach in person.

"The Hojo family shouldn't have to worry, the marriage and the Kanto side are enough for the Hojo family not to set their sights on the family. But the Takeda family's ......" Imagawa really knocked on his forehead, obviously worried about the affairs of the Takeda family.

He was not very proficient in military affairs, but he was well aware that after the death of Imagawa Yoshimoto in battle, the weakness of the Imagawa family was a fact that every daimyo could see. That's why he insisted on not avenging Imagawa Yoshimoto, because he didn't dare to gamble...... He asked himself that his father was too inferior in military ability, although the probability was not high, but if he failed again, then everything in the Imagawa family would be destroyed at his hands, which was something he definitely did not want to see.

"The Takeda family has Uesugi to the north, Honke to the south, Ueno to the east, and Mino to the west. But attacking Mino from the mountain road was obviously unrealistic, and Ueno was defended by Nagano Yoshimasa, and Takeda ate a lot of turtles. And Uesugi was even more mixed...... Alas, why do you always think that Takeda Shingen, the guy who eats people and doesn't spit out bones, will target his own family? Imagawa thought with a real headache.

Fingers lightly tapped on the desk, this was a habit he had been thinking about for many years, and after a long time, he finally thought of an idea that was not an idea, "It seems that I can only write a letter to Song, I heard that she has a good relationship with that kid Takeda Yoshinobu......"

His brows stretched slowly, and although Imagawa was really helpless about this method that was not a solution, it more or less reduced his troubles. But then, he frowned again.

"So, what should the Matsudaira family do...... Matsudaira Motonobu, that bastard obviously won't really convince me. Although he has the residual authority of his father to keep him from rebelling, if he really takes the opportunity to win over many retainers...... The Matsudaira family will undoubtedly sit on the big ...... again."

His fingers continued to tap on the tabletop, and after a long time, Imagawa's expression showed a hint of fierceness, "In that case...... That's all I can do. It just so happens that the family also needs a buffer zone. ”

The Imagawa clan really didn't explain the plan to anyone, but quietly carried it out little by little.

And on the other side, Okazaki Castle.

Matsudaira Motonobu looked at the messenger in front of him with a cold face, obviously in a bad mood.

"Why?! Why didn't Your Highness avenge the righteous princess?! The loss of the family is big, isn't the loss of the Oda family great?! And the big high city is still there! Zenshoji Temple is also there! Why?! Matsudaira Motonobu's voice was so loud that it could be heard almost throughout the mansion.

"This is His Highness's order, I hope that Matsudaira-sama, you will not do anything to disappoint His Highness." The messenger said tremblingly, for fear that Matsudaira Motoshin would be careless, so he would cut him down, although he was the true representative of the Imagawa clan, but he knew very well that Matsudaira Motoshin really killed him, and the Imagawa clan would not do anything to Matsudaira Motoshin because of this. After all, at this time, Matsudaira Motonobu was no longer a hostage who was under house arrest in Sunfu Castle back then, but a general guarding Mikawa.

"Get out! Before I change my mind! Matsudaira Motonobu yelled angrily. When the messenger heard this, he dared to say anything, and after giving a salute, he ran away as fast as he could.

After the envoy had been gone for a while, Sakai Tadaji, who was sitting on the side, asked with some doubts, "My lord, is it really good to stimulate His Highness so much?" ”

"Hehe, Tadaji, don't you know that Imagawa Shin guy? It's just a weak and incompetent waste. I'm afraid the only thing he thinks about now is how to avoid war so that he can enjoy Suruga well, right? Matsudaira Motonobu sneered and sat down, where was there still an angry look?

"But even so......" Sakai Tadaji wanted to say something more.

To be honest, during this period of time, many of Matsudaira Motonobu's practices have been a little incomprehensible to him. While shouting that he wanted to avenge Imagawa Yoshimoto, he only sent a small group of troops to harass him twice at will. Such a contradictory approach obviously indicates that Matsudaira Motonobu is planning.

Seeing Sakai Tadaji's puzzled expression, Matsudaira Motoshin was immediately happy, "Tadaji, are you very confused about my decision?" ”

"The subordinates don't dare!" Sakai Tadaji said hurriedly. As a powerful minister in the family, he would never question any decision made by Matsudaira Motoshin, even if that decision did not give any explanation. Because he knew very well in his heart that if the Matsudaira family wanted to restore its previous honor, there would definitely not be a second voice among the retainers, especially after two retainers killed the master.

"It's actually quite simple...... I hope to be the second Taiyuan master of the Imagawa family......" Matsudaira Motonobu said softly, his tone was flat, but full of ambition.

"Lord?!" Sakai Tadaji could never have imagined that Matsudaira Motonobu would be so ambitious, and in his guess, Matsudaira Motonobu did this only to show his loyalty to the Imagawa clan and many retainers. So that after the death of Imagawa Yoshimoto, the Matsudaira family can still develop steadily in Mikawa.

"Tadaji...... Although the Oda family won the victory against the main family, the strength of the main family did not weaken too much. If Oda Nobunaga had been smart enough, he would never have taken the opportunity to attack Imagawa. Because once you do that, no matter how unwilling the Imagawa clan is, they will go all out to meet the battle. At that time, if the Toki family also makes a move, the Oda family will be in big trouble. Matsudaira Motonobu chuckled and said, enjoying this sense of intellectual superiority that he had never felt when he was by Imagawa Yoshimoto's side before.

"So no matter how much trouble we make, as long as we don't get on the line, Oda Nobunaga will definitely ignore us and others. But if we continue to make trouble like this, it will definitely make those who want to avenge the righteous yuan have a good impression of our family. If this continues, my influence in my family will gradually expand......"

"You should also know that after the barrel narrow, the older generation is almost dead...... I, Okabe Motonobu, Asahina Taichao, Uden Nagasho and others, are destined to become important ministers of the family......"

"I see, as long as there are more retainers who support your family, then your lord's voice will become more and more powerful. When the time comes, even if His Highness is unwilling, he will have to accept the assistance of the lord......" said Sakai Tadaji, who was not a stupid person in the first place, but he had never thought about it in that direction.

"Not bad......" Matsudaira Motonobu chuckled, turned to look at the clear sky outside the house, "The future of the Matsudaira family is getting brighter and brighter......"

Cheongju Castle Tower.

"What? Attacking Mino? It doesn't need to be so fast, does it? Oda Yoshinobu looked at Oda Nobunaga helplessly and said. He never thought that less than 10 days after defeating Imagawa Yoshimoto, Oda Nobunaga couldn't help but attack Mino.

Well, in fact, there is nothing surprising about it, after all, Toki Yoshiryu killed Saito Michizo, who has always admired and helped him, whether it is for himself or for Nohime, Oda Nobunaga can't get along with the Toki family, let alone he still has Saito Michizo's Rangkoku in his hands.

"Why, don't you think now is a good opportunity? Imagawa Yoshimoto died in battle, and with the real little ghost head of the Imagawa clan, it is still a question whether he can shock those retainers and wealthy families, and it is impossible to cause any trouble to his family. Oda Nobunaga laughed. Ever since he killed Yoshimoto Imagawa, he has been in a very good mood every day.

"But there are a lot of people in the Imagawa family's main battle, and I heard that many retainers ask the Imagawa clan to avenge Imagawa Yoshimoto every day. You also said that the Imagawa clan may not be able to suppress those retainers. In case it really hits, and the main family is attacking Mino......" Oda Yoshinobu objected.

This is not what he really thinks in his heart, but unfortunately he really thinks can't be said. After all, he couldn't explain how he knew the fact that the Earth Ambiguity Dragon didn't have two years to live.

"Haha~ Isn't there still you? With you, I believe that even if the Imagawa family has another 40,000 troops, it will be no problem to drag it out for a few days, right? Oda Nobunaga asked with a strange smile.

"Humph! Just Imagawa really that waste? Give him an army of millions, and I will let him go without returning! Oda Yoshinobu naturally couldn't say that he couldn't do it, and immediately boasted loudly.

"Isn't that enough?" When Oda Nobunaga heard this, he immediately spread his hands and said with a playful face.

"You...... Forget it, whatever you want~ Don't lose~" Oda Yoshinobu shook his head helplessly when he heard this. Although in his heart, he already knew the result.

In June 1560, Oda Nobunaga led an army of 3,000 to attack Mino, and Inaba Ryodori led an army to meet them, and the two sides met at the Nagara River, which ended with the retreat of Oda's army. (To be continued.) )