Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, it is the first day of May in the third year of Yonglu (1560 AD).

On this day, Imagawa Yoshimoto officially issued an order asking his generals to arrive at Sunfu Castle by ten days and then set off together.

After the arrival of the generals, the army finally set out, first to Tokaido on the 11th, then from Tokai and Honsaka on the 12th, and finally on the fifteenth, the forward troops had to reach the pond carp in Mikawa Bikai County.

The pond carp is already quite close to the border of Owari Province. General Imagawa Yoshimoto arrived at Okazaki Castle in Mikawa Province on the 16th, the next day, and immediately began a military assessment meeting to prepare for the start of war.

Yoshimoto Imagawa is in his forties this year, which is the age of high morale. He was very fat, so when he set out from Sunpu Castle, he had to tie three more horses after the ride and go with all the retainers. Then sat a palanquin made of gold and silver, carried slowly by four large men.

In any case, he was different from the wild samurai in the Mikawa and Owari regions, he began to absorb Kyoto culture and customs very early, and he was quite close to the ministers, and his living habits were already on the same level as the generals, and because of this, his armor was embroidered with the scenery of the Shu River, and his chest and shoes were tied with white cloth. In addition, he painted thin eyebrows with black ink on his middle teeth. He entered a large room in Okazaki Castle leisurely, and the situation inside was as luxurious and splendid as the Yamato painting.

He also specially selected many beautiful young men to be his guards, and they held in their hands the 2-foot-6-inch broadsword of Sozosa's character that he was proud of, and the iron pocket of Yoshihiro Matsukura Township of Shigeyo Sandwiched under his arm. Because of obesity, it is particularly easy to feel hot. He looked to the left and right. He found that there was a large round fan with a diameter of about three feet around him, staggered left and right, fanning him. And Youbi was guarding him by his side.

"Guards! Come on!" He said. The little guards standing in front glanced at each other. Then he looked back at his staff officers, and finally regained his position according to Imagawa Yoshimoto's request.

So Imagawa Yoshimoto officially began the meeting: "Now I want to inform you of my thoughts, if you have any opinions, you don't have to be polite, just put them forward." If there are no objections, it means that you have decided to conform to my opinion, and now immediately communicate my will to the various camps so that everyone can know it. ”

"Yes!" Everyone immediately responded.

"And. Okazaki Castle is about to become a battlefield, so I'll have a thousand soldiers led by Anhara Motokei to serve as a garrison!"

At this time, Anyuan Yuanjing was beside him, so he asked and asked from the center of his right side: "Yes!" ”

"Secondly, in addition to Yoshihisa's own family, I will assign another 2,000 soldiers to my side to join the camp, and you will lead 4,000 soldiers to be responsible for monitoring all the positions of Ikekoi and Imaoka in places such as Mokawa and Kariya, and spearhead my advance route."

In response to this order, Horikoshi Yoshihisa, who was sitting on the upper seat on the left, spoke: "My lord, according to the information sent back by the intelligence officers, we don't need to have these cautious precautions at all!"

"What? Don't need it?" Imagawa Yoshimoto's fat body trembled. He was originally a very neurotic person. At this time, the eyebrows painted seemed to tremble, "Oda is always a famous rioter. For such a person, you even said that you don't need to warn him?"

"Yes! My lord, because Oda Nobunaga was not prepared to cross the border to fight us, this information is absolutely correct and reliable. According to the information obtained by the careful work, they thought that it was better to wait until they were sure of victory before going out to fight, and until then, they would just have to sleep and wait, and now they are preparing to defend the city!"

"What? Do they have the idea of cage warfare? What evidence is there?"

"Yes! The imperial chef in Kiyosu Castle was a man named Kinoshita Fujiyoshiro, and he had previously inquired around the territory of Owari Province and even in the Mikawa Province region with another person named Kizo Shigetada, and hurriedly went around buying miso sauce. There are two or three people who are engaged in selling miso in the Nishimikawa area, and we found out about it from these people, and everyone is the same person, so there should be no mistake!"

"Have you made a judgment based on that alone? Yoshihisa!" Imagawa Yoshimoto asked quietly, "If that's all there is to it, our plan won't change." Yoshihisa, you should take 4,000 people as a pioneer for me and sweep the road ahead first!"

"But...... About this matter......" Miura Bigomori, who was standing in the back, spoke, "Mr. Uden Nagasho in Otaka Castle, there is also a report on this matter. ”

"What? Something about this?"

"Yes! The fact that Oda Nobunaga decided to hold Kiyosu Castle is true information. ”

"Alright! Then you can just say come and hear it!"

"At the forefront of this guy is the castles of Washizu, Marune, Tange, Zenshoji, and Nakajima, but there is still no sign of increasing the number of people in these castles."

"What? He didn't increase the number ......?"

"Yes! Your lord, you know, the number of people in these castles is still the same as the number we had before we set out from Sunhouse!"

"Yobi! Take out Oda Nobunaga's equipment book and take a look. Imagawa Yoshimoto said as he took the equipment book and put it in front of his eyes.

"Alright! After that, you read the information about the guards and the number of guards in the information given to you by the long guard!" He so commanded to attach.

"Yes! The commander of Washizu was Oda Nobunpei, with about three hundred and fifty seven soldiers under his command; Mamine Mamoru is a member of Sakuma University, with about 400 men under his command; The general of Tange was Mizuno Tadamitsu, with about 200 men; The keeper of Zenshoji Temple is Sakuma Nobutsun, with 200 men; Mamoru Nakajima will be Kajigawa Kazuhide, and there are about 180 people under his command. ”

"Hmmm! And so it was! He really didn't increase at all!"

"Yes! His entire strength was only 1,330 men. Under these circumstances, he was unable to support any of the cities, but now each city was sending envoys to Kiyosu to ask Oda Nobunaga to send reinforcements. ”

"Isn't there any intention to increase the number of people at all?"

"Yes! He didn't mean to increase at all. And there is a plan to defend the city. This meant that he couldn't think about it anymore...... This is the news that the pelican hall chief got there. ”

Hear here. Yoshimoto Imagawa looked up at the sky, as if thinking about something. In any case, our army has nearly 30,000 elite soldiers, but it is unbelievable that he has only placed 1,300 soldiers on such an important border. What's more, even if he gathers all his personnel to launch a general attack, he won't be able to fight against us for half a moment!

"That's a strange thing...... Imagawa said slowly, tilting his pig's head.

"No reinforcements were sent to defend the city...... If it's for the sake of a sneak attack and no reinforcements can be sent, it makes sense!"

"Hmmm! About this matter......" At this time, the guard spoke again.

"Oda's total strength is no more than seven thousand. Therefore, in my opinion, he did not have reinforcements at all. However, he thought that doing so would make us suspicious, so he proceeded slowly and cautiously. ”

"You don't need to explain that! Good! Horikoshi Yoshihisa, I will send another 1,000 of my men to your troops, and the number will be changed from 4,000 to 5,000, and you will prepare for the advance like an ant march!"

"What? Add another thousand ......," Horikoshi Yoshihisa asked rhetorically in disbelief. With only 1,330 men on the total strength of the five small cities on the border of such an important country, why do we need 4,000 troops on our way forward? I wanted to refute it like this, but now Imagawa has added another thousand people. This was even more incredible to Yoshihisa, but then he seemed to understand. Then it dawned on me:

"Oh, I see! It turns out that this is a noble body that is going to command the world, so the defense must be so cautious and careful, and now I completely understand. ”

"If you get it, that's good, be careful." Imagawa Yoshimoto is very attentive to everything, and he is careful, "Okay! Now that the middle road has been fortified, all that remains is the attacking troops. Of all the enemy castles, the most powerful should be Marone Castle, which was defended by Sakuma University. Well, Matsudaira Motoyasu! You will lead 2,500 elite troops of Mikawa to attack this castle!"

Sitting at the end of the left seat, Matsudaira Motoyasu, who was the lord of Okazaki Castle, said with a look of consciousness: "Your Excellency, it is really an honorable thing for us to hand over the strongest enemy to attack, thank you!"

After saying that, he lowered his head again.

"The second is Washizu Castle, which will be attacked by Asahina Taino and the second cadre soldiers."

"Yes! Send an emissary to Asahina's position now!"

"The 3,000 soldiers led by the Uden Nagasho of Otaka Castle were responsible for supporting the attack on the two castles of Marone and Washitsu. Once the enemy city is defeated, he immediately moves to the streets of Cheongsu, and Katsuyama Nobusada also advances with him!"

"According to what my lord said, I, Katsuyama Nobusada, just need to deploy?" At this time, this sound suddenly came from the top seat on the right.

"Yes! At first, you will march towards Cheongju Castle with 5,000 soldiers, and after the others have captured all five enemy castles, you will join forces and attack the enemy's main fort. ”

"Katsuyama Nobusada led 5,000 men and marched towards the streets of Cheongju."

"That's right! Also, Matsudaira Motoyasu!"

"Yes!"

"After you broke the Marone Castle, you immediately turned to the Great Taka Castle of the Uboden Nagsho. At this time, the Uden has also set off in the direction of Cheongsu, so after the Marune is destroyed, you will enter the Great High Castle as a garrison. You have to show the courage of the Samurai of Mikawa and don't lose to the others. The enemy is very stubborn, so you must be determined to die, you know?"

"Yes!" After answering like this, Matsudaira Motoyasu couldn't help but sigh secretly. He misses Oda Nobunaga, who he played with and had a deep friendship with each other when he was a teenager. Although Oda Nobunaga sent an envoy to communicate secretly with Okazaki Castle, hoping that they would not fight to the death in a difficult situation. The question now is that Imagawa Yoshimoto Castle is so deep that he deliberately refuses to weaken the Matsudaira family in the name of the Mikawa samurai, so will this result be what Imagawa Yoshimoto can allow?

"Next......" At this time, Imagawa Yoshimoto ordered the big fan attendants standing on both sides to fan hard, and he glared at the two of them because he felt that they were fanning too slowly, "Miura Beihou led three soldiers to stand by with me. ”

"Yes!"

"The 5,000 soldiers of this team are directly under my command. After the Great High City is pacified. Let's go into town again. Together, launch a general attack on Cheongju. ”

"Yes!"

"Okabe Motonobu led seven hundred men to guard Narumi Castle, and the order was immediately conveyed to him by an emissary."

"Yes! I understand. I'll go right now. ”

"Good!"

"In the end, Asakawa Masatoshi is left, and you return to the castle with 1,500 men, and guard the wild warriors around the village."

The young Jung-min was quite dissatisfied with this mission: "The city is not an enemy position, so why should it be defended?"

"Hahaha! That's a wonderful thing you say! Jungmin! Even if Okazaki Castle needs to be garrisoned by a thousand men, not to mention that Okazaki Castle is more front-line than here, how can it not be considered the enemy's position?"

"So, my lord, can you let me go further to the front?"

"No way!" Imagawa shook his head sternly. Then he laughed out loud, "You are all very heroic, but the purpose of this battle of Shangluo is to control the world, so if the cunning monkey Owari loses due to a moment of negligence, it will not only make us regret it for the rest of our lives, but also make our descendants a laughing stock in history." Of course, we should come forward to fight, but at the same time, we must be more careful not to take advantage of the opponent. That's the best way to win, that's what I think. Do you understand? Jungmin! After I set out from Okazaki Castle, I will stay at Okakake Castle for one night before entering Odaka Castle, so my unit will go to take up the garrison work first. Everyone here has an equal status and an equally important job! Alright, that's the end of our military assessment, let's go back to your posts and start working!"

At this time, Imagawa Yoshimoto thought that Oda Nobunaga in Owari would be helpless under his perfect plan, so he happily showed his dark beautiful teeth and smiled......

Just when Imagawa Yoshimoto was looking forward to a big victory over the Oda family, in the kitchen of Oda Home City Kiyosu Castle, a voice rang out: "Is the meal ready?" ”

The one who asked loudly was the newly arrived chef Kinoshita Tojiro.

"Right away." A subordinate replied.

"Hurry up, I'm hungry." Fujiyoshiro urged, "It's not that I'm hungry, it's that the lord is hungry." ”

Since joining the Oda family, this monkey has changed a lot. Now he is no longer a subordinate of Fujii Uemon when he first joined the Oda family, but the kitchen supervisor of the Oda family, who leads the thirty kan Yuroku.

When he first entered Oda's house, he was first responsible for cleaning the stables, and in the blink of an eye, he went to carry Oda Nobunaga's shoes, then led the horses for Oda Nobunaga, and finally rose from an ordinary subordinate to a kitchen supervisor. He was smooth sailing in the Oda family and had already made a name for himself. No one knows why this monkey is so pleasing to Oda Nobunaga. He even made up an interesting story for himself to tell to everyone.

"As long as you are breathing, you have to use your mind." He spoke across the stove, and the servants and maids giggled when they knew that the man's tirade had begun again.

"People who are unresponsive do not begin to use their minds until they have trouble breathing. That's too late! When a fish in the sea breathes through its mouth, its time of death has arrived. But there are even dumber ones who don't use their minds until they're dead. Do you understand? When people are alive, when they can still breathe in their nostrils, they must learn to use their minds. ”

A maid named Ah Chang sarcastically said, "So, the chef has come to the fore." ”

"Yes. When I was in charge of cleaning the stables, I thought about how to be a person who could talk to the horses every day. If you can't talk to a horse, you can't be a good horse breeder. I pondered for three days and finally understood the horse language. ”

"So, when you carried the shoes for the lord, you also learned the language of straw sandals and clogs?"

"Nonsense. How can shoes speak? At that time, I had to stay one step ahead every morning and warm my back with straw sandals and clogs. If you warm it with your belly, it's bad. ”

"Hehe, then, what did you do when you were on duty in the mountains and forests?"

"Didn't do anything. It's just that there is no illegal logging. A person who deceives his boss and takes the master's things for himself cannot get ahead with this kind of greed. All of you have to remember. He took great pains to teach the people, but at a time he always asked his subordinates to cook two delicacies, one for Oda Nobunaga to enjoy and one for himself. Therefore, the only people who enjoy the most delicious food in Kiyosu Castle are Oda Nobunaga and Fujiyoshiro.

"The meal is ready."

"Good work!" Fujiyoshiro replied pretentiously, and then comfortably picked up the chopsticks, "Hmm." It tastes good! That's it. "The meal was served in a bowl. Miso soup made from chicken, shredded radish, and a plate of grilled fish. There are also some seasonings. On weekdays, it is three dishes and one soup. Today I added an abalone and a catfish drenched in walnut juice. The fishermen of Tsushima brought ayu and made this special dish. Fujiyoshiro unceremoniously sent the ayu into his mouth.

After the meal was set, about three taels of wine were poured. Oda Nobunaga drank an astonishing amount of alcohol, and if he was in the mood, he would drink alone until he got drunk. Looking at Fujiyoshiro's gobbling up, the fire-burning man Kokui Munehisa couldn't help but ask, "How does the catfish taste?" ”

"I said, yes."

"That's right. is before tasting. ”

"It's you again......" Fujiyoshiro threw a piece of catfish into his mouth, followed by two more pieces.

"When a fish is alive, I can tell if it tastes good or bad. Those who don't know how good or bad it tastes without tasting it can't be a chef. ”

Zong Jiu argued with him, and turned his head to look away. In addition to the kitchen cupboards and cupboards, there is also a rice cupboard, which is piled up with the rice needed on a daily basis.

"The raw abalone fillet is not very good, but the miso soup tastes very authentic. Okay, let's get the rice. ”

In a few moments, Fujiyoshiro cleaned up a large bowl full of rice. When the second bowl of rice was served, Ah Chang, who was in charge of guarding the rice cabinet, suddenly changed his expression. At this time. A thunderbolt sounded behind Fujiyoshiro: "Monkey! ”

It was Oda Nobunaga's angry shouting.

"In!" The same resounding response.

"Am I your lord?" Oda Nobunaga sternly glanced sternly at the dining table and the rice grains at the corner of Fujiyoshiro's mouth, and asked angrily.

"Yes!" Fujiyoshiro was already sitting upright. There was no timidity on his face, "Why are you here?" ”

"Come up to the hall."

"Yes, it's coming soon. Immediately clean up the dishes. Fujiyoshiro was unusually calm, followed Oda Nobunaga, and went out. Arriving in the hall, Oda Nobunaga suddenly burst out laughing. Fujiyoshiro was taken aback. Oda Nobunaga wasn't terrible when he was angry, but just hearing him laugh made Fujiyoshiro's heart pound.

"Do you know why I call you?"

"Is it because I'm gluttonous? I don't know. ”

"I wanted to praise you. You are faithful, and you taste food for me every time to prevent others from poisoning. Oda Nobunaga swallowed his anger and said sarcastically, "I'm going to bother you especially today." In addition to chicken miso soup, there are also catfish, small fish, and raw abalone. ”

Fujiyoshiro gave a solemn and cautious salute, "Being praised by adults like this is a little fluttering. The monkey was an inferior person who was accustomed to coarse tea and light rice, and he was dizzy when he saw such a sumptuous meal today. But I also want to control my appetite for adults to taste, this painstaking ......"

"You're a good talker. You will only be allowed to try one bowl in the future. ”

"Yes!"

"Also, the miso soup is too spicy."

"I was surprised by my words. In addition to adults, the people on duty in the city also enjoyed this miso soup. In short, all laborers need to eat spicy food. If you eat sweets, your body will decay. ”

"Clever! Salt is necessary for the body. If there is a war and there is not enough salt, can you continue to fight? Our salt reserves are dwindling. ”

Fujiyoshiro glanced at Oda Nobunaga, secretly admiring him in his heart for being a person who was thorough and meticulous.

"Have you seen the sky?"

"My lord is joking again."

"Imagawa Yoshimoto has already set off from Sunfu. Tell me, has he arrived in Okazaki now? ”

"It's hard to say. It's useless to say. ”

"Humph!" Oda Nobunaga looked around and lowered his voice, "It's useless? ”

"I think that, just as it was rumored that the Luo family attacked the Western Kingdom and Southern Kyushu, Imagawa-sama would have led the largest army since the Onin War. It doesn't matter to us exactly when they arrive in Hamamatsu or how many days they will stay in Yoshida and Okazaki. Is it necessary for your lord to lead the weak army of Owari to go on an expedition against an enemy as imposing as a cloud? ”

Hearing this, Oda Nobunaga suddenly shouted, "Bastard! I'm asking you a question. ”

"I may have digressed. But if it is replaced by Yoshiro Toto, it will only consider when the Imagawa army will arrive in Owari. Other than that, it's useless to think. ”

"Nonsense again. Love to be smart. Oda Nobunaga lowered his voice, "You once said that Maeda Matsuzuo would come back and apologize to me?" ”

"Yes. He killed the lord's favored Aizhi Shi Ami and fled, which is indeed hateful. But after the incident, the wooden building Shigetada, who met Amatsu, learned about it. Maeda Matsuzuo mistakenly killed Aichi Juami for her. Afterwards, Maeda Matazuo had already deeply regretted the incident. I hope your forgiveness. ”

"Hmph, that guy was originally promoted by the Maeda family, and he was in cahoots with Maeda's left wolf. It's impossible to forgive that guy! Listen, I'll say it again: if he comes, I'll kill him. That's how you sue him. Let the guy sue him like this. With Oda Nobunaga's character, the more he admonished, the more he would arouse his anger, which was also secretly observed by Kizo Shigetada. That's why he instigated Kinoshita Toshiro to ask for forgiveness for the Maeda Toshiya in front of Oda Nobunaga, which in turn increased the chances of the Luo family getting the Maeda Toshika.

In the face of Oda Nobunaga's words, Fujiyoshiro did not answer, but just stared at Oda Nobunaga's face. Did Oda Nobunaga really get angry, or did he let the Mazaemon Toshiya try to come back while Imagawa was at war with Oda? Fujiyoshiro did not dare to judge lightly, because when Oda Nobunaga spoke like this, he must not make a judgment early.

"If you tell the adult's original words to Youzuojun, the loyal Youzuo is afraid that there is only one way to commit suicide." Fujiyoshiro said tentatively.

Oda Nobunaga had already casually diverted the subject: "The soup is cold. You've already tried it, why don't you serve the food yet! ”

When Yoshiro Toji stood up. Oda Nobunaga stopped him with a sarcastic face: "Okay. You don't have to get up, let the people do it. Other. Bring your meal over and we'll eat together. Oda Nobunaga clapped his hands and called his personal guards, with a smile on his face, and asked his subordinates to bring Fujiyoshiro's food here.

Fujiyoshiro was suddenly very wolf. As a rule, there is no meal for Fujiyoshiro. Because he had to try the food beforehand, Fujiyoshiro often took the opportunity to eat more. Now Oda Nobunaga ordered to bring Fujiyoshiro's food, and the people in the kitchen must meet and look at each other. I don't know what they're going to make.

Oda Nobunaga, of course, knew it. If the same meal is served, see how clever the monkey is?

"Let's make a bet."

"Bet on what?"

"Food." Oda Nobunaga smiled happily, "You should teach your subordinates all the tips and precautions." ”

"Of course."

"But your face is pale. Are catfish poisonous? ”

"Your Excellency!" Fujiyoshiro wiped his face sternly and said, "I'm afraid it's just an adult's mouth." ”

"Then we'll make a bet, monkey."

"Good. If I do my duty, then I ask my lord to put a group of troops under my command in the event of a battle with Imagawa. Although Fujiyoshiro was very nervous, he never forgot to seize the opportunity to make contributions and get ahead. Oda Nobunaga's character is exactly like this.

"What if you were negligent?"

"Then leave it to the adults."

Oda Nobunaga smiled and looked with interest at Fujiyoshiro, who was trying to hide his wolf look. This monkey has a seamless ability to change things that Hayashi Sado, Shibata, and Sakuma don't have. He was able to speculate on the other party while talking. It can penetrate people's minds without being overly frivolous.

According to his former boss, Fujii Mataemon, Fujiyoshiro was good at pleasing women. "I thought that with his appearance, how could there be a woman. I never thought that the wives and daughters of the low-ranking samurai often gave him things quietly. It's really confusing. So please be careful with him. Oda Nobunaga hesitated whether he should arrange another errand for him. If you want to survive in this troubled world, you need several conditions. The first is ability and wrist. Toyoshiro is already qualified at this point. Then, there is something other than hard work, which is commonly known as luck, is this guy born with martial luck? Oda Nobunaga wanted to test Fujiyoshiro's martial arts at the moment.

After Oda Nobunaga's meal was served, Fujiyoshiro carefully inspected it like an overseer. As for his own food that came up at the back, Fujiyoshiro deliberately didn't look at it. Then, he appeared unusually calm, quietly looking at his share of food. Oda Nobunaga also looked sharply. On the plate are only shredded radish, seasonings, and miso soup.

Fujiyoshiro finally put his mind at ease and knelt down facing Oda Nobunaga: "I'm sorry. Toyoshiro lost. Please dispose of it as you like. ”

A wry smile appeared on Oda Nobunaga's face. Fujiyoshiro won, but instead knelt down and apologized. Although Oda Nobunaga scolded him for being a bastard in his heart, he couldn't help but want to hear how he excused himself.

"Do you think that's the end of it?"

"I'm sorry. I will definitely tell them well and promise not to make mistakes next time. ”

"I'd like to hear what you're going to say to them?"

"Yes. I always ask them to be frugal first, so that they can make mistakes like today. In fact, adults should be allowed to eat what our subordinates normally eat. I have repeatedly told them to make the same meals as we do for adults to temper their will. ”

Oda Nobunaga couldn't help but smack his lips, "Monkey! But he gritted his teeth and didn't continue. This monkey, martial arts luck is very good, his sleek and clever, even a little overdone. "Okay, eat."

Oda Nobunaga picked up the Koryo flask, filled himself with sake, and drank it alone. The master and servant ate silently.

"Monkeys."

"In. I'm full. ”

"I didn't ask about that. I wanted to sleep until the Imagawa army arrived at Kiyosu Castle. ”

"If you want to defend the city, you must sleep like this."

"As you just said, whether Daisuke Jibe goes to Hamamatsu, Yoshida, or Okazaki, it is impossible for me to take the initiative to attack the enemy's territory. I'm going to sleep. But when they arrive in Owari, I should have opened my eyes. ”

"Yes."

"So, when the enemy enters the territory of Mizuno Shimonomomo, you are responsible for reporting the detailed military situation to me."

"Fujiyoshiro has been allowed to participate in this war?"

"Bastard, since it is to defend the city, women and children must also participate." This means that in this case, Fujiyoshiro will also enter the war.

"Thank you, sir!"

"I'm going to rest today. If it's time to open your eyes, wake me up immediately. Remember? ”

Fujiyoshiro drank the miso soup with relish and nodded in agreement, "Yes." ”

"By the way, you can go out and buy some miso." Previously, Oda Nobunaga had already instructed Fujiyoshiro to make a big deal about buying miso in Owari Province, and now he suddenly asked Fujiyoshiro to continue to buy it, so I really don't know if he deliberately played with Fujiyoshiro.

But Fujiyoshiro didn't say much, but continued to respond honestly; "Yes."

In fact, Fujiyoshiro already vaguely understood Oda Nobunaga's thoughts. This war will be a turning point in fate for Oda Nobunaga. This is not a battle between ordinary people and losers, but death or surrender. No matter what angle you look at it, and no matter what method you use, the conclusion is still that "there is no possibility of winning".

But Fujiyoshiro was also well aware that Oda Nobunaga's innate competitiveness made it impossible for him to bow down to others. Fujiyoshiro chose Oda Nobunaga as his master, not entirely because of Oda Nobunaga's extraordinary strategic and managerial talents. Shibata, Sakuma and other important ministers believed that Oda Nobunaga had all kinds of shortcomings, and if he was not a general, he might not survive, but Fujiyoshiro valued these shortcomings the most.

Oda Nobunaga tried to test Fujiyoshiro's martial arts, and Fujiyoshiro had a greater interest in Oda Nobunaga's martial arts. Therefore, if Oda Nobunaga said something like "defect to Imagawa's gate" at this time, Fujiyoshiro would immediately leave and go elsewhere.

Kinoshita Toyoshiro would never bet his life on such a master. But Oda Nobunaga, as Fujiyoshiro expected, chose to "die" rather than "surrender". According to Oda Nobunaga's temperament, he would never fight against the castle. But if you don't seize the opportunity to go out of the city to fight a decisive battle, you may really sleep in the city and be killed by the enemy. Oda Nobunaga hated repeating other people's old tricks, and it was this that Fujiyoshiro took a fancy to.

(Thanks to "Shenluan" for its continuous support of 100 coins; Thanks to the evaluation votes of "Air Acceleration" and the support of 10,000 coins, the gratitude is indescribable, and whether there will be more copies will need to be considered in the future. (To be continued......)