Chronicles of The Hardships of Komachi in The Sengoku Era

The Tohoku invasion ordered by Nobunaga was in full swing. Two months have passed since Shinbutsu raided Satomi, but Odawara Castle, Hojo's tooth castle, was still alive.

As a result of Oda's efforts, most of the branch castles located around Odawara Castle have been dropped, and Hojo's power is steadily being cut off. However, when I came here, the environment took sides with Hojo.

The arrival of winter earlier than usual has made the cold severe, and military operations are beginning to be hampered. Particularly in the Warring States Period, when rain gear was underdeveloped, harsh rain can easily claim human lives.

Nobunaga gathered his subordinate generals to hold a military meeting, and after consulting with Nobunaga and Shizuko over the phone, decided to refrain from aggressive offensive.

However, instead of spending time at random, we are also reorganizing the army so that the dropped castles can be rehabilitated and coordinated.

This situation also occurred in Western countries. Although Tottori Castle was available early on, if snowfall starts with the arrival of full-scale winter, it will be difficult even to bring in munitions.

In Oda territory, there are paved streets, so logistics will not be delayed by a small amount of snow. However, in the West, which is under Maori influence, even the streets will be lost if it becomes deep snow.

Therefore, the Hideyoshi Army is developing roads and laying signs that serve as supply routes from Kobe Port for the territory cut off, and is preparing to ensure supplies are uninterrupted even under snow loads.

That said, even though they were carrying Tiger Child's construction heavy equipment to the front line, they were reinforcing the street by laying crushed stone and rolling it (applying pressure to the ground to compact it).

Military action led by a large army is impossible by these preparations, but a well-coordinated defensive posture is being built that connects each base with logistics.

On the other hand, in Oda territory, roads and post towns are well maintained, so even in winter, the mobility of people and goods is not greatly impaired.

The well-paved streets don't freak out with a bit of rain. Since regular maintenance is carried out after maintenance, rainwater does not accumulate everywhere.

Nonetheless, the cold certainly reduced the mobility of people, and although there were fewer crowds compared to spring and autumn, it was a situation that set it apart from other realms.

If a person moves, so do things and money. Commercial activity was stimulated, and after all, warm food was sold well. Especially, the hot food served in the tavern is very popular.

Although sake was drunk on heat, it was also possible to drink cloudy sake. However, due to the presence of fluctuations, habits become stronger.

If it is a cloudy liquor with a tangy mouth, there are some things that can be stored, but most of the cloudy liquor is drunk with cold liquor.

There's also a shop serving warm soup and hotpot dishes alongside sake, and soba noodles and ramen shops are thriving even though people don't serve sake.

The same trend was observed in the Shizuko residence.

Cold days are limited to juice!

Nagaoka speaks while tonguing at the pork soup. Suck a bite of pork juice and scrape in a pile of rice. The long, awe-inspiring face of Demon Musashi was a year-old face at mealtime.

I don't have anything to say if I'm hot with this.

"Whoa! You want a cup from midday?" If you don't want to hear it, don't. "

Kei-kun rides on the words of Chang-kei. But the two of them sighed, because the wine of the heart was not offered.

Since Shizuku said no, we have no choice but to give up at dinner.

"The Date boy is wearing a uniform, isn't he?" And yet, when Shizuko heard about her age, she was forbidden to drink instantly..... "

Even if you're wearing a uniform, you said you wouldn't let her drink until her body has grown to a certain extent.

Shizuko told me to refrain from drinking alcohol for a few years after wearing the original clothes. In the Warring States Period, if the original clothes were completed, they would be treated as one person, but their age is often low.

In many years, it was often performed between the ages of 12 and 16, and Shizuko thought that if the young person immediately after the original clothes drank alcohol, it would have a negative effect on the brain and body.

Therefore, Shizuko has decided to impose restrictions on drinking on those under her protection. However, alcohol was not provided for meals, and there were countless ways to get out of the way if one wanted to drink it.

"For children, alcohol is a privilege for adults." No matter how quiet they are, there are many people who don't listen to everything. "

"Rather, it's because you can stop it that you want to do it." Well, there's no such thing as tight penalties. "

I want to do something that I couldn't do as a child because I joined an adult group. Drinking was an affordable practice for people of that age.

The adults who watched were silent on the evil child's newborn child because they used to be. Of course, after a few degrees, the iron fist punishment awaits.

Alright! I'll bet that the Dada family drinks alcohol.

"Come on, I won't bet." I'll bet on you, too. "

While laughing, Nagaoka and Kei finished the meal, and the two took out a bottle of wine with a knob in one hand.

They were making up their minds. Fujijiro, who has been told to stop drinking by Shizuko, needs an excuse to drink decently.

It is not so exaggerated, and it is rude not to drink if it is in the form invited by Chang Ke et al.

Thus, Nagaoka and Keisei opened the door leading to the corridor and began to drink in the appropriate room.

If you think there's any pleasant talking, was it Mori and Maeda?

Fujijiro was caught passing by shortly after. The two gazed at each other and asked out while holding the hammer.

How about a piece of snow dyed sakana on the edge of the mountain?

When Keisei turned to the water, Fujijiro once shunned it. However, Fujijiro continued to receive it when Yoshiyuki gave him a handful of bowls.

"Shizuko-sama has told me to stop drinking, but it's not unreasonable to ask me to refuse." Accompanying you (Azaka) Risuru "

"Yes, you don't have to stretch your elbows." Besides, I'm not trying to blame you just because you're worried about Shizuku. "

"That's true. Then just a little so you don't worry about Shizuko..."

With the words on the back, he added to the car seat, and when Nagaya said thank you for the wine he poured into the cup, he took a breath.

The two of them understand that Fujijiro is quite a drink guard because he doesn't drink well in the year. However, they overlooked an important issue.

Shizuko restricted drinking until she reached a certain age, but especially Fujijiro was named and told her to stop drinking.

This is because Shizuko, who is a woman of record, knew that Date Zheng Sect had many problems because he had a bad alcoholic habit and a predisposition to blood on his head.

It will be a little later for the two of them to witness the fact.

Shizuko's fears were overwhelming, and Fujijiro suddenly played the depression at the sake table.

Even though I am aware of my own alcoholism in history, two years before my death, I have failed with alcohol.

Even so, he did not give death because he had great trust from Hideyoshi Tokugawa and Iemitsu, and it was only allowed because he had a track record of surviving the Warring States Period.

Now that Fujijiro is merely a hostage, it becomes a big problem if he fails at the sake table.

"So, they had a fight at the booze table."

Shizuko was shocked to hear all the reports. In response to Shizuko's frightened mixed voice, the parties, Chang Ke, Keijirou, and Fujiro, all lowered their heads.

I'm sorry.

Fujiro rubbed his forehead on the floor with an apology. Katakura Kodokuro, who is hiding behind Fujijiro, has a white complexion that passes through the blue.

Forty-six blue moles (bruises) remained on their faces, joining the booze after Fujijiro and quarreling afterwards.

Perhaps they didn't know that Fujijiro's sake habit was so bad. When I was at Date's house, I never drank so much, and I rarely had the opportunity to drink.

Even so, if the housekeeper's trail and the hostage are beaten up and both sides get injured, it won't be done for free.

I'll check it out, but we just had a fight, right?

Yeah. It was a fight, but I stopped it when Fujijiro fell.

"If Katsuzuki-kun and Keiji-san were watching, please stop before..."

Keiji said that she could be sorry for Shizuko, who would inadvertently become sinister. It was easy to imagine that the two of them even had a fight as a sakana of alcohol.

(Forty-six trying to avoid collisions with others beat each other without bending over......)

Here's how the fight went. When Fujijiro was joining the sake table and drinking, 46 people passed by. The Drink Guards, who found a new life, immediately lured him in.

While the four of them were laughing and drinking, when they were drunk, they had no restraint in their words and deeds, and they said what everyone wanted to say.

Even so, Forty-six only refrained from drinking alcohol, and complained to Fujijiro, who was drinking bitterly while maintaining his pride.

I'm not sure what started it anymore, but the selling and buying words quickly started a quarrel. Arguing adults.

"Don't say things you don't understand! Be more of a grown-up, Fujijiro!"

"The adult you speak of is a child who is quick to give up!" I don't think that the Fourth Six Hall is an adult! "

What the hell!

Forty-six, who was furious, had already handled it first. In response to this, Fujijiro also beat back and became a quarrel. Still, Nagaoka and Kei were looking at it with a grin.

Forty-six and Fujijiro break each other's arms, knocking down what is on the desk, and engaging in a great quarrel.

Still, from the age difference, the fist released by Four Six hit the most critical spot. When Fujijiro fainted, the two drunkards finally stopped.

"Well, let's say it's good to fight with bare hands." However, quarrels are both a success and a failure. You and Fujijiro should clean the room after you've broken it, clean up the dishes, and clean up the room. "

Oh, are you blameless?

"It's a fight between men, isn't it? If it had been a blade injury, I would have punished it, but if it was like this, I would keep it to a level of caution."

In response to Shizuko's declaration that there was no punishment, Xiao Shiro, who had become a dead man, exhaled thinly and deeply.

"That being said, Fujijiro once again says that he is prohibited from drinking because he is known to be a bad sake drinker." The next time you get drunk and rampage, there's a punishment, right? "

Saying so, Shizuko cut off the story when she stabbed the nail, and lowered the three men except for 46.

But I was surprised that Four Six did it first.

"I'm sorry, Mother. My head was bleeding, and when I noticed, my hands were coming out."

Forty-six with a look of regret. Shizuko, who was a little curious, decided to delve into the reasons.

Was the statue of an adult that Fujiro thinks of different from the statue of an adult that Fujijiro thinks of?

"Yes... I thought that if I were an adult, I should kill myself and respect harmony and order with everyone."

You realize that what you're saying in the past is different, don't you?

"Yes, I couldn't repudiate the fact that I was a coward who easily bent over what I wanted to do while fighting with Fujijiro..."

"Yes, harmony is important, but you don't have to sacrifice yourself." Look at you, my lord. It's typical of our way, isn't it? Still, no one calls my lord a child. Do you know why? "

"... I don't know"

"That's because you are responsible for what you say and do." Even if it seems ruined at first glance, the main principle of showing everyone a unified world of Hinomoto is not bent. "

“Are adults responsible for what they say and do?”

"At least until you can take responsibility, you can't help but be called a child."

Shizuko nodded, telling her to think slowly and quitting the room.

Shizuko sighed happily as she looked at the list of objects destroyed in this quarrel, thinking that Shizuko had grown for 46 years.

Although it's a fight between two children, there are only boys.

Shizuko sighed again as she folded the inventory in her hand.

And he saith, Wine is a jade of sorrow: and at the same time he saith, Wine neither drink nor drink. In the case of Fujijiro, it would have been the latter.

Not only did Shizuko not lack an episode that failed due to alcohol, but Shizuko was willing to stop drinking, but the reality was not good.

As it is said, "There is no god without sake." If it becomes a celebration or a divine matter, there will surely be sake.

In the Warring States Period, when there was no such concept as alcohol harassment, it was praiseworthy (rare) to be advised by superiors to refuse.

Shizuko is only paying attention because Nobunaga directly promised to ban alcohol and punish the recommended party.

"It seems like you've been banned since then, but I'm sure you like alcohol, so I feel like you're going to wake up again."

The position of hostage served as a psychological shackle for Fujiro, who often refrained from mentioning his failure at the sake table.

That's why it's hard to stop drinking altogether. For it is rude to say, Drink, if a drunken man saith unto him, Drink.

For now, even if I drank it, I would refrain from drinking the amount, so I was concerned about something that was not important.

"It is the responsibility of the person." There's no need for your mother to be distracted. "

And when they had beaten one another, and had become more belligerent, and had become one to discuss, they cut off and threw away the forty-six.

"That's what I'm saying, but I'm worried..."

"I appreciate your feelings, but Fujijiro is the name of the Date family." If you don't mind too much, let's hurt him. "

I see. I see.

Shizuko convinced herself by being pointed out in 46.

Since it was said that adults were responsible for their actions, it was decided that Fujijiro would be regarded as a child.

Due to the strong image of the Zakat sect based on historical facts, I am worried about it, but I can hear the verse trying to reorganize from the person himself.

Shizuko decided to switch her feelings and put the material on the desk, thinking that any further action could harm her pride.

"Well, we're almost done for this year." We expect a bitter cold, so both the East and the West will no longer move for the time being. ”

The Oda army, which has a thriving spinning industry, has well-developed cold protection measures compared to the armies of other countries.

Even so, if you march in the snow, you will easily lose your life.

When attacking a castle, the defending side can only shower with cold water, which can thwart the will of the opponent.

"I want to avoid causing damage by force." By the summer of spring, the eastern part of the country will be flat. Shikoku is ruled by Changbutsu, so I wonder if Kyushu will remain if Maori in the west is cleared up? "

"The unification of Hinomoto has become a reality."

"However, even now, your lordship hasn't declared what government position you will get." So I think the court is also confused. "

As Nobunaga soon became a man of the world and the perception spread that Oda's reign would begin, a minority of people disagreed with him.

Even though many people had already decided, the court was trying to give Nobunaga a government position and put a collar on him.

Perhaps a general will be granted, but Nobunaga has refrained from responding to this court's offer.

What is your master thinking?

"This is my opinion, but I don't think my superior will be able to decide." As a lord, you will defeat Hojo, and you will desire to name Maori as well as the Great General of Expedition, who is the ruler of the samurai family. As for the court, it must be true that you want to tie yourself up in a government position before your lord has any more strength. "

"Does your mother have a position in the government?"

"Me? Maybe I'll be honorary?" Since I have a relationship with the Konoe family, I also have a face, so I think it's just like Da Na Kwon. "

"I've heard that you've been interrogated for a higher official position than the imperial court..."

As for Shizuko, she was not interested in the official position given by the imperial court. I think it would be good to have a power officer who is outside the number of employees (power is a provisional meaning).

I even thought it would be troublesome if I was given a regular government position, so that I could bear the responsibilities accordingly.

However, as a matter of intent of the imperial court, there is a strong desire to enclose Nobunaga as a human resource who can control him.

"What Four Six is saying is that you tried to appoint [General Sakonoe] (the chief of security in the palace) a short while ago. I don't think I'll tell you for a while, because the master protested directly and didn't thrust it at me."

By having Shizuko participate in a battle at Honganji Temple, the Imperial Court was able to borrow money from Nobunaga, and was currently unable to come out strongly.

You want your mother's martial arts in the court.

"There is only authority in the court today." You said you wanted to secure a certain amount of force. This obvious spacing machine hasn't changed since you were Lord Yoshitsu, has it? Well, that's an impossible consultation, because I only leave my lord when my life is lost. "

It was a promise made when Shizuko met Nobunaga. It's just a promise, but it's an important promise to Nobunaga, who saved himself from nothing.

Therefore, it is impossible for Shizuko to go to the court.

"That's..."

“This is my fault. If you break your word, you'll be lying about what I've done."

46 From the words of Shizuko, she knew that she was not ready. It was also understood that the court's intention would be to buy Nobunaga's dissatisfaction.

"The story has derailed." Now, let's take another look at the current situation and our plans for the spring and beyond. ”

Four and six looked back at the documents that Shizuko had given them.

The month of December was approaching, and snow began to fall in earnest in various places. As a result, Oda's main task was to clear the snow from the streets, and the war situation stalled.

Although we are still collecting information, the other side has also had a winter storm, so we have not received much report.

In spite of letting the personnel at the corners play, we also make regular reports on the status of supplies distributed in each region.

In this way, while the movement of each faction slowed down, Nobunaga was given the position of "substitute officer" by Nobunaga.

The deputy officer is the official who takes care of the territory on behalf of the lord and collects the annual tribute, but the circumstances are a little different for the long term.

He was specifically authorized to collect debts on his behalf, not just for annual contributions.

As for the longevity of being named as a violent person, talks about granting territory are often raised.

There was an expectation that if they were in a position to own territory and run a country, the problem behavior would also be buzzing.

However, it was the eldest son, Caulong, who succeeded the Mori family, and it was the idiot who gave the territory to Nagaoka instead of the eldest son.

Furthermore, he did not intend to acquire the territory himself, and even if he gave it to him, he intended to run it as the territory of the Forest House, not as an individual.

As a collar to be attached to the long, ungrateful territory, I consider that the generals other than Nobunaga give him the position and take responsibility.

"I don't know what to say... it's a sweet idea."

Shizuko, who had received a vermilion seal from Nobunaga, smiled bitterly. If I can change my license to the extent that I have been given a job title, I used to do so.

Shizuko herself once thought the same thing, but she preferred a state in which she could move freely, and there was a past in which she had scrapped the proposal in order to achieve greater results if she let herself move freely.

"In the past, you've punished assholes for misleading the yearly tribute, right?" That's why they thought you were a good candidate. "

Even though it was about him, Chang Kai muttered in a curious way as he curled up his tea.

"There will be an official ceremony at a later date, so I will turn to Anjo for that." If possible, I would appreciate it if you could do the collection activities in a calm manner. "

That depends on the opponent.

Of course, it is not that he is senselessly engaged in looting and subversive activities compared to the chief mayor. However, since it is a job to sell martial arts, it is not a business to be licked.

I think Katsuzuki will do it on his own, even if he doesn't give you a substitute position.

"Hey, I'm even as good as Kanmae!"

"Can you look back and say the same thing?"

"I'm a democrat who doesn't look back."

"I don't think that's a dialogue when it's inconvenient?"

"Don't worry, I'm growing up."

"I feel like I'm listening to that dialogue every time, and the only thing that's growing is the cleverness of the tricks."

Although she complained, Shizuko was very sweet on him.

I am not an outlaw. For the law in him and the law in the world are only divergent, and always pass through him.

Therefore, Shizuko does not abandon him, but seeks the best possible convenience. It was thought to be a psychology that people said was as cute as a badly made brother.

“Rest assured, nothing will happen if they're not cheating.”

"Just sending the infamous you will make everyone tremble, so be kind to those who are not cheating."

"... I see."

Shizuko prayed to the God Buddha that no innocent person could be hung up, nodding in displeasure.

It is inevitable that if all this infamy is caught up in the antecedent, even if it is not cheating, it will become suspicious.

The chief who saw it and blamed it was able to see that he was torturing her in the name of interrogation.

Ah, yes! I had the perfect job for Katsuzuki!

Shizuko remembered the job for which she was qualified as a manager, and took out a bunch of paper by scooping up a stationery box.

Chang Ke looked at the bundle of paper handed over by Shizuko and understood that it was really a job suitable for him.

"Is it a private song (here it means embezzlement, etc.)?"

"I have a good eye for my territory and the area under your direct control, but there are many types of clothes in other places." I've been doing a lot of undercover work. It took me a while, but I got the proof. "

“There is evidence of fraud and there is no room for investigation. That's exactly what I'm looking for."

"Not because of the charges, but because the charges have been confirmed." It's the right place, isn't it? There can't be any wrongdoing, so I'll just punish you. "

"Hmm. If you've already approved it, you can send an army, but if you do, I'll judge you instead because I think there's a rebellion going on." As thorough as it is, I miss the days when I was hesitant to take the lives of my enemies. "

Nagaya looked back at Shizuko as she framed her arms. Shizuko was reluctant to kill even enemies who tried to harm herself.

At that time, it was stronger than the common sense of the Warring States Period, and because of the deadly outlook cultivated in the pre-Time-Slip era, it was impossible to kill people.

Later, in the battle of Mount Usa, I broke up with the past, killed several people to protect my loved ones, and threw myself into the battle.

"I learned that only hesitation would cause damage to my allies." And if the belly of the person standing on top is not settled, the person below will also be anxious. "

Sure. I didn't expect to be able to rely on it, but I could see it from Mt. Usa onwards.

"Well, I don't have to stand on the spot anymore." Since the Takeda Battle, everyone has become completely worried. "

Shizuko should only head for the scene when requested to do so by Nobunaga. Other than that, most of them are good enough.

And it came to pass, that the newcomer, because he had not appeared much, said unto him, Got a son for a woman, and was blown by the cowardly wind.

The folds were bad, and the leader passed by the scene, making the body unable to slap again, but Nobunaga didn't even blame me.

Obviously, there was a protest from the other party's relatives, but Chang Ke led a fully armed soldier to visit the relatives' house, which broke the relatives.

"There's no situation where you have to stand where you're going." If you stay behind me, you'll be able to fight without care, so give in to me. "

I feel like I've given up quite a bit, though.

"You're telling me something funny."

Another voice cracked into the conversation between Nagaku and Shizuko. When the two searched for the voice of the Lord, there was Keiji who was dressed as a bath.

From where I have the virtue in my hand, I can see that I have enjoyed drinking in the bath.

I was just giving Katsuzuki-kun a place to throw his head off.

Don't talk like a rampaging horse.

"There's a lot of fights going on here and there, and you're not very convincing."

While tapping lightly, Gyeongui praised Virtuoso directly. Shizuko, who thought she could talk to them slowly for the first time in a long time, ordered her maiden name to prepare a substitute for tea.