July, Tensho 9 Takeda Katsuyori
"What the hell! Is it true!
"Ha! I have a solid source of information. I thought it was credible.
The report from Chikanzai made me sit up. I think I heard your father chiding me for being a little more poised, but I'm sure that's inevitable. ......
You can't be surprised at the information that Chikanzai brought to you.
You can't be sure of that. As I recall, you are two years old, what do you want to do to the Hojo family?
Sanboshi-dono ...... is the son of Lt. Gen. Gifu and the direct grandson of Mae-Ufu-dono. You will find that you will be able to get the most out of this article. You will be able to find a lot of people who are willing to take the risk and go to Sagami.
It is said that Sanboshi-dono participated in the Goma Zassoku in Kyoto. You can say that his energy and boldness are exactly what makes him a strong descendant of Oda-dono. If that is the case, no wonder he went to the Hojo family.
"Muu ...... certainly ......
One of the factors that allowed Mae-Ufu-dono to expand his power to this point is his extraordinary speed. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future.
It is said that soldiers value the speed of God, but the former right wing is extraordinary. I'm sure you'll be convinced if you ask me, that Sanboshi-dono is his bloodline.
The fact that you went all the way to Hamamatsu to meet with Tokugawa-dono is also very suspicious.
"...... Tokugawa ......?
The incident at the High Tenjin Castle was a distressing choice. I am truly sorry for Okabe.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of your time and energy, but I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to do it.
...... No, no miserable excuses. I was afraid of the former right-hand man. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of your time with the Takeda family.
But as it turned out, since the incident at Takatenjin Castle, I had lost the trust of my vassals and the people of the country, and had driven the Takeda family into a corner.
The Tokugawa and Hojo families are both vassals to the Oda family. If that's the case, then we can see the intention of the three Hokage's visit to the Hojo family.
"Takeda ......?
"Left-sama, it seems to be a prelude to the invasion of the Takeda family.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.
You will be able to find a way to keep the Takeda family intact. Otherwise, we won't be able to face our father!
"Can't you get in touch with Master Sambodhi?
When I whispered softly, Chikanzai's eyes seemed to glow suspiciously. Do you have some kind of plan?
Do you intend to make peace with the Oda family through the Three Fathers?
Oh, yes. You are not the only one who has been in the business for a long time. Can't you somehow trace that connection to ......?
You have been promoting reconciliation with the Oda family for a long time. It is true that your father and Mae-Yufu-dono had a conflict, and I also had occasion to confront them on the battlefield.
But I was prepared to beg for forgiveness, rather than destroying my house by fighting a battle I couldn't win, I was prepared to hang my head and ask for forgiveness. You should be able to make peace with the Oda family, even if it comes in exchange for your head.
That's why I made Nobukatsu surrender to me.
I'm not sure if he understood my resolve, but he nodded his head gravely and opened his mouth.
...... You are aware of the danger. Then let's be prepared, here at Chikanzai.
"You have a plan: ......
"Left-handedly, I will ask Anayama Umezukedono to come to the Hojo family. Umezukedono is his relative and a trustworthy person. The castle of Ejiri, his residence, is geographically close to the Hojo family and can respond quickly. Of course, a certain person will be in charge of the Hojo family, Umezukedono and Sanboshi-dono.
You can find a lot more information on this website than you think. I'm sure that he is my cousin, a senior vassal who has been entrusted with an important base of operations to control the Tokugawa and Hojo families.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to get the best out of it.
And it would also be a good faithfulness to the Hojo family, Sanboshi-dono.
But will it work like that?
"...... can you do it?
I'll turn this life into a success story!
He was the very image of a man prepared to bow and prostrate himself.
The vassals had prepared him to this point. If you don't respond to that, then what is the Lord!
I've decided that I'm going to make peace with the Oda family, no matter what it takes! This is the great game of Takeda Shirow Katsuyori, once in a lifetime!
"I get it! Chukansai, leave it all to him!
"Haha!
Chikanzai returned to his political duties as soon as possible. The Takeda family doesn't have a lot of time, and they know it well. I am grateful to your father for leaving me such a dependable man.
Now, I must get into action as soon as possible. With a bitter smile, I called the farmer and he came to me.
"Lord, you wanted to see me?
"Mm, call Taro.
"Haha.
A short time after the peasant left, Taro came in. He has a strange look on his face, as if he's thinking about the requirements I've called up.
Indeed, Taro is the heir to the Takeda family, you better get a grip!
Taro noticed that I had a serious look on my face and promptly fell down, as if he realized it was an important matter.
"Father, you wanted to see me?
Mm, I'll tell you all about it.
Once there was a pause, a tense atmosphere dominated the place. What I'm about to tell you is a matter of survival of the Takeda family, and it's something you can't possibly endure with a half-hearted determination.
"We are making progress in making peace with the Oda family.
"What! What does that mean?
Taro stands up wildly and asks for the truth.
It's a good thing that the Uesugi is useless, because if we are attacked from Oda, Tokugawa and Hojo, we will definitely lose. We cannot afford to destroy the Takeda family of Kai, which has been a prestigious family since the Heian era!
Taro sat back down, with a bitter look on his face. Taro must have known in his head. But I guess his emotions don't want to admit defeat.
Phew, he's still blue. ...... I wanted to support him until he became a man.
I'm not sure what kind of conditions they will put in place, but if Kai and the rest of the country remain, we'll be blessed. If you're treated less than that, don't complain. In any case, consider me headless.
"...... ...... ew!
"Lieutenant General Gifu's son, Kobo-dono Sanboshi-dono, is a descendant of my Takeda, so he will not be treated badly. I'm going to rely on my wife's help and ask her to help the Hojo family.
I will formally hand over my viceroyalty to the Oda family upon the conclusion of peace with them. So, go to ...... live Taro.
"Uhhhh! ............ yuck!
Don't cry, Taro, if you're a man, you can get over the death of your father. You don't have to worry about it, there are excellent vassals to support you.
I'm sorry, I'm such a disappointing father. You can't have a great father, he's so different from you.
This is the last job I can do. I will save my child's life.
It was a natural part of being a father.
That day, Taro's cries echoed in the Shingengaisakikan until late into the night.
The era was about to reach a major turning point.