Chapter 434 37. Is the Prime Minister Already Demented?
Matsudaira Ieyasu suffered a serious fall this time, and he was given a good lesson by the iron fist of feudalism.
As for how he begged his grandfather to sue his grandmother for reinforcements and recognize him as his elder brother, this had nothing to do with Xiao Pingtai. Anyway, he can't die, just like Xiaoqiang who can't be trampled to death.
After mentioning this, Xiaoheita thought of Honda Masanobu again, and felt a little itchy in her heart.
Let's all stay for dinner first. It's about to be served. We'll rush back in the snow to start cooking again. We don't know when we'll eat. It's better to leave Xiao Pingtai to make a meal. If there are more people and more pairs of chopsticks, Xiao Pingtai is not short of a few liters of rice.
While the women were in the kitchen cooking, Xiaoping Tai wrote a letter and wrapped it carefully. He handed it over to Aji and asked him to transfer it tomorrow to the envoy who travels to Hamamatsu every day, and from Kitahata University to Uden Nagateru in Yoshida Castle.
Think again, think again, talk again. Please pay more attention to Uden Nagateru and ask if there is anyone named Honda Masanobu among the generals. If there is a young Taira who is willing to hire him with a salary of fifty guan.
If he has any other conditions, as long as they are not excessive, he can agree to them first on behalf of Xiaopingtai. Anyway, Honda Masanobu is worth the price, so it is more important to get him.
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"Masuke, have the positions in Ashigaru been filled?"
During the break between meals, Koheta held a bowl and asked Sakakihara Nagamasa who was sitting next to him.
"The positions have been filled, but there are too many iron cannons missing. We are still short of 100 cannons."
Xiaoheita nodded. The production of iron cannons under Fuchu City was limited. The needs of the troops directly under the Yamauchi family had to be met first, and then it was the retainers' turn to purchase more. You can buy some iron cannons over at Kasuga Mountain, but you can only get ten or eight in a month.
Teruhora Uesugi always sticks to his eldest uncle Takanashi Masanoori first. After all, Kaijin Castle is a flat city and needs to be strengthened for defense.
"Slowly make up for the deficient parts, and take this opportunity to let them practice their spear skills. They can't waste time without iron cannons. The more they practice, the more they will be able to save their lives on the battlefield."
That's what Koheita mentioned. Nanaki and Sakakibara Nagamasa brought Koheita's regular ashigaru and trained them regularly, and they would not let these ashigaru go lightly.
"By the way, Danzheng, the last time we fought together at Tsukinotakeguchi, we also lost a lot of Tōmaru, and we are still missing dozens of them."
"Okay, after spring, I will have someone try to order a batch under Hamamatsu Castle."
The men drank and ate together and talked about military and political affairs. The women also sat down in the next room and started eating. Everyone gathered around A Ling, saying that these parents were short-lived.
Just kidding, some people say that the more people eat, the more delicious the food will be, and you will eat more without realizing it. This is probably the truth.
"Now, Murakami Zumayun is here to visit." Qi Gui's sister A Rong trotted in lightly and said to Xiao Ping Tai.
"Zuo Mayun is here? Invite him in."
It's strange that Koheita remembers that Murakami Yoshimitsu is now Yamauchi Yoshiharu's close advisor and is accompanying him at Komaba. Coming to visit overnight, something big must have happened, otherwise he wouldn't have been sent out.
Just as he was thinking about it, Murakami Yoshimitsu was introduced into the house by Ah Rong, and Xiao Pingtai and others stood up to greet him. Everyone was sitting on the floor, so it wasn't too much trouble to get up.
"Aya, go get another table and invite Zuoma Yun to dinner." Xiaoheita said and took Murakami Yoshimitsu's hand. Everyone understood and took two steps back, giving way to Murakami Yoshimitsu. position of one.
"Then it's better to be respectful than to obey orders. Let's get it straight." Murakami Yoshimitsu and Kodaira are not outsiders, they have known each other for a long time. Without being polite to Xiao Ping, he sat down.
Ah Rong went to fetch a kapok cushion without asking. It was a little cold to sit on the ground, which was not the way to entertain guests.
Murakami Yoshimitsu glanced at Ah Rong for a few times, thanked him, took the cushion, and stuffed it under his buttocks. Xiao Nai also used a small table to bring a meal to Murakami Yoshimitsu, and brought over an extra bottle of wine.
Koheita filled a plate of wine, took a sip first, and then handed it to Murakami Yoshimitsu. [Note 1] Murakami Yoshimitsu raised his hands high and took the wine plate from Xiaoheita. He drank a sip of hot wine, his face was rosy, and he praised him repeatedly.
"Isn't Zuo Mayun's attendant with His Highness? Why are you back in Fuzhong City?"
After eating, he still had to ask Kodaira. Something must have happened to Yamauchi Yoshiharu over at Komaba.
Murakami Yoshimitsu quickly put down the wine plate in his hand and sorted out his thoughts a little.
"Of course it's a great news. After all, my uncle Zaemon has been crowned the Lord of the 3500-kan Bunmata-mata Castle in Toyoda County, Enshu this afternoon!"
"What!"
Xiaoping Tai couldn't digest such a big news for a while. Uncle Tsunaliang was named the Lord of the Three Thousand Five Hundred Guan City!
This time he was clearly just leading troops to Suruga Province's Shita County to guard against the Suruga Army Corps of the Takeda Army. Although he had made many contributions in the past, he had been rewarded to some extent, so how could he suddenly increase his title to 3,500 kan.
You must know that the Hosokawa family, the head of the family lineage, currently only has three thousand gu in Takato Castle, Shinano Ina County.
With this title, Uncle Tsunali suddenly became the head of the Yamauchi clan's retainers. At the same time, even an important town like Futamata Castle was awarded to him, which is simply incredible.
"That's right, His Highness has written a monogram and sent me to Yuanzhou to deliver the message."
Murakami Yoshimitsu gently took out a carefully folded letter from his arms, and Xiaoheita took it and took a look.
It is indeed the 3,500-kan Zhixingan blockade of Futamata Castle in Toyoda County, Enshu!
Koyata's mind was in a mess. He had fought dozens of battles and made many meritorious service, but now he had only been awarded 2,100 kanmon in Tonojima, Ina County, Shinano. Uncle Tsunayoshi had surpassed him overnight, and was far ahead of Koyata.
Could it be that Yamanouchi Yoshiharu was old and confused? Was he not sober?
No way! Hosokawa Saijo had just gone to see him yesterday!
Or was it that Koyata's sister Matsu Gozen took advantage of Yamanouchi Yoshiharu's lack of energy and made a fortune for his father?
That was impossible! Yamanouchi Yoshiharu was a shrewd man. He was not terminally ill yet, so how could he listen to what a little girl said.
"Where did this come from? There was no news yesterday, so why did you suddenly make a judgment today?"
"This is not something I know. Your Highness makes arbitrary decisions, how can we, the ministers, guess?"
Murakami Yoshimitsu took back the letter of protection and folded it up and put it close to his body. He just leaned his head closer, and could not touch the ruling power of the Yamanouchi family, and indeed he would not know the reason for such a big event.
This is not only a reward far beyond that of ordinary people, but the first knowledge and behavior of the retainer is not to roast Uncle Tsunayoshi on the fire?
What is Yamanouchi Yoshiharu thinking?
[Note 1]: It is really not unhygienic or drinking saliva or something like that. When in Rome, follow the local customs. This is the behavior that shows the closeness of two people or brings two people closer. It is really not a strange thing. People at that time did this.