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Chapter 267 Niwa Nagahide Asks Nobutora to Do Something

After Nobunaga decided to hand over the position of head of the family to his son Nobutada, he asked Niwa Nagahide to return to Omi to continue supervising the construction of Azuchi Castle.

At that time, he would give Gifu Castle to Nobutada and move to the newly built Azuchi Castle.

However, the Azuchi Castle planned by Nobunaga was the largest city in the world, even more magnificent than Kyoto, especially as it was a huge city protected by stone walls.

This amount of work is unprecedented.

Since the decision to build Azuchi Castle was made last year, the only things that have been built are the stone wall of the main castle and the residence where Nobunaga can live.

This residence is quite large, covering an area of ​​nearly 30,000 square meters.

Today, the residence of Azuchi Castle has been completed, but other buildings in the Honmaru are still under construction, especially the castle tower designed by Nobunaga himself, which has only five floors built so far, with the last two floors left to be completed.

However, even after the roof is completed, the castle tower is not yet completed. The castle tower with the roof is still only a semi-finished product. At this time, other craftsmen are still needed to perform carving, applying gold foil and other processes.

This is equivalent to starting to color after finishing the draft.

As soon as the news of the completion of the Azuchi Castle residence reached Wakae Castle, Nobunaga immediately brought Nobutada to Azuchi Castle for inspection. Niwa Nagahide and his men hurriedly welcomed Nobunaga and his party into the main castle of Azuchi Castle.

After Nobunaga inspected his residence, he nodded with satisfaction and said, "Well done, Gorozu. Get the furniture ready as soon as possible. I want to move in here before the end of the year."

Niwa Nagahide quickly responded, "Ha! I wonder if the master of the family has a list. I will arrange for someone to buy it as soon as possible."

Nobunaga took out a list and gave it to Niwa Nagahide, which included not only local specialties, but also furniture imported from the Ming Dynasty and items from the southern barbarians.

It can be said that Nobunaga gathered items of various styles in his own castle.

Although it was easy for Nobunaga to make the list, it was a headache for Niwa Nagahide.

Now that the capital is still at war, he can only ask people to go to the Western Kingdom and Kyushu to buy some imported furniture from the Ming Dynasty and goods from the Southern Barbarians.

However, if someone from the Oda family came forward, they might not be able to buy these things. Fortunately, his retainers suggested that they could ask the missionaries in Kyoto for help.

This made Niwa Nagahide feel embarrassed: "I am a dignified lord, but I actually asked for help from the southern barbarians. How can I put my face aside? Others will laugh at my Niwa family."

Another retainer suggested: "The reason why those missionaries were able to gain a foothold in Kyoto is because of the help of Lord Jingzhao Yin at home. The master of the family can ask Lord Jingzhao Yin for help."

Niwa Nagahide heard this and said with a smile: "You are right, if I ask for help from Lord Jingzhao Yin, then there will be no problem."

After all, few people can match Tsuda Nobutora's reputation in the Oda family, and many people ask him to do things for them. It is normal for Niwa Nagahide to come forward for help, and it is not shameful.

Moreover, if he asked Tsuda Nobutora to do things for him, it would make other people think that Niwa Nagahide had strong connections.

After all, as the most powerful patriarch of the Oda family, how could the Tsuda family help others easily?

Therefore, Niwa Nagahide felt no psychological pressure when it came to asking for help from Tsuda Nobutora.

It happened that Tsuda Nobutora was in Gifu Castle at that time, so Niwa Nagahide immediately had people prepare gifts, and then he personally rushed back to Gifu Castle to visit Tsuda Nobutora.

Nobutora, who was at home with Axia, felt a little confused when he heard that Niwa Nagahide came to visit him.

A-Xia, who was lying in Xinhu's arms, supported herself on his thighs and stood up and said, "Husband, please go and do your work first."

Nobutora stood up and said, "Please serve tea to Lord Niwa and ask him to wait for a moment. I will change my clothes and leave."

Niwa Nagahide was led to the reception room to wait.

After a while, Nobutora changed into a plain home-style haori and entered the reception room.

Niwa Nagahide nodded and said, "Excuse me, Lord Jingzhao Yin."

Nobutora smiled and said, "You are welcome, Lord Niwa. I wonder what brings you here to visit me?"

Niwa Nagahide nodded and said, "To be honest, Lord Jingzhao Yin, I came here this time for something, and I hope Lord Jingzhao Yin can help me."

Nobutora smiled and asked, "With Lord Niwa's status in the family, is there anything that can stump you?"

"Ugh…"

Niwa Nagahide sighed and explained, "Your Excellency Jingzhao Yin knows that I have been in charge of the construction of Azuchi Castle recently. The residence in the main castle has been completed, and the master of the family asked me to install the furniture inside as soon as possible.

The master of the family gave me a list, and many of the items on it were imported furniture from the Ming Dynasty and the Nanman.

Now that Osaka Bay is in the hands of the Mori family, there are many imported goods that I cannot obtain for the time being."

Xinhu was a little confused. I couldn't get these things either.

He asked politely, "Is that so? Is there anything I can do to help?"

Niwa Nagahide said quickly: "Master Jingzhao Yin will definitely be able to help me!"

Xin Hu was a little surprised. No, why are you so sure in your tone?

Seeing that Niwa Nagahide was a little excited, he had no choice but to say, "If there is anything I can help with, Lord Niwa, please tell me."

"Then I won't be polite."

Niwa Nagahide smiled apologetically and said, "My retainers suggested that I seek help from the southern barbarians, but I am not familiar with them. The only people in my family who have connections with them are the head of the family and you, the Jingzhao Yin."

"Oh, that's right."

Nobutora realized that the Nanban people had extensive business in Japan. Although the business in Sakaimachi had stopped, they still had business in Kyushu and the western part of the country.

Even if other princes knew that the southern barbarians had business dealings with the Oda family, they would just turn a blind eye. It was indeed easy to ask the southern barbarians to do this.

It just so happened that he had a good relationship with the missionaries in Kyoto. It can be said that apart from Nobunaga, Nobutora was the only one in the Oda family who supported Christianity.

Floyd and his men would not refuse this request.

Nobutora smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lord Niwa, this is a small matter. I will write a letter and you can send someone to give it to Floys. He will help you."

Niwa Nagahide heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this: "Thank you very much for your help, Lord Jingzhao Yin. I am very grateful!"

Nobutora waved his hand and said, "Master Niwa, you are too polite. We are all colleagues. Today I helped you, and tomorrow you will help me. We are just helping each other."

"Yes, yes, Lord Jingzhao Yin is right."

Niwa Nagahide nodded repeatedly.

After a while, he left Tsuda Prefecture with Nobutora's handwritten letter. He rushed back to Azuchi Castle overnight, and then gave the letter to his retainer to go to Kyoto.

After reading Xinhu's letter, Floyd immediately arranged for someone to deliver these things.

A month later, the residence in Azuchi Castle had been completely renovated, with exquisite furniture and lifelike screens placed everywhere. Nobunaga also moved into the residence as he wished at the end of the year.

At this time, the weather was getting colder and the two sides had stopped fighting. Nobunaga moved directly to Azuchi Castle. At the same time, all the things in Gifu Castle were also moved to Azuchi Castle.

Such an action naturally attracted the attention of family elders such as Shibata Katsuie, Sakuma Nobumori, and Hashiba Hideyoshi.

After Nobunaga settled down in Azuchi Castle, he couldn't wait to summon everyone to the castle.

In the magnificent hall of Azuchi Castle, all the elders of the Oda family gathered together. Mori Kanonari and others were asking Nobutora what they would discuss today.

Xinhu didn't say it explicitly, just said it was a big deal.

This caused a discussion among Mori Kecheng and others.

Hashiba Hideyoshi, who was at the last seat, heard the discussion of the elders in front of him. He looked at Tsuda Nobutora and felt a little depressed. Was he going to be suppressed by Tsuda for the rest of his life?

The reason why Monkey Hideyoshi had such an idea was mainly because he saw that in the entire Hiroma, only Tsuda Nobutora was calm and composed, as if he had already known what would happen, while the others were discussing.

This clearly shows the status of the old monk. Compared with others, there is a huge gap between Tsuda Shintora and others.

"The master of the family is here!"

Mori Ranmaru shouted, and everyone immediately quieted down and saluted with their hands on the ground.

Nobunaga walked in quickly, with Nobutada right behind him.

After entering the Hiroma, Nobutada walked over to Nobutora and sat down.

Nobunaga sat down and said loudly: "I called you here today to announce something. Today, I will give the position of the head of the Oda family to Nobutada.

From now on, Nobutada will be the head of the Oda family. Owari and Mino will be governed by Nobutada, and he will live in Gifu Castle."

"what?"

"This is so sudden!"

"Master Patriarch!"

Nobunaga's words stunned all the elders of the family. Although it was normal to give up the position of head of the family at the age of 43, the head of the family was Oda Nobunaga!

Those who give up the position of family head early are usually those with a bad reputation. If they are powerful family heads, such as Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin, they will remain the family heads until their death.

Furthermore, now is the critical moment of the war with Honganji and the Mori family. How can we change the head of the family? This will cause unrest among the people.

Sakuma Nobumori was the first to speak up and said, "Master, this happened too suddenly. I am not against Master Nobutada being the master, but now is a critical moment. If we suddenly change the master, it will cause misunderstandings among others."

Oda Nobunaga frowned and then scolded: "Sakuma, what are you thinking about all day? Stop questioning me!"

When Sakuma Nobumori saw Nobunaga getting angry, he quickly lowered his head and shut up.

Nobutora said, "Master, this arrangement is extremely good for the current situation of the Oda family."

When everyone heard this, Shibata, Akechi, and Hashiba were almost unable to hold back. Oda Nobutada was your Tsuda Nobutora's son-in-law, and if he became the head of the family, your Tsuda Nobutora's status would rise, so you would definitely agree!
Shibata Katsuie asked in a deep voice, "Lord Tsuda, why do you think so?"

Nobutora explained, "Nobutada-sama's ability is obvious to all, and he is more than capable of governing Owari and Mino.

Owari and Mino are the bases of our Oda family. With Lord Nobutada in charge, the head of the family can safely command the wars in the capital and west from Azuchi Castle, and can also suppress Kyoto.

Therefore, I think the arrangement made by the master is very clever."

Niwa Nagahide suddenly realized and said, "The master of the family is really wise."

Hashiba Hideyoshi also came to his senses, and he quickly said, "The master of the family lives in Azuchi Castle, so the monkey is even closer to you!"

Others also praised Nobunaga's arrangements.

Nobunaga snorted, not wanting to bother with these idiots. He said directly: "Then it is decided. Nobutada, you speak."

He simply stood up and left.

Nobutada stood up, sat on the main seat, and looked at the elders below.

He said loudly: "Everyone, my father has entrusted me with this important task, I will definitely do my best and will never let my father down.

Now, I am very clear about the situation of the Oda family, and everything remains the same as before regarding the arrangements made by my father.

Shibata will continue to attack Hokuriku, and Hashiba will continue to wait. We will be able to send troops to attack the Mori clan around next year. In short, everyone will continue to do their own thing. If there are any changes, I will inform you. "

After Nobutada said this, he ended the meeting and everyone went their separate ways.

However, several family elders who were familiar with Nobutora came up to negotiate with him.

Oda Nobutada became the head of the family. This was naturally the best news for the Tsuda family, which was an in-law. It was also good news for the retainers from Mino.

However, the Mino faction was ultimately no match for Nobutora, the powerful in-law.

The news that Oda Nobutada became the head of the Oda family spread quickly, especially that Owari and Mino were handed over to Nobutada to govern, which made Ando Morimasa very happy.

You have to know that the reason he chose to surrender to the Oda family was because Saito Kicho adopted Oda Nobutada. As long as Nobutada served as the head of the family, the Mino faction would inevitably occupy a high position.

Now, Oda Nobutada has ascended to the position of head of the family, and the promise made back then should be fulfilled!
Ando Mamoru said to his son Ando Nao with an excited look on his face: "Hahaha, our hard days are finally over. Now that Lord Nobutada is the head of the family, the people of the Owari faction will never be able to stand over us and act arrogantly again, hahaha!"

Ando Nao was not as optimistic as his father. He said, "Father, in my opinion, although Lord Nobutada is the head of the family, Azuchi-dono is still the one who makes decisions in the family.

Even if Lord Nobutada promotes some people, it won’t be too many. Even if we are promoted, we can’t surpass Lord Tsuda Nobutora.”

"Tsuda Shintora!"

Ando Mamoru repeated the name with gritted teeth. The reason why he became like this was all because Tsuda Nobutora forced him into a desperate situation!
"So what? Akechi Mitsuhide is Madam Guidie's right-hand man. Would he be willing to be inferior to Tsuda Nobutora? Don't worry, your father will take care of it."

Ando Shang had no choice but to shut up.

After Oda Nobutada took over the position of head of the family, he returned to Gifu Castle and took over various matters. All the confidants previously arranged by Nobunaga were transferred to Azuchi Castle to work, and Nobutada immediately arranged his own people to take over.

People like Tsuda Naganobu were given important positions.

Ando Mamoru waited for a long time, but Nobutada didn't use him, as if he had forgotten him, which made him very angry!
"Damn it, I was deceived, I was deceived by Saito Kicho, she has not forgotten the death of Saito Dosan at all!"

From this moment on, Ando Mamoru was completely disappointed with the Oda family. He was sure that this was Saito Kicho's revenge!

(End of this chapter)