Nobunaga is a witch

The first thing Oda Nobunaga did when he came back from Mino was not to immediately deploy troops to deal with Imagawa Yoshimoto, but to meet someone.

Shibata Katsuya, since he was defeated by Nobunaga last time, has silently stood on Nobunaga's side, taking the task given to him by Nobunaga to monitor Oda Nobuyuki.

"So, you said that my younger brother conspired to assassinate me when I went to Mino." Oda Nobunaga almost didn't laugh when he heard it. Of course, he didn't laugh at Shibata Katsuie, but Oda Nobuyuki.

She has always known that this younger brother has all kinds of self-confidence, but she did not expect to have such self-confidence to this extent.

Why does Oda Nobuyuki think that he can successfully assassinate her? Those who are loyal to him have either already taken refuge in him, or have been killed and exiled. All he can rely on is a few ronin warriors bought with money, or... Shibata Katsuie.

Slightly raising the corners of her lips, Oda Nobunaga praised sincerely, "Nobuyuki, I still have some ideas." Her praise was definitely sincere.

Shibata Katsuie now has enough understanding of the virtues of the lord he is loyal to, what kind of showmanship, although it does not match his ideas, but life is unsatisfactory nine out of ten, as long as the lord is strong enough, he can lead the Oda family to glory , is worthy of his following.

Therefore, Shibata Katsuie pretended not to hear the exclamation sentence of the lord, "What do you think, my lord?"

Oda Nobunaga rested his head on his hands, and said in a slow tone, "Although it can't cause any disturbance, it's annoying to jump around like this all the time. Let's take this opportunity and solve it all at once."

Nobuyuki's final value has been squeezed out by her long ago, and she may be more tolerant at ordinary times, but now that Imagawa is approaching, it is Owari's critical moment, and Nobuyuki is still jumping around like this, which is very annoying.

And she doesn't have the idea of ​​repaying grievances with kindness. Since Nobuyuki wants her to die and she doesn't want to die, then the other party should die.

Shibata Katsuie had already guessed that there would be such a result, and he was not surprised when he heard the words, "What is your lord going to do?"

"Just say I'm sick, and let Nobuyuki come here to see me." Oda Nobunaga's excuse also seemed casual, "If you come with him, he should dare to come."

"Hi." Shibata Katsuie lowered his head.

Oda Nobunaga paused, and this time he changed his tone of caution. Compared with Nobuhiko's behavior, this is the most important thing, "After this matter is completed, you go back immediately and take all the soldiers with you to the battle."

Shibata Katsuie understood what Oda Nobunaga meant. After all, the current momentum of the Imagawa family is really scary.

So after agreeing to Nobuyuki's order first, Katsuie Shibata hesitated a little, "My lord, the current situation is huge, what preparations do you have?"

Oda Nobunaga raised his eyebrows. As one of the most brave retainers of the Oda family, Shibata Katsuie had some doubts about this match against Imagawa Yoshimoto, let alone other people.

"Are you afraid of Imagawa Yoshimoto?" Oda Nobunaga asked abruptly.

"Of course not!" Shibata Katsuie denied it without even thinking about it. As a ghost Shibata, how could he be afraid of his opponent.

Unexpectedly, Oda Nobunaga smiled indifferently, "The gap between the Oda family and Imagawa Yoshimoto seems to be insurmountable on the surface." This is not a joke, it is talking about the number of people that the two parties can dispatch The difference is that even if she removes all the men who can go to the battlefield in Owari, it is still not as good as one-third of the strength of the most powerful daimyo in Eastern Japan. What's more, some people can't go to the battlefield. People are required to repair the roads, and there are also some people who are necessary for all walks of life. Calculated in this way, the number of people will be reduced, so in the end, the Oda family can go to the battlefield with only about 4000 people, which is the strength of the Imagawa family. One in seven or eight.

However, Shibata Katsuie was aroused by Oda Nobunaga's words. He had never been afraid of anything, "Even if we are short of troops, we will win!"

Oda Nobunaga waved his hand, Shibata Katsuie was a little confused, "Master?"

So Oda Nobunaga went on to say, "Singer, you should be able to tell a lot about the reasons for winning a battle." Troop strength, courage, formation, and even the general's command, casually talk, Just a lot, maybe even luck with the weather.

So Shibata Katsuie agreed without any hesitation, "Yes," after a pause, Shibata Katsuie raised his head and beat his chest with his hands, "But I think the most important thing is to have the courage to win and fight to the death Determination."

Oda Nobunaga nodded Shibata Katsuie, "As expected, he deserves the name of Oni Shibata." It's not that it's bad to win with bravery, but now, she doesn't think it's so good. She thinks, It is only needed when there is no way to go in the end, and the boat is overwhelmed, "In addition to being brave, the samurai's war is perfect if you use katana swords, spears, bows and arrows to win."

"Of course," Katsuie Shibata heard with enthusiasm, "My lord thinks the same as me. A samurai should hold the weapon in his hand tightly and win with bravery."

"I mean what you think," Oda Nobunaga poured cold water on Shibata Katsuie without hesitation. This is also what Yoshimoto Imagawa thought. Iron cannons and cannons are not samurai orthodoxy at all." But have you forgotten how you lost to me at Qingzhou City?"

Shibata Katsuya was speechless for a moment. At that time, under the city of Qingzhou, they had a combined team of two to 3000 people, but they were easily cleaned up by the lord's team of 500 people.

After a while, Shibata Katsuie tilted his head stubbornly, and then said something vague, "As long as it rains, the iron cannon can't be used." At that time, it will not depend on the knife in hand.

Unexpectedly by Shibata Katsuie, Oda Nobunaga did not refute, "The current iron cannon does have its limitations, so it needs the cooperation of the spear team."

She will not make the mistake she made before at Dabang Castle. Over the years, she has been trying to practice with the Iron Cannon Team and the Long Spear Team. Although there are still some unsatisfactory things, it is considered successful some clues.

Infantry coordination is an eternal theme in the use of firearms.

It's just that this time against Imagawa Yoshimoto may not be mature yet, so she wants to control the time of this decisive battle with Imagawa Yoshimoto in her own hands, and maximize the power of the Iron Cannons in her hands.

This battle will be the starting point for her to compete in the world.

"The combination of iron cannon and spear?" Shibata Katsuya obviously couldn't keep up with Oda Nobunaga's train of thought.

Oda Nobunaga didn't explain in detail, and he can't explain clearly now, "In short, you are indispensable for this battle." She looked directly at Shibata Katsuie, her eyes were amazingly bright, "Imakawa Yoshimoto's troops Being numerous is not something to be afraid of, but an opportunity for my Oda family. When I defeat Yoshimoto Imagawa, my Oda family will become famous all over the world!" It is the day when the world will pay attention to her Oda Nobunaga.

Shibata Katsuie was stunned, his master, who usually seemed to have nothing to do, was either lazy or careless, at this moment, he actually felt a sense of pride.

It seemed that as long as he spoke, the general confidence and affirmation must be realized.

This is a good opportunity, a good time for the Oda family to become famous all over the world!

In an instant, Shibata Katsuie was aroused with infinite pride by Oda Nobunaga's words.That's right, it's their samurai tradition to go above and below.

Defeat Imagawa Yoshimoto, defeat Imagawa Yoshimoto who wants to go to Luo, defeat the first Yutori of Tokaido, the strongest daimyo in East Japan.

Then their Oda family, his master Oda Nobunaga, will become the strongest person in the world!

And these, the Lord Master said, are inseparable from him Shibata Katsuie.

The blood boiled in his veins, and his body felt trembling. Katsuie Shibata changed his sitting posture and bowed deeply to Nobunaga Oda, "Hi!" Dare you die!