Samurai of the Takeda Family

The afterglow of the setting sun fell on Chuanzhong Island.

　　 Seeing the nightfall soon, Takeda Shingen rejected the suggestion of several generals to continue pursuing. He didn't want to drag this battle into the scope of night battle, so he ordered the sound of the conch.

　　 As the horn sounded, the exhausted Takeda army finally stopped. Obviously, as the night fell, the Takeda army had no intention of continuing to fight.

　　 Under the command and dispatch of the Echigo Army Uesugi Kenshin, those who retreated did not panic, and all the teams returned one after another. Zenkoji Temple, which had long been supported by soldiers and horses, had a rest.

　　The Takeda army that had been fighting for a day gradually returned to the main line of Hachimanbara. Soldiers hand in the first level harvested from combat, and the military branch will use a special first level register to register.

　　 After the war, daimyo usually held a first-level review ceremony. If there are soldiers who have won many heads or killed the other samurai, Shingen Takeda himself will be summoned in person. After seeing the first level, Xin Xuan would praise the person, and according to the value of the first level, he would give out gold on the spot as a reward.

　　The Takeda family is backed by Jinshan, and Shingen Takeda is not a stingy monarch, so the reward is quite generous.

　　 After reviewing the first level, a celebration ceremony will take place. Although the Takeda Army suffered heavy casualties in this battle, it is hard to be called a victory. But generally speaking, if you are undefeated, even if you are a victory, anyway, Echigo will definitely publicize his victory in the outside world after the military.

　　 As for who wins and who loses, as well as the gains and losses, both sides know well. After a series of celebration ceremonies, Takeda Shingen expressed his gratitude to the soldiers who worked hard, and finally announced the victory of the Takeda family in the battle of Kawanakajima.

　　 Countless soldiers under the stage raised the tips of their guns high and cheered in unison.

　　 "The Takeda family will win!"

　　 "Hey!"

　　 "Takeda's mighty!"

　　 "Hey!"

　　 Amidst the cheers of the army, Li Xiao, who was in a bad mood because of his heavy injuries, couldn't help being infected, raising the spear in his hand and shouting loudly.

　　 "Takeda's mighty!"

　　 "Hey!"

　　 The next day, the Takeda army began to clean the battlefield, pick up the remaining weapons, and bury the corpse, in order to prevent the occurrence of plague in this area. At the first level where most of the corpses had been cut off, the soldiers of the Takeda Army lined up the corpses one by one and buried them along the edge of the field. At the first level, a large pit was dug, one by one, pits were erected, arranged at the bottom of the pit like a stone wall of the city, and finally buried in the soil.

　　 After the burial of the soldiers, the Takeda family invited the nearby monks to do a memorial service. Shingen himself also participated personally to help the soldiers.

The army returned to Haijin City for rest and reorganization. Shingen ordered his subordinates to inform the powerful tribes of the northern Shinano that the victory of the Kawasaki-jima battle, and explained that the Echigo forces had withdrawn from Shinano. Now the place is taken over by the Takeda family. If there is any objection, the Takeda family will send troops. Conquest.

After 　　, Shingen immediately issued a certificate of safety and appreciation.

　　 An blocking certificate is a letter of guarantee issued by the daimyo to his retainers. If the North Shinano clan agreed to accept the rule of Takeda, and surrender the hostages. Then Takeda Shingen will issue a certificate guaranteeing the security of his own territory.

　　 This is also the way the warring states daimyo always ruled the area. There are hundreds of large and small families in Shinano, and it would be unrealistic to attack them one by one. Daming can only adopt such a loose way to restrict.

　　 In addition to the security certificate, the daimyo-given territories will also issue the Wanxing certificate. The Wanxing certificate is generally used to commend the war merits, and to bestow the territories directly under the military commander. The security certificate is only to guarantee the existing territory.

　　 and the certificate of appreciation is awarded by the daimyo to the retainer, and the samurai proves his merit. Li Xiao also received a certificate of appreciation for his outstanding performance in this battle.

　　The letter says:

　　 I was very satisfied with my loyalty and bravery during the battle with Uesugi Masato on Kawanakajima Island in Shinshu on the 10th of this month, and realized my wish for many years. I will never forget his honor, loyalty, and military exploits.

　　 Li Xiao took a thin piece of paper and looked across it vertically. The thank you note did not mention any fiefdoms or any actual rewards, except for the words of praise that were full of paper. Moreover, he didn't mention a word about Li Xiao's rescue of Takeda Shingen, which made Li Xiao a little puzzled, and at this time Takeda Katsuyori came to his camp.

　　 Li Xiao looked at Takeda Katsurai's face and asked, "Are you still worried about Shinmano's injury?"

　　 Takeda Katsuyori shook his head, and said: "Uncle's injury is generally resolved, now only needs to rest, there shouldn't be any problems."

　　 Li Xiao couldn't help but be overjoyed, and then said: "That's it." But seeing Takeda Katsuyori still looked unhappy, and then asked: "Is there still something to worry about?"

　　 Takeda Katsuyori raised his head, his whole person seemed to be exhausted, and he said: "I heard the news, my father said, I am going to change my surname to Suwa and inherit Suwa's family business."

　　 This news was expected for Li Xiao.

　　 During the Kamakura Shogunate, the ruling Hojo Tokuji promulgated a ‘General Order’, ordering that only the eldest son of the martial arts family could inherit the family property, and none of the other sons could inherit.

　　 Like the eldest son's other brothers, second sons, third sons and so on, they will become the elder's retainers to serve their elder brothers. For example, the Takeda family, Takeda Nobuhiro, and Takeda Nobuyao, assisted their elder brother Takeda Shingen as retainers.

　　 Other people with bad luck can only send home.

　　 This was implemented very well in the Warring States Period. Sometimes the famous family would arrange the eldest son to inherit the family superintendent, and for their other sons, they would also consider a new way out, that is, to be stepchildren and adopt other wealthy families to inherit their family business.

This is because it is different from the concept of the Chinese people of the same family. The Japanese view is to light blood and pay more attention to family business. As long as the family name can be maintained and the continuity of the family business can be maintained, the retainers and samurai who serve for the samurai do not care. Whether the current Patriarch is a direct blood relative of the previous Patriarch, as long as he changes his surname.

　　 For example, the well-known Maori Ryokawa system, Motojo Maori, known as the ‘first wise general in the Warring States’ period, first adopted his three sons from the Kobayakawa family, renamed Kobayakawa Takaki, and inherited the Numata Kobayakawa family. Later, he adopted his second son to the Yoshikawa family, the powerful Ayi, and renamed Yoshikawa Motoharu to inherit the Yoshikawa family.

But the process of adopting his family was bloody. When Yoshikawa Motoharu inherited the Yoshikawa family, Yoshikawa Xingjing, the lord of the Yoshikawa clan at the time, was forced to live in seclusion. Later, he himself, his son Qianma, and others were later killed by the Maori family. .

　　 Of course, if you adopt another family business and even change your surname, it means that you have lost your qualification to inherit your family’s superintendent, and your family’s family business will have no share with you. UU reading www.uukanshu.com

　　 Takeda Katsurai glanced at Li Xiao and said: "Katsurai is incompetent and unable to inherit the Takeda family's business. Sir, you have the talents of the world and the earth. Here is Katsurai. I beg you to leave Katsura."

　　 Do you advance by retreating?

　　 Li Xiao estimated the motive behind Takeda Katsurai's remarks, and then speculated. But I really like these few flattery words of Jingtianweidi.

　　 Li Xiao made up his mind, and said first: "His Royal Highness Shenglai, did your momentary frustration make you discouraged? You are so disappointed."

"But?"

Without waiting for Takeda Shenglai to speak, Li Xiao continued to say: "Don't you admire Liu Bei of the Three Kingdoms the most? Liu Bei has spent half his life, and he will have his own foundation at the age of fifty, and finally become the overlord. Don't give up easily, otherwise there will really be no chance at all."

　　Takeda Katsurai's eyes flashed and said: "Mr. Is there any way to help me take charge of the Takeda family?" As soon as the words came out, Takeda Katsurai seemed to feel that he had failed to speak, but he still looked at Li Xiao earnestly.

Li Xiao smiled reservedly, pretending that everything was clear to his chest, and said indifferently: "Don't worry, I can't predict that there will be changes in the Takeda family in four to five years. If you give up on yourself, you will be more serious. I can't seize the opportunity."

　　Katsurai Takeda heard that Li Xiao said that he was skeptical, but he still said in a deep voice: "Sir, Katsurai listens to you."

Li Xiao’s self-confidence naturally comes from his grasp of the history of the Warring States Period. In 1567, Takeda Yoshinobu and Iifumi Toramas prepared to rebel and exiled Takeda Shingen, but the incident was revealed. As a result, Iifomi Toramas committed suicide. Takeda Yoshinobu was placed under house arrest and then died. The final inheritance rights of the Takeda family unexpectedly fell into the hands of Takeda Katsuyoshi.