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Chapter 23 Reform is difficult!
On a hot summer day, on the school grounds, Nobutora, sweating profusely, was directing the training of the iron artillery team. The two hundred newly joined iron artillery ashigaru were also initially familiar with the daily training.

Nobuhu did not separate the one hundred veterans, but retrained the two hundred recruits.

In Nobutora's memory, a war could break out at any time at this time, especially when it was close to the autumn harvest.

Around this time, the war broke out most intensively.

The purpose of sending troops before the autumn harvest is to rob rice from other people's fields. The reason for sending troops after the autumn harvest is to recruit more miscellaneous soldiers and obtain more compensation.

In other words, the purpose of the war is for food and money.

Some poor lords even used war to reduce their population and reduce their salary expenditures.

Because of this tradition, Nobutora must ensure that an organized iron artillery team can go into war at any time and obtain military exploits. He must first obtain the military position of iron artillery general, otherwise he will lose the look he has received in the past few months.

"Fire!"

"Bang bang bang..."

Under Nobutora's order, with the rapid beating of drums, the Ashigaru began live-fire training, with only three rounds per day.

The thunderous sound of the iron cannon salvo was enough to scare the birds in the woods not far away from falling into the jungle.

Maeda Inuchiyo, Sasana Narimasa and others were watching not far away. Inuchiyo muttered: "This sound sounds really scary."

Sasana Narimasa also said: "This iron cannon looks very powerful. But what I care more about is that Lord Nobutora has really trained an iron cannon team."

Sawaki Yoshiyuki said with envy: "Sir Nobutora met the master of the family, this bole."

Maeda Inuchiyo listened to them praising Tsuda Nobutora and couldn't help but said: "Then you think Nobutora can make meritorious deeds by leading the iron artillery team?"

Sasana Narimasa nodded and said: "It is very possible. I estimate that in two months, Lord Nobutora will be an iron cannon general."

"Ah, I'm not willing to give in!"

Inu Chiyo Maeda looked annoyed, holding his head, his mentality collapsed.

Sawaki Yoshiyuki discovered something different. He looked at Sasaki Masa and said, "Lord Sasaki, are we going to start a war?"

Sasaki Narimasa said unconcernedly: "The autumn harvest is almost here. Those who covet our territory will definitely not be able to sit still. We just don't know who will send troops."

There have been constant wars over the years, and those veterans have already gained experience. Many veterans are talking about who will fight.

Sasanagi Masagi's family background is not small. His father is Sasa Morimasa, the lord of Hira Castle. Hira Castle is only an hour or two away from Furuno Castle, to the north of Furuno Castle and east of Qingshu Castle.

In addition, his elder brothers Sasa Masaji and Sasa Sunsuke are two of the seven guns of Azozaka. Sasas Masaji is also the lord of Iseki Castle, which is west of Hira Castle and close to Qingshu Castle.

Generally speaking, the Sasa family has a deep foundation in the Oda family, so it is normal for Sasa Narimasa to know more information.

When he learned that there was going to be a war at home, Maeda Inuchiyo was still very excited. After all, he had not made any meritorious service in the previous Battle of Akatsuka.

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Nobuhu looked up at the people in the distance. He wiped the sweat from the corners of his eyes and ordered: "Take a rest for a while."

The Ashigaru followed the instructions and hid under the shed to rest. At the same time, someone would distribute cold water to them. The Ashigaru immediately drank the cold water to relieve their fever.

Drinking cold boiled water was arranged by Nobuhu. After all, it is an irrefutable fact that there are bacteria in raw water. Whether it is cool well water or clear stream water, he requires it to be boiled before drinking.

The incident also sparked a quarrel.

Because boiling water costs some firewood, and the price of a bundle of firewood is one hundred Wen, which is equivalent to twenty Wen Yongle qian. Boiling water for hundreds of people will cost an additional 500 Wen Yongle qian, which is fifteen guan a month. It’s a tie. Jiuxiu was very dissatisfied and argued with Nobutora.

It was difficult for Nobutora to explain, so he could only insist on this point firmly. Nobunaga favored Nobutora, which made Hirate Jiahide very dissatisfied. Hirate Masahide also made suggestions to Oda Nobunaga, but Oda Nobunaga ignored it and implemented the matter forcefully. However, he still gave him a little face and only implemented it in the iron artillery team.

Nobuhu is really tired. Just because of a little change, he has to face huge pressure from conservatives.

It is conceivable how much pressure and resistance those reforms that cut the flesh and blood of the old forces will face.

Nobuhu sat in a shady place and made up his mind that except for the iron artillery team, he would never interfere in other matters. Being a pioneer of reform was fatal, and he did not want to die.

Holding Oda Nobunaga's thigh honestly, after the world is unified, it will be so happy to be a daimyo enjoying glory and wealth.

Isn't he just working hard to lie down and enjoy himself? Why work so hard?
After taking a short rest, Nobutora immediately called up the Ashigaru people to continue training. Three hundred people were sweating profusely under the scorching sun.

Time passed quickly, and it was afternoon in a blink of an eye.

Oda Nobunaga led people to the school grounds. When he saw Nobutora who had just disbanded the team, he walked up and put his arms around his shoulders and said: "Nobutora, take a day off. Tomorrow is the Bon Festival."

Obon Festival, also known as the Ghost Festival, is a major festival in Japan.

During the Kamakura period, Obon Festival was held in conjunction with the Hungry Ghost Festival and the Ten Thousand Lantern Festival, so it was also called the "Soul Festival".

Of course, Japan's Obon Festival came from China, but as time went by, it gained some local characteristics.

During the day, everyone will go to worship their ancestors and then prepare for the evening. This festival is most lively at night.

Oda Nobunaga is a person who loves fun. Obon Festival is a grand event, no less than New Year's Day, so he naturally wants to join in the fun.

Because Nobutora was valued by him, he invited him to participate in the Bon Festival.

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Of course Xinhu would not refuse.

"Okay, I will take Axia and the others with me then."

"Okay, everyone come together."

At this moment, Oda Nobunaga was like the big boy next door who always smiled.

Nobutora tidied up, said goodbye to Oda Nobunaga and returned home.

Axia had prepared all the items for ancestor worship at home. Xinhu looked at the wrapped paper money and said, "I have to write a letter and burn it to my parents to tell them that I have married you and started a family."

Hearing this, A-Xia blushed on her face, looking incredibly beautiful.

"Everything is decided by the husband."

Nobutora took him into his arms and said: "Lord Nobunaga invited us to participate in the Bon Festival. Tomorrow you will wear new clothes and leave a good impression in front of Mrs. Guiche."

A-Xia still nodded shyly and said, "I remember, husband, don't worry, I won't embarrass you."

"Well, I believe you."

Xinhu deliberately messed up Axia's hair, which made Axia squeal, and then the two started playing around.

Jiro and Maori Shengqing, who were hiding in the dark, shook their heads secretly. You should go ahead. If this continues, you don't know when you will be able to hold your little nephew.

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