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Chapter 8 Triumphant Return
Tsuda Nobutora breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't think about rewards or anything like that. It was good to be alive now.

"Nobuhu, when did you become so powerful!"

Maori Shengqing limped over with a surprised expression.

Tsuda Nobutora didn't know how to explain, so he immediately changed the subject and said, "Brother, are your feet okay?"

Maori Shengqing was still too young, or he believed in his brother too much, so he immediately answered: "Don't worry, my foot is not a serious problem, you have done a great job this time!"

"It's good if we survive."

Tsuda Nobutora could only say this.

The two of them didn't have time to elaborate. Hirate Masahide and other family elders immediately called on everyone to clean up the battlefield. They hurriedly retreated to Furuno Castle without even having time to inspect the capital.

After all, Yamaguchi Kyouki is not dead. Although Yamaguchi's army was defeated, he can make a comeback as long as Yamaguchi Kōkichi retreats and stabilizes his position.

However, the Oda army had few soldiers and horses, and they had fought hard for a long time. They were exhausted and lacked men and horses, and there was no condition for a second horse charge.

Hirate Masahide and others strongly demanded that Oda Nobunaga withdraw his troops, but Oda Nobunaga had no choice but to withdraw his troops first.

As the day went west, the hungry Tsuda Nobutora followed the army back to the gate of Naguye Castle. The gate was made of wood and painted with fire-resistant paint.

When the guards at the city gate saw the return of Oda's army, they immediately opened the large wooden door, and the ashigaru on the guard towers on both sides knelt down and saluted.

Lin Xiuzhen, who stayed behind at Furuno Castle, led others to kneel down and salute, welcoming Oda Nobunaga into the city.

Oda Nobunaga said loudly: "Our army has defeated the traitor in Yamaguchi, Sado Mamoru, prepare a celebration banquet immediately!"

Lin Xiuzhen was a little surprised, but he saw the Yamaguchi family's horse seal and flag among the spoils. He was convinced that Oda Nobunaga won this time.

He immediately agreed and led other Oda retainers to prepare the things needed for the banquet.

However, holding a celebration banquet required a large amount of money, and Lin Xiuzhen had to discuss the use of money with peace hands Zhengxiu.

Hirate Masahide was an important minister who was relied upon by Oda Nobhide and was in charge of the Oda family's trading town of Tsuda. After he became Oda Nobunaga's teacher, he also took charge of Oda Nobunaga's finances.

There is speculation that Masahide Hirate's death was due to Oda Nobunaga's desire to take back his financial rights, and suspicion that the Hirate family had close ties with his younger brother.

For this big victory, Hirate Masahide also felt that he should celebrate grandly. After all, this was Oda Nobunaga's first battle after taking over as the governor of the house. This victory could stabilize people's hearts a little.

As the person who made the first contribution to deciding the direction of the war, Tsuda Nobutora naturally attracted the attention of others with the praise of many samurai.

Many samurai who were familiar with Tsuda Nobutora had some differences. This usually taciturn young man had such a powerful scene.

Mouri Shengqing was even more excited. He patted Tsuda Nobutora on the shoulder and boasted about their achievements.

Tsuda Nobutora was more reserved. In his other memory, he was a little transparent on such occasions!
At this time, the women came up with food and delivered it to everyone.

These women are the female dependents of samurai families. Their husbands are away at war, and they need to help at the master's house, such as sewing flags, cooking fires, and offering food to returning soldiers.

Mrs. Anong took a group of women to comfort the army.

Axia saw Xinhu at a glance. She quickly brought the rice ball to Xinhu and said with tears in her eyes: "Husband, eat it while it's hot!"

Nobuhu smiled and said: "You must have made it, it's so delicious!"

Blush appeared on Axia's face, and she whispered: "As long as your husband likes it."

Maoli Shengqing said sadly: "Axia, my heart aches. Why don't you look at my brother? Am I injured?" Like a frightened deer, Axia quickly looked at Maoli Shengqing, discovered his foot injury, and asked hurriedly : "Brother, is it serious?"

Maori Shengqing comforted him: "It's okay, he was pricked, and he will be fine in a few days."

Only then did Axia feel at ease.

The team was still moving forward, Axia gave Nobutora and Shengqing a few rice balls and then went to give rice balls to others.

Soon, the victorious army entered the Honmaru, and the Ashigaru people would attend the celebration banquet in the spacious courtyard. The samurai on foot and the meritorious soldiers could stay outside the Hiromaru, and only the retainers could enter the Hiromaru to dine.

Nobutora, as the biggest contributor to this battle, was able to get a seat at the end of Hiroma. Mouri Katsuki was placed in the corridor at the door, separated from Nobutora by a threshold.

Maori Shengqing said with a proud look on his face: "I didn't expect you to break into the house so quickly. My vision was indeed right!"

Nobuhu looked at Mouri Shengqing's proud expression and thought he was the one who had something happy.

At this time, Oda Nobunaga, who had changed his clothes, strode to the main seat and sat down. He raised his glass and said loudly: "I respect everyone, and win this victory with me!"

His voice was so loud that even people sitting in the courtyard could hear Oda Nobunaga's loud voice.

Everyone raised their glasses and drank it all. Tsuda Nobutora could only bite the bullet and drink a glass. It was sour and sweet, just like the drink.

Then Nobunaga said: "Thanks to Nobutora for winning this battle, I want to reward you heavily!

Xinhu, I didn’t expect you to get married to Axia now, I’ll have to make up for it with a gift later! "

Tsuda Nobutora looked up and saw Oda Nobunaga's smile, and suddenly woke up, it's over, I'm under investigation!
No matter what Nobunaga found wrong, he didn't get rid of Nobutora, but instead gave him a reward.

As expected of a man who almost unified the world, he is so courageous.

But compared to Nobutora, Mori Katsuki was more excited than him.

"Xin Hu, please thank my lord quickly!"

Tsuda Nobutora immediately put down his chopsticks and stepped out of the queue, saluting Oda Nobunaga and thanking him.

Oda Nobunaga showed a meaningful smile and said: "I will not be stingy with those who work for me, Nobutora, keep working hard."

Hirate Masahide took over and said: "In this battle, Tsuda Nobutora planned to defeat the enemy, shot and killed the enemy generals Narita Yaroku and Nakajima Matajiro, captured the enemy general Arakawa Matazou, and accumulated a lot of merits.

The master of the house has an order! Tsuda Nobutora was a member of the Red Mother Clothing Corps, and his annual salary was increased to fifty guan, two additional supporting rice, and he was rewarded with a pair of armor, a famous sword, a spear, a Kiso war horse, a hundred guan of money, and two pieces of cloth. "

Everyone was jealous when they heard this reward.

From being a humble servant to becoming a close servant of the head of the family in an instant, it can be said that you have reached the sky in one step!

Tsuda Nobutora is also very happy. As a close minister of Oda Nobunaga, there is a high probability that he will not have to go to the battlefield, and the survival rate will be greatly improved.

Moreover, Nobunaga also rewarded him with a large amount of money, so that he would not have to live in such a tight life. The new cloth he received could be used to make new clothes. Now he is well on his way!

"Ha~ha! I, Tsuda Nobutora, would like to thank the master of the family for the reward!"

Then Hirate Masahide announced the list of other rewards. His uncle Mouri won the Qing Dynasty due to his merits and was promoted to a mounted samurai, just one step away from being an Ashigaru general.

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