The Honno-ji Incident 1582 [Important History 206] On June 2, 1582, Akechi Mitsuhide struck down Oda Nobunaga. At that time, Hideyoshi was confronting the Mori in Bitchu Takamatsu, and Tokugawa Ieyasu was heading from Sakai to Kyoto. The Takeda of Kai had been extinguished. Japan was in the Sengoku period, and the world was in the Age of Discovery. The time is now. A mystery of history. Investigating its causes and motives. 'Mitsuhide-ki'

[Important History 206] 'Awa no Kuni Choko Zassho'

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[Important History 206]

1. Although there are complaints from the Chosokabe side, I cannot give an answer,

2. It is reasonable that Shozui is becoming increasingly fortified,

3. Regarding the situation in Awa Province, you have requested again,

4. It is appropriate for the Awaji troops to cross the sea one after another every day,

"Awa no Kuni Choko Zasso"

September 8, 1581. 158100908
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Hideyoshi was in Tottori.
The following is an order addressed to Ikoma Chikamasa.
Collect hostages from the Miyoshi of Awa.
Once that is finished, I will dispatch troops.
That is what it says.

Hideyoshi was keeping his distance from Motochika.
It means their relationship was not very good.
It says, "I cannot give an answer."
He must have become a troublesome presence.
In other words, a conflict of interest.
That is what it is.

Requests for reinforcements had been coming in repeatedly from the Miyoshi of Awa.
Around this time, Sogō Masayasu, the second son of Miyoshi Jikkyu, had succeeded to the head of the family.
The eldest son, Nagaharu, committed suicide in 1576 due to internal strife.

Hideyoshi reported this to Nobunaga in Azuchi.
It is a delicate matter.
Naturally, that would be the case.
And, he obtained approval...

Motochika's offensive was intensifying.
In other words, that is what it means.
Perhaps Nobunaga's vermilion seal certificate has not yet arrived.

Shozui Castle is still standing.
It is the main castle of the Miyoshi (Shozui, Aizumi-cho, Itano-gun, Tokushima Prefecture).
Sogō Masayasu was in the castle.

I must hurry...

Hideyoshi intended to send the Awaji troops to Awa.
Hideyoshi was concentrating all his forces on the Tottori campaign.
He could not afford to spare troops to rescue the Miyoshi of Awa.
Therefore, the Awaji troops.

If so...
Kuroda Kanbei.

However...
If Motochika does not withdraw his troops... Hideyoshi and Motochika will become enemies.


Furthermore, although there are complaints from the Chosokabe side,

I cannot give an answer, end of message,
Regarding the situation in Awa Province, you have requested again,
It is reasonable that Shozui is becoming increasingly fortified,

It is appropriate for the Awaji troops to cross the sea one after another every day,
Regarding the method, Jiton and others, all of them, take these hostages,

Receive them all securely,
After that, each of you go there,
Send over 10,000 troops and give orders,

Once those hostages are received, I will order as many troops as necessary,
Before that,
Do not do anything reckless,
Summon guard ships and others, and give orders without negligence,
Respectfully,
Chikuzen no Kami
September 8 Hideyoshi (Kaō)
To Ikoma Jinsuke-dono
"Awa no Kuni Choko Zasso" Vol. 4, pp. 389-390

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