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Shingen's Teachings

Shingen's Teachings

If Takeda Shingen was a modern CEO,

the words he left would be amazingly appropriate.

Personnel Management

Modern lnterpretation: You need to keep finding...

and hiring good personnel.

Modern lnterpretation: When employing people,

Modern lnterpretation: When employing people, don't put them in just any position -

don't put them in just any position -

identify and use their unique skills.

Modern lnterpretation: A capable CEO...

uses people with diverse perspectives.

Shingen said people who can be praised by 99 out of 100 people...

are not capable. Look for those with unique strong points.

Now, Shingen's biggest project is going to start.

Takeda Shingen

Episode 45: "Road to Kyoto"

Screenplay: Tamukai Masatake

Original Story: Nitta Jiro

Music: Yamamoto Naozumi

Original Subtitles TV Network Japan

Transcribed and Edited Subtitles Kame Fansubs

Narrator: Wakao Ayako

CAST

Takeda Shingen NAKAl KllCHl

Uesugi Kenshin SHlBATA KYOHEl

Satomi DAlCHl MAO

Oda Nobunaga lSHlBASHl RYO

Princess Noh ASO YUMl

Eri lKEGAMl KlMlKO

Baba Nobuharu MlKl RYOSUKE

Kosaka Danjo MURAKAMl HlROAKl

Yanada Masatsuna KAWARAZAKl KENZO

Sanada Yukitaka HASHlZUME lSAO

Yamagata Masakage SHlNODA SABURO

Abe Katsutomi SATO KEl

Producer: Murakami Satoshi

Director: lchii Hisaji

Let us open this council of war.

Nobukado. Begin.

October, 1571

I would like to make a point explicit here.

We are heading to Kyoto on Shogun Askikaga's request.

We are not going for personal gain.

Thus, this is an honor for us.

However, the destiny of our army is at stake,

thus this must be kept strictly confidential.

Now, Commissioner Hara, report.

I will give you the figures.

Kai and Shinano have a total of 20,000 men.

Kai and Shinano have a total of 20,000 men. Nishi-Kozuke has 2,000,

Nishi-Kozuke has 2,000,

Hida has 1,000,

Suruga has 2,000,

adding to a sum of 25,000 men.

Since we require 30,000 men,

I request each lord to recruit another 5,000 men...

in the near future.

Now, Finance Magistrate.

We require 30,000 men and 6,000 horses for this trip.

Estimating the journey will take half a year,

the first month's provision can be carried by the soldiers.

We need 26,500 barrels of rice for the remaining 5 months.

2,000 barrels will be needed in addition for horses,

for a total of 28,000 barrels.

To transport this, we will need 4,000 more horses.

There are other goods to be taken,

thus, a total of 5,000 pack loads are needed.

That means 5,000 more horses must pull it.

For each horse, two men are needed to control it,

which means we need another 10,000 men.

Thus, we will have a total of 40,000 men.

We will also have a total of 11,000 horses.

1,000 extra each of swords, bow and arrows, and spears...

will cost 4,000 kan, but we have only allocated 1,500 kan.

300 new rifles would be an additional fee.

The total cost would be between 100,000 to 120,000 kan.

This is at the lowest estimation,

thus, we should expect to spend about 150,000 kan.

150,000 kan?

That is my estimate.

You've got me there.

How much gold do we have?

I can't divulge that information now.

However, we have been going to battle frequently...

However, we have been going to battle frequently... during the past few years.

during the past few years.

Thus, there is not much remaining.

If we deplete that, we will be destroyed.

How much can you come up with?

10,000 kan from taxes, 30,000 from my budget,

and another 30,000 kan from other sources.

That would be a total of 70,000 kan.

That's a far cry from the 120,000 kan you estimated!

We need 120,000, but you can only get 70,000 ready!

How do you expect us to get to Kyoto?!

My duty is to present the figures,

and not to figure ways to get to Kyoto.

How dare you!

While you are the Finance Magistrate,

you are a Takeda vassal first! Have you forgotten?

Never. That is why I am honest with the figures.

Then, because we have insufficient funds,

do you recommend that we don't go to Kyoto?!

Of course not.

Our army is heading towards Kyoto.

With your funds, we can't even get to Suruga!

I would like to go to Kyoto as well.

But, I can't produce what I don't have.

But it's your job to find the means!

I'm not just saying this, you know!

Enough. You can't produce what you don't have, right?

We will think up the rest.

Sanada. This is no time to jest!

Who's jesting?

How can you get to Kyoto with 70,000 kan?

Oh yes, you can.

Then tell me. I won't accept any jokes.

Keep calm, Baba.

We will bring whatever we can with the 70,000 kan.

As we overthrow castles, we take their provisions,

rifles, horses, wagons and other items.

I agree with Sanada.

We must go to Kyoto no matter what it takes!

Even if we have to eat grass roots,

or use rocks for our swords,

getting to Kyoto will bring honor to our army!

Where there's a will, there's a way.

For example, we can push the pack loads ourselves.

Having 10,000 more men doing that alone would impede us in battle.

We also have many Suruga pirates on our side.

They could take some of the load from Suruga port by boat.

That's a good point.

Check how many horse loads a ship can take.

Finance Magistrate.

Do another estimate.

But, it is a fact that we are short.

Getting to Kyoto may be cumbersome.

At least 70% of the estimate is needed.

How will we get the other 30%?

I will check on the taxes in Shinano once again.

Continue...

Shinano is my birthplace.

I may be able to gather some funds.

We are grateful for those words,

but taxes are my responsibility.

Please allow me to handle this.

With the days nearing for the Kyoto mission,

all the help could be used.

Such is the nature of duty.

However, I have my honor!

If you can't gather funds,

then what honor do you uphold?

Sanada. You are wrong.

He has his own set of responsibilities.

Even Lord Katsuyori cannot overlook that.

I can see your point,

but the remaining 30% is the issue now.

What is one man's honor at this point?!

It is not one man's honor that's being argued!

The issue is the Takeda system!

Are you implying that when Katsuyori acts,

the system becomes disorderly?

Lord Abe! Show some respect!

The Babas have served the Takeda for generations,

and I myself for over 40 years!

You have only been here for a year or so.

Don't lecture me on the Takeda system!

I may be a newcomer, but my loyalty runs deep!

I may be a newcomer, but my loyalty runs deep! There is much that a newcomer must learn!

There is much that a newcomer must learn!

Water stagnates if old!

Katsuyori...

Discuss this with the Finance Magistrate later.

Baba...

In heading for Kyoto,

Oda Nobunaga is the biggest problem.

Oda Nobunaga is the biggest problem. His power is immense.

His power is immense.

An extra 1,000 kan would help out at this point.

Let's leave things to Katsuyori.

Yes.

Reporting.

A messenger from Oda Nobunaga has arrived with many gifts.

Welcome home.

Did Kimyomaru's initiation to adulthood go smoothly?

Come closer.

Yes.

Your lap...

Yes.

What's the matter?

Your knees are shaking.

Forgive me.

You're trembling?

No.

What are you afraid of?

Nothing.

What's wrong, anyway?

It seems like you are afraid of me.

No.

You've been acting strange since I returned from Mt. Hiei.

Be truthful.

What is bothering you?

It is terrifying.

You mean setting fire to Enryaku Temple.

Or, is it that I killed the priests?

Those priests served the Buddha.

Those who murder them will fall into hell.

Those priests at Mt. Hiei did not serve the Buddha.

They indulged in women, liquor, and lived like animals.

I punished them for the sake of heaven.

Rest assured. I did a good thing.

You will fall to hell.

There is no hell.

Hell and heaven exist only in stories.

There is no next world.

Just life and death.

If you live, you win. If you lose, you die.

Even if you behead thousands of priests,

there is nothing to worry about.

I'm afraid.

What are you saying?

Cheer up.

I have the nation in the palms of my hand.

I kept my promise to you.

After I overthrow Asakura and Asai,

and get rid of the lkko sect priests,

this nation will surely be at my feet.

I hope that Takeda Shingen remains still until then.

Oda Nobunaga now has 60-70,000 subordinates.

In addition to Owari and Mino,

those in the Kyoto vicinity also serve him.

We only have 30,000 men, on the other hand.

I have made several strategies.

Echizen's Asakura, who is battling Nobunaga,

as well as Omi's Asai, have been contacted.

They will join us on our way to Kyoto to attack Nobunaga.

Also, Chief Bonze Kennyo and his lkko priests...

have agreed to the same.

We should have over 70,000 men then.

The Shogun's army will also cooperate.

Thus, our manpower is equal.

The rest depends on the fighting spirit.

Reporting.

A messenger is here from the Hojo family.

Hojo Ujiyasu died yesterday.

I see.

I relayed your words to him at his deathbed.

He was overjoyed.

He asked you to watch over Lord Ujimasa.

What does Ujimasa think of the reconciliation?

Since it was his father's last will,

he will comply with those wishes.

So, he will reconcile?

Yes.

I am here today to inform you of Lord Ujiyasu's death,

as well as to establish reconciliation.

I understand.

What about the alliance with Echigo?

Per Lord Ujiyasu's last will,

as of yesterday, the alliance has been terminated.

Your father, Hojo Ujiyasu, died yesterday.

Uesugi Kagetora

I will pray for his soul tonight.

I am most grateful.

I must inform you of one more thing.

You became my son to establish the alliance...

between Echigo and Sagami.

However, with the death of Lord Ujiyasu,

the alliance has been terminated.

It is your older brother, Ujimasa's request.

Instead, they will reconcile with the Takeda.

Then, what will happen to me?

You are now one of the Uesugi,

irrespective of the alliance.

However, if you wish to return to Sagami,

that request will be granted.

I do not wish to return to Sagami.

How could my brother reconcile with the Takeda...

once my father died?

He is no longer my brother.

I will live in Echigo!

I will die in Echigo!

That is the spirit.

Succeed the Uesugi family and live honorably.

Yes.

From today, think of me as your true father.

And, I will consider you as my true son.

Yes.

More than the father and son who hate one another,

we can be unrelated and be like father and son in heart.

Perhaps that is more like a family.

This day...

I gained my own son.

This is my first experience as a father,

but it has eliminated my confusion.

As I see a child's grief and pain,

my confusions seem so trivial,

and I realize how small I have been.

God Bishamonten, provide me with a new strength.

I will cleanse myself of personal greed...

and vow to live for others from now on.

Going to Kyoto is not just for our army.

Thus, the departure date and route...

must be kept secret until the time of departure.

If it should be leaked prior to that time,

If it should be leaked prior to that time, Nobunaga will react quickly.

Nobunaga will react quickly.

Then, we may lose this battle.

Be very cautious.

We will begin with the subject of routes.

The discussion is open.

Let me speak. Since this journey is for our honor,

Let me speak. Since this journey is for our honor, attacking head on will be favorable.

attacking head on will be favorable.

First, we head down the Fuji River,

and attack Kakegawa Castle in Totomi.

If we show them our full forced spirit,

If we show them our full forced spirit, Tokugawa leyasu will be petrified,

Tokugawa leyasu will be petrified,

and his men may lose their fighting spirit as well.

Then our army can proceed on faster.

However, Lord Katsuyori, beyond that is Takatengin Castle,

and beyond that is Hamamatsu Castle where Tokugawa leyasu lives.

Both of those castles are impregnable,

making our journey difficult right from the start.

Unless we exhibit our strength from the beginning,

we cannot downgrade their power.

Only half a year is allowed for us to arrive in Kyoto.

If we dawdle in Totomi,

Nobunaga can use the time to build his forces,

and Kyoto will get even farther away.

Speed like the wind is the key to our success.

We should enter Kiso Valley through Matsumoto to raid Mino,

then we will be attacking Oda Nobunaga's base.

Then Tokugawa will attack us from the rear.

We could split up into two...

and attack both Mikawa and Mino simultaneously.

Our power would be split if we do that.

But, Nobunaga will panic.

If we eliminate Tokugawa, our backs will be safe.

The key to our success in reaching Kyoto,

depends on how soon we can overtake Tokugawa's Hamamatsu Castle.

I agree.

How will we get to Hamamatsu Castle?

Going along the Tenryu River is the shortest route.

Since our target is Hamamatsu Castle,

we can overlook Kakegawa and Takatenjin Castle.

We will place all our bets on Hamamatsu Castle.

Then Kakegawa and Takatenjin may attack us from behind.

I doubt if they would do that seeing 30,000 men.

They might.

Scorning your foe will result in disaster.

You can't battle if you get that petty.

It is being extra solicitous!

How dare you?!

Are you criticizing me?!

I am surprised you bring that up.

This is a war council.

We exchange views here to give birth to better strategies.

If you prefer not to hear negative remarks,

then a war council is not necessary.

Baba, calm down!

You know nothing of Takeda's warfare!

No Takeda vassal speaks weakly like you!

I am not weak!

Unless you read the opponent's thoughts,

you cannot win a battle!

Enough!

You two, think of your ages.

Why are you arguing like that?

My Lord, one gets hot tempered as he gets older.

Please overlook their shortcomings.

I think Lord Baba and Lord Abe have gotten old.

I'm not old!

Continue.

Allow me to speak.

If we want to keep our intentions secret,

we should head for Suwa...

and cross Tsuetsuki Pass to enter lna-Takato.

Then we can go down the Tenryu River...

and attack Mikawa.

Even if we split into two,

and one army attacks Mino via Shinano,

if we separate at Takato, we will not be seen.

We could conceal our intentions using that tactic!

And, we could proceed to Mino and Mikawa...

without any interference from our foes!

Once we move, the enemy will hear of it.

But, if we divide into 3 or 4 sub-armies,

they cannot distinguish which is the main army.

Then our intentions will be unclear to them.

Therefore, we should attack the three countries...

Mikawa, Mino, and Totomi simultaneously.

We will make an east wall heading west,

then we can close in on Nobunaga...

then we can close in on Nobunaga... with the west wall of Omi and Echizen.

with the west wall of Omi and Echizen.

"East wall" is a nice term.

As long as the west wall doesn't crumble.

We need to work on that from now on.

The strength of the west wall rests on our attitude.

Don't mind me. Continue.

Then, is anyone against Yamagata's proposal?

Lord Nobukado. The lord is...!

Father!

Take the lord to his quarters!

Hurry!

What are you doing?!

Baba.

Leave the rest to us.

Don't raise your voices.

I'm sorry, however...

Don't worry.

Have everyone return to their seats.

Nobukado.

Continue. Don't mind me.

We can continue the war council tomorrow.

We must continue. You can't stop midway.

Hurry back to your seats!

Katsuyori. You, too.

Yes.

If I can't win over my illness,

then how can I be a victor in battle?

Now that the bad blood has left my body,

I am just as well cured.

Now, begin.

As Yamagata says, our army will be the east wall.

We will push towards the west!

And the wall will be solidified in Kyoto!

My Lord?

My Lord?

It isn't much.

Who called you, Eri?

Yes.

It is too early to cry. I won't die yet.

Yes.

Eri. Control yourself.

How can I not cry seeing him like this?

He said it is not serious.

Satomi, you are a woman warrior.

You don't understand how we women feel.

Stop crying!

Satomi. Never mind.

Please take care.

You shouldn't overexert yourself.

Doctor. You're a doctor.

Why haven't you taken him to the Kawaura hot springs?

Forgive me.

It's not his fault. I'm not heeding him.

Isn't your illness the same as Lady Sanjo's?

Haven't you found a remedy yet?

Forgive me.

Apologies won't do!

If you can't cure him, you take it from him!

Eri. Don't put him in a spot.

My illness was sent from God.

I must take good care of it.

Taking good care of an illness? For what?

Illnesses are to be gotten rid of.

Gifu Castle

What? Shingen may be making moves?

Yes. As soon as Lord Ujiyasu passed away,

Lord Ujimasa cut ties off with Echigo...

and joined hands with Kai.

What happened to the Tokugawa-Hojo alliance?

If the Hojo joined hands with the Takeda,

naturally Tokugawa will be cut off.

But, the alliance between Uesugi and leyasu is ongoing.

Yes.

Have leyasu get Uesugi to attack Shinano.

Then, we can delay Takeda Shingen's movements.

That may not be possible.

Uesugi's hands are full with Etchu.

You mean the lkko priests?

Yes. The Honganji's Head Priest Kennyo...

has Etchu lkko priests keeping Uesugi busy day and night.

Damn, Kennyo!

Even lse Nagashima and Echizen make me boil!

Kennyo and Shingen may be connected.

Takeda have joined hands with Asakura and Asai,

and maybe have tied in with the Shogun!

He intends to surround me then?

That is very possible.

We must stifle Takeda Shingen's moves by all means.

When that man moves, he could move a mountain.

Father!

My Lord!

My Lord.

Ryuho...

You must not go westward!

You must not go westward!

Perhaps my emotions passed to Ryuho and reached Harunobu.

But, Harunobu's decision could not be altered.

We will end here for tonight.

To be continued.

To be continued.