A greater road [Zhuge Liang]

[Zhuge Liang]

Zhuge smiled, it would seem that Nobuchika was a very good listener and a great learner. Motochika must have raised him quite well, something he had expected. In order for Nobuchika to become Zhuge Liang's, Zhao Yun, he would need to prove his might. This was the perfect opportunity as he had already shown his wits.

Nobuchika show some of his intelligence with his next words, "What banners should the caravan hold? Since we are crossing the border, we could use Iyo banners..." Zhuge did not know the exact answer to his question, for he was a foreigner after all. He had only known what he had read in the books that were set up on the table, a long with various maps and what Motochika Chosokabe had told him. Zhuge would let Motochika answer him.

[Simon]

Since Zhuge Liang had suggested him, he felt as if he had made a good impression, and proving himself infront of him, he had suggested implementing the luring technique to feed the Sogo's arrogance, and now suggesting to hold the banners of the Iyo. The Chosokabe were not known for their bravery if it weren't for their bravery guided by much thought beforehand.

"Travelling under the guise of the Kono would be much more beneficial to us. If they see our banner, they may wish to take our goods, but would also be precautious due to our feats in Tosa. They know the Kono are weak, and therefore have nothing to worry about, about taking all they have", he paused and then smiled, "I leave the Sogo forces in your hands, while I deal with the people of Sanuki, and initiate reports of the travelling caravan. I bid you well in your endeavours".

Nobuchika smiled and nodded, "And you too father", as Motochika left, before turning to Zhuge Liang.....

[Zhuge Liang]

Zhuge would bow as his lord Motochika would speak and then exit the chambers. It had been decided, Nobuchika would play as bait within the caravan, Zhuge would be his backup. As Motochika would deal with Sanuki. "Your father speaks wisely, Sogo it is then..." Zhuge would sit and wait for either orders to march or Nobuchika's own words.

[Simon]

"Your father speaks wisely, Sogo it is then...", Zhuge Liang stated after his father had left, which Nobuchika responded with a sharp nod. It would be his time to shine pretty soon, and no doubt his father was now readying the troops, in which case, they too had to be ready, "I will take a handful of men to assist me in the caravan, and father will take some to show his strength in numbers to Sanuki so the doors would open for him knowing their leaders are defeated, the rest will be in your command. With your aid Zhuge Liang, we have nothing to fear", finishing with a smile.

[Zhuge Liang]

Zhuge would wave his fan as he always did while in thought. Motochika would have no problem up in the mountains and in Sanuki. Though issue here was Nobuchika, would he be strong enough to hold off anyone who attacked the caravan? Only time would tell Zhuge thought.

"Nobuchika, you must be strong for us here in this next battle. For it mainly rests on your shoulders."

[Simon]

"Nobuchika, you must be strong for us here in this next battles. For it mainly rests on your shoulders", Zhuge Liang stated. Nobuchika was well aware of that, but talk about pressure. "My father would not of let me take this role if he didn't see me fit to carry it out. I shall not fail, and besides, I have nothing to worry about if the great Zhuge Liang is watching my back", as he would need the Archers in order for the ambush to succeed, as he and his ashigaru launched the attack once discovered.