The mighty Warrior Monks, invincible, unstoppable, fearsome fist of the Ikko-Ikki. Bringer of death, router of armies, terror of the battlefield.
No more!
Consider. The cost of Monks are 500 koku. A fair price, for a terror of a unit. Here's my monk-smasher brigade:
Ashigaru.
Ok, you're still here. Good. Note that I didn't say Yari Ashigaru, but I didn't exclude them out of hand either. Take 3 Teppo Ashigaru and two Yari Ashigaru. That's five units at a bill of 500 koku. Still interested? Good. Position the teppo in a 3 rank line, covered on the flanks by obliqely positioned Yari Ashigaru, preferably on hills. The typically impertuous monks will charge the teppo, and at the right time, charge the YA at the monk's flanks. You'll have the monks every time.
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The art of war is of vital importance to the state. It is a matter of life and death, a road to either safety or to ruin. Hence under no circumstances can it be neglected.
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