NHK Educational TV's program "The Power of Our Ancestors: The Fountain of Wisdom," which teaches us modern wisdom from our ancestors, will broadcast a special episode titled "Saito Dosan: The Upstart's Art of Winning People's Hearts" from 10:00 PM on February 10th. The episode will feature the Sengoku period lord Saito Dosan, also known as "Mimushi of Mino."
Dosan, who is said to be a prime example of overthrowing the ruling class, was successful in conquering the country because he won the trust of his vassals. The turning point came in a battle with Oda Nobuhide of Owari, who was the number one military commander in Owari at the time. At first, Dosan suffered a series of defeats. However, there was a clever strategy behind this. He pretended to be weak to lure the Oda forces into a false sense of security, luring them to Inabayama Castle, a natural fortress, where he attacked and destroyed them in one fell swoop.
As a result, Dosan's abilities became widely known throughout the country, and he gained a great reputation. His ability to capture the hearts of those below him was what supported his rise to power. What was Dosan's "art of winning people's hearts"?
