different warring states of japan

Chapter 1246 Retrieve Some Chips

Turmoil is imminent in Kyoto, Shigehide Suzuki wants to kill the missionaries of the Southern Man, Mibu Wolf wants to punish the country's traitors.

Akechi Mitsuhide took the opportunity to remove the unsightly stones while fighting the fire, paving the way for the future in the shogunate.

The three major forces of the shogunate, the Ashikaga general, the shogunate, and the local power faction.

Shiba Yoshiyin is the leader of the local powerful faction, and the problem of the Hosokawa Mibuchi family is internal conflicts. Too drastic measures should not be used, lest they hurt people's hearts and are not conducive to unity.

But Akechi Mitsuhide was not going to be polite about the faction that the Ashikaga family and the shogunate belonged to.

Among the Ashikaga courtiers, Wada Yoomasa, Niki Yoshimasa, etc., among the shogunate ministers, Ise Sadakyo, Ninagawa Okino, and others are all speculators.

It is better to expect the sun to rise from the west than to expect them to be loyal to the shogunate.

But after all, the shogunate has ruled the world for two hundred years, and there are always some pillars who are willing to share the worries of the shogunate.It was these people that Akechi Mitsuhide wanted to kill.

Akiren Iio, Fujihiro Matsuda belonged to the Ashikaga family, Ueno Kiyonobu, and Harutada Odate belonged to the shogunate judges. They were all people of insight, and they were also neutrals in the shogunate who were unwilling to participate in party struggles.

The four families of Iio, Matsuda, Ueno, and Odate have many branches and many unworthy descendants.

By slandering the case of the Great Imperial Palace, the four of them were slaughtered in the chaos. On the surface, it was a disaster for Chi Yu, which just covered up Akechi Mitsuhide's layout.

To kill Ashikaga Yoshiki is to smash the golden signboard of General Ashikaga.To eradicate the backbone of the shogunate is to dig out the foundation of the shogunate.

For Mitsuhide Akechi to look after Shiba Yoshigin's retreat and wait for the world to return, two conditions need to be met.

First, the shogunate led by Ashikaga Yoshiaki was bad enough to disappoint the samurai families all over the world.

Second, Oda Nobunaga is extremely radical in his work, so radical that it frightens the samurai all over the world.

To meet these two conditions, the Ashikaga shogunate had to be fatuous, and the Oda family had to be strong.The general can lose, but Nobunaga can't be cowardly.

Only when they make troubles and the samurai family complains, everyone will think of Shiba Yoshihiro, the unparalleled character of the samurai family patron saint, and ask him to come out to uphold justice.

Akechi Mitsuhide will stare at both sides in Kyoto, jump left and right, and guide the situation to the route he wants.

The first thing she has to do now is to take advantage of the turmoil in Kyoto to cleanse the shogunate of the people of insight, so that the shogunate will be more rotten.

Akechi Mitsuhide looked at Fujibayashi Muku.

"any questions?"

Fujibayashi Muku nodded slightly.

"I see, the four of them will be at the top of the list."

Akechi Mitsuhide joked.

"Right now, aren't you worried that San Taifu Baidi made a mistake in catching you?"

Fujibayashi Mukuro said lightly.

"The person who wrote these four names will not be me, but San Taifu's own subordinates."

Akechi Mitsuhide nodded, let go of the last bit of doubt, and handed over the matter to the mature Fujibayashi Muku who had been devastated by the wind and rain.

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After Fujibayashi Muku left, the sun was already setting.Akechi Mitsuhide rubbed his forehead, feeling a little tired.She can't rest yet, she still has a place to go.

In the reception room of the Hosokawa Mansion when the lights were first on.

Akechi Mitsuhide saluted with a smile, and all the concubines sitting there returned the salute one after another, with different expressions.

Moto Hosokawa was often a little tired, and Haruyuki Mibuchi was just called by his sister from Katsuryuji Castle, frowning.Hosokawa Fujitaka looked at Akechi Mitsuhide coldly, and Mibuchi Fujihide felt uneasy.

This time, the wishful thinking of the Hosokawa Mibuchi family was completely in vain.

Hosokawa Fujitaka's weakness was exploited by Ise Sadakyo, and he was forced to be the first bird.As a result, the benefits were not reaped, and the trouble was disgraced.

Hosokawa Fujitaka showed his love in public, making Shiba Yoshigin unable to step down, and Ise Sadakyo failed to remarry.

Up to now, don't say it's both ways.Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Shiba Yoshigin, who would trust Hosokawa and Mibuchi?

Marginalization is the beginning of political failure, and the Hosokawa Mibuchi family is now facing this dilemma.

In terms of strength, it is neither big nor small.Speaking of influence, it is not big or small.But he did something wrong and went the wrong way.Now, others are wary of both of them.

The original good situation of waiting for others to offer a price to win over has turned into a deadlock where no one cares about it, and Moto Hosokawa often greys his hair.

By this time, Hosokawa Fujitaka's little tricks had been exposed.Motocho Hosokawa simply recalled his younger sister, Haruto Mibuchi, who was asked to stay in Katsuryuji Castle to recuperate.

But when things got to this point, no matter how good the relationship between Haruhito Mibuchi and Yoshihiro Shiba was, they didn't dare to talk nonsense.

His own daughter conspired with outsiders to force Shiba Yoshiyin to remarry Hosokawa Mibuchi and his family. Is this a human thing?
Shiba Yoshigin didn't feel sorry for the Hosokawa Mibuchi family, and the two families didn't have the strength to fight against the Shiba family.

They just want to get more bargaining chips, so that they can stand higher in the future ranking of the shogunate.Now that things are completely deadlocked, how can you continue to be an ally?
When the two families were in distress, Akechi Mitsuhide unexpectedly came to the door.

Motocho Hosokawa simply took his sister and daughter to receive Mitsuhide Akechi together, to see what attitude the Shiba family has towards the Mibuchi and Hosokawa families.

The two sides exchanged a few words, Ming Zhiguangxiu suddenly sighed, attracting the eyes of all the concubines.

Moto Hosokawa asked often.

"What's wrong with Mr. Wise?"

Akechi Mitsuhide shook his head.

"It's nothing, I just suddenly remembered a story I heard a few days ago, and I was a little touched."

Hosokawa Moto often laughed.

"Oh? What kind of story can move the heart of a well-informed and wise adult? Let's tell it and listen to it. I'm also interested."

Akechi Mitsuhide sighed.

"Actually, it's not really a story, it's just an anecdote from a distant land.

It is said that in the extreme north of the Celestial Dynasty, the four seasons are covered with ice and snow.The local savages can travel thousands of miles in a day with dog sleds.

Every time they go out for errands, they will bring a large group of sled dogs, but when they return, there is often not a single dog left. "

Moto Hosokawa asked with narrowed eyes.

"This is a bit strange, where are the dogs?"

Akechi Mitsuhide smiled and continued.

"The northern land is barren and food is scarce. Traveling thousands of miles, you can't bring much food.

Whenever food was scarce, the sled riders would kill a sled dog to feed the other sled dogs.

Walk all the way, kill all the way, eat all the way, and finally reach the land, the dog will naturally disappear. "

After speaking, Akechi Mitsuhide smiled gracefully.The other four were speechless, with embarrassing expressions on their faces.

Hosokawa Fujitaka jumped up against the case and cursed.

"Akechi Mitsuhide! What do you mean when you talk nonsense in front of us! Why don't you speak more clearly!"

Motocho Hosokawa didn't stop his daughter from being rude, but just silently looked at Mitsuhide Akechi to see how she would answer.

Hosokawa Mibuchi and his family hold a territory of [-] koku. Although they are not as capable as Shiba Yoshigin, they are also powerful vassals in the local power faction of the shogunate. They have been operating in the shogunate for many years and have a deep foundation.

If the Shiba family really wants to turn against the Hosokawa Mibuchi family, the two families are not powerless to fight.It's not a bad idea to force the two families to completely invest in Ashikaga Yoshiaki.

Akechi Mitsuhide said with an innocent face.

"His Highness Hosokawa Motosho asked me to tell a story, so I did. Fujitaka, why are you so angry?
You, these years have become more impetuous, far worse than the years when the two of us had a long talk.At that time, you were very calm.

You were used by Ise Zhenjiao to embarrass you in public, even my good friend felt blush for you.

The local powerful factions are connected with each other. If you don't think about the local powerful factions, you should think more about the Hosokawa Mibuchi family.

Who is Ise Zhenjiao?You actually believe her nonsense?
I can tell you clearly that even if Ise Zhenjiao really finalizes the matter of remarriage at the council, you will not be able to do so.

You are just a pawn of the Ise Zhenjiao. Once the remarriage is finalized, you will be useless, that is, the sled dog that will be slaughtered first.

In the shogunate, there are so many ghosts and demons.You don't believe in the big royal platform that keeps its promises, but instead associate with ghosts?

Fujitaka, you let me down so much. How did you become what you are now when you were so smart?

do you know?The Great Royal Terrace already intends to retire the mansion and return it to the leader, and become a monk to declare his aspirations. "

Hosokawa Moto often hears that Shiba Yoshigin is going to become a monk, and he can't help being moved.

She glanced at Haruyu Mibuchi, who couldn't bear it any longer, and immediately scolded Hosokawa Fujitaka.

"Fujitaka! Don't you think it's embarrassing enough! Immediately apologize to Mr. Wise!"

Hosokawa Fujitaka pursed his lips, looked at Akechi Mitsuhide who was smiling, and wished he could punch her hypocritically smiling face.

How could Akechi Mitsuhide have the face to talk about herself, she coerced Shiba Yoshiyin to do that. .For that matter, he even came here to show off and humiliate himself.

Hosokawa Fujitaka claims to love Shiba Yoshigin, and it is upright to show love in public.Akechi Mitsuhide, a villain who took the opportunity to defile the lord, what right does she have to say about me!
Seeing that Hosokawa Fujitaka was angrily refusing to bow his head, Mibuchi Haruyuki looked at Hosokawa Motosune.

Hosokawa Motochang snorted and said.

"Fujitaka, I apologize."

When the two family supervisors spoke, Hosokawa Fujitaka knew that if he did not bow his head, he would face strict family laws.No matter how upset she was, she had no choice but to say bitterly.

"I'm very sorry, I was rude."

Akechi Mitsuhide stepped forward to help her up, as if he was helping his old close friend, and said with a smile.

"You and I are inseparable, why do you need to be so out of touch? It's okay, I won't take it to heart."

Hosokawa Fujitaka almost gritted his teeth, resisting the urge to stab the smiling tiger in front of him, retreated to his position, and stopped talking.

Haruko Mibuchi looked at Mitsuhide Akechi and asked eagerly.

"That boy Yiyin... Dayudaisuo, is he really going to become a monk?"

Several people looked at Akechi Mitsuhide, especially Hosokawa Fujitaka, with extremely complicated eyes.

Akechi Mitsuhide sighed.

"What if you don't go home?

The general was pressing each other hard, and Ise Zhenjiao tried every means to drive a wedge between us and the Mibuchi family in Shibashikawa.

My lord is not willing to fight against the shogunate, let alone embarrass Hosokawa Mibuchi and his family.As a last resort, I had no choice but to become a monk and declare my will to be loyal.

The lord said that he has been the husband of his ancestors in this life.Since the general couldn't tolerate him, he left the capital, went back to the Qingdeng Ancient Buddha, and chanted scriptures for his ancestors.

He still thinks of Master Sanyuan's kindness, and he doesn't want to embarrass Master Sanyuan, so he can only leave. "

Haruhisa Mibuchi heard tears in his eyes and kept talking.

"Poor child, I am sorry for him."

In his heart, Mingzhi Guangxiu actually looked down on the crying Sanyuan family governor in front of him.Speaking of which, she really cared about Yoshihiro Shiba, and she didn't have any malice.

But this person's temperament is too soft, and the Hosokawa Mibuchi family turned several times and made small moves against the Shiba family, but she couldn't stop it.

This kind of incompetent person can't help the Sibo family at all except for crying and mourning.No matter how nice Shibo Yoshigin was to her, what was the use?Waste one.

Akechi Mitsuhide looked at the pensive Hosokawa Mototaka and the numb Hosokawa Fujitaka, these two are the backbone of the Hosokawa Mibuchi family.

Hosokawa Motocho couldn't believe it, Hosokawa Fujitaka was such a jerk, Shiba Yoshigin didn't care?

Hosokawa Fujitaka seems to have been hit in the head, Shiba Yoshigin would rather become a monk for Ashikaga Yoshiki than marry herself, which made her lose her soul and filled her with sadness for a while.

Hosokawa Moto often thinks carefully, the more he thinks about it, the happier he is.Shiba Yoshigin became a monk, this is a step down to Hosokawa Mibuchi's family, Hosokawa Fujitaka's proposal of marriage, that's all.

she said decisively.

"Dayutai has become a monk and manifested his aspirations, and he has maintained his loyalty for the ancestors. I deeply admire it.

It's just about leaving Kyoto and leaving the shogunate. Do you want to discuss it again? "

Hosokawa Moto often hopes that Shiba Yoshigin will become a monk and cover up the stupid things done by Hosokawa Fujitaka, a stupid daughter.

But she didn't want Shiba Yoshiyin to leave Kyoto, and the local power faction still counted on this leader to come out to benefit everyone.

Akechi Mitsuhide had a clear understanding of the thoughts of the governor of the Hosokawa family, and was very contemptuous.

The Hosokawa and Mibuchi families only want benefits, but they are unwilling to take on their own responsibilities.

But it doesn't matter, Akechi Mitsuhide will slowly train them to make them responsible.After all, the two brands of Hosokawa and Sanyuan, the territory of [-] shi, is worth using.

Akechi Mitsuhide laughed.

"The general had some misunderstandings about the Great Royal Tower, and the Great Royal Tower was unwilling to intensify the conflict, so he chose to retire the mansion and return it to him.

If the shogunate needs it, after the limelight passes, we will invite the Odaisho to come back.

The most important thing is to maintain the harmony and tacit understanding among our local powerful factions, and we can't let villains like Ise Zhenjiao get their way and ruin the relationship between us. "

Moto Hosokawa and Haruyumi Mibuchi nodded together and said.

"That's the truth."

Akechi Mitsuhide smiled and glanced at the confused Hosokawa Fujitaka next to him, and continued to communicate with the two house governors.

Pulling back the Hosokawa Mibuchi family and maintaining the unity of the local powerful factions is an important bargaining chip for the Shiba family to maintain their influence in the shogunate.

Yoshihiro Shiba carelessly lost it, and Mitsuhide Akechi naturally wanted to retrieve it.

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In the middle of the night, Akechi Mitsuhide finally returned to Shiba's mansion.

She rushed to the capital in a hurry, talked with Yoshihiro Shiba all night, and then from morning to night, she began to plan for the strategic contraction of Shiba's family.

At this moment, she was really overtired and just wanted to fall asleep.

But Gamo Shixiang, who had been waiting at the door for a long time, saluted her and said.

"My lord, after the Imperial Palace tells you to come back, go directly to see him."

Akechi Mitsuhide smiled wryly and shook his head, he had too many criminal records, the lord was worried about him.

She smiled and asked Gamo Shixiang to lead the way, and then secretly yawned shamelessly.

(End of this chapter)