different warring states of japan

Chapter 1273 Long Sleeve Good Dancer

As the leader of the shogunate group, Ninagawa was very well informed at the upper echelons of the shogunate.

Tamba has almost become an independent kingdom, and the decline of the Kyoto shogunate has no effect on the samurai in Tamba.

Even if the Hatano family is willing to support the shogunate's attack on Settsu, it is out of their own interests, and they are definitely not willing to submit to the shogunate.

However, the Danba Highland located in the northwest of Kyoto is condescending and has always threatened the safety of the Kyoto Basin.

Whether it is Ashikaga Yoshiaki or Oda Nobunaga, no matter who wins in the end, they must clean up the group of rebellious mountain people in Tanba country.

Kyoto will not turn a blind eye to the threat that is close at hand, and let the Tanba samurai be independent for a long time, which is unacceptable to any Kyoto ruler.

Tango Country is located in the north of Tamba Country, and it is the wedge behind Tamba Country. It has been valued by the center of Kyoto since ancient times.

Tango's Isshiki family is one of the four positions in the shogunate, and the servants controlled by her family have long been stripped of most of their power.

The military core of the shogunate that managed the royal family in the world back then gradually became the Kyoto police station.Now, Luozhong's legal system has passed the review, and the waiter even the Jingdu police station has no choice but to do so.

The Yishi family obviously doesn't care about whether they can return to the waiter, they just hope that the general will give the Yishi family a face and retain their status as companions.

Thinking of the cowardly and greedy appearance of the Isshiki family, the three couldn't help looking at each other and smiling, and Ninagawa said something again.

"I heard that His Highness Yoshikage, governor of the Asakura family, is very dissatisfied with His Highness Oda."

When Mitsuhide Akechi heard this, he suddenly became interested and asked.

"Where did the news come from? The Asakura family sent someone to Kyoto?"

Ninagawa Moyo shook his head and said.

"Every time there is trouble in Kyoto, there are famous families who go to Echizen Kingdom to seek refuge. Asakura's family Ichijoya Castle, also known as Little Kyoto, has a lot of cultural people.

His Highness Chao Cang didn't need to specially send someone to the capital, what she said in Yicheng Gucheng could be followed by her mouth and ears in a few days, and spread to the capital. "

Akechi Mitsuhide smiled.

"It seems that His Highness Asakura is very jealous of what the Oda family has gained in Kyoto."

Ninagawa nodded.

"you do not say.

Mr. Gongfang went to Echizen Kingdom in person to seek support from the Asakura family for Shangluo.The conditions offered are quite generous.

It's a pity that the Asakura family didn't seize the opportunity and gave it to the Oda family for nothing. "

Hatakeyama Takamasa laughed.

"Time has passed, and it's too late to regret."

The three made fun of the Asakura family, but Akechi Mitsuhide secretly remembered it.

It's not that Asakura Yoshikage can't see the situation clearly, it's just that she is powerless.

The two strongest tribes of the Echizen Asakura family, Tsuruga and Ono, have their own selfish motives, and they don't listen to the master's call, and they don't want to participate in the battle of Shangluo.

Without the help of these two powerful armies, even if Asakura Yoshikage forcibly launched Shangluo, he would not be sure to defeat the Miyoshi family entrenched in Kyoto, so why bother to humiliate himself.

Ashikaga Yoshiaki begged to come to the door, but she couldn't seize the opportunity by herself, so she couldn't blame the shogunate, let alone expose her own shortcomings.

No way, Asakura Yoshikage had no choice but to scold Oda Nobunaga to relieve his grievances.

Asakura Yoshikage complained a few words, and Oda Nobunaga couldn't care less.Between the territories of the two sides, there is Kita Omi of the Asai family.

The Asai family and the Asakura family have been allies for many years, and they are also related to the Oda family by marriage. Both parties have to sell the Asai family's face.

Now, the top priority of the Oda family is to cooperate with the shogunate to attack the Settsu country.I believe that Oda Nobunaga will not take those unpleasant words of Asakura Yoshikage to heart for the time being.

But in the future, not necessarily.

Oda Nobunaga's ambition is in the world, and the Asakura family of the Echizen Kingdom is powerful, entrenched in the Hokuriku Road and entered several important towns, peeping at Kyoto.

Between the two families of Oda and Asakura, there is always a decision between the superior and inferior of the monarch and his ministers.A few jokes today may not be an excuse to start a war in the future, and Akechi Mitsuhide is also looking forward to it.

Akechi Mitsuhide thought for a while and asked.

"I heard that His Highness Oda is leaving Kyoto to get it back?"

Ninagawa nodded.

"That's right, it is said that the army has been away for a long time and is eager to return home, and will be leaving in the next few days.

Except for Hashiba Hideyoshi's men and horses who left behind the Kyoto garrison, the Oda army in Beijing will withdraw to the South Omi line.

Most of the Oda army in Minami Omi would return to participate in busy farming, and after the summer harvest and autumn harvest, they would mobilize again to participate in the settsu crusade. "

Akechi Mitsuhide nodded slightly, weighing in his heart whether he should meet Oda Nobunaga.

Nong-kun's cheap cousin is the head father of the Oda family, and Mitsuhide Akechi has a good chess piece in Saito Ryuko, who might be able to establish an in-law relationship with Oda Nobunaga.

It's just that this governor of the Oda family has a surly temper, and Mitsuhide Akechi has to think carefully about how to get in touch with him.

Ashikaga Yoshiaki has no virtue and incompetence. Although she is backed by the status of the descendant of Genji Kawachi, Akechi Mitsuhide feels that she can't last long, and she will be completely overwhelmed by Oda Nobunaga.

Oda Nobunaga is ambitious, the shogunate's leader does not want it, and the deputy general is not tempted. This is obviously an attitude of replacing him.

The Oda family has become a big trend, and Mitsuhide Akechi will naturally not do the stupid thing of being a car with a mantis arm.But strong fortresses are often breached from the inside, and it is always better to lay out early.

Talking about being close to Ninagawa, Hatakeyama Takamasa was talking about the gossip about the shogunate, but Akechi Mitsuhide's thoughts had already drifted to Tofukuji Temple and Oda Nobunaga.

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Two imperial palaces.

Ashikaga Yoshiaki said softly to Akechi Mitsuhide who came to see him.

"Wise Ji came here today to thank you?"

Akechi Mitsuhide bowed.

"Master Gongfang ordered me to guard the capital. I was flattered and terrified day and night."

Yoshiaki Ashikaga laughed.

"I went to Luo to succeed to the throne, and everyone who followed me would be rewarded, how could I miss you Zhizhiji?

If it weren't for your letter of advice back then, how could I be the general I am today? "

Akechi Mitsuhide kowtowed and said.

"Your Majesty Gong Fang is too serious."

Ashikaga Yoshiaki shook his head and said sincerely.

"I am very aware of Akechihime's loyalty. You will be responsible for the defense of Kyoto, so I can rest assured and sleep well."

Akechi Mitsuhide smiled wryly.

"I'm just a retainer of the Shiba family. It's my blessing that the general values ​​me so much, but it's really inconvenient for me to take up this position."

Yoshiaki Ashikaga frowned.

"What? Is Jin Duodian not happy?"

Akechi Mitsuhide shook his head.

"My lord has sent a letter, asking me to go back to Duowen Mountain City immediately. The Shiba family will discuss the merits and demerits of Siba's leaders in the past two years, and judge meritorious deeds, rewards, and crimes..."

Akechi Mitsuhide sighed.

"Miyoshi went to Luo, the ancestors were murdered, and I will be punished after all.

Going to Duowen Mountain City, the lord will definitely punish my crimes and reduce my territory. "

Ashikaga Yoshiaki said in a low voice.

"Sensei Ji did nothing wrong.

Miyoshi went to Luo, so many shogunate samurai stood by and watched, and Akechi Ji not only fought to the end in Kyoto, but also wrote to me to explain the powerful strategy of going to Luo with me.

Although you are only a vassal, your loyalty to General Ashikaga's family is far better than those people with ulterior motives who can only perfunctory me.

With you by my side, I feel at ease. "

Ashikaga Yoshiaki had long wanted to win over Akechi Mitsuhide. After the Luozhong legal system was passed, Wada Yuomasa and others all wanted to place their own people.

However, after experiencing a political education before and after the Ise Zhenjiao case, Ashikaga Yoshiaki had some distrust and resistance to these ministers of Shangluo.

Akechi Mitsuhide arrived in Beijing just now, and helped her untie the knot of the Ashikaga family, which made Ashikaga Yoshiaki very satisfied.

For such a capable and loyal subject, she should be given the opportunity to serve him, the lord of the world, instead of being idle and wasted in Shiba's house.

Ashikaga Yoshiaki couldn't help but handed out an olive branch, trying to attract Akechi Mitsuhide.

Akechi Mitsuhide heard her implication, shook his head and said.

"Master Gongfang, the Zulispo family has just restored harmony, and my lord is willing to retire from the mansion and return to his residence, and become a monk to practice, which is already a huge concession.

At this time, if I leave the Siba family and serve the shogunate, and serve under your command, what will my lord think?
It was I who tried my best to promote the harmony between the Zulispos. If I leave, the lord will definitely suspect my bad intentions, and there will be another rift between the Zulisbos. "

Akechi Mitsuhide looked up at Ashikaga Yoshiaki and said sincerely.

"My ancestors and you, the two generations of generals valued me. It is my honor and my pride. How could I put the Ashikaga family and you in a difficult situation for my own selfishness.

I, Akechi Mitsuhide, am in Shiba, and my heart is in Ashikaga. I am willing to devote myself to the harmony of the Ashikaga family, until my death. "

After finishing speaking, Akechi Mitsuhide bowed deeply, Ashikaga Yoshiaki nodded frequently with reddish eye circles.

"Your good intentions, I understand.

I will not mention the matter of changing the Ashikaga family.However, the Kyoto defense is you, and it must be you.

I am General Ashikaga, and all the warriors in the world are my subjects. I asked Jintaden to ask for a servant, what happened?
I only recognize you as the Shiba family stationed in Kyoto.If Jin Duodian doesn't let you come back, no one else will be sent here! "

Akechi Mitsuhide's affectionate performance moved Ashikaga Yoshiaki very much.She thought that Akechi Mitsuhide would be severely punished by Shiba Yoshihiro when he went back, and she was determined to keep Akechi Mitsuhide with all her strength.

In fact, the rotten matter between Shiba Yoshigin and Akechi Mitsuhide, can it be explained clearly by two words, monarch and minister?
Akechi Mitsuhide is sure that Shiba Yoshigin must use himself, even if he looks miserable to outsiders and it doesn't matter if his territory is cut off.

She knew very well in her heart that Yoshihiro Shibo needed herself.In any case, one's own power will be guaranteed.That being the case, there is no need to worry about the temporary gain or loss of the territory.

But Ashikaga Yoshiaki valued himself so much, if he didn't make good use of her touch, it wouldn't be Akechi Mitsuhide.

After some pretentiousness, Ashikaga Yoshiaki's favorability was full, and Akechi Mitsuhide suddenly changed the subject.

"It is my blessing that Mr. Gongfang is sympathetic.

Thunder, rain and dew are all the grace of the king, no matter what the lord does to me, I beg the Lord Gong Fang not to intervene.

If I am lucky enough to return to Kyoto, I will definitely devote myself to the harmony between the Zulispo family and to repay your kindness, General.

But before I leave Kyoto, I still want to go to Tofukuji Temple to meet His Highness Oda. "

Yoshiaki Ashikaga, who nodded in satisfaction just now, froze for a moment.She looked at Akechi Mitsuhide and asked tentatively.

"What? Akechihime still has something to ask His Highness Oda for advice?"

Akechi Mitsuhide revealed a look of uneasiness, nodded and said.

"Actually, it's a personal matter.

But I am in Kyoto, and I am in contact with the local powerful clan, so I should always get your permission before I can go to Tofukuji Temple.

Mr. Kokata, I am from the Toki branch family. His Highness Oda’s husband is a descendant of the Mino Saito family. We are cousins.

During the civil strife in Mino, Yoshiryu Saito entrusted his only daughter Ryuko Saito to me.Now, Meinong has regained its stability, and the child has grown up year by year.

I thought, I have to think about the child's future and ask to see His Highness Oda next time. "

Ashikaga Yoshiaki nodded, understanding.

Oda Nobunaga seized the Mino country in the name of avenging his husband's mother.The opponent is the husband's sister who killed her mother, Yoshiryu Saito.

The civil strife in the Wu family has always been a mess. Relatives have killed each other, and in the end it is the relatives who survived.

Oda Nobunaga's husband and Saito Yoshiryu's daughter are close relatives, and Akechi Mitsuhide came forward to reconcile. It is not a big problem to leave a way for the child to survive, and he can even make a living at Oda's house in the future.

It’s different in the past.

At the beginning, Oda Nobunaga wanted to kill Saito Ryuko because the Oda family's foothold in Mino was not stable, and they needed to cut the grass and roots to eradicate future troubles.

Now, Oda Nobunaga sits on several countries, with a stone height of two million, the Mino Samurai family has been subject to him for a long time, and the Mino Saito family has long been a passing cloud.

For the sake of her husband, it shouldn't be difficult to give Saito Ryuxing a way out.

Yoshiaki Ashikaga was very satisfied with Mitsuhide Akechi's prudence in coming to say hello to him in advance for such a private matter.

Such a cautious and loyal person is a good candidate for the defense of Kyoto.

Ashikaga Yoshiaki waved his hand and said generously.

"I'm not a suspicious person, Ji Zhiji is too careful.

Relationships between in-laws are the normal state of the shogunate, so feel free to go there and don't think about it. "

Akechi Mitsuhide thanked him on the ground, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Ashikaga Yoshiaki's doubts were dispelled, and she could go back to that person with peace of mind.

The Oda Nobunaga who took away her sweetheart for the first time, the careerist who made her sweetheart extremely jealous, the one she wished she could eat his flesh, sleep his skin and drink his blood. .Oda Nobunaga. .

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Tofukuji Temple, quiet room.

Oda Nobunaga carefully looked at Akechi Mitsuhide who was respectfully saluting in front of him. She had long heard that Shiba Yoshigin had such a long-sleeved and good dancer under his command.

When I went to Luo, I learned about the relationship between Akechi Mitsuhide and Nok-kun from Matsunaga-hide, and wrote a letter to confirm with Nok-kun.

I thought that there would always be a chance to deal with this person in the future, but I didn't expect that she would come to see me first.

Oda Nobunaga, who was busy finishing up and leaving Kyoto, finally gave a face and came out to meet this cheap cousin of Nong-kun.

Oda Nobunaga stared at the elegant Akechi Mitsuhide without speaking, and Akechi Mitsuhide was also secretly observing the handsome, heroic and domineering His Royal Highness Oda.

The eyes of the two met, Akechi Mitsuhide smiled shyly and bowed.

"His Highness Oda is well."

Oda Nobunaga said while playing with the paper fan in his hand.

"My time is very tight, if you have anything to say, please speak quickly."

Akechi Mitsuhide straightened his face and said.

"The foreign minister took the liberty to visit for Saito Ryu's sake."

(End of this chapter)