different warring states of japan

Chapter 1506

Yi Yin sighed.

"Separation of peasants and soldiers, fighting against seasons, is the Oda family's forte. The Liujiao, Asai, and Asakura feudal clans have all suffered. Now it's my turn to worry.

If Oda Nobunaga suddenly made a move in winter, it would be really difficult to deal with. "

Akechi Mitsuhide nodded and said.

"Since this is the case, we can only find something to do for His Highness Oda, lest she come to trouble us with nothing to do."

Yi Yin's eyes lit up, he looked at Mitsuhide Akechi, and listened to her strategy.

Akechi Mitsuhide, a black-bellied woman with a bad stomach, said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, have you forgotten Yixiangzong?

Nagashima in Northern Ise has always had a fierce conflict with the Oda family, and it has long been incompatible. His Highness Oda hates it extremely, and wishes to eradicate this hidden danger as soon as possible.

There is also Hokuriku Road, the Oda family has entered the Echizen Kingdom, and has become neighbors with Kaga Ichikui.

Back then, Kaga Ichikui was beaten into a mess by Asakura Sodi, and he lost the Daishoji River area, and he has always been brooding.

Now that the Asakura family has been destroyed, although the former members of the Asakura family have attached themselves to the Oda family, they are not as united with each other as they were in the Asakura family.

Once Kaga has always fought back, regained the Daishoji River, and invaded the Echizen Kingdom, can His Highness Oda turn a blind eye to this?
Although the Hokuriku Road is blocked by heavy snow, it is not a big problem in autumn.Even for the locals like Kaga Ichikui, winter is more beneficial to them than to the Oda family. "

Yi Yin sighed.

"Your idea is very good, but it seems that the Master will not be willing to block the sword for me.

This time when I went to Ishiyama Honganji Temple, it seemed that the master seemed to respect me, but in fact, he made it clear in his heart that he wanted me to attract the soldiers of the Oda family for the Ichizo sect, so that she could hide behind and reap the benefits.

Before Oda Nobunaga and I decide the outcome, Master Xianru will not lead the attack and share the pressure for me. "

Akechi Mitsuhide laughed.

"If she doesn't want to, she can get what she wants? The monasteries in the Yixiangzong sect have long been fighting on their own. Are there still few things that violate the decree of this mountain?

Since the reorganization of the eight generations of Dharma masters, temples in various places have developed rapidly and have lasted for three generations. Many branches of Taoism are alienated from Shishan Hongan Temple.

It's one thing to be respectful to the Dharma Lord on weekdays, but if it really involves their own interests, can they bear the damage to their interests and listen patiently to the Master?

The Oda family's music market and music seat policy actually robbed the resources of the temple and diverted the commercial profits of the temple fair to the castle town of the Oda family.

There is a saying in the sky that taking money from someone is like killing one's parents.

All along, Yikui has swept the world, and warriors from all over the world are unwilling to provoke these sectarian lunatics. His Highness Oda is facing difficulties, how can they not hate?
Chang Dao has always been with Ikui and the Oda family forever, could it be that he obeyed the will of the Dharma Lord?

The Isewan Atsuta Shrine trade circle controlled by the Oda family took away the share of Nagashima's trade, and the local Ichizo temple lost a large chunk of income, and hated the Oda family to the bone.

Other sects can't compete with the Oda family, so they have no choice but to bear with it, but when have you ever seen such lunatics like Yi Yikui endure humiliation and give in?

What this group of nuns pursue is the Buddhist kingdom on the ground, and the conflict between the Yizong temple leader and the Wu family leader is the most intense among all sects.

If you are willing, I only need to use a little skill to trigger a fierce battle between Ichikui and the Oda family. His Highness Oda will not have time to think about us this autumn and winter. "

Yi Yin frowned.

"If you do this, will it arouse the resentment of Master Xianru?"

Akechi Mitsuhide sneered.

"These nuns of Yixiangzong took advantage of the troubled times of the Wu family and tried their best to expand their power, intending to replace the leading country with the Buddhist country and destroy the world of our Wu family. Do you want your majesty to always tolerate Yi Xiangzong's reckless behavior?

Now that the Oda family, the great enemy, is in front of him, it seems that the Venerable Master will not say anything even if he has resentment in his heart.

But if it is delayed until the day when Jin Duodian and you are in charge of the world, aren't all these troubles of Yixiang Zong still your troubles?
Since sooner or later it is necessary to argue with the Yixiangzong, why not use the Oda family to weaken the Yixiangzong first? "

Yiyin remained silent, but just glanced at Mitsuhide Akechi.

Yoshino Takada and Master Xianru had in-depth cooperation on the Hokuriku trade route, and Yoshihiro himself had made a promise to Kaga Etsuchu's Ichikomune, allowing them to take a share of the trade route through Nanao Port.

Right now, they are still working together for a win-win situation. Yiyin can't stab a knife in the back, which doesn't fit his character image.

But what Akechi Mitsuhide said is right, the Yixiangzong is the most restless family in the current sect, and there is nothing wrong with weakening the Yixiangzong's idea.

What's more, Yiyin still has a strategic need to wait for the Kwantung Allied Forces to go to Luo. A superficial friend like Xiangzong, who is doomed to discord in the future, can naturally be pushed out to stall for time.

Since it is inconvenient for Yiyin to express his opinion, let Mitsuhide Akechi do the bad things in private. Yiyin himself must be spotless, which is also in line with the three principles of gods that he and Mitsuhide Akechi agreed.

Akechi Mitsuhide smiled slightly, and Yi Yin gave her a look, she understood the king's thoughts, and stopped discussing the issue of Yixiangzong.

she said again.

"Your Majesty, Hatano Hideji, Araki Murashige, Matsunaga Hideo, and Mibuchi Fujihide have all written a letter promising to strictly abide by the laws of the shogunate and never use weapons."

Yi Yin nodded.

"Good job, Araki Murashige is also scared?"

Hatano Hideji of Tanba Kingdom has always wanted to be self-governing, and he is unwilling to intervene in the Shiba Oda dispute, let alone.

Araki Murashige, Matsunaga Hideo, and Mibuchi Fujihide are the nails that Oda Nobunaga buried in Nishikinji.

The Shiba and Oda families are hostile, and these three are tantamount to being surrounded by Shiba's allies.In particular, Song Yongxiu's strength is weak, and Mibuchi Tengying has been ostracized, so it's okay to express neutrality helplessly.

It's just that Araki village regained control of the Settsu country, and she also abandoned the Oda family, and she wrote a letter to remain obedient, which is quite rare.

Akechi Mitsuhide laughed.

"In the Battle of Jiaoxingsi Village back then, Your Majesty showed great power, and the Setjin people served under the command of Miyoshi Changyi, and they suffered a lot from you.

Araki Murashige only controlled the Settsu Kingdom in name, but the domestic samurai were not convinced.If she dared to provoke the king and cause fear in the people of Setjin, she would be asking for trouble instead.

Now she is respectful to the shogunate, taking the opportunity to appease the people in Settsu, and concentrating on a solid foundation in Settsu, which is beneficial to her. "

Yi Yin said.

"rational."

Akechi Mitsuhide said again.

"I visited Xingfu Temple a few days ago, Master Changjue assured me that Xingfu Temple and Shingon Sect will always stand on your side.

Kitabata Gujiao, who worshiped the Buddha at Kofuku-ji Temple, also expressed his gratitude to Your Majesty.

Although she was robbed of her family business by Beibata Xinbao, she can guarantee that the Nanyise samurai family all admire Junshang's benevolence and would never dare to be enemies with Junshang. "

Akechi Mitsuhide went to Xingfu Temple, which was the meaning of Yiyin.

On the one hand, in order to implement the god-making plan, it is necessary for the old sect of the Shingon sect to stand up and help promote it.

On the other hand, it is also worried that Yamato is bordered by the land of Minami-Ise, and the Oda family will learn from the devious tactics of the Miyoshi family and kill them from Yamato.

Kofukuji Changjue has cooperated with Yoshiyin for so many years, and Yoshiyin has been protecting Kofukuji faithfully, so Tsutsui Shunqing has never dared to move.

Blowing up Yiyin to the god position will only benefit the Shingon sect and not harm it.

Because Yiyin himself is a believer of the Shingon sect, if he becomes the guardian of Buddhism, Bishamonten, the Shingon sect will be as stable as Mount Tai.

Kofukuji Changjue sincerely wanted to help Yoshinori to advocate, and Kitabata Gukyo's statement was even more unequivocally on the Shiba family's side.

The Kitabata family property was taken away by the Oda family, and the bastard Kitabata Xinbao wanted to kill the grass and roots, how could Kitabata Gujiao not hate it?

Her two daughters are now serving as surnames by Yoshiyin's side, and under Yoshiyin's protection, Kitabata Gujiao will naturally do his best to help the Shiba family resist the pressure from Minamiise and demonstrate their own value.

As Beibata Gujiao said, with her current prestige, it is definitely impossible to take back the family business.Oda Nobunaga was arrogant, and the Nanyise samurai did not dare to disobey him.

However, it was not difficult for Kitabata Gujiao to persuade the Minamiise Takeshi family not to be cannon fodder for the Oda family.After all, no one wants to meet Yiyin, the god of war, on the battlefield. What is the difference between this and courting death?
The Minamiise samurai family is not a direct descendant of the Oda family, so there is no need to die for the Oda family.Even if they don't work hard and lie flat, Beibata Xinbao can't do anything with them.

Closing the loophole in the southern part of Yamato Kingdom, Yoshigin nodded in satisfaction and said to Akechi Mitsuhide.

"Go to Mount Hiei again, and cooperate with Master Tianhai. You must persuade the Enryaku Temple to allow us to use the road from Mount Hiei to Omi."

Although the Oda family withdrew from Kyoto, Oda Nobunaga personally held the battle in Azuchi Castle in Minami Omi.The Oda Army strictly guarded the front line of Sakamoto Daicao, blocking all the water and land passages in and out of Yamashiro State.

The Kwantung Allied Forces came from the Hokuriku Road, and they had to pass through the Aifa Pass to enter the Omi Kingdom and arrive in Jinji.Yiyin must consider opening up the road from Kyoto to Omi to meet the Kwantung Allied Forces.

Since the South Omi River on the front line of Sakamoto Okakusa is blocked, we can only go to Mount Hiei north of Sakamoto, cross the Hira Mountains and directly enter the North Omi Takashima County, and find a way to join the Kwantung Allied Forces.

Akechi Mitsuhide is a diplomat of the Shiba family, so this matter is naturally entrusted to her.

Hieizan Enryakuji Temple was frightened by the Oda family's burning of Hiei Mountain. Now it maintains neutrality and dare not join Shiba's camp.

Yiyin also looked down on these nuns, all he needed was an excuse from Mount Hiei, not the military strength of the mountain mage.

Akechi Mitsuhide laughed.

"Leave this matter to me, the Enli Temple sect is afraid of offending His Highness Oda, so isn't it afraid of offending you?

With Master Tianhai's cooperation, it's not difficult to make the nuns of Yanli Temple shut up and watch, but is Your Majesty satisfied with this? "

Yiyin looked at Akechi Mitsuhide who covered his mouth and smiled, and sneered.

"What do you think, tell me."

Akechi Mitsuhide bowed.

"I heard that after the death of the Asai family, Isano member Masaki was rewarded by His Highness Oda, and entrusted to Takashima County.

Back then, she and Jun had a comrade-in-arms friendship.It was not her intention to be forced to leave the Asai family.

Because Sawa Yamashiro was isolated and helpless, and His Highness Asai was tricked by the Oda family to alienate him, Masato Isano had no choice but to betray his lord.

I have an old relationship with Kuchiki Mototsuna from Takashima County, so I can ask her to contact Masaru Isino to explain your sympathy and understanding towards her.

Your Majesty knows that the Beijinjiang Wu family has always been in awe of you.As long as you don't care about them, I intend to persuade Isano Yuanmasao and Takashima County Samurai to remain neutral, so that our army can pass through the border without hindrance. "

Yiyin thought for a while, if he could reach a tacit understanding with the Takashima County samurai, he would not have to lead his troops to fight all the way, exhausting the troops and dampening their morale.

he asked.

"Are you sure?"

Akechi Mitsuhide nodded.

"Takashima County is located on the west bank of Lake Biwa, and is alienated from the east coast plain at the core of Omi. Neither the Liujiao family nor the Asai family have strict control over Takashima County.

After His Royal Highness Oda conquered the Omi Kingdom, Takashima County was beyond his reach, so he was generously rewarded with [-] stones to Isano Yuanchang Takashima County, hoping to control the local samurai through her.

We just reached a tacit agreement with the samurai of Takashima County to fight against the Oda family by means of an excuse, and we didn't force them to rebel against His Highness Oda.

After the joint battle is over and the situation is clear, they will come out to stand in line. "

Yiyin nodded in approval.

The samurai family in Takashima County did not fight or make trouble, but just pretended to be dead. Even if they were held accountable by the Oda family in the future, they would reduce their territory and not exterminate the family.

But if they are on the wrong team at this time and insist on embarrassing the Shiba family, if Yoshigin wins this battle, they will really lose everything, and there will be no room for maneuver.

Back then, Yiyin led only 59 riders in Beijinjiang and dared to chase down Liujiao Yixian, who was in the sky.

Let the Takashima County samurai bet on both sides, and they dare not bet on Yiyin to lose. It is not difficult to persuade them to take a chance and wait for the situation to be clear before standing in line.

Yi Yin said to Akechi Mitsuhide.

"Then try it as you wish."

Before the war started, it was the time of the alliance, and Mitsuhide Akechi, a diplomat, was too busy to keep his feet on the ground, and the others seemed much more silent.

After Yoshigin and Akechi Mitsuhide had finished talking, Maeda Mashiro stepped out and bowed, and said.

"Your Majesty, I will bring several Siba elites to the north to defend the capital and guard the mountain city.

The defense of the Iga country is now under the pressure of Otani Hime. I think that in the subsequent battle with the Oda family, try not to mobilize her troops.

But Otani Ji has made great achievements, and she always silently guards the rear. She has no name and no merit, which makes me ashamed. "

Maeda Yili felt a little embarrassed when he said it, but Yi Yin also understood her embarrassment.

Back then, Maeda Yoshitsugu, Otani Yoshitsugu, and Todo Takatora formed a party and formed an alliance. They were the first to follow Shiba Yoshigin's close-knit samurai, and their relationship was irreversible.

Now, Todo Takatora has left the Shiba family on his own, but Yoshitsugu Otani remains the same, loyal to Yoshiyin, and never abandons Maeda's interests.

In the previous confrontation with Miyoshi's family, Maeda Mashitsu chose to attack quickly, and before Otani Yoshitsugu's rear army arrived, he went to war with Miyoshi Yoshitsugu.

As a result, Maeda Yoshiki's subordinates made a lot of military achievements, and even the student army with Mikami Momoka and Kitou Yua also made a fortune.

But Otani Yoshitsugu failed to catch up with the war, so naturally he got nothing.

This time, Maeda Yoshihiro led his troops northward to integrate the forces of the Shiba family in recent times, and as general Shiba was going to start a war with the Oda family again.

In this battle, once the Shiba family wins the battle, Maeda's interests will be outstanding in military exploits and generous rewards.

However, Otani Yoshitsugu was held in Iga by her, defending the Suzuka Mountains adjacent to the territory of the Oda family in the south and the Jiangbei Ise territory.

If there is no accident, Otani Yoshitsugu will get nothing, which is a bit too bullying.

The three lands of Kita Iga, Yuno, and Minami Iga in Iga Kingdom were entrusted to Akechi Mitsuhide, Maeda Masari, and Otani Yoshitsugu by Yoshihiro after the Shiba family revived.

Because of Ashikaga Yoshiki's death, Akechi Mitsuhide was reduced by Yoshigin and withdrew from Kita Iga's sphere of influence.

In today's Iga country, apart from Maeda Yoshitsugu's clan, Minami Iga's Otani Yoshitsugu's clan is the strongest.

Whether it is out of comradeship or political alliance, Maeda's interests must safeguard the interests of Otani Yoshitsugu, otherwise the team will not be able to lead.

Even if Otani Yoshitsuji can be upright, sacrifice himself for the sake of the overall situation, and silently protect the indisputable military merits, but her Ji Warriors will be dissatisfied. How can there be such a reason to bully others?
But the current situation is a little helpless.

At that time, Maeda Masayoshi used Suzuka Seki to trade grain with the Oda family, and the Oda family's Minami Omi and Kita Ise were already connected, which put a lot of pressure on the Iga country on the other side of the Suzuka Mountains.

Now, most of Maeda's interests are leading northward, and the interior of Shiba Territory is empty in the past few days. Only by using the Suzuka Mountains in the Iga Basin can we stop the Oda family's flanking troops.

Otani Yoshiji has an extraordinary military strategy and better character, so it is most suitable to entrust this line of defense to her.But if she was left in the Suzuka Mountains, then she probably wouldn't be able to gain military merit in this battle.

Maeda Yili can't always eat meat by herself and not let her allies drink soup, she can only beg for mercy with a stern face, and remember Otani Kichitsugu's credit.

Of course, Yiyin is well aware of this.

The Wu family is rewarded by the public, how can they get promoted and get rich without military merits?Otani Yoshitsuji is an honest person without fighting or grabbing, but he can't always make her suffer.

Yi Yin said.

"Those who are good at fighting do not have great merits. Dagu Ji has strictly guarded the border and guarded the rear army these years, so that I have no worries about the future. She has made great achievements.

I know her credit well, so don't worry. "

With Yoshihiro's words, Maeda Yoshiki breathed a sigh of relief.

She fell to the ground and kowtowed her head to thank her, wondering whether she should write a letter to tell Otani Kichiji that she must have a share of the credit this time, so that she can rest assured.

(End of this chapter)