different warring states of japan

Chapter 1518

Shiba Yoshigin allowed Hosokawa Fujitaka to stay overnight in Siba's mansion after the banquet, sending a clear signal to all kinds of people attending the banquet.

Shiba Yoshigin, who was once regarded as a chaste widow, is giving in to reality. He already has an illegitimate daughter, and his attitude towards the defense of men and women has begun to loosen.

This signal was quickly received by everyone.

Politics is the art of compromise, and there is never a clean thing when it comes to politics.As long as the interests are sufficient, one can have sex with the enemy of life and death.Once the interests conflict, they will draw their swords against each other like sisters.

Shiba Yoshigin has become the most influential ruler of the island country, not even one.The dispute over his interests could not be slandered by saying that a man is infidelity.

As long as the benefits are sufficient, some people will take the initiative to clean up for him.As long as the benefits are good, countless Ji warriors are willing to live with him and have children.

It doesn't matter whether Shibo Yoshigin himself is holy or debauched.Whether you can get enough political benefits from him is the most important thing.

The high-ranking nuns of the Shingon School, Tiantai School, and Yixiang School really think that Yiyin is a god descending from the earth, so they are determined to build momentum for him?

Do the powerful warriors inside and outside the shogunate really think that Yoshigin is a god in this world, so they will gladly accept the illegitimate children of a prodigal man to become the blood of gods?
In the final analysis, everyone is following the trend, working hard where there is least resistance, and intending to obtain the greatest political benefits.

As the saying goes, if you are right, you will get more help, but if you are wrong, you will get little help.Yiyin also relied on the joint force formed by the individual appeals of the concubines to be pushed to the forefront and achieve his new Shinto.

No one is a fool, and no one is willing to make life difficult for themselves. Everyone is single-mindedly pursuing the maximization of interests.

But people are not grass, nor are they absolutely rational robots. After all, they have their own feelings. For example, Maeda Yili is very depressed now.

Maeda Masari's love for Shiba Yoshihiro has not wavered in these years.Akechi Mitsuhide praised Hosokawa Fujitaka, and the two stayed in the Shiba mansion together, Maeda Masato was naturally unhappy.

But she couldn't get fit again, so she could only drink and return to Fushimi Castle.

Fushimi Castle is an important town in the south of Kyoto. It guards the Yodo River that runs through the Osaka Plain and the Kyoto Basin. Its mainstream tributary is in the basin of the first section of Kyoto.

It can be said that most of the materials entering and leaving Kyoto must be transported ashore from the southern suburbs by water, and they will be operated under the nose of Fushimi Castle.

Supervised Sakamoto Castle at the estuary of Lake Biwa, Yodo Castle, which supervised water transport in and out of Settsu, Yamashiro, and Fushimi Castle in the southern suburbs of Kyoto.

These three important towns constitute the three nodes of water transportation in the entire Kyoto Basin, especially Fushimi Castle, the gateway to the southern suburbs of Kyoto, is the most important city among the three cities.

Ever since Shiba Yoshigin led his troops to Luo and expelled the Oda family's forces in Kyoto, Maeda Toshiro has occupied Fushimi Castle as the general general of the Shiba camp and commanded the defense of Yamashiro here.

Tonight, Maeda Toshihisa returned to Fushimi Castle drunk and was about to rest, but was told by the guard that Maeda Toshihisa had rushed from Iga Country and was waiting for her in the meeting hall.

Surprised by Maeda Yili, he hurried to the meeting room and smiled at Maeda Toshihisa who had been waiting for a long time.

"Mother, why are you here?"

These days, Maeda Toshihisa has been guarding Ueno Castle in Iga Country, dispatching supplies in the rear, and coordinating the support of the Shiba garrison in Kyoto for the past few days.

Maeda Toshihisa looked at the drunk Maeda Yoshihisa in front of him, feeling distressed and dissatisfied.

"Why are you so drunk? You really don't know how to cherish your body!"

Maeda Toshihisa helped Maeda Yoshika to the main seat, went out and called a servant, and brought hot water to wipe Maeda Yoshika's face.

Being carefully cared for by his mother, Maeda Yoshitoshi, who was dizzy from drinking, showed a silly smile, waiting patiently for his mother to ease his discomfort after being drunk.

After Maeda Toshihisa finally poured a cup of hot water for Maeda Yili to drink slowly, he frowned and sat back in his seat, looking at the half-drunk and half-awake Maeda Yili with a look of hatred.

Maeda Masayoshi asked with a smile.

"Mother, why did you come to Kyoto? Is the situation in Iga country okay?"

Maeda Toshiie said.

"Iga's defense is very good.

Otani Yoshitsugu lived up to your trust, Dadongong personally led people to guard the front line of Suzuka Mountain.Dorao Mitsutoshi of the Koga Congregation sent people to spy several times, but she blocked them all. "

Maeda benefit nodded.

"Dagu Ji is sorry for me. I feel at ease with her watching over my back."

Maeda Toshiie asked.

"I heard that you guarantor Miyoshi Yoshitsugu in front of the king, are you planning to entrust her with important use when the war starts next year?"

Maeda benefit smiled.

"That's right, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu is a fierce general, and his martial prowess is comparable to the number one warrior of the Miyoshi family, Shihe Yicun."

Maeda Toshiie shook his head.

"But she is the daughter of Shihe Yicun after all, and you also know that Shihe Yicun was beheaded by the king in the battle of Yamato.

In case Miyoshi Yoshitsugu has a grudge in his heart and counterattacks in the next year's war, affecting the battle situation, you, the guarantor, will also be implicated. "

Maeda benefit sighed.

"Mother doesn't know, although I am trusted by the king, and as the near general of the Siba family, I am in charge of the military affairs of the Siba coalition army, but this job is really difficult to do.

Not to mention that Nizi Katsuhisa and Takada Yono are in charge of my logistics, I have to discuss many things with them.It just makes me feel very uncomfortable to say that the allies have different minds and how perfunctory they are to me.

It's impossible for me to go to Jin Duo Hall to file a complaint whenever I have conflicts with my allies?

Once or twice is okay, but after more times, Jin Taden will doubt my ability and feel that I am powerless to control the situation.

Among the allied forces, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu was the most resolute in supporting Junshang to go to war. Whether it was military discussions or mobilization, she went all out and put a lot of pressure on the other allies.

With her singing this bad face, I can deal with those allies who don't agree with me much more calmly.

These days, I have been in close contact with Miyoshi Yoshitsugu, and I found that she is actually quite straightforward, and now she just wants to hug Tsutaden's thigh tightly and prepare for her future.

Since she really supports Jin Duodian sincerely and is of great help to me, I would also like to give her a helping hand, which will be beneficial to both the war and the future. "

Maeda Riku nodded and said.

"It's not easy for you. It's really not easy to sit in the position of the chief general. If Miyoshi Yoshitsugu sincerely joins Jindaden, it would be good to help her.

What's the matter with you now?

Today's banquet should be a banquet for the princes of the shogunate at the Jinda Hall. Why do you drink like this?If you accidentally lose your manners at the banquet, wouldn't it be a joke for outsiders to see? "

Maeda Yoshiki smiled bitterly.

"Mom, I'm really sad.

That Akechi Mitsuhide is really not a thing, he even helped Hosokawa Fujitaka to stay in the Shiba mansion, isn't this discrediting Jindaden's face?

I don't know what kind of rumors will be spread outside, but I am not a minister, this treacherous man! "

Maeda Masayoshi complained to his mother, and his anger towards Akechi Mitsuhide was palpable.

Maeda Toshihisa asked her back.

"Li, how long has it been since you shared the bed with the king?"

Maeda Mashiki trembled in fright at his mother's words, and subconsciously looked at the closed sliding door.

"Mother, why did you say that?"

Maeda Toshihisa scoffed.

"Don't worry, there is no one at the door, only you and my mother and daughter are here.

What are you pretending in front of me? As early as Owari, I knew that there must have been something between you and Jin Dadian.

I'm just annoyed at you, why are you getting more and more timid now, instead of the daring you were back then? "

Maeda Yoshiki smiled wryly.

"The present is different from the past. Your Majesty's status has been getting higher and higher over the years, and I have also been entrusted with important responsibilities. Instead, I can't act freely and recklessly like I did back then.

Mother, haven't you always objected to me being obsessed with the emperor and being jealous with Maeda Toshiie?What's the matter with you today?Suddenly asked this? "

Maeda Toshiie glared at his daughter.

"Is my objection useful?
It has been six years since you came out of Owari, half a girl is about to grow into an old girl, but you are still obsessed with obsession, and refuse to honestly marry a husband.

Also, Li's family is your fourth aunt, how can you call her by her first name, you don't understand any etiquette.

Speaking of which, Lijia is also a dead-headed person. She is a few years older than you, and she will become an old woman if she continues to be obsessed. "

Maeda Toshihisa became more and more angry as he talked, shaking his head and sighing.

In this medieval era, people in the world get married very early, and they can be a grandmother at the age of 30, called an old woman. Maeda Toshiie is 27 or [-] years old now, isn't he rushing to the old woman?

A younger sister, an adopted daughter, all of them were blinded by lard, and only Shiba Yoshihisa was on his mind, so what could Maeda Riku do?

These years, Maeda Toshihisa has been persuading and persuading her, but today, she has some different ideas.

Maeda Toshihisa was complaining as always, but Maeda Masayoshi could hear something strange from it. His mother's attitude seemed to have changed.

Maeda Masayoshi asked carefully.

"Mother, what do you want to happen between me and Your Majesty?"

Maeda Toshihisa sighed.

"Originally I expected you to find a good husband. With your current position, you can find a powerful samurai family to marry within and outside the Shiba family. In the future, the Iga Maeda family can also get a strong support.

What about you?I refuse to marry a husband, and Junshang has not made any progress. How could I have such a worthless daughter like you?
Even if you learn from Takeda Shingen and have a big belly, it will give me a lot of peace of mind.At least based on the emperor's attitude towards his heirs, it is imperative to take care of the Iga Maeda family in the future.

Look at how smart Mitsuhide Akechi is, he knows what he wants, and dares to do it, and pulls Hosokawa Fujitaka to join forces to fight for favor.

Looking at you again, I know how to drink away my worries! "

Maeda benefit said depressed.

"I'm not that shameless thing called Akechi Mitsuhide. Even if I'm with the king, it's still a matter of being married by a bright matchmaker, or officially married."

Maeda Toshihisa let out a snort, stomping anxiously.

"Stupid daughter! Are you still counting on your lord to recruit relatives? When did your lord explicitly mention that there was an affair? It was Ming Zhiguangxiu who secretly fanned the flames, leading you fools to take it seriously!

Now the three major sects are building momentum for the emperor and leading him into the divine way, it is already obvious.

Your Majesty wants to be a god in this world, how can he marry a secular person?If you want to fight, it is also the blood of the emperor, my silly daughter!

Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin have already succeeded, and Akechi Mitsuhide is pulling Hosokawa Fujitaka to run away, you fool are still complaining about yourself here!
Do you really have to watch them get pregnant and have children before you wake up? "

Maeda Toshihisa's words, like enlightenment, instantly woke up Maeda Yoshika who was on the tip of his horns.

That's right, Your Majesty first became a monk and practiced, and then he became a god, and he was about to step onto the altar.

Once he becomes a living god, who else in the world is qualified to marry him?There is no turning back after taking the Shinto way, and it is impossible for Shiba Yoshigin to marry in this life.

The dispute over marriage is even more nonsense, your majesty has never admitted it!

Maeda Yoshiki gasped, and suddenly realized that he was a complete idiot.

Thinking that Mitsuhide Akechi was dragging Hosokawa Fujitaka to the Shiba Mansion to snatch away the King Seed that should belong to him, Maeda Yoshihiro's face turned red and then pale with anger.

Seeing that Maeda Yili finally understood, Maeda Toshihisa wished he could hit her on the forehead a few times, what a stupid daughter!

If it is possible, Maeda Toshihisa certainly hopes that Maeda Yili can marry a husband normally.

With the current status of the Iga Maeda family, none of the powerful samurai families and descendants of famous families would refuse to marry Maeda's interest.

The two powerhouses join forces to survive the troubled times, and the Iga Maeda family will surely become a famous family in the next era, at least enjoying a hundred years of glory.

However, the reality forced Maeda Toshihisa to wade into this muddy water, supporting Maeda's interest in pursuing Shiba Yoshihisa's bloodline heir.

On the one hand, Maeda Yoshihisa has a deep-rooted love for Shiba Yoshihisa, who has not repented all these years, and Maeda Riku is tired of persuading him and gives up.

On the other hand, for the Iga Maeda family, there is also an urgent need to obtain Shibo Yoshihiko's seeds.

Maeda Yoshikado owns 1 koku of Chiyoko in the Iga country, and also has [-] koku of the Shiba Research Institute under his trusteeship.

In the past, everyone was fooled by Akechi Mitsuhide, thinking that Siba's house was a ticket to marry.

Maeda Toshiie even exchanged the place of knowledge and knowledge acquired by his military exploits with Shiba's Institute, just asking for a chance to marry Shiba.

But judging from the current situation, it is impossible for Shiba Yoshigin to recruit someone into his family. He is on the road to becoming a god.

Then an embarrassing question arises, will Sipo's material place be taken back by Sipo's family in the future?
From a legal point of view, the important ministers are only in charge of the Shiba family's repositories, and of course the head family has the right to take back the repositories.

But in fact, because the Shiba family did not have a single sect and lacked a generation of retainers, Yoshigin Shiba had no choice but to divide up the territory and let the retainers of the important ministers of each family manage these territories.

Therefore, these territories have been ridiculed by the retainers of various important ministers as their own territories. If they are forced to spit them out again one day, wouldn't it be a heavy loss?

Maeda Yoshikado's Zhixing land is only 1 koku, but the Shiba Institute has [-] koku, which is most of the Iga Maeda family's property.

In the past, there was a carrot hanging in front of the family, and the retainer group still had a little hope.Now, the dispute over matrilineal marriage has been falsified, which has caught the heartstrings of the retainer group.

Most of the territory turned out to be floating in the air and could fly away at any time, who could bear it?

Over the years, Maeda Toshihisa has devoted all his attention to running the Iga Maeda family for Maeda benefit, hoping that his family can prosper and continue.

Maeda Toshihisa couldn't accept the loss of more than half of the family's hidden dangers and the turmoil of the retainer group.

After thinking about it, the best way is to let Maeda Yoshihiro go to the king to make a fuss. Anyway, she is obsessed with Shiba Yoshiyin, so she might as well be pregnant with Shiba Yoshiyin's child.

As long as there is an heir and he is established as the heir, the Shibo Institute can continue to be taken care of by the Iga Maeda family as the child's property.

Yi Sibo Yiyin's emphasis on children will not take away his own children's material, right?
As long as it lasts for several generations and is not taken back as expected, this territory is equivalent to the territory of the Iga Maeda family, and no one can take it away.

Maeda Toshihisa may not be as politically astute as Hosokawa Motosun, and he does not have a clear view of the future trend of the blood of the gods.

But out of the protection of his own territory, Maeda Toshihisa still made an accurate judgment when he learned that the three major factions had made Shiba Yoshigin a god and the dispute over the marriage had been falsified.

She came this time to ask Maeda Yili to go to bed with Junshang quickly, to get Junshang's seed and give birth to Junshang's child.

Akechi Mitsuhide can be thick-skinned, and Hosokawa Fujitaka can jump in line, why can't Maeda be angry?
The hesitation of Maeda's profit has already threatened the family business of Iga Maeda's family.For the future of the Iga Maeda family, we can no longer hesitate!

(End of this chapter)