different warring states of japan

Chapter 1619 A Cold Stove Cooks Well
Shiba Yoshigin punished the miscreant shogunate group in Kyoto, and pulled Ashikaga back to check and balance it.

The triangle is the most stable structure, also in politics.

Let the Ashikaga tribe and the shogunate group govern Kyoto together, and let the local power faction Hosokawa Fujitaka lead the dog leash, and the political situation of mutual supervision between the three parties can allow Shiba Yoshiyin to leave with peace of mind.

But Yoshihiko Shiba missed two points.

First, in this new political situation, there is no position for Takamasa Hatakeyama, and she harbors a lot of dissatisfaction in being left idle.

Although Hatakeyama Takamasa is not a powerful figure, the Hatakeyama clan is a high-ranking shogunate family after all, and she also has the status of the leader of the shogunate. Although it is not enough to succeed, it is more than enough to fail.

Second, Yoshihiro did not expect that, compared to the tense situation in Nishikinji, Hosokawa Fujitaka lacked interest in Kyoto, and secretly promised Akechi Mitsuhide to do it for him.

What the hell is Mitsuhide Akechi?A witch who can make waves without wind!Let that guy control the military power in Kyoto, and the situation in Kyoto will only become more and more weird.

But at this time, Yiyin has not yet encountered these two hazards, and he is still complacent, feeling that the rear has been stabilized, and he can go to Kanto to deal with troubles with peace of mind.

Not to mention the aftermath of the Kyoto side, Akechi Mitsuhide is not in the Iga country's own territory at this time, but in Omi Guoan Tucheng.

Nong-kun and Oda Nobunaga reconciled, and the two parties broke up decently.Oda Nobunaga was not mean to his ex-husband, and he placed the monk Nong-kun in the Yanghuayuan on the outskirts of Azuchi City.

Shi Jun married Shibata Katsuie for the second time, and went to Echizen Kingdom, and Noong Jun couldn't find a close person in Antu City, so he completely extinguished worldly thoughts, became a monk, worshiped Buddha with green lanterns, and called Miao Dharma.

If Nong-kun still has any concern for the world, it is Saito Ryuko, his niece under the protection of Akechi Mitsuhide.

Nong-kun's mother and sister fought against each other, and they didn't end well in the end. The Saito family who ruled the Mino country fell, leaving only Saito Ryuko as an orphan.

Akechi Mitsuhide got in touch with Nong-kun through the line of Saito Longxing back then, and got the care of this cheap cousin.

To this day, Akechi Mitsuhide has not alienated No-kun because he left the core of the Oda family. On the contrary, he is closer to this cheap cousin than before, and has been burning this cold stove.

Looking at Ryuko Saito playing in the distance, Nong-kun took a sip of the tea soup and sighed to Mitsuhide Akechi.

"You, you always bring children here to disturb my meditation, making my six senses impure. This Buddhist scripture is not pious."

Akechi Mitsuhide laughed.

"The principles of heaven and morality are the most benevolent side of human nature. Master Miaofa has compassion in his heart. Presumably the Buddha is also willing to listen to such loving scriptures."

Nong-kun put down the tea soup, pointed at Mitsuhide Akechi, and said with a smile.

"You are always talking nonsense, and you are not afraid of being blamed by the Buddha."

Akechi Mitsuhide laughed.

"Would the Buddha blame me? I am a devout Shingon sect believer, and I have invested a lot of incense money in various temples in Nara."

Jun Nong covered his mouth and smiled lightly.

"The more you talk, the more outrageous you are. You are implying that the Buddha loves money. I really don't know what it means."

He reprimanded him, but Mr. Nong was warm in his heart. In fact, he once harbored doubts, and always felt that Mitsuhide Mitsuhide approached him with other ulterior motives.

In particular, Akechi Mitsuhide took advantage of Nobunaga's relationship to make it easier to get in and out of Oda's house, and has been promoting Genpei Confluence, speaking for Oda Nobunaga what is inconvenient to say from his heart, which dealt a great blow to Nokun.

But at this time, Nong-kun has reconciled with Oda Nobunaga, and there is no longer any use value. Akechi Mitsuhide can still treat himself wholeheartedly, which makes Nong-kun feel good about him immediately.

Nong-kun felt that he was too villainous and misunderstood Mitsuhide Akechi, and his attitude towards her was closer than before, sighed.

"I always thought that Guangxiu's friendship with me was because he wanted to use my relationship to facilitate the reunion of Yuanping.

I don't want me to be so empty today, no one cares about me, an old man who is divorced, and only Guangxiu will come to see me. "

When Mr. Nong mentioned the emotion, his eyes turned red and he choked up slightly.

Akechi Mitsuhide smiled comfortingly.

"Master Miaofa, what are you talking about.

For the sake of the public, I am a diplomat of the Shiba family, and the responsibility is on my shoulders. I must consider the harmony between the Shiba and Oda families.

For personal reasons, I am your cousin, and Long Xing is your niece. We came here for family affection, how could we alienate each other because of your status change?
In fact, I feel very guilty in my heart. I sacrificed your life-long happiness for the great cause of the world. It is my fault as a cousin.

Since you have spoken out today, I will replace wine with tea and apologize to you. "

After Akechi Mitsuhide finished speaking, he picked up his own tea soup, carefully raised a gesture to Nong-kun, and took a sip.

Jun Nong shook his head.

"What are you doing, I just expressed my feelings, and I was quick to talk. You responded so seriously, but it made me feel ashamed.

I naturally believe that you have no bad intentions, otherwise you would not often bring your children to see me, an outdated monk. "

Akechi Mitsuhide laughed.

"I came here this time, not specifically to visit you, but to have some business in Antucheng.

I welcomed my old father in the territory just now, and seeing Long Xing grow up day by day, I feel that the time flies, and I think that I should also plan for the future for my children.

There was a war between the Shiba and Oda families before, so it was not easy for me to mention my personal affairs.

Now that the harmony between the two families has been restored, the relationship has taken a step forward, which is a relief for you and a good thing for Long Xing.

Saito Yoshiryu killed his mother and seized the throne. His Highness Oda set things right after taking Mino, and severely dealt with Saito Yoshiryu's remnants, including the child Long Xing.

Now that things have changed, five or six years have passed, and Long Xing has reached an age where she is gradually sensible. If this continues, I'm afraid it will delay her future.

So I have the audacity to ask His Highness Oda to forgive Saito Yoshiryu's crimes, so that this child Long Xing can relieve the burden of his predecessors, and the future can be expected. "

Akechi Mitsuhide's sincere words moved Nong-kun.

This was originally a hidden danger of Saito's family, but I didn't expect Akechi Mitsuhide to care so much about Saito Ryuko, which moved Nok-kun very much.

Saito Dosan died at the hands of Saito Yoshilong, and Mr. Nong should have hated Saito Yoshilong to death.

But those two people, one is his mother and the other is his elder sister, both of them have passed away now, leaving only Saito Longxing as his niece, what else is there to hate about Mr. Nong?

Mr. Nong has no children, and now he is a monk with Li. Saito Longxing can be said to be his only relative.

Oda Nobunaga had just won the Mino country back then, and was worried that the power of the Saito family would revive. He would rather win over the samurai family of the Nishi Mino trio than forcibly clean up the Saito remnants of the East Mino.

Before Yoshiryu Saito died, he knew that the child could not be allowed to stay in Mino Country, so Saito Toshizo brought the child to join Mitsuhide Akechi.

Back then, Akechi's family was killed by Yoshiryu Saito because he stood by Dosan Saito. Mitsuhide Akechi was spared, not because she ran fast, but because she persuaded Yoshiryu Saito to let her go.

Stay safe and see you later.

On a whim, Saito Yoshiryu let Akechi Mitsuhide go in exchange for Akechi Mitsuhide's promise to protect the orphan when his family was destroyed.

Unexpectedly, the word became a prophecy, and the Saito family would really be destroyed one day, and it was Akechi Mitsuhide's turn to fulfill the promise.

Akechi's family and Saito's family are relatives, and Akechi Mitsuhide's kindness in doing things naturally greatly increased Nono-kun's favor. The old precautions were all forgotten, and he really thought about Akechi Mitsuhide.

After all, Bang Akechi Mitsuhide is Bang Saito Ryuko, the niece of Bang Nong-kun's only relative.

Nong Jun nodded cautiously and said.

"Mitsuhide, you are very thoughtful, indeed.

The influence of the Saito family in the Mino country has long since dissipated, and Oda Nobunaga is no longer afraid of the child Longxing. It is time to think about the future for the child.

When are you going to meet Oda Nobunaga and discuss with her about lifting the punishment of the Saito family? "

Akechi Mitsuhide said helplessly.

"I don't know how to talk to His Highness Oda, and you know how difficult His Highness Oda is.

I was worried that I would be brutally slaughtered by His Highness Oda when I sent him to my door, and he would put forward many conditions that were unacceptable to me.

I brought my old father to Azuchi City, and I planned to meet His Highness Oda in the name of a visit, and I would also bring the child with me, and I mentioned the matter of the child by the way. "

Nong-kun glanced at Akechi Mitsuhide, a little confused.

Back then, Akechi's family was cut clean, and Akechi Mitsuhide was able to run away not because of his own ability, but because of Saito Yoshiryu's mercy.

Her fate is good, but it doesn't mean her father's fate is also good, her old father should have died in that disaster.

Akechi Mitsuhide smiled lightly.

"I have to let His Highness Oda hold something, so she can rest assured. The high land of Mount Iga is barren, not as good as Azuchi Castle, which is near the lake and has a pleasant climate.

I want to leave my old father in Antu City for the elderly and not bring him back. "

Nong-kun nodded slightly, thinking that he understood Mitsuhide Akechi's thoughts.

Since Oda Nobunaga is a difficult opponent to negotiate, it is better to take the initiative to create a bargaining chip and give it to Oda Nobunaga to hold.

Akechi Mitsuhide's old father should be a fake, but if Mr. Nong has seen the old man and is willing to be a guarantor, then the old man can be real.

As a diplomatic servant of the Shiba family, Akechi Mitsuhide has great value, and Oda Nobunaga would be willing to sell her face, but there must always be some guarantees, such as hostages.

Akechi Mitsuhide put his old father in Antu City, which is a big or small trick.As an important minister of the Shiba family, secretly sending hostages to Oda Nobunaga, heh, what is this thinking?
Oda Nobunaga has been unable to hold the loach of Mitsuhide Akechi, so it is a good thing to have one more handle.

As for Yoshiryu Saito, he is already a dead dog, and the influence of the Saito family in Mino country has also been emptied. It is not a big deal for Oda Nobunaga to let this little dog Ryuko Saito go.

After thinking clearly about the cause and effect, Mr. Nong nodded and said.

"I will help you, but I have wronged you."

Akechi Mitsuhide smiled.

"There is no grievance, I will give His Highness Oda a handle, which will help build her trust in me and allow me to better promote the harmony between the two families.

As for the saint, he has always been benevolent and affectionate. Even if this matter is exposed in the future, he will not punish me severely. "

When Akechi Mitsuhide said good things about Shiba Yoshigin, Nokun always felt a little uncomfortable, but he still nodded and said.

"Bring your father over next time, when the time comes, I will ask Oda Nobunaga to sit in the courtyard.

After all, this is a matter of my Saito family, I can't let you work hard alone.Saito Ryuxing is my niece, and I am obliged to take care of her.

Oda Nobunaga owes me a lot, it's just an insignificant matter, and she will definitely agree to it, not to mention the bargaining chip of your prepared father. "

Akechi Mitsuhide bowed slightly and said solemnly.

"Then please cousin, this is all for Saito Longxing's future."

Nong Jun pursed his lips and nodded seriously.

Seeing that Nong-kun was persuaded by him, Akechi Mitsuhide was filled with joy.

Don't look at Nong-kun leaving the Oda family sadly, it seems that he has become an insignificant person, but in fact things are not that simple.

After all, the Saito family was the former lord of Mino, Saito Michizo married the son, and gave Oda Nobunaga the moral foundation to rule the Mino country.

Don't underestimate morality and the power of public opinion. Although these things are invisible, they can sometimes affect people's senses and judgments.

Just like this time, Mr. Nong came forward to invite someone, and it was very difficult for Oda Nobunaga to refuse in the face of trivial matters that had nothing to do with interests, and others were also willing to make it easier.

Mitsuhide Akechi burns Nokun's outdated cold stove, which can not only embellish and silently influence many people in the Oda family, but also prepare for the future.

Oda Nobunaga treats Akechi Mitsuhide very well, if Akechi Mitsuhide suddenly turned against her, it would be unreasonable both emotionally and rationally, and others would not dare to believe Akechi Mitsuhide.

Akechi Mitsuhide needs a perfect excuse to put himself on the opposite side of Oda Nobunaga, so that everyone can believe that he really wants to get rid of Oda Nobunaga and is willing to cooperate with him.

Is there any better excuse than father being killed by Oda Nobunaga?The hatred of killing one's father is irreconcilable.

As for whether this father is real or not, with the testimony of Mr. Nong, it can be true.

As for how this father will die, it doesn't matter, as long as the blame is placed on Oda Nobunaga's head.

After killing Oda Nobunaga, Akechi Mitsuhide can still use Nokun, Oda's ex-husband, to influence the Oda family after Oda Nobunaga's death, and play more roles.

Akechi Mitsuhide naturally cooks such a cold stove with heart and cherishes it, lest he doesn't cook it well enough, not good enough.

Akechi Mitsuhide looked at Saito Ryuko who was playing in the distance, thinking that he had to arrange a good future for Saito Ryuko, so that Nong-kun could help him more wholeheartedly.

(End of this chapter)