different warring states of japan

Chapter 1813 Winning over the concubines to seek the Western Kingdom

In a sense, the fall of the Akamatsu family was the beginning of the decline of the Ashikaga shogunate.

Although the Akamatsu family was strangled by the Hosokawa Yamana family, they still have great influence in Harima country, Bizen country, Miasaku country and other places. There are two reasons for this.

First, the Akamatsu family can really fight.

Foreign samurai came to Harima Country to crusade, but they could not defeat the local gangsters. In the end, they could only win over the locals and eliminate only the culprits, leaving the rest of the people alone.

Both of them, the Akamatsu family is so talented.

The Akamatsu family was originally aboriginal from the Harima country, and the local samurai families were almost all descendants of the Akamatsu family, known as the 36 Akamatsu families.

The crusade army united with the locals and only killed the culprit who killed the general. Naturally, it was impossible to completely remove the influence of the Akamatsu family.

The Yamano family ruled Harima Country for a time, but the local samurai were loyal to their old masters. With the help of local samurai such as Bessho and Urakami, the Akamatsu family was revived and once again protected Harima, Bizen, and the Three Kingdoms.

Therefore, the local martial arts families are all of the Akamatsu bloodline, and the Akamatsu retainers, who do you want to unite with is not the Akamatsu family?The final result is nothing.

But after entering the troubled times, the etiquette collapsed and the music collapsed. Looking up, the Wu family was conquering the whole world. The Chisong family, which was revived again, also followed the same example, and chaos soon broke out.

The Urakami family, the loyal ministers who once helped the Akamatsu family revive, have become traitors who seduce the main family.

The dispute between the Akamatsu family and the Yamano family lasted throughout the Ashikaga Shogunate era. The resurgent Akamatsu family occupied the three countries, and the declining Yamano family occupied the two countries. The two sides continued to disagree and eventually went to war again.

The Akamatsu family was defeated and their strength was weakened. The Urakami family, as retainers, took the opportunity to rise and at this time had basically replaced the Akamatsu family's influence.

Even the Akamatsu family members such as the Bessho family and the Kodera family in Higashi-Harima have to accept the Ado seal from the Urakami family.

Hashiba Hideyoshi wanted to atone for her sins. She had already stated in front of Oda Nobunaga that she was willing to give up the Kitanomi territory and only wanted to go to the West to regain territory.

Occupying Harima Country and Bizen Country and mobilizing the strength of the local samurai for his own use were crucial for Hashiba Hideyoshi, who was preparing to restart his career in the Western Kingdom.

And Hashiba Hideyoshi also found his own entry point, which was to find the Nanman Cult as a broker and hold high the anti-Maori banner.

Harima Country and Bizen Country are the main routes from the Western Kingdom to Kinki. Whenever a powerful vassal from the Western Kingdom rises, they will inevitably come here to step on them, and the local samurai family will suffer terribly.

The powerful feudal clans such as Yamana, Niko, and Ouchi have all passed away. Now the most popular hotpot in the Western Kingdom is the Maori clan. Naturally, they will also come to Bizen-Harima Ryogoku to visit.

The Urakami family replaced the Akamatsu family's influence, but the local samurai family could still tolerate it because the Urakami family, together with the Otomo family, had been resisting the invasion of the Mori family.

But by this time, many powerful local warriors had become ready to take action.

You do the first grade of junior high school, and I do the fifteenth grade.The Urakami family can defeat the superiors, why can't other samurai families replace the Urakami family?

The Uki family in Bizen, the Kodera family in Harima, and the Bessho family, their little thoughts are more beautiful than the others.

Hashiba Hideyoshi came here at this time to win over these people. On the one hand, he promised to protect their interests, and on the other hand, he showed his determination to attack the Maori family.

The Oda family is the most powerful clan in the world. As long as the Oda family is introduced to the Western Kingdom, the local samurai family no longer need to worry about the threat of the Maori family. They can even follow the Oda family to attack the Maori family and obtain more benefits.

Oda Nobunaga's side may take Ishiyama at any time, and the Western Kingdom strategy is imminent, and Hashiba Hideyoshi has no intention of being polite.

She was very clear about the demands of the three people in front of her, so she openly disclosed her conditions.

Hideyoshi Hashiba brought the tea soup to his sister's desk. Hideyoshi raised his glass to Frois and said solemnly.

“When I came here this time, my main hall asked me to convey a few words.

She has never forgotten the Nanman Cult's help to the Oda family, and hopes that the Nanman Cult can continue to support her and continue the friendship between the two parties.

The main hall has designated a piece of land in Azuchi Castle Town to be given to the Nanman Sect to build a church as a proof of friendship between the two parties. "

Flois was stunned for a moment, then the hair on his body stood up, and he asked.

"His Majesty Oda allows our Nanman Cult to preach in Azuchi Castle?"

Hideyoshi Hashiba smiled slightly.

"The main hall treats all religions equally. Buddhist sects can preach in the Oda family's territory, and so can the Nanman religion.

Not only Azuchi Castle, as long as the Nanman religion abides by the laws of the Oda family, it can spread its faith in the Oda family's territory. "

Frois was overjoyed and instantly forgot all his previous slander towards Oda Nobunaga. The dog bones Oda Nobunaga threw were so fragrant that Frois couldn't even wag his tail even if he didn't want to.

Azuchi Castle is located in the Minami Omi Plain and is the only way to Kyoto.

When Oda Nobunaga chose to demolish the building materials of Kannonji Castle and build large-scale construction in Azuchi, he was interested in the convenient transportation here, which extended in all directions, which would help him control various places remotely.

This time, Oda Nobunaga invited the Nanman Sect to build a church in Azuchi Castle, which gave the Nanban Sect an excellent geographical location to blossom, with Minami Omi as the center point, and to expand the faith in all directions.

The Nanman Sect and the Ichiko Sect have been entangled in Settsu for many years, but they have never been able to break through to the heart of Kinki. But this time the Oda family opened the door directly, how could Frois not be ecstatic.

The Oda family was hostile to the Ichiko clan, and the Ichiko clan's power in the Oda family's territory had been suppressed repeatedly and had withered away.

When the Nanman sect reached the core territory of the Oda family, it was like a mouse falling into a rice vat. Without the obstruction of the tough and arrogant Ichikai sect, other sects and temples were no match for the Nanman missionaries.

Seeing that the missionary work of the Kinki Diocese, which had been in stalemate for decades, was finally able to open up, Frois' joy at this moment was indescribable.

She picked up the tea soup on the table, learned the etiquette of the islanders, paid respect to Hideyoshi Hashiba, and took a sip.

"Thank you, Lord Hashiba, for the good news. May the Lord bless the merciful Lord Oda."

Hideyoshi Hashiba accepted Flois's respect with a smile, and then took a sip of the tea soup, but he didn't agree with it in his heart.

If she were to sit in Oda Nobunaga's position, she would never give the Nanman Sect a chance to penetrate deeply into the island country, because the aggressive and exclusive nature of the Nanman Sect is too strong.

Monotheism and polytheism are fundamentally different.

In the competition between opposites, polytheism often chooses the narrative method of the battle of gods, dividing the gods into two camps and eventually integrating them into one.

Monotheism, on the other hand, worships the only true God and completely denies the other party, making conflicts more fanatical and intolerant.

The Yixiang Sect is a very troublesome opponent, but the Nanman Sect is like an enhanced version of the Ixiang Sect. Oda Nobunaga's approach of introducing the Nanman Sect is like rejecting the wolf at the front door and entering the tiger from behind.

In Hashiba Hideyoshi's view, this is increasing instability in the territory and is equivalent to opening the door to robbers.

But Oda Nobunaga also had his own difficulties. She annihilated the Ichikai clan, plundered Mount Hiei, and burned the fundamental nave of Enryaku Temple.

The Buddhist sects were very displeased with her. Only the Nichiren sect, which was excluded from the mainstream by the Tendai sect, was once wider than the Rinzai sect, which is now scattered. The two sects have a closer relationship with the Oda family.The relationship between the Oda family and various Buddhist sects was really bad. Oda Nobunaga needed to introduce new religious forces to check and balance the temple leaders who disobeyed him in the territory.

You can't always do it yourself when it comes to fighting and killing. It's too harmful to harmony. It's better to let dog-eat-dog between religions and be the judge yourself.

In addition, Oda Nobunaga also needs the support of Nanman Sect in all aspects of politics, military and economy.

With the Western Kingdom and Shikoku strategy on the agenda, the conquest of Kyushu Island is also in the near future.

In these places, the Nanman Sect already has considerable influence and can help the Oda family broker many political deals.

There are also military musketry techniques, phalanx training, and even artillery.

The Oda Army was knocked upside down by the artillery fire of the Shiba Army in the Battle of Sika-Oda. Naturally, Oda Nobunaga also wanted a weapon like the collapse of the country.

Economically, to weaken the monastery leadership, expand the Leshi Lezao, and use Nanman trade to increase economic strength, the Oda family also needs the cooperation of the Nanman religion.

All in all, if Oda Nobunaga chooses to open the door and allow the Nanman Cult to enter, she will definitely be hated by the Buddhist sects, but the benefits she will gain from this will not be small.

Since the relationship between the Oda family and various Buddhist sects is no longer good, they will simply stop it and win over the Nanman sect, and the foreign nuns will be given more.

Therefore, this time, Hideyoshi came to Sakai Port to take the lead in the Western Kingdom strategy, so Oda Nobunaga would write a big check, and he would not be tempted if he did not believe in the Nanman Sect.

Flois, who was still secretly scolding Oda Nobunaga for being a liar, has now become a pug sticking out his tongue. The Nanman Cult is looking forward to this day, but it is so longing to see it through.

After a few polite words with Frois, Hashiba Hideyoshi turned his attention to Kuroda Takataka and said.

"The Akamatsu family is a distinguished family with three responsibilities, four responsibilities and eleven positions in the shogunate. It has experienced ups and downs several times, which is also depressing.

There are 36 Akamatsu families, and the Kodera family is one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Akamatsu. It is admirable that they have never left their master's family and assisted the Akamatsu family in their revival over the years. "

Kuroda Takagao bowed.

"Adult praise."

Hideyoshi Hashiba smiled.

"The Akamatsu family was revived and once again had Harima and Bizen, and Mei served as the guardian of the Three Kingdoms. The Kodera family made great contributions.

It's a pity that the good times did not last long, and the loyalty to protect the Dai Urakami family was no longer there. The subordinates overcame the superiors, neglected the main family, and did things that were disobedient.

The Akamatsu family is now nothing more than a puppet, and the Kodera family, as a righteous family, must feel uncomfortable, right?

After a hundred years of troubled times, rituals and music collapsed, the saint and the main hall met in Fushimi Castle to bring peace to the world and relieve the suffering of all people from hanging upside down.

Kuroda Hime seems to be a sensible person, and she should understand that those who follow the trend will prosper, and those who go against the trend will perish.

The main hall sent me to the Western Kingdom, and I will be in charge of the front-line affairs of Shanyang Road. I have always respected loyal people, and I am willing to properly arrange the Chisong family.

I guarantee that if you enter the host country, the name of the Akamatsu family will not be lost, the security will not be less than [-] stones, the small temple will be reused, and other Akamatsu relatives will fight against the Maori rebels together with Ji and others to share the Western Kingdom. "

Hideyoshi Hashiba came from a humble background, and it was extremely difficult for her to reach where she is today. Naturally, she was no ordinary person. There was a kind of sincerity in her every move, and it was hard not to believe her sincerity.

Kuroda Takataka looked at Hideyoshi Hashiba, who looked sincere, and said slowly.

"The Harima Bizen Mizusaku Three Kingdoms guarded by the Akamatsu family have long been riddled with holes. The families have joined forces and fought with each other. In fact, they are killing each other, which is sad.

I dare to ask Hashiba-sama, if you come to Harima Country, how will you deal with the chaos on all sides?Who can you borrow from?Who should be punished? "

Hashiba Hideyoshi shook his head and said.

"I will let bygones be bygones and treat Akamatsu, Urakami, Bessho, Kodera, Ukita and other families equally. I will only talk about the future, not the past.

The Harima Kingdom has been in chaos for all these years, and the local samurai family has not received any benefits. Instead, they have continued to bleed and sacrifice, repaying grievances, so why bother.

Yamana, Niko, Ouchi, Mori, whoever rises will come to Bizen Harima to step on them. Why?
As long as the Bizen-Harima samurai are united and united, I am willing to lead you to counterattack Mori, so that those bastards in the Western Kingdom also have a taste of being remembered and conquered.

Kuroda-hime, are you willing to help me? "

Kuroda Takaka sighed deeply and was convinced of Hashiba Hideyoshi's magnanimity. She kowtowed to the ground.

"If Mr. Yu Shiba can keep his word, I am willing to lead the horse for you and do the work of a dog and horse."

Kuroda Takataka has been smart since he was a child. He prides himself on being extremely intelligent and has a heart as high as the sky.

There are outstanding people in Harima country, and there are many brave warriors among the samurai. However, in recent years, they have been like a frog sitting in a well. They are unaware of the changes in the outside world and only know how to fight within themselves. This makes Kuroda Takataka very disappointed.

Warriors and wise men long for a bigger world to display their talents and prove their abilities, and Takataka Kuroda is no exception.

When I met Hashiba Hideyoshi today, Kuroda Takataka had a very good sense of this Oda minister. If Hashiba Hideyoshi could match his words and deeds, Kuroda Takataka would naturally be willing to dedicate himself.

The two raised their glasses and took a sip together, and Hashiba Hideyoshi finally turned his attention to Yukinagako Konishi.

Hashiba Hideyoshi's attempt to win over the Uki family was actually discouraged by many people, because the reputation of the current head of the Uki family was quite bad.

The Ukita Nao family has been criticized by many people as conspirators. They like to use conspiracy, backstabbing, assassination and rebellion to solve problems.

It would be strange for such a person to be lovable.

Others asked Hideyoshi to be careful about the Ukita Nao family, but Hideyoshi didn't take it seriously.

The ancients said that if you have a solid warehouse, you will know etiquette; if you have enough food and clothing, you will know honor and disgrace.There is also a saying that you should not persuade others to do good unless you have suffered from them.

The Ukita family has been in decline for a long time. The Ukita Nao family wandered with their mother when they were young. If it weren't for their father's blood relationship with the Urakami family, the Ukita Nao family would not have a chance to revive the family business again.

Precisely because of their weak strength, the Ukita Nao family are good at using conspiracy, alienation, assassination, and backstabbing at all costs.

Others say she is sinister, vicious, and ungrateful, but if she doesn't use it, how can she survive in this troubled world and expand her family business?
Troubled times are times that turn people into ghosts, and benevolence, righteousness, and morality will not work here.

Hideyoshi Hashiba herself was born as a lowly servant, and she did not have so many moral obsessives.

As long as the Ukita Nao family is useful to her, she is willing to win over them. As for whether this conspirator will rebel in the future. .

It's as if Hideyoshi Hashiba is a gentleman and doesn't understand conspiracy. Since everyone is a high-end player, let's use their own methods.

(End of this chapter)