different warring states of japan

Chapter 2009 A coward’s game

After Ozo Changan left, Naomasa Ii looked angrily at Kamao Clan and asked reproachfully.

"Why don't you let me tell you? If you continue like this, Hideyoshi Hashiba will defeat the Oda family. If she succeeds, it will be a big trouble in the future!"

Kamo Shigo shook his head and said.

"The saint is very upset right now. You have a tough temper. To force the lord like this is not the way to be a minister, and nothing good can come out of it."

Ii Naomasa said unhappily.

"Now what?"

Kamojigo sneered.

"Maeda thought that without her, we wouldn't be able to deal with Hideyoshi Hashiba, so he deliberately made things difficult for me and forced me to give in.

I just won't let her get what she wants!

The Shiba family's military power in Kinki cannot be mobilized for the time being, but the opposition within the Oda family to Hideyoshi Hashiba is not weak, especially the intervention of Tokugawa Ieyasu, which can be used to our advantage. "

Ii Naomasa asked.

"how do you want to do it?"

Pu Shengshixiang sighed.

“Every year is difficult, every year is difficult, and every pass is difficult.

The saint is in a dilemma and does not want to force Maeda's interests to obey, so we should ask the saint to give Tokugawa Ieyasu some support.

The Shiba family does not need to get involved in anything openly. Just give the Tokugawa family a reassurance and let Tokugawa Ieyasu patiently deal with Hashiba Hideyoshi.

I don’t believe that Maeda’s interests can last too long. If she is seeking her own selfish interests, disregarding the kindness of the saints, and destroying the Shiba family’s great cause, then she is self-destructive, and no one can help her! "

The Kamo Clan knew in their hearts that it was impossible for them to completely break up with the Shiba local samurai family and engage in an all-out confrontation.

But looking at it on the other hand, Maeda's interests cannot be carried to the end. For the sake of the central-district conflict, regardless of the overall interests of the Shiba family, the saint is disappointed in her.

The prestige of the saint is too high, and the internal game between all parties in Spo seems to be fierce, but in fact they are all fighting for the saint's sympathy and support.

The interests of Kamao clan and Maeda are also afraid of two sides. Both sides gritted their teeth and pretended to be tough, playing a coward's game.

It's like driving carriages meeting each other on a narrow road, and both parties keep whipping their horses to speed up.

Whoever avoids it at this time is a failed coward. He will suffer heavy losses, but he can avoid a greater conflict.

The interests of the Kamao clan and Maeda are at loggerheads. They are betting that the other side will give in first, but they are also afraid that the other side will not give in, which will damage the overall interests of the Shiba family and make the saint hate himself.

This complex psychological game makes both sides constantly looking for foreign aid to increase the pressure on the other side, hoping to force the other side to make concessions first.

Dazang Changan's side today is to put pressure on Kamao clan township.

But Kamao clan knew that there were many people who opposed him, but he had done nothing wrong, and the saint understood him in his heart.

Therefore, the truth is on the side of Kamoi Township and on the side of the Tongxin Secretariat, which represents the interests of the central government. All Kamoi Township needs is time.

The Oda Civil War is in full swing. Assuming that Hideyoshi Hashiba is unstoppable, the importance of the military represented by Maeda's interests will continue to rise, and eventually it will overwhelm the Kamao clan, and the central government will be forced to give in.

But if the Oda civil war reaches a stalemate and Hashiba Hideyoshi is unable to conquer the Oda family in a short time, then the pressure will be on the interests of the day before yesterday.

There is no need to rush to intervene in the Oda civil war. The Kamao clan can sit firmly on the Diaoyutai and watch Maeda's interests become ugly, putting local private interests above Spo's public interests.

The longer time went by, the less the saint could tolerate Maeda's nonsense. Maeda would eventually have to bow her head, and it was useless for anyone to speak for her.

Because both the central and local governments knew very well that the Pu Sheng clan had no selfish motives. All she did was to gather local power for the saint and improve the political system of the Siba family.

Therefore, what the Kamao clan lacked was only time. She wanted to ask Tokugawa Ieyasu to help Oda envelope block Hashiba Hideyoshi's attack.

The foundation of the Oda family is in the Noo Plains, in the million-koku territory of Owari and Mino.

As long as this place is not controlled by Hashiba Hideyoshi, then the Oda retainers group will not completely fall to Hashiba Hideyoshi, and the Oda civil war will not be over.

Kamaojigo explained, and Naomasa Ii kept nodding.

"Okay, I will go and tell the saint now that as long as the saint is willing to give His Highness Tokugawa Ieyasu a guarantee, she will definitely fight with Hideyoshi Hashiba to the end." Kamaojigo shook his head.

“I’d better go.

From now on, you must be careful in your words and deeds, and do not get involved in the conflict of interests between me and Maeda. There will be many things like today's Dazang Chang'an in the future, so you can no longer interfere casually. "

Ii Naomasa said unhappily.

"What do you mean, do you look down on me? We have known each other for many years and have always advanced and retreated together. When have I ever let you fight alone?"

Pu Shengshixiang shook his head and sighed.

“It’s not that I don’t trust you, but I trust you too much, but now is not the right time.

Things this time are very different from the past. If you and I fight against the three major SPO leaders, and if things are not harmonious, then who should be responsible for the Tongxin Secretariat?

I am the leader of Tongxinzhong, so this matter should be done by me. If I fail, you will be the next chief of Tongxinzhong. If you don't want to take up the responsibility at that time, I will look down on you. "

The solemn look on Kamaojigo's face made Ii Naomasa pause for breath.

"Is it that serious? The saint recognizes you, and he will not let you bleed and shed tears."

Kamojigo smiled.

"Of course I believe in the saint, but I'm afraid that the saint will make other choices to protect me."

Ii Naomasa was stunned.

"Other options?"

Pu Shengshixiang sighed.

"There is a cloud in the sky. Chong'er was born outside, and Shen Sheng died inside."

Naomasa Ii flashed his eyes.

"Those guys don't have the guts to kill you."

Pu Shengshixiang chuckled.

“But they have the guts to throw dirty water at me, ruin my reputation, and mess with my territory.

I am no longer the person I used to be. My mother passed the throne to me. I am now the governor of the Pu Sheng family, and I am full of things that people can catch.

I serve in the central committee and cannot restrain the young and old of the Kamao family in Hino Castle. They think that I am proud of my success, so they pretend to be powerful and do things unscrupulously. Aoji Shigetsuna is one of them.

If I have this huge weakness, I am not invulnerable. My political opponents understand it, and the saints can see it.

If the conflict continues to intensify and the saint releases me to protect me, I won’t be surprised at all.

We are right, the saint knows it in his heart, so sooner or later he will make up his mind to solve the problem.

Before preparing to go to war, the most direct way for a saint to protect his own people who need protection is to divert them away from the whirlpool of disputes.

Therefore, I am the first person to tear apart the contradiction between the Spo Center and the local government, but if things don't go smoothly, this matter may have to be left to you. "

Ii Naomasa looked at Kamao Clan Village with a sad face.

"This is unfair to you. You are dedicated to the public good and have no selfish motives. Why should you be transferred away from the center?"

Kamojigo said with a wry smile.

“There are many helpless things in this world. If you want to do something seriously, you can’t take too much care of yourself.

Of course, things may not develop to the worst point, and I am just preparing for a rainy day.

But if we get to that point, only if I step down can we continue to advance our cause.

The saint will give me and Maeda 50 benefits each. All parties in the family have nothing to say, so that it will be easier for you to do things well in the future. "

Ii Naomasa looked unhappy, but under the slightly pleading eyes of Kamao clan, he nodded reluctantly.

"I know, I'll keep my mouth shut."