different warring states of japan

Chapter 786 Meeting at Toyama Castle

Shiba Yoshigin didn't know the little thoughts in Jimbo Chief's mind, even if he knew, he would sneer.

Warriors are afraid of power but not virtue.Without strength, General Ashikaga is just a P, so what is the Shogunate?
Xinchuan County has been beaten by Jinbao Chief for so many years, and the local samurai have long been physically and mentally exhausted.Now that the Shiina family is in charge of running, the rest who are not fools know how to choose.

Regardless of whether you accept it in your heart or not, you must kneel down on the surface, otherwise the whole family will die.The signboard of the shogunate just gave them a step, so they could kneel better and look less embarrassed.

Speaking of names, it is useful.It is because the Japanese value etiquette and publicity.In other words, too hypocritical.

Even so, these people can't help being shameless.At the beginning, Yiyin was in Owari, so the name was enough, right?

Oda Nobunaga was pulling him to bed while preparing to swallow the last [-] stones from Shiba's house.It's really for your own good to swallow your son and swallow your territory.

The Wu family, heh, pay attention to people and know how to be grateful.

Shiba Yoshigin never had any illusions about the integrity of these samurai. The so-called fig leaf of fame can only be built on strong strength.

This time he came to Yuezhong to take advantage of the spring and summer slack season to completely settle the hidden dangers of the Hokuriku Road.Jimbo Chief can think whatever he likes, just keep a clear head and don't betray the water.

Yiyin looked at the unfamiliar Ji Wushi and asked.

"Who is this?"

Hatakeyama Yoshizuna bowed to the ground with the man, Hatakeyama Yoshizuna introduced.

"This is my vassal named Mitsumai Iikawa. He heard that the Imperial Palace is coming, so he came from Matsuba Castle to see him."

"I have seen the Imperial Palace, you are well."

Yiyin nodded thoughtfully.

Matsuba Castle is a city extending to the top of the Noto Peninsula, at the corner of the coastline of the C-shaped peninsula.

This city monitors the shipping lines externally and restrains the samurai families in the central part of the peninsula internally. It is a strategic location in Noto, second only to Nanao Castle.

This time, Yoshigin called the Noto samurai to come to an audience to mediate the chaos in Noto, and chose the location of the meeting to be Takaoka Castle, Isui County.

But this person came straight to Toyama Castle and was brought by Hatakeyama Yoshizuna for an audience, which shows the close relationship.

It seems that Yoshizuna Hatakeyama did not lie when he was in Echigo.There are indeed samurai loyal to the Noto Hatakeyama family in Noto, and Matsuba Castle is still in the hands of the Noto Hatakeyama family.

Yi Yin smiled and said.

"There is no need to be too polite. The strong wind knows the strong grass, and the toughness knows the honest minister.

If everyone could serve the lord faithfully, how could the world be in such chaos as it is now. "

All the concubines praised the wisdom of the Imperial Palace one after another, saying that we will be loyal to the shogunate.

Yiyin was tired of hearing such words, and he looked at Mitsumashi Iikawa. This girl had slender limbs, clear and bright eyes, and a pretty good appearance and temperament. She seemed to have both civil and military skills.

he thought for a while and asked.

"I remember that the Guardians of Noto Country are the Iikawa family?"

Iikawa Mitsucheng bowed and answered.

"Hi! The Imperial Palace has a thousand eyes, and the Iikawa family once served as Noto guardians."

"once?"

Yoshiyin glanced at Hatakeyama Yoshizuna, seeing her wry smile and silence, he understood.

Since the Noto Hatakeyama family lost their power in the family, the seven Hatakeyama members have controlled Noto's domestic affairs in a collegial manner.If the Iikawa family is loyal to the main family, it is not surprising that they lost their guardian.

he asked.

"Hime Iikawa is working in Matsuba Castle now?"

"Currently taking the post of Matsuba Castle."

Yiyin nodded in satisfaction.

Mitsumako Iikawa is entrenched in Matsuba Castle, staring behind the Noto Takeshi, and outside is threatened by the Uesugi-Jinbo Allied Forces approaching by Etsuchu.He has a little more confidence in the success of this mediation.

Looking back at Jinbao Chief, he seemed to be neglecting this side, and smiled.

"Your Highness Shenbao, you and I have not seen each other for a long time."

The head of the Shenbao bowed to the ground and replied with a smile.

"The style of the Imperial Palace is even better than last year."

Yiyin looked at her, her appearance was still the same as last year, but there were faint ripples on her forehead, her complexion was a little sallow, and she seemed to be living in an uncomfortable way.

"His Royal Highness Shenbao has experienced a bit of vicissitudes. It has been a hard year."

"Thank you Yutai for your concern."

A few words of gossip, Yiyin said.

"Xinchuan County was pacified, and the rebellious Shiina Kangyin disappeared. Although it is a pity, your wish has finally been fulfilled.

This time I borrow Takaoka Castle to meet with the Noto Samurai, and I will cause you trouble again. "

Yiyin bowed slightly, the head of the Shenbao did not dare to accept the gift, and bowed back after avoiding it.

"Don't dare to be, it is my blessing to be able to work for the royal platform.

Takaoka Castle has already been prepared, and it is said that some Noto people have entered the river mouth from Shogawa River and arrived in the city to wait for the imperial court to summon them.

In addition, about Shiina Yasushi, I just got the news that she is now the leader of Ichikosoji in Tonami County. "

Yiyin frowned slightly, Yuezhong Yizong still didn't give up?What does it mean for them to protect Shiina Yasushi?Want to join forces with Uesugi Jinbo?
Seeing that he was silent, Shen Baochang said again.

"Odaisho, I shouldn't have questioned your decision, but Takaoka Castle is actually not safe.

In recent years, Isui County has been infiltrated by the Etsuchu Ichiko sect, and the banks of the Yamada River in the central part of the county have been turned into Anyang Temple by Shokoji Temple, blocking the road passage from my house to Noto.

If we didn't use the waterway this time, the Noto Samurai wouldn't be able to visit you at Takaoka Castle. "

Jinbao Chief said that he was filled with righteous indignation, and seemed to be worried about Shiba Yoshiyin.However, Yiyin was vigilant in his heart, and the supervisor of Shenbao Family seemed to want to use him again.

Yiyin didn't want to increase too many conflicts with Yixiangzong. There was no way for the temple in Xinchuan County to be destroyed, so it had to be.

But if he could, he didn't want to fight head-on with Etchu Ichimuji, and with Noto's Kaga Ichiko, conflicts would be avoided whenever he could.

The logic of religion is different from that of secularism. Sometimes you can do anything for your faith, but it is difficult to exchange benefits to calm it down, which is very troublesome.

The four counties of Yuezhong.

Tonami County in the west belonged to the Ichiko clan, and Shinkawa County in the east was originally the territory of the Shiina family.In the central part, Sheshui and Fushou counties are the traditional territories of the Shenbao family.

Before the Jinbao family took office, the family business of the Jinbao family fell into decline. She relied on these local samurai who were loyal to the Jinbao family to restore the family business.

Yiyin glanced at Xiaodao Zhizhen next to Bao Zhangzhi, and when she saw her looking at him eagerly, he knew that this matter was difficult.

Although before going out to battle, Yoshihiro had been guarding against Jinbo chief using him and asked Jinbo Uesugi to divide Xinchuan County clearly so as to avoid troubles in the future.

Who knew that this guy still put himself together, and still wanted to use himself to fight against Yuezhong Yixiangzong to regain the land that had been eroded by Yixiangzong.

Yiyin pondered for a long while before answering.

"His Royal Highness Shenbao's reputation spreads far and wide, and I have a bit of a sloppy face. As long as there are troops stationed in Takaoka City, I believe that the Etsuchu Ichiko Sect will not come to make trouble.

However, His Highness Jinbo's concerns are still justified. I will write to His Highness Uesugi, asking her to send an army to Hinomiya Castle in the upper reaches of Shogawa River, and be on guard against Tonami County sending troops across the border.

As for Hinomiya Castle, please ask His Highness Jinbao to let go of the city defenses and let Uesugi's army temporarily garrison, okay? "

Of course, Yiyin will not be used as a stick by the Jinbao chief.

The head of the Jinbo said that they were worried that Etsuchu Ichigomune would cross the border and threaten the safety of Yiyin, and they even covered Shiina Yasushi with intentions of wrongdoing, so let's do Etsuchu Ichikozong first!
Yiyin evades her wishes and pretends to be stupid.

If you say there is danger, send more people to protect me in Takaoka City.Himiya Castle upstream is an important border town that supervises Tonami County. I asked Terotora Uesugi to send people to guard it to prevent the attack from Musakamune.

In fact, Yiyin was afraid that Jinbao Chief would send people to attack from Hinomiya Castle, provoke Etchu Ichikomune, and lure them to attack.

In order to drag Yoshiyin and Echigo's army into the water and help him weaken Etsuchu Ichigomune, this is a job that Shenbao Chief can really do.

(End of this chapter)