When the surface of the Akami Naokai shakes

Yonglu fifteen years (1572) Late September Fujitaka Hoshikawa, Muromachi, Guogeno and Aidan Counties, Yamashiro

When I stepped back in front of Yoshiaki, my brother followed me and asked me to talk to him a little. It will be about what I want to talk about, and perhaps about the earlier Palace of Ise. I walked into a room that was somewhat depressing but was given to my brother without saying no. My brother's expression is dark and sinking. Something's up, I thought so. When I sat down, my brother immediately asked me, "What do you think about the other day?" I felt bad, my brother is in quite a hurry.

"The promotion to fourth place, forgive Yoshiaki."

My brother nodded at my words.

"Well, that would mean that Lord Ise Shogun and Dr. Daikyo planned this promotion knowing Yoshio's dissatisfaction. Don't let Yoshiaki divulge his intentions except near trustworthy sides. But he found out that he was unhappy. Perhaps there are people in the vicinity who have revealed their feelings."

I see, you're worried about the backcutter. Are you more anxious about the departure of the neighbors than you are getting from Decaying Tree?

"Not necessarily. It is self-evident that Yoshiaki is excluded from the government (i.e., from every government) beyond the presence of the Ise Shogun in the government. Nobody believes me when I say I'm not dissatisfied. You need to be careful, but isn't it dangerous to read deep behind this promotion?"

"So you think the Decaying Wood Crusade isn't leaking?

My brother looked at me and whispered in a whisper.

"Master Daikyo should be vigilant. But I don't even think I got the confirmation. You need to be careful, but don't be suspicious..."

When I replied in a whisper, my brother muttered, "Maybe so”.

"Is Yoshiaki really going to crusade decaying trees?

My brother nodded when I asked.

"Decaying trees are too big. The three good ones were big, but the decaying trees are even bigger. Yoshio thinks it's too dangerous for Takaori. I can't deny it."

"... Isn't it dangerous? What determines decaying trees as enemies? You should rather be on your side. Decaying trees have been loyal to their families for generations, and that's the same for the great butcher."

My brother shook his head to the side.

"I started using Ise to monopolize the Tabernacle. I intend to use Yoshio as a puppet to hold real power. Apparently, he didn't appear to be involved in the Tabernacle. Let's just say you're stronger than Sancho."

"There are some parts that have to be remembered, some parts of the palace where Ise Shogun uses decaying trees. Isn't it abusive to fight decaying trees?"

"Admittedly, there are aspects to the use of decaying trees by the Ise Shogun. But it is also because the decaying tree is too big."

……

I end up there. Decaying trees are too big, that's what Yoshiaki can't forgive.

"The court also relies more on decaying trees than Yoshiaki. Isn't Yoshio like being shamed in ten thousand thrones?"

My brother exhaled in the absence of water.

"Your Highness Kanbai did this to you."

"Master Nijo is no longer useful! The morning court became monochromatic with its parent decaying tree. And everyone despises Yoshio. He said that His Highness Kanbai had attacked him, but it was not the Great Diet Doctor who gave His Highness soldiers. Can you deny it?

……

Last year's counter-attack from Awa, this one was the best to protect Yoshiaki. It was the soldiers of the great butcher who drove the enemy away, and the great butcher left the soldiers with His Highness Seibei to guard the court. The public servants mock Yoshiaki for that. He was in a position to hope for the Great General of the Conquest, but trembled without being able to do anything about the enemy's coming. I couldn't protect the court and wondered what the Great General was...

"I don't even like the forgiveness."

……

"The public took up the general position as a downside measure."

"That's what Ise Shinto said, not in the words of Dr. Otemachi."

"But the reason that Ise Shogunate is so strong is because Daikyo is behind him. A fox with the power of a tiger!

My brother threw up uncomfortably.

Yoshio was uncomfortable. The truth is, I wanted to talk to the public and subjugate the Hiroshima family. He wanted to shine his martial arts by it. But......

"Brother, given the reality, forgiveness is not a strange idea. We can't attack Shikoku from here. If the Hiroshima official acknowledges Yoshiaki as the one who should succeed him as a general, it would be more profitable to accept him. And you don't have to be afraid of coming from Shikoku."

My brother looked at me with a tight eye.

"Does that have the shoulders of a big butcher?

"It's not true. I am saying that there is no denying everything. Isn't it possible that Yoshio was accepted for forgiveness because he thought it made sense?

My brother turned away. It's my brother's habit when I'm not convinced.

"That was sweet. Indeed, if we forgive both of them, the proclamation of Yoshio's general will be carried out without any obstacle. But it's not Yoshio who raises his name about it, it's Daikyo. I guess both Shogun and Yoshio just seem helpless."

I can't say I'm worried. But......

"Then why were they not opposed to the negotiations? It is cowardly to say this now. It's not fair to blame the diner for this."

My brother skewed his face.

"I didn't think it was going to happen. I didn't think Awa would respond so easily by then. It wasn't just me, Yoshio would have felt the same way. So forgiven me. But I knew better about today. The power of decaying trees is greater than we think. I can't leave you like this."

"I'm told it's unsolicited. Is that why you want to fight decaying trees?

"Yes, we have to discuss it. Separate places of sowing, Koji and Akamatsu sent messengers to the decaying trees because the decaying trees had gained their intake. Decaying trees are gradually gaining strength to the west."

"I didn't surrender, I just sent out a messenger to say hello."

"Not now, but if you leave it alone, you will be subordinated. Don't let them put any more effort into it. Those three good ones took over twenty years to finally sharpen their power. Now it's decaying."

My brother slowly told me to tell myself.

"... there's no limit."

Did you think he was denied, chewed up, my brother bit his lip off?

"We have no choice but to regain the glory of the Shogun. Decaying trees have grown too big. Even a house of loyalty to the Tabernacle cannot be forgiven."

"... not an easy match to beat."

"I know that. You disagree?

My brother kept his gaze on me.

"To be honest, I don't feel comfortable. We have been helped many times by the Decaying Wood family, and I say crush it because it got in the way..."

My brother flashed his face.

"Don't say that, you don't like doing it with me. It's not like I'm ungrateful. I'm not saying I'll crush it, I just want to sharpen my forces. Omi, Echimae, Young Narrow, about those three countries are more comfortable. Wouldn't it be enough to be a small lord of Decaying Wood Valley and a eunuch of the Three Kingdoms?"

I guess it's backwards, my brother slapped me on the knee and theorized forcefully. My brother's words are nothing but selfish. Decaying trees grew on their own. The shogun's aid didn't make it any bigger. Asai, he always grew up making sacrifices, hexagonal, northern. I'm not convinced. If the Tabernacle attempt goes well and is reduced to the Three Kingdoms, Decaying Tree will become openly hostile to the Tabernacle. You will never be able to rely on decaying trees again. That's how the Shogun goes without allies to rely on.

"Let's get some locks from the decaying trees."

"Right, but we are the Shogun, aren't we?

"... who fights decaying trees"

"Takayama Repair Ryo, Dr. Sanoko Left Kyokyo, Matsunaga Masatoshi, Uchido Shimamoto, Dr. Hatano Left Gate, and Dr. Ichigo Left Kyoko. I've already sent you a secret document."

You already sent a messenger... Is that why you were afraid that your brother had leaked to decaying trees? Maybe so, it's not an impossible story. Decaying trees have eight gates, Iga, to hand over. It became difficult to prescribe myself.

"I didn't know something."

"I would have disagreed if I knew, so I didn't let you know"

Or maybe I'm suspected. It is dangerous to move carefully, even in front of your brother.

"... how do you feel?

……

My brother skewed his face. They're not too good. Of course, Sanoko, Matsunaga and Uchido fought with assistance from Decaying Wood.

"Next, we'll send messengers to Maori, Oda, Uesugi, and Hondo Temple."

I accidentally sighed. The outlook is too sweet. I hear that Honshoji hosts nearly 30,000 gatekeepers from Isehe Nagashima and the chaos continues. There seems to be a conflict between the original believers and those who have emigrated. How far can I guess? Besides, decaying trees are always harsh. I would never leave the main temple alone if it stood up. Can you fight with conflict inside...

"Maori doesn't move. I'm full of hands in battle with Otomo. Evidence shows that Iyo and Tosa are working with Decaying Wood."

Iyo's Nishien Temple was attacked and defeated by the Tosaichi family. Looks like the Tosaichi family tried to attack Iyo, but Daikyo stopped it. And Maori, who was asked for assistance by Nishien Temple, didn't move either. The battle between the Tosa Ichiya and Nishien Temple families is over.

Dr. Daikyo sees it as a long ministry that is dangerous for the Tosaichi family. And I also see that the Tosa Ichigo family does not have the power to deal with Nishien Temple and Nagazo at the same time. So I moved Maori to subdue Iyo's Nishien Temple. Maori also has a stake in fighting Otomo if the Tosaichi family doesn't intervene. That's why I suppressed Nishien Temple. If both houses don't listen to what they have to say to the Tosa family and the Nishien Temple family, it seems that when the aid was cut off, it came to a strong end.

"You're cooperating now.... but sooner or later, if the decaying tree stretches from grinding to prepping, prepping and stretching, it hits Maori. Now even if it doesn't move, any of it does. I'll send out a messenger for the day."

……

"The same goes for Oda and Uesugi. Hojo is annoying instead. If Uesugi destroys Hokujo, Imagawa, Takeda will be besieged by Oda and Uesugi. Imagawa, Takeda is over. After that, let them go to the decaying trees..."

"You think you can siege decaying trees?

My brother nodded.

It is true that Hojo is annoying. Dr. Fukang, Dr. Hojo Left Kyo, died in August. They just slept the last six months or so. The successor's name does not ask for a good reputation. Hojo will be pushed further before the Upper Cedar offense. But it should take years for Takeda and Imawa to perish before Hojo perishes. In the meantime, how do you fight...

Yonglu fifteen years (1572) Mid November Ise Jingliang, Ise Mansion, Aidan County, Yamashiro

"It's in the head of the Hyogo."

"Get in."

When I entered my father Ise Shogun's chamber, my father was sitting perfectly upright. Sitting in front of my father, this moment always forces tension. I can't get used to it.

"I got a letter from Omi"

Has the doctor received the letter?

"A public servant in Awa has agreed to return his position as a general."

"So?"

"Soon an envoy will be sent from Abwa to the morning court. A General's wish to return to office will be submitted and accepted. After that, it will be the general's announcement to Master Left Horsehead. It's the birth of fifteen generations."

There is no discouragement in my voice. Most of the time. I can't judge my father's thoughts by this alone.

"Then we'll get ready. The most expensive has already been received by the dining doctor, so let's take it immediately to the general's declaration."

"The general will also participate in the announcement by the public, Miyotomi Miyotomi, Miyotomi Yasuju and Miyotomi Hitachi."

"Oh my God."

"Doing so brings an end to the battle over the position of general. We'll be looking for other neighbors."

Is that gonna happen?

"Was that the proposal of the great food doctor?

My father nodded.

"So what's your request to the great names?

"Let's get you out of the office. Put on a side note for the big meal doctor."

I see, is it a by-product of the great food doctor? Is it a statement that the actual power of the Shogun is held by the Great Dining Doctor and the father of the Deacon of the Government?

"I wonder if it will be difficult to execute the General's declaration during the year, then?

"Good at the beginning of the year"

"Do you mind? Master Left Horsehead wants the General declared as soon as possible."

"The great names of the heavens celebrate in a collection, don't complain."

My father's voice contained a slight laugh. That's unusual. Is that a mockery?

"Then, at the beginning of the year, I will choose an auspicious day to carry the General."

"Mm-hmm. A fool might show up thinking about targeting the fate of the public. I'll ask the caterer to protect the public."

"Ha."

"And the general's declaration will not take place in Muromachi. Do it at the temple, Master Left."

"Ha, I accept"

Not done in Muromachi, which means Muromachi is dangerous? What the fool and father said about Mr. Left Horsehead and his neighbors. When it comes to doing things at the temple in Japan, you will have to ask the master caterer for advance security.

When I tried to back off, my father stopped pressing "wait”.

"Hyogo Head, Master Left Horsehead made a bad habit of footing"

"Bad habits," he said.

My father laughed lightly.

"I started putting out secret books"

"... I don't think so"

"No way, take the decaying tree. Apparently I'm unhappy with the way they turned me into an ornament. A child who doesn't know anything about politics."

"Oh my..."

My father raised his voice and laughed when I was stunned.

How dare you? What Mr. Left Horsehead has now is due to the power of the great caterer. Why send secrets, etc. now that the general is about to be declared... One mistake and everything goes to nothing......

"You're an impudent man. I thought I would wait until the general was declared, but I see I can no longer stand it. He's tired of hearing the silliness of basin darkness without real power."

"Father, where did you get that story?

When I inquired, my father looked at me and leaked a bitter laugh.

"It was written in a letter from the great caterer. Mr. Left Horsehead also sent secrets to Oda and Uesugi. Oda, Uesugi seems surprised and contacted Decaying Tree. What a laugh."

Do you mean Oda, Mr. Left Horsehead who sent a secret book to Uesugi, or Oda, Uesugi who was surprised by the secret book...

"What did the dining doctor say about that?

"Nothing."

"Nothing?

My father nodded when I inquired.

"The Great Dining Doctor sees it as a prerequisite to execute the general's declaration."

"But"

"It is assumed that this will happen from the beginning. I'm surprised you sent out a secret book without waiting for the general to announce it."

My father raised his voice again and laughed.

"But can I? If you execute the general's announcement, you will have a dispute with the public, the Shogun and the Daikyo."

"... both Mr. Left Horsehead and the Great Dining Doctor would like that"

"... it's going to be a big deal. In some cases, the shogun could collapse. Isn't it only if we have a shogun that Mr. Ise has now?

"Shogun will perish, or it will also be fate"

My father turned his gaze to me.

"It is true that Mr. Ise has flourished as a government deacon, as he said. We have striven to protect the Shogun. Unfortunately, the authority of the general family has declined and the power of the shogunate has fallen since the uproar of Anjin. In order to defend the Shogun, we had to join hands with the great names and rely on their power."

It was the voice of my poor father. I've never heard my father's voice like this before. Mr. Ise managed to defend the authority of the Shogun by connecting himself with the power of Hoshikawa, Ouchi, Sanho, and Time. That was not meant to be. It was a means that had to be taken without any other skill.

"But that's what our way of life seems like to Sukeri. Perhaps so, because we weighed more heavily on the Shogun than on foot. And I can't seem to forgive us enough for that. If Mr. Left Horsehead wins, Mr. Ise will perish."

"... I guess so, it can be something you feel thin about. So what happens if the dining doctor wins?

My father shook his head.

"I don't know, until now everyone tried to wield power in the Shogun. Therefore, even if he was strong, he could do it. But the great butcher is not. You can't try to wield power in the shogun. Or maybe he's keeping a lookout for the Shogun. Let's confuse the three of us who sent them under the great food doctor. I don't know how far he understands both the left horse head and the vicinity... I won't allow it."

"... what will happen to us?

"I can survive, but I can't say anything more..."

My father is also ready for the Tabernacle to perish. That is also the day Mr. Ise ceases to be a government deacon. Loneliness, maybe you're feeling that......