He was angry because he had been deceived by Maeda Toshiie for three years and had given her many benefits. He expected her to be a thorn in the Shiba family, but he didn't expect that she would backhand stab him.
Helplessly, Oda Nobunaga realized that he really couldn't touch her because she was right. The Oda family's intelligence network continuously sent news from recent times, completing the puzzle of the details of the Kyoto Incident.
Although the Wu family has been very secretive about Sanhao's visit to Luo in recent years, many things that are wrong can still be seen from it.
Ashikaga Yoshiteru, she died unjustly. The Ashikaga shogun who wanted to centralize power was strangled by the malicious intentions inside and outside the shogunate, and died in an unknown manner.
Oda Nobunaga remembered Takenaka Shigeharu's suggestion to preserve the Miyoshi family, support the self-respect of the bandits, and check and balance the duplicitous shogunate samurai families in Kyoto.
Yoshigan Shiba's letter and Toshiie Maeda's blunt words gave her some new ideas.
Compared with those in the shogunate, Shiba Yiyin is a breath of fresh air in this troubled world where everyone is cheating and cheating. It is a rare honest person with integrity.
Since it is necessary to place a Miyoshi family member Kozuzuki outside the Kyoto shogunate, why can't we place another Shiba Yoshiin inside the shogunate?
It will take time for the Oda family to infiltrate Konki, engulf the land of Minamiomi, and slowly gain a foothold. The more chaotic the center of the shogunate is, the better it will be for the Oda family.
Oda Nobunaga stared at Maeda Toshiie who was prone on the ground. The rationale went through his mind three times, and finally it turned into a trace of sadness.
Who are you, Toshiie Maeda? Do you deserve to miss him? He...will be mine one day...
But at this time, Oda Nobunaga, who had already made up his mind to welcome Yoshigan Shiba, a fellow Owari, back home, could not possibly punish and deprive the Maeda Toshi family of their territory, which would cause a rift with the Shiba family.
She looked at Maeda Toshiie coldly and said.
"You are right, the close relationship between the Oda family and the Shiba family must be maintained. Therefore, I will not punish you.
But you have to know, Inuchiyo, from now on, I will not give you the slightest chance. You will rot in the ravines of Gunjo County.
Wait for me to conquer the world, wait for me and your master... Oh, I hope you live well and can see that day.
I will go back to Qingzhou City to welcome his return in person, to the place where we started. Yes, you brought him there, and you personally put him on my bed.
hahahahahahahaha."
———
Outside the Gifu Castle Castle, the village chief Nori was waiting with a worried look on his face.
Seeing Maeda Toshiie finally come out, she quickly stepped forward, bowed, and asked.
"Lord, what's the situation? Is the palace angry?"
Maeda Toshiie smiled and answered the question.
"Murai-hime, do you know what the main hall means?"
"Forehead?"
The head of the village, Nori, was stunned, while Maeda Toshiie smiled and asked himself questions.
"Old Hall, our Lord Oda likes to be called the Great Hall, but her heart is really too big.
Owari Mino can't tolerate her, and the whole world may not be able to tolerate her. She wants everything, even the white moonlight in my heart."
The head of the village, Nori, didn't know what happened to Maeda Toshiie, so he started talking nonsense outside the castle tower.
She carefully looked around and saw that no one was paying attention, so she breathed a sigh of relief and advised.
"My lord, be careful what you say."
Maeda Toshiie shook his head and said.
"It's okay, I will pay attention, I just want to offend you Ji warriors who follow me.
Our journey may have come to an end, and we may have to spend the rest of our lives in the county."
The village chief Lai laughed.
"My lord, it's my honor to follow you. Twenty thousand stones of territory is enough for you to support us, right? Don't be stingy."
Maeda Toshiie patted her shoulder and smiled.
"You are really good at talking. Let's go back."
Maeda Toshiie looked back at the castle tower, as if he could see Oda Nobunaga sitting on the main seat, looking arrogant and arrogant.
Then, she turned around and left resolutely.
Even if I can't see you, even if we are far apart, I will always look at you and protect you.
Maeda Toshiie raised his clenched right fist high, extended his thumb and index finger, and pointed directly at the sky.
Sibo Yiyin, my lord, my sweetheart.
I love you.
———
Halfway through late winter, the winter snow gradually stops.
Yoshigan Shiba of the Echigo Imperial Palace received replies from various daimyo of Tokaido, all of whom expressed their willingness to provide supplies and support Yoshigan Shiba's righteous move to go to Luo.
Especially the reply from Oda Nobunaga, talking about the old friendship between the two in Owari, and warmly welcoming Yoshigan Shiba, a fellow Owari fellow, back home.
After sorting out the chores, Shiba Yoshigan bid farewell to Uesugi Teruhora and embarked on the journey again.
Pu Shengshi Township led a group of fifty cavalry, and Yamazaka Yukimori led a hundred cavalry from the Kanto Palace to escort Sibo Yiyin to Luo.
The One Hundred and Fifty Chikihime Warriors, equipped with two horses, followed Yoshigami Shiba and headed south with the royal white flag. They passed through the Echigo Mountains and walked onto the plains of Nomusashi.
Along the way, the martial arts families presented offerings to the emperor and sent them to the Imperial Palace for transit.
On the famous Walnut Castle, Sanada Nobushige stared at the cavalry retreating in a daze. After a while, she turned around and shouted to the warriors behind her.
"It's almost time for the imperial office to come back! You all cheer up! We'll have to rely on ourselves for the rest of the day!
For the future of the Sanada family, work hard! Fight!"
Zhu Ji cheered loudly, but Umino Riichi looked on coldly, thinking that Sanada Nobunshige was trying to cheer him up.
Unlike Nobushige Sanada, who was majestic and had a great ideal of having a cup of strong tea with Yoshigan, Miyoshi Izo in the queue looked into the distance with a frown on his face.
The fact that Miyoshi and the three rebelled and killed Ashikaga Shogun has spread all over the world, and she can't help but feel deeply worried about Miyoshi Masayasu.
Yuri Kamanosuke next to her curled his lips and whispered to her.
"Do you think there is something wrong with our Lord's mind?"
The two of them are from recent times, and they faced hardships and intrigues along the way. In the end, they supported each other until today, and have become true friends.
Before Miyoshi Izo could say anything, Yuri Kamanosuke had already received a slap on the head. Nezu Sadamori squeezed out from the back row, glared and said.
"As long as you know it in your heart, why would you say it out loud and reveal the secrets of the Sanada family?"
Yuri Kamanosuke complained.
"Is this still a secret? Is there anyone in the entire Kanto Palace who doesn't know about it?"
Nezu Sadamori retorted.
"Everyone knows it, but they don't tell it, so it's a secret."
Miyoshi Isan couldn't help but laugh out loud. Although these martial arts masters in the mountains were not familiar with etiquette, there was a hint of sincerity in their words.
This Sanada family is indeed interesting.
Izo Miyoshi looked at Nobushige Sanada, who was cheering everyone on, with deep eyes. He didn't know where she would take her warriors in the future.
———
Shiba Yiyin went south along the Tone River without passing through Dahuling to meet Shima Shengmeng again.
With Yamanaka Yukimori by his side, it was inconvenient to go to Shima Shengmeng for tea. It would be better not to see these two people if they didn't deal with them.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the cavalry passed through Mangqiao City, they met the waiting Dao Shengmeng. Seeing her guarding the river in the ice and snow blowing the cold wind, Yiyin couldn't help but dismount his horse and walked forward.
"You said you don't need to send me off. How long have you been guarding here?"
Dao Shengmeng smiled slightly, looking at his master affectionately with his eyes, scanning his face inch by inch. It was as if he wanted to imprint his appearance deeply in his mind.
"It won't be long, and I don't know when I will see you again. I feel a little reluctant to let you go."
Yiyin patted the snow on her shoulder and said angrily.
"This has become a snowman, and you said it didn't take long? I originally asked you to escort me to Luo, but you refused to go yourself. What? Now you regret it?"
Shima Katsu took half a step back and bowed deeply to Shiba Yoshiyin.
"I have no regrets. I will guard the Kanto Spur Territory for you and not let your two years of hard work go to waste."
Looking at the determined-looking Dao Shengmeng, Yiyin felt moved in his heart. Yiyin, who was not supposed to show intimacy outside, stepped forward and hugged her gently.
"Fool, how can the Kanto Spur Territory be as important as you? I would rather lose this territory than lose you.
Remember, protect yourself and be obedient."
Daosheng lowered her head fiercely, holding back the tears. She gritted her teeth, broke away from her master's arms, and bowed again.
"It's difficult to travel on snowy roads, please don't waste any more time for me. If you continue to be so gentle, I will really regret it."
Yiyin laughed and got on his horse.
"Regret? It's too late!"
He hit his horse and rushed out. The cavalry behind him saw him leaving and quickly followed.
Yukimori Yamanaka, one of the cavalry, rode his horse forward while staring at Shima Katsuo who was standing beside him. Coincidentally, Shima Katsuo was also looking back at her.
When people and horses were intertwined, Dao Shengmeng suddenly shouted.
"Protect the Imperial Palace!"
Yamanaka Yukimori shouted.
"Do you even need to say this?"
The two of them snorted at the same time, unwilling to look at each other again, it was disgusting.
———
Yoshigan Shiba went all the way south and came to Odawara Castle again.
This time, the Hojo family no longer closed the gate tightly. Hojo Ujiyasu took his daughter Hojo Umasa and more than a hundred Hojo horse warriors, who traveled thirty miles out of the city to greet him.
The two armies met and dismounted. Both sides greeted each other politely, and Hojo Ujiyasu said respectfully.
"When Luo was on the imperial stage to rectify the chaos, the Hojo family should have sent troops to follow and attach themselves to the emperor Jiwei.
However, you know that the Hojo family territory is now in a mess and you have too much time to take care of yourself. You have no choice but to offer military supplies to show your loyalty.
Please don’t be offended by the emperor."
Hojo Ujiyasu's words hide the needle in the cotton.
The Kwantung Allied Forces ravaged Sagami Country, destroying the territory of the Hojo family and severely weakening their vitality. Hojo Uyasu seemed to be respectful, but he blamed Yoshigan Shiba on himself as the reason why the Hojo family broke their promise and became rich.
If Yoshigan Shiba hadn't led the Kwantung Allied Forces to cause trouble in the area, the Hojo family would have accompanied him to Luo to avenge the general.
This appearance of a serious and upright politician made Spo Yiyin sigh. In politics, face is so redundant. You will lose it early and succeed early.
Hojo Ujiyasu's face was not red, and his heart was not beating, so he wiped clean the past of when the Kwantung Allied Forces besieged Odawara Castle and how she grieved deeply for Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
Shiba Yiyin had to smile to confirm her loyalty and said.
"Your Highness Ujiyasu is determined. Since the supplies have been prepared along the way, I will set off without further delay.
Returning home is like an arrow, don’t be offended.”
The two looked at each other and smiled, feeling very bored in their hearts. Enemies felt uncomfortable meeting each other. Since they didn't want to see each other, they had better separate as soon as possible.
Hojo Ujiyasu came out of the city to greet him because he didn't want Yoshigan Shiba to go to Odawara Castle. Now that he saw him leaving in a hurry, it was exactly what he wanted.
"I don't dare, my Majesty. The military stations and post offices along the way have been properly ordered. Please rest assured."
Yiyin smiled slightly, jumped on the horse and looked into the distance. The road ahead was long.
I spent two years in Guandong, and now I am really going back to the near future. I don’t know how many difficulties and obstacles there are on the road ahead. I am deceived and deceived, waiting for me. I can’t help but feel sad.
Hojo Ushimasa, who was following Hojo Ujiyasu, kept looking at him secretly.
At this time, I saw him looking out, his eyebrows were furrowed, and there was a lingering sadness between his eyebrows. His eyelashes were black and long, his sword-shaped eyebrows were like stars, and his profile with a pursed mouth was tough and handsome.
Looking at it, Hojo Umasa felt a burst of courage in his heart, and he stepped out of the queue and bowed.
"Odaisho!"
The eyes of Yoshigan Shiba and Ujiyasu Hojo stopped on her at the same time, making her tremble slightly unconsciously.
Hojo Umasa raised his head, his smile was like a flower, his eyes were shining brightly, he didn't know whether he was excited or sentimental.
"Odaisho, the road to Hakone Mountain is rugged. You are not familiar with the military stations and post offices on this line. If you take detours, you will waste your time.
Why don't you let me give you a ride?"
Shiba Yoshigan looked at Hojo Ujiyasu hesitantly.
What does the Hojo family mean? Didn't you prepare a guide to lead the way in advance? Will Hojo Ujiyasu, an old fox, let me roam around the Hojo family territory with peace of mind, learn about the geography of the mountains and rivers, and observe the castle gates?
Hojo Ujiyasu was angry. Of course she would send people to follow Yoshihiro Shiba. In name, they were leading the way, but in fact they were monitoring Yoshihiro and his cavalry to get out as soon as possible.
But Hojo Ushimasa intervened, so how could Hojo Ujiyasu deny it? If he denied it, how could he explain it?
Her angry eyes pierced her daughter, but they melted instantly. Her daughter's eyes were full of courage and pleading, which made her heart soften.
Who has never been young? Who has never had hazy feelings?
Hojo Ujiyasu looked back at Yoshigoshi Shiba on his horse. After the snow stopped in winter, the sun was shining on his face.
Tall, handsome, and majestic, these heavenly beings do not live in the world.
Hojo Ujiyasu secretly sighed, "What a sin."
If she had such a rival who loved and killed each other when she was a girl, she would have fallen into it unconsciously, right?
Looking at his daughter's pleading eyes again, Hojo Ujiyasu said helplessly.
"Ushimasa, please send me to the Imperial Palace for me. Remember, you are not allowed to cross the Kano River!"
Hojo Ujiyasu finally compromised. Although his daughter's first love was destined to end in vain, this short journey should be regarded as a mercy for the mother.
The Wu family has no family ties, but people are not just grass and trees, they have feelings after all.
Hojo Umasa glanced at his mother with gratitude, bowed deeply and said happily.
The Kano River is the border to Suruga Country, and it is also my mother's bottom line. Hojo Ushimasa knew that this section of the road was the last moment of tolerance from his mother, and he could no longer mess around.
She looked at Shiba Yiyin with a bright smile.
"Otaisuo, please."
Sibo Yiyin looked at the mother inexplicably, always feeling that there was something hidden in their communication, but he was in a hurry and didn't think more about it.
"In that case, I would like to trouble Your Highness Lao Shizheng."
Hojo Ushimasa smiled.
"It's what you wish for."
———
A few days later, Hojo Ushimasa, who crossed the Hakone Pass and came to the Kano River, smiled again.
"I'll send you a thousand miles away, but I'll have to say goodbye in the end."
Sibo Yiyin looked back into her eyes. As a green tea veteran, he had already felt something.
"Your Highness, Jin Xizheng, we have to say goodbye today. I don't know when we will see you again. Please take care of yourself."
Hojo Umasa bowed on his horse.
"The imperial office, take care of it."
Shiba Yoshiyin nodded and spurred his horse forward, followed by two hundred knight warriors behind him, causing countless splashes on the shore.
Looking at his retreating figure, Hojo Ushimasa could no longer hold back and burst into tears.
She shouted into the distance with all her strength.
"Odaisho! Take care of it!"
The black spots in the distance became smaller and smaller, gradually disappearing from sight, she whispered.
