While Oda Nobunaga was complaining, a Hatamoto hurriedly walked in from outside and kowtowed to the ground.
"Your Highness, His Highness Ashikaga Yoshiaki has entered the city and is on his way to the castle tower."
Oda Nobunaga changed his previous impatience, waved his flag away, straightened his clothes, and sat upright.
She saw Yiyin looking at her and smiled.
"When you accompany Duke Kenshin to receive His Highness Ashikaga Yoshiaki, you must always be dignified."
Yoshigan rolled his eyes inwardly. Oda Nobunaga seemed bohemian, but in fact he really enjoyed this feeling of superiority. She must be secretly very happy to be asked to meet by the future Ashikaga General.
Oda Nobunaga looked at Yoshigin's handsome profile, feeling a little itchy in his heart.
It would be great if I could sit in his seat and receive an audience. Sooner or later, one day, he and that seat will be mine.
At this time, Oda Nobunaga still knew how to restrain himself. To be able to use the dignity of Shiba Yoshigan to dominate once was already stepping on the bottom line of etiquette. It is not allowed to go too far.
Tokugawa Ieyasu on the side lowered his head to hide the emotions in his eyes. Oda Nobunaga's desire became stronger and stronger, and it became more and more obvious that the future of her ally would not last seconds.
The three of them were each thinking about their own thoughts, until there was a burst of chaotic footsteps outside, and along the paper door in the corridor, they could faintly see a group of Ji warriors.
When Ashikaga Yoshiaki appeared outside the sliding door, Shiba Yoshigan's eyes suddenly opened. After two years, he seemed to see Ashikaga Yoshiteru again.
The Hime Samurai who walked at the front of the queue looked very similar to Ashikaga Yoshiteru. She led Wada Weimasa, Hosokawa Fujitaka and others to accompany the samurai into the room and bowed in salute.
Yoshigage was at a loss, stood up subconsciously, stepped down from the throne, walked to Ashikaga Yoshiaki, and said.
"Please raise your head."
Ashikaga Yoshiaki felt aggrieved because there was no one to greet her. When she was saluting, she was ordered to raise her head. She felt like a piece of fish on the chopping board, letting others mess with her. It was really humiliating.
She reluctantly raised her head, but was shocked by the grace of the person in front of her. What a peerless and beautiful young man.
Even though she felt humiliated at this moment, a thought still appeared in her mind. There are such beautiful men in the world, they are truly stunners.
The young man in front of him has red lips and white teeth. He is more than a head taller than an ordinary Ji warrior. His limbs are slender, his body is strong, and his temperament is extraordinary.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki watched intently, and Shiba Yoshigan was also stunned.
It's so similar, so similar, no wonder the samurai family inside and outside the shogunate are sure that Ashikaga Yoshiaki is the daughter of the Ashikaga shogun family, and there is no doubt.
Because she and Ashikaga Yoshiteru look exactly the same, they are indeed twins from the same mother.
Yiyin observed carefully and found some differences.
Ashikaga Yoshiki has been practicing swordsmanship for many years, and his temperament is like a sharp sword out of its sheath, showing off his sharp edge. The Ashikaga Yoshiaki in front of him, probably because he grew up in a temple, is a little more rounded and rich, and has a heavier bookish air.
If the two of them stood together, they would definitely not be mistaken. Because the Ashikaga Yoshiaki in front of him looked too weak compared to the swordsman general Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
Yes, it is weakness.
For the samurai themselves, this was a fatal flaw. But for those shogunate samurai who were suppressed by Ashikaga Yoshiteru, they might prefer Ashikaga Yoshiaki as a general.
Yoshigan Shiba looked at Ashikaga Yoshiaki without saying anything for a long time, and no one around him dared to disturb him.
After Ashikaga Yoshiaki died, Hosokawa Fujitaka felt sour in his heart. In his eyes, he could only see Ashikaga Yoshiaki who looked like Ashikaga Yoshiteru, and how could I ever be there?
Yamanaka Yukimori and Maeda Toshiie both looked at Yoshigan Shiba, wondering what was going on with their master. Outsiders didn't know, but they knew very well that Yoshigan Shiba actually had no feelings for Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
Ashikaga Yoshiteru had many bad habits, and he did not get along happily with Yoshihiro at first.
But they didn't know that with the tragic death of Ashikaga Yoshiteru, Yoshihiro Shiba felt more and more guilty.
Coupled with the last words and golden seal sent by Takada Yukino, he felt Ashikaga Yoshiteru's sincere love even more.
The Hime warriors around him were like wolves, which exhausted Yoshigami Shiba, and he missed the Ashikaga Yoshiki who became more and more perfect in his heart.
The moment he saw Ashikaga Yoshiaki, he couldn't help himself. Unfortunately, a dead person is a dead person after all, and the past has become a memory, and everything is impossible.
"Your Highness Ashikaga Yoshiaki, I would like to thank Oda Nobunaga for your courtesy."
Shocked by her words, Yoshigami came back to his senses, realized that the situation was wrong, and laughed at himself. He took the initiative to take Ashikaga Yoshiaki's hand and led her to sit on the main seat next to the main seat.
Yoshigan's move made all the Hime warriors present feel a chill in their hearts. This move almost clearly showed Yoshigan's support for Ashikaga Yoshiaki.
Oda Nobunaga was also worried. His original intention to manipulate Ashikaga Yoshiaki suddenly faded away.
Yoshigan Shiba is a real family member of the Ashikaga Shogun. He has the prestige and strength to help Ashikaga Yoshiaki complete Kamiro.
Seeing his determined attitude, Oda Nobunaga couldn't go too far. Otherwise, there would be a quarrel and the Oda family would be busy in vain.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki was still in a daze when she sat down. She herself did not expect that things would go so smoothly.
Didn't Wada Weimasa and the others say that Ashikaga Yoshiteru was obsessed with Shiba Yoshigan, but Shiba Yoshigan actually didn't like Ashikaga Yoshiteru and was unwilling to marry into the Imperial Palace?
Looking at his attitude towards him, it's hard to imagine Ashikaga Yoshiaki looking at Ashikaga Yoshiteru with a cold eyebrow.
Maybe, it was just a flirtation between young lovers. In fact, Yoshigan Shiba also really loved Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
Yoshigan was too lazy to guess what Ashikaga Yoshiaki was thinking. He still had things to do. Looking at Wada Weimasa and others in front of him, Yoshigan had a sneer on his lips.
There is no problem in supporting Ashikaga Yoshiaki to become a shogun. But these legacy ministers of Ashikaga Yoshiteru with ulterior motives must be allowed to remember for a long time.
They dared to instigate Ashikaga Yoshiaki to move around for their own selfish desires, causing Yoshigan to have to change his plan to go to Luo and run back in a hurry.
What's even more annoying is that these fools gave Oda Nobunaga a legitimate excuse to go to Luo. Don't they understand what it means to lure a wolf into a house?
The high-minded samurai in the shogunate looked down upon Owari's rural daimyo, and they didn't know who he had attracted. They had no idea how terrifying Oda Nobunaga was.
But now, it is impossible for Yoshigan to kick Oda Nobunaga out of Kamikaze.
On the one hand, he couldn't beat Oda Nobunaga and annoyed this guy. What should he do if he flipped the table?
On the other hand, these bastards in the shogunate probably still want to use Oda Nobunaga to check Yoshigan himself.
The more Yoshigan opposes Oda Nobunaga's coming to Luo, the more they will support him, and in the end Yoshigan becomes a human being.
He couldn't help but sigh, not enough success was achieved but more than enough failure. No wonder the shabby house of the shogunate was leaking air everywhere. It was because of these unclear-thinking shogunate warriors who harmed the public and enriched themselves.
While Yoshigan was thinking about his thoughts, the ladies had already greeted each other and sat down to discuss matters. Everyone looked at Yoshigan Shiba on the main seat, waiting for the widow of Ashikaga Yoshiteru to speak.
Yoshigan glanced at Hosokawa Fujitaka and said.
"Hosokawa-hime, you're fine."
Hosokawa Fujitaka bowed and said.
"The Imperial Palace's style remains the same."
She felt uneasy in her heart.
Hosokawa Fujitaka led the Hosokawa Mibuchi family and planned to go to Luo with Ashikaga Yoshiaki and his gang behind the back of Shiba Yoshigan. This was very taboo.
Yoshigan Shiba is the leader of the powerful local faction in the shogunate. This status is not given by anyone, but because of his actual strength on the battlefield.
If it weren't for Yoshigan Shiba's help, the Izumi Kingdom of the Izumi-Hosokawa family would have been taken away by the Miyoshi family. The Kitakawachi Half Kingdom under the name of Miyoshi Fujihide would also be in the possession of the Miyoshi family.
Because of Yoshigan Shiba's bloody battle, Miyoshi Chokei had no choice but to give in, and was able to save Izumi Kingdom and help the Mibuchi family obtain North Kawauchi.
Hosokawa Fujitaka's actions can be said to be a white-eyed wolf who repays kindness with revenge.
Sibo Yiyin asked calmly.
"How is Aunt Mibuchi? Is the Governor of the Hosokawa family well?"
Listening to Yoshigami greeting the two mothers, Hosokawa Fujitaka replied.
"Everyone is well, thank you to the imperial office."
Yiyin nodded silently and said.
"Now that the two elders are well, the friendship between the Hosokawa Mibuchi family and the Shiba family is still as stable as rock.
Hosokawa-hime, can I understand this?"
Hosokawa Fujitaka's face froze, and Yoshigan slapped her in the face.
She does all kinds of things, but in the final analysis, she is not the governor of the Hosokawa family and cannot be the head of the family. Yoshihiro wants her to be more at ease.
She looked at Yiyin's face, which was more handsome and more majestic than two years ago, and felt sad in her heart.
If it weren't for you, why would I be like this? I'm not willing to give in, why can't it be me? But now, everything is over.
Hosokawa Fujitaka kowtowed to the ground and said.
"The two family governors, Hosokawa Mibuchi, told me to maintain my friendship with the Shiba family."
Yiyin nodded and said.
"Then I'll feel at ease."
Pressing down Hosokawa Fujitaka easily, Yoshigan began to look for the next target. When Hosokawa Fujitaka saw him looking away, he secretly grinded his teeth.
One day, I will let you beg me! Shiba Yiyin! There will be a day when I want your eyes to always pay attention to me, care about me, and beg me!
Yoshigan didn't know what Hosokawa Fujitaka was thinking, and he trusted in the wisdom of Hosokawa Mibuchi's two family governors.
As long as they don't commit any crimes, the Shiba family will still be the leader of the powerful local faction in the shogunate, and he can still use the name of this samurai group to exert his influence.
But he didn't expect how much harm his contempt for Hosokawa Fujitaka had caused to her, and how much trouble he had caused in his future.
At this time, Shiba Yoshiyin turned his attention to Wada Weizheng and said.
"Master Wada, long time no see."
Wada Weimasa bowed and said.
"The imperial palace is safe."
Yiyin shook his head and said.
"Are you okay? You're not getting better.
When Sanhao went to Luo, the general was unfortunately killed. You guys didn't wait for me to come back to take charge, and you rushed to find a new master, which made me very embarrassed.
Mr. Wada, what do you think I should do?"
The family of the Ashikaga shogun in Kyoto was murdered, and Yoshigan Saba, as the widow of Ashikaga Yoshiteru, was the only surviving direct descendant of the Genji family in Kawachi.
Theoretically speaking, Ashikaga Yoshiteru's old ministers are his ministers. But these people do not actively move closer to him, but for the sake of their own interests, they plot to become a private general. Their intentions are to be punished.
Even if Yoshiyoshi Shiba ordered Wada Weimasa to be dragged out and beheaded, she would not have died unjustly.
Wada Weizheng broke out in sweat from behind and kowtowed to the ground in fear and said.
"Otaisuo, please listen to my explanation."
Yiyin said coldly.
"I am listening."
Wada Weimasa said tremblingly.
"Miyoshi went to Luo, and something happened suddenly. The imperial palace caught fire, Nijo Castle fell, and the Ashikaga Shogun family suffered a great disaster.
At that time, our retainers and the Ashikaga Hui clan were sent by the general to Minami Omi to admonish the Rokkaku family.
The incident in the capital caught us off guard, and we were only thinking about whether Miyoshi's rebellion would be detrimental to His Highness Ashikaga Yoshiaki, who was still at Kofukuji Temple at the time.
We are loyal to the Ashikaga Shogun family, how could we just watch the bloodline of the Ashikaga Shogun family be in danger. So we took His Highness Ashikaga Yoshiaki to wander around to avoid the threat of the Miyoshi family.
We contacted the loyal and courageous people without authorization to protect the safety of His Highness Ashikaga Yoshiaki, and we had no intention of disdain for the Odaisho.
Our loyalty can be seen in the sun and the moon, please understand me clearly."
Wada Weimasa never mentioned their plan to create a private shogunate. After all, it was just an idea, and it was crushed by Shiba Yiyin before it took shape.
Since it didn't happen, it doesn't exist. Now she's going all out and only talking about the fact of protecting the bloodline of the Ashikaga Shogun family.
This is a meritorious service. Spo Yiyin can't kill the meritorious officials on unfounded charges, right?
Yoshihiro had no intention of killing Wada Weizheng. As she said, they just had an intention and had not yet accomplished anything, so they could not grasp the handle.
But Yiyin must beat them to show his majesty as a leader.
Kamikata, Shiba, Ashikaga, and Oda. Shiba Yoshigan has the most noble status and the strongest reputation, and is the well-deserved initiator.
There is no problem in joining forces with Luo, but the leader of the coalition must be Shiba Yiyin. This point must be made clear to everyone by beating Wada Weimasa and his group.
Of course Oda Nobunaga understands, but she doesn't care. What she needs is to get the land of Kamikaze and Minami Omi, so that the Oda family can get practical benefits.
Right now, she is not qualified to compete with Yoshigan Shiba and Yoshiaki Ashikaga for the leadership of the shogunate, and she knows it well.
And when Ashikaga Yoshiaki saw Yoshigan Shiba belittling Hosokawa Fujitaka and Wada Weimasa like he was lecturing his granddaughter, he felt jealous and hateful. He didn't know when she would be able to be so majestic.
The position of Yoshigan Shiba at the Imperial Palace is universally recognized. Whether Yoshiaki, a bloodline of the Ashikaga family, can enter the Ashikaga Shogun's family, Yoshigan Shiba, an outsider, has to nod.
It's ridiculous to think so.
Yoshihiro struck a few words at Wada Weimasa, then turned to look at Yagyu Sogan, who was so frightened that she fell to the ground and kowtowed.
"I've seen the Imperial Palace!"
Yiyin said coldly.
"Yagyu-hime, you and I are old acquaintances.
Yagyu Munenomi has done a good job in the Shiba family. I hope you will be more sensible and not be inferior to your own little daughter."
Yagyu Mune replied solemnly and respectfully.
"Thank you for your teachings."
She is the eldest son of Ashikaga Yoshiteru, and her daughter Yagyu Munenomi is the eldest son of the Shiba family. Mother and daughter are the lackeys of this unmarried couple.
If the master is unhappy, he can be beaten, punished, or abused. If he goes too far, his daughter will be unlucky as well.
