Asai Nagamasa left sadly, she did not realize that Oda Nobunaga had been clenching his fists tightly under his sleeves.
Oda Nobunaga didn't even give Hashiba Hideyoshi a chance to speak, so he drove people away. Why?
Because Oda Nobunaga did not expect that the shogunate samurai family would be so shameless that they would want to destroy Yoshigan Shiba's reputation and drive him out of the center of the shogunate.
His dead wife was the shogun, and he rushed back all the way from Kanto to put down the chaos for the shogunate and devoted himself to it.
For the sake of the shogunate, he even started preparations to fight against the Oda family, which had ten times more mobilization power than the Shiba family.
He did all this for the shogunate, but these bastards from the shogunate actually wanted to harm him!
Shiba Yiyin, you stupid man. You try hard to protect these bastards, but they stab you in the back and rub salt on your wounds!
Alone in the room, Oda Nobunaga no longer had to hide her emotions. She violently turned over the documents beside her, looking furious.
Her thoughts are simple and clear.
I can bully him, because he doesn’t listen to me and needs to be taught a lesson! But who are those trash from the shogunate? Are they worthy of bullying him? Damn bastard!
Why did she drive away Hideyoshi Hashiba just now? She just didn't want to hear those filthy contents from her mouth, lest she lose control and kill those guys who spread rumors and cause trouble.
Oda Nobunaga gritted his teeth and told himself that if he could endure it any longer, he could not ruin his world ambition for a man.
———
Hashiba Hideyoshi walked out of Tofukuji Temple dejectedly, and the concubines under her command who were waiting for her outside came forward to pay their respects.
Takenaka Shigeharu asked.
"Sir, what does the main hall say?"
Hashiba Hideyoshi looked at her and sighed.
"As you expected, the main hall asked me not to meddle in other people's business, leaving the shogunate to handle the rumors themselves.
Let’s go back.”
Seeing Hashiba Hideyoshi's frustration, Takenaka Shigeharu winked at the others and told them to walk slower. He followed Hashiba Hideyoshi's footsteps, opened the distance between those behind him, and spoke to the Lord.
"What is on your mind, Lord?"
Hashiba Hideyoshi glanced at her, not wanting to reveal his affection for Shiba Yoshigan, so he just said perfunctorily.
"It's okay. I argued a few words inside and was reprimanded by the main hall, which made me a little depressed.
Although I work hard, I am still a nobody with little weight in the eyes of the palace."
Takenaka Shigeharu did not think about the personal relationship between his children and comforted him with a smile.
"Lord, for you to be able to reach this day as a commoner is already a step to the sky for ordinary people.
But in the heart of such a big name as the main hall, which attracts the attention of the world, of course he is still a little person.
My subordinate, if you say too much, it would be unwise for you to argue in front of the main hall today.
The shogunate had just completed the transfer of power, and the new general was impatient to take action against the Odaisho. This was a good thing for the main palace.
Two dogs fight, play off.
The main hall looks beautiful from the shore, so you insist on going into the water to explore it. If the two sides of the shogunate, who are fighting among themselves, are alerted and become wary of the Oda family, the main hall will really get rid of you in anger.
You have made it this far because you have the ambition to make progress that is difficult for ordinary people to achieve. But you also happened to be in a time of great strife, and you met a good time and a good master.
Although the main hall has a bit of a temperament, she is determined to make progress, reform bad policies, and hire people regardless of their origins. She is a rare wise leader.
What you have to do now is to work hard and make the palace satisfied with you instead of disobeying her wishes.
You should know very well that without her, there would be no such thing as you."
Takenaka Shigeharu was very sincere in her words, and many of her words were actually arrogance and should not have been said, but she upheld her loyalty and still said it thoroughly.
Hideyoshi Hashiba also accepted the advice humbly and nodded.
She knew very well that her background was too low, and her status as a warrior Ji, obtained by marrying into a low-level martial arts family, would not be appreciated by high-ranking nobles at all.
After leaving Oda Nobunaga, who aspired to establish martial arts in the world, in the traditional atmosphere of samurai society, it was difficult for her to be a dog to other daimyo.
In Takenaka Shigeharu's eyes, she climbed up quickly enough, but Hashiba Hideyoshi was getting more and more impatient.
She longs for Shiba Yoshigan, and respects Oda Nobunaga, a great Odaisho who has become loved by the world, and a great Daimyo who already has a worth of two million koku.
The extravagant hopes and assumptions hidden in my heart not only failed to close the distance due to my own efforts, but were pushed further and further away.
Today, the name of Shiba Yiyin, whom she admired, was tarnished by those in the shogunate through destructive means.
She finally couldn't help but say a few words in front of Oda Nobunaga, but the result made her even more disappointed.
Until now, she was still an insignificant person. She was not in Oda Nobunaga's eyes, let alone in Shiba Yigen's eyes.
Hideyoshi Hashiba was unwilling to give in, she said melancholy.
"I don't know how long it will take before I can become a big man who speaks loudly and can't be ignored."
Takenaka Shigeharu didn't know the complicated thoughts in her heart and said with a smile.
"Please be patient, your opportunity is not far away.
The fighting within the shogunate continues, and the main hall is strategizing. The forces of both sides are ebbing and flowing, and the main hall is ambitious and will not be entangled with the shogunate for too long.
The moment the Great Imperial Platform fails is when the Great Hall exerts its power.
I once told you that you have no future in Owari Mino. Only by making military exploits and seeking development in Omi Province can you lay down your own foundation.
The main hall stirs up the general trend of the world and needs enterprising ministers. Owari's old ministers have achieved great success but lack the fighting spirit to conquer the world.
As long as you keep your current ambition, the hall will definitely be used for you, and you can look forward to the future."
Hashiba Hideyoshi nodded and looked into the distance.
"I hope the opportunity will come soon. I can't bear the loneliness anymore."
Takenaka Shigeharu then looked forward and said firmly.
"There are clouds in the sky, but if they don't sing, they will be a blockbuster. If you are patient, I am not patient."
Hideyoshi Hashiba laughed, returned to his usual optimistic look, and joked.
"Yes, you are a talented military strategist in Meinong. If you don't make a name for yourself with me, you will definitely be laughed to death by the martial arts masters in Meinong in the future.
Don’t worry, I will definitely stand out! You will also become the best strategist in the world!"
Seeing that Hideyoshi Hashiba was full of energy again, Takenaka Shigeharu smiled reservedly and bowed.
"Then it's up to you."
Hideyoshi Hashiba clapped his chest and shouted to the sky.
"Don't worry, leave it to me!"
———
On the other side, Asai Nagamasa felt unhappy and left the banquet to return to the Zen monastery at Tofukuji Temple where he lived, but unexpectedly found that her husband, Ichikun, had returned.
Asai Nagamasa suppressed his negative emotions and asked with a smile.
"Why are you back so early? Kyoto is much more prosperous than Odani City. If you don't take advantage of the opportunity to have more fun, don't regret going back."
The mayor stepped forward and took off his wife's coat, took her into the room, and rubbed her shoulders.
“There’s nothing to see.
The Miyoshi family made Kyoto a mess, and many cultural figures and craftsmen ran out to seek refuge. They have not yet returned, and the castle town is in severe depression.
I walked around with the guide, and found that several places were dilapidated and deserted, which was not interesting. On the other hand, the streets were bustling with people being arrested, and they were arresting people and releasing them again. It was very noisy.
I looked annoyed, so I came back earlier."
Asai Nagamasa's heart sank. Although he didn't want to think about it, he couldn't help but ask.
"What's going on in the castle town?"
Ichijun looked very happy and said with a smile.
"It's nothing more than rumors.
Kyoto is worthy of being at the foot of the shogun and the center of the shogunate. The people here are so courageous that even the Grand Imperial Office dares to fabricate rumors.
It is said that he slept with His Highness Oda in Owari in order to avenge his family's destruction. He also slept with the samurai who sent troops because he was worried that the other party would not try his best.
Furthermore, it was said that in order to stabilize the family business, he would win over his subordinates and sleep with them one by one, and even Sibo's important officials had slept in his bed.
There are so many rumors, and each one of them has its own nose and eyes, which is really interesting."
The city lord was already disgusted with Shiba Yoshigan, but when he saw his reputation in the castle town of Kyoto, he was secretly happy.
He is just a male cousin who pretends to be pure and innocent, but at heart he is a slut. What blind woman would fall in love with such a wild man? It is a disgrace to see a flower in ruins.
She spoke enthusiastically, but she didn't notice that her wife's face was getting more and more ugly.
Asai Nagamasa punched the tatami with a bang, which frightened the mayor to death.
"Nagamasa...what's wrong with you..."
Asai Nagamasa's eyes turned red and she bit her lower lip. She knew that although she was the Lord of Kitaomi, she did not have the weight to speak out in this Kyoto game.
In the fight between Ashikaga Yoshiaki, Shiba Yoshigan, and Oda Nobunaga, she could only stand on Oda Nobunaga's side and watch silently as Shiba Yoshigan was humiliated.
When he thought of those dirty words hurting the man he secretly loved, Asai Nagamasa hated his own incompetence.
For the sake of the family business, she has promised Oda Nobunaga to cooperate with her in attacking Tora Tora.
Does she really not know how big a blow the death of Todo Toradaka will have on Shiba Yigen? Of course she knows! But between family business and love, she has already made a choice.
Glancing at the mayor who was looking at him worriedly, Asai Nagamasa smiled bitterly.
As early as when she married the city king, she no longer had the qualifications to love Shiba Yoshigan. She had already chosen the family business, and could only watch helplessly as Shiba Yoshigan was harmed in the political whirlpool of the shogunate.
Asai Nagamasa suddenly felt discouraged. She was unwilling to stay in Kyoto, this dirty political quagmire, for a moment longer.
"Ichikun."
"Hi!"
"Let's go back to Kitaomi, back to Otani Castle, and back to our home."
Ichikun was not without feelings in her heart, but when she saw Asai Nagamasa's fragile appearance, she couldn't say anything to hurt her. Thousands of words turned into one word.
"good."
Looking at his beloved wife and remembering that she was devastated by another man, Shi Jun felt so sad in his heart.
What's so good about him... He's just a male cousin...
Ichikun grew up in Owari, and he was not ignorant of the gossip between Oda Nobunaga and Yoshigan Shiba.
Seeing his wife feeling sorry for the unfaithful man, Ichijun felt that he was crazy with jealousy.
Just leave with your wife, and stay as far away from that fox as possible. That's a goblin, damn Tamamo Mae Tensei!
———
The ceremony has passed, and the business in Kyoto is over.
Asai and his wife bid farewell to Oda Nobunaga and petitioned the shogun to take it back.
At this time, no one in the shogunate cared about Asagamasa's departure, and everyone was paying attention to the rumors in the capital.
As the rumors fermented, Yiyin finally felt that something was wrong. When Tu Qiong saw him, it was not far away.
———
Sibo Mansion, inner courtyard.
Takada Yukino silently opened the door, glanced at the worried-looking Naomasa Ii next to her, and said.
"Let's go."
Rumors spread in Kyoto, pointing directly at Yoshihiro Shiba. He submitted a letter demanding strict enforcement of the Ise Sadato religion, but was suppressed by Ashikaga Yoshiaki.
Even if Yiyin is wishful thinking, he already feels deep malice at this time. This limelight is not right.
Looking around Kyoto, he suddenly found that he was extremely lonely. Surrounded by wolves, he did not dare to show weakness to anyone or ask for help.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki, who helped him to the throne, didn't seem to appreciate it, while Ise Sadakyu was still active and lively. Ninagawa himself seemed to support him, but in fact he hid far away and did not dare to speak.
Mibuchi Haru is staying at Shoryuji Castle, Hosokawa Fujitaka is obviously having problems, and the Hosokawa Mibuchi family is no longer reliable. Hatakeyama Takamasa is weak in strength and has an extreme temperament, so he is not someone who can be relied upon.
Oda Nobunaga of Tofukuji Temple died, and Tokugawa Ieyasu and Asai Nagamasa left one after another, deliberately avoiding the political whirlpool in Kyoto.
Among the important ministers of the Shiba family, Yamanaka Yukimori and Nizi Katsuhisa were helping to suppress Minami Kawauchi, Maeda was guarding the Konki Shiba territory, and Maeda Toshiie and Todo Toradaka were held in Minami Omi by Oda Nobunaga.
Akechi Mitsuhide, who was best able to advise Yoshiyin, was abandoned by him and imprisoned in Tawen Mountain City, waiting to be dealt with.
Yoshiyin suddenly realized that except for the Hamo clan around him, he couldn't even find anyone to discuss with. This feeling of isolation made him shudder.
He was clearly thinking about the future of the shogunate, so how could he unknowingly end up on the opposite side of everyone? This is unreasonable!
The shogunate seemed to be respectful to him and went out to arrest those who spread the rumors. But this did not suppress the rumors, but instead kept the rumors high.
Yoshigine frowned and discussed with Kamao clan indoors. Takada Yukino and Ii Naomasa gave up the room and walked along the porch to the atrium.
The two little enemies who were vying for favor in front of Yiyin now share the same hatred and hate those who spread rumors and cause trouble, as well as the shogunate concubines who are behind it to add fuel to the flames.
Naomasa Ii looked at the sun in the sky and said bitterly.
"I wish I could kill all these bastards who are talking nonsense."
Takada Yukino glanced at her and said calmly.
"Then go and kill.
I have ordered the envoys to rush back to Beidahe overnight and let Yagyu Muneki lead the Yagyu group into Beijing."
Naomasa Ii suddenly turned his head to look at her and said in shock.
"Does Ootai know about this matter?"
Takada Yukino's eyes were like water.
"Spomufu cleans up the debris, so you don't have to worry about it, my lord."
Only then did Ii Naomasa remember that this cute-looking guy in front of him was the head of the Shiba family and the theoretical superior of the Yagyu-gumi.
she said angrily.
"Masuke is the internal guard, and he is managed by Nizi Katsuhisa in recent times. Naturally, there is no need to report everything to the lord!
This is Kyoto, at the foot of the shogunate. If your misbehavior ruins the master’s plans, can you afford the responsibility?"
Takada Yukino looked at Ii Naomasa silently, without any warmth in his eyes, which made Ii Naomasa's back feel cold.
She pulled out Mikazuki Munechika, pointed directly in the direction of the castle town, and said.
"I promised the general that I would never let anyone hurt him."
