The more Ashikaga Yoshiji thought about it, the more frightened she became, and she suddenly understood what Harusuke Hada was feeling.
The two Uesugi and Hojo families fought, and although each had its own plans, in the end it was still a battle between heroes and heroines on the battlefield, with real swords and guns.
But Yoshigami Shiba was different. He held a royal white flag and called himself the Elder of the Genji. He loved the people like his own son in everything he said, and he did not want to be stained with blood when he killed someone.
A chill rushed from the soles of his feet to the Tenreigai. Ashikaga Yoshiji's lips were trembling, but he still couldn't say a bad word about Yoshigami.
I could only complain to myself: when mortals fight, why does this fairy brother come to join in the fun?
Ashikaga Yoshiji gasped repeatedly and was speechless for a moment. Kada Harusuke looked at her without saying anything, just to let her weigh it for herself and understand the power of it.
After a long while, Ashikaga Yoshiji nodded.
"I feel ashamed that Jinduo Temple is so generous and kind.
When we meet later, no matter what request he makes to care for the people, I will agree to it and will never embarrass Tsudo-don."
This was what Harusuke wanted from her, so he smiled and bowed.
"Kamakura-don Hidemei."
The two cowards looked at each other and smiled, and suddenly they found each other quite pleasing to the eye. They were both fallen from the world.
———
That night, Yiyin went to bed in Furukawa Castle's residence hall.
Today's meeting went smoothly beyond his expectation. Ashikaga Yoshiji was too flattering, and none of the hammering plans he had prepared were used.
This Kanto general actually took the initiative to recognize his self-proclaimed elder of the Genji family. You know, Ashikaga Yoshiaki in Kyoto is so bored that he doesn't mention it now, doesn't admit it, doesn't deny it, and keeps pretending to be confused.
The trinity of the pillar of the samurai family, the elder of the Genji family, and the direct descendants of the Kawachi Genji family are all exclusive titles belonging to the Ashikaga shogun.
The Kanto Shogun, as the Ashikaga branch and the second most powerful man in the world, actually caused trouble to the Ashikaga Shogun openly.
However, considering the discord between Ashikaga General and Kanto General, this is understandable. Kanto General is very willing to do anything that makes Ashikaga General unhappy.
However, Ashikaga Yoshiji not only recognized the elder Minamotoji, but also fully supported Yoshigan's proposition, issued an admonishment for peace in Kanto, and directly gave the right to supervise the implementation of the admonition to Yoshigan.
The situation was so smooth, it was like Yoshigan went to the market to buy five kilograms of pork hoping to get a 20% discount. Ashikaga Yoshiaki directly bought him ten kilograms plus a half discount, which actually made Yoshigan a little confused.
Although I don’t understand why Ashikaga Yoshiji is so humble and cooperative, don’t let the benefits that come to your door go to waste.
Yoshihiro simply took over the leadership of Kanto All Quiet and completed the final round of his new Kanto strategy.
His soft knife of justice finally penetrated the core area of Kanhachishu, the middle and lower reaches of the Tone River plain area, reasonably and legally.
After reversing the bad situation after the collapse of the Kanto Strategy, Yiyin finally breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to return. At this moment, he suddenly realized a serious problem.
On the way here, Yiyin felt so happy all the way.
From Numata Castle Uesugi Teruhora, to Dahu Castle Island Sheng Meng, and now to the coquettish Yukimori Yamanaka next to me. With the protection of Kamao Clan Village, this little life has been quite beautiful.
But once you turn back, this road will become a disaster. The Echigo Mountains are covered with snow in winter, where should Yoshigan choose to spend the winter?
No matter where he goes, no matter where he goes, whether it's Dahu Castle where Shima Katsuo is located, or Numata Castle where Uesugi Terutora is located, Yamanaka Yukimori around him becomes a time bomb.
At that time, the lookout girl from Kamao clan may not be effective. After much thinking, for the sake of his own happy life, Yoshihiro must get rid of Yamanaka Yukimori first.
Tossing and turning, he began to worry again about what excuse he could use to let Yamanaka Yukimori take the path across the mountain range and return to Tomi Castle first.
The two of them were as sweet as honey just now, so they can't be business-like now with a straight face and tell people to get out. It's like pulling a * ruthlessly, isn't it good?
Yoshigan was so distressed that he could think of a way to send Yamanaka Yukimori away justifiably, as if he had forgotten the beautiful time the two had spent together in the past few days.
Ha, man.
———
The situation in Kanto has eased, and Yoshihiro Shiba's biggest concern that Teruhora Uesugi will be driven out of Kanpachi, causing the system mission to fail, has dissipated.
While he was worrying about where to go, the Settsu strategy jointly launched by Ashikaga Oda and Ashikaga Oda in recent days was gradually coming to an end.
As autumn turns to winter, Kyoto becomes increasingly desolate.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki, who had just returned from Settsu Kingdom, was conferred the title of Three Guardians of Settsu and accepted the surrender of Miyoshi Yoshitsugu.
After many years of decline, the shogunate seemed to have once again ushered in a moment of glory. The Rokkaku and Miyoshi families that held the shogunate hostage all declined.
The faces of the shogunate warriors became more reserved and proud, as if the good old days when the shogunate controlled the power of the world had returned.
Akechi Mitsuhide, who was appointed as the garrison of Kyoto, watched the excitement of the shogunate with cold eyes, but regarded this scene as a reflection of the shogunate's demise.
There is rarely heavy snowfall in Kyoto, and the temperature in the basin is bitterly cold compared to Kanto, making it much more comfortable.
Akechi Mitsuhide, who was staying at Shiba Mansion, was drinking tea with Honda Masanobu in the tea room. It was very pleasant to hold tea soup in the warm winter sun.
Honda Masanobu was exploited by Akechi Mitsuhide and played a bad role in Miyoshi Shangluo, which defrauded Matsunagahide.
Afterwards, in order to save her life, she had no choice but to seek refuge with Akechi Mitsuhide and accept his protection.
Of course Matsunagahide knew the whereabouts of the retainer who had run away from his family, but the inside story of Miyoshi's visit to Luka was kept closely guarded by all parties. The Shiba family was not in a position to offend, so they could only reluctantly let Honda Masanobu go.
Akechi Mitsuhide really valued Honda Masanobu, and most of the things she did secretly were destructive means of giving birth to a daughter without having sex.
She couldn't trust ordinary retainers, but Honda Masaru, a smart guy with no escape route, made her feel more at ease.
The two of them sat quietly in the tea room, and cheers or two came from outside from time to time.
The Shiba family was the top nobleman of the shogunate. The mansion that Ashikaga Yoshiteru rewarded was located in the core city of the high-ranking samurai family.
This time the shogunate was proud and proud in Settsu Province, everyone in the shogunate was excited, and the atmosphere this winter was much more cheerful.
Another burst of laughter passed by in the wind. Akechi Mitsuhide put down the tea soup in his hand, curled his delicate fingers in his sleeves, and said with a smile.
"It's been two days since the day when the general conferred the title of Guardian of Settsu III. I didn't expect that there are still celebrations outside."
Honda Masanobu carefully considered Akechi Mitsuhide's thoughts. This master seemed elegant, gentle and harmless, but in fact the entire Kyoto samurai family combined might not be able to poison her, so she had to be treated with caution.
"The success of the Settsu strategy exceeded everyone's imagination, and the general was recognized by most of the samurai in the shogunate and secured his position.
Of course, the Ashikaga samurai family had to publicize such a great thing to build momentum for the general and offset the previous negative impact.
I heard that His Highness Amahatakeyama and Ninagawa-sama are under great pressure these days, and they have come to see you several times."
Akechi Mitsuhide smiled and said.
"Miyoshi Yoshitsugu is useless. The Battle of Settsu exposed all the Miyoshi family's background. The Miyoshi family that frightened the shogunate no longer exists.
Oda-dono missed a move in his chess game, hoping to make the bandit self-respecting, but with a slight push, the bandit fell down on his own, unable to help him up, thus giving the general an advantage.
Originally, in the shogunate, His Highness Hatakeyama, Lord Ninagawa and others were secretly restraining the general. Now that the Settsu strategy was completed, Wada Weimasa and other Ashikaga faction chickens and dogs ascended to heaven, and the general's prestige was greatly enhanced.
One thing goes another, isn't it the turn of His Highness Hatakeyama, the new leader, to be under pressure?
In order to monopolize the title of direct descendant of the Genji family in Kawachi, the general used disgraceful means to drive away Tsuta-den. It is reasonable for His Highness Hatakeyama to deliberately embarrass the general because of his great favor from Tsuta-den.
But now that the shogun has secured his position, Tsuta-den is far away in Kanto and has yet to return, and the Hatakeyama clan only has half of Hanoi's foundation, what can they do to fight against the shogun who has completed the Settsu strategy and is at the peak of his prestige?
Looking for me? What can I do?
The general has granted me the garrison position in Kyoto, so I have to be grateful. I cannot let her down and I cannot be ungrateful."
Honda Masanobu also had great admiration for Akechi Mitsuhide. This Shiba minister really danced on three eggs, and his dance steps were very enchanting.
Yoshigan Shiba continued to reuse her despite the past suspicion of Ashikaga Yoshiteru's murder. Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Oda Nobunaga also looked at her differently.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki gave him the post of garrison in Kyoto, and Oda Nobunaga's husband had already sent a letter and recognized her as his cheap cousin.
When it comes to being a good dancer with long sleeves, no one in the world can surpass him.
Honda Masanobu was not even sure who Shiba Shiba was loyal to? So she was extremely careful when speaking, lest she would fall on the wrong side and be classified as untrustworthy.
After thinking about it, Honda Masanobu said.
"Are you just going to watch His Highness Hatakeyama and the others suffer? The Kyoto shogunate becomes the shogun's one-spoken hall?"
Akechi Mitsuhide sighed.
"What's the use of being called a female in the shogunate?
Today's shogunate is not the powerful shogunate of the past. With an order, the whole country will follow. The general is just doing a dojo in a snail shell to amuse himself.
Speaking of which, our new general is really interesting.
Prince Tsuta and Prince Oda came to Luo to support her in becoming a general, but they were feared and alienated by her one after another. She was really not afraid that her actions would chill the hearts of the martial arts in the world.
Although the act of smearing the reputation of the Tsuta-den Temple was a bad idea, the name of the direct descendant of the Genji family in Kawachi was of great importance, so it was excusable.
His Highness Oda's strategy for Settsu this time was to provide food and troops, and he wholeheartedly helped the shogunate to avenge the ancestors and attack the Miyoshi family. Even though the Oda family had some selfish motives, it was a good deal.
However, the general negotiated privately and allowed Miyoshi Yoshitsugu to surrender. This was treating His Highness Oda as a fool.
What kind of woman is the most disgusting? To force a good woman to be good and to encourage a good woman to be good.
Our new general. She met her first love while visiting a brothel and went out to make money for the first time. She felt ten times more uncomfortable.
I don’t know whether it is better to pay first and force the good person to give Chang a good mood? Or first to persuade Chang Chang to be a good person and pretend to be a serious person?
Tsuta-den wants to be driven away. His Majesty Oda gained almost no benefit from the Settsu strategy. All the benefits were usurped by the young people who followed the general.
When you say that the whole shogunate is happy, are they happy that the general is reviving the shogunate? Or are they happy that their family can make more money in Settsu?"
Honda Masanobu smiled bitterly and shook his head. She was now sure that Mitsuhide Akechi was not loyal to Ashikaga Yoshiaki. Her ridicule of Ashikaga Yoshiaki was too vivid, it could be said that it was profound and extremely mean.
In this guide to Settsu, the food scene of the shogunate is really ugly.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki was scolded for those who benefited from it, such as Wada Weimasa. Apart from a false reputation that was respected by everyone in the shogunate, he did not get anything real. He also turned against Oda Nobunaga and became estranged.
His Highness Oda, a two-million-koku daimyo, worked hard for Shogun Kamiro to succeed him, but he ended up like this. No matter who in the outer domain is willing to be loyal to the shogunate, he must consider whether it is worth it.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki really lost the watermelon and picked up the sesame seeds, and he kept having fun. No wonder Akechi Mitsuhide looked down on her.
Honda Masanobu was not Akechi Mitsuhide. Even if she agreed in her heart, she could not smear the general Ashikaga Yoshiaki with her words, so she could only smile.
"Generals are everywhere, so it is difficult to cover everything. There are always choices to make when doing things.
Rather than taking advantage of the Oda clan, it is better to win over the shogunate's own people to facilitate governance.
This is also understandable.”
Akechi Mitsuhide smiled slightly.
"You are good at talking. If everyone thinks like you, the world will be really peaceful. Everyone will not fight or fight, burn themselves for the shogunate, and live like a saint.
Throughout your life, you should not worry about food and clothing, or think about your heirs. Your mind will be filled with dedication. If there were more fools like this, the shogunate would be able to rule for tens of thousands of years.
Unfortunately, in today's world, there are too many liars and not enough fools, and it is not easy to deceive people.
In this way, the general still expects others to be grateful and think well of her? Haha, I wonder if others are stupid or she is stupid?
Matsunaga Hide was almost going crazy. Originally, she was still hesitating between the general and His Highness Oda. Now she didn't need to think too much. She directly took refuge in His Highness Oda and was willing to be a lackey of Oda's sect.
Thinking about it, before the Settsu strategy, she still controlled most of the island counties of Settsu country. That was the grace given to her by Miyoshi Nagakei.
Now she is actively helping the shogunate and counterattacking the Miyoshi family. Not only did she not get any benefits, but she was guarded by Wada Yaomasa, the newly minted Higashi Settsu, and took away her territory within the Settsu world.
The general's virtue is far inferior to that of the Three Good Lords, so it's no wonder that Song Yongxiu stole the chicken but lost the rice, and felt so regretful that he wanted to hit the wall."
Honda Masanobu was originally Matsunagahide's retainer and had some knowledge of the situation in Settsu. She nodded and sighed.
"General, this matter was indeed handled inappropriately, and there is also a dispute at the Ikeda family.
It is said that shortly after the death of the Ikeda family governor, Ikeda Katsumasa, a member of the same clan, conspired with Wada Weimasa to become one of the three guardians of Settsu and succeeded the Ikeda family governor.
The important minister of the family, Araki Murashige, was not convinced, and she married the son of the previous family governor, who was a powerful member of the Ikeda family. This conflict caused quite a stir."
Akechi Mitsuhide glanced at Honda Masanobu and smiled.
"Your news is delayed, Araki Murashige has already left for Ibaraki Castle.
His Majesty Oda sent troops to seize Tsu this time, and stopped after reaching Ibaraki Castle. I don’t know what path Araki Murashige took, but His Majesty Oda took a fancy to it and gave it to Ibaraki Castle.
Katsunaga Ikeda was very unhappy. Once Oda's army withdrew, Settsu Kingdom would be in good hands.
It is impossible for the Oda army to stay in Settsu country for a long time. The North Ise samurai family is dependent on snakes and rats, and the mother and daughter of Minami Omi Rokkaku are showing signs of resurgence.
If there is a fire in the backyard, it will be difficult for Oda-sama."
Honda Masanobu nodded, knowing that the game between Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Oda Nobunaga had begun.