Yiyin casually teased Akechi Mitsuhide, venting his resentment, and changed the topic.
"You can control the details of the negotiation yourself. I also allow her to associate with Oda Nobunaga's admiration.
The key point is, don't procrastinate for too long.
The situation in Kanto has begun to become unstable. Before Oda Nobunaga knows about it, we must complete the negotiations as soon as possible to avoid any complications."
Akechi Mitsuhide was stunned and asked.
"Your Majesty, is there something going on at the Kanto Palace?"
Yiyin shook his head.
"It's okay in Kanhachishu. The Date family and the Satake family are fighting in the four counties of Aizu.
Date Masamune killed the Osaki family and scared off the Mogami family, hoping to capture the four Aizu prefectures before the Kanto Palace's attention turned back to Kanto.
The Eastern people in Kanhachishu are also unwilling to be left alone. The Satake family sent troops into the four counties of Aizu to confront each other. It is expected that a fight will start soon.
Humph, when the Guandong Waiting Office was distracted, all kinds of monsters and monsters jumped out."
Akechi Mitsuhide nodded.
"I understand. His Majesty Oda is under great pressure and wants to negotiate a ceasefire as soon as possible. This matter is not difficult to handle.
But there is one trouble that His Highness Oda deliberately mentioned."
"What is it?"
"Yixiang Zong."
Yoshigan looked at Mitsuhide Akechi and repeated.
"Yixiang Zong?"
Akechi Mitsuhide nodded.
"The Oda family and the Ichigo clan have formed a deadly feud, and there is absolutely no room for maneuver on either side.
The Shiba and Oda families intend to join forces to pacify the world, and His Highness Oda is a little concerned about your opinion of the Ichigo clan."
Yiyin frowned.
The relationship between Ishiyama Honganji Temple and the Shiba family is very good. In the final analysis, it lies in the Hokuriku Road trade route.
With the benefits of being connected by the Hokuriku Road trade route, Honganji Temple helped the Yoshibank a lot whether it was in Sakai Port or Hokuriku Road.
In this battle of Shiba Oda, the Ishiyama Honganji Temple not only provided money, but also asked the Zaiga followers of the Ichibashi sect to fully support the Shiba family.
Would it be a bit unkind if Yoshihiro chose to distance himself from the Ichibuki clan in order to have an affair with the Oda family? The most important thing is, would it affect the subsequent operation of the Hokuriku Road trade route?
Akechi Mitsuhide saw Yoshigan's hesitation and spoke to persuade him.
"Your Majesty, you and the Yixiang Sect are two people from different walks of life. Even if we cooperate in the interests of the Hokuriku Road trade route, in the long run, we will eventually go our separate ways.
You swore in front of the Yuwu Lake Formation that you would put the interests of the Wu family first throughout your life. You would move the world and move the world. If you ascended the throne and became a god, it would soon be known all over the world.
The Ishiyama Honganji Temple indulges the Ichiko clan and has the ultimate goal of establishing an earthly Buddhist kingdom. There are many conflicts between the temple leader of the Ichiko clan and the samurai leader of the local samurai family in various places.
You are already a leader admired by martial arts families all over the world. Sooner or later, the conflict between the Xiang Zong and the local martial arts families will come to your attention.
Instead of waiting for trouble to come to your door, it is better to take the initiative to cut off from Yixiang Zong to avoid being passive in the future.
Even though His Highness Oda has thousands of faults, he is very popular with the samurai family in terms of attacking the Ichikai clan.
Today, Mikawa has been suppressed, Ise has been suppressed, and Omi has been wiped out.
The main territory of the Ichiko sect is only the main mountain of Honganji Temple in Ishiyama. Kaga Echizen has always maintained its power, and its power is not as good as before.
With your current status and the current power of the Shiba family, Ishiyama Honganji Temple is no longer needed to protect the Hokuriku Road trade route.
In this case, why should we pay high dividends to Xiang Zong?
The Shiba and Oda families work hand in hand, and the benefits of the Hokurikudo trade route must be shared by the Oda family. If we don’t take the meat from the Ichiku clan, how can we have to pay for it ourselves?”
What Akechi Mitsuhide said makes sense, Yoshihiro actually doesn't like Ichibuki Mun either.
Regardless of whether it was the Yuezhong expedition or the subsequent Shishan Buddhist Association, the fanaticism, aggression, and extravagance of the Xiangzong made Yiyin very uncomfortable.
But in order to take care of the overall situation, he must be friends with Yixiang Zong. And today, does he have to give up Yixiang Zong in order to take care of the overall situation?
Yoshigan thought for a while and said to Akechi Mitsuhide.
"You previously united the three major sects of Buddhism to advocate for me. If I alienate myself from the Yixiang Sect at this time, will it affect the construction of Shinto?"
Akechi Mitsuhide smiled.
"As long as your Majesty is willing, you don't need to do anything, someone will naturally do it for you.
In the secular world, the feud between the Ichiki clan and the Oda family is as deep as the sea. His Highness Oda is free to deal with the Ichiki clan first.
In terms of belief, the Tiantai Sect and the Shingon Sect actually do not like the Ichixiang Sect, and they only use the Ixiang Sect as a watchdog to prevent the invasion of the Nanman Sect.
If you, the patron saint of Buddhism, can ensure that the interests of the Tiantai Sect and the Shingon Sect are not infringed upon by the Nanman Sect, the Tiantai Sect and the Shingon Sect will not hesitate to kick out the heresy of the Ichixiang Sect.
The Battle of Shiba Oda has come to an end, and the matter of Master Tenkai succeeding as Master of the Tendai Sect should also be put on the agenda.
The Shingon Sect has long planned to let Master Changkaku rise to a higher level and serve as the leader of the sect.
Since these two masters have come forward to make things difficult for Honganji Temple, there is no need for you to be regarded as evildoers.
You just need to pretend to be in a dilemma and not help each other. After all, we are all friends, and it is not appropriate for you to help anyone."
Yoshihiro watched Mitsuhide Akechi say these words with a smile, and felt cold in his heart.
This dark fox is full of bad intentions. In order to unite with the Oda family, he has clearly calculated the Ichigo clan. It can be said that he has broken the bones and sucked out the last bit of use value, and he can also pretend to be a white lotus.
The Ichikai clan has been cooperating with the Shiba family for a long time, and Akechi Mitsuhide is a frequent visitor to Ishiyama Honganji Temple. If Honganji Mianru knows that Akechi Mitsuhide is such a good friend, she will be strangled to death.
Akechi Mitsuhide's eyes moved and he smiled elegantly.
"What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Yiyin said coldly.
"I do not know anything."
Akechi Mitsuhide kowtowed to the ground, said goodbye and left. Yiyin looked at her back with complicated eyes.
People in the arena involuntarily.
Yiyin doesn't like the way he looks now, but he has too many responsibilities to tolerate being merciful.
It would be good if he could protect himself and the people around him. For a fair-weather friend like Ishiyama Honganji who is destined to have conflicts, even if he is unwilling to break up, someone will push him to leave.
———
Akechi Mitsuhide came out of the residence hall and was greeted by Hosokawa Fujitaka who was waiting outside.
"How about it?"
Akechi Mitsuhide smiled.
"It's time to negotiate."
Hosokawa Fujitaka shook his head.
"The result still needs to be discussed."
Akechi Mitsuhide motioned for her to go out.
"Be content, the Oda family are not small fish and shrimps, and it is great to have such a result.
And with this victory, the Izumi-Hosokawa family is already within your grasp, right?"
Hosokawa Fujitaka followed her, talking as she walked.
"The disobedient people have been sorted out. It's time to ask the two mothers to take care of themselves."
Akechi Mitsuhide looked back at her.
"Where's your troublesome sister?"
Hosokawa Fujitaka's eyes flashed.
"Keep her up, she is the Guardian of Kitakawachi after all."
Akechi Mitsuhide shook his head slightly, understanding the plight of Hosokawa Fujitaka.
Although Mibuchi Fujihide sent people to ambush Hosokawa Fujitaka, they failed in the end.
If Fujitaka Hosokawa does too much and chills the two mothers, there may be problems with the transfer of power in the Izumi-Hosokawa family.
Moreover, there is Yoshigan Shiba on it. Mibuchi Fujihide's position as guardian of Kitakogenchi was given by Yoshigan Shiba. Letting her die suddenly would be an embarrassment to the Lord.
As Fujitaka Hosokawa said, the most appropriate way is to imprison him.
Akechi Mitsuhide nodded.
"As long as you know it well, congratulations, the Hosokawa-Mibuchi family is reunited. You, the Izumi Hosokawa family governor, are in a very powerful position."
Akechi Mitsuhide's words were true, the Hosokawa-Mibuchi family was reunited, and Hosokawa Fujitaka, the Izumi Hosokawa family governor, already owned the Izumi Kingdom and the North Kawachi Territory of more than 200,000 koku.
In addition, Hosokawa Fujitaka controlled the customs and commercial tax of Sakai Port, which resulted in considerable profits.
Through the Battle of Yuwu Lake, dissidents in the family were eradicated, and Hosokawa Fujitaka became the strongest ally of the Shiba family in recent times.
Hosokawa Fujitaka said proudly.
"This is all thanks to Jindoden."
At this time, Hosokawa Fujitaka no longer had the hesitation he had before. She became a best friend with Akechi Mitsuhide and was so powerful that even Shiba Yoshigan had to pay attention to her feelings.
Although she cannot marry Yoshigan Shiba, she has climbed onto the bed of the living god and is waiting to give birth to a descendant of the god in her belly, so that the Izumi-Hosokawa family will follow the Shiba family to prosperity for generations.
Hosokawa Fujitaka was very satisfied with the status quo, and he also cleared up his old grudges against Akechi Mitsuhide, a close friend whom he had hated for many years.
Akechi Mitsuhide felt a little bit of disdain in his heart. Her PUA over the years had finally turned Hosokawa Fujitaka, a wealthy and noble daughter, into a loyal and licking dog of Shiba Yoshigan.
The two chatted and laughed and walked outside, where Hatamoto and Zhanma were waiting respectfully.
Hosokawa Fujitaka said.
"Yoshitsugi Miyoshi is waiting for you in my camp. He said that he has something urgent to see you, and he doesn't know how he asked me to come here."
Akechi Mitsuhide nodded.
"I told her that if there is an emergency, I will go find you when I am not around.
Let's go and see our great and loyal minister with outstanding merits. I hope she can make new contributions to Jindo Hall."
Miyoshi Yoshitsugi is a decent person.
When Yiyin went to Luo to raise the flag of righteousness, she was the first to respond. When the war began at Yuwu Lake, she was the first to take action. When the war was over and rewards were given for merit, her share was indispensable.
This family governor, who had been abandoned by the three good retainers of the Four Kingdoms, miraculously rose to prominence in recent years and became prosperous.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugi's brains and martial arts are actually not bad, but the internal fighting in Miyoshi's family is too fierce, and she, a young girl, can't play. After being punished from inside and outside for these years, she finally understands and can play.
No, the Shiba and Oda families are at war, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu shines brightly, and the future is promising.
In private, Ashikaga Yoshiaki has been secretly in contact with Miyoshi Yoshitsugu, but the poor man does not know that he has long been sold by Miyoshi Yoshitsugu to Akechi Mitsuhide.
There was a hint of ridicule in the corner of Hosokawa Fujitaka's mouth.
"What bad idea are you having again?"
"I'll tell you on the way."
Akechi Mitsuhide and Hosokawa Fujitaka looked at each other and smiled, mounted their horses and whipped out of the city.
———
The Hosokawa Army was the first wave of troops to attack the Iwasaki Mountain defense line. It suffered many casualties in the repeated battles, and it was also a great achievement for its hard work.
Hosokawa Fujitaka used the blood of dissidents in his family to stain his achievements and enhance his power, which was considered a good trick.
This time, the recent coalition forces partially retreated, and the Hosokawa Army followed suit and retreated for repairs, then stationed themselves not far from Yanjin City.
Akechi Mitsuhide and Hosokawa Fujitaka arrived at the Hosokawa camp. Miyoshi Yoshitsugu had been waiting in the camp for a long time. When he saw the two arriving, he quickly saluted.
Akechi Mitsuhide helped her up and said with a smile.
"Miami Ji, you don't need to be polite.
You are the great hero of this joint battle. Jindo-den is full of praise for you in front of me. I want to congratulate you in advance. You will have a bright future in the future."
Miyoshi Yoshitsugi was very happy when he heard this.
"Your Majesty, I am very complimentary. The foreign ministers were once ignorant and raised their troops to fight against the heavenly army. Now I am honored to have the opportunity to fight for the righteousness of the Wu family."
In fact, Yoshihiro Shiba has been in so much trouble these days that he can't even deal with it, so he has no time to think about Miyoshi Yoshitsugi.
But Mitsuhide Akechi knew that the kindness of Isba Yoshigami would never be treated badly by Miyoshi Yoshitsugi, a man of recent righteousness, so he simply started to brag about it.
From now on, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu will be greatly rewarded, and he will have to remember the favor given by Akechi Mitsuhide at the imperial court. As for whether this favor is real, who cares?
The most important thing for Miyoshi Yoshitsune, a rebel Hime samurai with a tainted background, was to establish a good relationship with the important officials of the Shiba family and find a backer.
Regardless of whether Akechi Mitsuhide really spoke for her, as long as the other party showed goodwill, she had to continue to close the relationship between the two parties.
Over the years, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu was tricked by Matsunaga Hide, the Miyoshi trio, the Miyoshi family's important ministers, and even Ashikaga Yoshiaki's Gouchi Sho, and he finally understood how to live in the trap.
Akechi Mitsuhide also likes Miyoshi Yoshitsugu's current cleverness. Talking to smart people saves worry and effort.
The three of them exchanged a few words and sat down each. Akechi Mitsuhide glanced at Hosokawa Fujitaka, and Hosokawa Fujitaka asked.
"Miyoshi-hime, I heard that Nijo Castle has been writing to you these days. Is this possible?"
Hosokawa Fujitaka's tone is a bit harsh, and he is just trying to make a fool of himself.
Akechi Mitsuhide smiled.
"Fujitaka please stop talking nonsense.
Miyoshiji was deprived of her home by the general's imperial letter, so she had no choice but to live in Beihe Nei as a city lord.
How could she have close contact with Nijo Castle? The general had tricked her once, could she fall into the trap again?
Miyoshihime has already read those letters from Nijo Castle to me, they are nothing more than words of goodwill from Yagyu Sogan, the great chief minister, and have nothing to do with the general."
Miyoshi Yoshitsugi bowed solemnly and said.
"Your Highness Hosokawa, Sir Akechi, when I raised my troops to Luo to fight against the heavenly army with the Imperial Letter, I deserved death.
It was Tsuta-den who restored my innocence and allowed me to perform meritorious service in Kitakawa. I am so grateful that I am willing to be the eagle dog of Tsuta-den in this life. How dare I collude with Nijo Castle again.
But this thing is strange. Mr. Gongfang did not come forward himself, but asked Yagyu Sogan to write to me. I wonder what kind of medicine is buried in the gourd."
It's annoying to say that Miyoshi Yoshitsugu is the successor of Miyoshi Nagakei and the orthodox heir of the Miyoshi family. Although the family business has failed, his dignity is still there.
Not to mention that Ashikaga Yoshiaki didn't recognize the Gouchi Sho, which had already tricked her into trying to trick her, let's just say that Ashikaga Yoshiaki actually asked Daimatosuke to communicate with her. Who are you looking down on?
What is an Omatatsu? It's just a dog of the Ashikaga Shogun.
When the Ashikaga Shogun was powerful, the lackeys in front of the Utopians would naturally be feared, but now, the Ashikaga Shogun himself has become a mascot, not to mention the dog in front of Utopia.
Miyoshi Yoshiaki succeeded him as the governor of the Miyoshi family, and his status was far different from that of Yagyu Muneyan. Ashikaga Yoshiaki's move was really rude.
