Since both the Shiba family and the Ninagawa family are loyal to the Shogun, they have a lot in common and can talk about many things.
Ninagawa himself made an impassioned speech.
"Sanhao Changqing has wild ambitions. If she succeeds in the recent wars and becomes the shogunate, where will she be placed as a general?
Some ministers are so stupid that they actually want to lure a wolf into their house!
I, the Ninagawa family, are favored by the Ashikaga Shogun, and have held the position of acting official for generations.
The king's kindness is profound and there is no way to repay it. Only by being loyal to the king and serving him to the death can he live up to the king's expectations."
After Ninagawa himself finished speaking, he looked eagerly at Shiba Yoshigan, waiting for his response.
She has made her position clear.
Loyal Lord, I hate Miyoshi, the Ise family is stupid, now I have to wait for Shiba Yiyin's price.
Let’s see how much the Ninagawa family is worth in the eyes of the Lord Shiba, and whether they are worthy enough to keep their own territory.
Yiyin nodded with satisfaction.
"Ninagawa-sama understands justice well. I see that the Ninagawa family has lived in Funai County, Tamba Province.
It’s just the right time to keep an eye on the Three Good Houses and maintain the tranquility of the northern part of Mountain City Country.”
Yiyin told the truth.
The Hatano family's residence, Hachigami Castle, is in the west of Tamba, while the rule in the east is relatively weak.
Funai County is located east of Tamba, just above Yamajo Province.
As important ministers of the shogunate, the Ninagawa family has lived in Funai County Hokineji Castle for generations and is a local leader with high prestige.
Her family is really the first choice to be alert to whether the Miyoshi family is invading from Tamba.
But will the Miyoshi family really invade from Tamba's army? It's unlikely.
Tamba is mountainous, and logistical transportation is far less convenient than Settsu's Yodogawa water transportation.
It is feasible to divert troops to Danbo, but if we really need to send out a large army, it will be difficult for the mountain roads to support the transportation line.
Yoshigan understands this, and so does Ninagawa Akashi, but everyone is pretending to be confused.
What Yoshigan wants is for the Ninagawa family to come forward on behalf of the shogunate and bring up the negotiation again, so as not to damage the general's face and ease the tense relationship between him and the shogunate.
The Ninagawa family is even simpler. As long as they can keep their own territory, they can trade anything.
Yiyin can negotiate business with such ministers, but cannot trust them.
One day, if a buyer offers a higher price, her family will change hands and sell the Sibo family.
In the long run, the right way is to run the three-family alliance of Hosokawa, Shiba, and Mibuchi.
However, at this time, both parties still enjoyed themselves as host and guest, and reached a tacit understanding.
Said Ninagawa Takashi.
"I'm going to see Mr. Gongfang right away.
I heard that Mr. Wada Weizheng has been summoned by the general to speak, so it is a good time to meet him."
Yoshihiro couldn't help but glance at Mitsuhide Akechi, and seeing her kowtow slightly, he thought to himself, "It's so dangerous."
As expected, Ashikaga Yoshiteru still wanted to negotiate, so he spoke to Wada Weimasa, the shogunate envoy.
If Yoshino insists on being strong and waiting for the Miyoshi family to bow, it will be on the opposite side of Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
If the ministers listen to the general, the newly established strength of the Shiba family will collapse in an instant, and they will inevitably be looked down upon in the future.
It would be even more troublesome if the ministers were afraid of Yiyin, dared not bring up negotiations, and left the general alone.
The shogun will doubt whether his prestige can still control the shogunate and whether the Shiba family has become too powerful and threatens the rule of the Ashikaga family.
No matter which outcome, it will be a big trouble for the Spo family.
Fortunately, the Ninagawa family did have deep roots in the shogunate, and they all knew about Wada Weimasa being summoned by the shogun.
Of course Yiyin hopes that this matter will be resolved as soon as possible, so he said.
"Since Ninagawa-sama is going to meet the general, I won't bother you anymore.
I just hope you understand that what we are seeking is negotiation, not begging for peace, and the shogunate’s face needs to be taken into consideration.”
Ninagawa himself understood and answered.
"This time, Mr. Wada Weizheng is on an envoy trip. He only talks about war or not, not peace or discord."
Yoshigan nodded with satisfaction and bowed to Ninagawa himself.
"My lord, thank you for your hard work. Shiba Yiyin takes his leave."
When Ninagawa personally paid an audience, Wada Weimasa was still in a stalemate with Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
The general's face was already very ugly.
"Mr. Gongfang is well."
Ashikaga Yoshiki glanced at her and asked.
"Ninagawa-hime, what's wrong with you?"
Although the general was unhappy about Ninagawa himself, his attitude was quite good.
"Yes, Lord Gongfang, I'm here to negotiate about the Sanhao family."
Ashikaga Yoshiteru was surprised that Ninagawa himself dared to initiate negotiations?
Wada Weimasa was also surprised. The Ninagawa family is so strong?
Ninagawa Makoyo said slowly.
"Just now, Shiba Yu came to talk to me and talked about negotiations. He also felt a little regretful.
Ozen's original intention was that he could not understand Ise Sadakyō's disrespect for Lord Kōkata, and had no objection to the negotiation itself.
It was only because the tone of the rebuke was too harsh and I was afraid of damaging the harmony in the shogunate that I came to explain to me."
Ashikaga Yoshiki narrowed his eyes slightly as he listened, and Shiba Yoshigan changed his tune.
Previously, he emphasized the initiative and was unwilling to initiate negotiations before the Sanhao family, thus lowering his stance.
After a while, my attitude softened. Did you notice my difficulties? Did you take the initiative to ease up with the ministers?
If you take it seriously, Mr. Yiyin is indeed an exquisite and lovely person who knows how to consider my heart.
Her expression softened and she looked at Wada Weimasa.
Wada Weimasa was also stunned and asked Ninagawa himself.
"Is the imperial concubine really saying that?"
Of course, Yoshihiro Shiba didn't say that. He only talked about providing benefits to the Ninagawa family and asked Ninagawa himself to come forward to promote the negotiations and continue them.
Ninagawa answered with a serious face.
"Every sentence is true.
The emperor is just worried that the Mihaoshi family is arrogant and does not appreciate the general's kindness, which will lead to a deadlock in the negotiations."
Wada Weimasa nodded.
"Yes, if you take too much initiative, the Sanhao family may not be willing to appreciate it."
As long as Shiba Yiyin did not object, Wada Weimasa would have the courage to send an envoy to negotiate for the Three Good Eternal Life.
Ashikaga Yoshiki also thought it was reasonable and asked.
"How do you think we should talk about it?"
Said Ninagawa.
"I only ask whether the three good people will fight in Changqing or not, and don't mention whether there is peace or discord."
Ashikaga Yoshiki listened to his thoughts and nodded silently.
If you mention harmony, you will inevitably be suspected of begging for peace. But when you ask whether Sanhao Changqing is still fighting, the momentum is different.
"Well said, that's how it should be."
Ashikaga Yoshiteru looked at Wada Weimasa and said.
"Please ask Heda Ji to send an envoy to Miyoshi Changqing's army and ask that traitor. If she doesn't advance or retreat, where will she fight or not?"
Wada Weizheng fell to the ground to accept orders. She was good at diplomacy and knew how to handle things appropriately.
After she left, Ashikaga Yoshiteru said a few words of intimacy to Ninagawa himself before letting her leave.
Looking at her back, he nodded with satisfaction.
Compared to Ise Sakyo's peace negotiations, Ninagawa himself finally stood on the side of the general and said a few words that a minister should say.
There are still loyal ministers in the shogunate.
Ashikaga Yoshiteru had already begun to consider how to use the Ninagawa family to offset the political power of the Ise family after the war.
She had always been arrogant, but she had ignored that Ninagawa had been silent a while ago. Why did Yoshigan Shiba get involved in doing things as soon as he talked to her?
Ashikaga Yoshiteru was not aware of it yet. He just thought that Yoshigan Ushiba was well-behaved, so in his spare time, he carefully considered the possibility of Ashikaga getting married.
Sibo Yiyin is outstanding in appearance and ability, and his temperament is also tenacious.
The shogunate declined, and Ashikaga Yoshiteru could not support himself alone.
If you can really marry such an outstanding Odaisho, and your husband and wife are of the same mind, it may not be impossible to revive the shogunate.
The thought made her heart feel hot, and Ashikaga Yoshiki's eyes flashed seductively, and his tongue unconsciously licked the corner of his mouth.
The worst case scenario is to have a few more daughters and let one of them inherit the Shiba family business. The vow of Shiba Yiyin to revive the Shiba family will be fulfilled.
