The Seta River is the only river flowing out of Lake Biwa and runs along the south bank of Lake Biwa.
Head to Kyoto in a small U-shaped arc and cross the countryside of Kyoto to Toba Fushimi.
Further east is the Yodogawa River.
The Seta River and Yodogawa waterways south of Kyoto are important waterway transportation and logistics guarantees for the Kyoto Basin to become a commercial center in recent years.
Shima Katsuo sent troops from Kitadawa and headed north along the Kizugawa River, passed Mount Kasagi and entered Yamashiro Province. After breaking away from the river and heading north for a while, we reached the south bank of the Seta River.
At this time, Akechi Mitsuhide had been waiting for a long time at Toba on the north shore.
The two of them had no time to chat, so Akechi Mitsuhide said directly.
"Governor Asai has agreed to provide you with supplies on the north shore of Lake Biwa, and the ships are ready. We can set off immediately.
Duke Sotechi of Echizen Asakura intends to get close to his lord, so he can seek her support after entering Echizen Kingdom."
Shima Sheng nodded fiercely.
"This time I am coming with one person and two horses to supply supplies for five days in Kitaomia River. I will quickly head north to Echizen.
As long as Lord Zongdi is as powerful as the rumors say and can help me cross the border, I will cross the border quickly.
As for Kaga Ichikou Mun..."
Akechi Mitsuhide said.
"Suzuki Shigehide has convinced Honganji Kenjo that he will not make it difficult for my family to cross the Hokuriku Expressway.
If you encounter difficulties when arriving in Kaga, you can contact the owner of Obobobo, Shimomo Yorijun.
Ishiyama Honganji Temple has rushed to report that you have arrived, and she should also know about it."
Shima Sheng nodded fiercely.
"In this way, I can arrive in Vietnam within six days."
One day's journey by water, and three to four hundred miles after landing, there were many martial arts families along the way.
Negotiating and traveling at the same time, six days was already the limit, and Akechi Mitsuhide couldn't ask for more.
She turned back and took the two items from the attendant's hands, carefully handed them to Dao Shengmeng with both hands, and said.
"The imperial edict is proof of your transit, proving that you are the rear group of the envoy's subsequent departure.
Be careful in your negotiations along the way, and don't be impatient and cause trouble. A strong dragon will not overwhelm a local snake, and there is no time to argue with them.
Time is of the essence, so as long as we are given clearance and allowed to cross the border, all things must be tolerated."
"I see."
"General, bring your sword to the Lord. This is a treasure given by Lord Gongfang for personal protection."
Shima Sheng was stunned for a moment, looking at Yu Jian with a complicated expression. All kinds of thoughts were rolling in his heart, and he even forgot to pick it up for a moment.
Does Your Highness still want to marry into the Imperial Palace? My love is just a dream, like a flower in the mirror.
Seeing her hesitation, Akechi Mitsuhide felt angry in his heart and scolded her regardless of their equal status.
"Daosheng Meng! You haven't picked up the sword yet!"
The king is humiliating and his ministers die, the king is in danger and his ministers are worried, how long has this happened, and there are other messy things in mind!"
Dao Shengmeng's face turned red.
When Akechi Mitsuhide approached her to join forces, she agreed in order to have a chance of getting married.
Now his thoughts were naturally seen through by Akechi Mitsuhide, and he suddenly felt ashamed.
She has always thought of herself as a Ji warrior who understands righteousness and values righteousness, but her thoughts at this time were so dirty that she couldn't stand up to the publicity.
Feeling ashamed, he resolutely took the sword and said to Akechi Mitsuhide.
"Don't worry, I understand."
Akechi Mitsuhide nodded.
"The days are long and there will be opportunities."
She also didn't want to extinguish Dao Shengmeng's fantasy. It was the right time for her to be used in the master's attack on Guandong.
Why break her sweet dream and add unnecessary hidden dangers to the master.
Akechi Mitsuhide shouted out someone.
"Gamo clan township."
"Hi!"
A young girl came out from among the attendants behind her, also leading two horses, fully equipped.
"Lord Dao, this is the town of Pusheng clan, and we all came from Vietnam to report back the letter in three days.
She is familiar with the route and can be a guide. She has also met Zongdi and his daughter, so she can introduce you to them."
Shima Shengmeng looked at Kamao Clan's childish face and praised.
"Three days? You are truly a loyal and brave man!
Follow me, and we will go to the Lord together to lead his horse and hold his stool, and we will be clothed in sharp swords."
"Hi!"
Time was running out, so the two principals thought silently, thinking over whether there were any flaws in the matter.
For a moment, there was no objection.
Akechi Mitsuhide bowed deeply and said.
"Thank you for your hard work, please be sure to take the Lord out of danger."
Dao Shengmeng responded as a gift in return.
"Thank you for everything you have done. I will definitely protect Your Highness."
Having said this, it would be useless to say more, Dao Sheng suddenly turned around and shouted.
"Get on the boat! Let's go!"
"Hi!"
More than one hundred and seventy Ji warriors responded together, like spring thunder.
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Echizen Kingdom, Ichijo Valley Castle Castle Tower.
Asakura Yoshikage saw his younger sister Asakura Kagegage coming and said strangely.
"Why are you not watching the spring plowing in Daye County? What are you doing in Ichijogucheng?"
Asakura Jingjing smiled bitterly.
"I have to come. Not only am I here, but all the family governors in Chaocang are on their way.
I'm working hard without stopping, just to come here early so that you can be prepared."
Asakura Yoshikage said angrily.
"what happened!
Who allowed them to leave their territory and come to Yicheng Valley City regardless of the important spring plowing event? What a nonsense!"
Asakura Jingjing became more and more disappointed with this sister who had no self-awareness. Don't you know what you did?
she said.
"It was Duke Sotechi who sent envoys to inform all the families to come and convene a military review to deal with the strange Kaga Ichikou clan in the feudal state."
Asakura Yoshikage stood up from his seat and said angrily.
"How could she do this! Why didn't I know about this!
She is transgressing, she is going to rebel!"
Chaocang Jingjing lowered his head and sneered, "Zongdi's adopted daughter came to visit you, but you didn't even show your face, and just used Shifan to dismiss her on the way."
Now she is summoning each family, following the same example, and giving you a show of strength.
Sister, do you dare to scold her in front of everyone? Do you dare to cancel this review?
You do not dare.
At the scene, Asakura Jingjing answered calmly.
"Mr. Sotechi is not overstepping her bounds. As a member of the Asakura Army, she is in charge of military affairs. As long as it is a military council, she is qualified to convene it."
Of course Asakura Yoshikage knew this, she was just venting her fear.
The Asakura family's military executive has great power, and it is almost a position tailor-made for Asakura Sotetsu.
Unlike the military service that Yiyin granted Nizi Shengjiu in recent battles, it was just a temporary assignment.
Assist the general to manage logistics, provide strategies, and participate in military discussions.
Asakura Sotechi was in charge of the Asakura family's military power and was himself the general in charge of foreign campaigns.
Although after Asakura Yoshikage succeeded to the throne, Asakura Sotechi kept a low profile for a long time in order not to irritate the fifth-generation family governor and avoid the trouble of his great achievements.
But as long as she gets angry, all Asakura branch families will follow her lead. This is the prestige she has accumulated over three generations and has won every battle.
Asakura Yoshikage's contempt for Asakura Kageki angered the old woman who was protecting the calf, and slapped Asakura Yoshikage so hard that he became dizzy.
Compared with the furious sister in front of him, Asakura Jingjing was more curious about why Sodikong suddenly gained strength?
Although Asakura Sodai could trample Asakura Yoshikage under her feet, she could not abolish the family governor.
The Asakura family has been passed down for five generations, with nearly every succession of British masters, and has been blessed with profound blessings.
Even if Asakura's righteousness was unsatisfactory and his family management was mediocre, the group of retainers who were grateful for the blessings of the past generations was still there, and the Asakura clan could not turn the world upside down.
After all, she is old and won't live long.
When she passed away, given Asakura Yoshikage's temperament, her adopted daughter Asakura Kageki would also have a hard time.
Asakura Sotechi understood this truth, so he endured it again and again in order to leave some lasting memories after his death.
But this time, why can't she bear it anymore?
Asakura Kejing's heart moved, and he thought of the shogunate envoy who just passed through the border, the man who refused to show off his beauty to Kenshin Gong Shiba.
When the mission passed through the border, it proposed a military proposal to Zong Fengguo and Zong Di Gong. This...
She suddenly had a ridiculous idea. Was Zong Digong standing up for Duke Qianxin to attract Xiang Zong's attention?
For the sake of the Shiba family, he did not hesitate to offend the master's family governor and start a war. Is Zongdi Gong crazy?
Or she valued that young man and decided to give him a huge favor in exchange for protecting Asakura Kageki in the future.
Is that young man really so capable?
Asakura Jingjing regretted that he did not persuade his sister to meet him when he was crossing the border, so as to have a reference for assessing the situation.
Her eyes were deep, and she became more and more disappointed with the irritable sister in front of her. Her mind was deep, and she didn't know what she was thinking.