"I'm here to supervise the supplies transported by the merchants. In addition, His Highness Oda asked me to buy some muskets and go back."
Hideyoshi was very happy to meet Yoshigan and told him everything. The supplies she supervised were originally donations to be handed over to the Ashikaga family. Yoshigan was responsible for this, and she did not need to hide it.
After becoming the Ji Samurai, because she was petite and had not practiced any martial arts, she could only find other ways to find opportunities to climb up through her clever mind.
For example, her advice on buying and selling supplies and castle town management deepened Nobunaga's impression of her.
Nobunaga was sent here this time because he liked her quick thinking.
The Yoshi Bank had to donate a lot of materials when they went to Beijing. They were transported by the merchants, supervised by Hideyoshi, the Yoshi Bank presented the watches, and the Ashikaga family collected them themselves with the donated watches. The links were intertwined, eliminating any loopholes.
Nobunaga also had a keen sense of new things, and asked Hideyoshi to buy some iron cannons and return to Owari.
Owari's rural area was isolated, and merchants with valuable iron cannons wouldn't even think of transporting them there for sale.
Although iron cannons have many shortcomings, they are susceptible to moisture, have short range, slow loading, and cannot be ejected.
The advantages of easy training and strong armor penetration are also favored by martial artists.
All countries are at war, and the people's livelihood is in dire straits, which promotes military development. Old-fashioned tactics are constantly being broken by new ideas and new weapons, creating a different kind of prosperity.
He went to Kyoto with Hideyoshi, and after asking on the way, he learned that Hideyoshi followed the caravan to Kyoto via the Mino-Omi route, which was much easier to travel than the Yoshigan route.
However, the caravan had to do business along the way and could not move quickly. As a result, the two sides happened to meet each other on the road from Shancheng State to Beijing.
Hideyoshi has been inquiring about the price of iron cannons these days. She is quick-thinking and sees that the price is too high. She plans to wait until the donation is completed before going to Sakai Port.
It is close to Kii Province and close to the production area, so the price should be more affordable.
Listening to her talk, Yiyin felt envious. This is the kind of person who handles things. He considers all aspects carefully. No wonder Nobunaga appreciates her and comes to Beijing to work on things just these days.
There are many Ji warriors who are good at killing people, but there are far fewer who can save money for their family with their brains.
Seeing that they were chatting enthusiastically, the interests behind them did not like this short warrior Ji. Although he looked sincere and polite.
But Yiyi's intuition felt a deep coveting from her. Although there was no evidence, Yiyi could see the greed and desire for Yiyin from the depths of her eyes.
This person is not as magnanimous and simple as he seems on the outside, so be careful and use your interests to warn yourself.
We started on the road together and entered Kyoto in a few days.
"Lord Yoshigan, are you going to see General Ashikaga now? I'm so envious."
"How about you come too?"
For Hideyoshi, who was born as a servant, the shogun was the unseen peak of the samurai family. She wanted to climb higher and was full of envy that Yoshigan could meet the shogun.
"Is this really okay?"
Hideyoshi was overjoyed, but Yoshigan didn't care.
There is no difference between bringing one follower with money and two followers. They can't go inside anyway. They can secretly take a look at the general's appearance outside without beheading him.
At this time, in the Flower Palace, Ashikaga Yoshiteru was convening the ministers to discuss matters.
"The Rokkaku family has received news that the Asai family has torn up the treaty of surrender. Rokkaku Yoshihide hopes that Mr. Kokata will abide by the covenant and send troops to join the war against the Asai family."
After Wada Weimasa finished speaking, he secretly glanced at Ashikaga Yoshiteru's darkened face.
When the Miyoshi family invaded Yamashiro Province, and the Ashikaga family was unable to stop it, the Rokkaku family's ancestor Sadayori extended an olive branch, and the previous shogun who was in a critical condition and sought medical treatment did indeed sign an offensive and defensive alliance.
But after all, he had to take into account the reputation of General Ashikaga. Rokkaku Sadeyori never asked the Ashikaga family to participate in the Omi war, and tacitly acknowledged that the alliance was limited to the Miyoshi family.
Now that Rokkaku Yoshiken is in power, he dares to make an issue of the covenant. This is trampling Ashikaga Yoshiteru's face into the ground.
But the Miyoshi family is about to change, and Ashikaga Yoshiteru cannot fall out with the Rokkaku family, which is really annoying.
Sending his own troops to fight against the Asai family, not to mention depleting the Ashikaga family's already limited strength, and making the Asai family hostile is not what Ashikaga Yoshiteru wants.
The current Ashikaga family can only rely on balancing forces to stabilize the immediate family, and do not want to offend any powerful samurai family at will.
Everyone was getting bored discussing the matter, when they came back from outside to report that Owari wanted to see him. It was Yoshihiro Shiba, the legitimate son of the Shiba family.
"Owari Shiba's family? That's Yoshito Shiba's son, please come in."
Although Shiba Yitong is cowardly, he is a good person. His contact with Kyoto has not been broken over the years.
Although Shiba was defeated, no high-ranking family in the Ashikaga Shogunate was undefeated these days. Everyone warmed to each other, missed the feasts of the wealthy families in the past, and continued to fool around.
Yoshito Shiba would write to General Ashikaga every year to express his loyalty, and would offer some worthless Owari specialties during holidays.
Ashikaga Yoshiki also has a name in mind. Since her son is in Beijing, he must still be given the face he deserves. Now that all the ministers are here, there is no problem in meeting him.
When Shiba Yoshigan and Hideyoshi walked up to the steps, the two of them were stopped by the horse guards guarding the door. They were sensible enough to kneel outside and kneel down to pay their respects to Lord Gongfang.
And Yoshigami walked into the room alone and knelt down in front of Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
"Yoshigan Shiba, the legitimate son of the Ashikaga Ichimen Shiba clan, would like to send my regards to Mr. Kokata."
Yoshigan secretly looked at the current Ashikaga General and saw that the woman was wearing a white kimono with the Ashikaga family's two-biki-ryo embroidered on the kimono.
The facial features are delicate and dignified, but with a sharp and heroic look, like an unsheathed sword.
The most impressive thing is the pair of straight eyebrows that reach into the sky. They are not angry but not impressive, and they have a unique charm and beauty.
"No need to be polite, how is your mother? I have received the souvenir she sent years ago, and I am very pleased."
These days, fewer and fewer people respect the shogunate. Regardless of the low value of Shiba Yitong's gift, it is good to have this intention.
"Mother has passed away."
"kindness?"
Yiyin answered with a choked voice.
He was indeed a little sad. Although he had reborn as a new man with the memories of his past life, he lacked a natural closeness to the people of the Sibo family.
The sisters at home are also fools. They have fallen into this state and they only know how to fight among themselves.
But Siba Yitong was indeed a good person, a good wife, and a good mother. Regarding her death, Yiyin was deeply saddened.
It's just that too many things happened these days, too many to see, and the sadness gradually faded away in the busyness. Only then was Ashikaga Yoshiteru mentioned, and Yoshigage revealed his sadness.
"The Shiba Guardian Palace was attacked by the rebellious Oda Nobukuro, and the entire clan was destroyed. I was the only one who survived."
"What!"
Ashikaga Yoshiteru couldn't believe that the Shiba family, who had previously exchanged letters with him and had a respectful attitude, was just gone?
I couldn't help but feel a sense of fear in my heart. Maybe one day, the Ashikaga family would be unavoidable...
"Fortunately, His Highness Oda Nobunaga took action to avenge the Shiba family by attacking Oda Nobukuro.
His Highness Oda Nobunaga admires the majesty of the Duke and ordered me to present five hundred guan of copper coins, one thousand koku of rice, fifty Muramasa, and one hundred spears."
Ashikaga Yoshiki watched silently, and couldn't help but sneer in his heart. She can be a general in such a chaotic place in recent times, but she is a fool who forgets about it after just saying some nice words and making offerings.
In his heart, he roughly understood the purpose of Shiba Yiyin's trip to Beijing. Thinking of the recent persecution of the Rokkaku family, he felt resentful.
What do you samurai think of the Ashikaga Shogunate? How can the dignity of the Ashikaga family be bought with some small favors?
Ashikaga Yoshiki was silent for a long time. He didn't say he would accept it, nor did he say he wouldn't accept it. He just stared at him coldly.
Cold sweat broke out on Yiyin's back. This was different from what he thought.