"I have already asked clearly. It is indeed the city king who did it."
Akao Kiyosuna frowned slightly, feeling very dissatisfied with the ignorant Asai husband.
The army is gathering towards Sawa Mountain Castle. The Asai family has put in a lot of effort to defeat their old enemy the Rokkaku family in one fell swoop this time.
A large amount of materials were transported to the front line, and a large amount of manpower was used to support logistics. These things were all at the cost of delaying spring plowing and affecting the autumn harvest, and the Asai retainers group inevitably complained.
In order to seize this opportunity, Asai Nagamasa managed to suppress the opposition of the retainers. At this sensitive moment, the mayor's behavior was simply to hand the opponents a knife and an excuse.
Once there is a backlash at home, affecting the mobilization of the Asai family, it will cause problems in frontline logistics.
Nagamasa Asai has already made promises to Yoshihiro Shiba and Nobunaga Oda. If problems arise in the Asai family at this time, the consequences will be very serious.
Akao Kiyosuna thought for a while and asked.
"How are you going to resolve this matter, Your Highness?"
Asai Nagamasa said.
"The imperial office has agreed to come to Xiaodani City, so I can't cancel this meeting again, right? That will only make the matter more complicated and make it a scandal.
According to my opinion, I might as well accept this matter.
Odaisho and I are old friends, and we have fought side by side as early as the battle in Noragada.
I invited him over to reminisce about old times, and although it may be a breach of etiquette, it is less serious than denying that I sent the envoy."
Akao Kiyosuna narrowed his eyes and looked at Asai Nagamasa without saying anything.
She was a little angry, but also a little helpless. As an important member of Asai Nagamasa's family, she and the Asai family shared weal and woe. Of course, she was very angry at the mayor's actions.
But Asai Nagamasa's response was also correct.
The wood has become the boat and the rice has become the cooking pot. Changing one's words now will only make others laugh and provide excuses for the opponents. In this case, it is better to admit it.
But taking the blame for Asai Nagamasa's arrogance will also hurt her prestige.
First, a major event in Shangluo was imminent, and she invited Sibo Yiyin to reminisce about the past. She was bound to be criticized and acted indifferently.
Secondly, Yoshigan Shiba's family status is much higher than that of Asai Nagamasa, so being sent by her as an envoy to reminisce about old times is too rude in the eyes of others. He ignores his superiority and inferiority, which can easily attract the ill will of the outside world.
Akao Kiyosuna knew that Asai Nagamasa had no choice but to choose the lesser of two evils, but she still couldn't bear it. It was an unreasonable disaster.
she asked.
"Then what are you going to do with your husband?"
In the name of Nagamasa Asai, the mayor invited Yoshihiro Shiba to Otani Castle. This was a very serious act of interfering in the politics of the inner court. Even if Nagamasa Asai divorced his husband because of this, it would not be an exaggeration.
But Asai Nagamasa shook his head and said.
"I've already scolded him, and there won't be a next time."
Akao Kiyosuna's eyes were wide open. He couldn't believe it. Such a serious mistake could be done with just a few curses? No punishment at all?
Even if he is afraid that outsiders will know the truth, he can find other reasons to deal with the city king, but how can he let him go so lightly.
Asai Nagamasa sighed and explained.
"After all, Ichi-kun is His Highness Oda's younger brother, and now it's a critical moment for Luo, so we need to work together with the Oda family.
At this time, I don’t want to cause trouble between the two families.”
Asai Nagamasa was unwilling to punish the city king out of marital affection and his own guilt, but he could not tell Akao Kiyosuna clearly about this.
Personal relationships are personal relationships, politics are politics, how can military and national affairs be trivial? If Asai Nagamasa acted emotionally, Akao Kiyosuna would definitely spit on her face and refuse to give up easily.
As a last resort, Asai Nagamasa had to use the perspective of Ichikun's family background to excuse him. Fortunately, he had a powerful sister, which made this excuse justified.
After hearing this, Akao Kiyosuna couldn't help but nodded silently. The master became more and more steady, considering everything comprehensively and taking into account the overall situation.
The Oda family currently occupies Owari Province, Mino Province, and Northern Ise Half Country, with a stone height of 1.4 million, and is close to the border with the Asai family.
After the marriage between the two families, the relationship became much closer. Especially this time, the plan to kill the Rokkaku family with the help of Shangluo relied on the military strength of the Oda family as the main force.
Asai Nagamasa tolerated the mayor's arrogance out of political considerations. Akao Kiyosuna expressed understanding, but she still had to say something.
"Your Highness, the inner courtyard needs to be strictly controlled. This kind of accident cannot happen again and again."
Asai Nagamasa nodded with a wry smile and said.
"I know it well."
Seeing that Akao Kiyosuna no longer demanded that the mayor be held accountable, Asai Nagamasa secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
The two then discussed how to receive the imperial court so that the matter could be settled without letting outsiders notice it or letting the retainers know about it.
While he was exhausted, Asai Nagamasa felt a glimmer of hope in his heart.
No matter what, he is here. After two years of separation, I can finally see him again.
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Compared to Yoshigan Shiba, Oda Nobunaga set out later.
The Oda family was the main force in going to Luo this time. They mobilized more than 30,000 soldiers alone. It was not an easy task to organize an army of this size to go on an expedition.
When Oda Nobunaga entered Kitaomi and learned of Asai Nagamasa's strange behavior, he couldn't help but ask.
"What? Asai Nagamasa sent someone to ask the imperial office to go to Otani Castle?
Didn't we make an appointment to gather at Zuohe Mountain Castle? Did something unexpected happen?"
Seeing that no one knew the specific situation, Oda Nobunaga subconsciously frowned.
This trip to Luo was the first time that the Oda family's tentacles had penetrated into recent areas. Although Oda Nobunaga looked complacent, she was actually very wary.
She has finally taken the crucial first step on her journey to becoming a world-famous person. No matter how cautious she is, she is right.
Yoshigan Shiba has great influence in recent times, but upon hearing that he had arrived in Gifu City, the Asai family's attitude towards Ashikaga Yoshiaki instantly turned cold.
Now that he has returned to Kitaomi, Asai Nagamasa immediately invited him over to reminisce about old times. What was he talking about?
If there is any matter, we cannot wait until Sawa Yamashiro to talk about it. We must urgently invite Yoshihiro Shiba to the residence of Governor Asai to have a private discussion.
The more Oda Nobunaga thought about it, the more uneasy he became, and finally he rolled his eyes and sighed.
"I haven't seen you for a long time, I miss you so much."
Randomly finding an excuse to visit relatives, Oda Nobunaga gathered all the female guards and quickly headed to Otani Castle, intending to find out.
Chapter completed!