This time, she also brought back Oda Nobunaga's request.

After Oda Nobunaga came to Luo, he did not come to Nijo Castle to see her immediately. Instead, he hoped that Ashikaga Yoshiaki could go to Tofukuji Temple to see her.

As a general, Ashikaga Yoshiaki's face was stepped on and rubbed by Oda Nobunaga. She was so angry that she wanted to refuse, but she did not dare to refuse in the face of strong military pressure.

Although Oda Nobunaga did not bring many people to the capital, Oda's army was stationed in Fushimi Castle in the south, and he was eyeing the north.

Ninagawa, who was sent by the shogunate, hid back to Tanba Kingdom, and Hatakeyama Takamasa also ran back to Minamigouchi to watch. Everyone was watching what she, the Ashikaga General, would do.

The only thing Ashikaga Yoshiaki could rely on was the Hokōkō and the Ashikaga Huizhong who were loyal to the Ashikaga family.

But during Miburou's Tenchu ​​operation, Iio Akiren and Matsuda Fujihiro, who were the most prestigious among the shogunate, and Ueno Kiyonobu and Odate Harutada who firmly supported the general among the shogunate judges.

These four people were either dead or disabled.

At first, everything went smoothly, and Ashikaga Yoshiaki didn't feel anything was wrong. But when trouble came, she suddenly found that she couldn't find a few loyal and brave men under her command who dared to fight and kill.

People like Wada Weimasa, Hitoshi Yoshimasa, and Yagyu Sogan were all the opportunists who supported her in going to Luo, but now they are running away, they are stupid.

The dignified Ashikaga Shogun could not find a few people in the shogunate who were willing to bleed and die for her. Doesn't this make outsiders look down on her even more?

Ashikaga Yoshiaki was so humiliated that he was venting his anger, but the other concubines in front of him couldn't offer any useful advice other than to calm down, die, and be guilty.

She suddenly regretted it. If Yoshigan Shiba was still in Kyoto, would Oda Nobunaga dare to be so unbridled and domineering?

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At this time at Tofukuji Temple, Oda Nobunaga also welcomed a guest.

In the quiet room, Akechi Mitsuhide smiled and saluted Oda Nobunaga and said.

"I haven't seen His Majesty Oda for a few days. Your grace is indeed better than before."

Oda Nobunaga tilted his head and looked at Akechi Mitsuhide and said.

"What? Do you want to complain for Ashikaga Yoshiaki, or are you the lobbyist she hired?"

Akechi Mitsuhide shook his head and said.

"You have forgotten that I am also a garrison in Kyoto. With so many sergeants coming to the capital, I always have to go through the motions and not be in my position.

By the way, No-kun wrote to me, saying that she had arrived at Minami-Omi, and asked me to take Ryuuki Saito to see him when I have time.

May I ask, Your Majesty Oda, if I can occasionally take my children to Minamiomi to meet Nou-kun?"

Oda Nobunaga glanced at Mitsuhide Akechi, who had a gentle face, smiled and said.

"They are all my relatives. Since we live not far away, we will move around more in the future. Mr. Nong misses you very much."

Akechi Mitsuhide bowed happily.

"That's really troublesome for you, thank you very much."

When Oda Nobunaga saw her messing around with her, he felt a little uneasy.

"These are the only things you have to say to me?"

Akechi Mitsuhide pretended to be stunned.

"What else do you want me to say, Your Majesty Oda?

When Tsudoden left, Qian warned and urged the nearby Sibo leaders to be careful in their words and deeds and not to get involved in the shogunate's dispute.

Although I was appointed by the general to guard Kyoto, you know that I am staying in Kyoto to conduct diplomatic affairs on behalf of the Shiba family, so it is not convenient for me to talk nonsense."

Oda Nobunaga smiled.

"So, even if I destroy this annoying Ashikaga General, you will watch silently?"

Akechi Mitsuhide shook his head and said.

"No, it's not like that. I've only heard of using the emperor to control the princes, but I've never heard of deposing the emperor to control the princes.

His Majesty Oda is so talented and ambitious, how can he let himself fall into unfavorable public opinion?"

Oda Nobunaga looked at Mitsuhide Akechi for a while, and the more he looked at it, the more he liked it, so he extended the invitation again and said.

"I like you very much. Do you want to seriously consider coming to Oda's house to work for me?"

Akechi Mitsuhide bowed his thanks and refused again.

"Your Highness is very affectionate, but foreign ministers are frightened.

I am very close to Nobo-kun, but it is not appropriate to leave the Shiba family, as it will also cause Tsudado-dono to dislike you. On the contrary, staying in the Shiba family will make more contributions to the friendship between the two families.

Besides, in this chaotic world, order must be restored after all. If His Majesty Oda can really bring unity to the world, wouldn’t he serve under whose sect he serves, wouldn’t he serve under your sect?”

Oda Nobunaga laughed loudly, clapped his hands and said.

"You are very good at talking. I really don't want to touch Ashikaga Yoshiaki, but she is really ignorant and makes me very embarrassed."

Akechi Mitsuhide said calmly.

"Since His Highness dares to go to Luo, he is naturally confident and well prepared."

Oda Nobunaga nodded, pointed at the floor, and said.

"So, I want you to help me invite Ashikaga Yoshiaki here. I will take care of the rest by myself."

Akechi Mitsuhide smiled.

"Although it would be embarrassing for her to ask the general to come over and talk to her, the situation is so compelling that she would not refuse and make the situation worse.

But you also know the general’s temperament, can you give me the confidence to persuade him?”

Oda sneered.

"Isn't she just afraid of death? I promise not to kill her or cripple her, and let her come here with peace of mind.

You also said that it would not be good for me to hold the emperor hostage to order the princes, and killing her would not do me any good."

Akechi Mitsuhide bowed.

"In this case, I can go out shamelessly and share some of His Highness Oda's worries."

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Chapter completed!