By the generation of Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna, the Noto Hatakeyama family, like many guardian daimyo, had lost control of their territory.
The important ministers Youzuo Xuguang and Onjing Zongzhen have seized the power in the family. As the governor of the family, all she can control is Nanao Castle, the home city.
The two powerful ministers fought. Onjing Zongsada joined six retainers to form the Hatakeyama Seven People to review the housekeeping, excluding Yuzuo Xuguang from the decision-making power, and thus gained the power in the family.
As for the family governor, Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna, she was just a bystander from beginning to end, and no one took her seriously.
Now the governor of the Shiba family, Yoshigan, was on his way to Echigo. He was blocked in Echigo and asked for a ship to go to Echigo to summon reinforcements. In such an emergency, he did not forget to mention this.
Sea trade between Tsuruga Port, Nanao Port and Kasugayama Castle.
This made her have some suspicions that it might not be that simple for this envoy to go to Guandong.
So, can the Noto Hatakeyama family benefit from this matter? Can she, the puppet governor, use this matter to regain the rights in the family?
Wen Jingzongzhen left the castle tower angrily, with fear in his eyes.
It was not easy for her to gain power in the family. In order to win over the retainers, she spent a lot of money in exchange for benefits before kicking Yu Zuo Xuguang away.
Now, it's obvious that the governor is hiding something from her, but she can't figure out what the problem is?
Although he is now the elder of the Noto Hatakeyama family and is in charge of the housework, Nanao Castle is still under the control of the master.
The Noto Peninsula has many hills and cliffs. Although it faces the sea on three sides, the only good port is Nanao Bay, where Nanao Castle is located.
Since ancient times, Nanao Bay has been engaged in maritime trade with the Bokai Country area, and it is the richest area in Noto.
She wholeheartedly wanted to take control of Nanao Castle from Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna, but because the family governor was cautious, she had no chance.
At this time, Mr. Wen Jing secretly made up his mind to seize this place through hard and soft tactics.
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Echizen, Tsuruga Castle Castle.
Asakura Sotechi looked at the young girl in front of him who was covered in mud, looked tired but had sharp eyes.
She thought with distress that a child who was only a few years old was already out in the original server.
The older you get, the more you like children. The younger ones look pleasing to the eye, but those old and cunning warriors are disgusting.
She was thinking about something in her mind and asked casually.
"Because Duke Qianxin was in danger in Vietnam, so he sent you back to ask for help? And you, you covered 250 miles in less than two days?
Where is the horse? Oh, it must be dead, you are half dead.
I will send an urgent message to Kyoto, and you can take good care of yourself in Tsuruga."
When Asakura Sotechi saw this child, he understood Shiba Yiyin's thoughts and sympathized with him.
Mr. Qianxin is indeed a good character. It is a pity that such a young child died in battle so early.
But the Pusheng clan did not appreciate her kindness and kowtowed to the ground.
"If you dare to ask Mr. Zongdi, can you ask a messenger to take me back to Beijing with you?"
Asakura Sodi looked at her with interest and said.
"We rode sixty miles quickly to reach the north shore of Lake Bipa. The mountain road was rugged and bumpy immediately.
Then we set off for Kyoto. It was also a fast ship with wind power and manpower working together. It departed in the morning and arrived in the evening.
Do you still have the strength to follow? Aren't you afraid of sudden death on the way?"
Kamojigo insisted.
"I sincerely ask Mr. Zongdi for your convenience."
Asakura Kageki, who was accompanying him at the side, couldn't see it and interrupted.
"My mother has good intentions, but you kid is too ignorant.
Will we still lie to you and not send a messenger to Kyoto?"
The villagers of Kamao clan really have this worry in their hearts, but they can't express it with their mouths.
Which samurai family doesn’t know about the Asakura family and the Shiba family?
Although Asakura Sotechi has a friendly attitude towards Shiba Yigen, it can be seen that people know their faces but not their hearts. It is always right to take matters into one's own hands.
She replied respectfully.
"Foreign officials dare not.
I used to serve the Lord at Shiba Mansion in Kyoto, and now Akechi Mitsuhide-sama in Kyoto knows me.
With me accompanying you, there will be fewer obstacles and explanations, and you can support your master more quickly."
Asakura Kageki wanted to say more, but his mother stopped him.
Asakura Sodi smiled and said to Kamou clan.
"You are a king and a minister.
I used a common name before entering the house. You said your surname was Kamao? The Kamao family of Minami Omi? Who are you, Kenhide Kamao?"
"It's my mother."
"Your family has served the Rokkaku family for generations, and you have worked so hard for the Shiba family, but you have forgotten how miserable your mother was in Noragada?"
Asakura Sodi made a joke, but he saw Kamao's expression was solemn, and his back was straightened up because he was too tired to stand up.
"What Mr. Zongdi said is wrong."
"Be bold!"
Asakura Kageki scolded him, but Asakura Sotechi raised his hand to suppress him.
"Interesting, you are a young girl. What kind of reasoning can you have? Let me have a taste of it."
Pushengshixiang was sitting on his knees and said sternly.
"When serving as an official in the Wu family, the king chooses his ministers, and the ministers choose their king.
His Highness Sibo does things openly and fairly, and his rewards are fair and just. He upholds righteousness and has a kind heart.
The Lord once said, Ji will not let me down, and I will not let Ji down.
Your Highness has treated me with great kindness, and I should repay it with death. This is the principle of the Wu family!"
His words were reasonable, coherent and resounding, and Asakura Zongdi was momentarily lost in thought.
After a while, he sighed.
"Mr. Qianxin, you are so lucky to have such a subordinate."
Pu Sheng clan bowed.
"I am lucky to meet my master."
Asakura Sodi laughed dumbly and shook his head. This kid is awesome and his future is limitless.
She said softly.
"Then just follow the messenger, Jing Ji, and take her down to make arrangements."
Pu Shengshi Township asked a question.
"Mr. Zongdi, please help me..."
Asakura Sotechi lost interest in talking and waved her hand to let her go down.
In the middle of Kamao's native talk, he wanted to say something, but he was afraid of offending this person, so he hesitated, gritted his teeth, bowed, and retreated with Asakura Kageki.
Asakura Sotetsu's face was expressionless, and his index finger and thumb were rubbing together unconsciously. He remained in the same posture until Asakura Kageki came back.
Asakura Kageki said respectfully.
"Mother, I have arranged for them to set off."
"Yes, very good. Jing Ji, I want to go north to Yicheng Valley City to meet the family governor."
"Mother, spring plowing has begun. Isn't it appropriate to leave the territory at this time?"
"You're watching this, right?
I will report to the family governor that I will congratulate Yixiang Zong for making changes, in an attempt to stir up Yixiang Yikui again.
To be continued...