As the Miyoshi Army completely gave up resistance, this group of defeated soldiers discarded their weapons in an orderly manner, took off their armor, took off their flags, and were escorted to a temporary camp for custody. After finishing all this, it was already the second watch.
Before he could take a breath, he was blocked by the shogunate's attendants. Needless to say, it was definitely His Highness the shogunate who wanted to see him.
Arriving at the Imperial Palace of Jishoji Temple, Ashikaga Yoshitō happily celebrated with a group of ministers. Although they did not know the specific results, they still knew about such a big thing as Toga Ichitomi being punished to death. There was no doubt that the Miyoshi family
There was a huge defeat. Thousands of people were killed in two formations of the three good armies. The 18,000-strong army was destroyed overnight. What is this if not a great victory?
When Kira Yoshiki met with the public and told how Toga Ichimou was killed and how he won the battle, Ashikaga Yoshito's expression was almost distorted, yes, almost distorted and excited, and he actually laughed wildly and rudely.
, the laughter was hoarse, tears flowed down from the laughter, and the laughter was almost hysterical.
"I only regret that I wasn't there at that time! Seeing the final stage of Shiga Ichino with my own eyes is really the most regrettable thing in my life! Sanhao will be celebrated for a long time! I must take your head to pay tribute to my late father!" Ashikaga Yoshito Shuang
Strong hatred burst out from his eyes, and this hatred was deep enough to make the ministers present shiver in the cold on this summer night.
"..." Ji Liangyi couldn't say anything at all. You can't be said to be bragging and not drafting, right? Miyoshi Changqing is so big that he kills at will? He used so much energy to strategize and use deception to underestimate the enemy.
He even risked his own wealth and life in exchange for a slight victory. The shogunate wanted to chop off Sanzhu's head. It really hurt to stand and talk.
Ashikaga Yoshitō dissipated the anger in his heart, and kindly pulled Kira Yoshitoki to his side, and said to the ministers: "Yoshitoki did a good job! You really contributed a lot to helping our shogunate survive the disaster this time! Yoshitoki is indispensable!
At that time, he was my famous shogunate general, my Ashikaga clan's Senri horse!"
"It's all thanks to the great blessing of His Highness, the Grand Imperial Palace secretly protecting the shogunate! I just did what I should do." Kira Yoshi was very humble at first, but now he is arrogant and does not know how to praise. He doesn't mind pretending to be a good boy in front of others.
Ashikaga Yoshitoshi was extremely happy when he saw Kira Yoshitoshi's humble expression. He laughed loudly and patted his shoulder and said, "You are the Lord's Saburo of the Ashikaga clan! I declare it here!"
From today on, all members of the Kira clan and above will be members of the Ashikaga family, and their family status will be the same as that of the Imperial family!"
"This... seems inappropriate, doesn't it?" The ministers were shocked. The Kira family's family status was originally the chief of the Ashikaga clan, and the further step was the treatment of Ashikaga, the Miao name. The residence was renamed the Imperial Palace, which can be said to make the Kira family the first.
Having just stepped into the door of the Ashikaga clan, it is difficult for them to remain calm after such a big change.
Ashikaga Yoshitō waved his sleeves, interrupted the ministers' admonishment, and said with an unhappy look: "What's wrong? Compared with Yu's useless brothers, and Furukawa's useless relative,
How helpful is the Kira clan to our shogunate? When the shogunate was in its prime, you guys were just thinking about gaining power. Now that the shogunate is declining, everyone is helpless. If it hadn't been for the help of Iu Kamisaburo, you might have fled back to Sakamoto Castle by now.
If he hides and doesn't dare to come out, what's the matter with me giving him a family title? Is it my family who said it was the Ashikaga family?"
The ministers lowered their heads in shame. When it came to their influence on the Ashikaga clan, these distant relatives of the Ashikaga clan together did not have as much influence as the two wings of the Ashikaga clan. The so-called two wings were the two branches of the Ashikaga clan. During the Kamakura period,
There is no such thing as three managements and four positions. As the closest royal family to the Kawachi Genji clan, the Ashikaga clan naturally has its own lords to protect them, among whom the Kira clan and the Shiba clan are the most famous.
During the Kamakura period, the Kira family inherited the rank of josui from generation to generation, and the Kira Mitsuru family inherited the name "Josuke Saburo" from his grandfather, Mikawa, who protected the Ashikaga Yoshi clan. They were called the josui Ashikaga family, and they also enjoyed special treatment.
There is also the Shiba clan, also known as the Owari Ashikaga clan. They have inherited the Owari clan from generation to generation and have gained a pivotal position in the Ashikaga clan.
Of course, although these two families are both wings of the Ashikaga family, they are different internally and externally. The first ancestor of the Kira clan, Kira Cho, was the concubine of Ashikaga Taishi, the fourth generation pillar of the Ashikaga family. His son, Kira Kamisaburo Mitsuru, married Ashikaga Taishi.
The daughter of the Ashikaga family became the son-in-law of the Ashikaga family and thus became the confidant general of the Ashikaga family. She died in battle while following the Ashikaga family during the Shigetsutsu turmoil. She was regarded as a blood relative of the Ashikaga family and was highly regarded.
During the Kamakura period, the Ashikaga clan did not have a custom of using the Ashikaga Miao name for any clan. Except for the eldest son and those who became monks and died young, all the Ashikaga clans were separated. For this reason, the Shiba clan was separated into another clan, but this family did not have a single Ashikaga clan.
Instead of getting close to him, he directly went to join Hojo Tokisada. The Shiba clan married Hojo Tokisada's daughter and became a quasi-member of the Hojo family. His status was the same as that of the Ashikaga clan, and even for a while
He once persuaded the Hojo family to replace them as the leader of the Ashikaga clan, but it quickly failed.
It is conceivable how much the Ashikaga clan hated this rebellious clan at that time. However, no matter how much the Ashikaga clan hated the Shiba clan and were close to the Kira clan, the situation of the two families was reversed due to the turmoil of the Southern and Northern Dynasties.
He became the leader of the three leaders, and the Kira family was suppressed because they were on the wrong team. They didn't even get the guardianship of the country, and the gap between the two sides widened again.
Although the Kira family and the Shiba family later became closer and strengthened their relationship by marrying each other's daughters, the gap has never been made up. Even today, when the Shiba family has completely declined, it is still generally believed that the Shiba family's family status is higher than that of the Kira family.
, after several attempts by the shogunate to improve the family status and make the Kira family chief minister, the Kira family could not let go.
Regardless of the two Kira families, the Oshu Kira family is deeply ashamed of the so-called "Gosan family". The other two families in the "Gosan family" are not at the same level as the Kira family. The ancestors of the Kira family fought hard for the Ashikaga family.
At that time, these branch families were unknown, but today they are forced to be placed at the front with them. The third leader is actually treated differently. His family status is not much worse than his, and his power and power are beyond the reach of the Kira family.
, how can we not make people feel resentful.
But now everything has changed. Ashikaga Yoshitō made Kira Yoshitoki half-step into the Ashikaga Imperial Gate with just one sentence. He also mentioned the past of the Kamakura period and brought out the Ashikaga clan.
Dare, it is obviously not worth offending His Highness Kōkō and a popular shogunate general for this matter. The Kira family's promotion of family status is not in their way. If the shogunate is willing to give him a higher status, just give it to him.
Others didn't speak, but it didn't mean that everyone had no opinions. For example, the gloomy-looking Hosokawa Harumoto was very unhappy. Looking at Ashikaga Yoshito and Kira Yoshitoki's thoughts, they seemed to be planning to replace him. Hosokawa Harumoto
Moto felt unhappy, and the former leader suddenly said: "Tomorrow we will send troops to seize Shoryuji Castle, and then expel Miyoshi Nagakei from Kinki in one breath. His Highness Kira Sahei will be able to do it, right?"
"Yes! Expel Sanzuku and revive the shogunate! Yoshitoki! I need your strength!" Ashikaga Yoshito looked at him expectantly.
"I really can't do anything. The soldiers are too exhausted to go out again!" Kira Yoshishi firmly shook his head and said solemnly: "The shogunate has been weak for a hundred years and is now in the ascendant. It is time to accumulate strength and wait for the opportunity. Please give me some advice.
Your Highness puts the overall situation first and has temporarily stopped fighting!"
"That's it!" Ashikaga Yoshito had some idea. He also remembered the exaggerated battle losses reported by Kira Yoshitoshi, but Hosokawa Harumoto was the first to say: "Kira Sabeibeiden, what do you mean? You
We say that when we fight against three good families, we have to fight, but we say that when we fight against three good families, we must put the overall situation first? What do you mean?"