"Kizawa Sakyou?" Imagawa Yoshimoto was shocked when he heard this - he didn't expect Konoe Ueie to point the finger directly at Kizawa Nagamasa, who is currently very popular in Kinki.
"Kizawa Nagamasa has no duty as a minister. Not only does he want to evade the leader (Hosokawa Harumoto), but he has intensified his efforts in recent days, and he also wants to interfere in the affairs of the shogunate and the imperial court." Nakamikado Nobutsuna spoke harshly to Kizawa.
Nagamasa also called him by his first name, and it was obvious that he was very dissatisfied, "He colluded with the Zuofu (Takaji Kanesuke), General Zuo (Nijo Haruyoshi), and the Inner House (Kujo Uedichi),
I want to depose the prime minister (Konoe Ueke) and support Zuofu as the new minister of Taizheng."
"Your Majesty, what do the Gongfang Palace and His Highness the Governor mean?" Imagawa Yoshimoto did not expect such a big battle, so he confirmed very cautiously.
"His Majesty has long ceased to care about political affairs. Neither the public palace nor the Imperial Highness are dissatisfied with Kizawa Sakyo's domineering behavior, so naturally he will not agree to this matter." Yamashina Yantsugi explained to Imagawa Yoshimoto on the side, "But the old Prime Minister Konoe
The father of the Ue family, Konoe Shōtō, was the former Minister of Imperial Government.
He left behind the famous saying "The Warring States Period and the Time of the War", from which the name "Japan's Warring States Period" comes.) He passed away due to illness a few days ago, so the Konoe family and us ministers who support the Prime Minister
It’s good that the group has been leaderless recently, and the rebellious ministers and traitors have taken the initiative, and have put the replacement of the Taizheng Minister on the agenda.”
"Moreover, the commander has been staying at Makishima Castle recently, leading his troops to confront Omi Rokkaku, and has long been slacking off on Kyoto's political affairs. At present, the garrison in Kyoto is all headed by Miyoshi Echigo (Miyoshi Chief Minister). Although he is from the Miyoshi common clan
, but he has a grudge against Miyoshi Chikuzen (Miyoshi Nagakei) for killing his father, so he has long been in cahoots with Kizawa Nagamasa. Under his arrangement, the entire city of Kyoto is now filled with his followers, and even the residence of our minister has been
It is difficult for Your Highnesses to move under surveillance, so the Prime Minister has no choice but to ask us to act." When Nakamikado Nobutsuna mentioned Hosokawa Harumoto's passiveness and neglect of government, his tone was full of helplessness.
"Today I went out in plain clothes,
It's not convenient to stay for a long time, and I will have to go back to my hometown soon." After the ministers finished their narrative, the Konoe family waved their sleeves and said to Imagawa Yoshimoto: "I came here specifically to ask for help from His Highness Imagawa.
."
"His Royal Highness the Prime Minister is famous. Is there any reason for me to disobey him as a warrior?" Imagawa Yoshimoto responded obediently, but then he added very carefully: "It's just that the Imagawa family has a humble position and is thousands of miles away from Kyoto.
remote……"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty Imagawa, naturally I won't entrust you alone." Konoe Ueie shook his head and said to Imagawa Yoshimoto in a reasonable manner, "I have contacted all the daimyo, and currently we have Echizen Asakura, Harima Akamatsu, Tan
The latter secretly promised to help me. When everything is arranged, an edict will be issued to attack Kizawa Nagamasa. At that time, I hope that His Highness Imagawa and other daimyo will join in the cause and raise the flag in response."
"I understand. Please rest assured, Prime Minister." Hearing this, Imagawa Yoshimoto finally understood - maybe the Imagawa family itself does not need to do anything. As long as Konoe Ueie and Takaji can assist, Kizawa Nagamasa and his faction will show off.
, Imagawa Yoshimoto can just wave the flag and cheer from behind to fill the scene. In this case, it is not bad to be a favor to the Taizheng Minister of the dynasty - Taiyuan Xue Zhai will definitely say so.
After sending the Konoe Ue family away, Nakamikado Nobutsuna was a little disappointed with Imagawa Yoshimoto's attitude. He whispered in Imagawa Yoshimoto's ear: "Seungyoshi, you should be a little more positive. This is also for the Imagawa family.
An opportunity to become famous. If I can leave a good impression on His Highness the Prime Minister,
If the Imagawa family can help again, we will have a lot more confidence when speaking for the Imagawa family in the court in the future. If the Asakura family is allowed to show off, His Highness the Prime Minister will definitely be closer to those Asakura sects in the future.
Sir, not us."
"After all, I haven't discussed it with the teacher yet, so I can't make up my own mind. If I act too decisively, won't there be no room for maneuver?" Imagawa Yoshimoto also answered what he was thinking very frankly.
"Haha, after all these years, Chengfang is still as dependent on Master Xueshai as he was when he was a child." Kanemasa Ichijo smiled and began to recall the past of Imagawa Yoshimoto, "I used to be asked by Master Xuesai to go out to do errands because there was no one to look after you.
They will send you to the temple to stay temporarily. There you will hold Master Xuezhai's cassock with tears in your eyes and not let him go, saying, "Teacher, come and pick me up early."
I just left it alone'..."
"Okay, okay, don't talk about this." Imagawa Yoshimoto hurriedly waved his hands, beginning to worry that these childhood sniffing stories would spread to Ginkgo's ears, and he would inevitably be ridiculed again.
"Chengfang, you know I don't mean to gossip, but you are the family governor, and the Imagawa family is your family after all. You can't just listen to Master Xuezai in everything." Nakamikado Nobuzuna hesitated again and again, but still
He spoke earnestly and said: "Master Xue Zhai is indeed extremely talented, but if the power in the family is only in the hands of an outsider, it will eventually cause dissatisfaction within the clan. That is to say, Master Xue Zhai treats you as if he is his own son and is loyal to you.
There was no trouble."
"Yes, Chengyang." Yantsugi Yamashina also echoed, "What you did in Suruga has been spread throughout Kinki for a long time. They say that you are a debauched and ignorant king who ignores the government's affairs.
The rumors are very telling, why do you play Cuju every day, recite poems and make jokes every day, and have fun with your wife. We didn’t believe it at first, but when we saw that these were your Chengfang’s style, we realized that they were probably true.”
"Well, of course we won't say much about you, but you should also pay attention to the eyes of the world. If everyone thinks you are a foolish king, people in the clan may change their minds, and the retainers who want to rebel will also encounter resistance.
It’s much smaller.” Ichijo is just a joke, but when he really gives an opinion, he is still to the point.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "What are you talking about?" Imagawa Yoshimoto laughed when he heard this, and changed the topic with a haha, "If I want to hear and teach, why should I come to you?
?Isn’t it enough to just listen to the nagging of Teacher and Jia Ci? We haven’t seen each other for so many years, let’s talk about something happy. How are you doing lately?”
After saying goodbye to his friends, Imagawa Yoshimoto rushed to a barren mountainside in the northern suburbs of Kyoto - this was the second person he had made an appointment to meet today - even heavier than the Konoe Ue family he met by chance in the morning.
Level - Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiharu. According to common sense, if a daimyo like Imagawa Yoshimoto wants to see the general, he has to wait at least ten days and a half after submitting the application. But now the shogunate is in decline like the imperial court, and Ashikaga Yoshiharu himself
He had no intention of showing off, so he kept everything simple, and within a few days he made time to meet with Imagawa Yoshimoto.
"My dear, I haven't seen you for many years, and you are even more elegant than before." Ashikaga Yoshiharu was as unassuming as before and greeted Yoshimoto Imagawa warmly, "The young governor who even half of the country was in danger a few years ago has now regained his ancestral form.
The foundation has even gone a step further.”
"It's all my teacher who is behind the planning, how dare you take credit?" It may seem modest to outsiders, but Imagawa Yoshimoto himself knows that what he is telling the truth, "It is also thanks to the blessing of Gongfangdian. Thank you, Gongfangdian."
The royal family decreed that I should be the governor of the family, and I was also given the general family name 'Yi', so that I could become famous and take charge of Jun, two states far away."
"I have heard about Master Yusei's style for a long time, but I just wish I had never had the opportunity to meet him." Ashikaga Yoshiharu sighed with emotion, his tone full of helplessness as if he was thirsty for talents but could not find them. "I heard that Master Yusei is already here.
The court and the shogunate are working hard for Ai Qing, and even many of my close friends have been persuaded. I really don’t know how the connections were laid. It is estimated that the official positions Ai Qing needs will be given to her in the near future.
.As the five chief ministers of the Imperial Government, Ai Qing will become the same 'high minister' as the ancestors of the Imagawa family."
"The Imagawa family should continue to dedicate their loyalty to the shogunate." Imagawa Yoshimoto responded with his hands raised.
At this moment, the clear sound of horse hooves was heard in the distance - a child was riding a pony that seemed to be born not long ago, running towards here. There were several guards riding horses behind him.
Hurry and hurry slowly, for fear that the child will fall.
"You don't need to take care of them so closely. Children of the samurai family are bound to bump into each other. Otherwise, how will they face the more difficult wind and rain when they grow up?" Ashikaga Yoshiharu did not agree with the caution of his subordinates, and then motioned to the children to dismount and introduced.
: "Come, Kikushumaru, this is His Highness Imagawa. Your Highness Imagawa, this is Inuko Kishusamaru."
"I've met the Young Master." Imagawa Yoshimoto knelt down and bowed carefully, and even though Ashikaga Kikusumaru was young, he actually returned the greeting in a dignified manner: "I've met His Highness Imagawa." Then, he opened his eyes.
His big eyes looked at Imagawa Yoshimoto curiously.
"Young master, you are young, but your temperament is already different from ordinary people. You must have a promising future." Imagawa Yoshimoto saw the smart look in Ashikaga Kikusumaru's eyes and couldn't help but praise Ashikaga Yoshiharu.
"Haha, it's pleasant to praise a child in front of his father, even if it's a compliment." Ashikaga Yoshiharu laughed with satisfaction, looking at Ashikaga Kikusumaru's eyes full of pride and love, "The slanderous words are deafening.
,Not bad."
"How dare you deceive Gongfangdian and Shaogongfang with clever words and deeds?" Imagawa Yoshimoto quickly defended himself.
"It doesn't matter. If I really like this child, please support me in the future." Ashikaga Yoshiharu really didn't care. Instead, he followed Imagawa Yoshimoto's words, took Kikusumaru's hand, and led him there.
Imagawa Yoshimoto stepped forward and said: "Kikushumaru, generations of the Imagawa family have been born and died without the shogunate. This His Highness Imagawa will also be a loyal minister of the shogunate that you can rely on in the future. If anything happens, you can ask for help from him."
"Thank you in advance, His Highness Imagawa!" Ashikaga Kikusumaru immediately responded with his hands raised, and at the same time presented him with a tall hat, "At home, I have always heard my teacher talk about the loyalty of the Imagawa family. After finally meeting Tadayoshi today, I am really impressed.
Fortunately."
"Young master, you don't need to be polite." Upon seeing this, Imagawa Yoshimoto hurriedly returned the gift. The singing and singing of the father and son made Imagawa Yoshimoto a little overwhelmed - he didn't expect that this child was already so proficient in the world of people at such a young age.
Then, just as Imagawa Yoshimoto was thinking about his words, Ashikaga Kikusumaru was suddenly startled, and then he pulled Ashikaga Yoshiharu's sleeves in a panic and said urgently: "Father, the child suddenly remembered that it seemed like he was hunting just now.
If we see a group of unidentified people coming towards us, we’d better take shelter for now!”