The Shangluo Allied Forces were so powerful that they swept across the entire Minami Omi within a few dozen days.
Shiba Yoshigan was drinking and watching arrows under Kannonji Castle. The situation suddenly changed, like a god. The defenders in the castle were so frightened that they surrendered without a fight. Rokkaku Yoshiken and Yoshiharu mother and daughter fled to Ishibe Castle in Koga County in embarrassment.
At this point, the Rokkaku retainers from all over the country no longer had the will to fight and surrendered one after another. Oda Nobunaga took the opportunity to send troops to consolidate and rectify the Minami Omi area, and the coalition forces temporarily stopped.
The spring plowing had not yet ended, but Minami Omi had already changed hands. In Kyoto, Miyoshi Yoshitsugi, who was still hesitating whether to send troops, was dumbfounded. At this moment, even if she wanted to send troops to save her, there was no way she could be saved.
Before the Shangluo Allied Forces entered Shancheng Country, commotion had already begun in Kyoto.
Faced with the rapidly deteriorating situation, Ise Sadakyo became so angry that his fake illness turned into a real illness, and he could no longer do anything while lying at home.
Seeing that the Mihaoshi family was about to leave, the ministers left Kyoto one after another and returned to their own territories. They were preparing to welcome the king and lead the way to Luo for the imperial palace.
The Mihaoshi family's troops have been away from their territory for several months since they went to Luo last autumn. They don't know how to do spring plowing at home, and the soldiers are feeling homesick.
Shinohara Chofusa, the leader of the Awa clan, proposed to plunder Kyoto and return to Shikoku, but the three members of the Miyoshi clan and Matsunagahide jointly opposed it.
The three Miyoshis have no way to retreat. The Settsu home base has been taken over by the main family. Shiba Yigen will definitely ask the Miyoshi family to hand over their heads. Sooner or later, they will die if they leave, so it is better to stay and fight.
Matsunagahide opposed it because he was afraid that Miyoshi Yoshitsugu would launch an army to plunder Kyoto and destroy this prosperous city that was the center of the shogunate.
She still hopes that when she betrays her, Kyoto will be able to vote for her, so how can she just sit back and ignore it?
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Fushimi Castle, southern suburb of Kyoto.
In the meeting hall of the residence hall, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu's face was ashen as he watched Miyoshi Choitsu and Shinohara Chofusa arguing and arguing.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu originally thought that after successfully going to Luo, his position as family governor would be stabilized. However, he did not expect that a treason and regicide accident completely pushed the Miyoshi family into a desperate situation.
As the governor of the Miyoshi family who caused all this to happen, Miyoshi Yoshitsugi's prestige has become increasingly sluggish. The important ministers quarreled in front of her, completely ignoring her feelings.
The Awa people led by Shinohara Chofusa wanted to grab something and run away, but were unwilling to confront the Kamuluo coalition head-on.
Back then, Shinohara Chofou could clearly see how badly the Settsu clan and the Awa clan were beaten by Shiba Yoshigan in Kyokoji Village.
Miyoshi and the other three had no choice but to resist, but Shinohara Chofusa didn't care. No matter how the shogunate in Kyoto was established, it would not be able to take revenge on the Awa Kingdom on Shikoku Island. What was she afraid of?
Although the Miyoshi family claimed to occupy Shikoku Island, the samurai families of Tosa and Iyo were only suppressed by force. Because of the decline of the Miyoshi family, the samurai families of these two countries were already ready to move.
The core strength that the Miyoshi family can rely on are the samurai families of Sanuki and Awa, as well as the Awaji people, who are mainly naval forces.
The Miyoshi clan, the Awa clan, and the Sanuki clan all don't want to start a war.
Especially the Sanki people, when they followed Tokawa Ichitō into Yamato, they were defeated by Yoshigan and their entire army was annihilated. Even their leader Togawa Iptō was beheaded.
After the war, through negotiations, the Sanuki people were able to return home, and the fear of Shiba Yoshigan was deeply rooted in their bones.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu is the daughter of Tokawa Itun. After she became the governor of the Miyoshi family, the Sanki clan became her most important supporters.
Awa country is the place where the Miyoshi family started and its foundation. Shinohara Chofusa, on behalf of the Awa people, opposed the war, and Miyoshi Yoshitsugu was also in a dilemma.
The Sanuki clan and the Awa clan are both the core samurai group of the Miyoshi family, and their opposition has a great impact, filling the Miyoshi clan with despair.
No one expected that the Shangluo Allied Forces would go to war during the spring plowing season, nor did they expect that Rokkaku Yoshiharu would be so inexperienced in fighting.
Seeing the Rokkaku family beaten to pieces, the Miyoshi retainers seemed to remember how Shiba Yigen beat them to pieces.
Morale is low and the military is fearful of war. How can I make a p?
That is to say, Miyoshi and the other three were desperate, so they forcefully pulled Miyoshi Yoshitsugi to prevent her from running away. Otherwise, Miyoshi's troops would have already begun to retreat.
Matsunaga looked on with cold eyes, while Miyoshi Choitsu and Shinohara Changfu were arguing with each other. She didn't care whether Miyoshi's family could leave or not, or whether Miyoshi and the other three would die. What she wanted to protect was Matsunaga's family.
The Miyoshi family left as soon as they wanted, but Shinohara Nagafusa proposed to plunder Kyoto's subsidy deficit, which they couldn't bear anymore.
Matsunagahide's territory is Yodo Castle, which is located next to the Yodogawa waterway between Settsu and Yamashiro. It can be called the gateway to the west.
If she did not betray her, the shogunate would retaliate and attack the Miyoshi family's first target in the future, her Yodo Castle.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu is obviously no longer willing to stay in Kyoto. Today she can sell out Miyoshi and three others, and she will be able to leave Yodo Castle to die in the future.
This family governor is far less wise than Miyoshi Changqing, and doesn't care about Kyoto or the shogunate at all. She is just a rich man from the four countries, clinging to her lousy possessions, and being short-sighted!
In order not to follow in the footsteps of the Miyoshi trio and be betrayed in the future, Matsunagahide decided to betray Miyoshi Yoshitsugu first.
Therefore, she must keep Kyoto from being plundered, so as not to break up with the shogunate, and even if she takes refuge there in the future, she will not end well.
Matsunaga Hide knew in his heart that Miyoshi Yoshitsugu was already thinking of retreating. It was only because he had made a promise to Miyoshi and the three others and was unwilling to break his promise and lose his prestige that he remained silent.
At this time, as long as someone handed Miyoshi Yoshitsugi a suitable step, she would happily step down and run away.
Matsuhisa rolled his eyes, thinking about it, and said.
"You sirs are all important ministers of the family. This is a matter being discussed in front of the house governor. Please save some dignity for the Sanhao family. What's the etiquette of making noises?"
Miyoshi Choitsu and Shinohara Chofusa were spitting Hoshiko in each other's faces, and they were about to start a fight. At this time, when they heard Matsunagahide's sarcastic remarks, they both snorted at the same time and bowed to apologize to Miyoshi Yoshitsugi.
Miyoshi Changitsu's initial favorable impression of Matsunaga Hide has completely dissipated with the stabbing in Shangluo.
But at this time, Miyoshi and the three of them were isolated and helpless. Only Matsunagahide in Miyoshi's family opposed Shinohara Chofusa, so they had to give her some face.
Miyoshi Changyi felt miserable, how could the three of them get into this situation in such a way that they could only look at Matsunaga's show?
Compared to Miyoshi Choitsu, Shinohara Chofusa didn't care, she said with disdain.
"There is no room for compromise in matters of great importance to the family and the country, so naturally we must explain them clearly. If Matsunaga-sama has a wise opinion, I will listen attentively."
Matsunaga smiled slightly and cursed in his heart. My opinion? My opinion is that you should get out of here as soon as possible and don’t cause trouble to Kyoto!
She said to Miyoshi Yoshitsugi.
"Your Highness, the army has been out for a long time, and its morale cannot be shaken.
If the military is allowed to plunder Kyoto, and the people below become jealous and unwilling to obey military orders, what should we do?"
What Matsunagahide said makes sense, Miyoshi Yoshitsugi nodded silently.
The ancient army was not the citizen soldier of modern society. Military discipline did not rely on systems and ideological weapons. They were as violent and violent as wild beasts. The words "banditry is like a comb" and "soldiers are like a grate" are more appropriate.
These beasts are usually locked up in the army and controlled by military law. It is difficult for them to obey the orders even with severe punishments such as beheading.
If we put them into Kyoto, it would be like putting a bunch of hungry wolves into the sheepfold. At that time, who will care about military discipline? If we don't seize enough knowledge and grass, it will be impossible to restore order.
The Shangluo Allied Forces are approaching fiercely and have already reached the border of Shancheng Kingdom. At this time, the army is scattered. What should we do if the enemy takes the opportunity to attack? Reorganizing the army will not take a day or two.
Shinohara Nagafusa couldn't help but snorted and wanted to retort. But after thinking about it, she still didn't speak.
Everyone knows what kind of virtue the army is. The hungry wolves released will not return to their dens until they are full. If we want to forcibly restore order, we can only use iron and blood to strictly enforce military discipline.
As for the disciplined plundering in the city, what kind of plundering is there, and there is no discipline? Each family will only hate themselves for robbing less, and others robbing more. Don't expect them to be kind and respectful to each other, and to be humble to each other.
Matsunaga's words thwarted Shinohara Chofusa's idea of plundering Kyoto, making Miyoshi Choitsu's face look a little better.
However, what Matsuhisa Nagahide said next made Miyoshi Changyi's complexion change drastically.
Matsunagahide said.
"Your Highness, Ise Sakyo is seriously ill, and the ministers in Kyoto are full of hostility towards us. The army can no longer rely on them for supplies.
If we want to confront the Imperial Palace without being defeated, we must first ensure that there are no problems with the supplies of the army outside.
I heard that Hosokawa Fujitaka is in the Allied Forces of Shangluo and will follow the army to Shangluo. The Hosokawa Mibuchi family will definitely take action.
Our army's rear route depends on the Yodogawa water transportation for supplies, and the Izumi Hosokawa family's Katsuryuji Castle and the Mibuchi family's Kitakawachi territory are threatening our food routes.
What should we do if our retreat is cut off by them while we are fighting at the front?
Therefore, I asked the family governor to move to Akutagawa Castle, and I asked myself to guard Yodo Castle and protect the supply line first."
The Miyoshi trio, headed by Miyoshi Choitsu, glared at Matsunagahide. This bastard was even more sinister than Shinohara Chofusa.
Shinohara Chofusa made it clear that he wanted to leave. Although everyone was quarreling fiercely, at least they were still within the scope of military discussions and everyone expressed their opinions.
However, Matsunaga Hide played the game completely and directly provided a high-sounding excuse for Miyoshi Yoshitsugu to retreat.
The Yodogawa River runs through Settsu Province and connects the southern part of Kyoto. It is the logistics supply line for the Miyoshi family.
Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for the Miyoshi family to complete this trip to Kamikawa. The Hosokawa family of Izumi Province and the Mibuchi family of Kitakawachi are all eyeing south of Yodogawa.
In the Yamashiro country, there are many shogunate territories, and the Shoryuji Castle of the Izumi Hosokawa family is even near Yodo Castle, and I have been keeping an eye on it.
Ashikaga Yoshiki turned around and went to Higashikata to attack the Rokkaku family. It was not because she was stupid and forgot about the threat from the Miyoshi family. It was because Nishikonchi's passage into Kyoto was protected at all levels and was foolproof.
But this was a foolproof thing, and something went wrong.
The Hosokawa Mibuchi family watched with cold eyes, Ise Sakyo hinted to the ministers to remain silent, Akechi Mitsuhide abandoned Fushimi Castle, and Ninagawa himself evacuated Nijo Castle without permission.
This series of accidents made the Miyoshi family's journey to Luka feel like a deserted place. Before Ashikaga Yoshiteru could react, he was surrounded in Nijo Castle and suffered a brutal regicide.
That's why Yoshigan said that Ashikaga Yoshiteru died unjustly.
In this series of accidents, Ashikaga Yoshiteru would not die as long as one person's conscience found out. Unfortunately, the conscience of the samurai family had long been fed to the dog.
But now, the situation is different.
Shiba Yiyin contacted several powerful families in Shangluo. The powerful Rokkaku family was like paper and was destroyed by the coalition forces.
The troops of the Shangluo Allied Forces are about to enter the Yamashiro Kingdom. The shogunate families that have committed disgraceful acts in the Kyoto Incident must start to save themselves.
Not to mention the threats from other directions, the Mihaoshi family's most serious trouble lies behind them.
The combined territory of the Hosokawa Mibuchi family is more than 200,000 koku. Once the two of them start taking action, there will be problems with the Yodogawa supply line.
It was a taboo for military strategists to have their food routes cut off, so Nagahide Matsushita used this excuse to give Miyoshi Yoshitsugi steps so that she could exit Kyoto smoothly, and no one had anything to say.
Although the Miyoshi trio were angry, this excuse was almost perfect. They could no longer use morals to kidnap Miyoshi Yoshitsugi and force her to stay in Kyoto.
According to Matsu Nagahide, they only withdrew some of their troops and retreated to Yodo Castle in the Yamashiro region and Akutagawa Castle in the Settsu region to protect the Yodogawa supply line from threats.
But he really retreated. Who knows if Miyoshi Yoshitsugu will retreat all the way to Sakai Port and Shikoku Island?
In troubled times, it is rare to see a fool like Shiba Yiyin who is strict in his conduct and keeps his promises. Breaking promises is the norm in the Wu family.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu was a little confused at first, but when Miyoshi and the other three people showed angry faces, she finally realized that Matsunaga Hide was helping her escape!
She glanced at Matsuhisa with admiration and said with approval.
"Master Matsunaga is right.
The troops and horses have not moved, but the food and grass go first. The threat to the Yodogawa waterway is our first priority. Otherwise, the army will not be able to confront the Otai with peace of mind."
Miyoshi Choitsu looked at Miyoshi Yoshitsugu hesitantly. She opened her mouth several times, but in the end she didn't know what to say.
Miyoshi Masayasu frowned and looked at her. As the eldest sister of the three Miyoshi people, how could Miyoshi Changyi hesitate at this time? This hesitation would cost the lives of all three of them.
After thinking about it carefully, Miyoshi Masayasu came out and bowed and said.
"Lord Matsunaga is right, food supply is very important. But in a war, you can't just think about eating. What's more important is the pursuit of victory.
I dare to ask, according to Matsunaga-sama’s wishes, how should the arrangements be made in Yamashiro?”
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu will definitely run away, and Miyoshi Masayasu does not expect to keep this incompetent family governor. But how far the Miyoshi family's military force has been withdrawn, and whether this battle will be fought or not, the Miyoshi and the three of them must know clearly.
Sanhao Changyi reacted and nodded.
"Yes, please give me some advice from Matsunaga-sama."
She was talking about giving advice and staring at Matsunaga Hide, wanting to stab her to death with a knife.
Matsunagahide said calmly.
"Our army has deployed defenses along the Yodogawa waterway. It can advance and attack, and retreat and defend in response to each other.
Please ask Miyoshi Choitsu and Miyoshi Masayasu to station at Fushimi Castle and guard Kyoto South Town.
Please, Lord Iwanari Tomomichi, please follow me back to Yodo Castle, take care of the Hosokawa family's Katsuryuji Castle, and guard the gateway to and from Yamashiro Country.
Please His Highness and Lord Shinohara Chofusa retreat to Akutagawa Castle in Settsu Province, be on guard against the Mibuchi family in Kitakawachi, and be ready to enter Yamashiro Province at any time to support the front line.
Is Master Sanhao Changyi satisfied with my strategy?"