Miyoshi Nagaitsu and Miyoshi Masayasu looked at each other with suspicion in their eyes. It sounds pretty reliable. Could it be that we misunderstood Matsunagahide?
Matsunaga said sincerely.
"We are facing a formidable enemy and we cannot continue to have internal chaos, otherwise the entire Sanhao family business is in danger of falling apart.
The Rokkaku family has been dominating Nanomi for hundreds of years. Once the army moved up to Luo, it collapsed instantly, which is enough to arouse our vigilance.
Is it because the Rokkaku family is not strong enough? The mobilization power of six to seven hundred thousand koku is not weak, and since they are fighting in their own country, their fighting spirit should be stronger.
But it was because of the disunity of Liujiao's family that the Shangluo coalition was able to win easily.
It was difficult for generations to start a business, but the four sisters worked hard to build a million-stone foundation, making the Sanhao family a powerful vassal and a famous name in the world.
We have received great kindness from our ancestors and we should work together to fight for the Sanhao Family. Thinking back to those days, how united we were to achieve our current status.
Dear ladies, don’t forget your original intention!”
Matsunaga showed his sincere words, which made all the good and important ministers moved.
Miyoshi Changqing is a heroic figure who led the Miyoshi family to its peak. Among the Miyoshi retainers present, which one was not promoted by Miyoshi Changqing, and which one has not been favored by Miyoshi Changqing?
The fact that the Miyoshi family was able to fight their way out of Shikoku Island and become the overlord of the Western Kondoms is the glory of the Miyoshi and four sisters, as well as the merits of the Miyoshi retainers group.
Matsunaga Hideaki's emotion and reason moved everyone present instantly. Miyoshi Choitsu and Shinohara Chofusa looked at each other and bowed to Miyoshi Yoshitsugu.
"I am willing to fight to the death for the Sanhao family!"
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu was also excited when he heard it, and he wished he could recreate the glory of Miyoshi Changqing.
She stood up and said.
"Okay! If you ladies are willing to fight to the death, I will accompany you to the end!
Just follow Matsunaga-sama’s plan, I will have a showdown with Odaisho at Hunting Mountain Castle!”
Everyone bowed and shouted.
"The Sanhao family has prosperous military fortune!"
Matsunaga lowered his head and showed a smile of success, indicating that the Matsunaga family was saved.
How to expel the Miyoshi family from Kyoto and return Kyoto to the Shangluo coalition forces completely. This is related to Matsunagahide's status in the shogunate after his betrayal, which must be absolutely secure.
She first vetoed Shinohara Nagafusa's proposal on the grounds that plundering and plundering would affect the army's fighting spirit, thus ensuring the safety of Kyoto.
Then he used Miyoshi Nagakei's blessings to motivate the Miyoshi family, making them think that they were capable of fighting. Only then were they willing to leave the capital and divide their troops to guard along the Yodo River.
If the Sanhao army is entrenched in Kyoto and does not leave, a fierce battle with the Shangluo coalition will inevitably affect the prosperity of Kyoto.
Fortunately, now, with some eloquent encouragement from Matsunaga, the Miyoshi troops withdrew from Kyoto on their own and divided their small Shangluo army into three groups.
The concubines of the Miyoshi family thought that with the Yodogawa water transport channel, they could gather their military strength at any time, coordinate with each other from head to tail, and become invincible.
But the problem is, Matsunaga is going to rebel!
Along the Yodo River, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu and Shinohara Chofusa are in Akutagawa Castle in the west, Miyoshi Choitsugu and Miyoshi Masayasu are in Fushimi Castle in the east, and in the middle is Yodo Castle with Matsushita Nagasaki.
If Matsunagahide rebels, the connection between Akutagawa Castle and Fushimi Castle will be cut off in an instant. There will be no head-to-tail coordination. After the troops are divided, there will only be a pile of scattered sand, which will be defeated one by one.
In order to win people's trust, Matsunaga Hide also specifically stated that he would act together with Iwanari Tomomichi. In fact, the purpose was to reassure the Miyoshi family members.
As one of the three good people, Iwanari Yudong has no way out and can only fight to the end. With her in Yodo City, everyone will feel at ease.
But everyone has overlooked a blind spot, that is, people will die. All it takes is a dagger and a glass of poisonous wine to send Iwanari Yudong on his way.
Matsunagahide had long thought that once a rebellion was launched, he would immediately kill Iwanari Tomomichi and block the Yodogawa River. The Miyoshi army would inevitably be in chaos.
With Iwanari Tomomichi's head and her achievements in cutting off Miyoshi's army, she, a loyal person who has committed crimes and made meritorious deeds, should be able to pass the test, right?
———
In Fushimi Castle, the Miyoshi family united as one, and Matsunaga Hide was secretly happy.
Looking north to Kyoto, the residence of the Ise family.
Ise Sadakyo was lying in bed, surrounded by her cronies, who were bowing their heads and listening to her instructions.
"Immediately send someone to Tanba Country to tell Ninagawa Prince that the Miyoshi family is leaving Kyoto. Then send someone to Mount Hiei to inform the Tendai Sect of this matter.
Starting today, contact the ministers of various families in Kyoto and organize the Ji warriors from each family in the capital. Prepare to assist the Shangluo coalition forces in the flanking attack on Fushimi Castle when the Imperial Palace returns."
The confidant first lowered his head and cheered, then hesitated and asked.
"Lord, we have done so many things for the Sanhao family. We cannot escape our involvement in the general's death.
Even if we abandon darkness and turn to light now, the imperial office will not let us go, right? Can we really pass the test by doing this?"
Ise Sadakyo's face was pale, he was lingering on the hospital bed, looking at the beams, and said calmly.
"Doing nothing means death. If you struggle hard, you may have a glimmer of hope.
You don’t have to ask any questions, just do it.”
"Hi!"
After his cronies went out, Ise Sadakyo closed his eyes and fell into a daze, thinking over countermeasures over and over again.
The Miyoshi family is leaving, and Miyoshi Yoshitsugu is a joke and not worth cooperating with. Ise Sadakyu regrets it so much. Why did she choose to join forces with such idiots on impulse.
Akechi Mitsuhide, this bastard, she misled everyone in the middle. No one thought that she was so bold as to kill the general.
It seems now that the biggest beneficiary after the shogun's death was Shiba Yoshion. As the only surviving direct descendant of the Genji family in Kawachi, Shiba Yoshion's prestige is at its peak.
Woshiba Yoshigan is a Ji samurai, and after going to Luo, he can stand on his own and serve as shogun.
The Shiba family's family status is the highest among the Ashikaga clan. Ashikaga has no heir, which is also in line with the tradition of the samurai family.
As for Ashikaga Yoshiaki, her status as a twin girl is actually very disgraceful, and she is not qualified to compete with Yoshihiro Shiba.
Unfortunately, he is a man.
Wada Weimasa received a letter. Ashikaga Yoshiteru's old ministers did not choose Yoshihiro Shiba, but supported Yoshiaki Ashikaga. Yoshihiro Shiba also recognized this matter.
Now that Ashikaga Yoshiaki is the new general, the Ise family can still save some time.
Shiba Yiyin himself is powerful, and he can forcefully liquidate all the relevant military families who caused the general's death.
But Ashikaga Yoshiaki was different, she couldn't do it. If she wanted to secure the throne of the shogunate and not become a puppet of Yoshihiro Shiba, she had to reach a compromise with the ministers and local powerful factions.
All ministers who are stained with the blood of Ashikaga Yoshiteru will see this. They will take action to save themselves and make meritorious deeds.
Matsunaga Hide has secretly revealed to Ise Sadakyu that the Miyoshi family will inevitably withdraw from Kyoto, allowing Ise Sadakyu to ensure that Kyoto will return to the hands of the Shangluo coalition forces in a stable manner.
Ise Sadakyo's first reaction after receiving the hint was that he knew that this important minister of the Miyoshi family was going to betray him.
Hosokawa Fujitaka is in the Sangluo coalition formation, and the Hosokawa Mibuchi family must take action.
Ninagawa himself refused to save the general, so he would definitely have to do his best to show off at this time.
The trio of Miyoshi sent the general's body to Xiangguo Temple, which gave the Linji Sect a huge advantage. The Tiantai Sect hated it to the core. The Tiantai Sect was bound to participate in the reshuffle and recover its losses.
There is also Niki Yoshimasa of Sakamoto Castle. The Minami Omi Rokkaku family is vulnerable. She has not had a chance to show off, and she must be extremely anxious.
Everyone is staring at the military strength of the Three Goods and wants to use this battle to whitewash themselves.
Miyoshi went to Luo, killed the general, and occupied Kyoto, not because Miyoshi Yoshitsugi was strong, but because everyone was watching and taking no action.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugi was like holding a gun, but there was only one bullet in the gun. No one was willing to be the target of shooting, so Miyoshi's army was allowed to roam freely in Kyoto for a whole winter.
But now Shiba Yiyin is here, the one who is willing to block the gun is here!
The Miyoshi family's guns were naturally pointed at Shiba Yiyin, and the bullet was naturally reserved for the Shangluo coalition forces. Then the others would not be able to help but take action.
There are not many opportunities to beat a drowned dog, and no one wants to miss it. Because after this battle, the shogunate will appoint another general. After the cards are shuffled, who eats the meat, drinks the soup, and licks the plate will depend on the military merits of this battle.
Ise Sadakyo sighed. Her whole body was sore and weak, but she couldn't sleep well. Her mind was racing with calculations of gains and losses.
The Ise family has not made a right move in the past few years. Now she has no bargaining chips and can only survive in death.
———
The Shangluo Allied Forces had not even taken a step into Shancheng Kingdom, but the situation inside and outside Kyoto was already turbulent.
Everyone is committed to serving the imperial court, but they are afraid that if they are too late, they will be included in the gang of three good traitors and will never have a chance to stand up again.
Taking sides is a skill. Firstly, it must be shameless, and secondly, it must be useful. It just so happens that everyone feels that they are very thick-skinned and very valuable.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu did not expect that before the Miyoshi family showed its decline, countless people were already ready to beat up the lost dog. It can only be said that the image of Yoshigoshi Shiba as an undefeated military god is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
As for Shiba Yiyin, who was far away in Guanyin Temple City, he received countless letters expressing his loyalty, so many that he could no longer pile up the documents.
He knocked on the table and said to the ladies sitting there with a smile.
"Ise Sakyo said that he endured the humiliation and had no choice but to deal with the enemy in order to protect Kyoto from destruction at the hands of the Miyoshi family.
Ninagawa himself requested me to invade Kyoto from Tamba Country and flank the Miyoshi army with me.
Even the master of the Tiantai Sect was grateful for the kindness of the Odaisho and wanted to send nuns down the mountain to drive away the foreign invaders and restore peace to the Kyoto shogunate.
Well, the hearts of the people in Kyoto still flow towards the shogunate, the Ashikaga Shogun family, and the direct descendants of Kawachi Genji."
Yiyin sneered, his expression full of disdain. What the hell were these bastards doing?
If when Ashikaga Yoshiteru died, someone would jump out to complain about the general, Yoshigan would give her a thumbs up.
It's good now. The Sanhao family is about to die. Isn't it too late to become a street rat in the eyes of everyone?
The concubines smiled and said nothing. Everyone knew what those people in Kyoto were thinking.
Oda Nobunaga smiled.
"No matter what, with their help, the Sanhao family will be in trouble, and this battle will be much easier to fight."
The Ninagawa sect of Tanba Province is located in the northwest of Kyoto, the Hieizan Tendai Sect is in the northeast of Kyoto, and the Ise Sadato sect is in the middle of the capital and cooperates with the outside. The Miyoshi family's backyard is already unstable.
Oda Nobunaga didn't know that Matsunagahide was about to rebel, and when she jumped out to cut off the Yodogawa River, the Miyoshi family would start a war.
At this time, she was still seriously planning the final battle and said.
"Otaisuo, I have good news."
Yiyin raised his eyebrows and asked.
"What good thing?"
Oda Nobunaga laughed and said.
"Mochizuki Jidong died of illness."
Yiyin curled his lips and asked.
"Died of illness?"
Oda Nobunaga nodded.
"This is what the Koga people said when they sent a message. In addition, the Koga people have decided to abandon the dark side and surrender to me. Koga County has no worries."
Yoshigine tried not to roll his eyes, but Asai Nagamasa's face became even more ugly. Oda Nobunaga finally swallowed the whole Minami Omi, what a powerful guy.
Rokkaku Yoshiken Yoshiharu and his daughter fled to Ishibe Castle in Koga County, looming as a threat to the Minami Omi Plain.
This is a traditional project of the Rokkaku family. If you can't fight, you will flee to Koka County. When the shogunate was strong, this happened often.
The governors of the Rokkaku family in the past generations dared to do this because they bribed the Jiahe people for their own use.
The Jiahe people are familiar with the locals and are good at fighting in the mountains. If they go into the mountains and forests when something happens, there is really nothing the general army can do against them.
Rokkaku and his daughter wanted to do the same thing during their escape this time, but unfortunately their opponent was Oda Nobunaga.
Oda Nobunaga began to bribe the Koga clan long before he went to Luo. In the past few years, the Koga clan and the Rokkaku retainers group had been extremely unhappy, and Rokkaku Yoshiharu could not protect them because of his shrinking power.
Oda Nobunaga's win-over effect was very good, and most of the Hezhong people were already interested in defecting. This did not happen because Mochizuki Yoshitomi stopped him.
The Mochizuki family has a high prestige in Koka County, and Mochizuki Yoshitō is a die-hard loyalist to the Rokkaku family. Her opposition has prevented the Koka clan from joining the new master.
It's better now. Here, the Shangluo Allied Forces swept across the Nanomi River, and over there, Mochizuki Yoshito died of illness. He died at the right time, and he didn't know whether he died of illness actively or passively.
In any case, Oda Nobunaga's goal has been achieved, and Koga County's surrender has made the Rokkaku mother and daughter of Ishibe Castle no longer able to threaten the Minami Omi Plain.
With the Rokkaku retainers and the Koga clan, the Oda family has established a firm foothold in Minamiomia and gained a place in Konge.
Yoshigan Shiba sighed helplessly, Oda Nobu planned his move too quickly. He originally thought of making some small moves after going to Luo to resist the Oda family's encroachment on Minami Omi.
Now it seems that it is too late.
Asai Nagamasa was even more angry. In order to attack Minami Omi, she mobilized a large number of troops and even delayed spring plowing. The Asai retainers were very dissatisfied.
As the Koga clan surrendered to the new master, it was a foregone conclusion that the Oda family would annex the land of Minami Omi. The Asai family had gained nothing in Minami Omi, and Asai Nagamasa didn't know how to explain it to his retainers when he returned home.
She stepped out of the queue, bowed, and said.
"At the imperial office, farmers and soldiers have been mobilizing in the north of Omi for too long. Now that the south of the river has been pacified, I hope to wait until spring plowing before continuing to Luo.
Before the solar term has passed, let the peasants and soldiers go home to help with spring plowing."
Asai Nagamasa couldn't stand it anymore, and Minami Omi couldn't get any benefits, so she should at least let the peasants and soldiers go back to finish the spring plowing. Otherwise, she would not be able to do her job as the governor of the family if she had nothing to rely on.
The Miyoshi family is not the Rokkaku family. The Miyoshi military force is entrenched in Kyoto and relies on the Yodogawa water transportation and the Kyoto shogunate for supply and logistics. Off-season operations are not as useful to the Miyoshi military force as the Rokkaku family.
In this case, it is better to go back to replant and replant in the spring, so as to reduce losses in the autumn harvest.
Please remember the first domain name of this book: ._