Hashiba Hideyoshi's resentment towards Oda Nobunaga was stirred up by Takenaka Shigeharu and turned into the ambition of the world.
To this day, Hashiba Hideyoshi finally has a clear direction for his future.
To win the world and Sibo Yiyin is no longer a delusion in her mind, but a goal that can be achieved through hard work.
This made the wildfire in her heart grow stronger and her fighting spirit high.
But at this time, no one cares about the small civilian status of the Oda family. The intensification of internal fighting in the shogunate is what the high-level samurai family is concerned about.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki was wavering between Ise Sakyo and Wada Yaimai, and the shogunate was arguing endlessly about whether to pass Oda Nobunaga's Rakuchu legal system.
At this time, Akechi Mitsuhide, who had saved the Hosokawa-Mitsubuchi family and united the Ninagawa-Hatakeyama family, had unified the thinking of the Shiba camp.
She secretly planned a murder through Miburou and Zagazhong. On the surface, she went to the Nijo Imperial Palace with a high profile and asked for an audience with the general.
Hearing that Akechi Mitsuhide was coming, the hesitant Ashikaga Yoshiaki immediately invited her in.
In Ashikaga Yoshiaki's heart, he owes his status as a shogun today to the contribution of Mitsuhide Akechi's letters.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki, who was hesitant about this Shiba minister who was loyal to the shogunate, was very interested in hearing her purpose.
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After saluting, Akechi Mitsuhide looked around the meeting hall and saw only Wada Weimasa and Niki Yoshimasa as his attendants, but Ise Sadakyo was nowhere to be seen.
It can be seen that in Ashikaga Yoshiaki's heart, he was already wary of the troublemaking Ise Sadakyo.
Akechi Mitsuhide glanced at it and thought about it. She raised her head and looked at Ashikaga Yoshiaki, slightly dazed by her appearance that resembled Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
This was the first time Akechi Mitsuhide met Ashikaga Yoshiaki in person. As rumored, she looked exactly like Ashikaga Yoshiaki.
No wonder the samurai family of the shogunate never doubted whether her twin daughter was of pure blood, and no wonder Yoshigan Shiba was willing to help her rise to power for free.
A trace of sadness flashed in Akechi Mitsuhide's eyes. Yoshihiro Shiba was so tolerant of Ashikaga Yoshiaki because he felt guilty for killing Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki was also observing Akechi Mitsuhide, and when he saw her staring blankly at him with sadness in her eyes, he became more and more convinced that this person was loyal to the shogunate.
Wada Weimasa saw that Mitsuhide Akechi looked directly at the general for a long time, which could be said to be a disgrace before the emperor, so he coughed lightly and said.
"Lord Akechi, long time no see."
Akechi Mitsuhide was awakened by her words, came to his senses, bowed and smiled.
"Master Wada, I haven't seen you for some time, but you are even more glorious than before."
Wada Weimasa smiled slightly, knowing that Akechi Mitsuhide was referring to his meritorious service in assisting the general to rise to power, and he had already become the head of the Ashikaga clan's ministers, which was very prestigious.
She bowed in return.
"I dare not take it seriously. What is the purpose of Lord Mingzhi coming to see the general this time?"
Wada Weimasa's attitude maintained a sense of distance. The current relationship between Lisbo's two families was hostile and subtle, and she did not want to get into trouble with Mitsuhide Akechi, a troublesome guy.
The Kyoto Incident and the murder of Ashikaga Yoshiteru were full of weirdness. We are not fools, and we have some feelings about the role Mitsuhide Akechi played in Miyoshi Shangluo.
It's just that all the shogunate families are not clean themselves, and no one is willing to investigate the truth of the Kyoto Incident. Even Ashikaga Yoshiaki and she have no idea how dangerous Akechi Mitsuhide is.
Since it was inconvenient for anyone to speak out, if I really wanted to tell you clearly about Akechi Mitsuhide, I would inevitably be implicated.
Akechi Mitsuhide relies on the method of dragging everyone down, leaving everyone speechless.
Therefore, although Wada Weimasa was wary of Akechi Mitsuhide, Ashikaga Yoshiaki had an inexplicable affection for Akechi Mitsuhide, so she could not say much to warn him.
At this time, what she was most concerned about was, why did Akechi Mitsuhide come? The Odaisho finally couldn't bear it anymore and released the poisonous snake?
Recalling what Akechi Mitsuhide had done, Wada Weimasa and Hitoshi Yoshimasa looked at each other, and both could see the uneasiness in the other's eyes.
Akechi Mitsuhide was not completely unaware of the two people's precautions, but she wasn't afraid of anything either.
The more selfish the Wu family is, the easier it is for her to get along with them. If it is the selfless Warrior Ji, it will be a bit more troublesome.
The Four Princesses whom she asked Fujibayashi to add names to were troublesome people. Therefore, she simply asked them to die to avoid making it difficult for everyone to get along with each other in the future.
As for people like Wada Weizheng, taking advantage of their selfish motives will make many things easier.
Akechi Mitsuhide's eyes were slightly red, he kowtowed to Ashikaga Yoshiaki and said.
"Your Majesty has behaved inappropriately. When I saw Lord Gongfang, I couldn't help but think of my ancestors. When I think back to my ancestors' kindness to me, I..."
Halfway through her words, Mitsuhide Akechi was so choked up that she couldn't speak. She wiped her eyes with her sleeves, bowed again and said.
"I'm very sorry. I'm rude."
Wada Weimasa and Hitoshi Yoshimasa watched her performance with cold eyes, but Ashikaga Yoshiaki was a little moved.
"I have been friends with Akechi Hime for a long time. If you hadn't written a letter to persuade me, I might have been waiting for death at Kofukuji Temple, waiting for the Miyoshi family to deal with me.
I will always remember Mingzhiji's loyalty to the ancestors and her contribution to me. I just didn't expect that you and I would meet at such an awkward time.
I heard that the Grand Office is not satisfied with you, and has asked you to think about your mistakes in Dawen Mountain City these days. I just don’t know when you came to Kyoto?"
Although Ashikaga Yoshiaki had a good impression of Akechi Mitsuhide, Akechi Mitsuhide was a retainer of Shiba, and his loyalties were Ashikaga Yoshiteru and Shiba Yoshigan.
Nowadays, the Azulispo families are at odds with each other, and it is still unclear whether Akechi Mitsuhide's intentions in coming here are good or bad.
Facing Ashikaga Yoshiaki's temptation, Akechi Mitsuhide sighed slightly and said.
"I am Shiba's retainer in charge of Kyoto affairs, and thanks to the great love of my ancestors, I am able to serve my ancestors as a retainer and participate in the shogunate affairs.
When Miyoshi went to Luo, Xiandai died under the siege of the rebels. After Ootaishu returned, he was very angry that I could not save Xiandai.
I deserved to be asked to shut myself up and think about my mistakes. If I had been more vigilant, Xiandai...Xiandai would not have been..."
Akechi Mitsuhide burst into tears and could not continue sobbing.
On the side, Wada Weimasa and Hitoshi Yoshimasa looked at each other, feeling that this grandson was too shameless.
The death of the ancestors is inseparable from Akechi Mitsuhide.
Although she doesn't jump on the stage like Ise Sadato, the sin she carries is definitely greater than that of Ise Sadaka. It's just that everyone is unclean, so they don't say bad things about her in front of Ashikaga Yoshiaki.
Unexpectedly, she shamelessly acted like a loyal minister to life, which made Wazheng and Tian Weizheng really depressed to death.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki didn't know the truth and said with a sore nose.
"I know your loyalty, but when you came here this time, were you ordered by Odai to say something to me?"
Akechi Mitsuhide looked serious and said heartbrokenly.
"Lord Gongfang, how did you and the Odaisuo get into such trouble?
When I heard about the current situation of the shogunate in Tawen Mountain Castle, I was so depressed that I beat my chest. Then I risked my life and came to Kyoto to meet with the Grand Imperial Palace to learn about my interests.
The Ashikaga family is a family, and the Odaisho has a deep affection for the ancestors, so he will defend the interests of the Ashikaga family to the death, come all the way from Kanto, and support you to succeed the Shogun without any regrets."
Ashikaga Yoshiaki's face felt hot when he heard this.
The one who has selfish motives is not Yoshigan Shiba, but Yoshiaki Ashikaga. She is the one who is greedy and wants to kick Yoshigan Shiba away and dominate the shogunate.
But I didn’t expect that Ise Sadaoka was useless! It sounded like a beautiful idea, but it was a mess in its execution, and in the end it got out of hand.
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Speaking of regret, Ashikaga Yoshiaki really regretted it, but she had no way out.
Shiba Yiyin slapped her on the face, and all the shogunate warriors in the meeting hall saw it clearly.
If she had just swallowed her anger and pretended that this had never happened, how could she sit down in the position of general? One wrong step, one wrong step after another, riding a tiger with difficulty, is what she is now like.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki's face was dull and he could only say sarcastically.
"That's it for now, no need to say anything more."
Akechi Mitsuhide said solemnly.
"General, Ise Sadakyo and the Miyoshi family are colluding with each other. An ancestor was killed, and she was one of the murderers!
Do you really think she wants to do something for you?
Killing the king is an unforgivable crime! She just wanted to mess up the shogunate so that her family could escape!"
Ashikaga Yoshiaki said hesitantly.
"this.."
Akechi Mitsuhide continued to induce.
"If you think about it carefully, the Odaisho is just a male figure and has no ambition to compete for the position of shogun. Even if he participates in shogunate politics, it is just to help you get on the horse and give you a ride.
As a man, what ambitions can he have?
But what about Ise Sakyo? I wish I could start a blood feud between you and Odaisho, and have the Ashirisbo families kill each other.
With her many years of immersed in shogunate politics, how could she come up with such a bad idea that cannot withstand scrutiny if she didn't have evil intentions?
Remarry? Who doesn’t know that Da Yutai has a strong temperament, even more so than his predecessors?
She wants to help you by intimidating Da Ootai into submission? Do you think she is sincerely helping you, or does she want to harm you?"
The more Ashikaga Yoshiaki listened, the more she felt it made sense. It was indeed the truth, but she didn't want to think about what strategy to use against whom.
Ise Sadakyu doesn't want to make things more secure? It's just that Ashikaga Yoshiaki, whom he helped, is ignorant and eager for success! What can Ise Sadakyu do? It's hard for a clever woman to make a meal without straw!
Ashikaga Yoshiaki said doubtfully.
"She does this? What's the benefit?"
Akechi Mitsuhide sneered.
"If you think about it carefully, she has already revealed her fox tail. If the two Lisboa families turn against each other, who will benefit?"
Ashikaga Yoshiaki's eyes widened and he lost his voice.
"Oda..."
Akechi Mitsuhide nodded.
“The disobedient heart of Ise Sada is clearly revealed.
She had known for a long time that she could not escape her guilt, and she disrupted the shogunate in order to attract foreign vassals to take over the shogunate and ensure the continuation of the Ise family name.
His heart can be killed!
If my guess is correct, she should have been paving the way for His Highness Oda to enter the shogunate. I just don’t know what method she used to deceive you."
The more Ashikaga Yoshiaki listened, the more true it became, she gritted her teeth and said.
Akechi Mitsuhide seemed to be sure, and said as if he had a sudden realization.
"That's it, it turns out it's Guan Ling Dai.
When Sanhao went to Luo for Changqing, he wanted to seek the post of governor.
The ancestors led the ladies of the shogunate to fight to the death because they knew very well that the day when Miyoshi Nagakei became the leader of the shogunate, it was the time when the Ashikaga shogun was turned into a puppet.
Ise Sakyo is really damned!"
Ashikaga Yoshiaki couldn't help but scolded the case.
"This villain!"
Wada Weimasa watched quietly, while Akechi Mitsuhide provoked the relationship between Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Ise Sakyo.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki was already dissatisfied with Ise Sadism. Akechi Mitsuhide's words were well-founded and really fit Ashikaga Yoshiaki's thoughts.
Wada Weimasa had recently had a very unpleasant quarrel with Ise Sadakyo over the legal system in Luozhong, and she was happy to watch Ise Sadakyu's misfortune.
But the problem is that overpowering the Ise Sadism cannot solve the troubles of Ashikaga Yoshiaki and their Ashikaga ministers.
There are endless truths in the world, and the truth about turning against one another is often for profit.
There are many Confucian scholars who oppose Buddhism. Buddhist monks are often very polite and smile without saying a word. But they hate Han Yu with all their might and pursue him fiercely. Why?
Because the other Confucian scholars wanted to debate the scriptures with them and prove the loopholes in the Buddhist scriptures. But Han Yu asked the temple not to accumulate land and asked the temple to pay taxes.
With his angry eyes, he defends Buddhism. But in his heart, he has interests and vows to be incompatible.
It is also the same reason that Wada Weimasa and Ise Sadao turned against each other.
You, the Ise Sadato, want to instigate Ashikaga Yoshiaki to drive away Ushiba Yoshigan, Wada Weimasa and others are happy that Ashikaga Yoshiaki is more powerful, and follow them to enjoy the popularity.
But Yoshigan Shiba slapped him with a backhand, and Ashikaga Yoshiaki's position was unstable. How could Wada Weimasa and the others continue to act arrogantly? Naturally, they could not tolerate the misbehavior of Ise Sadakyo.
Everyone relied on Ashikaga Yoshiaki to rise to prominence. If she was removed from power by Yoshihiro Shiba, what would happen to everyone's future?
Akechi Mitsuhide pointed out the crimes of Ise Sada, and Wada Weimasa welcomed him with both hands. But more importantly, how to solve the current problems of the Ashirisbo family.
If it can't be solved, then Ise Sakyo cannot be moved. Her strategy of contacting Oda and suppressing Shiba is the back-up for the Ashikaga family and the back-up for people like Wada Noimasa.
Wada Weimasa bowed and interrupted.
"Ise Sadaka harbors evil intentions and would not regret her death, but now is not the time to pursue her.
There was already a rift between the Odaisho and the general, and the chaos in the shogunate was difficult to deal with.
Naturally, the general does not want foreign vassals to interfere in the shogunate affairs, but if the Oitai continues to press, the general will have no choice but to seek foreign aid, and there is nothing he can do."
Ashikaga Yoshiaki was awakened by Wada Weimasa's words, calmed down, and looked at Akechi Mitsuhide to see what she said.
Wada Weimasa was right, Ise Sakyo could do whatever she wanted to do afterwards, but she was currently negotiating with Oda Nobunaga and could not move for the time being.
Yoshigan Shiba was so powerful that Ashikaga Yoshiaki was afraid. If he didn't calm down, Ashikaga Yoshiaki would not dare to let go of Oda Nobunaga's reinforcements.
Unless the current situation of hostility between the two Lisboa families is resolved, it's all nonsense. The situation has collapsed. Can you give me some useful suggestions?
Akechi Mitsuhide smiled slightly.
She came here just to solve the deadlock between the Ashikaga family. Without solving the problem, Yoshigan Shiba could not leave. How could he just sit back and watch Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Oda Nobunaga fight each other?