"The Asakura family has ruled Echizen country for five generations, and the Asai family has been based in Kitaomi for three generations. The combined strength of these two families can have a mobilization power of more than one million koku.
His Highness Oda is too anxious and wants to swallow up these two families in one go, but I'm afraid he won't be able to do so for a while."
Akechi Mitsuhide agreed.
"good.
If the Oda family could defeat both families in one fell swoop, the Samurai family would naturally have been silent in recent times, and no one would dare to take the lead anymore.
But if the Oda family's offensive is thwarted and the Asai Asakura family resists the Oda family's full blow, then even more people will be tempted.
As far as I know, the Rokkaku mother and daughter who fled to Minami-Omi Ishibe Castle were already eager to give it a try a while ago. It was only after His Majesty Oda successfully transferred to Echizen Province that they restrained their thoughts and waited to see what would happen.
The Asai family and the Oda family turned against each other. The Oda family could not break through the border crossing from Mino country, and their route into Kitaomi was cut off.
If something happens again in Minami-Omi Koga County, Rokkaku and her daughter can destabilize the Suzuka Mountains, and the route from North Ise to Minami-Omi will be cut off.
At that time, if the Oda family wants to enter the nearby areas, they will have to take a detour through Minami Ise and take the route of Yamato Country.
Not to mention that this route is far away from the center, His Highness Oda has no intention of confronting the Shiba family at this time, and the Yamato country route is very inconvenient."
Nizi Shengjiu nodded.
"So, the key lies in whether His Highness Oda can quickly defeat the Asai family and open up the channel to Kitaomi River.
If it drags on for a long time, there will really be wars everywhere, and I don’t know who to deal with first.”
Akechi Mitsuhide nodded in agreement, suddenly changed the topic and smiled.
"Speaking of which, I heard an interesting thing.
It is said that Todo Takatora joined the Asai family's mobilization and went north with Isono Emasa to participate in the attack on the Oda family.
I wonder if Maeda-hime already knows about this? How does she feel?"
Nizi Shengjiu shook his head and said.
"You, don't always try to flirt with Maeda-hime. She is also devoted to public affairs. It is normal for everyone to have some conflicts on official matters, but don't ruin each other's personal friendship."
Akechi Mitsuhide bowed slightly to show that he had been taught. She smiled on her face and felt sorry in her heart. She looked at Ni Zisheng without saying a word for a long time.
Maeda was full of dirty thoughts about marrying into a wife, and he always treated Akechi Mitsuhide as an imaginary enemy to guard against. There was a camaraderie between the two.
Nizi Shengjiu smiled helplessly. She really didn't want to take care of the bad debts Sibo had suffered in recent years, but she was entrusted by the Lord to take care of it, so she had to take care of it.
Maeda Yoshida, Todo Takatora, and Otani Yoshitsugi all came from Yoshibank and were the original members of the old team. Therefore, after the establishment of Shibo in recent years, they have all been entrusted with important responsibilities.
These three people also became best friends because of their comrades-in-arms and formed the recent Spo leader military commander faction.
Maeda Yoshihiro was the leader, and Otani Yoshitsugi was his assistant. He almost took charge of Iga affairs, ousting Akechi Mitsuhide, who also had territory in Iga country, and also controlled the military of the recent Shiba Territory.
Toudo leader has a special status in the Shiba family. Toudo Takatora is suppressed by his mother, but as a core member of the military commander faction, his status is not low.
But all this completely changed after the death of Todo Takatora's mother.
Takatora Toudo refused to join the Shiba family's loyalty fund welfare system and paid military service to the Asai family. This time, he even began to join the Asai family's mobilization and participate in the military.
Her behavior has completely exceeded the scope of the Shiba family's rights and is tantamount to rebellion.
Before Yoshigan Shiba left Konkyo, he decided on the strategic policy of keeping a low profile and biding his time. Todo Takatora's behavior of following the Asai family to attack the Oda family cannot be justified.
Akechi Mitsuhide brought this matter up at this time, not only to mock Maeda's interests and make him lose face. He also reminded Nizi Katsuhisa that as the acting magistrate of Shiba in recent times, he must have a balanced bowl of water.
The Shiba family strictly adheres to neutrality. This is a code of conduct set by the master himself. Just now, Nizi Katsuhisa used it to warn Akechi Mitsuhide not to get into trouble.
At this moment, Akechi Mitsuhide mentioned that there was a problem with Maeda's interests, and the Toudo family was simply in trouble. So, should Katsuhisa Nizi take care of it?
Nizi Katsuhisa naturally understood that Akechi Mitsuhide had bad intentions and was deliberately trying to get her into the army. How serious he had been in admonishing her before, she felt so embarrassed now.
From Katsuhisa Niko's standpoint, there is a conflict between the military represented by Maeda's interests and the diplomacy represented by Mitsuhide Akechi. She must seek a balance in the middle to ensure the stability of the Shiba Territory in recent years.
But from a personal emotional point of view, although Maeda is proud, he is still a good person. And in front of him, Mitsuhide Akechi talks with guns and sticks, which is really annoying.
The two had conflicts before during the ministerial review. Maeda's interests were manipulated by Akechi Mitsuhide, and Nizi Katsuhisa was forced to write to the Lord to arbitrate the dispute between the two.
The Lord also had a keen eye, and he could see Mitsuhide Akechi's restlessness at a glance. Although he supported Mitsuhide Akechi on the surface, he secretly protected Maeda's interests.
This time, the lord specifically warned Nizi Katsuhisa to be careful not to be led into the ditch by Akechi Mitsuhide. That’s why Nizi Katsuhisa came to Kyoto specifically to warn Akechi Mitsuhide not to act recklessly.
Who knew that his warning might not be effective, and he was pushed into the water by Akechi Mitsuhide backhand.
The Lord has said that he must strictly maintain neutrality and not act recklessly, so what does Toudo Takatora's action mean? It is no longer disorderly, her behavior is enough to call it rebellion.
As the leader of the recent Shiba military commander faction, Maeda Benefit, can she still restrain Takatora Toudo?
Didn’t the Maeda interests clamor for military pressure in the review and make arrangements in advance? Was Takatora Toudo’s matter instigated by the Maeda interests?
All in all, Akechi Mitsuhide clings to Tōtō Gaohu to the death, because it is Xiang Zhuang who dances the sword with the intention of Pei Gong.
Nizi Shengjiu was naturally clear in her heart, but she couldn't express her pain.
Takataka Toudo died inexplicably, and Yoshihiro Shiba felt guilty towards the Todo family. So Takatora Toudo refused the Shiba Tadashi Fund and returned to Toudou to collect it without authorization, but Yoshihiro Shiba did not hold him accountable.
Just because of the ambiguous attitude of the Lord Shiba Yoshiyin, the Todo Territory has actually been separated from the control of the Shiba Territory in recent years and is almost independent.
No matter it was Maeda's interests or Nizi Katsuhisa, they could not restrain Toudo Takatora.
As a native of Inugami County, Todo Takatora began to pay military rations to Isono Danmasa, participated in mobilization, and went into battle to fight for the Asai family.
At this time, it would be too shameless to say that the Toudo leader is a foreign domain of the Shiba family. Todo Takatora has made his attitude clear with actions, and the Todo leader has separated from the Shiba family.
Yoshihiro Shiba is soft-hearted and does not take responsibility for the alienation of Todo leader. What can Maeda's interests do to Takatora Todo?
Send troops to investigate? The North and South Omi are already at war with each other and may start a fight at any time. The Shiba family strictly maintains neutrality and of course will not get involved.
No matter if you don’t ask? That is to tacitly admit that Todo led the separation from the Shiba family, and Toudo Takatora served the Asai family and received the Asai family’s reward. What reason did the Shiba family have to take care of others?
Her mother died inexplicably, and the Shiba family didn't care. Toudo leader defected to Mingchu, which is really not a breach of trust. At least Shiba Yoshigage didn't say anything, and it was hard to label Shiba leader as a traitor in recent years.
But Akechi Mitsuhide just insisted on the reason that Maeda was the leader of the military commander faction and asked Maeda to be responsible for Toudo Takatora's actions. Isn't this a rogue thing?
But Maeda was not Mitsuhide Akechi, he was a shameless person. Mitsuhide Akechi used this reason to attack her, but she really couldn't get over this hurdle.
Nizi Katsuhisa looked at Akechi Mitsuhide's elegant smile, thought about it, and finally sighed.
"Don't bother Maeda-hime. Just think of it as a favor for me."
Akechi Mitsuhide followed the good example and nodded immediately.
"Ni Ziji, what are you talking about? You are the acting commander of Sibo in recent times and the backbone of all of us. I naturally listen to you.
If you say you won’t ask, then I won’t ask.”
Nizi Katsuhisa felt depressed, and Akechi Mitsuhide's words were just to silence her.
Since the words "strictly observing neutrality" cannot be applied to Maeda's interests, it would be inappropriate for Nizi Katsuhisa to use these words to criticize Mitsuhide Akechi in the future.
Most of the shackles that restrained Akechi Mitsuhide from Yoshihiro Shiba were removed because of the loosening of control by supervisor Katsuhisa Niko.
Nizi Katsuhisa was a little depressed, Akechi Mitsuhide observed his words, changed the topic again, and said with a smile.
"Takatora Todo, I really don't know what is going on in her mind. The Shiba family's business is booming, but she wants to part ways with the Shiba family.
It is true that Maeda Hime cannot be blamed for this. This kind of ignorant white-eyed wolf means that your Majesty is too generous. Just let her fend for herself.
Niki Yoshimasa is more aware of current affairs, and seeing that the situation is getting more and more chaotic, she has already written to me, begging to annex her territories of several border villages to the Konkisbo Territory."
Nizi Shengjiu nodded.
"Is she seeking asylum?"
Akechi Mitsuhide sneered.
"No one is optimistic about the future of the Shogun. No matter whether His Highness Oda wins or loses, most of the authority of the shogunate has been eliminated by the Sixteenth Rule of the Palace, and all the concubines under Ashikaga are beginning to find their own way out.
Wada Yomasa chose to seek refuge with His Highness Oda, and it is not surprising that Niki Yoshimasa came to our Shiba family. Snakes have their own way, and rats have their own way.
When she transferred the guardianship of Iga to her master, he always remembered her kindness. Several villages in Iga country close to Yamashiro country have always been in the name of her Hitomi family and have not been touched at all.
She has gone through ups and downs in Sakamoto Castle, but now she seems to have figured it out. Instead of following the troubled general, it is better to come to our kind lord.
With the kindness of transferring and protecting me, your Majesty will definitely protect you, and the name and fortune of the Nimu family can at least survive this troubled time safely."
Ni Zi Sheng remained calm for a long time.
Akechi Mitsuhide first laughed at Maeda's inability to control Toudo Takatora's interests, and now he boasted that he had persuaded Niki Yoshimasa to join him. The level of the two was immediately comparable.
If Nizi Katsuhisa takes over, and Mitsuhide Akechi laughs in front of Maeda's interests in the future, wouldn't he block the bullet for her for nothing?
No one is a fool, Nizi Shengjiu just smiled and said lightly.
"I think Akechihime has already sent a letter to Kanto, asking your Majesty to decide on Hitoshi Yoshimasa's request. In this case, there is no need for us to say more. We are just waiting for your Majesty's order.
Maeda Hime is skilled in battle, Akechi Hime is eloquent, both are the pillars of our Shiba family, and I am honored to work with talented people like you."
The word "glib" used here is not a good word no matter how it sounds, it is very harsh. Akechi Mitsuhide always smiled calmly, and was not pierced by Nizi Katsuhisa in the slightest.
Nizi Katsuhisa was dissatisfied when he saw that she was so thick-skinned. He first used Takatora Toudo to talk things over, attacked Maeda's interests, then enlisted his own army, and finally used Yoshimasa Niki to claim credit for his achievements.
The Clay Bodhisattva still has an earthy nature, not to mention Nizi Shengjiu, who has been in a high position and has been the most important minister in the Sibo Territory in recent years.
It's one thing to take the overall situation into consideration, but it's another thing to be criticized in person. Nizi Katsuhisa is not a temperless person either.
So, she suddenly asked.
"I heard that the Hosokawa Mibuchi family has not been in peace lately?
The powerful local faction is your Majesty's important arm involved in the shogunate's government affairs. Akechi-hime always takes one step at a time when doing things, so why do you stand by and watch this matter?"
Akechi Mitsuhide smiled slightly, knowing that he was too ostentatious today, which aroused Nizi Katsuhisa's disgust, so he wanted to give himself eye drops.
She didn't mean to offend Nizi Shengjiu, but she didn't expect that her master was so wary of her that he actually asked Nizi Shengjiu to limit her performance.
All the affairs of Oda Nobunaga were related to the grand strategy of overthrowing the shogunate and rebuilding the world. Akechi Mitsuhide would not stop, let alone accept any constraints, which would affect his own layout.
Even if Yoshihiro Shiba is personally in charge of the situation, Mitsuhide Akechi still has to act like a jerk, let alone Katsuhisa Nizi, a mere good old man.
She persuaded Nizi Shengjiu to give in with a few words, in order to better implement her strategy and make Nizi Shengjiu wary and not to cause trouble.
I just didn't expect that the good old lady would get angry sometimes. She refused to cooperate and retorted so much that Nizi Katsuhisa had nothing to say. She really made the other party angry by making a cross-talk and bringing up the matter of the Hosokawa Mibuchi family.
When dealing with the Hosokawa and Mibuchi families, Akechi Mitsuhide always praised Hosokawa Fujitaka and disparaged Mibuchi Fujihide.
This time the two completely fell out, and Mibuchi Fujihide defected to Oda Nobunaga. In recent days, the land of Kitakawachi to the west of the Shiba Territory suddenly changed from an ally territory to an uncertain factor in the future.
It makes sense that Nizi Katsuhisa, as the acting magistrate of Shiba in recent times, used this to accuse Akechi Mitsuhide, who was in charge of diplomacy.
Akechi Mitsuhide sighed.
"Who would have thought that Mitsuhide Mibuchi was motivated by profit, bribed the Zahe people, and assassinated Hosokawa Fujitaka. This completely shattered the appearance of harmony between Hosokawa Mibuchi's family.
Mibuchiharu fell ill in Shengryuji Castle and refused to acknowledge her daughter. She shed tears all day long and cried out, "I'm sorry for you, Your Majesty."
Nizi Shengjiu was suffocated. After all, she was a kind person, not as shameless as Akechi Mitsuhide. Akechi Mitsuhide's words really made it difficult for her to pursue anything further.
It is true that the land of North Hanoi was conquered by Shiba Yoshigan, but the Shiba family at that time did not have the ability to take over this territory. Shiba Yoshigan simply gave it to Mibuchi Haru as a gesture of kindness.
This was the moral cornerstone for the Hosokawa-Mibuchi family and the Shiba family to form a new local powerful faction. Even if Hatakeyama Takamasa later came to join the family, they could not shake the Hosokawa-Mibuchi family's position in the local powerful faction.
The Hosokawa Mibuchi family controls the land of Izumi Province and Kitakawachi, with a stone height of more than 200,000. How can their strength be compared to that of Hatakeyama Takamasa?
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