Chapter 1409 Return to the recent past with peace of mind
In recent years, the chaos has gradually reached its peak, with endless wars in the east and west. By the time the news reached Kanto, it was already late autumn.
Echigo Kingdom, imperial palace, meeting hall.
Yoshigan sat on the main seat and rubbed his temples, waving to the Kamo clan on the side. The Kamo clan stepped forward and bowed, took down the document from the case, and handed it to the three important ministers sitting there for circulation.
The Tongxin Secretariat is already the central organization for Yibao to manage Sibo's power, and the Gomori family has become his chief secretary, participating in various councils.
Yiyin will be prosperous in the mountains and fierce on the islands. Big Bear summons Xiu Sanji, just to tell them that he will return to the near future soon.
These days, all the affairs of the Kanto Palace are in order, and the autumn review will be held during the slack time after the autumn harvest to formally determine the members of the standing council for next year.
Yiyin deliberately avoided major criticism and returned to the nearest island first to show its integrity in delegating power.
In fact, as long as the status of the three permanent senior middlemen remains unchanged and the unanimous veto power of the three remains unchanged, Yiyin's control over the Kanto Palace will not be lost.
At this time, what he asked Kamao Clan to show to Sanji was the intelligence summary sent by the confidentiality team from recent times.
Sanji read the documents one by one and handed them back to Kamao clan. Yoshihiro sighed.
"There has been complete chaos recently. A few gunshots came from nowhere and hit the defense fortress in Shishan. The nervous Ichigo Sect and Oda's troops immediately started fighting.
If it were just the riot at Ishiyama Honganji Temple, Oda Nobunaga would have been well prepared, and the battle line she had arranged was intended to guard against the Ichikou clan.
But something happened at Sakamoto Castle in Omi Province. Ni soldiers from Mount Hiei participated in the Asai Asakura coalition's siege on the Oda family. Mori Katsunari died on the spot, and his remaining troops could only defend Sakamoto Castle.
The Asai Asakura coalition forces have bypassed Sakamoto Castle, passed through Otsu, and reached the racecourse and Matsumoto area, and will reach Kyoto further on.
After Oda Nobunaga received this bad news, he was afraid that his retreat would be cut off by Asai Asakura's coalition forces, so he withdrew his army to Yamashiro Province overnight, leaving Sakai Port and Settsu Province unattended.
This time, the Oda family is really in trouble."
Yoshigan also didn't expect how many people Oda Nobunaga had offended, and why even the Ichiko Sect and the Tendai Sect jumped out to become her enemy.
She was facing a confrontation with the Miyoshi family at the front. If the logistics line was cut off by Asai Asakura's coalition forces, and the thirty thousand soldiers were defeated without a fight, even if they were stronger than the Oda family, they would still be injured, or even collapsed.
Reluctantly, Oda Nobunaga had no choice but to retreat overnight. He was also beaten by the people who had flourished in Settsu Province along the way, and suffered heavy losses.
Shima Shengmeng is a native of Peking University and knows the geography of Settsu Country very well, she frowned.
“The Three Guardians of Settsu established by General Ashikaga were dismantled by His Highness Oda, and now His Highness Oda has been driven out of Settsu Country.
Is it possible that Settsu Country was really occupied by that Araki Village?"
Settsu is not an unknown place. It was called Namba Tsu in ancient times. It is one of the five regions. It has a stone height of 360,000. It was the first area developed by the emperor's court and was a sea transportation hub that received great attention from the central government.
Before Araki Murashige became famous, he was just an elder of the Ikeda family in Settsu. For such a once-little man to actually take over Settsu Country, it really makes people sigh that the times have created heroes.
Yoshihiro clicked on the intelligence documents placed on his case by the Kamao clan and sneered.
“Oda Nobunaga is a realist who knows how to assess the situation.
She is now in a hurry to go back to rescue Sakamoto Castle and save her supply line. She has even given up on Sakai Port, so how can she care about anything else?
Wada Weimasa returned to Takano Castle. Before he could secure his position, he was lured out of the city by Araki Murashige and was defeated and killed.
Wada Nobunaga's daughter, Wada Nobunaga, ran to Oda Nobunaga and cried. Oda Nobunaga only comforted her with a few words, but turned around and wrote a letter acknowledging Araki Murashige's protection of Settsu.
The three guardians of Settsu established by General Ashikaga on behalf of the shogunate were all killed by Araki Murashige. Oda Nobunaga dared to overstep his authority and gave the post of guardian of Settsu to Araki Murashige on behalf of the shogunate.
Where is the majesty of the shogunate! Where is the law of the martial arts! It is just playing the piano randomly!"
Yoshihiro Shiba is eager to go back to Japan, but he is worried about Mitsuhide Akechi.
This bastard didn't know what he was up to. He allowed Oda Nobunaga to humiliate Ashikaga Yoshiaki and crushed the faces of the entire shogunate under his feet.
Although Yoshihiro accepted Mitsuhide Akechi's strategy of hiding one's strength and biding one's time, what did Mitsuhide Akechi say in the second half of the sentence that made a difference?
As a member of the shogunate, if the Shiba family does not save the shogunate when it collapses, they will be scolded by the martial arts all over the world. The so-called righteousness is not only a help, but also a restraint.
Yoshihiro was actually in a dilemma, as his identity was destined to be tied to the direct descendant of the Genji family in Kawachi.
The rise and fall of the shogunate is one thing. If the Ashikaga Shogun family's sign as the direct lineage of the Kawachi Genji family is completely destroyed, it will not be good for Yoshigan.
How will he, an elder of the Genji family, get around in the future? What is the use of the white flag of Hachiman Tainiang in his hand?
Although the monarch and his ministers were united, there were still differences between Yoshigan and Akechi Mitsuhide in their attitudes towards the Ashikaga Shogunate.
Akechi Mitsuhide wanted to tear down the shabby house of the shogunate and rebuild a new house on the ruins that satisfied her.
And Yiyin hopes to make some repairs on the foundation of the shogunate. Because it is not a dinner party, and many people will die if the establishment is broken.
Akechi Mitsuhide is a cold-blooded vixen. She doesn't care about dead people and even desires to kill more people. Yoshigan is not as perverted as she is and cannot treat the world as ants.
This is the reason why Yiyin ignored Mitsuhide Akechi's suggestion and decided to return to Kojima in advance.
Of course, Oda Nobunaga was even more extreme than Akechi Mitsuhide. She not only wanted to overthrow the shogunate, but even wanted to revolutionize the 500-year lifeblood of the samurai family. Even rebels like Akechi Mitsuhide couldn't accept it.
At this time, Yamanaka Yukimori couldn't believe it and said.
"The position of Guardian of Settsu is so important, was it privately awarded by His Majesty Oda in a letter?"
Yiyin sneered.
"Idealists are the most selfish. Besides her own ideals, what else does Oda Nobunaga care about? Is there anything she can't do?
Araki Murashige is a powerful local martial artist in Settsu, and his background in military strategy is not mediocre.
I heard that Oda Nobunaga originally belonged to Tsuneki Ikeda and went to Settsu Country to serve as a guardian, but he couldn't resist Araki Murashige's ability to kill people. All three former guardians were killed, and Oda Nobunaga had no choice but to give in.
At least Araki Muraka is still on the side of the Oda family. With her as a local snake, the Miyoshi family and the Ichikazu clan cannot quickly pursue and enter the Yamashiro country.
Oda Nobunaga's decision was very wise. The Miyoshi family did not continue the pursuit and did not want to fight a tough battle with the powerful local lord Araki Murashige.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu led the Miyoshi army to attack Izumi and Kawachi countries on the grounds that the guardian of Kitakawachi Mibuchi Fujihide had defected to Oda Nobunaga."
As Yiyin spoke, he couldn't help laughing. These bastards from the four countries are really good at picking on the weak.
The Sanhao family is divided internally. They can fight when the wind is going well, but when the wind is going against them, they are fighting to deceive their teammates.
If Ichikami had not joined the battle in time, and Oda Nobunaga voluntarily retreated due to the crisis in Sakamoto Castle, the Miyoshi family would have actually sent an envoy to Oda Nobunaga's formation to ask for peace talks.
As a group of weaklings who only know how to fight among themselves, if they were asked to go up against Araki Murashige, who had killed all Settsu Kingdom and took over the position of guardian, they would definitely not go.
Sakai Port is a port city located between the borders of Settsu Province and Izumi Province. The Oda family retreated, and the Miyoshi family naturally took over Sakai Port.
The Miyoshi army did not dare to fight in the direction of Settsu Kingdom, so they went to Izumi Kingdom to bully their defeated generals.
The Izumi-Hosokawa family was almost wiped out by the Miyoshi family. If it hadn't been for the sudden appearance of Shiba Yoshigami, it's open to question whether the Izumi-Hosokawa family would exist now.
This time the Miyoshi family invaded again, and the Izumi-Hosokawa family gave in before the fight even started, so they sent letters asking for help to Konkisuba every day.
At this time, both the Hosokawa family and the Mibuchi family were no longer making trouble, and everyone was thinking of Yoshihiro Shiba's great kindness back then.
Even Mibuchi Haru, who was lying sick in Shoryuji Castle and ignored the infighting between his two daughters, also went to Peking University and Koriyama Castle to play rogue in front of Nizi Katsuhisa.
Nizi Katsuhisa, the recent Shiba agent, did not send troops to rescue the Hosokawa Mibuchi family. Mibuchi Haru prepared to commit seppuku in front of Nizi Katsuhisa in order to wash away the offense caused by the two families to the Shiba family.
Mibuchi Haru's moral kidnapping of relying on one's elders and selling one's elders put Nizi Katsuhisa on fire.
Considering the relationship between Yoshihiro Ishiba and Haru Mibuchi, how dare Nizi Katsuhisa let this old woman die in front of him with blood splattered on the spot.
Mibuchi Haru shouted that the Hosokawa Mibuchi family was sorry for Tsutaden, so let me apologize with blood.
Nizi Katsuhisa could only hold on to her desperately, promising to mobilize Maeda's interests immediately, and immediately wrote a letter to be sent to Kanto in a hurry, begging for instructions from the master.
Yiyin shook his head and said.
"The current situation in recent years has been very chaotic. Oda Nobunaga has already invaded Tsuruga County once, and there is a hidden danger of instability on the Hokuriku Road trade route.
Now, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu has led his troops into the two countries of Izumi and Hanoi, which are the territories of powerful factions in the shogunate.
Whether it is the Hosokawa Mibuchi family or the Hatakeyama family, as the leader of a powerful local faction in the shogunate, I cannot stand by and watch.
Therefore, I will board the ship at Naoetsu tomorrow, land at Tsuruga Port before the Hokuriku Road freezes, and return to Koji."
What Yiyin is most worried about is military troubles.
In recent years, the Spur leader has seemed to be awesome, and his position is dazzling and important both inside and outside the shogunate.
But the reality is that the Konji Spurling, whose mobilization strength is only 200,000 koku, can only bluff when the whole Konji is reduced to a pot of porridge.
The Oda army, the Asai Asakura coalition, the Miyoshi army, and even the Ichikoku sect, Tendai sect, and Rokkaku family, the mobilization power of each of them is far higher than that of the recent Shibo leaders.
Now Miyoshi Yoshitsugi has become greedy again and invaded the territory of the local powerful faction of the shogunate. If the Shiba family does nothing and allows the Miyoshi family to wreak havoc on the territory of their allies, Yoshigan will lose its leadership position.
But if they join the war, without the appeal of Yoshino Bank, will Maeda's interests, which have been under the control of Shiba in recent times, be able to win successfully against an enemy with a mobilization power far higher than its own?
In recent years, Sibo has been engaged in the new life of Sibo for a year. Yiyin has spent a lot of money to build a paradise for the Wu family, which makes other Wu family groups jealous.
If Maeda's interests are not won well enough, the samurai who once feared the reputation of Yoshigashi Ashikaga, the military god, will be ready to take action and covet the wealthy Konge Shiba territory.
Therefore, the recent Sibo leaders, who lack mobilization power, must win beautifully and unite all the friends who belong to their own camp in order to deter the greedy eyes of other martial arts groups.
Maeda, who was in charge of the military affairs, could not do this, nor could Mitsuhide Akechi, who was behind the scenes, nor could Katsuhisa Niko, the chief internal affairs steward.
Only when Yiyin goes back and uses his super appeal and influence to unite the hearts of the people in his own camp can he achieve the result that is most beneficial to the Spo family.
Yiyin said solemnly.
"Yanaka Princess, Island Princess, Big Bear Princess, I will leave all the affairs of the Kanto Palace to you.
We have discussed the specific details of the Grand Council and the Standing Council many times, and you know my principles very well.
I hope you can unite sincerely and make the business of Guandong Temple bigger and stronger, please."
Yiyin bowed slightly, and the three concubines kowtowed to the ground together, vowing to die in the service of your Majesty.
Waving his hand and asking the three of them to stand up, Yiyin smiled.
"I'm going to Naoejin to board the ship tomorrow, and I'm missing the other people.
In short, the three of you are the leaders in all affairs in Kanto. Remember my words, peaceful development is the main theme, and the Kanto Palace is the force to protect peace.
Do you understand?"
San Ji bowed again.
"I sincerely follow your teachings." x3
Yoshigan nodded with satisfaction. He was actually a little worried about Teru Uesugi. Uesugi Teruo was very strange recently.
However, the framework of the Guandong Palace has been set up, and the united front members of the Great Review have also covered most of the eight states of Guanzhou.
As long as the mountains in front of us are prosperous, the island is fierce, and the big bear Chaohide can maintain the current situation together, the old troubles of Yoshigan leaving Kanto and Uesugi Teruhora going out alone to fight will never happen again.
Yiyin is still very confident about this.
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The monarch and his ministers had a deep conversation, and it was not until the sky gradually darkened that the three concubines withdrew and left.
Yi Gin closed his eyes and rested his mind until Kamaojigo, who sent Sanji away from the palace, returned to the room, and then slowly spoke.
"Is there any news from Kasugayama Castle?"
Kamojigo said in a low voice.
"His Majesty Uesugi heard that you will be leaving tomorrow, so he sent an envoy to convey his blessings for a safe journey."
Yiyin opened his eyes, with doubts in his eyes.
Ever since he came back from Ninja Castle, something was wrong with Uesugi Terutora. That guy used to rush to the palace whenever he had a chance, and when he saw an opportunity, he would back away and pull himself into the room to have sex.
This time when Yoshigan came back, Uesugi Teruhora never came to the palace.
The last time Yoshigami went to Kasugayama Castle, Uesugi Teruhora used a screen to shield the two of them, so they couldn't see anyone while talking. It was because he got cold due to the excuse.
"I heard that it is good and bad, and people are always uncomfortable. Recently, I have been very lethargic and sometimes vomited."
Yoshigami nodded, he always felt that Uesugi Teruhu was not sick, but just vomiting with himself.
She just didn't know whether it was because she was unhappy about going back to Konko, or because she was unhappy about her meeting with Hojo Umasa in Ninja Castle.