Takada Harano glanced at Miyoshi Yasunaga, who frowned, and said slowly.
"As far as I know, Matsunagahide persuaded Araki Murashige that the non-aggression agreement between the Settsu clan and the Miyoshi family no longer exists, and the Settsu clan may go south to attack the Miyoshi army at any time.
Hatano Hideharu of Tamba Kingdom was worried about another invasion by the Miyoshi family, and was persuaded by Ninagawa himself, agreeing to cooperate with the Shiba family in the war, and jointly attack the Miyoshi family, and was mobilizing.
The two elders, Hosokawa Motonsune and Mibuchi Harukata, were in Izumi and Hanoi to integrate the overall situation, and they wanted to lead a large army to enter the country to fight.
Together with His Highness Hatakeyama of Minamigouchi, they formed the four coalition forces of Saba Hatakeyama, Hosokawa Mibuchi.
As for Master Nagakaku, the head of Kofukuji Temple in the Yamato Buddhist Kingdom, she also ordered Tsutsui Junkei to mobilize the Ni Corps on the grounds of protecting the Miyoshi family, and notified Hatakeyama Takamasa, hoping to enter Minamikawachi to participate in the war."
Miyoshi Yasunaga was upset when he heard this and said irritably.
"Why are these nuns from the Yamato Buddhist Kingdom so restless?"
Takada Yangai smiled and said nothing.
Tsutsui Junkei of Yamato has always had evil intentions. Last time Shiba Yoshigan went to Kanto, she took the opportunity to eliminate the supporters of Kōfukuji's chief Kaku in the Ni Corps, and almost overturned the Kōfukuji's orthodoxy.
If Miyoshi had not gone to Luo, his ancestors had been murdered, and Shiba Yoshigan had rushed back from Kanto, Kofukuji Nagakaku might not have been able to survive.
Although Tsutsui Junkei was so frightened that he withdrew his troops because of Yoshigan Shiba's return, the head of Kofukuji Temple was still frightened, and from then on he clung to Yoshigan Shiba's thigh and refused to let go.
This time Yoshihiro Shiba returned, Kakure, the head of Kofukuji Temple, simply ordered Tsutsui Junkei to send troops. On the one hand, he wanted to please Yoshihiro Shiba, but on the other hand, he was the one who killed Tsutsui Junkei, so he didn't feel bad.
The last time Miyoshi invaded, Shihe Icun detoured and attacked south, almost occupying the Yamato Buddhist Kingdom.
Therefore, Kofukuji Nagakaku's reason for participating in the war was very good. After all, she had also been a victim of Miyoshi's invasion, so it made sense to take precautions in the bud.
Seeing Miyoshi Yasunaga panicking, Takada Yono added with a smile.
"By the way, in addition to paying for the Zahe people to come, I also invited the Genlai people to go north to help the Lord.
After all, I don’t lack the money.”
Miyoshi Yasunaga's vision went dark and he felt dizzy. Miyoshi's family had really stirred up a hornet's nest this time.
The anti-Mitsuyo encirclement network formed with the authorization of Daiyi from the shogunate, Yoshigan Shiba as the general general, and Shiba Ling as the core in recent years, is far more powerful than the inexplicable Nobunaga encirclement network of Ashikaga Yoshiaki.
The forces that joined the anti-Mitsuyo camp included Hatano of Tanba Province, Araki of Settsu Province, Hosokawa of Izumi Province, Mibuchi of Hatakeyama of Kawachi Province, Kofukuji Temple of Yamato Province, and Zaga and Neraishou of Kii Province.
This mobilized all the forces in the Western Kondom territory, with a total mobilization force of more than two million koku. The shogunate had not shown such crushing strength for a long time.
Today's Miyoshi family is not the Miyoshi family in the era of the Miyoshi and Four Sisters. There are only three countries, Awa, Sanuki, and Awaji. There are constant civil strife, the emperor and his ministers are suspicious, and their strength is far inferior to that of the past.
Even when Miyoshi Changqing was in power, he had to deal with the anti-Miyoshi coalition with 2 million koku cautiously. Now Miyoshi Yoshitsugi is mediocre and incompetent. What qualifications do he have to fight against Shiba Yoshiyoshi?
Even the talented Miyoshi Nagakei retreated with hatred in front of Shiba Yoshigan. Miyoshi Yoshitsugi was afraid that the Miyoshi family would be ruined in this war.
Miyoshi Yasunaga was panicking in her heart, but she refused to show her timidity, she said.
"The prestige of Jinduo Palace is high, and all parties are willing to give it some face. I can understand it.
However, when coalition forces go to war, having more people is not necessarily a good thing. Each party has different demands and may not be able to form a joint force.
Tsutado-don has never interfered in the affairs of Tamba Settsu and the two countries, and has no relationship with the local samurai family. It is okay to let them wave the flag and shout a few times, but they may not be willing to use real swords and guns to make enemies of the Miyoshi family.
There was no harmony between the Zahe clan and the Genlai clan. When His Highness Miyoshi Nagakei hired them, a dispute broke out before the troops were dispatched, and they had to divide their forces to advance. This was one of the reasons for Yamato's defeat.
The feud between nuns and seculars in Yamato Buddhism continues, and everyone knows that the master of Kofukuji Temple, Chokakuza, and Tsutsui Junkei are known to everyone. It is not yet known whether the decree of Kofukuji Temple can make Tsutsui Junkei willing to fight.
I have also heard a little bit about the succession dispute between the Hosokawa and Mibuchi families. It might not be a good thing for the Shiba family to merge with these two families, right?
As for Hatakeyama Takamasa, the famous prodigal daughter, I won’t say much more.
Takada-hime, you can't scare me."
Takada Haruno smiled slightly, Miyoshi Yasunaga deliberately emphasized that she was not scared, which meant that her words really scared her.
"Lord Kangchang, what you said is true. I don't deny it. But don't forget that the person invited by the shogunate to take charge this time is my master.
The master of my house is the elder of the Minamoto clan, the Ashikaga military god, the holder of the White Flag of Hachiman Tainiang, the incarnation of Bishamonten, and the chosen one praised by the samurai family.
Do you think the problems you mentioned are problems in the eyes of my master?
It is true that the master of my family has no friendship with the two samurai families of Tamba Settsu, but if the Miyoshi family can take a stake in the Hokuriku Trade Road, then the Tamba Settsu samurai family will not invest in it?
I can tell you that not only did they invest money, but they also invested a lot of money.
This time the Miyoshi army launched an attack along the Yodo River, avoiding Settsu Province on the north bank and only attacking Izumi and Kawachi on the south bank.
Because the Yodogawa water transport vessels were forcibly commandeered by the Miyoshi family, the operation of the Hokuriku Dou trade route has been greatly disrupted.
The Miyoshi family also broke the agreement, causing the Hokurikudo Trading Route to cease operations and liquidate, and divest your investment. This is another huge expense.
It is already late autumn, and the year-end settlement of the winter port closure is about to begin. These losses will be included in this year's annual report.
I estimate that after the impairment is made, Hokuriku Doro's full-year net profit will drop by about 20%.
Because of the relationship with the Miyoshi family, the profit rate of all shareholders of the entire Hokuriku Trading Road dropped by 20% this year. This does not include the losses of fixed assets such as inn shops and other stores during the war.
It is easy to destroy but difficult to build, and the reconstruction of many businesses is also very expensive.
The idea that everyone has his or her own agenda should not exist. Everyone probably wants the Sanhao family to get out early so that they can do business peacefully and make money.
This hatred of the Miyoshi family is not limited to the two samurai families in Tanba Settsu, there are also investments from Kyoto, Ichibune, and samurai families from all over the world participate in shares and dividends.
Taking someone's money is like killing your parents. Guess how many people hate the Sanhao family now?"
Miyoshi Yasunaga was silent. She wanted to say that it was Oda Nobunaga who made the first move, and it was Ashikaga Yoshiaki who summoned the Miyoshi family. We can't just throw all the blame on the Miyoshi family, right?
But now Oda Nobunaga has run away on his own, Ashikaga Yoshiaki has shamelessly denied it, and Miyoshi Yoshitsugi has even entered the Izumi and Hanoi countries in a hot head.
This account has become a confusing one. All that can be seen is that the Miyoshi family is killing people and setting fires everywhere in the west, preventing everyone from making money.
Seeing Miyoshi Yasucho with sweat pouring from his forehead, Takata Harano wanted to add another blow.
"As for the sectarian discord that Mr. Kangchang is worried about, and the internal strife between the Hosokawa Miyuan family. Please rest assured that with my master in charge, no one will dare to mess around.
Master Kakushu of Enryaku-ji Temple, Master Nagakaku of Kofuku-ji Temple, and Zenyo-sama of Ishiyama Hongan-ji Temple have all issued edicts to support my master’s initiative to restore peace in recent times.
Tiantai sect, Shingon sect, and Yixiang sect are the three most powerful sutra sects in recent times.
Regardless of whether they are Yamato nuns, Zahe disciples, or Genlai disciples, in the final analysis, they all belong to the same lineage of Buddhism. They must have a correct attitude in the face of great rights and wrongs, otherwise they will renounce Buddhism.
As for the Hosokawa Mibuchi family and the Hatakeyama family, do you think that with the head of my family personally in charge, who would dare to act against them?
The powerful local faction, led by my master, has always shown unity. Even if there are some bumps and bruises, they are minor conflicts that are harmless in peacetime.
But this is a war, and if trouble occurs during combat, no matter who is involved will be dealt with by military law and their heads will fall to the ground.
I believe they will understand the importance and prevent my master from having to cry and kill Ma Su."
Miyoshi Yasushi wiped cold sweat from his forehead and said.
"Takada-hime, you don't have to scare me.
The Mihao family was tricked by the general this time, but there are still three thousand nails in the broken ship. If we really have no way out, we will smash the west coast to pieces, plunder a lot of soft goods, send them to the four countries, and never come back.
Please also tell Jinduodian not to bully others too much."
Takada Yono couldn't help but laugh when he saw her being fierce on the outside but soft on the inside.
"I am just a small town leader, so I am not qualified to talk about strategic plans in front of the lord.
You think too highly of me, Lord Kangchang. I feel worthless for you, so I am willing to talk more nonsense.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu was not a wise master, so she quickly ordered Jihun to attack Izumi and Hanoi, so she was destined to stir up a hornet's nest and drag the entire Miyoshi clan to death.
My master is the leader of a local powerful faction in the shogunate. If she attacks the territory of a local powerful faction, how can the Shiba family tolerate her?
By the way, speaking of Shikoku, I heard that the Chosogabu family of Tosa Kingdom has been looking for channels to go to Rakugo, hoping to do their part for the shogunate and take care of Tosa affairs on their behalf.
The Miyoshi family wants to smash, loot, and burn, and then return to their hometown in Shikoku in glory to enjoy their happiness. But they are not afraid of the angry retaliation of the Nishikonji samurai family whose home has been shattered. Should they cooperate with the Shikoku samurai family?
Mr. Kang Chang, my master has always insisted that peaceful development is the way out for the Wu family. Please don’t have such terrible thoughts and embark on the anti-Japanese path of being the enemy of Japan."
Miyoshi Yasunaga's hair stood on her head. She didn't know if Takada Haruno was really scaring her or if she really had contact with the Chosogabe family.
The Miyoshi family is weak and their situation in the four countries is not good. Especially the rise of the Chosogabe family in Tosa Kingdom has become a new threat.
If the Chosougabu family had contact with the shogunate, the Miyoshi family's rear would be even more uneasy.
Miyoshi Yasunaga became even more pessimistic after being beaten and rebutted by Takada Harano, but she also heard Takada Harano's intention to win over him.
Miyoshi Yasunaga felt that Takada Haruno was trying to separate Miyoshi Yoshitsugi from the Miyoshi family, so she asked tentatively.
"His Highness Miyoshi Yoshitsugu did something improper this time. The foundation built by His Highness Miyoshi Nagakei is really going to be destroyed in this war."
When Takada Haruno saw her talking, he knew that Miyoshi Yasunaga was a little moved, so he immediately struck while the iron was hot and said.
"Lord Kangchang, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu is Miyoshi Yoshitsugu, and the Miyoshi family is the Miyoshi family.
As the leader of the Sanhao family, you should take responsibility for the rise and fall of the family business, instead of blindly being loyal to a mediocre family governor and lamenting that you cannot save the Sanhao family."
Sanhao Kangchang understood in his heart.
As expected, she guessed right. Takada Haruno just wanted to win over her and break down the resistance of the Miyoshi family from within.
Then should I jump off the broken ship of Miyoshi Yoshitsugu in time for the sake of the future of the Miyoshi family?
"Takada-hime, if you have something to say, you might as well say it directly."
Takada Yono bowed.
"My master is benevolent and righteous, and he often teaches us how to stop fighting and use force.
Miyoshi's invasion has already caused the displacement of the people of Izumi and Hanoi. If the armies of the two sides collide, the entire land in the west will be plagued by war again.
For the sake of the people, I implore Mr. Sanhao Kang to stand on the side of justice.
As I said just now, it is easy to destroy but difficult to build. We have managed to make money peacefully over the years, so why should we ruin the overall harmonious situation for the personal desires of one or two careerists?"
With that said, Takada Yono separated the Miyoshi family liquidation documents on the slips one by one.
"As long as everyone can live a good life, money can continue to be made. Do you think this is true?
This is Miyoshi Yoshitsugu’s investment in the Hokurikudo Trading Road, this is yours, Lord Yasuda, this is Lord Nobuyasu Azai, this is..."
In front of Miyoshi Yasunaga, Takada Haruno took out what was originally a pile of liquidation documents and listed the shares of each of the important officials of the Miyoshi family.
Miyoshi Yasunaga was impressed in his heart. Takada Haruno, the Shiba clan leader, was really powerful. It turned out that she had already prepared to divide Miyoshi Yoshitsugu and other members of the Miyoshi family in terms of investment.
As long as Miyoshi Yasunaga nods and agrees, her investment will not be liquidated and she will continue to enjoy the dividends of the Hokuriku Dou Trading Road without being implicated by Miyoshi Yoshitsugi and forced to withdraw from this cornucopia.
Miyoshi Yasunaga thought for a while and said.
"I think I can try to persuade Mr. Nobuyasu Anzhai."
Anzhai Nobuyasu is the leader of the Awaji people. Her mother Anzhai Fuyayasu was killed by Miyoshi Chokei, and she already had a rift with the family.
Currently fighting in the front are the Awa clan and the Sanuki clan led by Shinohara Nagabo, and the Awaji clan of Nobuyasu Azaya cannot gain the benefit of victory.
Miyoshi Yasunaga has a personal relationship with Anzhai Nobuyasu. In the face of the upcoming powerful offensive of Shiba Yiyin, she is sure to persuade Anzhai Nobuyasu to abandon the dark side and join the bright side.
Takada Haruno naturally picked up the liquidation documents of Miyoshi Yasunaga and Azaya Nobuyasu, folded them together, threw them aside, and then bowed deeply and said.
"For the sake of peace in Xijingji, Lord Kangchang, please pay more attention."
Miyoshi Yasunaga struggled internally, his eyes became firm, and he bowed in return.
"Tsudaden is a noble man, which is deeply admirable. For the sake of peace in the West, foreign ministers are bound to persuade Anzhai Nobuyasu to stand on the side of justice."
The two stood up together and looked at each other with a smile.