Chapter 1445 A young girl’s ambition defies God’s will
After finding out the identity of Kito Yua, Hatakeyama Takamasa's eyes became contemptuous and he said mockingly.
"You are just a small person like a horse archer. Can you interfere in military and national affairs?"
Kito Yua was made red with shame and anger by Hatakeyama Takamasa's words. At this time, another person walked out of the seat, bowed to the ground and said.
“Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of a country.
The world belongs to the Wu family. As Ji warriors, we should have the aspirations of the world and speak out for the justice of the Wu family. Why not?"
Hatakeyama Takamasa narrowed his eyes.
"Who are you?"
"Taocai is the representative of the student army in the Western Expedition."
Hatakeyama Takamasa sneered, and without looking at the two women, he just spoke to Maeda.
"Maeda Hime, while we are waiting for the military to discuss important matters, you can just watch these two unknown people making noises in front of us and don't care about it?"
Maeda said with a smile.
"Guard to calm down the anger. Since this concubine has spoken loudly, she must have a brave strategy. When the battle at Jiubao Temple is over, I will try to teach the horse. If it fails to win, it will not be too late to punish it."
Hatakeyama Takamasa said disdainfully.
"Just a few of their junior students?
I heard that Miyoshi Yoshitsugi had the courage to survive ten rivers and one river at a time, so these inexplicable Kanto people should not hold us back when the time comes."
Mikami Momo and Kito Yua felt sad and angry, but Hatakeyama Takamasa was the leader of the shogunate and his status was much higher than them, so they could only grit their teeth and endure it.
Hatakeyama Takamasa's mind at this time was no longer on the two students. After listening to Maeda's words, she still insisted on going to Jiubouji Temple to start the battle, so she said.
"Kyuhoji Temple is close to Wakae Castle occupied by the Miyoshi family, some distance from Iimoriyama Castle, and further away from my Takaya Castle.
To start a war at Jiubao Temple, we have to work hard on an expedition. Communication between the north and the south is difficult, and it is difficult to assemble. It is easy for the Mihaoshi family to wait for work and defeat them one by one.
Maeda Hime, a wise man will not take you."
Sanbuchi Haru nodded and followed up.
"Your Highness Hatakeyama's words are reasonable. Maeda-hime, you should be more cautious."
Maeda glanced at Hatakeyama Takamasa, Mibuchi Haruka, and Mibuchi Fujihide, grinding his teeth in his heart.
Before Spoelland sent out troops in recent days, these people were all in panic and wrote letters every day begging them to send troops for reinforcements.
When they really arrived, they again set up a profile of famous people. Neither the left nor the right, as if no one except Shiba Yiyin was qualified to command them.
The most disturbing thing is that the three families, Hosokawa, Mibuchi, and Hatakeyama, are powerful members of the powerful local faction in the shogunate and core allies of the Shiba family. They are their own members in the anti-Mitsuyo coalition.
If Maeda's interests cannot even be balanced against them, let alone Araki of Settsu Province, Hatano of Tanba Province, and the religious military forces who help, how can the general continue to serve?
The irritable Maeda was about to get angry every time he frowned or raised his eyes.
Shiba Yiyin had high hopes for her. She was eating the salary of the Shiba family and sleeping with the master of the Shiba family. Naturally, she wanted to share the family's worries and solve their problems.
Your Majesty said that the purpose of letting her serve as the general is to integrate the military strength of the Spo camp and prepare back-ups for unexpected changes in the future.
Maeda Yoshida had just had an affair with Jun Shang, and the aftertaste in his mind was still lingering. How could he tolerate something that would disappoint him?
If these aristocrats don't give Maeda the dignity to benefit, then Maeda will sacrifice his interests as well. Even if they fall out, they must maintain their majesty as a general. This is the bottom line.
Maeda opened his eyes slightly and was about to refute the counterattack. At this moment, an impassioned voice came from outside.
"The Sanhao family is already a dog with a broken back, so why does Jinduodian need to go out to capture the thieves?
I am willing to work together with Maeda Yoshida to kill the thief side by side!"
Everyone looked outside the door and saw a dusty man appearing in front of the porch, bowing slightly, and walked in.
Sanbuchi Haru asked subconsciously.
"Futaka, why are you here?"
Hosokawa Fujitaka ignored her, but bowed respectfully to Maeda Yoshi who was on the throne.
"Hosokawa Fujitaka has met the general."
Maeda's interests were a bit unexpected. Hosokawa Fujitaka did not hesitate to admit his position as general. Compared with other coquettish and famous families, it was really conspicuous.
Mibuchi Haru also frowned slightly and shouted again.
"Fujitaka."
Hosokawa Fujitaka turned back to his supervisor, Hatakeyama Takamasa, his mother Mibuchi Haruka, and his sister Mibuchi Fujihide, saluted them one by one, and then answered with a smile.
"I just paid an audience with Jindoden in Dawen Mountain Castle. I heard that the war was approaching here, so I rushed over immediately. I hope I can do my part."
Mibuchi Haru nodded. She looked at her second daughter carefully. She always felt that something was wrong with her. She seemed to have become more open-minded and sunny. It was like she had relieved her worries and strengthened her beliefs.
When Mibuchi Fujihide heard Hosokawa Fujitaka talk about meeting Yoshigoshi Shiba in Tamonyama Castle, his brows twitched and he subconsciously stared at Hosokawa Fujitaka, wondering if this was some kind of tacit agreement with the Shiba family?
At this time, Mibuchi Fujihide's position was actually a bit awkward. She had already taken refuge with Oda Nobunaga and was clearly in Oda's camp.
Oda Nobunaga was too busy to take care of himself this time, and tacitly allowed Yoshihiro Shiba to solve Nishi Konki's troubles. Araki Murashige, Mibuchi Fujihide, and Matsunagahide from Oda's group all adopted a cooperative attitude.
But what happens after that?
There is such a huge gap between the philosophies of Yoshihiro Shiba and Nobunaga Oda that anyone with a discerning eye can see that the future relationship between the two families will not be very harmonious.
If Hosokawa Fujitaka takes the initiative to move closer to the Shiba family, it will not be a good thing for Mibuchi Fujihide, who has taken refuge in Oda Nobunaga. No wonder she feels nervous.
Mibuchi Haru and Mibuchi Fujihide each have their own concerns, and Hatakeyama Takamasa has already asked.
"What? Fuji Takahime, do you also support sending troops to Jiubouji Temple?"
Hosokawa Fujitaka smiled slightly.
"The powerful local factions are united, and Jindo-den protects us. Naturally, we have to share a lot of burdens for Jindo-den.
Winter is coming soon, and it is difficult to open and close wars in winter. If the war continues to drag on, the Miyoshi family will have to rely on Izumi and Hanoi to survive the winter.
Your Highness Hatakeyama, if we don’t drive these thieves away as soon as possible, can you and I sleep well?
I think what the general said is very reasonable. This battle cannot be delayed easily and must be fought quickly. It would be great if there could be a smooth and enjoyable joint battle to deal with the Sanhao family.
What do you think?"
Hatakeyama Takamasa nodded thoughtfully.
"What you said makes sense."
From the standpoint of Hatakeyama Gaomasa, Miyoshi Yoshitsugi occupies Wakae Castle and may go south to attack Minamihanoi at any time. The Hatakeyama family is like a thorn in the back.
But if the battlefield is placed in Bac Hanoi, winning or losing is an acceptable outcome.
It would be best if Maeda wins the battle. Even if he loses, Yoshihiro Shiba of Tawenyama Castle will come out to clean up the mess, so it is not a bad outcome.
On the contrary, Miyoshi Fujihide's strategy of clinging to Iimori Mountain Castle was a bit dangerous. If Miyoshi Yoshitsugi did not attack the mountain and instead attacked the Minamigouchi Plain, which was a better place to attack, Hatakeyama Takamasa would be in trouble.
Hosokawa Fujitaka said again.
"When Tsutado-don appointed Lord Maeda as the general, he must have some considerations.
I firmly support Tsutado-don’s order and Lord Maeda’s command authority, and all Izumi Hosokawa’s retainers in Kitakawachi will obey Lord Maeda’s command.”
Hatakeyama Takamasa was stunned and firmly supported Tsutado-don. Isn't this my character line? This guy Hosokawa Fujitaka stole my limelight and openly expressed his loyalty to Tsutado-don.
She said not to be outdone.
"Tsuda-den appoints Maeda-sama as the general, and I naturally support it. Fuji Takahime, please don't misunderstand."
Hosokawa Fujitaka sneered in his heart, Hatakeyama Takamasa's thoughts were too easy to guess, and he was fooled into changing his attitude by just a few words. It was really not challenging.
she laughed.
"Of course I am very clear about His Highness Hatakeyama's respect for Tsuta-den, and I will not misunderstand him."
Hatakeyama Takamasa and Hosokawa Fujitaka looked at each other and smiled, while Mibuchi Haru at the side was a little dazed.
Hosokawa Fujitaka just said that Izumi Hosokawa's retainers in the northern Kawachi area will obey the command of General Maeda Yoshida. This is making it difficult for Mibuchi Haru to step down.
Haru Mibuchi is the top leader of the Hosokawa Mibuchi family in Kitakawachi. Hosokawa Fujitaka's words are suspected of grabbing power.
Mibuchi Fujihide grasped this and started to counterattack.
"Futaka, my mother is still here, how can you casually make a decision on behalf of Kitakogenchi?"
Hosokawa Fujitaka smiled.
"Mom, sister, although we are blood relatives, Hosokawa Mibuchi is the same as two family names after all.
As the heir to the Izumi-Hosokawa family, I must be responsible for what I say and say to the Izumi-Hosokawa family, and I ask for your understanding."
Mibuchi Fujihide was speechless. Mibuchi Haru looked at Hosokawa Fujitaka. Behind the smiling faces of the second daughter, there was an absolutely firm attitude.
Mibuchi Haru was not a tough person to begin with, and Hosokawa's retainers in Kitakawachi did indeed become disobedient because of the conflicts between the two families.
This time Hosokawa Fujitaka jumped out to express his opinion first. Even if Mibuchi Haru had some opinions in his heart, he would not speak out at this time and let outsiders continue to watch the joke about the internal fighting between Hosokawa and Mibuchi's family.
Mibuchi Haru could only hold it in and whispered.
"You should at least discuss this with your sister."
The sister mentioned by Mibuchi Haru is none other than Hosokawa Motonsune, the governor of Izumi Hosokawa family.
At this time, Hosokawa Motonsune was fighting against the Awaji people in Izumi Province. Naturally, it was impossible to give instructions to Hosokawa Fujitaka, who came from Yamashiro. Hosokawa Fujitaka was good at making opinions.
Hosokawa Fujitaka disagreed and said.
"The Izumi Hosokawa family has always been a close ally of the Shiba family, and I believe that Hosokawa's mother will definitely support my idea.
There is nothing wrong with unifying the pace during wartime and obeying the command of the Spall family."
Mibuchi Haru always felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't say anything to refute Hosokawa Fujitaka, so she could only give up.
Maeda did not expect that Hosokawa Fujitaka would resolutely support him in this military discussion and subdue all the objections of the nobles.
I remembered that Shiba Yiyin once said that when he appointed himself as the general, he would naturally help him to deal with these thorns and would not make it difficult for him.
Could it be that Hosokawa Fujitaka was the person who was entrusted by your Majesty to help him smooth out his thorns?
Maeda Yoshida looked at Hosokawa Fujitaka, who was still chatting with the girls, and was a little confused.
When did Hosokawa Fujitaka start to firmly support the Shiba family? She should be the uneasy factor in the Hosokawa Mibuchi family, which has been causing headaches for the Shiba family in recent years.
When did the Lord change Hosokawa Fujitaka's thoughts? It's really amazing.
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Due to the unexpected intrusion of Hosokawa Fujitaka into a military meeting, Maeda's interests received strong support, and finally an agreement was reached, and the army would go down the mountain to challenge Kuhoji Temple.
Although Maeda's interests were fulfilled, the process of the military discussions left many people dissatisfied.
Kito Yuya angrily returned to the student army camp, and said angrily in front of many classmates.
"All the concubines in the shogunate's court are all arrogant people who focus on self-interest and forget justice. The Tsutado Hall is the only support, and the future is worrying."
Mikami Momo scoffed.
"Knowing that those people are rotten and cannot be colluded with, you still have the impulsiveness to stand up and be blamed for nothing.
If Maeda-sama hadn't deliberately protected you today and Hatakeyama Takamasa had punished you for disrespect, what would you have done?"
Ghost head Yua sighed.
"The shogunate is unruly, and the top officials are all selfish. They are clearly enjoying the benefits of the Wu family, but no one is willing to take responsibility for the future of the Wu family. I am really angry.
You have also seen today that what those few people are fighting for is not the military to expel the three good rebels. They are clinging to their own authority, fearing that others will take the opportunity to take it away.
Tsuta-dono is a righteous man who sent troops for peace in the west. However, they judged a gentleman with a villain's heart, distorted Tsuta-dono's good intentions, and made it look bad for Maeda-sama. This is really shameless!"
Mikami Momo sneered.
"Well, what's the use of complaining more? As a martial artist, you have to speak with the sword and gun in your hands, and it doesn't matter if you don't succeed in fighting with words.
Those recent samurai families look down on our Kanto warriors, so we must show our majesty in this battle and never disappoint Tsutado-don or embarrass the Kanto samurai family.
I would like to see if those recent martial arts masters are as sharp as their skills and tongues."
Ghost head Yuya nodded fiercely, raised his arms and shouted.
"My concubines, in today's troubled times, wars are burning the mountains and rivers of the Wu family. We young people are so humble that we dare not forget to worry about the stability of the country.
The enemy is at Jiubao Temple, are you willing to rush to the battlefield with me, fight bravely to the death, and awaken the soul of the martial arts with your blood!"
Zhu Ji shouted.
"I'm willing!"
Mikami Momo also shouted.
"Sacrificing one's life to the national calamity, seeing death as a sudden return home!
I am willing to die for the revival of the Wu family! One thought! One leader! One voice!"
Zhu Ji's blood boiled and he shouted.
"I am willing to die for the revival of the Wu family! One thought! One leader! One voice!"
Kito Yua and Mikami Momo looked at each other, their eyes were full of excitement, and their military spirit was ready!
Girls have great ambitions and often have plans that defy God's will.
The awakening of the samurai family cannot rely on those vested interests who are corrupt with their own interests, but on the thousands of awakened girl warrior girls.
They will spend their blood and youth on this land and fight to the end for the Wu family's eternal ideal.
The Wu Family Renaissance Association, composed of overseas students from Kanto, will enter the high-level vision for the first time through this war and step onto the stage of history.
The foreign students in blue kimonos will become a new force in the Wu family. The girls in blue, who have the ambition to revive the Wu family, have begun their own journey.
Maybe one day, the girls forget their original intentions, and they who killed the evil dragon will become new evil dragons and become the kind of people they once hated.
But at this moment, they are the hope of the Wu family and the most progressive force among the Ji warriors.