Yuya Kito finally chose to give in, because she had no real evidence in hand, so she could only stare at Mikami Momo and use threats to make Mikami Momo remember her oath.
It was also the repeated threats from Yuya Kito that made Momo Mikami's murderous intention grow stronger and stronger, and her patience with Yuya Kito had reached its limit.
Not to mention the internal discord between the two leaders in blue, the plan to enter the Landlord Peninsula finally came to fruition.
A large number of people in blue sang songs of martyrs and passed through the southern part of the country. With the help of caring people, they crossed the small Yumi Castle controlled by the Hojo family and entered the Boso Peninsula.
Their arrival was like a spark that ignited the entire Shangsong Kingdom.
The local daimyo who was guilty of injustice did not dare to stop these blue-clad people, so these female warrior girls unceremoniously occupied the village and began to mobilize the masses.
The Self-Qing Movement has formed a clean-up process in Dali County, and the people in blue are very familiar with it. They are able to mobilize the grassroots servants of the general state to collect information on local unjust people and then punish them.
Wearing a hat, hanging a chain, inserting a sign, walking around, and cracking a whip, after a whole set of procedures, the village's powerful martial arts family was made to lose their temper.
Seeing the high-ranking martial arts families being punished, the grassroots martial arts families' awe for the superiors quickly disappeared, followed by excitement.
They no longer stuck to the villages, and began to boldly enter the city to attack the higher-level martial arts families living in the city.
It doesn’t matter whether you are Sakai, Toki or Maritani, it doesn’t matter whether you are from a noble family or a noble family, you are all unjust people anyway!
The situation in the lower country quickly became chaotic. At first, the local elites had too many scruples and did not dare to interfere with the self-purification movement of the people in blue.
By the time they felt something was wrong and wanted to resist, it was already too late. No one in the grassroots villages was willing to listen to the orders of unjust criminals.
Everyone followed the men in blue into the city, wantonly humiliating the descendants of the once-high-ranking families, and the self-Qing movement became a grassroots carnival.
Unlike Yuya Kito's well-founded disciplinary clean-up in Dali County, the self-cleaning movement in the Lower Mainland is more like a major turmoil in which the grassroots are out of control and order does not exist.
Sisters expose each other, enemies report private grudges, the strict hierarchy of the Wu family's social hierarchy is ineffective at this moment, and the suppressed human nature instantly bursts out with great destructive power.
Many famous families in the lower country were severely damaged, and the governors of each family were almost paraded in the streets, and the ruler's dignity was ruined.
In a short period of time, the order of the Lower Sovereign Kingdom, one of the Four Eastern Kingdoms, completely collapsed. Even the instigator, the Hojo clan, did not expect this knife to be so sharp.
The great turmoil occurred under the eyes of the Satomi family, which frightened Satomi Yoshihara and quickly retreated to Anbo country. Taking advantage of the geographical advantage of the Boso hills, he was temporarily isolated from the expansion of the self-Qing movement.
Satake, Utsunomiya and other people from the East felt cold in their hearts when they saw the chaos in the Lower Kingdom.
The sage ordered that there should be no war in Guandong. The people in the East thought that since the Guandong ministers could not use force to force them, they would not be able to collect debts.
Who would have thought that the three powerful vassals would actually launch a self-clearing movement to dismantle the grassroots organizations of the Oriental People through civil and non-violent struggle.
Although the situation in the country under the Central Government is chaotic, with the food imports provided by loan counterparties, the locals have food to eat and naturally have the strength to trouble the old leaders.
The sins that the saints have not punished will now be completely burned by the prairie fire at the grassroots level, leaving a vast white space to make room for those who come after them.
Seeing the power of the self-purification movement, whether it was the three powerful sects holding swords or the people of the East who were knifed, their hearts could not help but accelerate.
The island country is barren, resulting in a strict social order and a strong hierarchical system to distribute scarce supplies.
The self-Qing movement was also destroying the traditional order of the Wu family by cleaning up injustice from the bottom up.
This kind of collapse and subversion of the subordinates made the top military officials feel uneasy. After the self-Qing movement was unleashed, would it only bite the four eastern countries?
Mikami Momo was so famous for a while that she forced Yua Kito into a corner and took the lead in the self-Qing movement.
But she didn't know that behind this scenery, the various families in the Guandong Waiting Office were already thinking of killing the donkey.
The four eastern kingdoms must be in chaos. Only in this way can the western martial arts family of Guanbazhou, headed by the three powerful vassals, be able to comfortably take over their new territory.
However, the chaos in the four eastern countries must not expand to other places. Disrupting order and shaking the foundation are things that no high-level officials will allow to happen.
After annihilating their opponents, knocking down and criticizing the blue-clad people, and smothering the self-purification movement, the passion of the Maiden Warriors will be slandered as a catastrophe in the world.
This must become the consensus of all senior leaders.
Whether it is the clever Mikami Momo or the upright Yua Kito, they and the young people behind them will eventually become the dust of history and the victims of political struggles.
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The contradiction between the eastern and western parts of Guanbazhou eventually led to the vigorous self-Qing movement, of which Shiba Yiyin still knew nothing.
At this time, he and his cavalry had just passed through Mikawa Kingdom and entered Owari Kingdom.
This time when Oda Nobunaga returned to Kinki, he did not greet him like he did last time, but actually showed off his power.
Oda Nobunaga was away, and the samurai from all over Owari were more than respectful. After providing supplies, they retired honestly.
On the contrary, Maeda Toshiie came over from Hokurikudo and personally welcomed the return of the saint at Kiki Village.
Owari Shiba's territory had long been transferred out by Oda Nobunaga. Owari country was the core territory of the Oda family. How could she be allowed to sleep next to the bed.
However, because of the special nature of Kei Village as the ancestral home of the Shiba clan, Oda Nobunaga never touched the fifteen hundred stones.
This is also the reason why Owari Shiba collar was not renamed as Mino Shiba collar or Echizen Spa collar, because the roots of Owari Spa collar are in Shimo-Owari Kei Village, the ancestral land of 1,500 koku Tsuba collar.
Since ancient times, protecting the ancestral land of the master's family has been an extremely honorable thing and has gained many political points.
The Uesugi family were relatives of the Ashikaga family. They were appointed as the Kanto shogun by the Kamakura Ashikaga family chief, and later became the Kanto governor. They were the second-ranking figure in Kanto under the Ashikaga shogunate.
The Ashikaga family was born in Shimono country, and their ancestral home, Ashikaga Castle, was granted to the Uesugi family as a favor.
Later, the Nagao family became the head of the Yamauchi Uesugi family, and was entrusted with Ashikaga Castle by the master's family as a sign of favor. This is the origin of the Nagao family of Ashikaga Castle.
His family governor, Nagao, can be said to be a loyal minister of the Yamauchi Uesugi family. Even though the Yamauchi Uesugi family was destroyed by the Hojo family and Uesugi Kenmasa fled to Echigo country, the Nagao family of Ashikaga Castle remained loyal to the Yamauchi Uesugi family.
After Uesugi Kenshin took over the name of the Yamauchi Uesugi family, Nagao Nagao surrendered to Uesugi Kenshin under Uesugi Kenmasa's persuasion and became Uesugi Kenshin's most reliable retainer among the local samurai in Kanhachishu.
But now, Maeda Toshiie is guarding the ancestral land of the Shiba clan for Shiba Yoshigan, and his political status is naturally looked upon highly by others.
You must know that this fifteen hundred koku is the ancestral land that Yoshigan Shiba fought hard to preserve. For this reason, Yoshigan Shiba even went to sleep with Oda Nobunaga.
Nowadays, Sibo Yiyin is powerful in the world, and his inspirational story of reviving the family business has been beautified and spread all over the world, and naturally there is also a section on the ancestral land of Xicun.
Maeda Toshiie is loyal to her master and protects the ancestral land for the Shiba family. This is also one of her good names.
Today, the Xicun ancestral land is no longer in the same state of decline as it once was. The guardhouse that was once destroyed and burned has been renovated into a courtyard with three entrances and three exits. The houses have been cleaned and waiting for the return of the owner.
Yoshihiro Shiba and Toshiie Maeda hadn't seen each other for a long time, and the fire was raging, so they had to bother the gatekeeper of Kamao clan, and the two went into the house to talk in detail.
This conversation lasted from morning to evening, until the lanterns were first lit, and then we invited the serving colleagues to bring dinner into the house.
After the warrior Ji who delivered the food bowed and left, Yiyin picked up the chopsticks on his plate and slowly put them down.
Maeda Toshiie looked at him and said doubtfully.
"saint?"
Yiyin held his waist and smiled bitterly.
"I'm a little tired and can't eat. Let's eat slowly."
Maeda Toshiie's face turned red.
As the saying goes, thirty is like a wolf and forty is like a tiger. Maeda Toshi's house has been open for a long time. I miss the saint day and night. When the golden wind and jade dew meet, I forget the scale for a moment.
Seeing the embarrassment on Maeda Toshiie's face, Yoshigan smiled and changed the subject.
"I'm doing a good job with the Hokurikudo matter.
Uesugi Kenshin has returned to Kasugayama Castle, Shibata Katsuie's Oda Echizen Army has also been discouraged, Oda Nobunaga's eyes have turned to the West, and there should be no more troubles in the Hokuriku Road next year.
This good result can only be attributed to the Li family's procrastination and your ability to deal with the two parties. Finally, the big things were delayed and the small things were delayed."
Maeda Toshiie bowed slightly.
"This is my duty. I insist on staying in Oda's territory just to help the saint solve his problems."
The more Yoshigan looks at Maeda Toshiie, the happier he becomes. All these years ago, Toshiie Maeda has been silently solving his problems and has never let him down.
Seeing the wrinkles and exhaustion in the corners of Maeda Toshiie's eyes, Yoshigage felt a little dazed and couldn't help but sigh.
"It's winter again. It's been ten years, right?"
Maeda Toshiie's face showed nostalgia.
"It's nine years.
Nine years ago at this time, I killed Aichi Juami, and you begged everywhere to save me. Finally, you went to Oluo to ask Oda-sama for the Owari Guardian Dai bargaining chip to help me pass the test."
Yiyin nodded silently.
Back then, I had a drunken sleep with Maeda Toshiie. Who knew that this guy was so innocent that he actually stabbed Oda Nobunaga to death in the inner courtyard of Oda Nobunaga because Aichi Juami insulted him.
If it hadn't been for this incident, my life would have taken a different path, right?
He will not go to Luo but follow Oda Nobunaga to fight in various places. With the power of his plug-in, I think his contribution will not be small and his territory will not be small.
However, he will definitely be screwed by Oda Nobunaga. This big leader's personal ethics are not very good.
Yiyin was thinking about something on his mind, and the expression on his face sometimes turned gentle, sometimes helpless, and sometimes made him laugh or cry.
Opposite him, Maeda Toshiie has been looking at him tenderly, as if he was determined to watch over him forever when they parted nine years ago.
After a while, Yoshigan came back to his senses and found that Maeda Toshiie had been staring at him, and he touched his face in embarrassment.
"What's wrong?"
There was a hint of bitterness on Maeda Toshiie's face.
"Nine years have passed and I have grown old, but the saint is still as young and vigorous as a sixteen-year-old boy.
When I reunite with you today, I always have the illusion that a pear blossom is crushing a begonia."
Yiyin chuckled.
"Old cow, old cow, is my tender grass delicious?"
Maeda Toshiie was amused by Yoshigan's witty words and shook his head helplessly.
"The beauty of a saint is unparalleled in the world. It is like a dream to be able to compare with you. But I am afraid that you will dislike me for being old."
Yoshigage reached out and lifted Maeda Toshiie's chin with his index finger.
"Let me see, it's not old at all, it's just ripe. My Lijia is getting more and more flavorful."
Maeda Toshiie was shy on the face but sweet in the heart. He turned his head sideways, removed the sage's provocative fingers, suppressed the passion in his heart, and spoke seriously.
"Sage, I have something important to report."
Yiyin knew that she was shy, so he nodded and smiled.
"you say."
Maeda Toshiie took a deep breath to calm down, and then said solemnly.
"Before I came, Shibata Katsuie asked me to talk and hoped that I could transfer the title to Kanazawa Plain."
Yiyin raised his eyebrows.
"The Kanazawa Plain? The Kanazawa in the northern part of Kaga Country? The Kanazawa where the Oyama Gobo, the home of the Kaga Ichikou Sect, is located?
It’s interesting. Shibata Katsuie thought he was sure of the Kaga Kingdom and had already begun to think about the enfeoffment arrangement of the Kaga Kingdom.”
Maeda Toshiie sighed.
"His Majesty Oda is currently at Ishiyama, accepting the surrender of Master Xianjo of Honganji Temple."
Yiyin was stunned.
"Ishiyama Honganji Kaicheng surrendered? So soon?"
Maeda Toshiie smiled bitterly.
“Since Lord Akechi Mitsuhide took control of the Fushimi Castle system, the foreign aid of Ishiyama Honganji Temple has been eliminated one by one, and Lord Mingyoshi fell into an isolated and helpless situation at the beginning of the year.
Sakuma Nobumori led the Oda family, the Three Kingdoms and a half samurai family, and besieged Ishiyama for half a year. Because they could not take it for a long time, they were exiled by His Highness Oda.
The Oda retainers who participated in the battle were frightened, and under His Highness Oda's personal supervision of the battle, the offensive became even more fierce.
The Ishiyama Honganji Temple had no external aid and would be breached sooner or later. The master seemed to be panicking. Akechi Mitsuhide came to the scene at the right time to lobby, and finally an agreement was reached.
The Ichibuki clan gave up its hostile stance against the Oda family, withdrew from Ishiyama, and went to Kii Province to preach in Saginori, no longer participating in secular affairs.
His Highness Oda has agreed to this condition, and both parties are currently in Shishan to coordinate the surrender matters."
Yiyin took out a breath and shook his head.
"This Akechi Mitsuhide, I really don't know what she wants to do. When I go back, I have to give her a good beating."
Maeda Toshiie said.
"Akechi Mitsuhide gave me a lot of support during the Hokurikudo war. I think she also stood for the Fushimi Castle system and coordinated for His Highness Oda."
Yiyin glanced at Tian Lijia in front of him.
"Okay, I know you are a good person and don't want to offend anyone. But Mitsuhide Akechi...you are not in Kinki, so you don't know how vicious she is.
I'm not afraid that she will help Oda Nobunaga, I'm afraid that she will help overtly but secretly..."
In the middle of speaking, Yiyin shook his head.
Oda Nobunaga is not Ashikaga Yoshiteru, and he is not so easily tricked to death by Akechi Mitsuhide.
Ashikaga Yoshiteru seemed domineering, but in fact he was a bit naive. Mitsuhide Akechi secretly manipulated him and easily stabbed Ashikaga Yoshiteru to death with the knife of the Miyoshi trio.
But Oda Nobunaga was different.
Oda Nobunaga was not valued by her parents since she was a child, and her position was even more unstable after she succeeded to the throne. She seemed arrogant and surly, but in fact she was very careful and meticulous in her work.
Akechi Mitsuhide wanted to repeat his old trick and find a knife to stab Oda Nobunaga to death, but he was afraid it would be impossible.
In Yoshigan's heart, Mitsuhide Akechi is good at conspiracy and can always find a scapegoat to complete his schemes.
However, Yiyin always ignored one thing because of Mitsuhide Akechi's cunningness, that is, Mitsuhide Akechi was actually a martyr who did not care about his own interests.
When it comes time to sacrifice himself, Akechi Mitsuhide, a counselor who seems to care about his life, can actually fly into the flames without hesitation.
It was this cognitive bias that led Yoshigan to underestimate Akechi Mitsuhide's threat to Oda Nobunaga, which ultimately led to a catastrophe.