Chapter 1856 The situation takes a turn for the worse
In the middle of summer, Yiyin was staying in Tamonyama Castle to escape the summer heat. Surrounded by mountains in the Nara Basin, Tamonyama Castle was surrounded by mountains and rivers, so the heat was not strong and the summer was not hot, so it was quite comfortable.
This spring and summer are full of good things.
The Kanto side is still peaceful, but the backbone of the four eastern countries has been broken, their ambitions have been dampened, and they no longer have the courage to rise up and fight.
Faced with the aggressiveness of the three powerful vassals, the people of the East all lay down on the wormwood and didn't even bother to call the saint for help, which made Yiyin secretly relieved.
As long as the four eastern countries did not resist, whether the three powerful vassals could eat away at them or take them by force, Yiyin didn't bother to care. After all, these territories belonged to the ancestral property of the descendants of Shiba.
On the Kansai side, the Shiba and Oda families also cooperate sincerely.
The strategy for the Western Kingdom has already begun. Katsuhisa Nizi is killing everyone in the Izumo Kingdom, and is about to take over the Tomita Castle in Tsukiyama and overthrow the rule of the Mori family on the Sanin front line.
On the Shikoku side, Yoshigan shamelessly sent Akechi Mitsuhide to communicate with Oda Nobunaga and forced Miyoshi Yoshitsugi into the conquest of Shikoku Island.
Oda Nobunaga was a little unhappy, but reluctantly accepted it. He just sent Akechi Mitsuhide to run around to vent his anger. Yoshihiro also went to Azuchi Castle Wormwood a few more times, but the results were always good.
The Shiba family lived alone in Kanto, and then opened up the Western Kingdom and Shikoku in Kansai. Their power was growing day by day, and everything was developing in a good direction.
Yiyin was also able to take a break and enjoy life in Duowen Mountain City.
When I have time, I go to Azuchi Castle to accompany Oda Nobunaga. On weekdays, I receive visitors at Tamonyama Castle to meet Maeda Toshiie, Maeda Yoshie, Hosokawa Fujitaka and others who get close to the samurai family and set off firecrackers.
When you live a comfortable life, time flies by.
When Yiyin came back to his senses, the sun was already blazing. On a scorching day, the cicadas were chirping on the art trees in the courtyard, and the frightened deer were frightened in the pond. It was very pleasant.
He was sitting in the room. Under the house was stored winter ice brought from the icehouse. A hint of coolness seeped through the tatami, making it look particularly cool and comfortable compared to the courtyard not far away that was exposed to the scorching sun.
Yiyin sat in front of the case and looked at the documents, and Tachibana Sou knelt under the case, doing his weekly homework attentively.
Yiyin, who was enjoying it, suddenly felt a tremor in his heart, felt something was wrong, and murmured to himself.
"It was fine just now, but now it's soft."
Tachibana Kano also noticed something was wrong, stood up and looked at the saint with some doubts in his eyes.
Yiyin smiled awkwardly, recalling that yesterday he had a long conversation with the Kamo family all night long, but it was the same on weekdays, so it wouldn't be affected now.
But for some reason, Yiyin felt more and more irritable, always feeling that something was wrong. He reluctantly shook his head, losing all interest for the moment, and whispered to Li Huazou.
"Let's talk about it tonight."
Lihua bowed respectfully and sat aside obediently.
At this moment, rapid footsteps were heard outside the porch. Yiyin squinted his eyes and looked up, feeling an ominous premonition in his heart.
Kamo Clan appeared outside the door, bowed solemnly, and said.
"Sage, something big has happened."
Yiyin's heartbeat accelerated sharply, and he said calmly.
"speak."
Pusheng clan frowned and said.
"His Majesty Oda captured Hatano Hideharu who went to Azuchi Castle to discuss matters and executed him immediately."
Yiyin was stunned.
"What! Oda Nobunaga killed Hatano Hideharu! Is she crazy?"
Hatano Hideharu was willing to leave his home base and go to Azuchi Castle to negotiate surrender. It was Mitsuhide Akechi who came forward to negotiate and the Fushimi Castle system was the guarantee.
In order to persuade Hatano Hideji, Akechi Mitsuhide even used his old father as a hostage, which made Hatano Hideji let down his guard.
But Oda Nobunaga actually arrested and killed Hatano Hideharu who went to meet him. What was this guy thinking?
The credibility of the Fushimi Castle system will suffer a devastating blow because of her move.
But the matter was not over yet, Kamaojigo continued.
"His Royal Highness Oda announced to the outside world that Hatano Hideharu colluded with Bessho Choharu and intended to launch a rebellion, so he beheaded him in public to serve as a warning to others."
Yiyin couldn't help but cursed.
"Nonsense! Even if Hatano Hideharu is really preparing to rebel, Oda Nobunaga cannot kill the samurai daimyo who comes to discuss!
When the two armies were fighting, she still knew that Fuza was coming. She casually killed Hatano Hideji. Who would dare to believe in the credibility of the Fushimi Castle system in the future!"
Pu Shengshixiang said with a wry smile.
"It's too late.
I heard that the Hatano family in Tanba country had killed the hostages and killed Akechi Mitsuhide's old father as a sign of unyielding.
Lord Akechi Mitsuhide is far away in Tosa Country at the moment and is discussing with the Chosune family.
When this incident reaches Shikoku Island, not to mention how grieved Akechi Mitsuhide will be, the Chosougabe family will no longer be able to believe in the credibility of the Fushimi Castle system."
Yiyin let out a long sigh.
"Oda Nobunaga, I know...she is becoming more and more willful, thinking that because she is powerful, she can do whatever she wants.
Who does she think she is when she kills a prince at will without any conclusive evidence? She is going to make me angry to death!"
While Yoshiyin was complaining, he looked towards the Hamo clan, and when he saw her serious expression, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.
"What? Is there any other bad news? Tell it all together."
Kamojigo took a deep breath and said.
"Betsubu is responsible for the rebellion, and Lord Hashiba Hideyoshi is busy encircling and suppressing the Higashi-Harima rebels.
Now that the governor of the Hatano family has been killed, the Tamba Kingdom samurai family will inevitably fight back. The scope of this rebellion is too large and it will be difficult to quell it for a while."
Yiyin lowered his face and asked.
"So? What happened again?"
Pu Shengshixiang shook his head and said.
"The Nizi army captured the city and territory in Izumo Kingdom, and the local samurai families came to help one after another. Everything originally went smoothly.
Knowing that they were outmatched, the Maori army in Izumo Kingdom all retreated to Tsukiyama Tomita Castle. The defenders Motoaki Motoki and Amano Takanashi could not escape. The castle was so strong that it was difficult for the Nishi army to capture it for a while.
The governor of the Maori family, Terumoto Mori, took advantage of Hashiba Hideyoshi's return to the army to quell the chaos. She took care of the front line flawlessly and personally appointed the general. She led the main force of the Maori family to rush to the aid of Izumo country and caught the Nizi army by surprise.
The local samurai families in the Izumo Kingdom were all useless. Seeing that the war was not going well, they dispersed one after another. The Nizi army was defeated by the full blow of the Mori family and retreated to Shinzan Castle.
The Mori family took advantage of the gap where the Hashiba army could not support them and attacked the Nizi army with all their strength, fearing that... the war situation in Izumo country would be irreversible for a while."
Yiyin became nervous.
"How is Nizi Shengjiu?
Victory or defeat is a common thing for a soldier. Let her not have any scruples and withdraw immediately! If you go from the sea, then come back from the sea. When you return, you can regain your strength and then kill her!"
Pu Sheng's hometown looked ugly.
"The Nizi Army set out to sea from the port of Tango Kingdom, and the Tango Kingdom's fleet could have been used to pick up the Nizi Army when it returned.
But... I have just received an urgent report from His Highness Hosokawa Fujitaka that the Isshiki family is not satisfied with the terms of surrender and has raised its flag of rebellion again. Tango is in civil turmoil and is temporarily unable to take care of the front line."
Yiyin's blood rushed to his head and he couldn't help cursing.
"How can Akechi Mitsuhide manage the collar..."
Before the words could be cursed, Yiyin suddenly stopped and looked even more embarrassed.
Because it was he who ordered Akechi Mitsuhide to talk to Oda Nobunaga, and made Oda Nobunaga accept Miyoshi Yoshitsugi's involvement in the Shikoku strategy.
Oda Nobunaga took the opportunity to embarrass Akechi Mitsuhide, and asked Akechi Mitsuhide to persuade Hatano Hideharu to step down. He also sent Akechi Mitsuhide to Shikoku Island to persuade the Nagasune family to cooperate.
Akechi Mitsuhide was so busy running around that even though he was dead now, his father didn't even know that he was far away on Shikoku Island. How could Yoshigan have the nerve to accuse her of neglecting her duties in managing the territory and delaying the frontline war?
Yiyin sighed helplessly and asked.
"There is a sudden civil strife in Tango Kingdom. What is the current situation?"
Kamojigo replied.
"The Hosokawa Army that was conquering Tango Kingdom was on its way to withdraw. Upon hearing the news of the rebellion, His Highness Hosokawa Fujitaka returned to the army to quell the rebellion and ensured that the chaos would be eliminated.
However, the Nizi Army is in a difficult situation in Izumo Country and is surrounded by enemies on all sides, so they can't wait any longer."
Yiyin gritted his teeth.
"Where is the United States? Let the Oda family cooperate and withdraw the Nizi army from the United States!"
Pu Shengshixiang shook his head and said.
"Terumoto Mouri has blocked the road. The influence of the Nizi family in Sanin is too great. The Maori family will not let Niziji go easily and wants to complete his achievements in one battle."
Yiyin narrowed his eyes and sneered.
"Don't let me go? I want to see who dares to embarrass Niziji! Immediately send people to the West Country and Izumo Country to tell Mouri Terumoto!
If Nizi Katsuhisa comes back alive, there will be a discussion between the Shiba family and the Mori family. If Nizi Katsuhisa is lost in Izumo Country, I will personally conquer the Western Kingdom, and I want the Maori family to look good!"
Nizi Katsuhisa has been with Yiyin for nine years. He has been very dedicated to his career, helping him to stabilize the Kinki Shiba territory, silently shouldering the blame for him, and has made countless contributions.
Yoshigan personally promised Nizi Katsuhisa that he would help her revive Nizi's family so that he would not watch her die in the Izumo Kingdom.
In today's world, no one dares to turn a deaf ear to the saint's words, which really pissed off Yiyin, and the Maori family couldn't withstand the divine wrath.
Yiyin believes that Mouri Terumoto will know how to make choices and will not cause trouble for himself.
She would leave Nizi Katsuhisa alive to negotiate terms with the Shiba family, instead of killing Nizi Katsuhisa and completely angering her, a saint.
Yiyin always felt that something was wrong. The good situation was taking a turn for the worse, one after another, which made people breathless.
First, Oda Nobunaga suddenly lost his mind and committed suicide, then Hashiba Hideyoshi and Hosokawa Fujitaka encountered civil strife and put down rebellions, and had no time to look west. Then the Mori family mobilized their entire family to besiege Nizi Katsuhisa.
All of these are like links connected with each other. Could it be that... Yiyin shook his head and rejected this idea.
Akechi Mitsuhide could not influence Oda Nobunaga's thoughts. Even if she was willing to let her old father die, she could not successfully encourage Oda Nobunaga to commit murder.
What's more, the rebellion of the Bessho family, the reversal of the Isshiki family, and the decision-making of the Mori family are all beyond the control of Mitsuhide Akechi.
Yoshihiro silently chewed on the ins and outs of all this. It was hard to believe that Mitsuhide Akechi was behind this situation. He must have been overthinking it, right?
Is it because I am having a bad time? Or is it because Akechi Mitsuru made all the mistakes and caused trouble?
Just when Yiyin hesitated, there were hurried footsteps on the porch again, thumping, thumping, as if stepping on Yiyin's heart, making him even more anxious.
In the blink of an eye, Naomasa Ii appeared outside the door and bowed.
Yiyin sighed.
"What happened again? What happened again?"
Kamao Clan also looked at Ii Naomasa with a puzzled look. The two separated for a while. Is there a new situation at the Tongxin Secretariat?
Ii Naomasa said solemnly.
"Sage, something happened in Guandong."
Yiyin narrowed his eyes.
"Say it."
"The news just came in. Yuya, a man in blue who had been to Guitou for many times, accidentally fell off his horse and died."
Hearing just such a thing, Yoshigage almost couldn't turn around in his breath, and gave Ii Naomasa a fierce look.
"That's it?"
Although Yuya Kito was a good young warrior, his death after falling from his horse was an accident and not a big deal.
Furthermore, the self-purification movement launched by the Blue Clothes has stirred up the Boso Peninsula into a mess. Yoshihiro, who had once praised the self-purification movement, could not say much, and he would inevitably vent his anger on others.
It is indeed a pity that Yua Kito died at an early age, but it is not comparable to the crisis of Nishi Katsuhisa in the west country. Ii Naomasa took this matter as an urgent report and was a little confused about the seriousness.
Clearly seeing the sullen expression on Yoshigan's face, Ii Naomasa insisted on continuing.
"Sage, among the news that came with me, there is also a secret report sent by Naoyoshi Hanzawa from Kanto. The death of Yuya Kito may not be simple.
Hansawa Naoyi once met with Yua Kito and obtained the authorization letter from the blue-clad people, preparing to review the loan accounts of the Samurai Giri Promotion Association.
Then Kito Yua suddenly died, and the blue-clad chief Momo Mikami came forward to deny the authorization letter, putting Hanzawa Naoyoshi's review into trouble.
Hanzawa Naoyi believes that there may be huge problems with the accounts of the Wu Family Giri Promotion Association."
Before Ii Naomasa could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the furious Yoshigan.
"That Naoyoshi Hanzawa! What on earth do you want to do!
The order I gave her was to go to Kanto to check on the clean government affairs. Why did she go to the Wu Family Giri Promotion Association to make a fuss!
And you, Naomasa Ii, why are you following the wind and rain? What nonsense are you following her!
The anti-corruption officials in Kanto are at the Enforcement Office, and in Echigo Province Naoyoshi, Naoyoshi Hansawa dares to go privately to the land of Higashi Musashi to find Yua Kito. Who gave her the power?
She made a small inquiry to the manager, but she actually wanted to go beyond the Wushu Association and review the accounts of the Wujia Yili Promotion Association. Who does she think she is? Are there any rules left?"
The situation in the Western Kingdom collapsed and Nizi Katsuhisa was in a critical situation. Yoshihiro was so anxious at the moment that he couldn't listen to Ii Naomasa's words at all.
The Wu Family Ethics Promotion Association has its own system, and the loan accounts are supervised by the Wushu Association, which is a cause and effect for each other.
Don't think Yiyin is a fool, he will understand what happened as soon as he hears it.
Naomasa Ii took advantage of the opportunity of Naoyoshi Hanzawa being ordered to go east, and secretly instructed Naoyoshi Hanzawa to investigate other matters.
If in normal times, Yoshihiro would still have the intention to break up with Ii Naomasa and discuss the rights and wrongs.
But what about now? Yiyin really doesn’t have that leisurely mood!
Naomasa Ii is the second-in-command of the Doshin Secretariat and is responsible for supervision. She has always wanted to bring Sakai Port and Kanto's systems that are outside the Doshin Secretariat into supervision.
Yiyin did not deny her idea.
Because the establishment of the Tongxin Secretariat itself represents the center of the Yi Bank to seize power from the local government, but there must be a standard for everything!
Hanzawa Naoyoshi crossed the line in Kanto, and the progress of the review was frustrated.
Naomasa Ii wanted to forcefully link the accidental death of Yuya Kito and the failure of Naoyoshi Hansawa, and give the Kanto side eye drops.
This is going too far!
Yoshigan has no time to pay attention to these small internal disputes now. He is anxious to withdraw Nizi Katsuhisa from the front line. Naomasa Ii comes to disrupt the situation at this time, but he has hit the point of a gun.
Ii Naomasa pursed his lower lip, still unconvinced, and wanted to say something more, but was pulled back by Kamaojigo.
Kamao clan shook his head slightly at her, Ii Naomasa gritted his teeth, lowered his head and stopped talking.