Omi State is the eastern gateway of recent times, with developed agriculture and prosperous commerce.
It is also a transportation hub connecting Kansai and Kanto, and is a battleground for military strategists.
No matter who takes power here, it will threaten the Shiba family's Iga territory and the shogunate.
On the other side of the border between Iga and Minami Omi is Koga County. The Koga clan has fought with the Iga clan for many years, and they are familiar with the terrain and fight almost on their own.
Maeda is an expert in mountain warfare and will not suffer any losses.
The Shiba family did not intend to occupy the Minami Omi territory, and the mountainous area of Koka County was barren, so there was no need to occupy it.
His purpose was just to thwart the Rokkaku family's northern invasion, so that he could harass Koka County when he advanced, and defend Koka Port when he retreated, thus minimizing the risk of sending troops.
After pondering for a while, I felt that there was nothing wrong with it. Even if I went to Echigo Country after spring, my departure would not affect the overall situation.
But after he leaves, who should be responsible for the recent wave of affairs?
He looked at Maeda and Mitsuhide Akechi, and hesitated.
In terms of trust, there are still some Ji warriors in the military family who can be trusted.
Not to mention the plug-in of the system's initial favorability max, which made Yamanaka Yukimori and Shimakatsu Takeo loyal to him.
They are responsible for controlling the Tongxin people and must go to Kanto to help in the war.
Yoshigan thought that it was not suitable to use the Hime Samurai Ashigaru who were preparing troops to mix up the army after traveling thousands of miles to fight.
Only by learning from the Ashikaga family and pooling resources to create an elite group of free-spirited warriors can they be easily brought to fight in Kanto.
As for the remaining princesses, there are not many who are suitable for guarding the Shiba Territory. Among them, Maeda Yoshida and Akechi Mitsuhide are the most suitable because they are the most loyal.
Originally, the Takada sisters should have been included, but unfortunately they couldn't go to the battlefield and couldn't pull off any intrigues. They weren't talented enough or brave enough to sit near him for him.
And Akechi Mitsuhide and Maeda are good at licking and using, and are willing to die for him, so they can only choose one of them.
But both of them have their own shortcomings.
Maeda's interests, bravery, prestige, and strength can overwhelm all factions in the family.
But he was only from a wealthy family in Owari, so he didn't understand the methods of the shogunate, and he was afraid that he would suffer a loss in the alliance.
And Akechi Mitsuhide, a smiling tiger who eats people without spitting out bones, is best suited to play with high-level martial arts masters like these in recent times.
But she is good at conspiracy and does things too sinisterly. She is not popular among people and it is difficult for her family to have peace.
If you don't talk about others, Nizi Shengjiu won't be convinced. When the time comes to fight, I'm afraid there will be chaos within Sibo Territory in recent days.
Yiyin shook his head. He couldn't decide for the moment. Let's think about it again.
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On the imperial platform, Daimufu Yagyu Soyan was kneeling in front of the seat on the imperial platform, sweating profusely.
Da Yutai asked with a cold face.
"General, there has been no director these days?"
"Hi! Back to the Imperial Palace, the general has been meditating and practicing his sword in the sword room for the past few days. His food, clothing and sleep are all normal..."
Da Yutai shouted angrily.
"Enough! As a general, it is simply unbelievable that he ignores the important affairs of the shogunate and indulges in small things.
It’s all you and others who have been bewitching you, and everyone who deserves to be killed deserves to be killed!”
Yagyu Zongyan grabbed the ground with his head and did not dare to talk back.
On weekdays, Da Yutai worshiped Buddha, ate vegetarian food, and always showed kindness to others. But now his murderous intent was revealed, and he was extremely angry.
If Yagyu Soen spoke rudely and accidentally hit a painful spot, he might be dragged out and beheaded in public.
Her big eyes were so aggrieved, and there were no human beings on either side.
The general is strong, but who can control his temper?
As for kendo.
When she was a loving mother and a filial daughter, she cheerfully said that it was a good idea to let the general practice his body. Now, it has become a crooked way to deceive the king.
Who should she reason with?
Are you saying that Shiba Yoshiyin charmed the king? Are you saying that the Great Imperial Palace cannot suppress the general? Or are you saying that the general is ignorant and ignorant of government affairs?
Which of these three people does she dare to offend?
Yes, yes, it is still a small way of swordsmanship. It will make the master uninterested in political affairs. At least he can save his life.
Da Yutai was so distraught that he was still angry with the general two days ago.
The Ashikaga family is your women's family business. I am a man who is exhausted and tired but still have to be blamed by you. Don't care!
But Ashikaga Yoshiteru was really under the spell and was determined not to do anything, but he panicked.
He had a deep relationship with his ancestors and loved his children very much. How could he watch the shogunate collapse and Ashikaga's family fortune collapse?
Ashikaga Yoshiki is stupid, he can let his beloved daughter go all the way to death?
I was so angry that I was gnashing my teeth.
It's all the fault of the charming Shiba Yigen. No wonder some people say that he is the reincarnation of Tamamo Mae, which is indeed true.
This person is the vixen who came to ruin my Ashikaga world!
She was so angry that she lost her bearings and lost her mind, because this was actually developing in the worst direction.
If the shogunate review cannot be held before spring plowing, problems will arise in the operation of the entire shogunate.
Now you can still use the general to slack off the government, train for a few days, and deal with the ministers and military families of all parties.
But if the review is not held in the spring, the ministers will have to return to their territories for spring plowing.
Spring plowing affects the year's harvest. No matter how important the shogunate is, the stomach is not as important. In the hearts of the samurai family, food is more important than anything else.
Once the shogunate council is cancelled, and the ministers go their own ways, people's hearts will be completely divided.
The Ashikaga family has long lost control of the shogunate's territory. If they lose nominal control again, they will really be unable to sustain themselves.
This is no longer a matter of tearing off the fig leaf, but running naked in front of the martial arts families all over the world, and the shogunate loses all face.
The shogunate did not want to lose this fig leaf. As an Ashikaga retainer, there were still many benefits in controlling the shogunate.
The powerful local factions rely on their high position in the guardianship system to intimidate the local area, and they also need the Ashikaga family to be at the top in order to make a living.
Ashikaga Yoshiteru did what no one wanted to see happen.
This rebellious girl was so hated by Da Yutai that her teeth were itching and her heart was burning with anxiety.
But she could no longer influence the general because she had said it all before.
Yoshigan Shiba would never allow anyone to marry into the Imperial Palace. This sentence made it impossible for both Ashikaga Yoshiteru and the Imperial Palace to step down. One of them had to give in.
This is what makes Ootai angry. A father has to give in to his stubborn daughter.
Yagyu Soyan was aggrieved, and he was even more aggrieved, so he had to take the opportunity to vent and find some psychological balance.
Odaisuo's face gradually darkened, he raised his eyes coldly and looked at Yagyu Sogan, and asked.
"It is said that the control over the sword room has been very strict recently, and no one is allowed to speak."
Yagyu Muneyan was not sure what Ootai wanted to say, so he answered carefully.
"Most of the rumors outside are inappropriate. The sword room is an important place in the imperial palace and the place where the general is permanently stationed.
Swordsmen naturally have to be more careful with their words to avoid causing displeasure to the general."
The Kyoto gossip circle has long privately regarded Yoshiyin's integrity as a shame, and his jokes have gone riot.
As a swordsman teacher and the leader of the new Yinliu, she must suppress the gossip among the swordsmen.
Most of the swordsmen in the sword room were Shinin-ryu swordsmen, and they had to give her some respect regardless of whether they were public or private, so they became much quieter.
Otherwise, with the free and unrestrained habits of these swordsmen, they may cause trouble if they speak indulgently.
Da Oitaisho glanced at her and said lightly.
"What's there to suppress? Fang Min's mouth is worse than Fang Chuan's, and the Imperial Palace is not an unreasonable place.
Just avoid the generals. After all, there is an order of hierarchy and it is not easy to overstep."
Yagyu Soyan thought to himself, how many talkative male and female servants are killed every year in the imperial palace.
What do you want to say to those innocent souls? Why did you open a hole for the swordsmen?
The hottest gossip in Kyoto right now is that Lord Kenshin is not perfect. These swordsmen are mean-mouthed. Even if they avoid the general, they will inevitably offend others.
She was suddenly startled, sweat dripping from her forehead.