The Fuchu Nagao family's rule over Echigo was very bad, almost on the verge of explosion.
The people of Yangbei in Lower Yue were dissatisfied, and the old ministers of Shangshan in Central Vietnam were ready to make a move.
Not to mention the Fushi Nagao family who sided with Uesugi Terutora, the Ueda Nagao family's attitude has always been ambiguous.
Even the retainers who obeyed her orders were divided into a faction of direct ministers and trusted servants, a faction of veteran ministers and a faction of surrendered military officials.
Everyone has different thoughts and different demands.
Under this kind of chaotic rule, Uesugi Teruhora can still be confident. It can only be said that nothing is difficult in the world, but he is afraid of people and bullshit.
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No matter the turmoil outside, Kyoto is always so prosperous.
In various places, we are busy plowing in the spring, busy at the beginning of the year, sowing the seeds of hope.
But the nobles of Kyoto are wearing red and green, enjoying the cherry blossom festival every spring, sipping rice wine and admiring the colorful cherry blossoms.
When the cherry blossoms bloom, their beauty fades in an instant, and then withers away overnight. This is the sorrow of others.
In troubled times, the high sect of the Wu family is also in danger, which makes cherry blossom viewing parties more popular.
What I see is the blossoming and falling of flowers, and what I think about is the rise and fall of family fortunes, and everyone knows the taste of it.
These days, Mitsuhide Akechi, Junkei Tsutsui and Nagahide Matsushita get together a lot. The three of them have similar interests and have indeed become good friends.
Today, we went together to enjoy the cherry blossoms. It was a pleasure to exchange cups and cups under the cherry trees, and to lie drunk on the spot.
A good spring day is worse than a dream in which the grass is fragrant.
The three of them talked about some interesting things, and Tsutsui Junkei suddenly spoke.
"It's interesting to say that a few days ago, the Japanese wishing temple saw that the master was enthroned, and that the master had succeeded to the throne, so he impatiently sent his trusted followers to various places to take over the teaching affairs.
Yixiang Zong said, "Namo Amitabha, you can become a Buddha. Not only will you become a Buddha quickly, but you will not be slow in your actions after succeeding to the throne."
There was disdain in her words, as if she couldn't stand the look of the higher-ups of the Yixiang Sect.
Akechi Mitsuhide's expression did not change, but there was a thump in his heart.
Tsutsui Junkei was the governor of the Tsutsui family, the leader of the nun samurai family affiliated with Kofukuji Temple of the Shingon sect, and controlled Nandaiwa.
This man has a very deep city and is capable of bending and stretching. How can he be a simple martial artist who talks nonsense.
This statement meant something, but she was not sure for a moment, so she joked.
"The Yi Xiang sect has always been vulgar, how can it be compared with the Shingon sect Gaoni."
Tsutsui Junkei shook his head.
"You can say this, but I don't dare.
Sectarian disputes are complicated and can cause bloodshed to flow in a single word. I, a nun and a martial artist, have to be cautious in my words and deeds.
It is obvious that Master Ru is determined to build a Buddhist kingdom on earth, and I am afraid that it will bring trouble to other sects."
Akechi Mitsuhide's pupils tightened, and he finally understood what Tsutsui Junkei meant. Honganji Temple had always been cautious if it wanted to launch a large-scale attack.
But why are you talking about it here? She glanced at Matsu Nagahide from the corner of her eyes and saw that she was smiling and calm.
This is not meant for her, then it is meant for me? Ichigo Sect... Hokurikudo... Lord!
Her heart was in turmoil, but her face was calm.
"If Xiang Zong goes crazy, what does it have to do with you? Why should you worry about her?"
Tsutsui Junkei glanced at Akechi Mitsuhide and said.
"The religion of the Wu family is inherently like water in a well, but the Sanhao family insists on going its own way and drags the sect into the disputes between the Wu family.
The Yixiang sect is even more radical. It proves that the master is still alive and suppresses the reason of fanatical believers.
Now Master Xianru has only been in office for a few days, but he can't help but take action. Once he causes a big disturbance, he will be one of the three good families in the sect, harming others and himself."
Akechi Mitsuhide completely understood that Junkei Tsutsui was conveying two messages to her.
First, Ichigo Mune wanted to launch Ichigo Ikui, and there was a change in the Hokuriku Road. She was to warn the Shiba family who was passing by Kaga.
Secondly, the Ichiko clan was playing too big this time, and Tsutsui Junkei was afraid that Honganji would cause a huge problem. From then on, there was no tacit understanding between the samurai religions.
The nun Wu family cannot defeat the Wu family.
Without the default boundary between the two parties, the Tsutsui family would have to be involved in the chaos of the world, and she had no confidence in preserving the family business under the attack of the samurai family.
Although various sects dislike Xiang Zong, they are all of the same lineage of Buddhism after all.
It was clear that it was not appropriate to inform the Wu family, so Junkei Tsutsui chose to make insinuations, allowing Mitsuhide Akechi to figure it out on his own.
Akechi Mitsuhide felt cold sweat dripping from his back after hearing this. He immediately lost all intention of partying and excused himself from feeling unwell and left in a hurry.
Tsutsui Junkei breathed a sigh of relief, drank a glass of rice wine casually, and thought about whether this was a favor and whether he could use it in the future.
Beside him, Matsuhisa suddenly spoke.
"Mr. Tsutsui, don't you hate Mr. Kenshin?"
Tsutsui Junkei was stunned and sighed.
"I'm even more afraid that Yi Xiangzong will overturn the situation and die without a burial place in the future."
Of course Tsutsui Junkei was resentful towards Shiba Yoshigan. Yamato was supposed to be the territory of her Tsutsui family, but the Shiba family tore off the Northern Yamato in the recent war.
Today, Kofukuji Temple plays a balance between the Shiba family and the Tsutsui family, and firmly occupies Nakayamato, which is most of the Nara Basin.
And she, with Suzuki Shigehide, a crowd of congratulators, staring at her, could only squat in Nanda and dare not move rashly, how could she not feel resentful.
But compared to Shiba Yiyin, she was more afraid of Yixiang Zong causing chaos.
The Miyoshi family ignored the tacit understanding of the Wu family's religion and attacked Yamato, which resulted in the various religious sects being forced to the edge of choosing the side of the Wu family's daimyo.
If the Yixiang Sect insists on going its own way and launches Yixiang Yikui in various places, other sects will have to give an explanation to the furious martial artists.
Religious forces will lose their neutral position and can only unite with the martial arts lords to seek shelter in troubled times.
For a nun like her who can't defeat the Wu family, it is difficult for Nanda and the Wu family to be saved. Of course, they are not happy to cause trouble with Xiang Zong.
Selling well to the Si Bo family also leaves a way out. If something goes wrong, I can use today's friendship to ask the Si Bo family to help me.
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Akechi Mitsuhide quickly returned to Shiba's mansion and summoned the Fujibayashi sisters in the side room.
The two sisters Fujibayashi Muku and Fujibayashi Xing didn't know why, so they kowtowed to her to say hello.
Momochi Santafu's military team is about to go to Kanto to infiltrate and establish an intelligence network.
The teammate of the two sisters was dealing with several affairs with the third wife of Baidi, and was so busy that they couldn't even keep their feet on the ground.
Akechi Mitsuhide was given the decision-making power over recent affairs by Yoshihiro, and the two sisters were also placed under her command.
She has been summoned, and no matter how busy she is, she has to come.
Akechi Mitsuhide said expressionlessly.
"What's going on at Ishiyama Honganji Temple?"
Fujibayashi was stunned for a moment, subconsciously looking at his sister, then quickly looking away after realizing it.
The reception work of the two people was carried out simultaneously, each received half, and the affairs of the whole family were under the jurisdiction of Fujibayashi Xing.
Akechi Mitsuhide noticed her flash of concealment, and his heart became brighter.
"Fujibayashi Xing, tell me, what happened to Yixiang Zong?"
Fujibayashi Xing didn't notice anything strange yet and answered honestly.
"Ixiang Zong Hongan Temple witnessed the master's enthronement and appeared as the master's succession to the throne."
"that's it?"
"I am handing over information about the Miyoshi family in Settsu Province with my military colleagues. That is the focus of the family's attention. I will let go of the information that is not very important about the sect."
Akechi Mitsuhide raised his eyes and nodded.
"Let it go? Okay."
She stood up, walked to Teng Linxing, and looked down at her.
Suddenly, his brows stood on his head, his eyes revealed a fierce look, and he kicked her on the right shoulder, knocking her over.