In Shiba's mansion, Murai Nagai looked nervously at Yoshihiro Shiba.
Yi Gin frowned and thought, whether this matter is big or small, the most important thing is how to get Nobunaga to step down.
Nobunaga's thoughts are focused on next year's campaign, and she certainly doesn't want anything to happen to the Naoomi Regiment, which is the cornerstone of the army at this time.
You need to find a person with weight to intercede with Nobunaga, and pay some price to keep Nobunaga's dignity intact, and this matter can be fooled.
Who should I look for? It cannot be the important ministers of the Naoomi Regiment, especially Niwa Nagahide and Ikeda Tsuneki. They have a close relationship with the Toshi family, and they are all friends who grew up together with Nobunaga.
If the narcissistic and suspicious Nobunaga thinks this is pressure from the Naoomi group, it will be counterproductive.
Yi Gin thought of a person, Shibata Katsuie.
Although Shibata Katsuie was the loser in this civil war, his prestige at home did not lose much.
Nobunaga was very fond of her. Not only did he not deprive her of the command of the main army in the family, he was also given a residence in Qingsu Castle to show his closeness.
She is the leader of the Owari faction in the military, and the Maeda family has been an outright Owari faction for several generations.
In addition, she has a good relationship with the Toshi family. During the post-war review, the Toshi family even interceded for her, and Shibata Katsuie had to recognize this favor.
So it's best to ask her to come forward.
Just as he was told, Yoshigami took Murai Nagai to visit Shibata Katsuie. He had been wandering around a while ago, and he still knew the residences of several big bosses in the family.
As for Yang Nai and Yi Fang being of no use, just stay at home and wait for news.
Shibata Residence.
When he heard that Yoshigan was visiting, Shibata Katsuie immediately came out to entertain him.
I don’t know which system played a role in the first encounter’s favorability, but Shibata Katsuie’s perception of Yoshigan was very good from the beginning.
In the tea room, Shibata Katsuie was dressed in home kimono.
She was in her early thirties, which was the time when she was mature enough to be harvested. She was in a high position and had a certain amount of prowess. This maturity and prowess mixed together into a seductive flavor, and Anti-Justice Silver was happy to get close to her.
The host and guest were seated separately. Shibata Katsuie was a little confused about the arrival of Shiba Yoshigan.
"Master Shiba, why are you here this time?"
Yiyin bowed cautiously.
"Please Shibata-sama, please save Maeda Toshiiehime's life."
Shibata was shocked. She had not left Qingzhou City these days to show her respect, but matters regarding the military garrison could not be delayed.
There was a lot of work every day, and the envoys from the two places were very tired from traveling on horseback. She still knew nothing about what happened in the castle tower today.
Yoshigami told the truth about what happened, and Shibata Katsuie stood up with a wink in his eyes.
"This little surname is good at killing! It's the time when His Majesty's great talent and great ambitions are revealed. He dares to provoke the trust between the monarch and his ministers. His heart is to be killed. I will kill him on the spot!"
Shibata Katsuie was deceived into getting excited by Nobunaga's words about his great achievements. Why?
After working hard for more than ten years without knowing what to do, if you say you are a powerful general, then you must also consider the continuation of the family.
Besides, hundreds of warriors under her command have been with her for many years. How can a leader who does not seek welfare for his subordinates convince the public?
Nobunaga gave these Ji warriors hope, so they naturally had to hold on tightly.
Now, except for Nobunaga, the Oda family is the most ignorant hungry wolf who is looking forward to war the most. People like Aichi Juami who are holding back the family by causing trouble will kill every one they see.
Just kill him. Nobunaga had to hold his nose to identify him. Could he really argue with these hungry and crazy bastards?
Seeing Shibata Katsuie's indignant look, Yoshigan knew that it was done.
"It is certainly wrong for the Toshi family to kill people in the castle tower. I just ask you to speak a few words of justice for the Toshi family for the sake of their loyalty to the Lord. Let her be able to make meritorious service and not ruin her future for such a villain."
Yoshigan's words were a bit sinister. Overtly he was talking about Toshiya's affairs, but secretly they were a bit like Shibata Katsuie's previous situation.
She is also loyal, and she also performs meritorious deeds. When it comes to villains, Lin Xiuzhen's appearance during the review made her feel sick and embarrassed to be associated with her. This was all right.
Shibata Katsuie already sympathized with Toshiie. When Yoshigan said this, he remembered that Toshiie spoke up for him in the review, so he definitely wanted to help.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty Shiba, I will go to the castle tower to ask for an audience with His Highness."
Yiyin nodded in agreement.
"I will go to Lord Maeda Toshimasa first, and then we will go to the castle tower to plead guilty. I'll leave it to you then."
Once you have found someone to plead for mercy, your attitude of pleading guilty must also be in place. If you don't give enough face to the letter, even if you get past it this time, you will still have to put on your shoes at who knows when.
Nobunaga calls the shots, that's great. As a human being, haha.
Shibata went first, and Yoshigan and Murai went to Maeda's house without stopping.
The head of the village, Lai, watched Yiyin running around for the Lee family and admired her in his heart. She was an honest person, otherwise she would not have gotten along with the Lee family. She did not say anything in her eyes, but she remembered it in her heart.
Maeda Toshimasa had been waiting for news from Yoshigan. Unexpectedly, Yoshigan not only came in person, but also brought rescue methods.
Hearing that Shibata Katsuie had gone to the castle tower, the old fox Toishashi immediately understood what Yoshigan was thinking.
Without further ado, the two of them got up and set off, without any entourage, as if they were admitting their guilt and awaiting punishment.
On the other hand, Nobunaga was still having a headache on how to deal with this matter.
Such a big thing has happened in the castle tower, and it cannot be hidden. It won't be long before all the important officials in the city know about it, and before that, they have to decide how to deal with it.
She must not hurt her own prestige, and she must not chill the hearts of her old supporters. She is a bit unable to hold her own.
Just as I was thinking about it, Shibata Katsuie asked to see him.
Shengjia entered the room and saluted respectfully. She was in an awkward position now, so she must pay attention to etiquette.
"Meet Your Highness."
Nobunaga looked at her with a half-smile.
Nobunaga was very relieved about Shibata Katsuie. He was not afraid that you would have desires, but he was afraid that you would not want anything.
During these years of fighting over the family governor, she had studied Shibata inside and out. She could see clearly and use it with confidence.
"Quan Liu, why are you here? Is there something wrong?"
Shibata Katsuie was kneeling on the tatami and said seriously.
"I heard that Maeda Toshiie made a mistake, so I came here to plead for mercy."
Nobunaga glanced at her, Shibata Katsuie's style was just like this, simple and direct. It's the same in fighting, and it's the same in life.
I can’t say whether it’s good or bad. Talented people have a more direct personality, and they will naturally be sad when they meet a weak master. Shibata Katsuie was really lucky, and the two generations of Oda family governors were very wise.
"She didn't take me seriously by killing my people in my castle tower."
Shibata Katsuie disagrees.
"Your Highness, the Li family is acting recklessly, but they really care about Your Highness. I heard that little girl was talking nonsense and slandering the direct ministers of the family. Who is she?
The rise of the Oda family is imminent, and it is the time when we can unite as one. Such villains should really kill the sacrifice flag. The Toshi family also did such wrong things for the sake of His Highness's reputation when they lost their minds for a moment."
Damn it, can this be interpreted this way?
Nobunaga looked at Shibata Katsuie in surprise, "You are very good at talking."
Is Shibata Katsuie a fool? How can a fool be able to be the chief warrior? Are all the enemies killed by fools?
This statement sounded quite reasonable. Coming from the mouth of a third party, Nobunaga finally found a ladder to step down.
"You are right, but the dignity of the Oda family cannot be offended."
At this time, news came from outside that Governor Shiba and Governor Maeda had come to plead guilty, and the second ladder arrived.
Shibata Katsuie sat on one side, and Yoshigan and Toshiashi sat down together to apologize to Nobunaga.
They all graduated from the Department of Acting, and their acting skills are very natural and echo each other from afar. The effect of one plus one is greater than two.
Nobunaga smiled and said nothing.
Yoshihiro knew that Nobunaga didn't care about the murder of Xiao Xing, but now it seemed that this opportunity was good, and she would have to pay enough benefits to make her relent.
The thoughts of rights creatures are so simple and boring, you can understand them at a glance.