Chapter six hundred and ninety seventh Song Yong's dilemma
In order to protect himself, Matsunaga Hide has been stirring up internal conflicts within the Miyoshi family, leaving Miyoshi Changqing with no energy to pay attention to her.
And because she communicated with the shogunate on the front line and eased the external environment of the Miyoshi family, Miyoshi Changqing, who was in a state of distress, took a new look at her and hired her again, making life easier and easier.
Now that the Miyoshi and the four sisters are dead, the Miyoshi trio are grateful to Matsushita Nagahide for arranging to kill Anzhai Dongkang and save their glory and wealth.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu also appealed to Matsunaga Hide, hoping that she would lead Miyoshi Changqing's group of direct ministers to continue to support the new family's governance.
Matsunaga Hide removed the hidden danger of Miyoshi Changqing's falling out and being ruthless, and she was both shining in Miyoshi's home. Of course she was in a good mood. She was holding tea and smiling as she watched the exchange between the two friends.
Akechi Mitsuhide made some jokes to Tsutsui Junkei and turned the topic back to her.
"Matsunaga-hime, I heard that you recently acquired a powerful retainer?"
"Yes, it's called Honda Masanobu.
A while ago, several samurai families from Nishikon joined forces to put pressure on Ishiyama Honganji Temple. She is a disciple of the Ichiki sect and came to see me as a special envoy of Honganji Temple.
Seeing her extraordinary intelligence, I felt pity for her talents, so I accepted her as a retainer.
What? Akechi Ji wants to meet her?"
Akechi Mitsuhide shook his head and said.
"I just sighed for a moment."
Matsunaga smiled and said.
"Is it the retainer you took in a few days ago that reminds you of the old days of Nongwei?
Mino Owari Mikawa, the Oda family and the Matsudaira family today are amazing."
Akechi Mitsuhide said with a sarcastic smile.
“The rise and fall of the Wu family is like the blooming and falling of cherry blossoms, which rise and fall suddenly.
I really didn’t expect that the false promise I made to escape in Meinong would actually need to be fulfilled one day.”
Saito Rizo and Saito Ryuuki came to Kogo to seek refuge with Akechi Mitsuhide, which really made her deeply moved.
In order to escape danger, Akechi Mitsuhide used words to try to sway Saito Yoshiryu. Who knew that after Mino Saito's family business collapsed, Saito Yoshiryu actually asked his widow to come to her to fulfill his promise.
Who is Akechi Mitsuhide? If it were normal, she would definitely find an opportunity to abandon Saito Ryuuki. Either Echizen or Echichu, leaving her to fend for herself.
Akechi Mitsuhide has always been the only one to bully people, and she has never had anyone threaten her.
But it was the Saito family that was destroyed by Oda Nobunaga that made Mitsuhide Akechi decide to take in Saito's surviving daughter.
She will never forget that day when she and Hosokawa Fujitaka listened to Shiba Yoshigan's sad monologue.
Oda Nobunaga, it was you who took away my master's first time and made him fall into troubled times, struggling to survive in pain. My master can be relieved, but I will never forget it.
Mitsuhide Akechi kept this hatred deep in his heart, and he would eventually seek repayment from Oda Nobunaga.
Since Saito Ryuuki is Oda Nobunaga's secret pain, let's keep her for now and see what use she has.
Matsunaga didn't know what Mitsuhide Akechi had in mind, but she had a smile on her face, but alarm bells were ringing in her heart.
Originally, Matsunaga Hide had already established his footing and did not want to continue to stir up trouble.
It was Akechi Mitsuhide who exposed her little tricks behind her back, making her afraid that Miyoshi Changqing would one day notice it, so she could only make more mistakes after making more mistakes.
Now that both Miyoshi Nagakei and Anzhai Fuyasu are dead, Matsuzuki Nagahide's status is stable, and of course he does not want to continue to be used as a gunman by Akechi Mitsuhide.
Akechi Mitsuhide raised the topic several times and talked about the Miyoshi family, but Matsuzaki Nagahide deliberately avoided it, not giving her any room to use the topic.
Akechi Mitsuhide was not in a hurry, and smiled as he watched Matsuhisa dodge. It was like watching a prey in a net. The more it struggled, the tighter it was tied.
Even in the martial arts society where there is no taboo, murdering the master is a first-rate crime.
The Wu family's subordinates conquered their superiors and replaced many of the master's family. However, they used conspiracy and tricks to murder the master and take people's lives. There was no limit to it and everyone despised it.
The Wu family values etiquette and respectability, and rebellion also involves losing face. It's one thing for you to take away the master's power, but it's another thing to murder her life. At least you can't let anyone know about it, right?
Matsunagahide thought that all the Miyoshi and four sisters were dead, and the matter was over, and there would be no more clues for Mitsuhide Akechi to catch.
Can she deceive herself about the false innocence of smart people? If she really doesn't care, why should she be so wary of Akechi Mitsuhide?
In troubled times, she cannot be helped.
Now, both Miyoshi Yoshitsugu and the Miyoshi trio can use her. Of course they can pretend to be confused about some things.
But what day will come when she becomes useless and becomes a stumbling block? Some problems cannot weigh more than four ounces in one's hand, but cannot hold a thousand pounds on the scale.
Akechi Mitsuhide sipped tea, looked graceful and elegant, and smiled at his two friends.
In the winter, the sun shines brightly, but it doesn't bring much warmth to the body.
Taking off one layer of clothing makes you look cold, and wearing one layer of clothing makes you look bulky. The truth is embarrassing.
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As soon as the tea party ended, Matsunaga Hide quickly returned to his Yodo Castle territory.
Every time she met Akechi Mitsuhide, she would feel a very strong sense of insecurity, and she would have to go home to see if she was being taken advantage of.
Fortunately, nothing happened in Dian City, so she felt at ease.
In the atrium of the residence, newly acquired retainer Honda Masanobu was playing chess with his daughter Matsunaga, and they were enjoying themselves. When Matsunaga returned, they both stood up and saluted.
Matsunaga accepted the gift with a smile and chatted with them.
"Is Honda-hime used to living in Yodo City these days?"
Honda Masanobu bowed.
"I am not abandoned by the Lord, I live in the door and have no shortage of food and clothing.
It’s just that I’m enjoying these things before I’ve accomplished anything, and I feel uneasy.”
Matsunaga laughed and said.
"Honda-hime is such a kind person. There is always a chance for you to be rewarded by justice. Don't worry, I will not be stingy and will definitely give you the opportunity to make meritorious deeds."
Honda Masanobu smiled shyly and bowed slightly.
After getting the qualification to serve as an ambassador from Honganji Kenyō, Honda Masanobu worked hard to study Matsu Nagahide. After an interview, she was greatly surprised, and she became interested in talents, and she finally succeeded in becoming an official.
With their good communication skills, Honda Masanobu and Matsunaga Hide have a harmonious mother-daughter relationship and have gradually gained trust.
Matsunaga, who was in the Yuan server just now, smiled softly to Matsunagahide.
"Mother, there is news from Your Highness."
Honda Masanobu bowed and was about to leave, but was stopped by Matsunaga Hide.
"Honda-hime, you don't have to avoid it. Let's listen together and give me some advice."
"Hi!"
Matsunaga said.
"His Highness intends for me to join her side of the banner to serve the main family.
In addition, she will send Miyoshi Yasunaga to Sakai Port to sort out the customs, hoping to get your support."
Matsunagahide asked Matsunagadichi in return.
"What about you? Do you want to serve as a minister close to the Lord?"
"Of course I do."
Matsushita Nagatsuchi did not hesitate.
Although the Miyoshi family began to have internal chaos, it was still the overlord who dominated the Shikoku and Western Konka.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu, the family governor, extended an olive branch to her, which was also a show of goodwill to the Matsunaga family and gave her a ladder to move up.
The lord's close confidants are an excellent channel for the Wu family to rise to the top, and there is no reason for Song Yongtong to give up.