Although Yoshigan's approach made Hosokawa Fujitaka itch with hatred, he had to admit that it was really in line with the concept of the samurai family.
The Wu family doesn't believe in tears. They either fight or endure it. If your Rokkaku family strikes first, then our Shiba family has the right to fight back.
If he couldn't defeat him, he would naturally be laughed at for not overestimating his own abilities. But seeing with his own eyes the ferocity of Yoshigage's five-level decapitation and the imperial flag flying behind him, Hosokawa had to admit that this boy was really charming.
"My family has an acquaintance with a businessman on the shore of nearby Lake Biwa, and they can find a boat for you.
In addition, I have an old relationship with Nagamasa, the young master of the Asai family, so I can write a letter. You can take the letter with you to prove your identity."
Although Fujitaka Hosokawa was angry at his fiancé's arbitrary behavior, he was impressed by his courage, so he tilted his head and whispered some words of help.
Yiyin nodded gratefully, although he didn't understand why the young master of the Hosokawa family always disliked him. But at the critical moment, he still chose to help him when it was time, and said gratefully.
"Thank you, Mr. Hosokawa, for your help. Yoshihiro is deeply grateful. Please be more careful on your way back to Beijing."
Hosokawa Fujitaka waved his hands, indicating that it was okay. Akechi Mitsuhide on the side suddenly said.
"Hosokawa-hime, I'm sorry, I want to go to Asai's house with Mr. Shiba."
Hosokawa Fujitaka looked at his best friend in shock, seeing that she was still as calm as usual, unsure about what to do.
"You? Want to go too?"
"Yes, one more person means more strength. I can't help you when I return to the capital. But you, we have six horses here. You can take two of them and transfer them. Return to the capital as soon as possible to report to the shogunate."
Akechi Mitsuhide's rational plan forced Hosokawa to nod.
This is because she has a close relationship with the shogunate, so it would be most appropriate to go back and explain the situation and ask for support.
With Akechi, there were not enough horses, which affected the speed of returning to Beijing and also reduced the strength around Yoshigan. Thinking that this would be beneficial to his fiancé, Hosokawa didn't think much about it.
Without further ado, the five people and six horses returned along the way they came. There are many small ports and small towns around Lake Biwa. The Hosokawa family has been rooted in recent years, so naturally there are considerate merchants to serve them.
Before it got dark, I arrived at a trading town that Hosokawa Fujitaka was familiar with. I went to the shopkeeper here and asked, and there happened to be a merchant ship available.
Omi's business is developed, and Kita Omi naturally has a port that can receive it. He asked the merchant for a pen and paper, and Hosokawa quickly wrote a letter.
He read the letter he had just written carefully, put it in an envelope and handed it to Yi Yin, who bowed in thanks.
Just as they were about to set off, the businessman suddenly vomited blood and fell to the ground. Everyone suddenly became nervous.
"who is it!"
Hosokawa Fujitaka held the handle of the knife in his right hand and shouted sharply. His head was sweating and his heart was panicking. This situation was a bit strange.
At this time, a woman dressed as a servant walked into the door, looking at everyone with a smile. The five of them held their breath and held knives, and did not dare to slack off.
Yiyin looked at the woman's smiling eyes, her peach blossom eyes were so familiar.
"core?"
"Hey, Xiaolang still remembers me. I came to save your life in vain."
The conversation between the two contained a lot of information. This is called Guo Xin's ambiguous speech, which makes people uncomfortable.
"What do you mean! Why did you poison this businessman?"
"Are you sure this is a businessman?"
Guo Xin looked at Hosokawa Fujitaka and smiled, obviously seeing her jealousy, but she felt relieved.
Hosokawa looked back at the dead businessman. She was not familiar with the specific people in various places, so she recognized this one by following the sign. Just when she was about to speak, Guo Xin walked forward, and as she walked, she touched her face, revealing her true face.
Nanman?
The girls were surprised. At this moment, Ben Li suddenly seemed to have thought of something, his murderous intent was revealed, and his eyes were fixed on Guo Xin's neck.
Yiyin panicked and quickly held her knife-holding hand. Sister-in-law, please don't be impulsive. This is a very selfish method. You are looking for death.
Guo Xin turned around and gave Yiyin a big smile, as if she was laughing at his behavior of holding on to his interests. Yiyin cursed in his heart, you pervert who likes his wife's ex-con.
Guo Xin knelt down and took out two shurikens from the merchant.
"Is this a standard feature for businessmen?"
"Shuriken? Koga or Iga?"
"Jia congratulates everyone."
Guo Xin stopped explaining to Hosokawa and smiled at Yoshiyin.
"I was a guest in Iga, and I heard that the price of your reward has increased. I thought I'd come over and tell you a message. Who knows, I just happened to catch up."
"My reward has increased? Has fifty guans become one hundred guan?"
Yiyin didn't know this and Guoxin shook his head.
"Five hundred strings."
"..."
I'm trying to blame you Oda Nobunaga. Is there something wrong with your brain? I went to Beijing to ask for the guardianship and offered a reward of 50 kan. Now that everything is done, I added a zero at the end. I hope you will be favored by Oda Nobunaga.
Damn it, the whole family is dead!
No wonder the Koga people took action. The amount of money was large enough, and it was worth giving up some unimportant tasks and recruiting a few people to kill Yoshihiro.
"So, it's no longer safe near Nanomi River. Guo Xin, is there any way you can send me to the north bank?"
After all, Yiyin and Guo Xin have a close physical relationship, so they are much more casual when it comes to requests. Guo Xin also smiled, and the smell in his eyes seemed familiar.
Yiyin glanced at Benyi guiltily and saw that she was focused on Guo Xin and not paying attention to herself, so she nodded secretly.
"Of course I have a way, leave it to me."
Guo Xin answered with satisfaction and even gave Yoshigashi a wink, which made Maeda Yoshida and Hosokawa Fujitaka look at each other angrily.
Akechi Mitsuhide and Ohtani Yoshitsugi stood silently aside. This fruitful method was bizarre. Although it seemed to be harmless, they should not be taken lightly and should be secretly on guard.
It was getting late, and Hosokawa Fujitaka didn't want to delay any longer. He said goodbye to everyone, took over with two horses, and galloped towards Kyoto.
At this time, the castle tower of Seisu Castle in Owari Province.
Oda Nobunaga covered his face with his left hand and held the shogunate's letter of appointment in his right hand, looking up to the sky and smiling.
"Congratulations, Your Highness."
The retainers fell to the ground one after another to show their respect. The shogunate's Kuaiba envoy had just left and came to read out the acceptance of the Owari Guardian Acting Officer.
No, just as he asked the envoys to go down to rest and entertain, Nobunaga could no longer hold himself back and showed his madness.
I was so sleepy that I couldn't help but feel sleepy. I originally had a yes-or-no mentality towards Yiyin's success, but then I really got the Guardian Dai.
So delicious!
"Mi Wuniang."
"exist!"
Niwa Nagahide fell to the ground again and waited for orders.
"Let each family contact their relatives in the north and take action to let Oda Shinan feel good about it."
Nobunaga smiled grimly. Although Owari has been divided between upper and lower rulers for many years, the relationship between the samurai family has always been close, and no one has a third or second relative across from him.
Oda Nobunaga's guardianship was hereditary, but Oda Nobunaga was given by the current shogun. It couldn't be more obvious who is the Lord of Owari recognized by the shogunate.
Relying on the prestige of the shogun, the Kamiowari warriors were bound to have both ends of the snake, and Nobunaga had already prepared for a winter and did not care to wait for another spring to alienate Kamiowari's monarchs and ministers.
Just wait until after the summer harvest to launch the Northern Expedition. At that time, everyone at the top will be panicked, so they can naturally go down in one go.
"Is Yiyin-kun back?"
"Not yet...well..."
Niwa Nagahide hesitated, and Nobunaga raised his eyes to look at her.
"Just tell me if you have anything."
"It is said that Kamiowari sent a reward of 500 kusen to Omi for Shiba Gozen's head."
Niwa Nagahide actually hesitated whether this number was correct. It was only fifty ken at first, but suddenly it became five hundred ken. Is Oda Nobunaga sick? When asked by Nobuyuki Nagahide, she naturally said it.
"Oda Shinasu, this idiot, wants to get what he can't get on the battlefield by substandard means? Yoshigan-kun, nothing will happen to him."
Niwa Nagahide glanced at Nobunaga in confusion, then quickly lowered his head.
When she said this, she actually felt that Sibo Yiyin had made a contribution. The trustworthy chief obviously acted as if he didn't hear it and was not prepared to reward the Sibo family.
Could it be that the shogunate's envoy's praise of Shiba Gozen just now made Nobunaga wary. This hero is not easy to serve.
After all, the Shiba family is the guardian of Owari, the natural rulers.