In Shiba's mansion, Murai Nagai looked at Shiba Yoshigan nervously.
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 definitely doesn't want anything to happen to the Naoomi Regiment, which is the cornerstone 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 to call? They cannot be important ministers of the Naomidan, especially Niwa Nagahide and Ikeda Tsuneki. They have a close relationship with the Toshi family, and they are all friends who grew up playing with Nobunaga.
If the narcissistic and suspicious Nobunaga thinks that this is pressure from the Naomidan, 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 has not been lost.
Nobunaga favored her so much that he not only did not deprive her of the command of the main army at home, but was also given a residence in Qingzhou Castle to show her 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.
Plus she has a good relationship with the Lee family. During the post-war review, Toshiie even interceded for her, a favor Shibata Katsuie had to acknowledge.
So it's best to ask her to come forward.
As soon as he said it, Yoshigami took Murai Nagai to visit Shibata Katsuie. He had been wandering around a while ago, and he still knew where the big guys in the family lived.
As for Yang Nai and Yipai being of no use, just stay at home and wait for news.
Shibata Residence.
After hearing that Yoshiyin came to visit, 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 sense of Yoshigan was very good from the beginning.
In the tea room, Shibata Katsuie was dressed in home kimono.
She is in her early thirties, which is the time when she is mature and ready to harvest. He also has a high position and has a lot of prowess. This maturity entwined with Yingwu mixed with a sultry flavor, and Anti-Justice Silver was happy to get close to him.
The host and guest were seated separately, and 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 to show her respect, but she could not delay matters concerning the military station.
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 at the castle tower today.
Yoshigami told the truth about the incident, 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 talents and strategies are in full swing. She dares to provoke the trust between the monarch and his ministers. Her heart is to be killed. I will kill her on the spot!"
Shibata Katsuie was deceived into getting excited by Nobunaga's words of great achievements. Why?
After working hard for more than ten years and not knowing what to do, if you say you are a powerful general, then you must also consider the continuation of the family.
Moreover, hundreds of Ji 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, and 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. A villain like Aichi Juami, who is a hindrance in the family by stirring up trouble, kills every one he sees.
Just kill him, Nobunaga had to hold his nose to admit it, could he really care about these hungry and crazy people?
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. Yi Gin just asks that the Lord can speak a few words of justice for the Toshi family for the sake of the Toshi family's loyalty. Let her be able to make meritorious service, and don't ruin her future for such a villain."
Yiyin’s words are a bit sinister. Overtly he was talking about Toshiya's affairs, but secretly it was a bit like Shibata Katsuie's previous situation.
She is also loyal, and she also performs meritorious deeds. Speaking of villains, the way Lin Xiuzhen looked during the review made her feel nauseous and embarrassed to be around him, which was all right.
Shibata Katsuie already sympathized with Toshiie. When Yoshigami 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 confessing your guilt must also be in place. If you don't give Zuxin any face, even if you get past it this time, you'll still have to put on your shoes at who knows what time.
It's grand that Nobunaga calls the shots. Be 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 Toshi family and admired her in his heart. She is an honest person, otherwise she would not get along with the Toshi family. I can't say anything with my eyes, but I remember it in my heart.
Maeda Toshimasa has been waiting for news from Yiyin. Unexpectedly, Yiyin 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 Yoshigan's thoughts.
Without further ado, the two got up and set off. He didn't follow anyone with him, and showed an attitude of admitting his 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 happened in the castle tower, and it couldn't be hidden. It won't be long before all the important officials in the city will know, and before then 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 can't hold her own standards.
Just as he was thinking about it, Shibata Katsuie asked to see him.
Singer entered the room and saluted respectfully. Her current status is rather embarrassing, so she must pay attention to etiquette.
"Greetings to Your Highness."
Nobunaga looked at her with a half-smile.
Nobunaga was very relieved about Shibata Katsuie. I’m not afraid that you have desires, but I’m afraid that you don’t want anything.
Over the past few years, she had studied Shibata inside and out because of the dispute over the family governor. You can 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 like this, simple and direct. This is true in fighting, and so is being a human being.
Can't say it's good or bad. Talented people have a more direct personality, and they will naturally be miserable when they meet a faint master. Shibata Katsuie was really lucky, and the two generations of Oda family governors before and after him were very wise.
"She killed my people in my castle tower. She didn't take me seriously."
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 time for everyone to unite. This villain should really kill Ji Qi. The Li family also did such wrong things because they lost their minds for the sake of His Highness' reputation. "
Damn it, how 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 a distance. One plus one is greater than two.
Nobunaga smiled and said nothing.
Yiyin 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 mind of a creature of power is so unpretentious and boring that you can understand it at a glance.
