"Why did you come to Kyoto?"
"I'm here to supervise the supplies transported by the merchants. In addition, His Highness Oda asked me to buy some muskets and go back."
Hideyoshi was very happy to meet Yiyin and said everything. The supplies she supervised were originally donations that were to be handed over to the Ashikaga family. Yoshihiro was responsible for this, and she didn't need to hide it.
After becoming a Ji warrior, he had not practiced any martial arts due to his petite stature. She could only find another way and use her clever mind to find opportunities to climb up.
For example, advice on buying and selling supplies, castle town management, etc. deepened Nobunaga's impression of her.
Nobunaga was sent here this time because he liked her quick thinking.
Yiyin went to Beijing to donate a lot of materials. It was transported by merchants, under the supervision of Hideyoshi, Yoshiyoshi presented the watch, and the Ashikaga family took it upon themselves to present the watch. Linked together to eliminate loopholes.
Nobunaga also had a keen sense of new things, and asked Hideyoshi to buy some iron cannons and return to Owari.
Owari's rural area was isolated, and merchants with valuable iron cannons wouldn't even think of transporting them there for sale.
Although iron cannons have many shortcomings, they are susceptible to moisture, have short range, slow loading, and cannot be ejected.
The advantages of easy training and strong armor penetration are also favored by martial artists.
All countries are at war, and the people's livelihood is in dire straits, which promotes military development. Old-fashioned tactics are constantly being broken by new ideas and new weapons, creating alternative prosperity.
He went to Kyoto with Hideyoshi and asked about it on the way. Hideyoshi followed the caravan to Kyoto via the Mino-Omi route, which was much easier to travel than Yoshigan's route.
However, the caravan had to do business along the way and could not move quickly. As a result, the two sides happened to meet each other on the road from Shancheng State to Beijing.
Hideyoshi has been inquiring about the price of iron cannons these days. She was quick-thinking and saw that the price was inflated, so she planned to wait until the donation was completed before going to Sakai Port.
It is close to Kii Province and close to the production area, so the price should be more affordable.
Listening to her talk, Yiyin felt envious. This is the kind of person who handles affairs. He considers all aspects carefully. No wonder he has been appreciated by Nobunaga and went to Beijing to handle affairs just these days.
There are many Ji warriors who are good at killing people, but there are far fewer who can save money for their family.
Seeing that they were chatting enthusiastically, the interests behind them did not like this short warrior Ji. Although he looked sincere and polite.
Ke Li's intuition felt a deep coveting from her. Although there is no evidence, Benefit can see the greed and desire for Yiyin from the depths of her eyes.
This person is not as magnanimous and simple as he seems on the outside, so be careful and use your interests to warn yourself.
We set out on the road together and entered Kyoto within a few days.
"Lord Yoshigan, are you going to see General Ashikaga now? I'm so envious."
"How about you coming too?"
For Hideyoshi, who was born as a servant, the general is the peak of the samurai family that cannot be looked directly at. She who wants to climb up is full of envy that Yoshigage can meet the general.
"Is this really okay?"
Hideyoshi was overjoyed, but Yoshigoshi didn't care.
There is no difference between bringing one follower by donating money and two followers. They can't enter the room anyway. You can secretly take a look at the general's appearance outside without beheading him.
At this time, in the Flower Palace, Ashikaga Yoshiteru was convening the ministers to discuss matters.
"There is news from the Rokkaku family that the Asai family has torn up the treaty of surrender. Rokkaku Yoshihide hopes that Mr. Kokata will abide by the covenant and send troops to fight against the Asai family."
After Wada Weimasa finished speaking, he secretly glanced at Ashikaga Yoshiteru's darkened face.
When the Miyoshi family invaded Yamashiro Province, and the Ashikaga family was unable to stop it, the Rokkaku family's ancestor Sadoyori extended an olive branch, and the previous shogun, who had been ill and had to seek medical treatment, did indeed sign an offensive and defensive alliance.
But after all, he had to take into account the face of General Ashikaga. Rokkaku Sadeyori never asked the Ashikaga family to participate in the Omi war, and tacitly acknowledged that the alliance was limited to the Miyoshi family.
Now that Rokkaku Yoshiken is in power, he dares to talk about the covenant. This is trampling Ashikaga Yoshiteru's face into the ground.
But the Miyoshi family is about to change, and Ashikaga Yoshiteru cannot fall out with the Rokkaku family, which is really annoying.
Sending his own army to fight the Asai family, not to mention depleting the Ashikaga family's already limited strength, and making the Asai family hostile is not what Ashikaga Yoshiteru wants.
The current Ashikaga family can only rely on balancing forces to stabilize the immediate family, and do not want to offend any powerful samurai family at will.
Everyone was feeling suffocated from the discussion when they came back from outside to report that Owari wanted to see him. It was Shiba Yiyin, the legitimate son of the Shiba family.
"Owari Shiba's family? That's Yoshito Shiba's son, please come in."
Although Shiba Yitong is cowardly, he is a good person. The connection with Kyoto has not been broken over the years.
Although Shiba was defeated, no high-ranking family in the Ashikaga Shogunate was undefeated these days. Everyone warmed to each other, missed the feasts of the wealthy families in the past, and continued to fool around.
Yoshito Shiba would write to General Ashikaga every year to express his loyalty, and would offer some worthless Owari specialties during holidays.
Ashikaga Yoshiki also has a name in his heart. Now that her son is in Beijing, he should still be given the face he deserves. Now that all ministers are here, there is no hindrance to their meeting.
When Shiba Yoshigan and Hideyoshi walked up to the steps, the two people behind them were stopped by the horse guards guarding the door. The wise man had to kneel down and sit outside, kneeling on the ground to pay his respects to the Lord Gongfang.
Yoshigage walked into the room alone and knelt down facing Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
"Yoshigan Shiba, the legitimate son of the Ashikaga Ichimen Shiba clan, would like to send my regards to Mr. Kokata."
Yoshigan secretly looked at the current Ashikaga General, and saw that the woman was wearing a white kimono with the Ashikaga clan's two-letter embroidered on it.
The facial features are exquisite and dignified, but there is a sharp and heroic look, like an unsheathed sword.
The most impressive thing is the pair of straight eyebrows that reach into the sky. They are not angry but not majestic, and have a unique charm.
"No need to be polite, how is your mother? I have received the souvenir she sent years ago, and I am very pleased."
These days, fewer and fewer people respect the shogunate. Regardless of the low value of Shiba Yitong's gift, it is good to have this intention.
"Mother has passed away."
"kindness?"
Yiyin answered with a choked voice.
He was indeed a little sad. Although he was reborn with the memories of his past life, he lacked natural closeness to the people of the Sibo family.
The sisters at home are also fools. They have fallen into this state and they only know how to fight among themselves.
But Sibo Yitong is indeed a good person, a good wife, and a good mother. Regarding her death, Yiyin felt sad.
It's just that so many things have happened these days, so many things to be overwhelmed, that the sadness has gradually faded away in the busyness. At this time, Yoshiki revealed his sadness after being mentioned by Ashikaga Yoshiki.
"The Shiba Guardian Mansion was attacked by the rebellious Oda Nobukuro. The entire clan was destroyed, but I was the only one who survived."
"What!"
Ashikaga Yoshiteru couldn't believe that the Shiba family, who had previously exchanged letters with him and had a respectful attitude, was just gone?
I couldn't help but feel a sense of fear in my heart. Maybe one day, the Ashikaga family would be the same. .
"Fortunately, His Highness Oda Nobunaga took action to avenge the Shiba family by attacking and destroying Oda Nobukuro.
His Highness Oda Nobunaga admired the majesty of the Duke and ordered me to present five hundred gu copper coins, one thousand koku of rice, fifty Muramasa, and one hundred spears. "
Ashikaga Yoshiki watched silently, unable to help but sneer in his heart. She can be a general in this chaotic place in recent times, and there is no fool who forgets about it after just saying some nice words and making offerings.
In his heart, he roughly understood the purpose of Shiba Yiyin's trip to Beijing. Thinking of the recent persecution of the Rokkaku family, he felt resentful.
What do you samurai think of my Ashikaga Shogunate! How can the dignity of the Ashikaga family be bought with some small favors!
Ashikaga Yoshiki was silent for a long time. He didn't say he would accept it, nor did he say he wouldn't accept it, he just stared at him coldly.
Cold sweat broke out on Yiyin's back. This was different from what he thought.
