Although Yoshigami'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, so they either fight or endure. If your Rokkaku family makes the first move, then my Shiba family has the right to fight back.
If you can't beat him, you will naturally be laughed at for not overestimating your abilities. But I could see with my own eyes the ferocity of Yiyin's five-level beheading, 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 bring 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 looked down upon him. But at the critical moment, they still chose to provide help in times of need, and said gratefully.
"Thank you, Mr. Hosokawa, for your help. Yoshihiro is grateful. Please be more careful on your way back to Beijing."
Hosokawa Fujitaka waved his hand and said 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? Are you going 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. If you take two of them, you can transfer them and return to the capital as soon as possible to report to the shogunate."
Akechi Mitsuhide's rational plan forced Hosokawa to nod.
She has a close relationship with the shogunate here, 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 the capital and also reduced the strength around Yiyin. 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. Lake Biwa is surrounded by many small ports and small towns. The Hosokawa family has been rooted in recent years, so naturally there are considerate merchants to serve it.
Before it got dark, I arrived at a trading town that Hosokawa Fujitaka was familiar with. I found the shopkeeper here and asked about a merchant ship that happened to be available.
Omi's business is developed, so Kita Omi naturally has a port to receive it. Asking the merchant for pen and paper, Hosokawa quickly wrote a letter.
He read the newly written letter carefully, put it in the envelope and handed it to Yiyin, 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. My head was sweating and my heart was panicking. This situation was a bit strange.
At this time, a woman dressed as a servant walked into the door and looked at everyone with a smile. The five of them held their breath and held their swords, not daring to slack off.
Yiyin looked at the woman's smiling eyes, which looked 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 the place and recognized this business by following the sign. Just as he was about to speak, Guo Xin walked forward and touched his face as he walked, revealing his true colors.
Nanman?
The girls were surprised. At this time, Zhang Yi suddenly seemed to have thought of something, and his murderous intent was revealed, and his eyes were fixed on Guo Xin's neck.
Yiyin panicked and quickly grabbed 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 holding on to his interests. Let Yiyin curse in his heart, you're a 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 clan?"
"Jia congratulates everyone."
Guo Xin stopped explaining to Hosokawa and smiled at Yi Yin.
"I was a guest in Iga, and I heard that the price of your reward had increased. I thought I'd come over and tell you. Who knows, I just happened to catch up."
"My reward has increased? Has fifty guans become one hundred guans?"
Yiyin didn't know this, Guo Xin shook his head.
"Five hundred strings."
"..."
I'm giving you a thumbs up, Oda Shinian, is there something wrong with your brain? He went to Beijing to ask for his guardianship and was given a reward of fifty guan. Now that everything is done, a zero is added at the end. I hope you will be cut to pieces by Oda Nobunaga and your whole family will die!
No wonder the Koga people would take 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 relaxed about their 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 also gave Yoshigashi a wink, which made Maeda Yoshida and Hosokawa Fujitaka look at each other angrily.
Akechi Mitsuhide and Ohtani Yoshitsugi stood silently. This fruitful method was bizarre. Although it seemed to be harmless, they should not be taken lightly and were secretly on guard.
It was getting late, and Hosokawa Fujitaka didn't want to delay any longer. After bidding farewell to everyone, the two horses took over and galloped towards Kyoto.
At this time, the castle tower of Qingzhou 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 respect. The Kuaiba envoy from the shogunate had just left and came to announce the acceptance of the Owari Guardian Acting Officer.
No, just as he asked the envoys to go down to rest and entertain, Nobunaga couldn't hold it anymore and showed his madness.
I was so sleepy that I came to the pillow. Originally, I had a yes-or-no mentality towards Yiyin's success, but after 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 the pain."
Nobunaga smiled grimly. Although Owari has been divided between upper and lower rulers for many years, the relationship between the Wu family has always been close, and no one has a third or second relative on the opposite side.
Oda Nobunaga's guardianship was hereditary, but Oda Nobunaga was given by the current general. It couldn't be more obvious who the shogunate recognized as the Lord of Owari.
Relying on the prestige of the shogun, the Kamiowari warriors must fight against both ends of the snake, and Nobunaga has been preparing for a winter and does not care about waiting for another spring to alienate Kamiowari's monarchs and ministers.
After the summer harvest, they would launch an expedition to the north. When the time comes, the people at the upper end will be panicked, so they can naturally go down in one go.
"Is Yiyin-kun back?"
"Not yet...well..."
Niwa Nagahide hesitated, and Nobunaga looked up at her.
"Just say 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 sen at first, but suddenly it became five hundred sen. Is Oda Shinan sick? If the director asked, she would naturally say it.
"Oda Shinyasu, this idiot, wants to get what he can't get on the battlefield by substandard means? Yoshigin-kun, nothing will happen to him."
Niwa Nagahide glanced at Nobunaga doubtfully, then quickly lowered his head.
When she said this, she actually felt that Sibo Yiyin had made a contribution. The trustworthy leader obviously acted as if he didn't hear it and was not prepared to reward the Sibo family.
Could it be that the shogunate envoy's admiration for 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 ruler.
