Since both the Shiba family and the Ninagawa family are loyal to the Shogun, they have a lot in common and can talk about many things.
Ninagawa himself made an impassioned speech.
"Sanhao Changqing has wild ambitions. If she succeeds in the recent wars and becomes the shogunate, where will she be the general?
Some ministers are so stupid that they actually want to lure a wolf into their house!
I, the Ninagawa family, have been favored by the Ashikaga Shogun, and have held the position of acting official for generations.
Your kindness is too great to be repaid. Only by being loyal to the emperor and serving him to death can he live up to his expectations. "
After Ninagawa Makosai finished speaking, he looked eagerly at Shiba Yoshigan, waiting for his response.
She has taken a stand.
Loyal to the king, I hate Miyoshi, and the Ise family are idiots. Next, I will wait for Shiba Yiyin's price.
Let’s see how much the Ninagawa family is worth in the eyes of Shiba Gozen, and whether it’s worthy enough to keep their own territory.
Yiyin nodded with satisfaction.
"Ninagawa-sama understands the great righteousness. I see that the Ninagawa family has lived in Funai County, Tamba Province.
It's just right to keep an eye on the Sanhao family and maintain the peace in the northern part of the mountain city country. "
Yiyin told the truth.
The Hatano family's home castle, Hachigami Castle, is in the west of Tamba, while the rule in the east is relatively weak.
Funai County is located east of Tamba, just above Yamajo Province.
As an important minister of the shogunate, the Ninagawa family has lived in Funai County Hokinji Castle for generations and is a local leader with high prestige.
Her family is really the first choice to be wary of whether the Miyoshi family is invading from Tamba.
But will the Miyoshi family really invade from Tamba's army? Not too possible.
Tamba is mountainous, and logistical transportation is far less convenient than Settsu's Yodogawa water transportation.
It is feasible to take the partial division to Danbo, but if we really need to send out a large army, it will be difficult for the mountain road to support the transportation line.
Yoshigan understands this, and so does Ninagawa Chisei, but everyone is pretending to be confused.
What Yoshigan wanted was for the Ninagawa family to come forward and bring up the negotiation issue on behalf of the shogunate, so as not to damage the general's face and ease the tense relationship between him and the shogunate.
The Ninagawa family was even simpler. As long as they could keep their own territory, they could trade anything.
Yiyin can negotiate business with such ministers, but cannot trust them.
One day if a buyer offers a higher price, her family will change hands and sell the Sibo family.
In the long run, the right way is to run the three-family alliance of Hosokawa Shiba Mibuchi.
However, at this time, both parties still enjoyed themselves as host and guest, and reached a tacit understanding.
Said Ninagawa Takashi.
"I'm going to see Mr. Gongfang right away.
I heard that Mr. Wada Weizheng had been summoned by the general to speak, so it was a good time to meet him. "
Yoshihiro couldn't help but glance at Mitsuhide Akechi, and seeing her kowtow slightly, he thought to himself, "It's so dangerous."
As expected, Ashikaga Yoshiteru still wanted to negotiate, so he talked to Wada Weimasa, the shogunate envoy.
If Yoshino insists on waiting for the Miyoshi family to bow, it will be on the opposite side of Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
If the ministers listen to the general, the newly established strength of the Shiba family will collapse in an instant, and they will inevitably be looked down upon in the future.
It would be even more troublesome if the ministers were afraid of Yiyin, dared not bring up negotiations, and left the general alone.
The general will doubt whether his prestige can still control the shogunate, and whether the Shiba family has become too powerful and threatens the rule of the Ashikaga family.
No matter which outcome, it will be a big trouble for the Spo family.
Fortunately, the Ninagawa family did have deep roots in the shogunate, and they all knew about Wada Weimasa being summoned by the shogun.
Of course Yiyin hopes that this matter will be resolved as soon as possible, so he said.
"Since Ninagawa-sama is going to meet the general, I won't bother you anymore.
I just hope you understand that what we are seeking is negotiation, not begging for peace, and the shogunate’s face needs to be taken into consideration. "
Ninagawa himself understood and answered.
"This time Lord Wada Weimasa is on an envoy, he only talks about war or not, not peace or discord."
Yoshigan nodded with satisfaction and bowed to Ninagawa Himashi.
"My lord, thank you for your hard work. Shiba Yiyin takes his leave."
When Ninagawa personally met, Wada Weimasa was still in a stalemate with Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
The general's face was already very ugly.
"Mr. Gongfang is well."
Ashikaga Yoshiki glanced at her and asked.
"Ninagawa-hime, what's wrong with you?"
Although the general was unhappy about Ninagawa himself, his attitude was quite good.
"Yes, Lord Gongfang, I'm here to negotiate about the Sanhao family."
Ashikaga Yoshiki was surprised, Ninagawa himself dared to initiate negotiations?
Wada Weimasa was also surprised. Is the Ninagawa family so strong?
Ninagawa Makoyo said slowly.
"Just now, Shiba Yu came to talk to me and talked about negotiations. He also felt a little regretful.
Ozen's original intention was that he could not understand Ise Sadakyo's disrespect for Lord Kōkata, and had no objection to the negotiation itself.
It was only because the tone of the rebuke was too harsh and I was afraid of ruining the harmony in the shogunate that I came to explain to me. "
Ashikaga Yoshiki narrowed his eyes slightly as he listened, and Shiba Yoshigan changed his tune.
Previously, he emphasized the initiative and was unwilling to initiate negotiations before the Sanhao family, thus lowering his stance.
After a while, his attitude softened. Are you aware of my difficulties? Only then took the initiative to reconcile with the ministers?
If you take it seriously, Mr. Yiyin is indeed an exquisite and lovely person who knows how to consider my heart.
Her expression softened and she looked at Wada Weimasa.
Wada Weimasa was also stunned and asked Ninagawa himself.
"Is the emperor really saying that?"
Of course, Yoshihiro Shiba didn't say that. He only talked about what benefits he would give to the Ninagawa family, and asked Ninagawa himself to come forward to promote the negotiations and continue them.
Ninagawa answered with a serious face.
“Every sentence is true.
Yuqian is just worried that the Mihaoshi family is arrogant and does not know how to cherish the general's kindness, which will lead to a deadlock in the negotiations. "
Wada Weimasa nodded.
"Yes, if you take too much initiative, the Sanhao family may not be willing to appreciate it."
As long as Shiba Yiyin did not object, Wada Weimasa would have the courage to send an envoy to negotiate for the longevity of the three good things.
Ashikaga Yoshiki also thought it made sense and asked.
"How do you think we should talk about it?"
Ninagawa said.
"I only ask whether the three good people in Changqing will fight or not, and don't mention peace or discord."
Ashikaga Yoshiki nodded silently after listening to his thoughts.
If you mention harmony, you will inevitably be suspected of begging for peace. But when asked whether Sanhao Changqing still wants to fight, the momentum is different.
"Well said, that's how it should be."
Ashikaga Yoshiki looked at Wada Weimasa and said.
"Please ask Heda Ji to send an envoy to Miyoshi Changqing's army and ask about that traitor. She is stuck there if she doesn't advance or retreat, whether to fight or not."
Wada Weizheng fell to the ground and accepted the order. She was good at diplomacy and knew how to handle things appropriately.
After she left, Ashikaga Yoshiki said a few words of intimacy to Ninagawa himself before letting her leave.
Looking at her back, he nodded with satisfaction.
Compared to Ise Sakyo's peace talks, Ninagawa himself finally stood on the side of the general and said a few words that a minister should say.
There are still loyal ministers in the shogunate.
Ashikaga Yoshiteru had already begun to consider how to use the Ninagawa family to offset the political power of the Ise family after the war.
She had always been arrogant, but she had ignored that Ninagawa had been taciturn a while ago, so why did Yoshigan Shiba get involved in doing things as soon as he talked to her?
Ashikaga Yoshiteru hasn't noticed yet. I just thought Sibo Yiyin was well-behaved, so in my spare time, I carefully considered the possibility of getting married to Lisbo.
Sibo Yiyin is outstanding in appearance and ability, and his temperament is also tenacious.
The shogunate declined, and Ashikaga Yoshiteru could not support himself alone.
If you can really marry such an outstanding Odaisho, and your husband and wife are of the same mind, it may not be impossible to revive the shogunate.
The thought made her heart feel hot, Ashikaga Yoshiki's eyes turned seductively, and his tongue unconsciously licked the corner of his mouth.
The worst case scenario is to have a few more daughters and let one of them inherit the Shiba family business. Then Shiba Yiyin's vow to revive the Shiba family will be fulfilled.
Best of both worlds.
