The Fuchu Nagao family's rule over Echigo was very bad, almost on the verge of explosion.
The people of Yangbei in Lower Yue were dissatisfied, and the old ministers of Shangshan in Central Vietnam were ready to make a move.
Not to mention the Fushi Nagao family who sided with Uesugi Teruhora, the Ueda Nagao family's attitude has always been ambiguous.
Even the retainers who obeyed her command were divided into a faction of direct ministers and trusted ministers, a faction of veteran ministers and a faction of surrendered warriors.
Each has different thoughts and different demands.
Under such chaotic rule, Uesugi Teruhu can still be confident. All I can say is that there is nothing difficult in the world, just fear of being a bully.
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No matter the turmoil outside, Kyoto is always so prosperous.
People everywhere are busy plowing in the spring, busy at the beginning of the year, sowing the seeds of hope.
But the nobles of Kyoto are wearing red and green, enjoying the cherry blossom festival every spring, sipping rice wine and admiring the colorful cherry blossoms.
The cherry blossoms bloom in an instant, and wither in a night, which is the sorrow of others.
In troubled times, the high sect of the Wu family is also in danger, which makes cherry blossom viewing parties more popular.
What I see is the blooming and falling of flowers, and what I think about is the rise and fall of family fortunes. Everyone knows the taste of it.
These days, Mitsuhide Akechi, Junkei Tsutsui, and Nagahide Matsushita get together a lot. The three of them have similar interests and have indeed become good friends.
Today, we went together to enjoy the cherry blossoms. It was also a pleasure to exchange cups under the cherry blossom trees and get drunk on the spot.
A good spring day is worse than a dream in which the grass is fragrant.
The three of them talked about some interesting things, and Tsutsui Junkei suddenly spoke.
"It's interesting to say that a few days ago, the Japanese wishing temple saw the master sitting down and the master ascending the throne, so he impatiently sent his trusted followers to various places to take over the teaching affairs.
Yi Xiangzong can become a Buddha by simply saying "Namo Amitabha". Not only does he become a Buddha quickly, but he is also not slow in his actions after succeeding to the throne. "
There was disdain in her words, and she looked like she couldn't stand the higher-ups of the Yixiang Sect.
Akechi Mitsuhide's expression did not change, but there was a thump in his heart.
Tsutsui Junkei is the governor of the Tsutsui family, the leader of the nun samurai family affiliated with Kofukuji Temple of the Shingon sect, and controls Nandaiwa.
This man has a very deep city and is able to bend and stretch. How can he be a simple martial artist who talks nonsense.
This statement meant something, but she was not sure for a moment, so she joked.
"The Yixiang sect has always been vulgar, how can it be compared with the Shingon sect Gaoni."
Tsutsui Junkei shook his head.
"You can say this, but I don't dare.
Sectarian disputes are complicated, and a single word can cause a river of blood to flow. As a nun, I have to be cautious in my words and deeds.
It is obvious that Master Ru is determined to build a Buddhist kingdom on earth, which may bring trouble to other sects. "
Akechi Mitsuhide's pupils tightened, and he finally understood what Tsutsui Shunkei meant. Honganji had always been cautious about launching a large-scale attack.
But why do you say it here? She glanced at Matsu Nagahide from the corner of her eyes and saw that she was smiling and calm.
This was not meant for her, then it was meant for me? Yi Xiangzong. . Hokurikudo. . Lord!
Her heart was in turmoil, but her face was calm.
"If Xiang Zong goes crazy, what does it have to do with you? Why worry about her?"
Tsutsui Junkei glanced at Akechi Mitsuhide and said.
"The religion of the Wu family is inherently like water in a well, but the Sanhao family insists on going its own way and drags the sect into the disputes between the Wu family.
The Yixiang sect is even more radical. It proves that the master is still alive and has the reason to suppress the fanatical believers.
Now Master Xianru has only been in office for a few days, but he can't help but take action. Once he causes a big disturbance, he will be one of the three good families in the sect, harming others and himself. "
Akechi Mitsuhide completely understood that Junkei Tsutsui was conveying two messages to her.
First, Ichigo Mune wanted to launch Ichigo Ikui, and there was a change in the Hokuriku Road. She was to warn the Shiba family who was passing by Kaga.
Secondly, Ichibuki Mun was playing too big this time. Tsutsui Shunkei was afraid that Honganji would make a big mistake. From then on, there was no tacit understanding between the samurai religions.
The nun Wu family cannot defeat the Wu family.
Without the default boundary between the two parties, the Tsutsui family would have to be involved in world chaos, and she had no confidence in preserving the family business under the attack of the Wu family.
Although various sects dislike Yi Xiangzong, they are all of the same lineage of Buddhism after all.
It was clear that it was not appropriate to inform the Wu family, so Junkei Tsutsui chose to make insinuations, allowing Mitsuhide Akechi to figure it out on his own.
Akechi Mitsuhide felt cold sweat dripping from his back after hearing this. He immediately lost all intention of partying and left in a hurry on the pretext of feeling unwell.
Tsutsui Junkei breathed a sigh of relief and drank a glass of rice wine casually, thinking about whether this was a favor and whether he could use it in the future.
On the side, Matsuhisa Nagahide suddenly spoke.
"Mr. Tsutsui, don't you hate Lord Kenshin?"
Tsutsui Junkei was stunned and sighed.
"I'm even more afraid that Yi Xiangzong will overturn the situation and die without a burial place in the future."
Of course Tsutsui Junkei was resentful towards Shiba Yoshigan. Yamato was supposed to be the territory of her Tsutsui family, but the Shiba family had torn the Northern Yamato out of it in the recent war.
Today, Kofukuji Temple plays a balance between the Shiba family and the Tsutsui family, and firmly occupies Nakayamato, which is most of the Nara Basin.
And she, with Suzuki Shigehide and others watching beside her, could only squat in Nanda and dare not move rashly, how could she not feel resentful.
But compared to Shiba Yiyin, she was more afraid of Yi Xiangzong's chaos.
The Miyoshi family ignored the tacit understanding of the Wu family's religion and attacked Yamato, which forced various religious sects to the edge of choosing the side of the Wu family's daimyo.
If Yixiang Zong insists on going his own way and launches Yixiang Yikui in various places, other sects will have to give an explanation to the angry martial artists.
Religious forces will lose their neutral position and can only unite with the martial arts lords to seek shelter in troubled times.
For a nun like her who can't defeat the Wu family, it is difficult for Nanda and the Wu family to survive. Of course, they are not happy to cause trouble with Xiang Zong.
Selling well to the Si Bo family also leaves a way out. If something goes wrong, he can use today's friendship to ask the Si Bo family to help him.
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Akechi Mitsuhide quickly returned to Shiba's mansion and summoned the Fujibayashi sisters in the side room.
The two sisters Fujibayashi Muku and Fujibayashi Xing didn't know why, so they kowtowed to her to say hello.
The military team of Santafu Momochi is about to go to Kanto to infiltrate and establish an intelligence network.
The teammate of the two sisters was dealing with several matters with the Third Taifu of Baidi, and was so busy that they couldn't even keep their feet on the ground.
Akechi Mitsuhide was given the power to make decisions on recent affairs by Yoshigan, and the two sisters were also under her command.
She has a calling, no matter how busy she is, she has to come.
Akechi Mitsuhide said expressionlessly.
"What's going on at Ishiyama Honganji Temple?"
Fujibayashi was stunned for a moment, subconsciously looking at his sister, then quickly looking away after realizing it.
The reception work of the two people was carried out simultaneously, and each received half. The affairs of the clan were under the jurisdiction of Fujibayashi Xing.
Akechi Mitsuhide noticed her flash of concealment, and his heart brightened.
"Fujibayashi Xing, tell me, what happened to Ichigo Sect?"
Fujibayashi Xing didn't notice anything strange yet and answered honestly.
"Ixiang Zong Hongan Temple witnessed the master's enthronement and appeared as the master's succession to the throne."
"that's it?"
"I am handing over information about the Miyoshi family in Settsu Province with my military colleagues. That is the focus of the family's attention. I will let go of the information that is not very important about the sect."
Akechi Mitsuhide raised his eyes and nodded.
"Let it go? Okay."
She stood up, walked to Fujibayashi Xing, and looked down at her.
Suddenly, his brows stood on his head, his eyes revealed a fierce look, and he kicked her on the right shoulder, knocking her over.
"asshole!"
