Akechi Mitsuhide has long been curious, who is this Kakukei?
Shiba Yiyin came back from the Imperial Palace that day and hesitated to talk, she kept it in her heart.
The name sounds like she's a nun, and she's from Kofukuji Temple, so there's no mistaking her.
She had a hunch that this person was important.
However, Akechi Mitsuhide was not familiar with Kofukuji Temple and had been lacking the means to investigate. Finally, after making friends with Tsutsui Junkei, he came up with some ideas.
The power of the Shiba family is rising, but Tsutsui Junkei is under increasing pressure after his position as the head of Kofukuji Temple has been consolidated.
This is an opportunity.
Akechi Mitsuhide used both soft and hard tactics, and Tsutsui Junkei was frightened by the bravery of Yoshigan Shiba in the last battle of Yamato.
Only then did Tsutsui Junkei, an outstanding figure in the nun samurai family, fall under her control.
Tsutsui Junkei had a splitting headache when he heard that this matter was related to the Ashikaga family. But she saw Akechi Mitsuhide's solemn face and didn't have the courage to refuse.
"Sir Akechi, I will check, but I can't guarantee what the results will be."
"There must be results."
Akechi Mitsuhide resumed his elegant sitting posture, covered his mouth and smiled.
"Your Majesty Tsutsui, you and I have known each other for some time and have a close relationship. I very much hope to maintain our friendship with you.
The future of the Shiba family lies in Kyoto, among the samurai family, and they have no interest in the Yamato Buddhist Kingdom. This is also the direction I will work towards.
But you also know that the head of my family is loyal and loyal, and he will never leave his allies.
If Master Changkaku of Kofuku Temple asked him for help, I think he would not refuse. After all, Master Changkaku helped him a lot in the first place.
The Lord is nostalgic for the past. "
Akechi Mitsuhide is persuasive and seems to be thinking about Junkei Tsutsui's future, sighing.
Tsutsui Junkei looked at her, his teeth itching with hatred, but he had to admit that Akechi Mitsuhide was right.
She made friends with Akechi Mitsuhide just to prevent the situation from developing in the worst direction.
She is not afraid of Master Changjue. The nun who chants sutras and chants foolishly is not difficult to deal with. The trouble is Sibo Yiyin who is allied with her.
Tsutsui Junkei asked.
"What if I find out Jueqing for you?"
Akechi Mitsuhide smiled reservedly.
"We are friends, and I, Mitsuhide Akechi, never let my friends suffer.
The Lord is far away in Guandong, so there is no need to trouble His Highness with some minor matters. We can handle them ourselves.
Do you think this is the truth to accept the emperor's salary and share the emperor's worries, Your Highness Tsutsui? "
Tsutsui Junkei bowed and thanked.
"After listening to Master Mingzhi's words, I suddenly became enlightened. Don't worry, I will investigate this Jueqing clearly."
The two of them acted coyly for a while before Tsutsui Junkei left. As soon as she walked out of the tea room, her face was livid, and there was deep hatred in her heart.
Akechi Mitsuhide, we have a long way to go, and one day you will pay the price for today.
Akechi Mitsuhide looked at Tsutsui Junkei's back and picked up the tea cup to hide the coldness at the corner of his mouth.
The nun Wu family was not a worry, so she was not worried about what kind of trouble Tsutsui Shunkei might cause.
This nun is smart, but as timid as a mouse. She is both a snake and a mouse, and in the end she cannot accomplish anything great. However, the information used to find out about Kofukuji Temple was just right.
The Tsutsui family has been in Yamato for more than a hundred years, and Kofukuji Temple has long been infiltrated by her family and turned into a sieve. How difficult can it be to check a nun.
As long as she can be forced to do this seriously, she will definitely gain something.
Akechi Mitsuhide has been watching Ashikaga Yoshiteru's actions with cold eyes.
This general is too straightforward and arrogant. He is eager to take over power but does not know how to win people's hearts. This has already made the ministers panic.
The Ise family was hit so hard that the Ninagawa family who assisted the general also felt sad, and the opportunity was ripe.
Akechi Mitsuhide waited silently. She had a feeling that if Ashikaga Yoshiteru continued to act like this, his death would be near.
Akechi Mitsuhide hides in the dark and weaves a web, waiting for the best time to appear to fulfill his wish.
Let this Ashikaga Yoshiteru, who used shameless means to get engaged to Yoshihiro Shiba, die!
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Ishiyama Honganji Temple, the Dharma Master's meditation room. The Honganji Temple looks ashen-faced, with Lai Lian sitting at the bottom.
The restrained city that had been worshiping Buddha for many years could not withstand the news of Kaga's defeat, which seemed like the master cursed.
"Xia Jian Lai Chun is incompetent! Qi Li Lai Zhou is shameless!"
Having been immersed in political games for many years, Honganji Xianru saw through the military intelligence sent by Kaga at a glance.
The idiot Shimoma Yorijun was taken advantage of by Xiao Yi. Who knew Asakura Sodi was so powerful, he sent her directly to see the Buddha.
Qili Laizhou was even more ruthless. He killed Haomu Yorinobu first and then punished him. He used this scapegoat just right so that Master Xianru could not blame him.
Kaga: Since the eighth generation of Buddhist priests came to Horidokuji Temple, the three major temples have controlled local academic affairs, and they have long been interested in leaving Honganji Temple and going it alone.
In the era when the mother of the Master Xianru was revealed and the tenth generation of Dharma Masters became the Master, the three major temples headed by the bloodline of the Eighth Generation Dharma Master formed the Xiaoyikui, which rejected the Dayikui sent from the mountain, and the centrifugal force became stronger.
Only then did we have proof that the master sent Nanari Laizhou to Kaga, openly built the Oyama Royal Tower, and secretly suppressed the actions of Xiao Yikui of the three major temples.
Lai Lian could not help but shake his head and said to the Dharma Master.
"No matter what, Qili Laizhou's actions still ensured the interests of this mountain. We can only reward him, not punish him.
The most important thing is not to give Xiao Yi any wrong hints. "
Master Xianru nodded, feeling aggrieved.
The idiot Shimoma Yorijun, because he obviously hates Nanari Yorishu, in order to ensure his own status, he even ostracized Nanari Yorishu and defended Xiao Yikui's Haomu Yorinobu.
In order to support Xiao Yikui's Daisheng Temple, he lost his life in Nanjiahe. The result left Master Xianru stunned.
She said helplessly.
"Qili Laizhou did a good job, Xiao Yi would have done well if everyone died cleanly.
The people of Kaga have firm beliefs and their hearts are with me, and the Asakura family cannot take advantage. Xiao Yikui and Benshan compete for faith, which is a serious problem.
Xiao Yikui suffered a great loss this time. Qili Laizhou was able to take the opportunity to kill Haomu Yorinobu and capture Songren City, which was indeed a great achievement. "
The Koichi of the three major temples are mainly in Minami-Kaga, and the Daiichi of Hongan-ji Temple are mainly in Kitakaga.
Songren Castle is an important town in Minami Kaga, and Hoki Yorinobu is the leader of Xiaoyi Kuaizu.
This time the Asakura family invaded, Xiao Yikui suffered heavy losses. Dai Yikui took the opportunity to infiltrate Minami Kaga, and Qili Laizhou had both merit and demerit.
It seems that no matter how much the master hates her, he can only hold his nose and admit it, Haomu Yorinobu escaped from the battle and killed Shimo Yorijun.
But this disgusting energy was so disgusting that her years of energy cultivation skills were shattered, and she scolded Lai Chun for being a fool.
Lai Lian in the lower room was much calmer, she asked.
“Now Koichi Kui is suppressed, Shimomo Yorijun dies on the battlefield, and Kaga’s country is under the single-handed control of Nanari Yoriichi.
Dharma Master, you should make a decision early to avoid misunderstandings."
Master Xianru snorted.
"Qili Laizhou still dares to rebel?
She comes from a humble background, and she is where she is today because of my mother's hand. Her foundation is shallow.
I know what you're worried about, and I'll write to reassure her. She asked Prime Minister Kaga Ichimune to let her work with peace of mind and not to think wildly. "
Lai Lian breathed a sigh of relief. She was afraid that her superior would once again dictate to Jia He based on his personal likes and dislikes, which would only cause Jia He to become more confused.
This incident of Shimo Yorijun was the result of Mianru's attempt to isolate Nanari Yorishu, and it also indirectly proved that the domestic situation in Kaga was complicated, and Nanari Yorishu was indispensable for a while.
Master Xianru also understood this truth, she said angrily.
"Although Shichiri Noraishu can't be moved for the time being, the Hokuriku Road is all decided by her. I'm afraid it will be too big in the future, so arrangements need to be made early."
Lai Lian thought for a while and said.
"How about starting from Yuezhong?"
Master Xianru was stunned for a moment, but when he thought about it carefully, it did make sense.
"Yizhong Yixiangzong has always been very respectful to me. He can send people to take over the teaching affairs and take charge of the overall situation, and it can also restrain Qili Laizhou from having sole power.
Do you have anyone chosen? "
Lai Lian nodded and said.
"There is indeed a suitable person, what do you think of Yoriteru Shimoma?"
The Haima family is a samurai family that has been attached to the Ichigo clan since the first generation of the Dharma Master, and Yoriteru Hamoma is an outstanding collateral warrior in the family.
Master Xianru thought for a while and agreed.
"Okay, let her go to Yuezhong to take charge of the overall situation.
What is the reaction of the Asakura family now? Will the offensive continue? "
Although Xianru is not worried about the public sentiment of Kaga, the samurai family has always been arrogant. If they become greedy and continue to invade, I am afraid that killing people and seizing land will seriously damage the vitality of Kaga Ichimura.
Xiao Yikui was beaten and disabled. If he continued to go north, it would be bad luck for him. How could she not be worried?
Lai Lian said with a smile.
"Master, don't worry, the Asakura family has withdrawn its troops. It is said that Asakura Sodi died in the army due to overwork.
Her adopted daughter Asakura Kageki and the Tsuruga clan retreated to Tsuruga County overnight, leaving only Asakura Kageki's Ono clan in the Daishoji River area. "
It seems that the master is very happy.
"This is a punishment from the Buddha. Who made her an enemy of me, the Buddha? Think about it, the Asakura family is going to be in chaos?"
Lai Lian confirmed.
"Indeed, Asakura Yoshikage sent several orders from Ichijogani Castle, asking Asakura Kageki to take the body to Jucheng to conduct the funeral for Asakura Military God.
Unexpectedly, Asakura Kageki refused the call of the family governor on the grounds of Sotechi's death, and concentrated on cleaning up government affairs in Tsuruga County, clinging to military power. "
Master Xianru saw through the mystery at a glance and smiled.
"Asakura Kageki doesn't dare to go to Ichijo Valley Castle, Asakura Yoshikage is afraid of getting even more angry. If there is going to be trouble in the Asakura family, please be safe."
Lai Lian bowed.
"The Lord is wise."
The two discussed it again, taking care not to omit anything, and then issued the edict.
Shichiri Yorizhou was ordered to preside over Kaga affairs as the general of Kaga, and his subordinate Yori Teru was ordered to go to Ezhong to take charge of the Ezhong Yixiang Sect.
