Honda Masanobu came to Ishiyama just to ask for a tiger skin.
She was expelled from the Three Rivers Country and was already a bereaved dog. There are so many landless wanderers like her these days.
She prides herself on being extremely talented, and is unwilling to let her life fall into decline. She must look for opportunities to make a comeback.
Now, the biggest opportunity for Nishikonji lies in the suppression of Ishiyama Honganji by the local samurai.
Honda Masanobu is a follower of the Ichiki sect. He is willing to leave Mikawa for his faith and has some affection for Ishiyama Honganji Temple.
Taking this as an opportunity, she recommended herself to Lai Lian, seeking to appear like a master in order to gain a status.
Matsunagahide is the lord of Yodo Castle. Yodo Castle is a wedge at the forefront of the confrontation between the Miyoshi family and the shogunate. Its strategic position is extremely important.
If she wants to show off her career, she must see her face to face and show off her talent.
So, what identity could be more valued by Matsunagahide than the special envoy of Ishiyama Honganji Temple?
Honda Masanobu said solemnly.
"I am willing to go to Diancheng to make peace with the Dharma Master.
Honganji Temple has no intention of expanding in the near future, which is enough to convince Matsushita Nagahide and dispel the hostility of Settsu Miyoshi family.
In addition, the Dharma Master is requested to contact the Guardian of Kii Country, Mr. Shigehide Suzuki.
It is said that she has a close friendship with the Shiba family and is a follower of the Ichijo sect. Please ask the Shiba family to convey your goodwill to the Hosokawa family and stop being hostile to Honganji. "
The master seemed to be deep in thought.
She was doubtful about whether Honda Masanobu could convince the Miyoshi family to stop, but it was worth a try.
When Honda Masanobu mentioned Suzuki Shigehide, she also reminded her that she really had a favor that allowed the Shiba family to intervene in this matter.
Last time, Suzuki Shigehide requested for the Shiba family, asking her to open the Hokurikudo Ichika clan territory so that Yoshigan Shiba could go to Echigo Country smoothly, and she provided convenience at that time.
Now that Xiang Zong has something to do, she can also use Suzuki Shigehide to ask the Shiba family to help.
It seems that the Master really does not want to cause trouble in recent days, at least not in the near future.
The Miyoshi family in Settsu was too sensitive, and the followers of the Ichikai sect under Honganji Temple were too fanatical, which caused the current predicament.
Xianru is willing to promise stability in exchange for mercy from the Nishikon samurai, and I believe that the other party will not try to kill Ishiyama Honganji.
The price of that would be too great. The relationship between the Miyoshi family and the Hosokawa family was so bad that they could not cooperate to the extent of annihilating the Ichikai clan.
After thinking clearly, Master Xianru nodded and approved Honda Masanobu's suggestion.
"Yes, Honda Masanobu, you are indeed a devout believer. I appointed you as an envoy to go to Yodo City to persuade Matsunagahide.
The next one, Lai Lian, sent a message to Suzuki Shigehide, asking her to come forward to communicate with the Shiba family and convey my wishes to the Hosokawa family.
I, Honganji, have no intention of launching a new campaign in recent times, and I hope they can understand my sincerity. "
In the next room, Lai Lian fell to the ground and let out a cry.
Honda Masanobu then bowed and saluted, feeling very happy in his heart. Finally, I have a stepping stone to start a career in recent times.
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Kyoto, Shiba Residence.
Hosokawa Fujitaka glanced at Suzuki Shigehide who was bowing and asked Akechi Mitsuhide.
"Is this why you came to me?"
Akechi Mitsuhide smiled gracefully and said.
"Honganji Temple seems to be full of sincerity, why do you need to be aggressive?
Since Yixiang Zong had no intention of launching a strike in recent days, the chaos was calmed down.
Everyone can enjoy the summer and autumn harvests with peace of mind, so why not? "
Hosokawa Fujitaka was so angry that he laughed instead.
"What a kind-hearted Ji Mingzhi, who really knows how to behave."
Akechi Mitsuhide saw that she was extremely angry and knew that it would be difficult to convince her without some drama.
So, he said to Suzuki Shigehide.
"Sir Suzuki has come a long way. Please go to the side room to rest first and we will talk later."
Suzuki Shigehide cheered, bowed and left.
She is now the Guardian of Kii Country, and she has some status. Hosokawa Fujitaka didn't want to be rude, so he reluctantly returned the gift with Akechi Mitsuhide.
After she left, Hosokawa Fujitaka stared coldly at Akechi Mitsuhide to see how eloquent she was.
Akechi Mitsuhide smiled slightly.
"Fuji Takahime is getting more and more irritable."
Hosokawa Fujitaka sneered.
"If you didn't have the right to negotiate with the Spo family, I wouldn't even look at you.
Previously, you helped Matsunaga Hide, saying that Ichigo Sect's changes might harm the interests of several samurai families in the west.
I thought it was reasonable, so I cooperated with the Miyoshi family to suppress Ishiyama Honganji.
It's good now that you turn around and speak for Honganji Xianru.
Mingzhi Ji, you should give me a sure word. If it weren't for Qianxin's sake, I would have fallen out with you long ago! "
Fujitaka Hosokawa has reason to be angry.
The Izumi Hosokawa family had a bad relationship with the Miyoshi family. During the Miyoshi invasion, the family was almost wiped out.
This time I endured my displeasure and cooperated with my enemies.
On the one hand, because of the Shiba family's reputation as the leaders of the local powerful faction in the shogunate, they guaranteed the cooperation between the two parties.
On the other hand, it is also the martial artists who instinctively feel fear and vigilance towards the gradual resurgence of the generals in various places.
Who knew that Akechi Mitsuhide was erratic in doing things. Here, Ishiyama Honganji was suppressed just now, and she opened her mouth to speak for Xianru. She was just playing tricks!
Hosokawa Fujitaka would like to hear her opinions, but if they don't sound good enough, don't expect the Hosokawa family to change their tune!
Akechi Mitsuhide winked at her and smiled.
"My lord, when I went to Hokurikudo and encountered some bumps on the road, I used the help of Suzuki Shigehide to ask for accommodation from Honganji Kennyo.
Now that the other party asks me to return the favor, I can't help but be ruthless. "
Hearing that it was for Shiba Yoshigan, Hosokawa Fujitaka's expression improved a little, but he still mocked.
"You really can do it, so you can still repay favors like this?
First, let me join forces with the Miyoshi family to scare Honganji Xianru half to death, and then you step forward to return the favor. This is a brilliant plan. "
Akechi Mitsuhide waved his hand and said shyly.
"Don't dare, don't dare, Fuji Takahime is my lover."
Hosokawa Fujitaka didn't expect her to be so shameless and spat.
"Am I complimenting you?
Military families from all over the country are mobilizing. Do you know how much food this will consume? Now you want me to stop just because you want to return the favor?
Am I willing? Is Matsunaga Hide willing? "
Akechi Mitsuhide asked rhetorically.
"Why wouldn't she?
Joining forces with you to suppress Ishiyama Honganji Temple and make Master Yixiang sect submissive, your goal has been achieved.
Besides, you also said that if money and food are consumed for a long time, the lives of the people below will not be able to survive?
It's almost the summer harvest season, so they don't have the energy to deal with Yixiang Zong. It's better to negotiate and stop now when the pressure is greatest. "
Hosokawa Fujitaka glanced at her smiling face and said.
"It turns out that you have already calculated all this. I just don't like you, so what if you don't stop?"
Akechi Mitsuhide chuckled.
"It's not up to you. The Honganji Temple must have sent people to Yodo Castle to find Matsu Nagahide.
With the bad relationship between you and the Mihaoshi family, how could they care about your feelings when they stop?
What's more, Matsunaga Hide also needs this credit, so he can do you a big favor. "
Hosokawa Fujitaka scoffed and asked.
"How can she help me?"
"Help you take down An Zhai Dongkang's head."
Hosokawa Fujitaka's pupils shrank and stared at Akechi Mitsuhide.
