Shiba Yiyin didn't know the little thoughts in the mind of the divine protector Changzhi, and even if he knew, he would sneer at them.
The Wu family fears power but not virtue. Without strength, Ashikaga Shogun is just a p. What is the shogunate?
Xinchuan County has been beaten by the gods for so many years, and the local martial arts family has long been exhausted physically and mentally. Now that the Shiina Family Superintendent has run away, the rest of the family, not just fools, know what to choose.
Regardless of whether you are convinced in your heart or not, you must kneel down publicly, otherwise the whole family will die. The shogunate's sign only gave them a step to kneel down and look less embarrassed.
Talking about status is useful. Just because the Japanese value etiquette and pay attention to public etiquette. In other words, too hypocritical.
Even so, I can't stop these people from being shameless. When Yoshigan was in Owari, his status was sufficient, right?
Oda Nobunaga was dragging him to bed while preparing to swallow the Shiba family's last 1,500 stone quarries. It's really for your own good that your son is being treated like a fool and that he's devouring your territory.
The Wu family, hehe, pays attention to people and knows how to be grateful.
Shiba Yiyin has never had any illusions about the integrity of these martial arts families. The so-called fig leaf of fame can only be based on strong strength.
This time he came to Ezhong to take advantage of the spring and summer slack to completely eliminate the hidden dangers on the Hokuriku Road. Shenbo Changji Ai can think whatever he wants, as long as he has a clear head and doesn't rebel.
Yiyin looked at the unfamiliar Warrior Ji and asked.
"Who is this?"
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna and the man bowed to the ground together, Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna introduced.
"This is my retainer, whose name is Iikawa Mitsurugi. He heard that the emperor was coming and came from Matsunami Castle to see him."
"I've seen the imperial office. You are well."
Yiyin nodded, thoughtfully.
Matsunami Castle is a castle that extends to the top of the Noto Peninsula, at the corner of the coastline of the C-shaped peninsula.
This city monitors the shipping lines externally and restricts the samurai families in the central part of the peninsula internally. It is a strategic location in Noto country second only to Nanao Castle.
This time Yoshigan summoned the Noto samurai family to come for an audience to mediate the chaos in Noto, and chose the meeting place to be Takaoka Castle in Shemizu County.
But this person came directly to Toyama Castle and was brought to the audience by Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna, which shows that the relationship is close.
It seems that Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna did not lie when he was in Echigo. There are indeed samurai families loyal to the Noto Hatakeyama family in Noto, and Matsunami Castle is still in the hands of the Noto Hatakeyama family.
Yiyin smiled and said.
"There is no need to be too polite. The strong wind knows the strong grass, and the rough wind knows the honest minister.
If everyone could serve the Lord loyally, how could the world be in such chaos? "
All the concubines praised the emperor for his wisdom and said that we will be loyal to the shogunate.
Yoshigami was tired of hearing this kind of words. He looked at Iikawa Mitsurugi. This concubine had slender limbs, clear eyes and a very good appearance and temperament. She seemed to be both civil and military.
he asked after thinking for a moment.
"I remember that the guardian of Noto country is the Iikawa family?"
Iikawa Mitsuru bowed and replied.
"Hi! The Odaisho has a thousand-mile vision. The Iikawa family once served as the Noto guardian."
"once?"
Yoshigan glanced at Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna, saw her smiling bitterly and saying nothing, and understood in his heart.
Since the Noto Hatakeyama family lost power in the family, the Seven Hatakeyamas have controlled Noto's domestic affairs in a collegial manner. If the Iikawa family was loyal to their master, it wouldn't be surprising if they lost their guardianship.
he asked.
"Iikawa Hime is working in Matsunami City now?"
"Now he holds the post of Matsunami Castle Representative."
Yiyin nodded with satisfaction.
Iikawa Mitsuki was entrenched in Matsunami Castle, watching behind the Noto samurai family, and threatened by the approaching Uesugi Jimbo coalition forces from Echu. He was even more confident about the success of this mediation.
Looking back at the Divine Protector Changzhi, he seemed to be indifferent to this side and smiled.
"Your Majesty Jinbo, it's been a long time since we last met."
The chief priest bowed to the ground and answered with a smile.
"The style of the Imperial Palace is even better than last year."
Yiyin looked at her, her appearance was still the same as last year, but there were faint ripples on her forehead, her complexion was a little sallow, and she seemed to be not feeling well.
"His Majesty Jinbo has gone through a lot of vicissitudes. You have worked hard this year."
"Thank you for your concern."
After chatting for a while, Yiyin said.
"Xinchuan County was pacified, and the rebellious Shiina Yasuyin disappeared. Although it is regrettable, your wish was finally fulfilled.
This time I'm using Takaoka Castle to meet with the Noto samurai family, so I'm going to cause you trouble again. "
Yiyin bowed slightly, as the chief priest did not dare to accept the gift, so he avoided it and bowed in return.
"I don't dare to take it seriously. It is my blessing to be able to serve the emperor.
Takaoka Castle has been prepared, and it is said that there are already people who can climb from the Zhuang River into the river mouth and arrive in the city to wait for the summons from the imperial palace.
In addition, regarding Shiina Yasuyin, I just received news that she is now the leader of the Ichiko clan in Tonami County. "
Yiyin frowned slightly, Yuezhong Yixiangzong still didn't give up? What do they mean by protecting Shiina Yasuyin? Want to go head-to-head with the Uesugi Jinho Alliance?
Seeing that he was silent, the chief priest said again.
"Odaisuo, I shouldn't question your decision, but Takaoka Castle is actually not safe.
In recent years, Eshui County has been infiltrated by the Etsuchu Ichigo clan, and the banks of the Yamada River in the central part of the county have been transformed into Anyangji Temple by Shengxing Temple, blocking the road from my home to Noto.
Had it not been for the use of water this time, the Noto warriors would not have been able to come to Takaoka Castle to see you. "
The god protector Nagashi spoke with indignation, seemingly worried about Yoshihiro Shiba. Yiyin was alert, as the divine guardian seemed to want to take advantage of him again.
Yiyin didn't want to have too many conflicts with Yixiang Zong. The temple in Xinchuan County was destroyed. There was no other way but this.
But if he could, he didn't want to fight head-on with the Etsuchu Ichibuki clan, and he would avoid any conflict with Noto's Kaga Ichibuki clan if he could.
The logic of religion is different from that of the secular world. Sometimes you can do anything for your faith, but it is difficult to calm down in exchange for benefits, which is very troublesome.
The four counties in central Vietnam.
Tonami County to the west belonged to the Ichiko clan, and Shinkawa County to the east was originally the territory of the Shiina family. The two counties of Eishui and Fuge in the central area are the traditional territories of the Jimbo family.
Before the Jinbo family took office, the family business was in decline. She relied on the local samurai family who were loyal to the Jinbo family to revive the family business.
Yiyin glanced at Xiaodao Zhen beside Baochangzhi, and when he saw her looking at him eagerly, he knew that this matter was serious.
Although before going into battle, Yoshigami was on guard against the Jinbo Nagasaki using him, and asked the Uesugi and Jinbo families to clearly divide the Shinkawa County to avoid trouble in the future.
Who knew that this guy was still scheming with him, and still wanted to use himself to have friction with Yuezhong Yixiang Zong and regain the land eroded by Yixiang Zong.
Yiyin thought for a while and answered.
"His Majesty Jinbao is famous far and wide, and I am a bit thin-faced. As long as there are troops stationed in Gaogang City, I believe that the Yuezhong Yixiang Sect will not come to find him unhappy.
However, His Highness Jimbo’s concerns are justified. I will write to His Highness Uesugi and ask her to send a military force to Himiya Castle in the upper reaches of the Shogawa River to be wary of Tonami County sending troops across the border.
So, as for Hinomiya Castle, please ask His Majesty Jinbo to release the city defenses and allow Uesugi troops to temporarily garrison, okay? "
Of course, Yiyin will not be used as a hammer by the gods.
The chief minister of the gods said that they were worried that the Vietchu Ixiang Zong would cross the border and threaten the safety of the Yi Bank. They even harbored Shiina Yasuin with evil intentions, so let's attack the Vietchu Ixiang Zong first!
Yiyin avoided her wishes and pretended to be dumbfounded.
If you say there's danger, send more people to Gaogang City to protect me. Hinomiya Castle upstream is an important border town that oversees Tonami County. I asked Uesugi Teruhora to send people to guard the area to prevent Ichigo Mun from attacking.
In fact, Yoshiyin was afraid that the gods would send people to attack from Hinamiya Castle, provoking the Ezhong Ichigo clan and seducing them to attack.
In order to drag down the Yoshigan and Echigo armies and help him weaken the Echichu Ichikai clan, the god of war can really do this.
