Nowadays, the Ono family has a prosperous alluvial plain around the Daishoji River, and they have repeatedly struggled with the Kaga Ichikou clan for their own territory. Without enough benefits, don't expect the wild people to be obedient.
Asakura Yoshikage wants to use Asakura Kagekage's sisterhood to persuade the Ono people to go south and fight for the benefit of their family. How can he succeed?
As soon as the Ono people leave the Daishoji River, Kaga Ichigosou will fight back to this land, and the Ono people will have to go back to the mountains of Ono County to eat dirt.
Which is more important, the interests of the host family, or the interests of the wild people themselves? The relationship between sisters is worthless in the face of the interests of the Wu family group.
If Asakura Kejing dares to stand on the wrong side of such a big matter, she will be the leader and sooner or later she will commit suicide out of shame.
Asakura Yoshikage understood Sanji's expression and felt depressed. She didn't know that this matter was difficult to handle. Not only were the people disobedient, but Tsuruga County was not necessarily willing to give way.
Asakura Kageki and Tsurugazu have completely lost their trust in their master's family. Do they dare to let Onozu use the road to go to Konki? Aren't you afraid that this is Asakura Yoshikage's false plan to conquer Guo?
Asakura Yoshikage gritted his teeth unwillingly. The Asakura family would probably miss this great opportunity to support Ashikaga Shogun to come to power.
———
Asakura Yoshikage was in trouble at the castle tower, and Ashikaga Yoshiaki also sighed in his temporary residence, discussing countermeasures with Wada Yaimasa and Hosokawa Fujitaka.
Looking at the heavy snow outside, Ashikaga Yoshiaki felt that her fighting spirit was about to be wiped out by the harsh winter, she sighed.
"Asakura Yoshikage has been reluctant to give me an answer. The days are passing by and time is not waiting for me."
The plan of this group of people is to handle the Kanto affairs before Shiba Yoshigan, and before returning to Konkyu, they can go to Luo first and support Ashikaga Yoshiaki as the new Ashikaga shogun.
After the deep winter comes the beginning of spring, and when the snow passes through the Hokurikudo, Shiba Yoshigan may come back at any time. Asakura Yoshikage was unwilling to give a clear attitude, which made Ashikaga Yoshiaki very dissatisfied.
Wada Weimasa and Hosokawa Fujitaka looked at each other awkwardly, and Ashikaga Yoshiaki's tone actually seemed to blame them.
They chose to come to Echizen Country in the first place because both Wada Weimasa and Hosokawa Fujitaka felt that the Asakura family would not miss this opportunity and could use the strength of this powerful Hokuriku domain to complete Kamikawa.
Who knew that Asakura Yoshikage would refuse to take over, which put Ashikaga Yoshiaki into a dilemma.
Wada Weimasa said with a bitter smile.
"Your Highness, the Asakura family's attitude really caught us by surprise. But the matter has come to this point, and it won't solve the problem if we continue to dwell on it.
I have brought someone with me today. Please allow her to come in for an audience. Things may turn around. "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki looked at her in surprise and asked.
"Who is it?"
Wada Weimasa said.
"The envoy of the Oda family, she came to contact me with a letter of recommendation from the Kitaomi Asai family."
Ashikaga Yoshiaki frowned.
"Oda family? Owari's guardian?"
Wada Weimasa nodded.
"The current guardian of Owari, Oda Nobunaga, has defeated Isshiki Yoshiryu of Mino Country and entered Mino Country. He is a million-koku daimyo."
Ashikaga Yoshiaki looked confused. She had just returned to secular life and was not aware of the disputes between the samurai families of Mino and Owari.
Wada Weimasa explained to her in a low voice.
How did Saito Douzan marry Mino to protect the Saito family, and then killed Mino to protect the Toki family.
How was she killed by her daughter Isshiki Yoshiryu, who obtained the Isshiki Miao character from Ashikaga Yoshiteru through the shogunate.
And Saito Dozo's son No-kun married Oda Nobunaga, who gave Oda Nobunaga an excuse to avenge his mother-in-law, entered Mino, and seized this wealthy territory.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki's scalp went numb after hearing this, and these hillbillies like Mino Owari acted unscrupulously and were only interested in profit. For the sake of profit, relatives can raise the butcher knife at will, and they are not merciless at all.
she hesitated.
"Oda Nobunaga defeated his superiors many times and slaughtered them. Now he killed his sister-in-law Isshiki Yoshiryu and captured the Mino Kingdom.
Do you really want to see this kind of person’s envoy? "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki had nothing and could only believe in bloodline and family status to flaunt his orthodoxy.
This time when I came to the Asakura family, I received a cold reception, and I was even more dissatisfied with these warriors who came from a lower family background.
The Asakura family and the Oda family were both Shiba retainers, and they successively defeated the superiors and seized the territory. If the Asakura family ignores me, how can the Oda family be such a good person?
What is even more criticized is Oda Nobunaga himself. He was not from a high family background, and his mother was just a follower of the Owari Oda family.
She first killed the Owari Oda family in the lower Owari, then the Oda clan in the upper Owari, and then killed her husband's sister, taking the two kingdoms of Owari and Mino into her hands.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki really didn't want to deal with such a local daimyo who was ignorant of dignity and cruelty.
Wada Weimasa advised.
"Your Highness, the road to Asakura's house is probably dead.
If we want to go to Luo Jingdu, we must find a daimyo who is not afraid of the Miyoshi family to send troops to support us. The Oda family occupies the two countries of Owari and Mino, with a stone height of more than one million. It is the reinforcement we need.
She also married her younger brother to Asai Nagamasa, and they became married. If we can get her help, the Asai family will probably not stand idly by, and our chances of winning in Luo will be great. "
When Wada Weimasa said this, Ashikaga Yoshiaki was a little moved. Wada Weimasa struck while the iron was hot and continued.
“Although Oda Nobunaga was not of high birth, her title of Guardian of Owari was granted by the previous generals at the request of Shiba Yoshigin Kamiro, which is justifiable.
Moreover, this time the envoy came to visit, it was Asai Nagamasa who wrote a letter to introduce him. If he avoids it, wouldn't it chill the hearts of his loyal ministers? "
Wada Weimasa pointed out two things.
First, despite Oda Nobunaga's low background, her reputation is truly strong.
When Yoshiki Shiba came to Luo, in the name of Oda Nobunaga borrowing troops to avenge the Shiba clan, he begged Ashikaga Yoshiteru to grant her the title of Owari Guardian.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki could look down on Oda Nobunaga for his humble birth and massacre of his relatives, but she could not ignore the face of her ancestor Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
Owari Guardian Dai's family status is not low, and Oda Nobunaga's envoys must be treated with courtesy. She defeated Owari many times and killed the Owari Oda family, but she couldn't talk about it.
Secondly, Ashikaga Yoshiaki is powerless. If she wants to go to Luo and become a general, she must unite more powerful daimyo to support her.
The Kitanomi Asai family should be the one she wants to win over. Their governor, Asai Nagamasa, wrote a letter of recommendation to help connect the Oda family. How could Ashikaga Yoshiaki avoid meeting him?
Wouldn't this embarrass the Asai family and push the powerful Kitaomi clan out?
What Wada Weimasa said made sense. Ashikaga Yoshiaki hesitated for a moment and nodded.
"Then let's meet."
Wada Weizheng looked happy, bowed and went out to bring people in.
Hosokawa Fujitaka squinted his eyes as he watched her leave, thinking about the impact that the Oda family's intervention would have on the recent situation.
She is not the Ashikaga Yoshiaki who just returned to secular life, and she knows nothing about the daimyo forces around her in recent weeks.
The Oda family has risen rapidly in the past two years, unified Owari Country, and captured Mino Country. It is said that her family has invaded Northern Ise, making the local affiliated forces of the Minami Omi Rokkaku family miserable.
After the riot at Kannonji Temple, the internal conflicts of the Rokkaku family intensified, and they were targeted and suppressed by Ashikaga Yoshiteru. They were breathless and had to let the affiliated forces of Kitaisei fend for themselves.
If Hosokawa Fujitaka's expectations are correct, Kitaise may be in a situation of reversal at this time. Most of the local samurai families would turn their backs on the Rokkaku family and join the Oda family.
With Owari Country, Mino Country and a small half of Ise Country, the power of the Oda family is already astonishing. It is not a good thing for such a rising power to get involved in recent chaos.
Hosokawa Fujitaka's eyes turned gloomy.
She will never forget that when Shiba Yiyin rejected her courtship, he inadvertently revealed something.
Oda Nobunaga lent him troops, and there was a price to pay for revenge for the Shiba family's destruction. Shiba Yiyin understood at that time that the only thing he could give was his chastity.
Yoshigan Shiba's virginity was destroyed by Oda Nobunaga. From then on, he gave up on himself and no longer cared about his reputation. He only wanted to continue the Shiba family business and was willing to be humble.
Thinking that his tragedy originated from Oda Nobunaga, Hosokawa Fujitaka felt that his heart was about to break.
She could never forgive Oda Nobunaga, the samurai daimyo she had never met.
Never forgiven.
———
Niwa Nagahide followed Wada Weimasa as he walked between the porches, feeling a little tired. She has been traveling around various places these days, working hard.
It was Oda Nobunaga's words that Niwa Nagahide broke his leg when he ran away.
The Oda family's conquest of Ise has not yet ended. She has already crossed the Suzuka Mountains and entered Minami Omi, taking over the Oda family's intelligence network in Konge.
The tentacles of the Oda family had just entered the area, and the sources of information were confusing and fragmented. Fortunately, what Oda Nobunaga lacks most is determination and willingness to spend money.
With money, Konge merchants, Koga ninjas, mountain evil gangs, and villagers were all willing to exchange information. This allowed Niwa Nagahide to quickly understand the current situation of Konge.
When he received the news that Ashikaga Yoshiaki, the twin daughter of Ashikaga, was going to Echizen Country, Niwa Nagahide was keenly aware of a huge opportunity.
She hurried to Kitaomi and met Oda Nobunaga's younger brother, Lord Oda, who had married into the Asai family. Through him, he met his wife, the governor of the Asai family, Asai Nagamasa.
Asai Nagamasa was also worried about the Kyoto Incident, and she certainly did not reject the attitude of Oda Nobunaga, an in-law, who was concerned about the recent situation.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki went to Echizen Country via Kitaomi River, and the Asai family and the Asakura family have been allies for many years. Asai Nagamasa was very aware of Ashikaga Yoshiaki's political intentions.
So, she told Niwa Nagahide everything and wrote a letter to help introduce Wada Weimasa, and then Niwa Nagahide came to visit.
Niwa Nagahide, who got in touch with Wada Weimasa, found out that the Asakura family had not agreed to help Ashikaga Yoshiaki go to Luo. The fate brewing in this made her heart beat.
She patiently persuaded Wada Weimasa and asked her to help arrange an audience with Ashikaga Yoshiaki, a poor official.
After walking into the room, Niwa Changxiu cheered up and kowtowed to the woman on the throne.
"Greetings to Mr. Gongfang!"
Ashikaga Yoshiaki's brows trembled when he heard this. Although she was ridiculed by outsiders as a poor official, it was actually just a joking name and she had not yet become a general.
But the resolute words of the Oda family envoy, Mr. Gongfang, made her feel comfortable all over, and she immediately developed a good impression of the person in front of her.
Her originally stern face softened a lot and she corrected.
"Get up, don't talk nonsense. I'm just a poor homeless man, not a general."
Niwa Nagahide saw that she was elegant and elegant, not like a samurai, but more like a cultural person. I knew in my heart that the person in front of me had not yet broken free from the identity of Dedao Gaoni, and he still had a little bit of shame.
If you want to have a good face, it is easy to deal with, and it is easier to fool people. What you are most afraid of is encountering a shameless person who has been soaked in political dye and is difficult to deal with.
Niwa Nagahide had a lot of thoughts in his mind, but his face was filled with awe as he said.
"Master Gongfang is too modest.
This world belongs to the Ashikaga Shogun family, and you are the orthodox bloodline of the Shogun family. Apart from you, who else in the world today is worthy of being called a general?
If the three good people go against the will and kill the king, causing trouble in Kyoto, they will definitely die a good death! Sooner or later you will return to Kyoto to inherit the throne. What difference does it make if you call yourself a general one day sooner or later? "
Niwa Nagahide's words really scratched Ashikaga Yoshiaki's itch. Hearing this made her smile happily, and she could hardly contain the restraint of a superior.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki slapped the case and sighed.
"I didn't expect that there would be a person like you in the Owari countryside. You are so knowledgeable."
Ashikaga Yoshiaki's subconscious sentence of Owari Sōkō made Niwa Nagahide's heart waver, and also made Wada Weimasa and Hosokawa Fujitaka look at him sideways.
This poor lady was overly happy and lost her temper when speaking, and accidentally revealed her innermost feelings. She just looked down on the country bumpkin from Owari.
Niwa Nagahide came with a plan in mind, so of course he wouldn't care about these details. She pretended not to hear Ashikaga Yoshiaki's contemptuous name and bowed.
"My lord, Mr. Kokata, how can I have such knowledge? This is the view of my lord, His Highness Owari Guardian Nobunaga Owari."
At this time, Ashikaga Yoshiaki also realized that he had made a mistake. But before she could feel embarrassed, she was intrigued by Niwa Nagahide's words and asked.
"Oh? Lord Oda said so?"
Niwa Nagahide said seriously.
"How can it be false?
When my master heard about the Kyoto Incident and Miyoshi's regicide, he was so sad and angry that he couldn't help but sigh. He scolded the three good people every day for not being women and not being able to die a good death.
I heard that you are safe and well. There is a successor to the Ashikaga Shogun family. My master was overjoyed and ordered me to come here day and night, please do my best for the Lord. "
Wada Weimasa and Hosokawa Fujitaka who were sitting here did not believe a word of what Niwa Nagahide said. How many days had it been from the Kyoto Incident until they decided to come to Echizen Country to find the Asakura family?
Oda Nobunaga is so far away, how can she react so quickly?
The two of them looked at Niwa Nagahide talking eloquently in front of them, and sighed for Oda Nobunaga, this envoy was well found. It's a skill to tell lies that are just right and sound like the truth.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki also felt that something was wrong. Oda Nobunaga's envoy came too quickly. Isn't it a bit false to say that he came specifically for him?
she asked.
"Lord Oda Nobunaga is far away from the territory, and he knows so much about recent events?"
Niwa Nagahide guessed that she was suspicious, but had already thought of an excuse, and said.
"My master and His Highness Asai are related by marriage. They have a close relationship and write letters constantly.
Ever since I learned of the recent incident, my master has been begging His Highness Asai to pay attention to the affairs of the Ashikaga Shogun family.
Therefore, I was able to arrive in time to see Mr. Gongfang. "
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