Oda Nobunaga was angry and helpless.
He was angry because he had been deceived by Maeda Toshiie for three years and had given her many benefits. He expected her to be a thorn in the Shiba family, but he didn't expect that she would backhand stab him.
Helplessly, it was Oda Nobunaga who realized that he really couldn't touch her because she was right. The Oda family's intelligence network continued to receive news from recent times, completing the puzzle of the details of the Kyoto Incident.
Although the Wu family has been very secretive about Mihaoshi's visit to Luo in recent years, many things that are wrong can still be seen from it.
Ashikaga Yoshiteru, she died unjustly. The Ashikaga shogun, who wanted to centralize power, was strangled by the evil intentions inside and outside the shogunate, and died inexplicably.
Oda Nobunaga remembered Takenaka Shigeharu's suggestion to preserve the Miyoshi family, support the self-respect of the bandits, and check and balance the duplicitous shogunate samurai families in Kyoto.
The letter from Yoshihiro Shiba and Toshiie Maeda's blunt words gave her some new ideas.
Compared with those in the shogunate, Shiba Yiyin was a breath of fresh air in this troubled world where everyone was cheating and cheating. It was a rare honest person with integrity.
Since it is necessary to place a Miyoshi family member Kouzei outside the Kyoto shogunate, why can't there be another Shiba Yoshiin inside the shogunate?
It will take time for the Oda family to penetrate Konge, engulf the land of Minami Omi, and slowly gain a foothold. The more chaotic the center of the shogunate is, the better it will be for the Oda family.
Oda Nobunaga stared at Maeda Toshiie who was prone on the ground. The rationale went through his mind three times, and finally it turned into a trace of sadness.
Who do you think Maeda Toshiie is? Do you deserve to miss him too? he. . It will be mine one day. .
But at this time, Oda Nobunaga, who had already made up his mind to welcome Yoshigan Shiba, a fellow Owari, home, could not punish and deprive the Maeda Toshi family of their territory, which would cause a break with the Shiba family.
She looked at Maeda Toshiie coldly and said.
"You are right, the close relationship between the Oda family and the Shiba family must be maintained. Therefore, I will not punish you.
But you have to know, Inuchiyo, from now on, I will not give you the slightest chance. Just rot in the ravines of Junshang County.
Wait for me to conquer the world, wait for me and your master. . Oh, I hope you live well and can see that day.
I will go back to Qingzhou City to personally welcome his return, to where we started. Yes, it was you who brought him there, and you who put him on my bed with your own hands.
hahahahahahahaha. "
———
Outside the Gifu Castle Castle, the village chief Nori was waiting with a worried look on his face.
Seeing Maeda Toshiie finally come out, she quickly stepped forward, bowed, and asked.
"Lord, what's the situation? Is the palace angry?"
Maeda Toshiie smiled and answered the question.
"Murai-hime, do you know what the main hall means?"
"Forehead?"
The head of the village, Nori, was stunned, while Maeda Toshiie smiled and asked himself questions.
"The Great Hall, our Lord Oda likes to be called the Great Hall, but her heart is really too big.
Owari Mino can't tolerate her, and the whole world may not be able to tolerate her. She wants everything, even the white moonlight in my heart. "
The head of the village, Nori, didn't know what happened to Maeda Toshiie, so he started talking nonsense outside the castle tower.
She carefully looked around and saw that no one was paying attention, then she breathed a sigh of relief and advised.
"My lord, be careful what you say."
Maeda Toshiie shook his head and said.
"It's okay, I will pay attention, I just want to wrong you Ji warriors who follow me.
Our journey may have come to an end, and we may have to spend the rest of our lives in the county. "
The village chief Lai laughed.
"My lord, it's my honor to follow you. Twenty thousand stones of territory is enough for you to support us, right? Don't be stingy."
Maeda Toshiie patted her shoulder and smiled.
"You are really good at talking. Let's go back."
Maeda Toshiie looked back at the castle tower, as if he could see Oda Nobunaga sitting on the main seat, looking arrogant and arrogant.
Then, she turned and left resolutely.
Even if I can't see you, even if we are far apart, I will always look at you and protect you.
Maeda Toshiie raised his clenched right fist high, extended his thumb and index finger, and pointed directly at the sky.
Sibo Yiyin, my lord, my sweetheart.
I love you.
———
It’s halfway through late winter and the winter snow is gradually stopping.
Yoshigan Shiba of the Echigo Imperial Palace received replies from various daimyo of Tokaido, all of whom expressed their willingness to provide supplies and support Yoshigan Shiba's righteous move to go to Luo.
Especially the reply from Oda Nobunaga, talking about the old friendship between the two in Owari, and warmly welcoming Yoshigan Shiba, a fellow Owari fellow, back home.
After sorting out the chores, Yoshigan Shiba bid farewell to Teruhora Uesugi and embarked on the journey again.
Pu Shengshi Township led the same people with fifty cavalry, and Shanzhong Xingsheng led one hundred cavalry from the Kanto Palace to escort Sibo Yiyin to Luo.
The One Hundred and Fifty Knight Riders, equipped with two horses, followed Shiba Yoshigan and marched south with the royal white flag. Pass through the Echigo Mountains and walk onto the plains of Nomusashi.
Along the way, the martial arts families presented offerings to the emperor and sent them to the Imperial Palace for transit.
On the famous Walnut Castle, Sanada Nobushige stared at the cavalry in the distance in a daze. After a while, she turned around and shouted to the Ji warriors behind her.
"The imperial office is back! You all cheer up! We will be on our own in the days to come!
Work hard for the future of the Sanada family! struggle! "
Zhu Ji cheered loudly, but Umino Riichi looked on coldly, feeling that Sanada Nobunshige was trying to cheer him up.
Unlike Sanada Nobushige, who is majestic and has a great ideal of having a cup of strong tea with Yoshigan. Miyoshi Isan in the queue looked into the distance with a frown on his face.
The news that Miyoshi and the three rebelled and killed Ashikaga Shogun had spread all over the world, and she couldn't help but feel deeply worried about Miyoshi Masayasu.
Yuri Kamanosuke next to her curled his lips and whispered to her.
"Do you think there is something wrong with our Lord's mind?"
The two of them came from recent times, and the journey was difficult and dangerous, and they were intrigues and intrigues. In the end, we supported each other until today, and we became true friends.
Before Miyoshi Izo could speak, Yuri Kamanosuke had already received a slap on the head. Nezu Sadamori squeezed out from the back row, glared and said.
"As long as you know it in your heart, why would you say it out loud and reveal the Sanada family's secrets?"
Yuri Kamanosuke complained.
"Is this still a secret? Is there anyone in the entire Kanto Palace who doesn't know about it?"
Nezu Sadamori retorted.
"Everyone knows it, but they don't tell it, so it's a secret."
Miyoshi Isan couldn't help but laugh out loud. Although these martial arts masters in the mountains were not very polite, there was a hint of sincerity in their words.
This Sanada family is indeed interesting.
Miyoshi Isan looked at Nobushige Sanada, who was cheering everyone on, with deep eyes. I don’t know where she will take her warriors in the future.
———
Shiba Yiyin went south along the Tone River and did not pass through Dahuling to meet Shima Shengmu again.
With Yamanaka Yukimori by his side, it was inconvenient to go to Shima Shengmeng for tea. It would be better not to meet these two people if they didn't deal with them.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the cavalry passed through Mangqiao City, they encountered Dao Shengmeng who was waiting for them. Seeing her standing by the river in the ice and snow blowing the cold wind, Yiyin couldn't help but dismount and walked forward.
"You said you don't need to send me off. How long have you been guarding here?"
Dao Shengmeng smiled slightly, looking at his master affectionately with his eyes, scanning his face inch by inch. It was as if he wanted to imprint his appearance deeply in his mind.
"It won't be long, and I don't know when I will see you again. I feel a little reluctant to let you go."
Yiyin patted the snow on her shoulder and said angrily.
"This has become a snowman, and you said it didn't take long? I originally asked you to escort me to Luo, but you refused to go yourself. What? Now you regret it?"
Shima Katsu took half a step back and bowed deeply to Shiba Yoshiyin.
"I have no regrets. I will guard the Kanto Spur Territory for you and not let your two years of hard work go to waste."
Looking at the determined-looking Dao Shengmeng, Yiyin felt moved in his heart. Yiyin, who was not supposed to show intimacy outside, stepped forward and hugged her gently.
"Fool, how can the Kanto Spur Territory be as important as you? I would rather lose this territory than lose you.
Remember, protect yourself and be obedient. "
Daosheng lowered her head fiercely, holding back the tears. She gritted her teeth, broke away from her master's arms, and bowed again.
"It's difficult to travel on snowy roads, please don't waste any more time for me. If you continue to be so gentle, I will really regret it."
Yiyin laughed and got on his horse.
"Regret? It's too late!"
He hit his horse and rushed out. The cavalry behind him saw him moving and quickly followed.
Among the cavalry, Yukimori Yamanaka rode his horse forward while staring at Shima Katsuki who was standing beside him. Coincidentally, Shima Shengmeng was also looking back at her.
When people and horses were intertwined, Dao Shengmeng suddenly shouted.
"Protect the Imperial Palace!"
Yamanaka Yukimori shouted.
"Do you even need to say this?"
The two of them snorted at the same time, unwilling to look at each other again, it was disgusting.
———
Shiba Yoshigan went all the way south and came to Odawara Castle again.
This time, the Hojo family no longer closed the gate tightly. Hojo Ujiyasu took his daughter Hojo Umasa and more than a hundred horse warriors from Hojo, who came thirty miles out of the city to greet him.
The two armies met and dismounted, and both sides greeted each other politely. Hojo Ujiyasu said respectfully.
"On the imperial platform, Luo brought order to the chaos, and the Hojo family should have sent troops to follow and attach themselves to the emperor Jiwei.
However, you know that the Hojo family territory is now in a mess and you have no time to take care of yourself. He had no choice but to offer military supplies to show his loyalty.
I also ask you, the Imperial Guard, not to be offended. "
Hojo Ujiyasu's words hide the needle.
The Kwantung Allied Forces ravaged the Sagami Country and destroyed the Hojo family territory to the point of great loss of vitality. Hojo Ujiyasu seems to be respectful, but he blames Yoshihiro Shiba as the reason why the Hojo family broke their promise and became rich.
If it weren't for Yoshigan Shiba leading the Kwantung Allied Forces to cause trouble in the area, the Hojo family would have accompanied him to Luo to avenge the general.
This appearance of a serious and upright politician made Yiyin Spo couldn't help but sigh. In politics, face is so redundant. If you lose it sooner, you will succeed sooner.
Hojo Ujiyasu's face was not red, and his heart was not beating, so he wiped clean the past of when the Kwantung Allied Forces besieged Odawara Castle and how she mourned Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
Shiba Yiyin had to smile and affirm her loyalty, and said.
"Your Highness Ujiyasu is determined. Since the supplies have been prepared along the way, I will set off without any further delay.
Homecoming is like an arrow, don't be offended. "
The two looked at each other and smiled, feeling very bored. Enemies feel uncomfortable when they meet each other. Since they don't want to see each other, it's better to separate as soon as possible.
Hojo Ujiyasu went out of the city to greet him, but he didn't want Yoshigan Shiba to go to Odawara Castle. Now that he is in a hurry to leave, this is exactly what he wants.
"I don't dare. The military stations and post offices along the way have been properly ordered. Please rest assured."
Yiyin smiled slightly, jumped on the horse and looked into the distance. The road ahead was long.
I have been in Guandong for two years, and now I have to go back to the near future. I don't know how many difficulties and obstacles there are on the road ahead. I can't help but feel sad because deceit and deceit are waiting for me.
Hojo Ushimasa, who was following Hojo Ujiyasu, kept looking at him secretly.
At this time, I saw him looking out, his eyebrows were furrowed, and there was a lingering sadness between his eyebrows. The eyelashes are black and long, the sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes seem to shine, and the side face with a pursed mouth is tough and handsome.
Looking at it, Hojo Umasa felt a burst of courage in his heart, and he stepped out of the queue and bowed.
"Odaisho!"
The eyes of Yoshigan Shiba and Ujiyasu Hojo stopped on her at the same time, making her tremble slightly unconsciously.
Hojo Umasa raised his head, his smile was like a flower, and his eyes were sparkling, whether he was excited or sentimental.
"Odaisho, the road to Hakone Mountain is rugged. You are not familiar with the military stations and post offices on this line. If you take detours, it will waste your time.
Why don't you let me give you a ride? "
Shiba Yoshigan looked at Hojo Ujiyasu hesitantly.
What does the Hojo family mean? Didn’t you prepare a guide to lead the way? Will Hojo Ujiyasu, an old fox, let me roam around the Hojo family territory with peace of mind, learn about the geography of the mountains and rivers, and observe the city's checkpoints?
Hojo Ujiyasu was angry, and of course she would send someone to follow Yoshigan Shiba. In name, he was leading the way, but in fact, he was monitoring Yiyin and his cavalry to get out as soon as possible.
But Hojo Ushimasa intervened, how could Hojo Ujiyasu deny it? If you deny it, how can you explain it?
Her angry eyes pierced her daughter, but she was instantly melted. The courage and pleading in her daughter's eyes made her heart melt.
Who has never been young? Who hasn't had a vague feeling of love?
Hojo Ujiyasu looked back at Yoshigan Shiba on his horse. After the winter snow stopped, the sun was shining on his face.
Tall, handsome, and majestic, these heavenly beings do not live in the world.
Hojo Ujiyasu secretly sighed, "What a sin."
If she had such a rival who loved and killed each other when she was a girl, she would have fallen into it unconsciously, right?
Looking at his daughter's pleading eyes again, Hojo Ujiyasu said helplessly.
"Ushimasa, please send me to the imperial office for me. Remember, you are not allowed to cross the Kano River!"
Hojo Ujiyasu finally compromised. Although his daughter's first love was destined to end in vain, this short journey should be regarded as a mercy for the mother.
The Wu family has no family ties, but people are not just grass and trees, they have feelings after all.
Hojo Umasa glanced at his mother with gratitude, bowed deeply and said happily.
The Kano River is the border to Suruga Country and also mother's bottom line. Hojo Umasa knew that this journey was his mother's last moment of tolerance, and he could no longer mess around.
She looked at Shiba Yiyin with a bright smile.
"Otaisuo, please."
Sibo Yiyin looked at the two mothers inexplicably, always feeling that there was something hidden in their communication, but he was in a hurry and didn't think more about it.
"In that case, I would like to trouble Your Highness Lao Shizheng."
Hojo Ushimasa smiled.
"It's what you wish for."
———
A few days later, after crossing the Hakone Pass and arriving at the Kano River, Hojo Ushimasa smiled again.
"I'll send you a thousand miles away, but I'll have to say goodbye in the end."
Sibo Yiyin looked back into her eyes. As a green tea veteran, he had already felt something.
"Your Highness, Jin Xizheng, we have to say goodbye today. I don't know when we will see you again. Please take care of yourself."
Hojo Umasa bowed on his horse.
"The imperial office, cherish it."
Shiba Yiyin nodded and spurred his horse forward, followed by two hundred knight warriors behind him, causing countless splashes on the shore.
Looking at his retreating figure, Hojo Ushimasa couldn't bear it anymore and burst into tears.
She shouted loudly into the distance.
"Odaisho! Take care of it!"
She whispered as the black spots in the distance became smaller and smaller, gradually disappearing from sight.
"I like you."
(End of Kanto chapter)
