While Oda Nobunaga was complaining, a Hatamoto hurriedly walked in from outside and kowtowed to the ground.
"Your Highness, His Highness Ashikaga Yoshiaki has entered the city and is on his way to the castle tower."
Oda Nobunaga changed his previous impatience, waved his flag away, adjusted his clothes, and sat upright.
She saw Yiyin looking at her and smiled.
"When you accompany Duke Kenshin to receive His Highness Ashikaga Yoshiaki, you must always be dignified."
Yoshigan rolled his eyes in his heart. Oda Nobunaga seemed bohemian, but he actually enjoyed this feeling of being superior. She must be secretly happy to be asked to meet the future Ashikaga General.
Oda Nobunaga looked at Yoshiyin's handsome profile, feeling a little itchy in his heart.
It would be great if I could sit in his seat and receive an audience. Sooner or later there will be a day when he and that seat will be mine.
Oda Nobunaga still knew how to restrain himself at this time. To be able to use the dignity of Sibo Yiyin to dominate once is already stepping on the bottom line of etiquette. It is not allowed to go too far.
Tokugawa Ieyasu on the side lowered his head to hide the emotions in his eyes. Oda Nobunaga's desire is getting stronger and stronger, and it is becoming more and more obvious that the future of her ally will not last seconds.
The three of them were each thinking about their own thoughts, until there was a burst of chaotic footsteps outside. Along the paper door in the corridor, a group of Ji warriors could be faintly seen.
When Ashikaga Yoshiaki appeared outside the sliding door, Shiba Yoshigan's eyes suddenly opened. After two years, he seemed to see Ashikaga Yoshiteru again.
The Hime warrior walking at the front of the queue looks very similar to Ashikaga Yoshiteru. She led Wada Weimasa, Hosokawa Fujitaka and others to accompany the Takeshi family into the room and bowed.
Yoshigage was at a loss, subconsciously stood up, stepped down from the main seat, walked to Ashikaga Yoshiaki, and said.
"Please raise your head."
Ashikaga Yoshiaki felt aggrieved because no one greeted him. When she was saluting, she was ordered to raise her head. She felt like a piece of fish on the chopping board, being manipulated by others. It was really humiliating.
She reluctantly raised her head, but was shocked by the grace of the person in front of her. What a peerless and beautiful young man.
Even though she felt humiliated at this moment, a thought still came to her mind. There are such beautiful men in the world, they are truly beauties.
The young man in front of him has red lips and white teeth. He is more than a head taller than an ordinary Ji warrior. His limbs are slender, his body is strong, and his temperament is extraordinary.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki watched intently, and Shiba Yoshigan was also stunned.
It's so similar, it's so similar, no wonder the samurai inside and outside the shogunate are sure that Ashikaga Yoshiaki is the surviving daughter of the Ashikaga shogun's family, and there is no doubt about it.
Because she and Ashikaga Yoshiteru look exactly the same, they are worthy of being twin daughters of the same mother.
Yiyin observed carefully and found some differences.
Ashikaga Yoshiki has been practicing swordsmanship for many years, and his temperament is like a sharp sword out of its sheath, showing off his sharp edge. As for the Ashikaga Yoshiaki in front of me, probably because he grew up in a temple, he is a little more rounded, rich, and bookish.
If the two of them stood together, there would be no mistaking them. Because the Ashikaga Yoshiaki in front of him seemed too weak compared to the swordsman general Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
Yes, it is weakness.
For the Wu family itself, this was a fatal flaw. But for those shogunate warriors who were suppressed by Ashikaga Yoshiteru, they might prefer Ashikaga Yoshiaki as a general.
Yoshigan Shiba looked at Ashikaga Yoshiaki without speaking for a long time, and no one around him dared to disturb him.
After Ashikaga Yoshiaki's death, Hosokawa Fujitaka felt sour in his heart. In his eyes, he could only see Ashikaga Yoshiaki who looked like Ashikaga Yoshiteru, and how could I ever be there?
Yamanaka Yukimori and Maeda Toshiie both looked at Yoshigashi Shiba, wondering what was going on with their master. Outsiders didn't know it, but they knew very well that Yoshigan Shiba actually had no feelings for Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
Ashikaga Yoshiteru had many bad habits, and he didn't get along happily with Yoshihiro at first.
But they didn't know that with the tragic death of Ashikaga Yoshiteru, Yoshihiro Shiba's heart became more and more guilty.
Coupled with the last words and golden seal sent by Takada Yukino, he felt the sincere love of Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
The Hime warriors around him were like jackals, which exhausted Yoshigoshi Shiba, and he missed the Ashikaga Yoshiki who was becoming more and more perfect in his heart.
The moment he saw Ashikaga Yoshiaki, he couldn't help himself. It's a pity that the dead are still dead, the past has become a memory, and everything is impossible.
Others abide by etiquette and dare not disturb Sibo Yiyin's memory of his deceased fiancée. Only Oda Nobunaga narrowed his eyes and felt an unknown fire in his heart.
She coughed and said.
"Your Highness Ashikaga Yoshiaki, Oda Nobunaga is so polite."
Shocked by her words, Yiyin came back to his senses, realized that the situation was wrong, and laughed at himself. He took the initiative to take Ashikaga Yoshiaki's hand and led her to sit on the half seat next to the main seat.
Yoshigan's move made all the Hime warriors present feel shocked. This move almost clearly showed Yoshigan's support for Ashikaga Yoshiaki.
Oda Nobunaga was also worried. His original intention to manipulate Ashikaga Yoshiaki suddenly faded away.
Yoshigan Shiba is a real family member of the Ashikaga Shogun. He has the prestige and strength to help Ashikaga Yoshiaki complete Shangluo.
Seeing his determined attitude, Oda Nobunaga couldn't go too far. Otherwise, it would really break up and the Oda family would be busy in vain.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki was still in a daze when she sat down. She did not expect that things would go so smoothly.
Didn't Wada Weimasa and the others say that Ashikaga Yoshiteru was obsessed with Shiba Yoshigan, but Shiba Yoshigan actually didn't like Ashikaga Yoshiteru and was unwilling to marry into the Imperial Palace?
Looking at his attitude towards him, it's hard to imagine Ashikaga Yoshiaki looking at Ashikaga Yoshiteru with a cold eyebrow.
Maybe, it was all flirting between young lovers, but in fact, Yoshigan Shiba also truly loved Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
Yoshigami didn't bother to guess what Ashikaga Yoshiaki was thinking, he still had things to do. Looking at Wada Weimasa and others in front of him, a sneer appeared in the corner of Yiyin's mouth.
There is no problem in supporting Ashikaga Yoshiaki to become a shogun. But these remnants of Ashikaga Yoshiteru, who have ulterior motives, must be remembered for a long time.
They dared to instigate Ashikaga Yoshiaki to move around for their own selfish desires, causing Yoshihiro to have to change his plan to go to Luo and run back in a hurry.
What's even more annoying is that these fools gave Oda Nobunaga a legitimate excuse to go to Luo. Don't they understand what it means to lead a wolf into a house?
The high-minded samurai in the shogunate looked down upon Owari's rural daimyo, and they didn't know who they had attracted. They had no idea how terrifying Oda Nobunaga was.
But now, it is impossible for Yoshigan to kick Oda Nobunaga out of Shangluo.
On the one hand, he couldn't beat Oda Nobunaga and annoyed this guy. What if he flipped the table?
On the other hand, these bastards in the shogunate probably still want to use Oda Nobunaga to check and balance Yoshigan himself.
The more Yoshigan opposes Oda Nobunaga's coming to Luo, the more they will support him. In the end, Yoshigan becomes a human being.
He couldn't help but lament that there was not enough success and more than enough failure. No wonder the shabby house of the shogunate is leaking air everywhere. It is because of these ignorant shogunate warriors who harm the public and enrich themselves.
While Yiyin was thinking about his thoughts, the concubines had already greeted each other and sat down to discuss matters. Everyone looked at Yoshigan Shiba on the main seat, waiting for Ashikaga Yoshiteru's widow to speak.
Yoshigan glanced at Hosokawa Fujitaka and said.
"Hosokawa-hime, you're fine."
Hosokawa Fujitaka bowed and said.
"The Imperial Palace's style remains the same."
She felt uneasy.
Hosokawa Fujitaka took the Hosokawa Mibuchi family and planned to go to Luo with Ashikaga Yoshiaki and his gang behind the back of Shiba Yoshigan. This matter was very taboo.
Yoshigan Shiba is the leader of the powerful local faction in the shogunate. This status is not given by anyone, but because of his actual strength on the battlefield.
If it weren't for Shiba Yoshigan's help, the Izumi-Hosokawa family's Izumi country would have been taken away by the Miyoshi family. The northern half of the country under Miyoshi Fujihide's name will also be in the hands of the Miyoshi family.
Because of Shiba Yoshigan's bloody battle, Miyoshi Chokei had no choice but to give in. Only then could he save Izumi Kingdom and help the Mibuchi family get Kitakawachi.
Hosokawa Fujitaka's behavior can be said to be a white-eyed wolf who repays kindness with revenge.
Sibo Yiyin asked calmly.
"How is Aunt Mibuchi? Is the Governor of the Hosokawa family well?"
After listening to Yoshigami greeting the two mothers, Hosokawa Fujitaka replied.
"Everyone is well, thank you to the imperial office."
Yiyin nodded silently and said.
"Now that the two elders are well, the friendship between the Hosokawa Mibuchi family and the Shiba family is still as stable as rock.
Hosokawa Hime, can I understand this? "
Hosokawa Fujitaka's face froze, and Yoshigan slapped her in the face.
She does all kinds of things, but in the final analysis, she is not the governor of the Hosokawa family and cannot be the head of the family. Yiyin wants her to be more at ease.
She looked at Yiyin's face, which was more handsome and more majestic than two years ago, and felt sad in her heart.
If it weren't for you, why would I do this? I'm not willing to give in. Why can't it be me? But now, everything is over.
Hosokawa Fujitaka kowtowed to the ground and said.
"The two family governors, Hosokawa Mibuchi, told me to maintain my friendship with the Shiba family."
Yiyin nodded and said.
"Then I'll feel at ease."
Pressing down Hosokawa Fujitaka easily, Yoshigami began to look for the next target. When Hosokawa Fujitaka saw him looking away, he secretly grinded his teeth.
One day, I will make you beg me! Spo Yiyin! There will definitely come a day when I want your eyes to always pay attention to me, care about me, and beg me!
Yoshigami didn't know what Hosokawa Fujitaka was thinking, and he trusted in the wisdom of Hosokawa Mibuchi's two family governors.
As long as they don't commit crimes, the Shiba family will still be the leaders of the powerful local faction in the shogunate, and he can still use the name of this samurai group to exert his influence.
But he didn't expect how much harm his contempt for Hosokawa Fujitaka had caused to her, and it would cause trouble for his future.
At this time, Shiba Yoshiyin turned his attention to Wada Weizheng and said.
"Master Wada, long time no see."
Wada Weimasa bowed and said.
"The imperial palace is safe."
Yiyin shook his head and said.
"Are you okay? Not okay.
When Sanhao went to Luo, the general was unfortunately killed. You people are rushing to find a new owner without waiting for me to come back to take charge, which makes me very embarrassed.
Mr. Wada, what do you think I should do? "
The family of the Ashikaga shogun in Kyoto was murdered, and Yoshigan Saba, as the widow of Ashikaga Yoshiteru, was the only surviving direct descendant of the Genji family in Kawachi.
Theoretically speaking, Ashikaga Yoshiteru's old ministers are his ministers. But these people don't actively move closer to him, but consider their own interests and plot to become a private general. Their intentions are to be punished.
Even if Yoshiyoshi Shiba ordered Wada Weimasa to be dragged out and beheaded, she would not have died unjustly.
Wada Weizheng broke out in sweat from behind, kowtowed to the ground in fear, and said.
"Otai Suo, please listen to my explanation."
Yiyin said coldly.
"I am listening."
Wada Weimasa said tremblingly.
"Miyoshi went to Luo, and something happened suddenly. The imperial palace caught fire, Nijo Castle fell, and the Ashikaga Shogun family suffered a great disaster.
At that time, our retainers and the Ashikaga Hui clan were sent by the Shogun to Minami Omi to admonish the Rokkaku family.
The incident in the capital caught us off guard, and we were only thinking about whether Miyoshi's rebellion would be detrimental to His Highness Ashikaga Yoshiaki, who was still at Kofukuji Temple at the time.
We are loyal to the Ashikaga Shogun family, how can we just watch the bloodline of the Ashikaga Shogun family in danger? Then he took His Highness Ashikaga Yoshiaki to wander around to avoid the threats from the Miyoshi family.
We contact the loyal and brave people without authorization to protect the safety of His Highness Ashikaga Yoshiaki, and we have no intention of disdain for the Odaisho.
Our loyalty can be seen in the sun and the moon, please understand. "
Wada Weimasa never mentioned their plan to become a private general. After all, it was just an idea, and it was crushed by Shiba Yiyin before it took shape.
Since it didn't happen, it didn't exist. Now she dismissed it completely and only talked about the fact of protecting the bloodline of the Ashikaga Shogun family.
This is a meritorious service. Sibo Yiyin can't kill the meritorious officials on unfounded charges, right?
Yoshihiro had no intention of killing Wada Weizheng. As she said, they just had intentions and had not yet accomplished anything, so they could not grasp the handle.
But Yiyin must beat them to show his majesty as a leader.
Kamikata, Shiba, Ashikaga, Oda. Sibo Yiyin has the most noble status and the strongest reputation, and is the well-deserved initiator.
There is no problem in joining forces with Luo, but the leader of the coalition must be Spo Yiyin. This point needs to be made clear to everyone by beating up Wada Weimasheng and his group.
Of course Oda Nobunaga understood, but she didn't care. What she needs is to go to Luo Ningxing, get the land of Minami Omi, and the Oda family will get practical benefits.
Now she is not qualified to compete with Yoshigan Shiba and Yoshiaki Ashikaga for the dominance of the shogunate, and she knows it well.
When Ashikaga Yoshiaki saw Yoshigan Shiba disparaging Hosokawa Fujitaka and Wada Weimasa like he was lecturing his granddaughter, he felt jealous and resentful. I don’t know when she will be able to be so majestic.
Siba Yiyin's imperial position is recognized throughout the world. Whether Ashikaga Yoshiaki, a bloodline of the Ashikaga family, could enter the Ashikaga Shogun's family still required the approval of an outsider, Yoshigan Shiba.
It's ridiculous to think so.
Yoshihiro struck a few words at Wada Weimasa, then turned to Yagyu Sogan, who was so frightened that she fell to the ground and kowtowed.
"I've seen the Imperial Palace!"
Yiyin said coldly.
"Yagyu-hime, you and I are old acquaintances.
Yagyu Munenomi has done a good job in the Shiba family. I hope you will be more sensible and not be inferior to your own little daughter. "
Yagyu Mune replied respectfully.
"Thank you for your teachings."
She is the eldest son of Ashikaga Yoshiteru, and her daughter Yagyu Munenomi is the eldest son of the Shiba family. The mother and daughter are the lackeys of this unmarried couple.
If the master is unhappy, he can be beaten, punished, or abused as he pleases. It's really too much, and it will bring bad luck to my daughter as well.
