Miyoshi Changyi and Miyoshi Masayasu looked at each other with suspicion in their eyes. It sounds pretty reliable. Could it be that we misunderstood Matsunaga?
Matsunaga said sincerely.
“We are facing a formidable enemy and we cannot continue to have internal chaos, otherwise the entire Sanhao family business is in danger of falling apart.
The female of the Rokkaku family has dominated Nanomi for hundreds of years. Once the army went to Luo, it collapsed instantly, which is enough to arouse our vigilance.
Is it because the Rokkajia family is not strong enough? The mobilization power of 600,000 to 700,000 dan is not weak, and since they are fighting on their own territory, their fighting spirit should be stronger.
But it was because of the disunity of the Liujiao family that the Shangluo coalition could easily win.
It was difficult for generations to start a business, but the four sisters worked hard to build a million-stone foundation, making the Sanhao family a powerful lord and famous name in the world.
We have received great kindness from our ancestors, and we should work together to fight for the Sanhao family. Thinking back to those days, how united we were to achieve where we are today.
Dear ladies, don’t forget your original intention! "
Matsunaga showed his sincere words, which moved all the good and important ministers.
Mihaoshi Changqing is a heroic figure who led the Mihaoshi family to its peak. Among the Mihaoshi retainers present, which one was not promoted by Mihaoshi Changqing, and which one has not been favored by Mihaoshi Changqing?
The Miyoshi family was able to fight their way out of Shikoku Island and become the overlord of the Western Konka Kingdom. That was the glory of the Miyoshi four sisters and the meritorious service of the Miyoshi retainers group.
Matsunaga showed his love and reason, which instantly moved all the concubines present. Miyoshi Choitsu and Shinohara Chofusa looked at each other, bowed to Miyoshi Yoshitsugi and said.
"I am willing to fight to the death for the Sanhao family!"
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu was also excited when he heard this, and he wished he could recreate the glory of Miyoshi Changqing.
She stood up and said.
"Okay! If you ladies are willing to fight to the death, I will accompany you to the end!
According to Lord Matsunaga's plan, I will have a showdown with Odaisho at Hunting Mountain Castle! "
Everyone bowed and shouted.
"The Sanhao family has prosperous military fortunes!"
Matsunaga's lowered face showed a smile of success, the Matsunaga family was saved.
How to expel the Miyoshi family from Kyoto and return Kyoto completely to the Shangluo coalition forces. This is related to Matsunaga's status in the shogunate after his betrayal, which must be absolutely secure.
She first vetoed Shinohara Nagafusa's proposal on the grounds that plundering and looting affected the fighting spirit of the army, thus ensuring the safety of Kyoto.
Then use the kindness of Miyoshi Changqing to motivate the Miyoshi family and make them think that they are capable of fighting. Only then were they willing to leave the capital in full force and divide their troops to guard along the Yodo River.
If the Sanhao army is entrenched in Kyoto but does not leave, a fierce battle with the Shangluo coalition will inevitably affect the prosperity of Kyoto.
Fortunately, now, with some eloquent encouragement from Matsunaga, the Miyoshi troops withdrew from Kyoto on their own and divided their small Shangluo army into three groups.
The concubines of the Miyoshi family thought that with the Yodogawa water transport channel, they could gather their military strength at any time, coordinate their head and tail, and become invincible.
But the problem is, Matsunaga is going to rebel!
Along the Yodo River, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu and Shinohara Chofusa are in Akutagawa Castle in the west, Miyoshi Choitsugu and Miyoshi Masayasu are in Fushimi Castle in the east, and in the middle is Yodo Castle with Matsushita Nagasaki.
If Matsunagahide rebels, the connection between Akutagawa Castle and Fushimi Castle will be severed in an instant. There is no head-to-tail coordination. After the troops are divided, there is only a loose sand, which is defeated one by one.
In order to win people's trust, Matsunaga Hide also specifically stated that he would act together with Iwanari Tomomichi. In fact, the purpose was to reassure the Miyoshi family members.
As one of the three good people, Iwanari Yudong has no way out and can only fight to the end. With her in Diancheng, everyone will feel at ease.
But everyone has overlooked a blind spot, that is, people will die. All he needed was a dagger and a glass of poisonous wine to send Iwanari Yudong on his way.
Matsunagahide had long thought that once a rebellion was launched, he would immediately kill Iwanari Tomomichi and block the Yodogawa River, and the Miyoshi army would inevitably be in chaos.
With Iwanari Tomomichi's head and the meritorious service of cutting off Miyoshi's army, she, a loyal person who has committed crimes and made meritorious deeds, should be able to pass the test, right?
———
In Fushimi Castle, the Miyoshi family united as one, and Matsunaga Hide was secretly happy.
Looking north to Kyoto, the residence of the Ise family.
Ise Sadakyo was lying in bed, surrounded by her cronies, who were bowing their heads and listening to her instructions.
"Immediately send someone to Tanba Country to tell Ninagawa Akashi that the Miyoshi family is leaving Kyoto. Then send someone to Mount Hiei to inform the Tendai Sect of this matter.
Starting today, contact the ministers of various families in Kyoto and organize the Ji warriors of each family in the capital. Prepare to assist the Shangluo coalition forces in a flanking attack on Fushimi Castle when the Imperial Palace returns. "
The confidant first bowed his head and cheered, then hesitated and asked.
"Lord, we have done so many things for the Sanhao family. We cannot escape our involvement in the general's death.
Even if we abandon the dark side and turn to the light now, the imperial office will not let us go, right? Can you really pass the test by doing this? "
Ise Sakyo's face was pale, and he looked at the beams from his sick bed and said lightly.
"Doing nothing means death. If you struggle hard, you may have a chance of survival.
You don’t have to ask any questions, just do it. "
"Hi!"
After his cronies went out, Ise Sadakyo closed his eyes and fell into a daze, thinking over countermeasures over and over again.
The Miyoshi family is leaving, and Miyoshi Yoshitsugu is a joke and not worth cooperating with. Ise Sadakyu regretted it so much. How could she be so impulsive in the first place and choose to join forces with such idiots?
Akechi Mitsuhide, this bastard, she was the one who misled everyone in the middle. No one expected that she would be so bold as to kill the general.
Now it seems that the biggest beneficiary after the general's death is Sibo Yiyin. As the only remaining direct descendant of the Genji family in Kawachi, Yoshiyoshi Shiba's prestige is at its peak.
Woshiba Yoshigan is a Ji samurai. After going to Luo, he can stand on his own and serve as shogun.
The Shiba family's family status is the highest among the Ashikaga clan. Ashikaga has no descendants, which is also in line with the tradition of the samurai family.
As for Ashikaga Yoshiaki, her status as a twin girl was actually very shameful, and she was not qualified to compete with Yoshiro Shiba.
Unfortunately, he is a man.
Wada Weimasa received a letter. Ashikaga Yoshiteru's old ministers did not choose Yoshihiro Shiba, but supported Yoshiaki Ashikaga, and Yoshiaki Shiba also recognized this matter.
Now that Ashikaga Yoshiaki is the new general, the Ise family can still be saved.
Shiba Yiyin himself is powerful, and he can forcefully liquidate all the relevant martial arts families who killed the general.
But Ashikaga Yoshiaki was different, she couldn't do it. If she wanted to secure her position as a general and not become a puppet of Shiba Yiyin, she had to reach a compromise with the ministers and local powerful factions.
All ministers stained with the blood of Ashikaga Yoshiteru will see this. They will take action to save themselves and make meritorious deeds.
Matsushita Nagahide has secretly revealed to Ise Sadajiao that the Miyoshi family will inevitably withdraw from Kyoto and let Ise Sadajiao ensure that Kyoto returns to the hands of the Shangluo coalition forces.
Ise Sadakyo's first reaction after receiving the hint was that he knew that this important minister of the Miyoshi family was going to betray him.
Hosokawa Fujitaka is in the Shangluo coalition formation, and the Hosokawa Mibuchi family must take action.
Ninagawa himself refused to save the general, so he would definitely have to show off at this time.
Miyoshi and three others sent the general's body to Xiangguo Temple, which gave the Linji Sect a huge advantage and the Tiantai Sect hated it. Tiantai Sect will inevitably participate in the reshuffle to recover its losses.
There is also Niki Yoshimasa of Sakamoto Castle. Minami Omi Rokkaku's family is vulnerable. She has not had a chance to show off, and she must be anxious to death.
Everyone is staring at the military strength of Sanhao and wants to use this battle to whitewash themselves.
Miyoshi went to Luo, killed the general, and occupied Kyoto, not because Miyoshi Yoshitsugi was strong, but because everyone was watching and taking no action.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugi is like holding a gun, but there is only one bullet in the gun. No one was willing to be the target of shooting, so the Miyoshi army was allowed to roam freely in Kyoto for a whole winter.
But now Shiba Yiyin is here, the one who is willing to block the gun is here!
The muzzle of the Mihaoshi family's gun was naturally pointed at Shiba Yiyin, and this bullet was naturally reserved for the Shangluo coalition forces. Then others will be tempted to act.
There are not many opportunities to beat up a drowned dog, and no one wants to miss it. Because after this battle, the shogunate will appoint another general. After the cards are shuffled, whoever eats the meat, drinks the soup, and licks the plate will depend on their military exploits.
Ise Sakyo sighed. Her whole body was sore and weak, but she couldn't sleep well. Her mind was racing with calculations of gains and losses.
The Ise family has not made a right move in the past few years. Now she has no bargaining chips and can only survive.
———
The Shangluo Allied Forces had not even taken a step into Shancheng Kingdom, but the situation inside and outside Kyoto was already turbulent.
Everyone is committed to serving the imperial court, fearing that if they are even half a beat late, they will be included in the gang of three good traitors and will never have a chance to stand up again.
Taking sides is a matter of knowledge. Firstly, it is shameless, and secondly, it must be useful. It just so happens that everyone feels that they are very thick-skinned and very valuable.
Miyoshi Yoshitsugu did not expect that before the Miyoshi family showed its decline, countless people were already ready to beat up the fallen dog. It can only be said that Shiba Yiyin's image of an undefeated military god is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
As for Shiba Yiyin, who was far away in Guanyin Temple City, he received countless letters expressing his loyalty, so many that he could no longer pile up the documents.
He knocked on the table and said to the sitting ladies with a smile.
"Ise Sakyo said that he endured the humiliation and had no choice but to deal with the enemy in order to protect Kyoto from destruction at the hands of the Miyoshi family.
Ninagawa himself asked me to attack Kyoto from Tamba Country and flank the Miyoshi army with me.
Even the master of the Tiantai Sect was grateful for the kindness of the Odaisho and wanted to send nuns down the mountain to drive away the foreign invaders and restore peace to the Kyoto shogunate.
Well, the hearts of people in Kyoto still flow towards the shogunate, the family of the Ashikaga shogun, and the direct descendants of Genji in Kawachi. "
Yiyin sneered, his expression full of disdain. What the hell were these bastards doing so early?
If when Ashikaga Yoshiteru died, someone would jump out to complain about the general, Yoshigan would give her a thumbs up.
It's good now. The Sanhao family is about to die. Is it too late to become a street rat in the eyes of everyone?
The concubines smiled and said nothing. Everyone knew what those people in Kyoto were thinking.
Oda Nobunaga smiled.
"No matter what, with their help, the Sanhao family will be in trouble, and this battle will be much easier to fight."
The Ninagawa sect of Tanba Province is located in the northwest of Kyoto, the Hieizan Tendai Sect is in the northeast of Kyoto, and the Ise Sadato sect is in cooperation with others in the capital. The Miyoshi family's backyard is already unstable.
Oda Nobunaga didn't know that Matsunagahide was about to rebel, and when she jumped out to cut off the Yodogawa River, the Miyoshi family would still have a fight.
At this time, she was still seriously planning the final battle and said.
"Odaisho, I have good news."
Yiyin raised his eyebrows and asked.
"What good thing?"
Oda Nobunaga laughed and said.
"Mochizuki Jidong died of illness."
Yiyin curled his lips and asked.
"Died of illness?"
Oda Nobunaga nodded.
"This is what the Koga people said in the message. In addition, the Koga people have decided to abandon the dark side and surrender to me. Koga County has no worries."
Yoshigan resisted rolling his eyes, and Asai Nagamasa's expression became increasingly ugly. Oda Nobunaga finally swallowed the whole Minami Omi, what a powerful guy.
The mother and daughter of Rokkaku Yoshiken Yoshiharu fled to Ishibe Castle in Koga County, looming as a threat to the Minami Omi Plain.
This is a traditional project of the Rokkaku family. If you can't fight, you will flee to Koka County. When the shogunate was strong, this happened frequently.
The governors of the Rokkaku family in the past generations dared to do this because they bribed the Jiahe people for their own use.
The Jiahe people are familiar with the locals and are good at fighting in the mountains. If they have to go into the mountains and forests for something, there is really nothing the general army can do against them.
Rokkaku and his daughter wanted to do the same thing during their escape this time, but unfortunately their opponent was Oda Nobunaga.
Oda Nobunaga began to bribe the Koga people long before going to Luo. In the past few years, the Koga clan and the Rokkaku retainers had been having a very unhappy time, and Rokkaku Yoshiharu was unable to protect them due to his shrinking power.
Oda Nobunaga's win-over effect was very good, and most of the members of the army were already interested in defecting. This matter never happened because Mochizuki Jidong blocked it.
The Mochizuki family has a high prestige in Koga County, and Mochizuki Yoshitomi is a die-hard loyalist to the Rokkaku family. Her opposition has prevented the Koga family from joining the new master.
It's better now. Here, the Shangluo Allied Forces swept across Minami Omi, and over there, Mochizuki Yoshito died of illness. He died at the right time, and he didn't know whether he died of illness actively or passively.
In any case, Oda Nobunaga's goal has been achieved, and Koga County's surrender has made the Rokkaku mother and daughter of Ishibe Castle no longer able to threaten the Minami Omi Plain.
With the Rokkaku retainers and the Koga clan, the Oda family has established a firm foothold in Minami Omi and gained a place in Konge.
Yoshigan Shiba sighed helplessly, Nobu Oda planned his move carefully but moved too fast. He originally thought of making some small moves after going to Luo to resist the Oda family's encroachment on Minami Omi.
Now it seems that it is too late.
Asai Nagamasa was even more angry. In order to attack Minami Omi, she mobilized a large number of troops and even delayed spring plowing. The Asai retainers group was very dissatisfied.
With the Koga people surrendering to the new master, it is a foregone conclusion that the Oda family will annex the land of Minami Omi. The Asai family found nothing in Minami-Omi, and Asai Nagamasa didn't know how to explain it to his retainers when he returned home.
She stepped out of the queue and bowed, and said.
"At the imperial office, farmers and soldiers have been mobilized in the north of Omi for too long. Now that the south of the river has been pacified, I hope to wait until spring plowing before continuing to Luo.
Before the solar term has passed, let the peasants and soldiers go home to help with spring plowing. "
Asai Nagamasa couldn't stand it anymore, and Minami Omi couldn't get the benefits, so at least let the peasants and soldiers go back to finish the spring plowing. Otherwise, she would not be able to do her job as the governor if she had nothing to rely on.
The Miyoshi family is not the Rokkaku family. The Miyoshi military force is entrenched in Kyoto and relies on the Yodogawa water transportation and the Kyoto shogunate for supply and logistics. Off-season operations are not as useful to the Miyoshi military force as the Rokkaku family.
In this case, it is better to go back and replant for spring plowing first, so as to reduce losses in the autumn harvest.
