Oda Nobunaga defeated Miyoshi Choitsu at Otsu and took all the credit for the attack on Luo. Then they marched along the southwest mountains and easily captured Fushimi Castle, which was almost empty.
Matsunagahide of Yodo City got the news and rushed along the Yodo River with the head of Iwanari Tomomichi.
From Yodogawa to Uji River, on the north bank is Fushimi Castle guarding the southern suburbs of Kyoto. Then go north along the Kamogawa River and reach Kyoto.
Oda Nobunaga and Ashikaga Yoshiaki went to Luo, and met Matsunaga Hide in Fushimi Castle who came to present her head. He greatly appreciated her righteous act anyway.
The army spent the night repairing at Fushimi Castle, and many ministers from Kyoto came to see Ashikaga Yoshiaki overnight. Oda Nobunaga, a great hero, was also praised a lot and his face was bright.
The next day, part of the Oda family's troops took the lead in marching into Kyoto to serve as the main vanguard and maintain order.
Later, Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Oda Nobunaga headed north to Beijing under the guidance of the shogunate Gongjin.
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"Hahaha.."
Oda Nobunaga was so amused by Matsunaga Hide's words that he shed tears. He leaned forward and backward on his horse with a wild posture.
Although Ashikaga Yoshiaki on the side also found it funny, he was always thinking about the majesty of his soon-to-be Ashikaga General. He refused to lose his composure and just smiled and nodded.
Oda Nobunaga wiped his tears and smiled.
"Is this really the case?
Miyoshi Yoshitsugi was so frightened that she ran back to Sakai Port overnight, staring at Kyoto. If we make any move, will she flee to Shikoku? "
Matsunaga nodded and exaggerated.
"His Majesty Oda's achievements in Otsu were reported to Akutagawa Castle. Miyoshi Yoshitsugu immediately handed over the military affairs and left the castle to the Settsu people under the control of Miyoshi Yasunaga.
On the pretext of stabilizing her rear, she quickly retreated to Sakai Port with the troops of the four countries, ready to board the ship and return to the four countries at any time.
This was because they were shocked by the military exploits of the two highnesses. Although the Sanhao family had a million-stone mobilization force, they only dared to run around without any intention of fighting. "
Watching Matsunaga show off his words and talk about lotus flowers, he reduced his former master to nothing. The ministers who followed him all showed contempt, but in their hearts they were very envious.
Although her words were exaggerated and unbelievable, they were not enough for Oda Nobunaga and Ashikaga Yoshiaki to listen to!
Everyone just hated themselves for not being shameless enough, seeing Matsunaga performing hard and being able to get closer to the two His Highnesses.
Not to mention Ashikaga Yoshiaki, a military laywoman, but her vanity was satisfied.
In fact, Oda Nobunaga and Matsunaga Hide knew in their hearts that they could not believe a word of these words.
The troops under Miyoshi Yoshitsugi's command were all from the military forces of the four countries. These people have long been homesick since they stayed in Kyoto in the fall.
Now that the Miyoshi family's defeat has been determined, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu has no choice but to follow the military's will and return to Shikoku to stabilize the hearts of his family first.
Why are you so scared of Oda Nobunaga and Ashikaga Yoshiaki that you run away all night? That's all nonsense.
What the Miyoshi family was most afraid of was the one who killed Shihe Yicun and Miyoshi Yixing, and ruined Miyoshi's Changqing Shangluomei dream.
But Oda Nobunaga didn't mind Matsunaga Hide bragging about his martial arts to offset Yoshihiro Saba's influence inside and outside the shogunate.
As for Matsunaga Hide, since he chose to cut off the monarch-subordinate relationship with the Miyoshi family, he had no choice but to be shameless and make his new master comfortable first.
Her exaggerated groveling also hinted that she was desperate, so that Oda Nobunaga could use her with peace of mind.
After joking about the Miyoshi family who had fled in embarrassment, Oda Nobunaga pointed forward and asked.
"Matsunaga-hime, you are familiar with Kyoto and the Miyoshi family, don't just talk about Miyoshi Yoshitsugu's embarrassing things.
Also tell me and His Highness Ashikaga Yoshiaki, what are the interesting things about the Miyoshi family occupying Kyoto this time? "
As soon as Oda Nobunaga said this, the ministers behind him suddenly became nervous.
They were originally planning to play a role in the Battle of Shangluo to atone for their sins and offset the hidden danger of disloyalty in the Kyoto Incident.
But no one thought that the Sanhao family would be useless! The battle on Shangluo ended in an anticlimactic manner, which frustrated everyone's plans for meritorious deeds.
Now that the new owner has come to Luo, he must settle old scores. At this moment, Oda Nobunaga seemed to be joking with Matsunaga Hide. Who knows whether he was trying to test the rumors and waiting for an opportunity to make a move.
The hungry wolves of the Miyoshi family robbed the bustling Kyoto of everything in one winter. Now that the more ruthless Oda army is coming to Luo, will they take the opportunity to cause trouble and kill people and seize wealth?
Glancing at the nervous ministers, Matsunaga Hide was also in a dilemma, and Oda Nobunaga defeated her.
She sincerely joins the Oda family and wants to be a dog for Oda Nobunaga. But you can't offend everyone to death in order to take refuge in the new master.
To add insult to injury to the Mihaoshi family, it doesn't matter no matter how harsh the words are. Seeing that Miyoshi's family business was in decline, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu, a mediocre man, had no ability to regroup and come back for revenge.
But the ministers' side is more complicated.
When the shogunate is re-established, it is impossible to remove all the ministers. Someone must keep it running. At most, find a few ministers to kill chickens and scare monkeys, shaking the place.
The relationship between ministers and ministers is so complicated that if you say the wrong thing and send someone's relatives and friends to be beheaded, you will offend someone inexplicably.
Matsunaga was still hesitating, but Oda Nobunaga already laughed happily.
"It's not convenient for Matsunaga-hime to say? Then forget it, I won't embarrass you."
Oda Nobunaga said he was not embarrassed, but his face turned down, which shocked Matsuzaki Nagahide.
Now that she has no way out, she can only hold on to the Oda family's thighs to survive. It would be terrible if Oda Nobunaga had an opinion about her because of her hesitation.
Gritting his teeth secretly, Matsuhisa said with a smile on his face.
"No, no embarrassment. I was just wondering where to start.
Your Highnesses also know that the shogunate has been based in Kyoto for two hundred years and has flourished.
The relationship between the direct ministers of the Ashikaga Shogun family, the shogunate and accompanying ministers inside and outside the shogunate, and the clan members headed by the three local chiefs was very complicated.
During the Kyoto Incident, many shogunate warriors stayed in Kyoto. We all experienced this catastrophe together, and it was not easy for anyone. "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki nodded and sighed.
"Three good rebels are powerful, and I can understand that each family is unwilling and helpless."
Ashikaga Yoshiaki has already communicated with Wada Noimasa. Her status is weak and she needs the support of the shogunate after she succeeds to the throne to maintain the operation of the shogunate.
Therefore, Ashikaga Yoshiaki did not really want to liquidate the ministers, but instead intended to win over them. This is the biggest difference between her and Yiyin. She doesn't have enough status, so she can only win people's hearts with forgiveness.
Oda Nobunaga smiled and asked.
"I would like to hear what are the difficulties?"
Seeing Oda Nobunaga insisting on this topic, Matsuzaki Nagahide knew that he could no longer hide and must say something to prove his worth.
She smiled bitterly.
"I am actually half an outsider. Since the two highnesses are interested in asking, I will step in and say a few words for the ministers.
The institutions of the shogunate have been in decline over the years, and the importance of the consultation office and the service office has shrunk. The political office with some foundation is the core of the shogunate.
Ise Sakyo-sama, the deacon of the government office, and Ninagawa Akashi-sama, acting official of the government office, were the right-hand men of the ancestors and were responsible for the daily operations of the shogunate. "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki wanted to be in charge, so he listened carefully and kept nodding.
Oda Nobunaga wanted to laugh. She spent a lot of money to explore recent information, so she naturally knew some inside stories of the shogunate.
Right-hand man? It’s just ridiculous!
Ise Sakyu refused to hand over the power of the political office, which made Ashikaga Yoshiteru who wanted to take back the power angry, so he supported Ninagawa Oishi to seize power, forcing Ise Sakyo to have no way out.
This time Miyoshi came to Luo. If Ise Sadakyu, the shogunate boss, hadn't been behind the scenes, how could the shogunate territory of Yamashiro Kingdom watch the Kyoto Incident happen without warning.
Matsunaga's remarks were just for the occasion, but her next few words made Oda Nobunaga listen seriously.
"After Sanhao went to Luo, the ministers only compromised to save Kyoto from disaster.
I, Matsunagahide, can testify that most of the military supplies of the Miyoshi family were plundered from the castle towns. In fact, the ministers have been resisting secretly and have no intention of being thieves.
Lord Ise Sakyo was perfunctory with Miyoshi Yoshitsugu, and Ninagawa himself voiced his opposition in Tanba country. The two of them cooperated with each other to resist the Miyoshi family. "
Matsushita Nagahide racked his brains to tell everything, and every word was good. As for the meaning behind the good words, it is worth savoring.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki seemed to understand, but Oda Nobunaga heard the deeper meaning and asked.
"Lord Ninagawa is still in Tanba Country?"
After hearing what Matsunagahide said, one of the ministers who had just breathed a sigh of relief answered.
"Lord Ninagawa is mobilizing in Tamba Country and originally wanted to cooperate with the army in the battle.
It's just that the two highnesses are wise and powerful, and the Sanhao family is vulnerable, so there is no chance to show off.
As for Ise Sakyo-sama, she was so angry that the Miyoshi family plundered Kyoto that she was bedridden, and she did not forget about national affairs.
She had originally planned to mobilize the Ji warriors from various families in the capital to do their part in bringing the army to Luo. "
The ministers nodded one after another and expressed their loyalty.
Oda Nobunaga nodded and said.
"Everyone has done their best for the shogunate. Come and pass on my military orders!
When the Oda family went to Luo Kyoto, they could not imitate the Three Good and Evil Party and cause chaos. All families must strictly enforce military discipline. No offense should be committed, and the peace of Kyoto must not be disturbed! "
Oda Nobunaga's statement instantly won the favor of the ministers, and Ashikaga Yoshiaki also nodded in approval.
Oda Nobunaga smiled and accepted the compliments from the concubines, sneering in his heart.
She is not a country bumpkin from the four countries who just hopes to grab some things and go home to celebrate the New Year. She is here to seize the world, and some things always have to be played out.
Oda Nobunaga didn't bother to listen to the praises of the ministers. It was just a saying that Qiu had no fault. The Oda family's move to Luo cost a lot of money, so they must find someone to share the military expenses.
She is a great hero of the shogunate. Does she need to imitate the three good traitors and rob her? You can definitely follow the formal procedures of the shogunate and let everyone sponsor it.
Aren’t the ministers very loyal? Then share it. Whoever refuses is sympathetic to the Sanhao family, and whoever is hiding rebellion will be punished by everyone.
Under Oda Nobunaga's friendly appearance, he had already thought it through. She could first be gentle with Ashikaga Yoshiaki and his group, as well as the ministers on both ends of the spectrum.
Both Oda Nobunaga and Shiba Yoshigan knew very well that these wastes of the shogunate were nothing to worry about, and what really needed to be dealt with first was the other party.
But compared to the wishful thinking of Shiba Yoshigan, Oda Nobunaga is more cunning. She understood very well that these recent martial arts families were not afraid of herself, they were afraid of Shiba Yiyin.
From Ashikaga Yoshiaki to the shogunate samurai family, and then to several local daimyo, they were all afraid of Yoshigan Shiba, who was at the height of his popularity and had never been defeated in a hundred battles.
In this case, Oda Nobunaga can put on sheep's clothing and cooperate with these stupid sheep. First get rid of Sibo Yiyin, and then plan the aftermath.
Oda Nobunaga was very interested in the differences between the two factions of ministers mentioned by Matsunaga Hide.
she continued to ask.
"Ninagawa's approach is very clever. Chong'er is born outside, and Shen is born inside and dies. This is the wisdom of the Celestial Empire.
I wonder if this is because she is extremely intelligent and someone else is giving her advice? "
Matsunaga Hide keenly sensed that there was something in Oda Nobunaga's words, so he lowered his head and pretended to be stupid. Fortunately, a minister came out to speak, which happened to avert the disaster for her.
This minister happened to be a group of people close to Ise Sadism. Hearing Oda Nobunaga's metaphor, he couldn't help but speak for Ise Sadism.
"Ise-sama put himself in danger and did not hesitate to save Kyoto's reputation. His great wisdom and bravery can be called the pillar of the shogunate.
Ninagawa-sama, hey, you really have a lucky star. I left Kyoto just when Mihao was going to Luo. Lord Gongfang called me several times but couldn't refuse. It seems that he can predict the future.
Speaking of her strategy against the Miyoshi family, as far as I know, it was a plan by Akechi Mitsuhide to prevent the Miyoshi family from occupying Kyoto with peace of mind.
I'm afraid this credit has little to do with Ninagawa-sama, right?
Am I right, Lord Matsunagahide? You are a good friend of Akechi Mitsuhide, so you should be very aware of her talent. "
This minister was eloquent. While speaking for Ise Sakyo, he belittled Ninagawa himself and even hinted that Ninagawa might have colluded with the Miyoshi family and deliberately avoided the Kyoto Incident.
In order to weaken Ninagawa's achievements, she brought up Akechi Mitsuhide, and also used the friendship between Matsunagawa and Akechi Mitsuhide as an argument.
Matsunaga had a smile on his face, but in his heart he wished he could tear the foul mouth out of this minister. She doesn't want to have anything to do with Akechi Mitsuhide now. That bastard has made the Matsunaga family miserable.
He does not mean that.
Oda Nobunaga narrowed his eyes and thought about the discord between the two factions of the shogunate. However, Ashikaga Yoshiaki unexpectedly suddenly became energetic and asked.
"The strategy that made it impossible for the Miyoshi family to live in Kyoto was the work of Mitsuhide Akechi?"
Seeing the joy on Ashikaga Yoshiaki's face, the minister who spoke was confused.
She said this purely to belittle Ninagawa, but when she saw Ashikaga Yoshiaki's concerned look, she couldn't deny it and admit that she was talking nonsense. So, I had to bite the bullet and say it.
"exactly."
Ashikaga Yoshiaki nodded in approval.
"Akechi Hime is a loyal minister of the shogunate.
I heard that when my ancestors were still alive, they thought highly of her. She has lived up to her ancestors, good, good, good. "
Three good words in a row made everyone a little curious, why is Ashikaga Yoshiaki so fond of Akechi Mitsuhide?
After all, Akechi Mitsuhide is a minister of the Shiba family, and when he enters the capital and serves as a minister, he is just an accompanying minister.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki asked Matsuhisa Hide enthusiastically.
"You and Akechi Mitsuhide are good friends. Do you know how she is doing? Can you ask her to come to Kyoto? I would like to see her."
Matsuhisa showed off, what a good friend!
