Yoshigan looked at Hatakeyama Takamasa and asked.
"What's wrong?"
Hatakeyama Takamasa said.
"During the banquet, I saw the ministers whispering among themselves, so I was curious and asked someone.
Unexpectedly, they are talking about you. I don’t know where the rumors came from, saying that you want to deal with the Oda family.
The shogunate is afraid that you will lead the shogunate to start a war with the Oda family and bring disaster to Kyoto. This time when Miyoshi went to Luo, the castle town of Kyoto was already in devastation.
Most of the wealth of the ministers was placed in the capital. If they were to suffer another military disaster, they would not be able to bear it. Therefore, all the concubines were frightened and discussed a lot. "
Yiyin's heart skipped a beat.
The Hatakeyama clan has a deep foundation. Although the family business has declined over the years, compared to Ui Gin, a rootless orphan, Hatakeyama Takamasa is better informed in the shogunate.
She is now determined to get closer to the Shiba family and will never bite randomly. Most of what she says is indeed credible.
Yoshigan suddenly had a bad feeling, because uniting the shogunate to resist the Oda family would be a big deal, and he had not made a clear statement yet.
Why is there such an uproar among the ministers? Who leaked the news, or was someone spreading rumors that happened to coincide with the truth?
Yoshigan felt uneasy, and he made it clear that the only people who were worried about Oda Nobunaga were Haruhi Mibuchi and Fujitaka Hosokawa, his mother and daughter, who came to visit him.
Yoshigan thought, if it wasn't the rumors that got the truth, then someone in the Hosokawa Mibuchi family betrayed him.
He asked with a thought in his mind.
"Today, I don't seem to have seen Master Mibuchi Haruhuan."
Hatakeyama Takamasa nodded and said.
"I know this.
Master Mibuchi Haruwan seemed to be ill and was resting in Shoryuji Castle and missed the ceremony. "
Hatakeyama Takamasa had no intention of speaking, but Yoshigami listened with intention. His heart was slowly sinking.
As for the Hosokawa Mibuchi family, is Mibuchi Haru really sick? Or are you forced to step aside?
Yiyin was confused for a moment, and he vaguely felt that something bad was brewing.
Hatakeyama Takamasa actually didn't believe this seemingly ridiculous rumor. She just wanted to actively show her goodwill to Yoshihiro and seize the opportunity to express herself.
Now seeing Yiyin frowning, she said with relief.
"Don't worry, Da Yutai, it's just some villains causing trouble. I can see it at a glance.
These ministers have no ability to fight in battle, so they will stir up trouble and play small tricks, which is nothing to worry about.
I am worried that you are not well-informed by the ministers, so I came here to inform you urgently so that you can be prepared. "
Yiyin glanced at her and said nothing.
This was another reason why Yiyin felt uneasy. Not only did someone reveal his thoughts to the minister, but no one from the minister came to inform him.
Yes, that's Ninagawa himself.
Even Hatakeyama Takamasa knew about this matter. As Ninagawa himself was the second-ranking minister, how could she not know?
Why didn't she come over to inform him? With her political sensitivity, it is impossible for her to be inferior to Hatakeyama Takamasa. Is it out of caution, or does she have other ideas?
Yiyin took a deep breath.
Hatakeyama Takamasa's face turned uglier and he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He obviously came to seek credit and flattery, but Yiyin didn't seem to appreciate it, and was instead worried.
she advised.
"Da Yutai Suo, rumors stop at the wise, you don't have to worry too much. Not many people will believe this kind of nonsense.
The Oda family is the hero who assisted Shangluo. How could you possibly deal with His Highness Oda? As long as someone is sent to spread the word and explain clearly, the rumors will disappear. "
Yoshigan glanced at Hatakeyama Takamasa, who looked like he had pearls of wisdom in his hands and was focused on making suggestions for himself, and smiled bitterly in his heart.
explain? Explain what? This is the truth. He really wanted to unite the various families in the shogunate and squeeze Oda Nobunaga out of the center of the shogunate.
It's just that before he reached an agreement with all parties, his mind was poked out, making him a little passive.
Yoshigan pursed his lips and said nothing. A thought came to Hatakeyama Takamasa's mind, sweating on his head, and he asked cautiously.
"Odaisho, you really want to..."
Yoshigan glanced at Suzuki Shigehide and said.
"Suzuki-hime, long time no see. How have you been in the past two years? Why are you here with His Highness Hatakeyama?"
Yoshihiro changed the subject, and Hatakeyama Takamasa's heart suddenly started pounding.
Damn it, Yoshigan Shiba is not really going to deal with Oda Nobunaga, is he? That's a big name for two million stones. Is there any mistake?
She frowned and didn't dare to say anything.
Like Ninagawa himself, she also couldn't figure out why Shiba Yoshigan wanted to provoke the Oda family. After Oda Nobunaga went to Luo, he had always behaved himself.
Yoshigan Shiba didn't want to grab more power in the shogunate and let his lackeys follow suit, so why did he want to provoke Oda Nobunaga, who kept his duties? What on earth was he thinking?
Hatakeyama Takamasa was confused and couldn't figure it out. Suzuki Shigehide then kowtowed to the ground and said respectfully.
"Wan'an, Odaishu, thanks to your blessing, the country of Kii is in good weather, and we and the people of the country have also had a good life for two years.
For this ceremony, I came with Hatakeyama-dono to see the world. "
Yoshiyin nodded and looked at Suzuki Shigehide, who was dressed as a lady in front of him.
This guy likes to wear expensive clothes, but it's a pity that his background is too low, so he can only enjoy himself in Kii country.
At that time, Yiyin used the special effects of jealous beauty to scare the Zahe people who came to fight with the Miyoshi family in Yamato Country with a heavy rain, and captured their leader Suzuki Shigehide.
After convincing Suzuki Shigehide, Yoshigami led these miscellaneous people to win the Battle of Yamato. After the war, Yoshigan coerced Hatakeyama Takamasa and forced Suzuki Shigehide to serve as Kii's guardian.
Suzuki Shigehide was filled with gratitude to Yoshigan.
Although the nobles still look down on her, they must admit that she is a high-level martial artist in the guardian system, and is no longer a nameless and statusless savage in the country.
Thinking of Suzuki Shigehide's desire for noble status, Yoshigan understood why she came with Hatakeyama Takamasa.
The Hatakeyama clan is hereditary guardian of Kawachi Kii Ryogoku. Although the family business is declining day by day, the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse.
In order for Yoshigan to get the Kii Guardian Dai for Suzuki Shigehide, he still needs to get it through Hatakeyama Takamasa.
Suzuki Shigehide has always been enthusiastic and wanted to squeeze into the circle of Kyoto aristocrats. If she wanted to participate in the ceremony without losing her etiquette, it would be best to agree with her nominal Shangguan Hatakeyama Takamasa and come to Kyoto for gilding.
During the Minamikawachi Crusade, the Zaga Zhong of Kii Country was also one of the crusade troops. Naturally, Hatakeyama Takamasa would not treat Suzuki Shigehide lightly. The two of them had their own desires, but they were not rude.
But Suzuki Shigehide changed the topic and mentioned another matter.
"This time I went to Luo not only to participate in the general's succession ceremony, but also for one more thing.
Not long ago, I received a decree from the Master, saying that there were demon nuns from other lands in the capital causing trouble, and I hope that the Zahe people can come to the capital to protect the Dharma and open the eyes of my Buddha.
I thought that I should communicate with you before taking action in the capital, so I took the liberty to come with His Highness Hatakeyama.
Please don’t be offended, Otai Suo. "
Yoshigan took a breath, the Zaga clan was an armed force of believers of the Ichibuki sect, and the master Suzuki Shigehide mentioned was Honganji Hiroyuki.
Honganji Xianru wants to protect the law and eliminate adultery in the capital? What are these religious lunatics thinking?
The shogunate has restored order, and Yixiang Zong brazenly kills people in the capital. This is a serious provocation. Fortunately, Suzuki Shigehide still had some brains and knew to talk to himself first.
If we really take action, the shogunate that has just settled down will definitely be disgraced.
Why did Honganji Hianru find people like Zaga Zhong to take action? Just because these Kii people are really not afraid of the shogunate, Suzuki Shigehide only wants to become a noble, so he has scruples.
Since ancient times, Kii Country has been a place where the sky is high and the emperor is far away, and the local people are unruly and unruly. It can be called Japan's land-rich region.
There are two factions of people in Kii.
Farmers mainly from the inland Zhongxiangzhuang, Gongxiangzhuang, and Nanxiangzhuang believe in the Shingon sect, follow the Negrai Temple, and are called the Genraizhu.
Togosou, the seaside fishermen of Zagazo believe in the Ichikai sect and follow Ishiyama Honganji Temple, and are called Zagazo.
Later, Genlai Temple obtained the recipe for the iron cannon. This group of people worked in the country for food during the good years, and came out as mercenaries with guns in the bad years. They were extremely powerful in combat.
The Zahe Zhong wanted to kill several people with iron cannons in Kyoto. Even if the shogunate lost face, there was nothing they could do.
Kii Country is the base of Buddhist sects, including the new Shingon sect in Wakayama, the old Shingon sect in Koyasan, and a group of Nihonkai Rikutoyo-level fishermen who believe in the Ichiko sect on the seaside.
The religious power was too strong, and the military power could not get involved, and the Chinese people did not respect the shogunate. Even if the shogunate comes to kill them, these local snakes are not afraid.
Hatakeyama Takamasa was driven away by the Zaga people and the Nerai people. The shogunate could scare the Iga people into screaming, but it was powerless against the Kii people.
Yiyin couldn't help but shake his head.
The shogunate now has no money to do something as unprofitable as sending troops to Kii. Once something goes wrong, the only thing you can do is swallow your anger and be embarrassed.
Yiyin sighed. Now that he knew this, he couldn't ignore it, so he said.
"What on earth made Master Xianru so angry that he asked you to take action directly in the capital regardless of the shogunate's dignity?
Suzuki Hime, I have to remind you. You are now the guardian of Kii, a serious shogunate official, so please don't act recklessly. "
Suzuki Shigehide also smiled bitterly.
She finally became a high-level martial artist, and of course she wanted to cherish this hard-won position.
However, Zahe Zhong is a follower of Xiangzong. She has many reckless women with fanatical beliefs, and there are many things she can't do.
He came to see Sibo Yiyin overnight, just to get his help. After all, the Ichigo clan and the Shiba family cooperated very well on the Houriku Road trade route, and their friendship was extraordinary.
If Yoshigan Shiba comes forward to speak, he may be able to persuade Master Tong Xianru to withdraw the decree, and Suzuki Shigehide will be able to pass the test.
She said sincerely.
"Otai Suo, it's not that I don't know good and evil, it's just that sectarian disputes involve faith, and I can't stop loyal believers from daring to die for the Buddha.
If I hadn't agreed to this matter first, someone else would have already taken over the decree. "
Yi Gin nodded slightly, Suzuki Shigehide said it right.
The shogunate is handing over power in the past two days. Ashikaga Yoshiteru is reorganizing the funeral and the succession ceremony of Ashikaga Yoshiaki. We must not let Ichibune mess up and cause bad things.
Suzuki Shigehide knew that if she didn't answer, others would. It was better to take control of this matter in her own hands, which would be able to slow down those religious lunatics. Her approach had both merit and fault.
Just listen to Suzuki Shigehide continue.
"This incident actually originated from Tofukuji Temple."
Yiyin raised an eyebrow and asked.
"Tofukuji Temple? Rinzai Sect Tofukuji School?
The Rinzai Sect Xiangguo Temple and the Tendai Sect Enryaku Temple are holding funerals for their ancestors, which has been very unpleasant these days.
how? Is Ishiyama Honganji Temple involved? "
Suzuki Shigehide shook his head.
"It is not about the funeral of our ancestors, but a letter sent by the Rinzai Sect Tofukuji Temple to the master of Ishiyama, saying that the Nanman sect's demon nuns frequently come in and out of Tofukuji Temple and have close contacts with His Highness Oda.
The Master was worried that the Nanman religion would repeat its old tricks, so he went to Luo again through the Oda family and begged the shogunate to grant missionary rights.
So I want our Zahe people to take action to clear out the Nanman cult nuns hiding in the capital. Once and for all, to avoid future troubles. "
Yiyin was stunned.
The Tofukuji sect of the Rinzai sect is really too soft. The Nanman sect violated religious prohibitions and preached underground in Kyoto. They can liquidate it themselves.
These bald heads of the Rinzai sect were probably afraid of offending the Oda family and did not dare to take action. So I brought this matter to Ishiyama Honganji Temple and wanted Ichixiang Mune to be the top of the vat.
Oda Nobunaga came to Beijing this time, and I don’t know why she chose to live temporarily in Tofukuji Temple. She should have nothing to do with the Rinzai Sect.
But no matter what, she lived in Tofukuji Temple, but interacted with the Nanman Sect in the temple. This really stepped on the face of the Tofukuji Sect of the Rinzai Sect and rubbed it repeatedly.
No matter how honest the Tofukuji sect is, they are still part of the various sects of Buddhism.
If the Nanman Sect takes Tofukuji as an opportunity to open the door to preaching in Kyoto, the Tofukuji sect will definitely be isolated and killed by all sects in the future.
It’s no wonder that they would turn to Ishiyama Honganji Temple for help regardless of the Rinzai Sect’s reputation.
After all, the fight between the Yixiang Sect and the Nanman Sect was bloody in Settsu State, and the one who least wanted the Nanban Sect to gain the right to preach was Honganji Hianru.
Yiyin's heart moved and he asked.
"Are you sure that His Highness Oda has colluded with the Nanman Sect and is willing to stand up for the Nanman Sect?"
Suzuki Shigehide was stunned. She was talking about a close relationship. What did Yoshigan mean by collusion?
After hesitating, she decided to pass the blame to Tofukuji and said.
“That’s what the Tofukuji sect said, and I myself have sent people to investigate.
Recently, Nanban religious activities in the castle towns of Kyoto have indeed increased, and there are even Nanban people with exotic faces openly operating in public, seriously violating the shogunate's ban.
But the Oda Army, who was responsible for public security in Kyoto, turned a deaf ear and turned a deaf ear. "
Yiyin nodded.
Although Suzuki Shigehide didn't stick to her words, she wasn't willing to make up such a clumsy lie to deceive herself.
Yoshigan was secretly happy that he finally found a starting point that could be justified at the shogunate level and promote the momentum against Oda Nobunaga.
The island country is a very closed and conservative country. Except for Shintoism, which has a deep connection with the emperor, only Buddhist sects have gained a foothold in the faith for thousands of years.
The invasion of the Nanman religion into the island country originated from the Nanman trade, and it has only been a decade or two ago.
Relying on the powerful spreading ability of monotheistic religions, Nanman believers have taken root in Kyushu and spread to recent countries, causing panic among Buddhist sects.
The Ichigo sect was launched by various Buddhist sects to stop the Nanman religion. Therefore, Ishiyama Honganji Temple has always prided itself on being a Buddhist protector.
