Takada Yukino stopped eating the rice balls and opened her mouth.
"you say."
Hijikata Toshizo, a woman with a delicate appearance and a sweet smile, spoke softly.
"In troubled times, human lives are like nothing, and the shogunate does not care as much about the people of Kyoto's castle towns as you think.
You should understand that the rumors in the castle town are just superficial, and the mastermind behind it is hidden in the shogunate. If you don't eliminate the source, Tenchu will never achieve the results you want. "
Takada Yukino put down the rice ball, moved the rice grains from the corner of her mouth into her mouth with her thumb, and chewed twice.
"go on."
Hijikata Toshizo's smile became gentler and he said.
"I read the information sent.
Ever since you killed the Samurai Hime from the shogunate's security team, her shogunate, the Matsuda family, has been entrusted with important tasks by the general and has taken charge of the affairs of the shogunate.
After that, the rumors in the castle town became more and more intense. These Ji warriors from the shogunate's security team thought they had found a shortcut to their promotion, and they all followed him like ducks, with a vague tendency to overwhelm the guest and usurp the title. "
A trace of murderous intent flashed in Takada Yukino's eyes, he looked at Hijikata Toshizo and said.
"Xinxi, tell me your plan."
Hijikata Toshizo said with a bow.
"The mastermind behind the scenes wanted to hide in the shogunate and manipulate rumors in the castle town. But she didn't expect that the unexpected gains from the Matsuda family would make the Hime warriors of the shogunate's security team become greedy.
They committed a taboo by adding fuel to the rumors.
The people in the towns below the city are ignorant and do not know the benevolence and kindness of the Oitai. If the Odaisuo cares about these ignorant people, it will only lower its status and make the shogunate laugh.
But the Hime warriors of the shogunate are different. These people know etiquette and etiquette. The Odaisho has rekindled their kindness to the shogunate. They participated in spreading rumors and slandering your Majesty. This is really treason!
In particular, the Matsuda family governor acted as a talisman, aided the tyrants, and allowed the shogunate's security team to do whatever they wanted for the sake of his own family's future.
Man and God are both angry, and God will punish him! "
After Hijikata Suisan finished speaking, he kowtowed to the ground.
All the Mibu wolves below Isamu Kondo looked at Yukino Takada, waiting for her to make a decision.
Ren Shenglang is not afraid of dead people, they just want to make things shocking. They came to Kyoto to sacrifice their lives in exchange for a chance to become famous.
What's the point of killing the townspeople? If you want to kill, just kill the famous warrior Hime.
The shrine is one of the important institutions of the shogunate. Although its power is no longer worthy of its name, the four positions of the shōsho are second only to the three chiefs. The third and fourth positions are the top famous families in the guardian system.
The Matsuda family was a senior member of the shogunate. They served as an agent for the Isshiki family who was not in Kyoto. Not to mention power, the family's reputation was already significant enough.
Mibu Lang wanted to become famous in one battle, but he was afraid that Takada Yukino would be wary and would not dare to attack high-level martial arts families. They looked at her nervously, fearing that she would veto Toshizo Hijikata's proposal.
They don't understand Takada Yukino. In the heart of Takada Battousai, there is nothing he can't do for Shiba Yoshigan.
Takada Yukino said calmly.
"not enough."
Hijikata Tosei's body was shaken, he raised his head and said.
"Please correct me, sir."
Takada Yukino's eyes flashed scarlet as she spoke slowly.
"Find out the way Governor Matsuda travels, intercept him on the street tomorrow, and kill the national traitor in public.
Starting from her, the shogunate security team members who participated in creating rumors were picked out one by one and killed one by one.
Write down their crimes clearly on the Tianzhu paper, so that everyone in the world will know that these unfaithful, unjust, unkind and unfilial things are not tolerated by heaven.
We will do justice for Heaven, and God will punish us! "
The Rensheng wolves showed bloodthirsty smiles and kowtowed to the ground together.
"Hi!"
———
Just as Takada Yukino and his team were collecting intelligence and preparing to take action again. The news that Nijo Imperial Palace will hold a council meeting tomorrow has also been sent to everyone.
Yiyin received the invitation and looked gloomy.
The news that Oda Nobunaga visited Ashikaga Yoshiaki spread widely.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki convened a council meeting at this time and invited himself, the great Odai, to participate. It seemed that both parties had reached a consensus and wanted to show off with him.
Yoshigan didn't know what idea Ise Sakyo gave Ashikaga Yoshiaki, but if Nijo Imperial Palace dared to show its cards, it must have someone to rely on.
News from Kanto will soon spread to nearby countries. Not only can Yoshigan not use the power of the Kanto vassals to scare the shogunate, but he also has to try to downplay the impact of the defeat in Kanto on himself.
He had to find another way and use other methods to support his confidence.
Thinking back to those days in Owari, when he could be shameless and do anything to survive, Yoshigami couldn't help but smile bitterly.
I originally thought that as life gets better and better, my status becomes higher and higher, I can put back the clothes I took off one by one, and act like a decent person.
But Yiyin wanted to be decent, but others refused to let him go. They had no bottom line and had to bully him, an honest man, just because they saw that he had the overall situation in mind and forced him into a state of embarrassment.
So bad, Yiyin finally let go and returned to the mentality of a weakling. Since everyone is shameless, I won’t hold it back and let’s compare who is more shameless.
"Kamoji Township!"
"Hi!"
"Send someone to the Hatakeyama Residence and ask His Highness Hatakeyama Takamasa to come and see you."
"Hi!"
Yoshigan looked at the back of the Kamao clan bowing and leaving, and smiled bitterly.
The Mibuchi family of Hosokawa was unreliable, and Ninagawa himself was unreliable. He actually wanted to help the prodigal daughter Hatakeyama Takamasa, whom he once despised, for help. He really went back further and further.
Yoshihiro's face was solemn. Tomorrow's review has no way out. It really needs someone like Hatakeyama Takamasa who dares to go to extremes.
———
The next day, the meeting hall of Nijo Imperial Palace was completely silent. The samurai warriors looked left and right, exchanging uneasiness in their eyes.
There are two seats on the main seat, one on the left and one on the right. Before Ashikaga Yoshiaki arrived, Yoshigan Shiba, who arrived first, sat on the left seat.
The island country inherited the rites of the Tang Dynasty and respected the left. Shiba Yiyin is a humble man, and this move is abrupt and somewhat meaningful.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki suddenly convened a council meeting, just after Oda Nobunaga came to see him. Everyone in the shogunate is not stupid, so they naturally have some feelings. Sibo Yiyin took the initiative to occupy the left seat, which was obviously tit for tat.
Sibo Yiyin closed his eyes and took good care of himself, while everyone in the audience had different thoughts.
Hosokawa Fujitaka looked at him with complicated eyes. She had received a hint from Ise Sadako and was going to launch it today.
Ninagawa himself lowered his head subconsciously. She was pretending to be deaf and mute these days, and she felt guilty towards Shiba Yoshigan.
Ise Sadakyo smiled and said nothing, while Hatakeyama Takamasa was eager to try, each with his own plans.
Outside the door, Ashikaga Yoshiaki finally appeared. All the concubines turned around and saluted the general.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki was stunned for a moment when he saw Yoshigan Shiba sitting in the left seat. Sibo Yiyin looked at her with indifferent eyes, feeling content and motionless.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki felt guilty and walked into the main seat from the middle aisle. She looked at Si Boyi's face, which was as sharp as a silver knife and an axe. He was really handsome with sharp eyebrows and starry eyes.
I am a beautiful woman, but there are no two days in the sky and no two kings in the earth. Don't blame me, the imperial family is ruthless and unjust, this is not what I want.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki murmured to himself, hardening his heart. She bowed deeply in front of the main seat, integrating her guilt for Shiba Yiyin into this bow.
"Da Yutai Suo, everything is fine."
Seeing how cautious she was, Yiyin also bowed in return.
"Master Gongfang, be well."
This time, Ashikaga Yoshiaki willingly bowed his head to Yoshigan Shiba and thanked him for supporting him in his rise to power, but it was also the last time.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki sat on the right seat and said to the ladies who were prostrating themselves.
"Everyone, get up."
"Hi!"
Ashikaga Yoshiaki glanced at Ise Sakyo and saw her nodding slightly, knowing in his heart that this was the moment when he saw her.
So Ashikaga Yoshiaki said.
“Today’s council meeting is due to the recent chaos in Kyoto’s castle town.
Yesterday, His Highness Oda came to see me, and he also criticized the chaos in the castle town.
Mr. Ise, why are there so many rumors in the castle town? It was you who proposed the formation of a security team, bypassing the Oda family's acting garrison officer, and taking direct charge of the castle town rumors.
But to this day, slanderous words and blasphemies against Odaisho are still heard in the castle towns and cannot be eradicated.
You must give an explanation to the shogunate! "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki spoke harshly to Ise Sakyuo, but his eyes quietly drifted towards Shiba Yoshigan beside him.
Yiyin sneered in his heart. Sure enough, he started with this matter, so it was a double act.
Ise Sakyo glanced at Yishina Shiba as if it was rare, and said nothing.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki snorted and said.
"If you have anything to say, just say it. Be honest and honest in the council meeting. Is there anything you can't say?"
After Ise Sakyo bowed, he sighed, showing his old age, which was pitiful.
"Master Gongfang, it's not that the shogunate security team is unwilling to do its best, it's just that everyone feels grievances.
It is an honor for the ladies of the security team to serve the shogunate and clean up the slanderers of the Odai. It’s just that everything must be dealt with on its own merits. "
Ise Sadakyo glanced at Shiba Yoshigan, with respect on his face and a hint of fear.
Yiyin praised her acting skills. She is worthy of being an experienced actress who has been immersed in the shogunate for many years. This micro-expression is enough for me to learn for ten years.
He smiled slightly and said.
"Ise-sama, what do you always see me doing? Am I hindering you from doing things?"
Ise Sada bowed.
"I don't dare, because the Odai is wise and will not hinder the shogunate's concubines from doing their jobs.
But a few days ago, there was a maniac who hindered the security team from arresting those who spread rumors on the street, and brutally killed a member of the security team, Ji Ji.
This person's name is Takada Yukino. Does Oitaisho have any impressions? "
Before Ise Sadakyu finished speaking, there was a scene behind him where the minister suddenly burst into tears.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki stood on his head and cursed.
"Presumptuous! Who is so dissolute and unbecoming in the Council?"
The man kowtowed to the ground and choked with sobs.
"Your Majesty, Matsuda, has behaved inappropriately before the Emperor. Please punish me, Your Excellency."
Ise Sakyo sighed.
"This is the mother of the murdered Ji Ji. She has been in a daze these days after hearing that her beloved daughter was murdered.
If you hear me mention this again today, you will inevitably lose control of your emotions, so I would like to ask the general to be accommodating. "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki looked sympathetic and nodded.
"I see, then I won't pursue it. Oh, what do you think, Odaisho?"
Spo Yiyin is disdainful, let me see? I see Nima b.
He smiled and said nothing, but looked back at Ashikaga Yoshiaki coldly. Ashikaga Yoshiaki asked for trouble, coughed, and continued to ask questions.
"Mr. Ise, the rumors in the castle town are out of control, just because the security team killed someone?
absurd! It is common for warrior Ji to die in battle and to be wrapped in horse leather. How could he stop moving forward because of the death of just one person? "
Ise Sadao said helplessly.
“Life is impermanent, life and death are destined.
But the murderer escaped, but the Dayutai Institute was reluctant to give an explanation to the deceased, which made everyone in the security team feel chilled.
The concubines were not interested in doing anything, and the Oda family was not familiar with the castle town of Kyoto and could not help. This rumor is so widespread that there is nothing to be done about it. "
After Ise Sakyo finished speaking, he looked at Yoshigoshi with a sad face.
Yoshigan had already guessed that the Ise Sadato would definitely use Yukino's murder to condemn him from the moral high ground.
She was an old man in the shogunate, and she knew very well that Ashikaga Yoshiteru and Shiba Yoshigan killed people in the imperial palace for Yukino, and they almost turned over the table.
She knew how much Yiyin cared about Yukino, so it would be strange not to make a fuss about this matter.
Yukino, this idiot, ran away to who knows where in order to help the Shiba family get out of a passive situation. However, Yiyin rejected her suggestion and resolutely took over the matter.
Although Yukino ran away, Yoshigami didn't admit that she ran away, so she was still a part of the Shiba family. The shogunate did not dare to issue orders for arrest and execution without authorization. She would be safe outside.
Yoshigan did not admit that Yukino ran away, so he naturally took the blame for the murder of Samurai Hime from the security team. Ise Sakyo used this to attack, in order to create an atmosphere where the ministers would be sad and share the same hatred.
But Yiyin was very curious, and this incident alone could not defeat him.
The spread of rumors only ruined my chastity. Yiyin doesn't care about chastity at all. Anyway, he has long been determined to take over the dove's nest, and sooner or later he will be destined to be a slut.
It doesn't matter whether he gets scolded a few days early or a few days later. Anyway, he won't lose a piece of meat.
As for the dissatisfaction of the ministers, these soft-footed shrimps cannot defeat themselves, so how can they dare to show their teeth at them?
What Yoshigine is curious about is what Ise Sadakyu will do next, and what purpose does she want to help Ashikaga Yoshiaki achieve?
Seeing that Yi Gin didn't answer and just looked at him coldly, Ise Sadakyu smiled.
Because of the noble status of the Imperial Palace, he did not speak. The pressure from the ministers alone could not force him to submit.
Ise Sakyo looked at Ninagawa Makoyo who was cowering behind and pretending to be stupid, feeling contempt in his heart.
Someone from the shogunate group died, and everyone united to ask Oitai for an explanation. The most uncomfortable thing was this pro-Spo's fence-sitter. She didn't dare to come out to help Siba Yiyin settle the matter.
Ise Sakyo's old face turned into a chrysanthemum smile and sighed.
“The Odaisho was unwilling to uphold justice, and rumors continued to spread in the castle town, even affecting the reputation of the Ashikaga Shogun family.
Those rumors have ruined not only your reputation, but also the reputation of your ancestors, including the reputation of the Ashikaga Shogun family governor. I beg the Odaisho to think twice. "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki shook his head and said nothing. Yoshigan knew in his heart that this was giving Ashikaga Yoshiaki an excuse to make trouble and use the Ashikaga General's family to suppress him.
The three major forces of the shogunate are the Ashikaga Shogun, the shogunate, and local powerful factions. Then let’s see. .
Ise Sadako's eyes turned to Hosokawa Fujitaka, a look that made her realize.
Hosokawa Fujitaka's breathing suddenly became heavier, and she was not without regrets in her heart. But at this moment, she still didn't want to give up this last chance to tie the knot with Shiba Yiyin.
Glancing at his mother Hosokawa Motonsune sitting in front, Hosokawa Fujitaka muttered an apology to himself. These days, she has been fooling her mother and wooing her sister just for this moment.
Hosokawa Fujitakaichi gritted his teeth, stamped his feet, and did it! Success or failure depends on this!
