Yagyu Muneniki glanced at Ninagawa Makoyo and Hatakeyama Takamasa who were sitting there, thinking that they would know about this sooner or later, and there was no need to hide it, so he spoke directly.
"Today after the shogunate council meeting, Lord Matsuda, who was acting as a servant, was attacked outside the Sakurada Gate, and he was killed along with his entourage.
Lord Matsuda's head was hung on the memorial arch above Sakurada Gate. "
"What!"
The expressions of the three people changed drastically at the same time.
Those sitting here are all senior officials of the shogunate, and they know very well what this incident means at this point in time, for the various shogunate families who are hesitating to take sides.
Yoshigami immediately thought of Takada Yukino, this girl is really a troublemaker!
Hatakeyama Takamasa glanced at Shiba Yoshigan's face and saw that he was shocked and didn't seem to be faking. It seemed that this murder was not deliberately arranged by him. However, the person who committed the crime must have something to do with the Spo family.
Ninagawa Makoto was the most panicked. Like Yoshigan, the first thing she thought of was Takada Yukino, the cold-blooded swordsman.
The bloody murder case in the Gosho sword room was so loud that Lisbo almost fell out. A few days ago, Takada Yukino killed someone in public in the castle town. This person has always been audacious.
If the murder outside Sakurada Gate was committed by Yukino Takada, it would be very detrimental to Ninagawa's plans.
Nowadays, most people in the shogunate still maintain an ambiguous attitude towards the conflict between Yoshihiro Shiba and Yoshiaki Ashikaga.
But Yukino Takada killed people again and again in the capital, which was very taboo. At the foot of Kyoto, the center of the shogunate, the most fearful person is this kind of scoundrel who pays blood for blood.
Political struggle is all about compromise, and physical destruction can occur at every turn. So do these political animals in the shogunate still have a sense of security?
Killing is not their strong point, using the shogunate's game rules to make profits is what they are best at.
Takada Yukino's behavior of speaking with a sword and intimidating the shogunate must not be tolerated.
If she succeeds this time, others will follow her example in the future. Those pampered losers in the shogunate are really not enough to kill the foreign ministers several times.
Ninagawa's eyes turned to Yoshigan, and she was sweating profusely, but she was a person who had made mistakes, and it was really inconvenient for her to speak at this time.
Yiyin was confused and didn't know what to say. He picked up the tea soup on the table, took a sip and said.
"I'm tired. That's it for today."
Seeing Yiyin serving tea to see the guests off, the two of them also understood the situation and bowed to say goodbye.
When the Kamao clan sent the two people out, Yoshigami looked at Yagyu Munenomi and said through gritted teeth.
"Please tell me clearly what that little girl did."
Yagyu Munenomi held up a piece of Tenchu Paper with both hands, and Yoshigan looked at it while listening to her talk about the situation at that time.
Hearing that Yagyu Munenuki went to the scene with Yagyu Muneni, Yoshigan asked seemingly casually.
"After you came to Beijing, you first went to Yagyu Sogan?"
Yagyu Munomi felt awe-struck in his heart and bowed solemnly.
"Hi! My mother was dismissed from her previous job, and I was the one supporting the Yagyu people in Kyoto.
When I returned to Beijing this time, I went to my mother first, just to make it clear to her. All subsidies I provide to the people of Kyoto will be cut off. "
Yoshigami looked up at Yagyu Munenomi and asked.
"cut off?"
Yagyu Munaki kowtowed to the ground and said firmly.
"Hey! Peking University and the Yagyu family are the eagle dogs of the Odaisho, and they should not be involved with outsiders.
I just made a complete settlement of the mistakes I made before. "
Yiyin glanced at her.
"That one is your mother. Blood is thicker than water. There is no need for you to do this."
"The Yagyu group only has Odaisho in their eyes, nothing else!"
Yiyin nodded and said.
"As you wish."
He focused on the paper in his hand and asked.
"What's the origin of this wolf?"
Yagyu Munaki turned his eyes and hesitated. Yiyin glanced at her, his eyes a little cold, which made her shiver.
"Reporting to the Grand Imperial Office, as far as I know, Mibu Lang is a subordinate of Lord Takada Haruno."
Yiyin asked with a frown.
"When did Yangno have his own tribe?"
Yagyu Munenomi knew that by saying this, she would definitely offend the Takada sisters, but now, she could only bite the bullet and tell what she knew.
“The situation in Sakai Port is complicated, and the Shinsengumi’s ten Hime warriors seem to be not enough.
Master Takada Haruno recruited dozens of swordsman rono to work for him in Mibu Village near Sakai Port. They are Mibu wolves. "
Yoshigami breathed out a deep breath. He had always thought that Takada Haruno was only specialized in business, but he didn't expect that she would recruit such a group of powerful swordsmen. Sure enough, money can speak to the gods.
With the commercial advantages of the Hokuriku Road trade route, coupled with this group of desperadoes, Yoshigan suddenly felt that Takada Harano's power was too great, which was a bit irritating.
She is in charge of a large amount of money, food and supplies, and also wants to bribe a large number of swordsmen to serve as dead soldiers. What exactly does she want to do?
As a superior, Yiyin's sensitive nerves were touched. Regardless of whether Takada Haruno has different intentions, she clearly has the capital to do evil.
Thinking of that girl's obsession with him, Yiyin could not help but worry that one day she would become jealous and secretly engage in assassination, causing a bloody storm in Sibo's family.
Thinking of the disobedient Yukino Takada, and the sister who was doing everything for her, Yoshigami felt his head hurt.
He held back his anger and said in a deep voice.
"Send an envoy to Sakai Port and ask Takada Yono to come to Kyoto to meet me! Immediately!"
"Hi!"
"Also, let Mr. Bai Di put down what he is doing and come to Kyoto.
Together with her, mobilize all the power of the Yagyu Group and the Secrecy Group in Beijing to find this dead girl Yukino Takada!
Find her and her Mibuwolves, stop them from continuing to commit murder, and bring Takada Yukino back to me!
Tell that girl, I'm really angry! If she disobeys me and comes back, I never want to see her again in my life! "
Yagyu Munomi bowed solemnly and accepted the order, smiling bitterly in his heart.
Da Ootaisuo was angry every time, but his tone was caring. How could the people below him be free to do things?
If the little ancestor Takada Yukino disobeys, will they dare to use force? If they really hurt Takada Yukino, they might end up in trouble and be hated by Ootai.
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Two flowers bloom, one on each side.
People on Yoshihiro Shiba's side are worried that Takada Yukino's chaos will intensify conflicts. Why aren't the people on Ashikaga Yoshiaki's side afraid? Except of course Ise Sakyo.
While Yagyu Muneki was reporting the situation to Yoshigan, Yagyu Munegan on the other side was also rushing into the Nijo Imperial Palace to report the specific details of the case to Ashikaga Yoshiaki.
When Yagyu Soen arrived, Ashikaga Yoshiaki was already a little impatient with the wait. Ise Sadakyo, Wada Weimasa, and Niki Yoshimasa who were sitting with him had different expressions.
Ise Sadakyu's face was particularly ugly, and Ashikaga Yoshiaki's attitude towards her was already very rude.
Being despised by such a political idiot, Ise Sakyo also has an old face and no place to show it. But now she has no choice but to face it shamelessly.
A murder occurred outside Sakurada Gate, which made the desperate Ise Sadakyo grasp at the life-saving straw and nervously looked at Yagyu Sogan who came in.
Yagyu Soen was still saluting, and Ashikaga Yoshiaki couldn't help but ask.
"what is going on?"
Yagyu Zong said seriously.
"Ms. Matsuda was ambushed. None of the six people in the group were spared. She herself was hung on a memorial arch."
Ashikaga Yoshiaki's face turned pale, and Ise Sakyo was already shouting.
"Unheard of! Absolutely ridiculous!
Sakurada Gate is only one block away from Nijo Imperial Palace. These people are really crazy! "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki was so excited by her words that he became serious.
"Find out who did it?"
Yagyu Soen held up a piece of Tenchu paper with both hands. Ashikaga Yoshiaki read it carefully, raised his head and said in confusion.
"Renshenglang? Who is he?"
Yagyu Soyan hesitated and said.
"Your Majesty is still investigating."
Ise Sadakyo on the side saw that she had a different expression and said neither yin nor yang.
"Lord Yagyu, you can't hide anything in front of the general."
Ashikaga Yoshiaki subconsciously stared at Yagyu Muneyan, making her complain secretly.
"Of course I will not lie to you!
It’s just that some things have not yet been clarified and we cannot draw any conclusions. "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki asked.
"Is there any clue?"
Yagyu Soyan had no choice but to answer.
"Some people saw that the person who did it looked like Takada Yukino, but it was just an isolated evidence and has not been verified.
In addition, I looked at Lord Matsuda’s fallen horse. The horse's head was cut off cleanly and neatly, which is indispensable for a famous swordsman. "
Ise Sadaoka nodded and rushed to draw a conclusion for her.
"It is indeed Takada Yukino. She has outstanding swordsmanship and has the famous sword Mikazuki Munechika given by her ancestors. She must be responsible for the ambush and killing."
Seeing Ise Sadakyo acting like a mad dog biting, Wada Weimasa couldn't help but narrowed his eyes and said.
"Mr. Ise, isn't it a little too hasty to make an assertion based on a single piece of evidence and a single wound?"
Ise Sadakyo glanced at Wada Weimasa. Ninagawa's crying made these followers of Ashikaga Yoshiteru very embarrassed. They really didn't want another conflict between the Ashikaga family and Shiba Yoshigan.
But Ise Sadao was not good enough, and she had already run out of ideas. Looking at Ashikaga Yoshiaki who was still hesitating, she knew that she had to convince Ashikaga Yoshiaki, otherwise her whole family would be killed sooner or later.
"Lord Gongfang, you see, the facts are before your eyes, but some people don't want to believe it."
Wada Weimasa looked ugly, but at this time Ise Sakyo no longer cared about offending the Ashikaga minister, she had to find a way to survive first.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki glanced at Wada Weimasa and said.
"Sir Ise, your words are serious."
Ise Sadaoka planned for her and was always confident. Ashikaga Yoshiaki also thought that the morning review could give the final word and deal with Yoshihiro Shiba.
Who knows, the result is really embarrassing.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki inevitably panics when he thinks of the consequences of a complete breakup with Shiba Yoshigan.
She was actually very in awe of the Odaisuo who supported her to rise to power. Ise Sadakyu's inability to do things well caused her value in her heart to drop rapidly and she became disgusting.
Ise Sakyo ignored Ashikaga Yoshiaki's indifference and said to himself.
"Master Gongfang, what happened outside Sakurada Gate is extraordinary.
First, it is not far from the Nijo Imperial Palace. Today they can ambush the Sakurada Gate, but I can’t imagine what these arrogant thieves will do tomorrow.
If they continue to kill the shogunate, how will the shogunate lose face? Where is the authority? Sir, how can we guarantee your safety? "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki's heart tightened. This group of desperadoes who wantonly killed people were attacking not far from him. He really couldn't tolerate it.
Seeing her move, Ise Sadakyo struck while the iron was hot.
"Secondly, the Odaisho has turned against us. At this time, there was a murder outside the Sakurada Gate. We dare not take a strong stance. What will the shogunate think?
If Mr. Gongfang cannot express his views, they will succumb to the Otaisuo. How can you still exercise the power of the general? "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki glared at Ise Sadakya bitterly and thought to himself.
What us? Who are we with you? If it weren't for you, how could today's review have been so chaotic that it couldn't end, causing myself and Shiba Yiyin to completely fall out with each other.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki did not reflect on himself and just blamed Ise Sakyo. She had been so excited before that she wanted to drive away Yoshigan Shiba and monopolize the glory of the Ashikaga family.
But after the council suffered a setback, she began to think about the possibility of failure, and then she realized what she was afraid of.
In fact, Ise Sadakyo also looked down on this general who was tough on the outside and soft on the inside, but she still needed the support of Ashikaga Yoshiaki, so he patiently explained to her.
“Thirdly, Master Matsuda’s tragic death is an excellent opportunity.
The shogunate families will never tolerate this kind of behavior that causes bloodshed and intimidation in Kyoto. We can unite all families to put pressure on the Odaisho. "
Wada Weimasa couldn't bear to listen and said sternly.
"Lord Ise! What's the point of continuing to make trouble like this?
Hosokawa Mototsune slapped Hosokawa Fujitaka in public after the council meeting. You know what this means!
Your remarriage plan has failed. The Hosokawa Mibuchi family will no longer interfere with the dispute between the general and Odaisho. Please face the reality!
You want to use the murder outside the Sakurada Gate as an excuse to unite the various shogunate families to question the Odaisho. What result do you want to get? Aren't you afraid of intensifying conflicts and really annoying Da Yutai?
Yes, you are not afraid! You don't care about anything anymore, but Lord Gongfang still needs to consider the future of the shogunate! "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki, who was a little moved by what Ise Sadakyu said just now, turned to look at the angry Wada Weimasa.
She had never seen this retainer with a background in diplomacy be so out of sorts, she comforted him.
"Wada-ji, please be patient and say what you have to say."
Wada Weimasa was really cornered by Ise Sadakyo and had to come out and curse others.
Previously, Ise Sadakyo planned to remarry Yoshihiro Shiba. Although this was outrageous, Ashikaga Yoshiaki was keen on it, and she was unwilling to offend the new general who had just succeeded. She ignored the matter and ignored it.
Wada Weizheng really didn't expect that this matter would turn into such a mess.
At today's council meeting, Yoshigan Shiba's patience was obviously at its limit, and he fought back with all his might. Takamasa Hatakeyama and Makoto Ninagawa had clearly taken sides.
At this time, what the Ashikaga family needs to do most is to ease the situation, rather than continue to force Yoshihiro Shiba to get things done.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki is nothing. If she wasn't from a good background, she wouldn't be worthy of carrying Yoshigami Shiba's shoes based on her ability.
At this time, Ise Sadakyo was still provoking and stirring up trouble. He really wanted to drag Wada Weimasa and other Ashikaga ministers who were waiting and watching into the water!
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