The originally stable power ranking of the Hosokawa and Mibuchi families has indeed run into trouble.
This matter was brought out by Akechi Mitsuhide's words, and Hosokawa Fujitaka couldn't help but glare at her, which even revealed his lack of confidence.
Thinking of Akechi Mitsuhide's repeated provocations and Shiba Yoshigan's disgust for him, Hosokawa Fujitaka couldn't help but feel sad.
Who knows the pain and sourness in her heart that she has been extremely intelligent since she was a child and has been regarded as the proud daughter of heaven?
All these troubles stem from the word love, which is really a bad fate.
Akechi Mitsuhide was not gloating about others' misfortune as Hosokawa Fujitaka thought, but instead felt vigilant.
Hosokawa Fujitaka was trapped in love, and it was Akechi Mitsuhide who seduced and entangled him step by step until now, in order to use the strategy of occupying the magpie's nest to swallow up the Hosokawa Mibuchi family in the future.
Akechi Mitsuhide knew very well the abilities of Hosokawa Fujitaka, and Mibuchi Fujihide was far inferior to her. But even if Mibuchi Fujihide's talents are useful, Akechi Mitsuhide will not spend any effort on others.
Hosokawa Fujitaka and Akechi Mitsuhide were close friends at that time and had a deep friendship. Akechi Mitsuhide, why should he abandon the near and look for someone far away and look for someone else?
Introducing Shiba Yoshigan into the arms of Hosokawa Fujitaka, Akechi Mitsuhide could barely accept it. It would make her feel sick to be a turtle mother one more time.
In this case, seeing that Hosokawa Fujitaka's position in the Hosokawa Mibuchi family was threatened by Mibuchi Fujihide, Akechi Mitsuhide certainly wanted to help Hosokawa Fujitaka to gain a firm foothold.
Hosokawa Motonsune didn't know that Mitsuhide Akechi had long been interested in the Hosokawa Miyuki family. She invited Mitsuhide Akechi over this time because she had her own concerns.
At this time, seeing Akechi Mitsuhide politely congratulated him, although he was a little embarrassed, he still smiled.
“It is a blessing for the Hosokawa Mibuchi family that Mr. Kokata values Fujihide and entrusts him with important responsibilities.
We are valued by the shogunate, so we should devote ourselves to sharing the worries of the shogunate.
This time I invite Akechi-sama to come here, and I also want to ask for advice. What does the Odaisho think of the Miyoshi crusade jointly launched by the shogunate and the Oda family? "
Akechi Mitsuhide was thinking about how to help Hosokawa Fujitaka. Hearing Hosokawa Motonsune's temptation, he smiled and answered.
"My master has become a monk and cultivated in Jinduo Hall, and it is no longer convenient for the outside world to call him Dagodaisuo.
Regarding matters related to the shogunate, the Lord did not want to talk too much, which would attract criticism. But as an elder of the Genji family, the head of my family has natural responsibilities towards the shogunate.
Regarding the shogunate's desire to avenge their ancestors and attack the Miyoshi family. The Lord is very relieved to hear this, and the Si Bo family must support it. "
Hosokawa Motonsune glanced at Mibuchi Haru, both of them had disappointment in their eyes.
Akechi Mitsuhide is very slippery, far less kind and easy to deal with than Yoshihiro Shiba. She seemed to have said everything, but the Hosokawa Mibuchi family could not get any useful information.
Yoshigan Shiba was also very powerful. Seeing that things in Kyoto could not be done, he retreated in order to advance and became a monk to avoid a direct conflict with Ashikaga Yoshiaki.
Although he gave up his status as a direct descendant of the Genji family in Kawachi, he used the royal white flag of Hachiman Taimu as a token and claimed to be the elder of the Genji family, which made Ashikaga Yoshiaki suffer a loss.
The direct descendant of the Genji in Kawachi, the elder of the Genji, the pillar of the samurai family, and the general of the conquering barbarians were originally the four-in-one title of Ashikaga shogun, which was promoted step by step.
Now, an elder Genji was forced to be ripped off by Yoshigan Shiba, leaving Ashikaga Yoshiaki to face the embarrassment of missing one of the three.
As for Ashikaga Yoshiaki, it was hard to say anything. Just because she looked too ugly, he secretly plotted to force the pretty widow Yoshigan Shiba out of the Ashikaga family, which triggered Yoshigan Shiba's counterattack.
The martial arts all over the world were happy to see the jokes of her unjust general, so she got the name of the Genji elder of Shiba Yiyin, and all the ladies agreed.
This is also an important reason why Ashikaga Yoshiaki finally decided to cooperate with Oda Nobunaga.
Conflicts within the shogunate were fierce, and Ashikaga Yoshiaki was unjust. Only by fighting external battles and exporting conflicts can she use the results of the battle to re-establish her prestige as a new general.
Akechi Mitsuhide shouted that he supported the shogunate, but he put the name of the Genji elder of Yoshigan Shiba in front of his head. He clearly meant that the Ashikaga family and the Shiba family had no boundaries, so don't mess with the Shiba family.
Hosokawa Motonsune was in a dilemma.
Because of Hosokawa Fujitaka's petty actions, Shiba Yoshigan was very dissatisfied with the Hosokawa Mibuchi family.
Even though in the end, Sibo Yiyin reluctantly forgave the two families, it was difficult to reconcile the broken mirror, and the relationship between the two families and the Sibo family was no longer what it used to be.
Moreover, now that the Shiba family is staying in Kyoto to negotiate with the shogunate, Mitsuhide Akechi, a dark-hearted fox, cannot use the special relationship between Haruhiro Mibuchi and Yoshihiro Shiba, making the two families even more passive.
Hosokawa Motonsune thought for a while and said.
"What Akechi-sama said is right. The death of the ancestors was a disaster for the shogunate, and it also caused Tsutado-den to lose his lover.
We and other local powerful factions in the shogunate are united, and the sorrow of Tsutado-den is the sorrow of all of us.
In this Miyoshi expedition, we must put Tsudo-don’s will first, obey Tsudo-don’s orders, and fight to avenge our ancestors. "
Hosokawa Motonsune no longer wants her old face. She knows that both Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Oda Nobunaga want to take advantage of the Hosokawa Mibuchi family.
But compared to them, Hosokawa Motonsune still believes in Shiba Yigen's character more.
Even if the Hosokawa Mibuchi family sticks to it, they still have to stick to the brand of a local powerful group and stay under the banner of Shiba Yiyin.
Everyone is a samurai family of the shogunate, and the Hosokawa Mibuchi family will certainly contribute to Miyoshi's conquest. However, she followed Tsudaden's orders one by one just to find reasons for her future autonomy.
Yu Gong, Shiba Yoshigan is the leader of the local powerful faction. Ashikaga Yoshiaki will not go beyond Shiba Yoshigan and force the Hosokawa Mibuchi family to act unless he wants to quarrel with him.
Privately speaking, the shogunate sent troops to avenge Shiba Yigen's wife, so he couldn't help but give Shiba Yigen some face, right?
As long as there is room for negotiation, the Hosokawa Mibuchi family will have room for maneuver and will not be used as cannon fodder by the shogunate and the Oda family.
Akechi Mitsuhide certainly understands Hosokawa Motonsune's thoughts, and she is also happy to see this.
The Hosokawa Mibuchi family felt external pressure and were willing to take the initiative to move closer to the Shiba family, which was conducive to the unity of local powerful factions.
This is a good thing for the Spo family.
Akechi Mitsuhide said.
"His Royal Highness Hosokawa understands the great righteousness, and I admire you for that.
As His Highness said, local powerful factions are united and united in one heart and one mind. I just have something to do here, and I would like to ask the Hosokawa Mibuchi family for help. "
Hosokawa Motonsune narrowed his eyes slightly.
"But it doesn't matter."
Akechi Mitsuhide smiled slightly and said.
"His Majesty Hatakeyama is resolute and resolute, and his actions are highly praised by my master. Before he retired from his residence and returned to the throne, I once said that His Highness Hatakeyama has management talents that can be put to great use.
I thought, since we are all local powerful factions, why not the three of us jointly submit a letter to beg the public to approve this matter.
After all, it is not a good thing for the position of leader to remain vacant for a long time. His highness Hatakeyama's family status is enough to take on this responsibility, and we can help him. "
Akechi Mitsuhide rebelled against an army, which made the faces of Hosokawa Mibuchi and other ladies stiffen. The meaning behind these words was profound.
Is Hatakeyama Takamasa’s stance firm? More than firm, he is simply a mad dog.
When Yoshihiro Saba was in Beijing, Takamasa Hatakeyama was his strongest supporter. It is not surprising that Yoshihiro Shiba reciprocated and asked Hatakeyama Takamasa to take charge.
But when Mitsuhide Akechi mentioned the matter in front of the Hosokawa Mibuchi family, the taste changed.
Hatakeyama Takamasa was expelled from Minamikawachi by Yusa Nobuyoshi. As a subordinate, Mibuchi Fujihide not only did not step forward, but even turned around and suppressed Hatakeyama Takamasa in an attempt to calm the incident.
If Yoshigan Shiba hadn't come back quickly enough, Hatakeyama Takamasa would have suffered much more. How could this mad dog not hold a grudge?
If Hatakeyama Takamasa becomes the leader of the shogunate, she will most likely embarrass Mibuchi Fujihide.
But Akechi Mitsuhide's words have blocked the escape route of the Hosokawa Mibuchi family. Don't you think that the powerful local factions are in the same spirit?
Don't just shout slogans, get some benefits. Helping Hatakeyama Takamasa become the leader of the shogunate was even a statement from the Hosokawa Mibuchi family.
Hosokawa Motonsune frowned in thought.
Once the Hosokawa Mibuchi family expresses its stance, Ashikaga Yoshiaki will most likely agree to Hatakeyama Takamasa's leadership. After all, today's Hatakeyama clan has long been in decline and has no ability to threaten the Ashikaga Shogun family.
There is no problem in giving a false name. Anyway, there are many shabby people in the shogunate who hold empty positions.
However, the three families of Shiba Hosokawa and Mibuchi jointly submitted a letter, plus the nominated Hatakeyama family. This is a signal that the local powerful factions of the shogunate are reuniting and making a comeback. Can Ashikaga Yoshiaki feel comfortable?
Hosokawa Motonsune thought for a moment and laughed to himself.
It is impossible for one family to take advantage of all the benefits in the world. The current predicament of the Hosokawa Mibuchi family is because they too want to sit on the fence and take advantage, and as a result, they become inhumane inside and outside.
This time, she decided to stand firm.
Hosokawa Motonsune said solemnly.
"Don't worry, Akechi Mitsuhide, Your Highness Hatakeyama is a member of our local powerful faction. If we don't support her, who else can we support?
I will write the document of the memorial and send it to you for review and stamp. I will present the memorial at the same time and ask for your permission. "
Akechi Mitsuhide nodded and said with satisfaction.
"Your Majesty Hosokawa is interested."
Her peripheral vision briefly glanced at Hosokawa Fujitaka next to her, which was also a gesture to give her old friend a hand.
Hosokawa Fujitaka was offended by Shiba Yoshigan, and Mibuchi Fujihide was offended by Hatakeyama Takamasa. On the surface, Hosokawa Fujitaka was more miserable, but in fact he was not.
Sibo Yiyin is kind and reasonable, and treats things rather than people. Hatakeyama Gaozheng has an extreme temperament, and he will retaliate when something happens.
As the old saying goes, it is better to offend a gentleman than a villain. Mibuchi Fujihide offended Hatakeyama Takamasa so much, how could he have a good life?
As for Hosokawa Fujitaka, who was secretly assisted by Akechi Mitsuhide, he was already on the list of the Project to occupy the Magpie Nest. Yoshigan Shiba also knew about it, so naturally he would not argue with her anymore.
The two concubines of Hosokawa Mibuchi seem to be having a hard time, but the inner difference is huge.
Secretly asking Hosokawa Fujitaka to give him a hand, Akechi Mitsuhide continued to play with Hosokawa Motoki without any emotion until he said goodbye and left.
After Akechi Mitsuhide left, Hosokawa Fujitaka and Mibuchi Fujihide looked at each other and then looked away.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki took out a huge bargaining chip, and Mibuchi Fujihide must show something. What the Hosokawa and Mibuchi families do in the end is one thing. She must have the attitude of Mibuchi and Fujihide who care about the shogunate.
Now that Fushimi Castle is in hand, it cannot be spit out again. Hosokawa Motonsune and Mibuchi Haruka can also understand Mibuchi Fujihide's statement of support for the general.
But Hosokawa Fujitaka was in trouble. Mibuchi Fujie was originally her eldest sister, but now her strength has greatly increased, and she has the momentum to overpower her.
In both public and private matters, it is impossible for Hosokawa Fujitaka to admit defeat. The Izumi-Hosokawa family must be the helmsman of the Hosokawa-Mibuchi family alliance. This is the bottom line that cannot be questioned.
Although Hosokawa Motonsune and Mibuchi Haru cannot take sides openly, for the sake of the future stability of the two families, they must side with Hosokawa Fujitaka.
All four people present understood this.
But I understand that the two families want the benefits of Fushimi Castle, and Mibuchi Fujihide's personal ambitions are also about to move.
The good days of tacit understanding are still to come.
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No matter how balanced and coordinated the Hosokawa Mibuchi family is.
Akechi Mitsuhide just returned to Shiba's residence and learned that Hatakeyama Takamasa and Ninagawa Makoto had been waiting for him for a long time.
She smiled slightly and immediately went to the meeting hall to meet these two pillars of the shogunate.
In the meeting hall, Hatakeyama Takamasa and Ninagawa Makoto were sitting on each side, both looking very bad. When they saw movement outside the door, they both looked at the sliding door.
Akechi Mitsuhide opened the door and walked in, smiling and saluting.
"I don't know, it's really rude for you two to come here."
After the two returned the greeting, the three of them sat separately.
After a long silence, Ninagawa Makoyo took the lead and spoke.
"Akechi-sama, does he know today's news from the shogunate?"
Akechi Mitsuhide said.
"I just came back from His Highness Hosokawa Mototsune, and I never heard her mention that there is a council meeting in the shogunate today?"
Ninagawa Makoyo said.
“Today, the Lord Gongfang decided to recruit people for discussion at short notice, and not many people participated.
After the adoption of the Rakuchu Legal System, His Highness Oda appointed Hashiba Hideyoshi, the current acting garrison officer of Kyoto, to assume the post of garrison of Kyoto.
As for Lord Gongfang, today I am asking you to serve as the Kyoto garrison nominated by the shogunate. "
Akechi Mitsuhide raised an eyebrow. She really didn't expect Ashikaga Yoshiaki to do this. Did the new general really regard her, a retainer of Spo, as one of his own?
She thought for a moment and said.
"I'm flattered that Mr. Gongfang takes such notice."
Ninagawa pursed her lips and said nothing. Her current situation was not good.
The whole family of Ise Sakyo was killed, and the famous family that had dominated the shogunate for more than a hundred years lost its roots in the Ise family in Kyoto.
Although the Ninagawa family temporarily took control of the shogunate group and the government office as acting official of the government office, they have not yet seen the benefits, only a mess.
The shogunate's income managed by the government office is mainly divided into three parts.
First, local martial arts families donated money. The second one is the enshrinement of the shogunate in his territory, and the third one is the commercial tax in the castle town of Kyoto.
Miyoshi went to Luo and completely overturned the arrogance of the shogunate.
After the beginning of spring, the donations from local martial arts families were almost zero. Except for the Oda family who is waiting for the Kamirotake family to take action, everyone else is waiting and watching.
The Miyoshi family and the Shangluo coalition went to war in Shancheng Country. Although the fighting did not last long, before the war, the Miyoshi family stationed in Shancheng Country and searched for military supplies, causing heavy losses to the shogunate's territory.
The ministers were complaining endlessly, and as the new leader, Ninagawa himself had no time to comfort them. Are you still asking for money and food? Stop dreaming!
As for the castle towns of Kyoto, they were the focus of the Miyoshi family's plunder. The townspeople are scattered, business is withering, and this year's commercial taxes are probably hopeless.
Today's shogunate's finances are, to put it mildly, a mess, it's a nightmare.
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