Oda Nobunaga deliberately wanted to overthrow the three guardians of Settsu and gave Ashikaga Yoshiaki a hard slap in the face to make her realize the reality of the decline of the shogunate.
On the other hand, she is about to conduct her second Ise expedition, completing the expedition that was abandoned halfway due to the Kyoto Incident.
Under the tremendous pressure of Oda Nobunaga, the Kitaise samurai family, who was instigated by Ashikaga Yoshiaki and was ready to move, once again settled down.
And Oda Nobunaga's goal is not just to suppress the rat-and-snake losers like Northern Ise. She came this time to work hard and bring Southern Ise into her sphere of influence.
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Sibo Yiyin acted cautiously, but when he felt aggrieved, he gave others a way out and left room for each other.
Everything was done according to the traditional rules of the Wu family. Although the injured person was depressed, he was also sincerely convinced and knew where the bottom line of damage was.
Oda Nobunaga was determined to forge ahead without any scruples. It seemed that the general trend was unstoppable. But rabbits know how to bite people when they are anxious, let alone the violent and unruly Wu family?
Out to mix, sooner or later have to repay. Since ancient times, most of the reformers have not ended well because of the hatred and backlash of vested interests.
Even if the reform is successful, it will only be a new group of vested interests that replace the old ones and are willing to uphold the new laws and systems. Who really cares about the life and death of the reformers themselves?
In the end, it turned into a brushstroke in history books, leaving it for future generations to enjoy after dinner.
As for what has changed, human nature has never changed, history is just a cycle, and the only constant is the pursuit of profit.
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In Minami Ise, Okouchi Castle, two Hime samurai stood in the courtyard of the residence, holding bamboo swords and facing each other.
One of the old women was energetic, her hair was neatly combed, and her eyes were bright. Holding a bamboo sword in her hand, she suddenly strode forward and slashed at the wrist of the warrior Ji opposite her.
The warrior Ji on the opposite side did not retreat but instead advanced. He missed the incoming bamboo sword and stabbed the old woman's throat. The tip of the sword did not stop until it was just a square inch away.
Looking at the bamboo sword in her throat, the old woman dropped the bamboo sword in her hand bitterly. Both parties took a step back and bowed.
The old woman said unhappily.
"It's really a crooked way. The bamboo sword invented by the old man Shangquan has a very bad feel and is not easy to use.
Xin Yinliu is famous all over the world for her unique sexual skills, and she is proud of her own sect. How can she be regarded as a heroic heroine?
As a Ji warrior, he should fight with real swords and spears. This is the right way for martial arts duels. "
Ji Ji, the warrior opposite, smiled slightly. He had long been accustomed to the old woman's behavior of refusing to admit defeat and making excuses.
This old woman was Takeda Nobutora, the mother of Takeda Shingen, who left the Tokaido and traveled westward. She has always been competitive all her life, and even if her skills are not as good as the warrior Ji opposite her, she refuses to admit defeat.
She traveled to Okouchi Castle in Minami Ise, and hit it off with the famous local swordsman Daimyo Kitahata Gukyo, and stayed here for a long time.
Kitahata Yujie also had a good impression of the old and powerful former governor of the Takeda family. The two had sparred several times, but Nobutora Takeda was always annoyed that he could not gain the upper hand because he was old and weak.
This time I couldn't defeat him with a bamboo sword, so I had to complain that the bamboo sword invented by Ueizumi Nobutsuna was unreliable, which was also ridiculous.
This is the old child as the saying goes. Takeda Nobutora is far away from family grievances and has let go of past worries. At this time, his mentality is really similar to that of a child. He can laugh and curse at ease, which is also a joy.
Kitahata Tomoko sighed.
“I’m very sad to hear that the sword master Kamiizumi passed away to protect the daughter of his old friend Nagano Yamasa.
The sword master has passed away. I wonder if his successor will be able to shine in the new Yinliu and prevent the path of Sword Master Shangquan from falling into dust. "
As the powerful vassal of the Uesugi family in Yamauchi, the Kamiizumi family owned the castles of Oku, Kamiizumi, Sanyama, Hanawa, and Mitsumata when they were strong.
When Ueizumi Nobutsuna was young, he was known as Nishi Ueno's number one shot and was also a strong player at Ueno Junior High School. It was only because of the hard times and the decline of his family business that he gave up everything and embarked on the path of swordsmanship.
Nagano Yamasa and Ueizumi Nobutsuna were old comrades who fought side by side. Ueizumi Nobutsuna could have stayed out of the matter, but he died to save his old friend's heirs. He was affectionate and righteous, which is very admirable.
Takeda Nobutora glanced at her and said.
"What? The Oda family is so menacing and aggressive that you feel the fate of the Nagano family in Minawa Castle and feel sad about it?"
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu massacred the emperor's court, but three descendants of the nobles escaped, namely the Koji family of Hida Province, the Kitahata family of Ise Province, and the Ichichi family of Tosa Province.
These three families all manage local areas with the title of national minister granted by the emperor's court, so they are also called the Three Kingdoms Bureau.
Kitahata Gukyo is the eighth generation head of the Kitahata family of Ise Province. She loves swordsmanship and has a high level of cultivation. She is known as the swordsman. The reputation of the swordsman general and Ashikaga Yoshiteru became famous for a while.
The Kitahata family name is Kunji, but they have been protecting the Daimyo for a long time. In recent years, the family business has prospered and has expanded from Minami Ise to Northern Ise.
There are many samurai families in North Ise, unable to compete with the Kitahata family, and the Rokkaku family continues to infiltrate the local area and encroach on it.
I originally thought that there would be a fight between the Kitahata family and the Rokkaku family in Kitaise. But I never thought that Oda Nobunaga would come out of nowhere and sweep away Owari, Mino, Kita Ise, and Minami Omi in a few years.
Now, the ambitious Oda family governor has set his sights on Minami Ise again, which has greatly increased the pressure on Kitahata Jujie.
Faced with the harmless sarcasm from the old kid Nobutora Takeda, Kitahata Yukyo looked helpless.
she said.
"The Oda family is determined to win the Ise Kingdom, what can I do?
I just hope that His Highness Oda can be merciful and prevent my Kitahata family from following in the footsteps of the Nagano family in Minawa Castle. I can't thank you enough. "
Takeda Nobutora scoffed and said.
"How can you be as lucky as the Nagano family?
Tsudaden is in charge of the overall situation in Kanto. He is a humble and benevolent person. Although the famous names of each family are ruthless, the losers always have a place to reason. No matter how miserable they are, they can still seek refuge and preserve their family name.
As for the highness of the Oda family, according to what I saw and heard along the way, she is a deviant, tramples on the traditions of the samurai family wantonly, and is very difficult to serve. "
When I mention Shiba Yoshigan, I think of the incident where his daughter forcibly borrowed a seed from him, and I think of the granddaughter who has already been born. Takeda Nobutora always has a lingering sense of absurdity in his heart.
Kitahata Yujiao didn't know what she was thinking, so he smiled bitterly.
"No matter how difficult it is to take care of, you still have to take care of me. The territory that has been passed down from generation to generation by the Kitahata family cannot be lost in my hands, right?
The Pure Land is too far away and the Oda is too close, so what can be done about it. "
Takeda Nobutora asked with a flash of his eyes.
"You want to surrender to the Oda family?"
Kitahata Tomoko sighed.
"The new general in Kyoto sent several imperial letters to fan the flames, and those fools in Kitaise became ready to take action. As a result, the Oda family had just prepared to mobilize in the spring, and everyone was scared to death.
A fire broke out at the city gate, affecting the fish in the pond. The Kitahata family was afraid that they would not be able to escape.
The last time the Oda family invaded Ise Country, because of the Kyoto Incident, there was a good opportunity to go to Luo, but it was abandoned halfway.
This time, His Majesty Oda will mobilize the army to conquer again, and he will definitely devour Ise Country completely and get rid of us sleepers on the side of the bed.
The Kitahata family cannot hide, so I am prepared to fight to the death, and let the Oda family surrender after seeing clearly our strength.
Those with strength are less likely to be humiliated. Forced by the seriousness of the situation, I had to bow my head. "
Takeda Nobutora said with some disapproval after hearing Kitahata Goji's strategy.
"You have to think clearly, His Highness Oda is famous for his surly temper and cruel methods.
She could still use those small and small Wu families, and maybe she would be willing to show some mercy.
But for a samurai leader like you who has the power of guardianship and can threaten the Oda family's rule over Ise country, it's hard to say.
You know the fate of the Owari Oda clan, the Mino Saito clan, and the Minami Omi Rokkaku clan. The more you show your strength, the more counterproductive it may be and the more you will be feared by others. "
Kitahata Gujiao smiled bitterly.
“Everything is wrong on the left and right, you have to give it a try.
Kohama Ketaka can ask you to go to Suruga Country to find a certain errand for the Takeda family. As for me, can I abandon this family business and leave?
If His Highness Oda is afraid of the Kitahata family, the worst I can do is accept the adopted daughter of the Oda family as his successor and let the blood of the Oda family inherit the family business.
As long as I can keep the Kitahata family's name and property, I will be satisfied. I don't care about my own life for the time being. "
Takeda Nobutora thought to himself that adopting Nitsugu and being afraid of him were two different things. If I were in Oda Nobunaga's position and wanted to succeed the Kitahata family, I would have to die as well as Kitahata Tokyo, so as to avoid future troubles.
But then I thought about it, Kitahata Yujiao really didn't have many choices, so I could only sigh, life is difficult.
Then she asked a little embarrassedly.
"You already know about Kohama Ketaka? I just wanted to discuss it with you."
Professor Kitahata shook his head and said.
“The trees fell and the hozens scattered, each running his own way.
The remnants of the Kuki family have returned with the Oda army. How can Kohama Jingtaka not be afraid? Just leave, pirates are still relaxed, they can still make a living in another place.
Unlike us daimyo who are locked in the lintel of their family business, they seem to be noble, but in fact they have no choice but to bow their heads and accept their fate. "
Takeda Nobutora was speechless for a moment and didn't know how to persuade her.
Shima Country is a small country to the south of Ise Country, with a stone height of less than 20,000. The land in the country is barren, but there are many good ports and prosperous shipping routes. Most of the local people rely on the water to draw water, and the merchants, pirates and navy are all involved.
Obama Keitaka was a powerful figure in the Shima country. With the help of the Kitahata family, he killed the Kuuki family, who was also a powerful figure in the Shima country.
Unexpectedly, Yoshitaka Kuuki, the remnant of the defeated Kuuki family who ran away, fled to Owari country and found a living in the Oda family.
Now that Oda Nobunaga wants to raise troops to attack Minami Ise, he naturally wants to swallow up the small country of Shima. Kuki Yoshitaka returned to Shima Country at the turn of autumn and winter to take the lead in the Oda family's conquest.
Back then, the Shima Twelve Territories were bribed by the Kitahata family and besieged the Kuki family. Jiugui Jialong's family was ruined and he was forced to flee abroad.
Nowadays, the situation has changed, and the more ferocious Oda Nobunaga has arrived. The local people are frightened by the news and are vying to show their favor to Kuki Yoshitaka.
Including the Kuki family, Shima Shisan has reached a tacit agreement to surrender to the Oda family. Xiaohama Jingtaka is still a prankster, so he naturally has to find a way out.
Takeda Shingen had just captured Suruga Country, and the monkeys in the ravines of Kai Country had no access to water. Takeda Shingen was thinking about recruiting a naval force in the Ise Bay area and went back to help his daughter form a Takeda navy.
Kohama Jingtaka came to the door, and the two hit it off and immediately prepared to arrange for her to run away.
In order to maintain the friendship with Kitahata Guojiao, she came to the sword competition today. The old woman also wanted to mention this matter and say hello to Kitahata Guojiao.
It doesn't matter whether Kitahata Tokyo is true or not.
The Oda family sent people to Shima Country. The Kitahata family was unable to protect themselves and could not help Obama Keitaka. She had to find her own way out, and Kitahata Yujiao did not stop her.
Nobutora Takeda was embarrassed to see Kitahata Tomoko being so cheerful and cheerful. It's really unreasonable that Kitahata Tujiao is very polite these days, but he still wants to pry into the corner of the Kitahata family.
Takeda Nobutora thought for a while and said solemnly.
"His Majesty Oda is very talented and resourceful, but his temper is too radical and he leaves no room for action.
If you want to surrender after a battle, show the strength of the Kitahata family, and retain the Kitahata family's status in Ise, it is not enough to just welcome the Oda family's heirs afterwards.
You are young, powerful, and highly respected, so His Highness Oda may not be at ease. If the Oda family really wants to attack you, how can you protect yourself after handing over power? "
Kitahata Gukyo also thought about this possibility, but compared the family business with herself, she chose to give priority to preserving the family business.
But according to Takeda Nobutora, there seems to be some solution, Kitahata Tomoko bowed and said.
"Please advise."
Takeda Nobutora shook his head.
"I don't take advice seriously. I claim to have traveled around the world, but in fact I am just a powerless old woman. I can't help you.
You just lamented that the Pure Land is too far away and the Oda is too close, so there is nothing you can do about it. But you have forgotten that there is the Dinghai Divine Needle of the Wu family on the edge of Ise Kingdom, and the human god Zhuan is there.
If you want to compete with the Oda family for power and profit, you may not have a way to survive. But you surrendered according to the rules of the Wu family, gave up your power, and retired to the mountains and forests.
If there are still people who refuse to let you go, they must kill you. You can rely on the principles of the Wu family and seek the protection of the patron saint of the Wu family. "
Kitahata Jujiao's expression changed and he asked.
"You mean, Tsudo-don?"
Takeda Nobutora nodded.
"As long as you abide by the principles and principles, if you encounter danger later, you will not be hindered from going west to the Jisibo Territory to seek shelter. I will say this, and you can take care of yourself."
Seeing Takeda Nobutora running away, Professor Kitahata couldn't help but ask.
"Master Takeda is leaving Okouchi Castle?"
Takeda Nobutora turned to look at her.
"You said you wanted to fight the Oda family, why should I stay here?
Ji Nu, if you don't stand a dangerous wall, you won't want my old arms and legs to help you fight, right? "
Kitahata Guojiao smiled bitterly in the face of the ridicule.
"Of course not."
Takeda Nobutora nodded.
"The ancestors of the generals once allowed me to go to Luo and serve as the shogunate to accompany everyone. Unfortunately, during the Kyoto Incident, my ancestors were killed and I was unable to make the trip.
This time, I went to Luo with the imperial letter approved by my ancestors to see if the new general in Kyoto would be willing to keep me as an old woman and give her a meal. "
Takeda Nobutora stayed in Ise country just to help Takeda Shingen find a naval force.
Now that Kohama Kage is going to Suruga Country, her worries are gone. After giving some advice to Professor Kitahata, he prepared to go to Luo Jingdu to see how prosperous it was.
Takeda Nobutora still had a suspicion in his mind that if one day he could see Yoshigoshi Shiba with his own eyes, he would also be able to meet this extraordinary man from the martial arts family.
Look at what kind of man he is, who can make his daughter, who has a lofty ideal, never forget him, be proud of his bloodline, and become a monk without marrying.
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