Hideyoshi Hashiba was extremely grateful for the unexpected help from Mitsuhide Akechi.
However, due to time constraints, the two did not continue to talk in depth. They agreed that Hashiba Hideyoshi would send someone to Akechi Mitsuhide's camp to collect the letter, and then said goodbye.
After Hashiba Hideyoshi bowed respectfully to bid farewell to Akechi Mitsuhide, Takenaka Shigeharu came closer and whispered.
"Akechi Mitsuhide has an excellent reputation in the capital. He is a good-natured man and is willing to do charity.
She has helped many people, and the territory has also taken in many destitute and poor descendants of famous families who have no future. The martial arts family all praise her for having Meng Chang's legacy.
But I have also heard some groundless rumors calling her a contemporary Jia Xu and a poisonous person in Kyoto.
It is said that Miyoshi went to Luo Kyoto and her ancestors died tragically in Nijo Castle, which is inseparable from her. The first thing Luo of Jinduo Palace did after she returned to the palace was to whip her in public outside the gate of Duowenshan City.
Although it was said that she had neglected her duties and was guilty of negligence, the subsequent punishment was to be imprisoned in Duowen Mountain City, waiting for further treatment.
The crime of negligence would not result in such a heavy punishment. There must be other reasons that are difficult to disclose to the outside world.
If General Ashikaga hadn't used such despicable methods to exclude Tsutado-don, this person might not have had the chance to be used again and return to Kyoto.
Tsutaden changed his previous strategy of wooing the generals to fight against the Oda family and took the initiative to retreat from his residence and become a monk. This change occurred just after she returned to Beijing, and it is likely to be a new strategy led by her.
Tsuta-dono left Konki and went to Kanto. While she was deeply trusted by the shogun and accepted the post of Kyoto garrison granted by the shogunate, she also became close to the main house. It is said that Konon-kun kept writing to her.
This person is very capable. He has connections on both sides of Ashikaga and Oda. He is also a diplomat of the Shiba family stationed in Kyoto. His ability to dare to jump repeatedly among the three camps is really impressive. "
Hideyoshi Hashiba shook his head and said.
"I know what you mean, I know better than you what kind of person she is and what she has done.
Believe me, I am far more wary of her than you are. But now is not the time to be wary of her, I need her help now and even want to deepen my connection with her.
I have a feeling that my future achievements will probably depend on this person's performance. "
Takenaka Shigeharu’s eyes narrowed.
"what do you mean.."
Hashiba Hideyoshi glanced around and saw that no one was paying attention, then he lowered his voice and said.
“Some things you’ve done once will make you feel more comfortable doing them again.”
Takenaka Shigeharu's breathing became heavy and he glanced at Hideyoshi Hashiba's confident eyes. The Lord must know something that he doesn't know, but since she won't tell him, it's not easy for him to ask.
Hashiba Hideyoshi received the amulet given by Akechi Mitsuhide and grabbed a glimmer of life from a certain death situation. After all, he could not suppress his excitement and leaked a hint of Takenaka Shigeharu.
It is definitely not a rumor that Akechi Mitsuhide participated in the murder of Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
Hideyoshi Hashiba was sure that the mad woman who had the courage to ask for Yoshiki Shiba seven times in one night must have been the mastermind behind the murder of Ashikaga Yoshiki, the shogun.
At its root, it is nothing more than a word of love.
Hideyoshi Hashiba watched Oda Nobunaga bring Yoshigoshi Shiba into the room and take away his first time.
As a member of Elder Nobunaga Oda's team, Hashiba Hideyoshi was very aware of Oda Nobunaga's thoughts on Shiba Yoshigan. Determined to conquer the world, she also wants to conquer the most beautiful man in the world again.
Will Akechi Mitsuhide allow Oda Nobunaga to do this?
There was once a lord of the world who died tragically and inexplicably in Nijo Castle because of his relationship with Shiba Yoshigan. So will Oda Nobunaga, the future man of the world, also die inexplicably?
Hideyoshi Hashiba is looking forward to it.
As long as she survives the disaster of Kanezaki, she can break the glass ceiling above her head and become an important minister of Oda, with a bright future.
At a time when the power of the Oda family was rapidly expanding, I was really lucky to be able to successfully board this speeding express train.
But even more fortunately, she has discovered the possibility of getting rid of the shadow of the Oda family and surpassing Oda Nobunaga in the future.
Akechi Mitsuhide, do you want to use me? No problem, I'm waiting for you to use it. I'm really looking forward to it.
Leaving only half an ambiguous sentence, Hashiba Hideyoshi stopped saying another word to Takenaka Shigeharu. We are all smart people, so just touch on some things and there is no need to explain them in detail.
Takenaka Shigeharu himself ignited Hashiba Hideyoshi's ambition. How could he not know that Hashiba Hideyoshi's further difficulty in the future would be Oda Nobunaga.
The supporter you once admired will sooner or later become the obstacle in your way.
Regardless of the future prospects, the most important thing for Hideyoshi Hashiba at the moment is to complete Oda Nobunaga's rear mission and return alive to receive the reward.
After that, the two of them stopped talking and hurried back to their home base.
Seeing the waiting girls in the main formation, Hideyoshi Hashiba swept over them one by one, including Shigeharu Takenaka, Masakatsu Hoshisuga, Hidenaga Kinoshita, Kiyomasa Kato, Masanori Fukushima, and Nagamasa Asano.
These people may be sent by Oda Nobunaga, or they may be his sisters, or relatives at home. They are all his old team members who have worked hard for several years.
Hashiba Hideyoshi's heart suddenly surged with countless heroic spirits, and he bowed deeply to the concubines and said sincerely.
"I'm very sorry! I have found a troublesome job for everyone! Please die with me!
Only by surviving from death and fighting back from hell to the human world can we have a better future! "
The ladies looked at each other in confusion, not understanding what Hideyoshi Hashiba was talking about. But even Masakatsu Hawasuga, who had the most distant relationship with him at the time, had already been impressed by Hideyoshi's charisma.
The concubines who believed in Hideyoshi Hashiba did not hesitate to bow in return and shouted.
"I wish to live and die together with the Lord!"
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Not to mention how Hashiba Hideyoshi gave blood to his subordinates in his camp, Akechi Mitsuhide on the other side did not directly return to his camp to write a letter for Hashiba Hideyoshi.
Instead, he asked to see Oda Nobunaga again and was introduced into the formation.
Oda Nobunaga was having dinner after a busy day. She didn't seem to be bothered by the troubles in front of her. Instead, she looked energetic, as excited as if she had accepted a new challenge.
Seeing Akechi Mitsuhide come in, she didn't speak immediately. Instead, she poured the tea into the remaining rice, stirred it, and then wolfed the chazuke rice into her mouth.
After finishing the meal, he wiped his mouth with the hand towel Mori Ranmaru offered, and then Oda Nobunaga asked slowly.
"Tomorrow we will retreat with the army. Doesn't Akechi Ji go back early to prepare?"
Akechi Mitsuhide bowed.
"I came with the army this time, and I just brought a few banners with me, so I didn't need to prepare anything specially.
Even if His Highness Oda wants me to set off now, I can go back and say hello, and then we can set off. "
Oda Nobunaga laughed.
"You seem relaxed and at ease, so why are you asking to see me now?"
Akechi Mitsuhide said.
"His Majesty Oda's arrangements for withdrawing troops are in an orderly manner. I admire him very much, but I just have some thoughts that I don't like."
Oda Nobunaga glanced at her lightly.
"tell me the story."
Akechi Mitsuhide smiled.
"I listened to the whole military meeting and watched His Highness Oda's arrangements. Do you want to lead the army back to Kyoto?"
Oda Nobunaga nodded.
"Not bad, any questions?"
Akechi Mitsuhide shook his head.
"As a military officer, I am far away from His Highness Oda. How can I tell you about your mistakes? I'm just a little confused.
The strength of the Oda family is far stronger than that of the Asakura Asai family. The two highnesses Asakura Yoshikage and Asai Nagamasa are secretly communicating with each other to block you from the mountains and along the coast.
You have sent Niwa Nagahide to stabilize the Wakasa Kingdom samurai family first. Thirty thousand troops are crossing the border. With the strength of the Wakasa Kingdom samurai family, they probably don't have the guts to stop them.
The army will not encounter any trouble before entering the Asai family's Kitanomi Takashima County, but the Asai family will not watch the army return without doing anything, and will inevitably arrange an interception in Takashima County.
But as long as you can successfully return to Kyoto, the remaining Oda army and the 30,000 troops retreating from Wakasa country will respond back and forth. The Asai family will not dare to block you in Takashima County. Instead, they are afraid of being attacked from the north and the south.
So, have you ever considered the possibility of leaving the army and returning to Kyoto first? "
Oda Nobunaga squinted his eyes to listen to Akechi Mitsuhide's suggestion, and his heart moved. Of course she wanted to escape as soon as possible, but reality did not allow it.
With the Oda family's two million koku land mobilization power and huge commercial profits, the 30,000-strong army that attacked this time was only part of the force.
There are still Oda troops stationed in Kyoto, and there are also many troops in the new territories of Minami Omi and North Ise.
As long as Oda Nobunaga can return to Kyoto, even if he is alone, he can quickly mobilize these troops, effortlessly pull out more than 10,000 troops, and go north to help rescue the blocked army.
But the question is, how can she go back?
The Oda family was unfamiliar with Echizen, Wakasa, and Kitaomi. If Oda Nobunaga wanted to break away from the large army and quickly return to Kyoto, he would definitely need the help of local people and take shortcuts.
Oda Nobunaga didn't have the resources in this area, so naturally she wouldn't consider such a plan. She couldn't revitalize the situation, so she had to fight back in a stupid way.
She knew clearly that there were interceptors in front of her and pursuers in the back, and that forcing a breakthrough would inevitably lead to heavy losses. However, she had no other choice but to open a road when encountering mountains, build a bridge when encountering water, and adapt to changes.
Once Asakura Asai's coalition forces discover that Oda's army is retreating, the Asakura family will inevitably pursue them from behind and enter Wakasa Country. The Asai family will block Takashima County in front. This battle is actually very difficult to fight.
Oda Nobunaga was prepared to lose thousands of troops before returning to Kyoto, but this was still the best case scenario. If there is an accident on the road, the loss will only be greater.
But Mitsuhide Akechi seemed to be hinting to Oda Nobunaga that she had a way.
If Oda Nobunaga can return to Kyoto, mobilize his troops to move north, and form a north-south pincer attack with the Oda army in Wakasa Province, Asai Nagamasa will have no choice but to get out of the way and enlarge his army to return south.
Oda Nobunaga looked at Akechi Mitsuhide with interest and asked.
"Akechi-hime has an acquaintance in Takashima County?"
Akechi Mitsuhide shook his head.
"I'm not too familiar with him. I just attended a tea party with Matsunagahide-sama and met Kuchiki Motsuna whom she brought with me. We are all friends, and we always exchange letters.
As you know, His Highness Asai Nagamasa had nothing to do with the newly annexed North San County. The local samurai family has always opposed the Asai family's military and food services, which is tantamount to autonomy. "
Oda Nobunaga snorted coldly, almost unable to contain the anger in his heart.
"Asai Nagamasa is a white-eyed wolf. I helped her control the Northern Three Counties, but she betrayed me in return. I must kill this guy and make her head into a wine glass to drink from!"
Akechi Mitsuhide didn't take Oda Nobunaga's cruel words to heart, and only regarded them as venting words, she continued to explain.
“Among the three northern counties, two are on the east coast of Lake Biwa, and only Takashima County is on the west coast.
The Asai family had just taken control of Takashima County, and they suppressed the famous local Takashima family ruthlessly, which made the local samurai family feel chilled.
The Kuchiki Motsuna I just mentioned is the local lord of Kuchiki Valley. Although she has already submitted a letter of allegiance to the Asai family, she still feels a little uneasy in her heart.
There have been wars between north and south Omi for many years, and the local samurai families who have managed to survive are mostly the helpers of Cunning Tusan's Cave and cannot be said to be loyal to the Asai family.
They all want to make more friends, use more boats, and leave more escape routes for their families. "
Oda Nobunaga smiled.
"If she has a way to help me return to Kyoto, and I will kill Asai Nagamasa and capture Kitaomi, I will give her a place and I will never break my promise."
Akechi Mitsuhide nodded.
"With your words, I can go to the Deadwood Valley to visit this old friend with peace of mind.
I heard that there is a shortcut directly to Kyoto in Kuchiki Valley. I don’t know if it is true or not, so I just asked her to show me a clear way. "
Oda Nobunaga nodded.
"I see Ji Mingzhi's hard work, and I won't let your work go in vain."
Akechi Mitsuhide shook his head.
"His Majesty Oda is blessed with great blessings. Even if I were not involved in this journey, he would surely be able to turn misfortune into good fortune and turn disaster into good fortune. I don't dare to be greedy for God's merit.
However, I am also a little embarrassed about what you mentioned about Tsuruga Port before.
You know the relationship between Asakura Kageki and Tsutado-den. Tsuruga Magistrate and the rebellious Asakura Yoshikage have been strangers for a long time. Please be polite and don't implicate innocent people. "
Oda Nobunaga narrowed his eyes, and Akechi Mitsuhide mentioned the previous negotiation between the two at this time. This was because he wanted to use the trip to Kuchiki Valley as a bargaining chip to negotiate terms with her.
Previously, Oda Nobunaga had taken the initiative, surrounding Tsuruga Port and waiting for Akechi Mitsuhide to bow his head, preparing to get a share of the Hokuriku Road trade route.
But now, she is in a dilemma and can no longer threaten Tsuruga Port. On the contrary, Akechi Mitsuhide had a way to help her return to Kyoto quickly and solve the deadlock.
Akechi Mitsuhide took the initiative and hoped that she would not interfere with the benefits of the Hokuriku Road trade route.
If Oda Nobunaga agrees, even if he defeats the Asakura Asai coalition, he will not be able to mention the interests of the Hokuriku Road trade route in the past few years.
She was a little unhappy, feeling that Akechi Mitsuhide was taking advantage of others' danger, completely forgetting how she had taken advantage of him before, and said dissatisfied.
"Mingzhiji, I remember you said not long ago that you wanted to follow me.
How come it took less than a day for you to plot against me? If you do this, are you still mine? "
Akechi Mitsuhide looked aggrieved and sighed helplessly.
"His Majesty Oda Haihan, if it is anything else, I will definitely be willing to follow your arrangements.
But the Hokuriku Road trade route is the core interest of the Shiba family. As a loyal minister serving the two masters, I am in a dilemma. I can't be loyal to His Highness at the expense of hurting Tsudo-dono, right? "
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