Nizi Shengjiu said thoughtfully.
"The Asakura family has ruled Echizen country for five generations, and the Asai family has been based in Kitaomi for three generations. The combined strength of these two families can have a mobilization power of more than one million koku.
His Highness Oda is too anxious and wants to swallow up these two families in one go, but he may not be able to do so for a while. "
Akechi Mitsuhide agreed.
"good.
If the Oda family could defeat both families in one fell swoop, the Samurai family would naturally remain silent in recent years, and no one would dare to take the lead anymore.
But if the Oda family's offensive is thwarted and the Asai Asakura family resists the Oda family's full blow, then even more people will be tempted.
As far as I know, the Rokkaku mother and daughter who fled to Minami Omi Ishibe Castle were already eager to try it out a while ago. It was only when His Highness Oda successfully transferred to Echizen Country that they suppressed their thoughts and waited to see what would happen.
The Asai family and the Oda family turned against each other. The Oda family could not break through the border from Mino country, and the route into Kitaomi was cut off.
If something happens again in Minami-Omi Koga County, Rokkaku and her daughter can destabilize the Suzuka Mountains, and Kitaise's route into Minami-Omi will be cut off.
At that time, if the Oda family wants to enter the nearby areas, they will have to take a detour through Minami Ise and take the route of Yamato Country.
Not to mention that this route is far away from the center, His Highness Oda has no intention of confronting the Shiba family at this time, and the Yamato route is very inconvenient. "
Nizi Shengjiu nodded.
“So, the key lies in whether His Highness Oda can quickly defeat the Asai family and open up the channel to Kitanomi.
If it drags on for a long time, there will really be wars everywhere, and I don’t know who should be dealt with first. "
Akechi Mitsuhide nodded in agreement, suddenly changed the topic and smiled.
"Speaking of which, I heard an interesting thing.
It is said that Todo Takatora joined the Asai family's mobilization and followed Isono Danmasa to the north to participate in the attack on the Oda family.
I wonder if Maeda Hime already knows about this? What did she think? "
Nizi Shengjiu shook his head.
"You, don't always try to tease Maeda-hime. She is also devoted to public affairs. It's normal for everyone to have some conflicts on official matters, but don't ruin each other's personal friendship."
Akechi Mitsuhide bowed slightly to show that he was taught. She smiled on her face and felt embarrassed in her heart. She looked at Ni Zisheng in silence for a long time.
Maeda is full of dirty thoughts about getting married, and always treats Mitsuhide Akechi as an imaginary enemy. There is a camaraderie between the two.
Nizi Shengjiu smiled helplessly. She really didn't want to take care of the bad debts that Sibo had suffered these past few years, but she was entrusted by the Lord to take care of it, so she had to take care of it.
Maeda Yoshida, Toudo Takatora, and Otani Yoshitsugi all came from Yoshigami sideways and were the original old team members. Therefore, after the establishment of Sibo Territory in recent years, they have been entrusted with important responsibilities.
These three people also became best friends because of their comradeship, and formed the recent wave leader military commander faction.
With Maeda as the leader and Otani Yoshitsugi as his assistant, he almost took charge of Iga affairs, squeezing out Akechi Mitsuhide, who also held the same territory in Iga country, and also controlled the military of the recent Shiba Territory.
Toudo leader has a special status in the Shiba family. Toudo Takatora is suppressed by his mother, but as a core member of the military commander faction, his status is not low.
But all this completely changed after the death of Todo Takatora's mother.
Takatora Toudo refused to join the Shiba family's loyalty fund welfare system and paid military service to the Asai family. This time, he even began to join the Asai family's mobilization and participate in the military.
Her behavior has completely exceeded the scope of the rights of the Shiba family and the feudal lord, and is tantamount to rebellion.
Before Yoshihiro Shiba left Konkyo, he set the strategic policy of keeping a low profile and biding his time. Todo Takatora's behavior of following the Asai family to attack the Oda family cannot be justified.
Akechi Mitsuhide brought this matter up at this time, not just to mock Maeda's interests and make him lose face. He even reminded Nizi Katsuhisa that as a recent Spo leader, he had to drink a bowl of water evenly.
The Shiba family strictly adheres to neutrality. This is a code of conduct set by the master himself. Just now, Nizi Katsuhisa used it to warn Akechi Mitsuhide not to get into trouble.
At this moment, Akechi Mitsuhide mentioned that there was a problem with Maeda's interests, and the entire Todo family was simply in trouble, so should Nizi Katsuhisa take care of it?
Naturally, Nizi Katsuhisa understood that Akechi Mitsuhide had bad intentions and was deliberately trying to kill him. How serious he had been in admonishing her before, she felt so embarrassed now.
From Katsuhisa Niko's standpoint, there is a conflict between the military represented by Maeda's interests and the diplomacy represented by Mitsuhide Akechi. She must seek a balance in the middle to ensure the stability of the Spur Territory in recent years.
But from a personal emotional point of view, although Maeda is proud, he is still a good person. And the Akechi Mitsuhide who talks with a gun and a stick in front of him is really annoying as hell.
The two had conflicts before during the ministerial review. Maeda's interests were manipulated by Akechi Mitsuhide, and Nizi Katsuhisa was forced to write a letter to the Lord to arbitrate the dispute between the two.
The master's eyes were also sharp, and he could see Akechi Mitsuhide's restlessness at a glance. Although he supported Mitsuhide Akechi on the surface, he secretly protected Maeda's interests.
This time, the master specifically warned Nizi Katsuhisa to be careful not to be led into the ditch by Akechi Mitsuhide. That's why Nizi Katsuhisa came to Kyoto specifically to warn Akechi Mitsuhide not to act recklessly.
Who knew that his warning might not be effective, and he was pushed into the water by Akechi Mitsuhide with his backhand.
The Lord said that he must strictly maintain neutrality and not mess around, so what does Toudo Takatora's actions mean? That was no longer random, her behavior was enough to call it rebellion.
As the leader of the recent Shiba military commander faction, Maeda Benefit, can she still restrain Takatora Toudo?
Didn’t Maeda’s interests clamor for military pressure in the review and make arrangements in advance? Was the matter involving Takatora Toudo influenced by Maeda's interests?
All in all, Akechi Mitsuhide clings to Todo Gaohu, because it is Xiangzhuang who dances with the sword and aims at Peigong.
Nizi Shengjiu naturally knew it in her heart, but she couldn't express her pain.
Todo Torako died inexplicably, and Shiba Yoshigami felt guilty towards the Todo family. Therefore, Takatora Toudo refused the Shiba Tadashi Fund and returned to Toudo to collect it without authorization, but Yoshihiro Shiba was not held accountable.
Just because of the ambiguous attitude of the Lord Shiba Yoshiyin, the Todo Territory has actually been separated from the control of the Shiba Territory in recent years and is almost independent.
Regardless of Maeda's interests or Nizi Katsuhisa, they could not restrain Toudo Takatora.
As a native of Inugami County, Todo Takatora began to pay military rations to Isono Danmasa, participated in mobilization, and went into battle to fight for the Asai family.
At this time, it would be too shameless to say that the Toudo leader is the waibo domain of the Shiba family. Todo Takatora has made his attitude clear with actions. The Todo leader has separated from the Shiba family.
Yoshihiro Shiba is soft-hearted and does not blame Todo leader for his alienation. What can Maeda's interests do to Todo Takatora?
Send troops to investigate? The tension between north and south Omi is already at war, and a fight may begin at any time. The Shiba family strictly maintains neutrality and will certainly not get involved.
Do you care or not? That is to tacitly agree that the Todo leader has separated from the Shiba family. Todo Takatora has served the Asai family and received the Asai family's reward. What reason does the Shiba family have to take care of others?
Her mother died inexplicably, and the Shiba family didn't care. Toudo's leader defected to the Ming Dynasty. It really wasn't a breach of trust. At least Spo Yiyin didn't say anything. In recent years, Spo leaders have not been able to characterize rebellion.
But Akechi Mitsuhide just insisted on the reason that Maeda was the leader of the military commander faction, and asked Maeda to be responsible for Toudo Takatora's actions. Isn't this a rogue thing?
But Maeda's interest is not Mitsuhide Akechi, he is a shameless person. Mitsuhide Akechi uses this reason to attack her, but she really can't get over this hurdle.
Nizi Katsuhisa looked at Akechi Mitsuhide's elegant smile, thought about it, and finally sighed.
"Don't bother Maeda-hime. Just think of it as a favor for me."
Akechi Mitsuhide nodded immediately.
"Ni Ziji, what are you talking about? You are the acting commander of Sibo in recent times and the backbone of all of us. Of course I listen to you.
If you say you won’t ask, then I won’t ask. "
Nizi Shengji felt depressed, Akechi Mitsuhide's words were just to stop her.
Since the words "strictly maintaining neutrality" cannot be used for Maeda's interests, it would be hard for Nizi Katsuhisa to use these words to lash Akechi Mitsuhide in the future.
Most of the shackles that restrained Akechi Mitsuhide from Yoshihiro Shiba had been removed because of the loosening of control by supervisor Nizi Katsuhisa.
Nizi Katsuhisa was a little depressed, Akechi Mitsuhide observed his words, changed the topic again, and said with a smile.
"Takatora Todo, I really don't know what is going on in her mind. The Shiba family's business is booming, but she wants to part ways with the Shiba family.
It is true that Maeda Hime cannot be blamed for this matter. This kind of ignorant white-eyed wolf means that your Majesty is too generous. Just let her fend for herself.
Naki Yoshimasa is more aware of current affairs. Seeing that the situation is getting more and more chaotic, she has already written to me, imploring that her territory of several border villages be merged into the Konkisbo Territory. "
Nizi Shengjiu nodded.
"Is she seeking asylum?"
Akechi Mitsuhide sneered.
"No one is optimistic about the future of the Shogun. No matter whether His Highness Oda wins or loses, most of the authority of the shogunate has been eliminated by the Sixteenth Rule of the Palace, and the concubines under Ashikaga are beginning to find their own way out.
Wada Yomasa chose to seek refuge with His Highness Oda, and it is not surprising that Niki Yoshimasa came to our Shiba family. Snakes have their own way, and rats have their own way.
When she transferred the position of guardian of Iga to her master, he always remembered her kindness. Several villages in Iga country close to Yamashiro country have always been under the name of her Hitomi family without any changes.
She experienced ups and downs in Sakamoto Castle, but now she seems to have figured it out. Instead of following that troublesome general, it is better to come to our kind lord.
With the kindness of transfer and protection, your Majesty will definitely protect you. The name and fortune of the Nimu family can at least survive this troubled time safely. "
Nizi Sheng remained calm for a long time.
Akechi Mitsuhide first laughed at Maeda's inability to control Toudo Takatora's interests, and now he boasted that he had persuaded Niki Yoshimasa to vote. The level of the two was immediately comparable.
If Nizi Katsuhisa takes over, and Mitsuhide Akechi laughs in front of Maeda's interests in the future, wouldn't he block the gun for her for nothing?
No one is a fool, Nizi Shengjiu just smiled and said lightly.
"I think Akechihime has already sent a letter to Kanto, asking your Majesty to decide on Hitoshi Yoshimasa's request. In this case, there is no need for us to say more, just wait for your Majesty's order.
Maeda Hime is skilled in battle, and Akechi Hime is eloquent. They are both the pillars of our Shiba family. It is a great honor for me to work with talented people like you. "
When used here, "glib" is not a good word, it is very harsh. Akechi Mitsuhide always smiled calmly, and was not pierced by Nizi Katsuhisa in the slightest.
Nizi Katsuhisa was dissatisfied when he saw that she was so thick-skinned. He first used Todo Takatora to talk things over, beat Maeda's interests, then enlisted his own army, and finally used Niki Yoshimasa to claim credit for his achievements.
Ni Bodhisattva still has an earthy temperament, not to mention that Ni Zi Shengjiu has been in a high position and has been the most important minister in Sibo in recent years.
It is one thing to take the overall situation into consideration, but it is another thing to be criticized in person. Nizi Katsuhisa is not a temperless person.
So, she suddenly asked.
"I heard that the Hosokawa Mibuchi family is not very peaceful recently?
The powerful local faction is the king's important arm involved in the government affairs of the shogunate. Akechi-hime always takes one step at a time when doing things, so why is she sitting idly by on this matter? "
Akechi Mitsuhide smiled slightly, knowing that he was too ostentatious today, which aroused Nizi Katsuhisa's disgust, so he wanted to give himself eye drops.
She didn't mean to offend Nizi Shengjiu, but she didn't expect that her master was so wary of her that he actually asked Nizi Shengjiu to limit her performance.
All the affairs of Oda Nobunaga are related to the grand strategy of overthrowing the shogunate and rebuilding the world. Akechi Mitsuhide will not stop, let alone accept any constraints, which will affect his layout.
Even if Yoshihiro Shiba was personally in charge of the situation, Akechi Mitsuhide would still have to act like a bastard, not to mention Katsuhisa Nizi, a mere good old man.
She persuaded Nizi Shengjiu to give in with a few words, in order to better display her strategy and make Nizi Shengjiu wary and not to cause trouble.
But I didn't expect that the good old lady would get angry sometimes. She refused to cooperate and retorted so much that Nizi Katsuhisa was speechless. She really made the other party angry when she made a cross-talk and mentioned the matter of Hosokawa Mibuchi's family.
When dealing with the Hosokawa and Mibuchi families, Akechi Mitsuhide always praised Hosokawa Fujitaka and disparaged Mibuchi Fujihide.
This time the two completely fell out, and Mibuchi Fujihide defected to Oda Nobunaga. In recent days, the land of Kitakawachi to the west of Shiba's territory suddenly changed from an ally's territory to an uncertain factor in the future.
It makes sense that Nizi Katsuhisa, as the acting magistrate of Shiba in recent times, used this to accuse Akechi Mitsuhide, who was in charge of diplomacy.
Akechi Mitsuhide sighed.
"Who would have thought that Mitsuhide Mibuchi was motivated by profit, bribed the Zahe people, and assassinated Hosokawa Fujitaka. With this, she completely tore apart the appearance of harmony between Hosokawa Mibuchi's family.
When Mibuchi Haru fell ill in Shengryuji Castle, she refused to acknowledge her daughter. She cried all day long, crying that I was sorry for your Majesty. "
Nizi Shengjiu was suffocated, she was a kind person after all, not as shameless as Akechi Mitsuhide. Akechi Mitsuhide's words really made it difficult for her to pursue anything further.
It is true that the land of North Hanoi was conquered by Sibo Yiyin, but at that time the Sibo family did not have the ability to take over this territory. Shiba Yiyin simply expressed his kindness and gave it to Mibuchi Haru.
This was the moral cornerstone for the Hosokawa-Mibuchi family and the Shiba family to form a new local powerful faction. Even if Hatakeyama Takamasa later came to join the family, they could not shake the Hosokawa-Mibuchi family's status in the local powerful faction.
The Hosokawa Mibuchi family controls the land of Izumi Province and Kitakawachi, and has a stone height of more than 200,000. How can their strength be compared to that of Hatakeyama Takamasa, who has settled in Hatakeyama?
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