Fighting means burning money. If you don’t have money or food, you can’t make a living.
No matter how high the reputation of Shiba Yiyin was, the money and food he should pay should be considered. Every Ji warrior is not just dragging his family and raising a family, but is just crying for food.
Kindness? Status? Righteousness? Can these things be used as food? No matter how glamorous the appearance is, the lining is the key.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki became Ashikaga Shogun, but because of his poverty, he could only be trapped in Kyoto with a disgraced face, and was ridiculed by the world's samurai as a poor official.
If Yoshigan Shiba wants to fight Oda Nobunaga, he needs money and food to help him. Takada Harano saw it very accurately, she just wanted to use money to make a big success and help herself get what she wanted.
With the appearance of Takeda Reina, the retainers who could still hold back their admiration finally couldn't help but jump out one by one.
Takeda Shingen, a rapist, was able to get his wish, which naturally lowered everyone's psychological threshold. Many people were so jealous that their eyes were red, and they shouted in their hearts that I want it too! I also want!
Sibo Yiyin didn't know it at this time, but the love network was ready to spread all over the world, tying him up and squeezing him out of the Tang Dynasty.
At the time of turmoil in all directions, the Shiba leader has completed mobilization in recent days. Katsuhisa Nizi is taking care of the logistics, and Maeda leads the army northward to escort Yoshigan Shiba and Rena Takeda to Luo.
Being ignited by Akechi Mitsuhide, Oda Nobunaga not only did not stop him, but instead took the initiative to withdraw the Oda army that controlled Kyoto.
Obviously, the ambitious Oda Nobunaga wanted to let Yoshihiro Shiba form an anti-Oda coalition, defeat all opponents in one fell swoop, overthrow the Ashikaga shogunate, and conquer Yoshihiro Shiba.
After defeating Nobunaga's encirclement network twice and killing powerful lords such as Rokkaku, Asai, and Asakura, Oda Nobunaga's self-confidence has exploded.
The Oda family's mobilization power of three million koku, after the reform, far exceeds the military strength of the traditional samurai family. Even if Yoshigashi Shiba steps up to resist, what will happen? How did the Oda family lose?
Because of this self-confidence, Oda Nobunaga was willing to wait for Yoshihiro Saba to unite the opposition forces and prepare to solve all problems once and for all.
On the other side, Shiba Yiyin, who slowly regained his composure from his anger, also knew that he was riding a tiger.
Being unprepared and suddenly turning against one is bound to bear huge risks.
Yoshigan does not expect to destroy the Oda family, he only wants a hearty and hearty victory, beating Oda Nobunaga to the point of missing his teeth, and continuing his invincible myth.
In order to achieve this goal, he must go to Luo again, enter Nijo Castle to meet Ashikaga Yoshiaki, the frightened puppet general, and obtain the name of the shogunate's justice.
By this time, Ashikaga Yoshiaki had regarded Shiba Yoshigan as the last straw.
If Takeda Rena had been born before, Ashikaga Yoshiaki would have been slandering her. He would have wanted to disgrace Shiba Yoshigan and strip him of his identity as an elder of the Genji family.
But now, Ashikaga Yoshiaki showed respect and recognized Yoshigan Shiba's status as the elder of the Genji family.
She also recognized Takeda Reina's identity as the young master of the Kai Takeda family, and conveniently gave Takeda Reina a shogunate companion to show her closeness.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki is so understanding, but Yoshigage's heart is not disturbed at all. This villain is willing to lower his profile because he hopes that the two tigers of Shiba and Oda will fight and let Yoshigage block Oda Nobunaga's sword for her.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki, who had lost everything except his status, could only rely on the power of Yoshigami. And Yiyin had the experience of being betrayed by her, so naturally he couldn't trust this duplicitous and poor man.
After the two sides had done their best, Yoshigan retreated to Shiba's residence in Kyoto and began the troublesome work of forming an anti-Oda coalition.
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Spall's mansion, atrium.
Summer is approaching, the weather is getting hotter, and cicadas wake up early and chirp a few times from time to time.
Takeda Rena, a small child, had no idea that the whole world would be turned upside down because of her appearance.
At this time, she was running wildly in the atrium, curiously exploring this new world. Considering the physique of a three-year-old child, he is really too lively.
Yoshigan looked at Rena Takeda looking around in an adventurous manner, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes. Takeda Nobutora on the side was carefully observing Yoshiyin's expression, feeling emotional.
Takeda Nobutora and Takeda Shingen, mother and daughter, would never have imagined that Yoshigage could do this for Reina Takeda, and it could even be said to have pulled the Takeda family back from the abyss of falling.
Because of Yoshigan's outburst, all the forces in Kanto were forced to end the war. No matter it was the Kanto Secretariat or the Uesugi Hojo family, these rebellious Kanto samurai families did not dare to disobey Tsutado.
Takeda Shingen stabilized his skills, and in the end, only one part of Suruga Province's Shunto County was lost in a huge disaster, which is a miracle.
Takeda Shingen's good luck makes the martial arts in the world feel envious. If giving birth to a child can get a gold medal for immunity from death, then sooner or later, Yoshigan will kill everyone.
And Takeda Nobutora, the former governor of the Takeda family who lived in seclusion in Kyoto, was also invited by Yoshigan.
Yoshigan and Nobutora Takeda sat cross-legged on the porch side by side, while Masanobu Kosaka and Tenkai stood beside them, looking at Reina Takeda who was playing wildly in the distance.
Master Tianhai said cautiously.
"Inform Jinduo Hall, I have communicated with the Tiantai Sect's religious group in Beijing, and they have expressed their welcome to Jinduo Hall's Shangluo.
However, the Enryaku Temple on Mount Hiei was burned down and the Master Kakushu passed away. Now the Tendai Sect has no leader. The nuns are unable to give you an accurate answer for the time being. We sincerely ask for Tsutado-den’s understanding. "
Yiyin nodded, not surprised.
Oda Nobunaga burned Mount Hiei on fire, not only taking away a large amount of wealth, but also frightening this group of pampered high-level nuns.
Ask them if they hate Oda Nobunaga, of course they do. But if they dare to stand against Oda Nobunaga again, they may not have the courage.
Hieizan Enryakuji Temple is no longer the powerful mountain master who guarded the ghost gate for the emperor's court thousands of years ago. The current Tiantai religious group is a group of extremely decadent nuns and aristocrats.
These people come from famous families, have noble blood, and are born with golden keys in their mouths. They are Taoist Gaoni who are destined to enjoy happiness throughout their lives.
They looked down upon Oda Nobunaga, a country bumpkin from Owari, but after being stabbed by a country bumpkin, they did not dare to show their teeth in revenge.
When Master Jueshu was alive, he could no longer lead these pig teammates. What's more, now that Master Jueshu is dead, the scattered Tiantai Sect is even more unbearable.
Yiyin was mentally prepared for this.
When he went to Luo, it was obvious that he was at odds with Oda Nobunaga. As his chosen agent, it is not easy for Tianhai to inherit the Tiantai Sect's orthodoxy.
Moreover, based on the poor performance of Master Yama and Asai Asakura's coalition forces in attacking the Oda family, Yoshigage did not dare to count on these pig teammates.
The Johnnys who really dare to fight, kill, and are willing to die as martyrs must be emerging sects such as the Nichiren Sect and the Ichigo Sect.
Yiyin thought for a long time and asked Xiang Tianhai.
"I hope you will succeed as the master of Tiantai Sect. Will you blame me for being troublesome?"
Tianhai smiled bitterly.
She was escorted back to Koki from Kai Country by Takeda Shingen, and she was naturally frightened and thought her life was in danger.
Having forcibly humiliated Yiyin twice, she already deserved death. Yiyin will not kill her, but will support her to become the leader of the sect of Buddhism in the world. What else can she be dissatisfied with?
Tianhai could only feel lucky at this time.
Fortunately, he still has unique political value, which allows Yiyin to abandon his personal murderous intention and tolerate himself to continue living in this world.
Fortunately, he once revealed to Yoshigan that he had the blood of the Ashikaga family. Yoshigan was probably willing to spare his life for the sake of Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
she sighed.
"I am absolutely determined to be fortunate enough to inherit the thousand-year Taoist tradition of the Tiantai Sect. The ancestors of the Great Imperial Palace at that time also had this consideration.
However, I have been away from home in the Jiaxin Mountains over the years and have become estranged from the religious group in the temple. I am afraid that many of my previous relationships will no longer be useful.
I'm afraid I will disappoint you, Jindo-don, because I am a poor nun and incompetent. "
Yiyin smiled slightly.
Ashikaga Yoshiteru's father has a close relationship with the Tendai Sect, and he just wants to use the Tendai Sect to support the Ashikaga Shogun family and show off Ashikaga Yoshiteru's momentum.
And Tenkai is the half-sister of Ashikaga Yoshiteru. Although the ancestors of the Grand Odaisho did not want to see her threaten his daughter's status, he must be very willing to let her become the master of the Tendai Sect.
After all, they are all descendants of the Ashikaga family. One general and one master are very helpful to the Ashikaga family.
At the time when he was at the Imperial Palace, he had more than that on his mind. She also arranged for Ashikaga Yoshiaki to become a monk at Kofukuji Temple. If she could use her strength to help him become the head of Kofukuji Temple, he would control the Yamato Buddhist Kingdom.
Thinking about that scene, it was indeed very beneficial to consolidate the rule of the Ashikaga Shogun family in Kyoto. Ashikaga Yoshiteru, the previous Odai, thought carefully about this, but unfortunately, times have changed.
After hundreds of years of chaos and chaos, the Ashikaga shogunate could no longer control the world. The careerists came one after another, hollowing out the foundation of the Ashikaga shogunate bit by bit.
The last Kyoto Incident, burning the imperial palace and besieging Nijo Castle, completely ruined the hopes of the Ashikaga Shogun family.
From the moment Ashikaga Yoshiteru died, the Ashikaga Shogunate breathed its last breath. And Ashikaga Yoshiaki's repeated tossing was just an incompetent rage out of unwillingness to become the last shogun.
Yiyin looked at Tianhai and said.
"What do you mean by alienation? When did the Tiantai Sect become so philistine?
You went to the Jiaxin Mountains and worked hard in the mountains for several years to spread your faith. You made outstanding contributions to the sect and made great contributions. The Tiantai Religious Group should praise your merits. "
Yiyin opened his eyes and told lies. Tianhai smiled bitterly and had to nod in approval.
"What Jinduodian said is that poor nuns receive education."
Why is Tianhai willing to suffer in the mountains? Is it because the debt he incurred from Yiyin is too terrible, and the world is so big but there is nowhere to stay, so he has no choice but to live in the mountains.
If he had known that Yiyin was willing to forgive him, Tianhai would have come running to be Yiyin's dog, crying and shouting.
Yiyin thought for a while and said.
"If I can defeat Oda Nobunaga in one battle, will the cult change its view of you and ask you to return to the mountain to preside over the teaching affairs and inherit the orthodoxy?"
Tianhai clasped his hands together and chanted the Buddha's name.
"If Tsudo-den can seek justice for the nuns and believers who died on Mount Hiei, everyone in the Enryaku-ji religious order will be filled with gratitude and will not disapprove."
This is what Yiyin wants.
This group of nuns will not let go of the rabbit when they see it, and they will not take the bait when they see the Japanese. It is unrealistic to expect them to stand up and help them toughen Oda Nobunaga.
But if you have to consider how to force Oda Nobunaga to bow his head after defeating him, then you must create a world-wide siege.
Before starting the war, we must first consider how to end the war. Yoshihiro is planning for post-war negotiations. Since the Oda family cannot be defeated, he must first prepare the backup plan to force Oda Nobunaga to bow his head and make concessions.
Just imagine that the Oda family was defeated, and the bandits of the Tendai sect immediately turned to Yoshigan. Master Tianhai became the master and accused the Oda family of being enemies of Buddhism on behalf of Buddhism all over the world. What a huge pressure it was.
A large part of the reason for Miyoshi Chokei's concession back then was that Yoshigan persuaded the head of Kofukuji Temple, the transcendent representative of the Shingon sect, to accuse Miyoshi Chokei of invading the Yamato Buddhist Kingdom and being an enemy of Buddhism.
On behalf of Ashikaga Yoshiteru, the former Odai asked for the Tendai Sect's acquiescence. Enemies of Buddhism from the two major sects, the Shingon Sect and the Tendai Sect, testified against him. Buddhist riots in the Miyoshi family's territory broke out one after another.
This time, Yiyin went further than the previous generations. The previous Grand Imperial Office only had a good relationship with the Tiantai Sect, but Yiyin wanted to control the Tiantai Sect through Master Tianhai.
After all, Tianhai slept with him twice, and their relationship was different. It's not difficult to control Tianhai. The worst thing is, just sleep a few more times.
In recent years, the relationship between Siba Ling and Kofukuji Temple has become closer than before. The head of Kofukuji Temple feels that if he can help Yoshigan once, he can help him a second time.
Tianhai already understood what Yiyin meant. The two said a few more words, and after reaching a tacit understanding, Tianhai bowed and left.
With Yiyin's guarantee, she naturally wanted to go back to hook up with the party and win over her colleagues to prepare for her future rise to power.
Seeing Tianhai couldn't help but leave happily, Yoshigami shook his head and smiled at Takeda Nobutora.
"Tianhai looks like she believes that I can defeat Oda Nobunaga. Maybe she has already dreamed of becoming a master of the Tendai Sect."
Takeda Nobutora smiled.
"Who in the world doesn't know the prestige of Jinduo Hall? Who doesn't know it?
The Oda family is now decorated with flowers and oil, and is the most powerful clan in the world. But if there is anyone else in the world who can make His Majesty Oda fearful, it must be you, Tsuta-dono.
If even you can't suppress His Highness Oda, then the martial arts family really has no hope. "
Takeda Nobutora is getting older and his mind has become dull, but his vision is more vicious.
Is Oda Nobunaga strong? She was able to keep her retainers in submission and go beyond the local military families to squeeze out all the resources of the territory through revolutionary politics. It was really amazing.
But it was this power that made Nobutora Takeda feel that Oda Nobunaga might not end well.
Taking too big a step will drag you down. Oda Nobunaga’s innovative policies are actually not new. They have been practiced by predecessors for a long time. So why can’t others persist?
Because these policies harm the interests of the entire martial class.
This world belongs to the Wu family, and the Wu family is the ruling class. For the sake of temporary gain, the lord of the Wu family could temporarily suppress the retainer group and implement a reform policy for a while.
But to use these strategies that harm the interests of the Wu family group for a long time is to stand on the opposite side of the ruling class and will shake its own foundation.
The terrifying thing about Oda Nobunaga is that she doesn't care at all about the harm caused by the reform policy to the ruling class, or the anger and backlash of the ruling class. She always pursues the purest strength.
Those who are too strong will break easily, those who are too wise will die young. The situation of the Oda family is like a spring that has been pressed to the extreme. Who knows when it will break?
Takeda Nobutora didn't know how Oda Nobunaga would die, but looking at Oda Nobunaga's behavior, it was completely seeking death, and no matter how he died in the end, it would not be a surprise.
Therefore, although the power of the Shiba family is far less powerful, cohesive, and concentrated than the Oda family, Takeda Nobutora does not think that Yoshigan will lose.
Yiyin has always upheld the tradition of the martial arts family and implemented the principles of the martial arts family. Are the martial arts families in the world willing to see him fail? Do you want to see Oda Nobunaga no longer able to control him?
Strength is just a number on paper. We cannot see the support of the people and cannot determine success or failure.
(End of chapter)
