Akechi Mitsuhide looked at Hosokawa Fujitaka and said solemnly.
"Futaka, are you willing to join me and become a part of Junshang, so that Junshang becomes everything to us?"
Hosokawa Fujitaka looked at Akechi Mitsuhide, recalling the rights and wrongs between the two over the years, and couldn't help but feel a little crazy.
After a while, Hosokawa Fujitaka sighed and said.
"I should help you, but you can't do it recklessly. You have to think of a good way."
Akechi Mitsuhide received Hosokawa Fujitaka's assurance, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, he pulled Hosokawa Fuji and spoke in detail.
"The way to persuade people is nothing more than coercion and inducement, just listen to me.
The Hosokawa army is the first to take the lead, you will definitely succeed. After I went into battle for you, I ordered the Sanada army to attack Oiwa Mountain, which can be considered an achievement.
But this battle is not due to us, but to the blessing of our ancestors and a miracle from heaven. You and I dare not accept the reward of military merit.
It should be emphasized that the oath taken in front of the Tsudo Hall formation was so strong that the wind and rain came in a moment, and this was the situation where the Oda army was afraid of the power of God and was defeated without defeat.
We have no merit, and all the credit belongs to the Lord.
If it hadn't been for your Majesty's sage, we would all be defeated by the Oda Army right now. Who would have the nerve to claim to be a hero? "
Hosokawa Fujitaka was stunned, Akechi Mitsuhide's words seemed to make sense. The premise of a reward is that you have served the public well. Otherwise, why should I give you a reward?
In fact, winning this battle was inexplicable. If Sibo Yiyin hadn't made a big show, the battle at Yuwu Lake would probably have been lost.
At that time, the recent coalition forces on the front battlefield were exhausted and could not defeat the Oda family's backup force.
Although the roundabout Sanada Army successfully broke through Shiyake twice, the Oiwa Mountain defense line always blocked the Sanada Army, and the outcome was unpredictable.
What really led to the reversal of the battlefield was Shiba Yiyin holding high the imperial white flag and calling the shots in front of the two armies.
The miracle not only destroyed the morale of the Oda Army on the front battlefield, but also used heavy rain to help the Sanada Army break through the Oiwa Mountain defense line with dense iron artillery and arrows.
It would not be outrageous if Mitsuhide Akechi and Fujitaka Hosokawa, two meritorious officials, jointly claimed that they had no merit in this battle and it was all due to the power of Kamui Shiba Yoshigami.
Hosokawa Fujitaka hesitated.
"It seems feasible, but it's hard to explain to your own retainers."
Akechi Mitsuhide said again.
“Tsuda-den is on the Shinto path, and it needs a holy miracle to inspire people and strengthen their faith.
Our rejection of the reward together proves that Tsudoden is by no means an ordinary person, but a living god who can call the wind and rain and guide victory.
Only when the supreme divine status of the king is established can the divine status of you and my heirs be considered secure. Can't the retainers understand the great benefits? "
Hosokawa Fujitaka's eyes lit up, this was a good way to convince the retainers.
If the Hosokawa family wants to become a god, they not only have to rely on Hosokawa Fujitaka to sleep with Shiba Yoshigan, but they also have to ensure that Shiba Yoshigan's status as a god is recognized by the world.
If the divine status of Shiba Yoshigan is in doubt in the hearts of the people of the world, then what is the significance of the divine descendants obtained by the Hosokawa family through hard work?
In terms of maintaining the sanctity of Shiba Yoshiyin, the Shiba family and the Hosokawa family both prospered and suffered losses.
Hosokawa Fujitaka voluntarily gave up the reward and publicized the arrival of the true god on the grounds of protecting Yoshigami Shiba's Shinto. This was for the long-term planning of the Hosokawa family. Why should the retainers oppose it?
Hosokawa Fujitaka thought for a while and said.
"This is not enough. If you and I give up, there will still be complaints from the retainers."
Akechi Mitsuhide smiled.
“It is human nature not to worry about poverty but to worry about inequality.
If it only hurts the interests of the Akechi-Hosokawa family, why should I go around in such a big circle? What I want is for everyone to give up their bounty, at least their claim to the bounty of the land.
This is not only a matter for you and me, but also a matter for Maeda’s interests. It is a matter for the success of the mountain and the strength of the island. Didn’t they say they loved their lord? Then now is the time for them to show off.
I can't influence too many people. Recently, the coalition forces need help from Maeda's interests, and the Kwantung coalition forces must also rely on the support of Yukimori Yamanaka and Takeo Shimakatsu. "
Hosokawa Fujitaka was a quick thinker, and Akechi Mitsuhide explained so much to her, she already understood something and said.
"You want to take advantage of the conflict between them?"
Akechi Mitsuhide smiled.
"Yes, there are many mountains inside the Sibo family. They are afraid of each other and wary of each other. It would be a waste if we don't use them.
If you are willing, please join me in writing a joint letter to Echizen Country, respectively to Yukimori Yamanaka and Takeo Shima. It illustrates our idea of sharing our worries for you, giving up rewards, and praising the power of God. "
Hosokawa Fujitaka narrowed his eyes, Akechi Mitsuhide was preparing to drag everyone into the water.
Given the bad relationship between Akechi Mitsuhide and Maeda's interests, Maeda's interests may not be willing to buy it, and even if they do, the process will definitely be very unpleasant.
But if Yamanaka Yukimori and Shimakatsu Takeo take action, actively refuse the reward and praise the power of the gods, the pressure will be on Maeda's interests.
This group of important officials of the Sibo family, all harboring small thoughts of admiring Sibo Yiyin, have been scheming with each other for more than a year or two.
Now is the critical moment for Yoshigan Shiba to embark on the Shinto path. If the miracle of heaven and the defeat of the Oda Army were spread widely, it would naturally be beneficial to all the Hime warriors who want to give birth to children for Yoshigan Shiba.
The divine descendants must first safeguard the status of the living gods. If Sibo Yiyin's status as a god is unstable, what else does this descendant of the god have to do? What good can it do?
With the power of Akechi Mitsuhide, it is impossible for all the samurai from the Shiba camp who participated in the war to give up the military rewards they have received, but what if she can get all the Hime samurai who want to steal Shiba Yoshiyin to join forces?
This may be the first time that all the divine families have joined forces to offer Sibo Yiyin to the altar. The price is to give up their own rewards and suppress the desire of the other participating warrior families for rewards.
If this thing is done, it will be the beginning of the Sibo Divine Warrior Group, and the idea of jointly safeguarding the name of the Divine Origin will sprout for the first time.
There is the first time, and there will be the second time. As Shiba Yiyin sows the seeds, the warriors who have obtained the divine descendants will become more and more united under the unified interests of safeguarding the throne of Shiba Yiyin.
This is to make progress with grass, forcing everyone to give up the small profits in the present and work together for the big profits in the future.
Hosokawa Fujitaka looked at Akechi Mitsuhide and nodded slowly.
"In order to support the Shinto cause of Tsuta-den, I, the Hosokawa family, are willing to give up all rewards from this battle in order to honor the gods."
Akechi Mitsuhide smiled.
"Futaka understands the righteousness deeply. Your Majesty will definitely be very moved when you find out.
When the time comes, you and I will sit on the bed together under the curtain, and the rain and dew will be soaked in it. I promise not to compete with you for the first share, and I will definitely make you full and happy. "
Hosokawa Fujitaka's face turned red.
"We're talking about business, why do you bring up that kind of thing at this time?"
Akechi Mitsuhide's face straightened.
“That kind of thing is the most important business.
I hope that Fujitaka will get pregnant soon. We sisters can’t always lag behind others.
Takeda Uesugi has already taken the lead. If we can't catch up, the world in the future will be at an advantage to those Kanto people. "
Hosokawa Fujitaka looked solemn and couldn't help but nod his head in agreement.
