"What! The eighth shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa is seriously ill? Ashikaga Yoshihiro brought Ashikaga Yoshihito to Luo?!"
"How could the position of shogun fall back into the hands of Ashikaga Yoshiki?"
In the tea room, after hearing such shocking news, Takeda Nobuhiro and his son Mitsuhiro Uizaki looked at each other and were speechless for a moment.
The Yingren Rebellion lasted for ten years, and the world was also in chaos for ten years. Although the Ezo region was not affected, many horrific battles challenging the authority of the shogunate were heard. Although this war with astonishing destructive power was essentially a power struggle between the Shogun family, the Hosokawa family and the Yamana family, in the eyes of the world, it was the Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa who fought with his younger brother Ashikaga Yoshihiro for the sake of his son Ashikaga Yoshinaga. The inheritance civil war!
Finally, Ashikaga Yoshimi was defeated and expelled, peace was restored in Kyoto, and the position of shogun was passed to Ashikaga Yoshinaga. In the past few years, Ashikaga Yoshinaga led his army to conquer various places, and also restored some authority of the shogunate... As a result, suddenly, the ninth shogun Ashikaga Yoshitaka, who was only 25 years old, died suddenly during the expedition. And just eight months later, the eighth shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa became seriously ill and died...
"Ashikaga Yoshiki brought his son Yoshiki to Luo..."
Takeda Nobhiro's expression changed and he pondered for a long time. Then, with a solemn look on his face, he asked.
"Morino Kiyoshi, if General Ashikaga Yoshimasa dies, who will succeed him?"
"According to the laws of the samurai family, Ashikaga Yoshisai will succeed him as shogun, and Ashikaga Yoshisai will be regarded as the Grand Imperial Palace and actually control the shogunate."
Morino Kiyoshi answered directly without thinking. He had thought about this problem many times, and the big shot behind the scenes also reminded him before leaving.
"Mr. Nobuhiro, you know that during the Onin Rebellion, Commander Hosokawa stood with the Yoshimasa lineage, and now the Yoshimasa lineage has returned..."
"The hostility between Governor Hosokawa and Yoshimi's family, coupled with Yoshimasa's wife, Mrs. Tomiko..."
Nobuhiro Takeda looked heavy and sighed with emotion.
"The seeds of civil strife have been planted... From now on, the shogunate will be troubled again!"
"yes!..."
Morino Qing sighed quietly. This is an irreconcilable conflict between the general's family and the steward's family. From now on, Kyoto will be in trouble again! And as a big businessman in Kyoto, how could he struggle and survive in such a whirlpool of power?
The two of them were silent for a long time, both knowing how powerful it was. Internal strife within the shogunate continued, generals changed frequently, leaders fought with each other, and the authority of the shogunate continued to decline. And the following cases, which were once sensational, are becoming more and more common. People with rich experience like them can already vaguely sense that an era of endless chaos is gradually beginning! ...
After a while, Morino Kiyoshi changed the topic, with a slight smile on his face and sincere eyes.
"People of the Tang Dynasty once said, 'So in troubled times, traces disappear and the green forest is lost.'... Mr. Nobuhiro, you have established a foundation in Ezo, far away from the troubles, and it has become increasingly prosperous and stable, and can be passed on to future generations, but It’s so enviable!..."
"Ha! The General's family is full of troubles, and this mission of 'conquering the barbarians' can only allow us and other warriors to work hard for it..."
Takeda Nobuhiro smiled and shook his head, ambition hidden in his words. He pondered for a while, then started talking about the Tang sentence just now.
"This metaphor of 'troubled times' is quite vivid. I wonder where it comes from?"
"Oh, this is the Song Dynasty's "Northern Dream Suoyan". I bought it from Tang Ship. The text is quite interesting. I still have a copy on the ship. If Mr. Xin Guang is interested, I will send someone to deliver it later."
"Ha! The Northland is desolate. It would be great if I could have a few Tang books to read through!"
Takeda Nobuhiro nodded readily and secretly paid attention to the word "Tang Ship". He asked thoughtfully and smiled.
"Morino Kiyoshi, my old friend, you came here this time to inform me of major events in Kyoto... Is there anything I can do to help you?"
After going round and round, I finally came to the point. The great businessman Morino Kiyo's mood perked up. He bowed his head respectfully and made a sincere request.
"Mr. Xin Guang, I do have something to ask for when I come here this time!"
"It doesn't matter! As fellow villagers, we have known each other for many years. No matter what it is, let's talk about it!"
"Hi!"
The big businessman Morino Qing lowered his figure and spoke softly.
"Over the years, I have made a living in Kyoto. Under the protection of the Tiantai Sect Nan Eizan Miao Court, I was lucky enough to open a rice house in Shichijo rice field in Kyoto..."
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Hearing this, Nobuhiro Takeda raised his eyebrows, his thoughts were spinning, and he was very unpredictable.
"Rice houses in Kyoto...Shichijo Rice Farm...Tendai Sect Minami Eizan Myojo Court..."
The amount of information in this sentence is actually huge. First of all, rice is the most important staple food in the country. "Rice trading" has no worries about buying and selling, and it can collect money stably. It is the best money-making industry in the world! Those who can open rice houses in Kyoto rice farms are all big businessmen at the top level, with extremely powerful connections and means. Because, if you do such a profitable livelihood industry in Kyoto without the protection of the big shots in Kyoto, you are looking for death and you will definitely not be able to continue!
The Shichijo rice field mentioned by Morino Kiyoshi is the lower rice field in Kyoto. Not far next to it is the Rengeoin main hall. This Buddhist temple was founded by Emperor Houbaihe and built by Ping Qingsheng. It has a special status and is mostly presided over by royal nobles. It is solemn and gorgeous in style. There are thirty-three sections of Buddhist hall between the beams and pillars, also known as "Sansanjian Hall". The famous "Sanjusangendo Long Shot Festival" during the Edo period was held in this Buddhist hall. And this Buddhist hall belongs to the "Tiantai Sect Miao Court".
"Morino Kiyoshi, you and I have known each other for many years, and I have always treated each other with sincerity! You have a relationship like Miao Court behind your back, but you have never told me about it. It is really hard to hide it from me!"
Takeda Nobhiro's thoughts were spinning, anger appeared on his face, and his words were much heavier. In fact, he and Morino Kiyoshi have known each other for many years, and there have long been speculations about the other person's background.
The other party's name is "Qing", which symbolizes the "sincerity" in Buddhism. Such a name is not something that ordinary businessmen can give. It must be given by a senior monk in a Buddhist temple. At this time in the He Kingdom, gods and Buddhas harmonized and Buddhism flourished. Mahayana Buddhism is closely integrated with the upper class, and various Buddhist sects have great influence, especially in the Kinki area. The Tiantai Sect was the strongest among the Buddhist sects, so it could naturally easily influence the seven rice farms near Chichi.
At this time, the situation in Kyoto was changing, and Morino Qing came from a long way away. If he wanted to ask for something, he must have been ordered by the big man in the Miao Court behind him...
After sorting it out, Takeda Nobuhiro had some guesses about Morino Kiyoshi's purpose. He pretended to be angry at this time, just to take the initiative in the subsequent conversation so as to obtain more benefits!
"... Mr. Xinguang, you and I have known each other for many years, and we are sincere friends! I will not hide it from you. In the Miao Court, there are important figures from the public and military families. They seem to be respected, but in fact they are a bottomless whirlpool. And my rice Although I have made a little profit from this business, most of it has to be dedicated to the adults...I didn't mention it before, I am completely sincere and don't want you to get involved!..."
Seeing Takeda Nobuhiro's anger, Morino Kiyoshi suddenly understood. He lay on the floor, touching his head to the ground, and finally spoke out his purpose.
"The changes in Kyoto are beyond everyone's expectations! Within a year, the ninth general died suddenly, the eighth general was seriously ill, and the tenth general is about to succeed..."
"Several generals before and after were in conflict, and even drew swords to fight, which spread throughout the world... The big shots in the Wonderful Court could not detach themselves from the outside. If they stood on the wrong footing, they would be under the dangerous wall..."
"There have always been trade exchanges between the Ezo land and the mountains of the mainland, and even went as far as the far north through Katai and the Thousand Islands... Lord Nobuyoshi is so famous that you have even received tribute from various tribes in Ezo... I am here to I came here this time because I was entrusted by someone and could not refuse, so I wanted to ask Duke Xinguang for some tribute gifts that are rare in the world..."
