"Kizawa Sakyou?" Imagawa Yoshimoto was shocked when he heard this - he didn't expect Konoe Ueie to actually point the finger at Kizawa Nagamasa, who is now very popular in Kinki.
"Kizawa Nagamasa has no duty as a minister. Not only does he want to evade the leader (Hosokawa Harumoto), but he has intensified his efforts in recent days. He also wants to interfere in the affairs of the shogunate and the imperial court." Nakamikado Nobuyuki spoke harshly to Kizawa Nagamasa also called him by his first name, and it was obvious that he was very dissatisfied, "He colluded with the Zuofu (Takaji Kanesuke), the Zuofu General (Nijo Haruyoshi), and the Inner House (Kujo Uedomichi) to depose the Prime Minister (Konjo). Wei Zhijia), supporting Zuofu as the new minister of Taizheng."
"Your Majesty, what do the Gongfang Palace and His Highness the Governor mean?" Imagawa Yoshimoto did not expect such a big battle, so he confirmed very cautiously.
"His Majesty has long ceased to care about political affairs. Neither the public palace nor the Imperial Highness are dissatisfied with Kizawa Sakyo's domineering behavior, so naturally they will not agree to this matter." Yantsugi Yamashina explained to Imagawa Yoshimoto on the side, "But the old Prime Minister (Konoe) The father of the Ue family, Konoe Shoichi, was the former Taizheng Minister. He once left a famous saying of "戦国の世の时の如し", from which the name "Japan's Warring States Period" came.) He passed away due to illness a few days ago. , so both the Konoe family and us ministers who support the Prime Minister have been leaderless recently, and the rebellious ministers and traitors have taken the initiative, and have put the replacement of the Taizheng Minister on the agenda."
"Moreover, the commander has been staying at Makishima Castle recently, leading his troops to confront Omi Rokkaku, and has long been slacking off on Kyoto's political affairs. At present, the garrison in Kyoto is all handled by Miyoshi Echigo (Miyoshi Political Chief). Although he is from the Miyoshi common clan , but he has a grudge against Miyoshi Chikuzen (Miyoshi Nagakei) for killing his father, so he has long been colluded with Kizawa Nagamasa. Under his arrangement, the entire city of Kyoto is now full of his followers, and even the residence of our minister has been It is difficult for your highnesses to move under surveillance, so the Prime Minister has no choice but to ask us to act." Nakamikado Nobutsuna mentioned Hosokawa Harumoto's inactivity, his tone was full of helplessness.
"I'm going out in plain clothes today, and it's not convenient to stay for a long time. I have to go back to my hometown soon." After the ministers finished their narration, the Konoe family waved their sleeves in person and said to Imagawa Yoshimoto: "I came here specially. , I just want to ask His Highness Imagawa for help."
"His Royal Highness the Prime Minister is famous. Is there any reason for me to disobey a martial artist?" Imagawa Yoshimoto responded obediently, but then he added very carefully: "It's just that the Imagawa family has a humble position and is thousands of miles away from Kyoto. remote……"
"Don't worry, His Highness Imagawa. Naturally, I won't be entrusting you alone." Konoe Ueie shook his head and said to Imagawa Yoshimoto in a reasonable manner, "I have contacted all the daimyo. Currently, Echizen Asakura, Harima Akamatsu, Tan The latter secretly promised to help me. When everything is arranged, an edict will be issued to attack Kizawa Nagamasa. At that time, I hope that His Highness Imagawa and other daimyo will join in the cause and raise the flag in response."
"I understand. Please rest assured, Prime Minister." After hearing this, Imagawa Yoshimoto finally understood - perhaps the Imagawa family itself does not need to do anything. As long as the showdown between Konoe Ueie, Takaji Kanesuke, and Kizawa Nagamasa comes, Imagawa Yoshimoto can wave the flag and cheer from behind to fill the scene. In this case, it is not bad to sell the current minister of Taizheng a favor - Taiyuan Xuezhai would definitely say so.
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After sending the Konoe family away, Nobutsuna Nakamikado was a little disappointed with Imagawa Yoshimoto's attitude. He whispered in Imagawa Yoshimoto's ear: "Seungyoshi, you should be a little more positive. This is also for the Imagawa family. An opportunity to become famous. If we can leave a good impression on His Highness the Prime Minister, and the Imagawa family can help, we will have a lot more confidence when speaking for the Imagawa family in the court in the future. If the Asakura family can shine , His Highness the Prime Minister will definitely be closer to those ministers of the Chaocang faction in the future, rather than us."
"After all, I haven't discussed it with the teacher yet, so I can't make up my own mind. If I act too decisively, won't there be no room for maneuver?" Imagawa Yoshimoto also answered what he was thinking very frankly.
"Haha, after all these years, Chengfang is still as dependent on Master Xuesai as he was when he was a child." Kanemasa Ichijo smiled and began to recall the past of Imagawa Yoshimoto, "In the past, Master Xuesai asked me to go out to do errands because there was no one to look after you. They will send you to the temple to stay temporarily. There you will tearfully pull Master Xue Zhai's cassock to prevent him from leaving, saying, "Teacher, come and pick me up early." Teacher, please don't take me away like your parents. Leave it alone..."
"Okay, okay, don't talk about this." Imagawa Yoshimoto hurriedly waved his hands, beginning to worry that these childhood sniffing incidents would spread to the bank.
Another round of ridicule was inevitable in Xing Er's ears.
"Chengfang, you know I don't mean to gossip, but you are the family governor, and the Imagawa family is your family after all. You can't just listen to Master Xuezai in everything." Nakamikado Nobuzuna hesitated again and again, but still He spoke earnestly and said: "Master Xue Zhai is indeed extremely talented, but if the power in the family is only in the hands of an outsider, it will eventually cause dissatisfaction within the clan. That is to say, Master Xue Zhai treats you as if he is his own son and is loyal. There was no trouble."
"Yes, Seiyoshi." Yamashina Yantsugi also echoed, "What you did in Suruga has long been spread throughout Kinki. They say that you are a foolish king who is extravagant and ignores the government's affairs. . The rumors are very telling. Why do you play Cuju every day, recite poetry every day, and have fun with your wife. We didn’t believe it at first, but when we saw that these were your Chengfang’s style, we realized that it was probably true. "
"Haha, that's right." Imagawa Yoshimoto readily admitted.
"Well, of course we won't say anything more about you, but you should also pay attention to the eyes of the world. If everyone thinks you are a foolish king, people in the clan may change their minds, and the retainers who want to rebel will also encounter resistance. It's much smaller." Ichijo Kaneko was just joking around, but when he really gave his opinions, he was still to the point.
"Why are you talking about this?" Imagawa Yoshimoto laughed when he heard this, and changed the subject with a haha, "Why should I come to you if I want to hear and teach? Why don't I just listen to the nagging of the teacher and Jiashi? We haven’t seen each other for so many years, let’s talk about something pleasant. How are you doing?”
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After saying goodbye to his friends, Imagawa Yoshimoto rushed to a barren mountainside in the northern suburbs of Kyoto - this was the second person he had made an appointment to meet today - even heavier than the Konoe Ue family he met by chance in the morning. Level - Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiharu. According to common sense, if a daimyo like Imagawa Yoshimoto wanted to see the general, he would have to wait at least ten days and a half after submitting the application. However, now that the shogunate is in decline like the imperial court, Ashikaga Yoshiharu himself has no intention of showing off, so he keeps everything simple and arranges time to meet with Imagawa Yoshimoto within a few days.
"My dear, I haven't seen you for many years, and you are even more elegant than before." Ashikaga Yoshiharu was as unpretentious as before and greeted Yoshimoto Imagawa enthusiastically, "The young governor who even half of the country was in danger a few years ago has now regained his ancestral form. Foundation has gone even further.”
"It's all my teacher who is behind the planning, how dare you take credit?" It may seem modest to outsiders, but Imagawa Yoshimoto himself knows that what he is telling the truth, "It is also thanks to the blessing of Gongfangden, thank you Gongfangden for being here The royal family decreed that I should be the governor of the family, and I was also given the general family name 'Yi', so that I could become famous and take charge of Jun and Yuan states."
"I have heard about Master Yusei's style for a long time, and I just wish I had never had the opportunity to meet him." Ashikaga Yoshiharu sighed with emotion, his tone full of helplessness as if he was thirsty for talents but could not find them. "I heard that Master Yusei is already here. The court and the shogunate are working hard for Ai Qing, and even many of my close contacts have been persuaded. I really don’t know how I have established the connections. It is estimated that the official positions Ai Qing needs will be given to her in the near future. . Daisuke of the Shangjibu, in this way Ai Qing will become the same high minister as the ancestors of the Imagawa family."
"The Imagawa family should continue to devote their loyalty to the shogunate." Imagawa Yoshimoto responded with his hands raised.
At this moment, the crisp sound of horse hooves was heard in the distance - a child was riding a pony that seemed to be born not long ago, running towards here. There were several guards riding horses behind him, hurrying slowly for fear that the child would fall.
"You don't need to take care of them so closely. Children of the samurai family are bound to bump into each other. Otherwise, how will they face the more difficult wind and rain when they grow up?" Ashikaga Yoshiharu did not agree with the caution of his subordinates, and then motioned to the children to dismount and introduced. : "Come, Kikushumaru, this is Your Highness Imagawa. Your Highness Imagawa, this is Inuko Kishusamaru."
"I've met the Young Master." Imagawa Yoshigenrei knelt down and bowed carefully, and even though Ashikaga Kikusumaru was young, he actually returned the greeting in a dignified manner: "I've met His Highness Imagawa." Then, he opened his eyes. His big eyes looked at Imagawa Yoshimoto curiously.
"Young master, you are young, but your temperament is already different from ordinary people. I think you will have a promising future." Imagawa Yoshimoto saw the smart look in Ashikaga Kikusumaru's eyes and couldn't help but praise Ashikaga Yoshiharu.
"Haha, praising a child in front of his father, even if it is a compliment, is still pleasant.
. " Ashikaga Yoshiharu laughed with satisfaction, looking at Ashikaga Kikusumaru with eyes full of pride and love, "The slanderous words are heard, yes, yes. "
"How dare you use your clever words and deceit to deceive Gongfangdian and Shaogongfang?" Imagawa Yoshimoto quickly defended himself.
"It doesn't matter. If I really like this child, please give me a lot of support in the future." Ashikaga Yoshiharu really didn't care, but followed what Imagawa Yoshimoto said, took Kikusumaru's hand, and led him to Imagawa Yoshimoto said in front of him: "Kikushumaru, generations of the Imagawa family have been born and died under the shogunate. This His Highness Imagawa will also be a loyal minister of the shogunate that you can rely on in the future. If anything happens, you can ask for help from him."
"Thank you in advance, His Highness Imagawa!" Ashikaga Kikusumaru immediately responded with his hands raised, and at the same time presented him with a tall hat, "At home, I have always heard the teacher talk about the loyalty of the Imagawa family. After finally meeting Tadayoshi today, I am really shocked. Blessed."
"Young master, you don't need to be polite." Upon seeing this, Imagawa Yoshimoto hurriedly returned the gift. The singing and harmonizing of the father and son made Imagawa Yoshimoto a little overwhelmed - he didn't expect that this child was already so proficient in the world of people at such a young age.
Then, just as Imagawa Yoshimoto was thinking about his words, Ashikaga Kikusumaru was suddenly startled, and then tugged on Ashikaga Yoshiharu's sleeves in a panic, and said urgently: "Father, the child suddenly remembered that it seemed like he was hunting just now. If you see a group of unidentified people coming towards us, we’d better take shelter for now!”
