Killing people's money is like killing their parents. Although Kuriya Gentaka didn't show anything on the surface, he was actively stirring up trouble secretly.
It happened that Takeda Motomitsu was ill and the family was gradually unstable. Takeda Motomitsu's younger brother Nobutaka Takeda seemed to be interested in competing for the position of leader. The two of them immediately looked at Mung Bean and confirmed their eyes.
However, Takeda Momitsu has ruled Wakasa for many years and his prestige is still there.
Even though their health is failing now, Kuriya Mototaka and Takeda Nobutaka still dare not act rashly.
After all, in Wakasa, although the Kuriya family is powerful, among the retainers of the Takeda family, the strength of retainers such as the Yatsumi clan and the Muto clan is not weak. In particular, the Yoshimi family was ranked in the "double wall" with the Kuriya family, but they could only be ranked second, so they were naturally unwilling to accept it.
Therefore, the Yoshimi family is always thinking about how to knock the Kuriya family off the throne. As long as the Kuriya family dares to rebel, the Yoshiken family will definitely be the first to stand up and oppose it.
In short, the current situation is that Kuriya Mototaka and Takeda Nobutaka are still waiting and watching.
It was precisely because they were unsure about paying attention that they wanted to hear the Kyogoku family's views on this matter. If they can ensure that the Kyogoku family can provide support for them in this matter, then the chances of winning will undoubtedly increase exponentially!
...
Xia Mei Castle, Kuriya Family Mansion.
The forty-three-year-old Kuriya Mototaka is sitting in the main hall of the residence hall. He is wearing a decent hunting suit. He adjusts his clothes from time to time and behaves very seriously.
Although Kuriya Mototaka was only a retainer of the Wakasa Takeda family, he had little reputation in history, and had almost no sense of presence in the entire Kinai region. However, Xianyu also has dreams, and Kuriya Gentaka is also very pursuing.
In addition to developing the Kuriya family, Kuriya Mototaka is also actively developing towards Kyoto, eager to improve the Kuriya family name!
Therefore, Kuriya Mototaka married the daughter of Naohien, the head of the Kyoto Gongqing family who recommended the construction of the temple.
Later, Kuriya Mototaka's daughter Motoko married Kanshuji Haruhide. The two gave birth to a daughter who married Prince Seihito, and Prince Seihito’s son became Emperor Goyosei.
In other words, Kuriya Gentaka, an inconspicuous salted fish, actually quietly became the great-grandfather of the first emperor?
It's really strong!
A unique way to make a comeback.
"My lord, the guests have arrived." A man approaching Kuriya Gentaka carefully whispered in his ear.
Kuriya Gentaka's eyes flashed, and then he nodded calmly, "Please."
"ha!"
Not long after, Kyogoku Takamasa and his five subordinates entered the main hall of the Kuriya clan mansion.
Looking at Kuriya Mototaka, who was sitting upright on the main throne, and then at the few samurai sitting in the main hall who should be Kuriya clan retainers, Kyogoku Takamasa sat down generously in the center of the main hall without any hesitation.
"Kyogoku Saburo has met Kuriya Ukyo Ryōden!"
Kyogoku Takamasa did not call himself "Sakyo Susumu", but called himself Saburo. He undoubtedly kept his attitude very low and did not want to "overwhelm others with power."
This also sends a signal to Kuriya Gentaka, that is, the Kyogoku family intervenes in Wakasa as a "guest" to dispel Kuriya Gentaka's worries.
After all, the strength of the Kyogoku family is much stronger than that of the entire Wakasa country in terms of stone height alone. When Kyogoku Takamasa plays another anti-customer drama, it will be enough for Kuriya Gentaka and Takeda Nobutaka to drink a pot. .
Even if Kyogoku Takamasa was thinking this way, he naturally couldn't show it at this time.
Sure enough, upon hearing that Kyogoku Takamasa called himself Saburo, Kuriya Mototaka relaxed his eyebrows and seemed to reveal an inexplicable smile.
"The famous Yasha Saburo is indeed well-deserved. Even though we are far apart, my family seems to be feeling a lot of pressure!"
"It would be great if I had a son like Sakyou entering the palace!"
Looking at Kyogoku Takamasa in front of him, Kuriya Mototaka's face was full of admiration.
Kyogoku Takamasa hurriedly humbled himself and said: "What the hell, I'm just young and energetic and I luckily did one or two things that are not worth mentioning. I really don't deserve to be so boasted by Ukyo Ryōden."
"Why should Sakyo be overly modest when he enters the palace? Wakasa is Omi's neighbor. How can I, who is in Wakasa, not know about Sakyo's martial name when he enters the palace?"
"Ukyo Ryōden is in awe of Wakasa's great talent and strategy!"
Kyogoku Takamasa and Kuriya Mototaka soon began to exchange business blows one after another. Of course, they mostly tested each other, and neither of them directly exposed their truest thoughts.
"Speaking of which, Ukyo Ryōden's sworn brother who persuaded the temple to build the Council Hall (Kuriya Gentaka's brother-in-law) was a guest at Imahama City at this time, and I had a very pleasant conversation with him."
Kuriya Mototaka nodded, and then said with a rather regretful expression, "Brother also sent a letter to inform me of this matter, but it's a pity that I can't go to Imahama Castle in person. I really don't want to miss such a grand event!"
"By the way, speaking of Omi, it is said that the shogun seems to be resuming the opening ceremony at Guanyinji Castle recently. I wonder if this is true?"
Hearing Kuriya Gentaka talk about Ashikaga Yoshiharu, Kyogoku Takamasa's eyes suddenly narrowed, and then quickly relaxed: "Yes, this is indeed the case."
"In recent years, the Rokkaku family has intentionally intervened in Kinei affairs. Being able to keep the shogun in Guanyinji City just gives the Rokkaku family their righteous status!"
"The hand holding the hexagonal bullet is too long!" Kuriya Mototaka, who was sitting on the throne, suddenly burst into action. "In recent years, there have been frequent disturbances in Iga and Koga in Wakasa. The activities are very rampant. Mihama Port There have been many attacks on caravans.”
"Furthermore, Rokkaku has married his daughter to the son of the head of the family, Hikojiroudon, and he seems to be involved in the replacement of the governor of the Takeda family! Although my Kuriya clan is low in strength, it is not the turn of the Rokkaku family to interfere in this matter. I don't know. What do you think of this matter when Sakyo enters the palace?" Kuriya Mototaka turned his attention to Kyogoku Takamasa.
Kyogoku Takamasa pondered for a while, and then said: "In fact, I don't think that the Rokkaku family wanted to intervene in the replacement of the Takeda family governor before marrying their daughter to Takeda Hikojiro. They mainly wanted to win over him through marriage. The Takeda family.”
"Of course, it would be best for Takeda Hikojiro to succeed him as the head. In this way, the head of the Takeda family will be the son-in-law of the Rokkaku family, and the relationship between the Takeda family and the Rokkaku family will become even closer!"
"Hmph!" After listening to Kyogoku Takamasa's words, a young samurai in front of Kuriya Mototaka suddenly snorted, "Does Rokkaku Sadarayori really think that no one knows about his little plan?"
"He doesn't want to tie my Takeda family to his warship and go out to the Kinai together, and then my family will become cannon fodder to die!" the young samurai said through gritted teeth.
Regarding the matter of being cannon fodder, the Kuriya family members said that they had a say. When he followed Takeda Motomitsu to Luo to help Hosokawa Takakuni in trouble, the Kuriya family almost lost their underwear.
Not only the retainers and ashigaru suffered heavy casualties, but many members of the Kuriya clan also died. Even the Kuriya clan, the head of the Kuriya clan branch, the lord of Kunyoshi Castle, also died inside.
And this young samurai is the son of Kuriya's parents, and his name is...
