The beginning of the tenth year of astronomy.
After conquering Ise and suppressing Yamato, Kyogoku Takamasa finally slowly returned to Omi with tens of thousands of Kyogoku family troops.
Although the scale of this troop dispatch was quite large, the actual number of troops invested was not large. After all, the previous battle with the Hatakeyama family ended too quickly. As for Yamato, he accomplished his goal without spending a single soldier with the cooperation of Yamato's wealthy families.
Therefore, the Kyogoku family took the three countries of Ise, Yamato, and Shima into their hands without paying any price. It can be said that the gains from this troop dispatch were huge.
As soon as Kyogoku Takamasa entered Kannonji Castle, Kasahara Kiyozuna, who was previously responsible for rebuilding Kannonji Castle, found Kyogoku Takamasa.
"What?"
"Father, do you want to live in seclusion?"
After learning from Kasahara Kiyotsuna that Kyogoku Takahiro wanted to live in seclusion, Kyogoku Takamasa was also surprised. Why was there no sign of this?
Kasahara Kiyotsuna said quickly, "It is said that there was a conversation between the Seclusion Hall and the main hall. This matter is no longer a secret in the family. I will announce it when the lord returns."
"Where is father now?"
"At Imama City."
"Naizangsuke, prepare your horse!"
"Ha!" Hatayama Chaobu, who was beside him, quickly took the order.
Guanyin Temple City is not far from Imabang City. The distance between the two cities is only more than forty miles. They arrived in less than an hour with a quick horse.
Hearing Kyogoku Takamasa's arrival, Kyogoku Takahiro quickly got down from the mahjong table and announced that today's game was over.
Soon, Kyogoku Takahiro and Kyogoku Takamasa father and son had a conversation in the Imperial Palace of Imahama Castle.
"Why did my father suddenly decide to live in seclusion?"
"Saburo, your talent is obvious to all in this family. Now that the Kyogoku family is becoming more and more powerful, I can't help but feel a little overwhelmed as the head."
"A few days ago, my father had a conversation with me. I also think that it is the best time to live in seclusion at this time."
"Is this a decision made by Father after careful consideration?" Kyogoku Takamasa continued to confirm.
Kyogoku Takahiro nodded affirmatively, "Sanlang, you can rest assured. After I live in seclusion, I will go to Kyoto to live. From now on, Kyogoku's family will all depend on you."
Kyogoku Takahiro's words also gave Kyogoku Takamasa reassurance.
Because during the Warring States Period, although the former family governor lived in seclusion, Ren Jiuhui controlled the situation behind the scenes and retained great power, which was extremely unfriendly to the new leader.
Kyogoku Takamasa is worried that Kyogoku Takahiro will do the same. In that case, it will not make much sense whether he will succeed the family governor or not.
But judging from Kyogoku Takahiro's current intentions, the other party obviously just let it go, which is the result Kyogoku Takamasa wants.
"Now that father has made a decision, I will lead the Kyogoku family to continue to grow and develop in the future!"
"Good! As expected of me, Kyogoku Takahiro's son!" Kyogoku Takahiro nodded with satisfaction and cast an approving look at Kyogoku Takamasa. "Relevant decisions have been made a few days ago. I have only eliminated the most important ministers in the family. Today Now that Saburo has returned, let’s make an official announcement tomorrow.”
"The succession ceremony is scheduled for ten days. Do you want to invite the ministers to watch the ceremony? Or will you only visit the Toki, Takeda (Wakasa) or Hosokawa families?"
Kyogoku Takamasa replied, "Let's keep everything simple. It's just a succession. There is no need to make a fuss."
"Then let's do what Saburo wants."
"By the way, your mother and grandmother have not seen you for a long time, and they miss you very much. If you have time, please go to the backyard to see them."
"ha!"
When he came out of the imperial palace, a breeze blew in his face. Kyogoku Takamasa looked relaxed and could not help but smile.
From now on, I can finally let go and do something big!
........
Since Kyogoku Takahiro had already made peace with the retainers in advance, and the retainers of the Kyogoku family were also very satisfied with Kyogoku Takahiro, there was no resistance at all to the succession of the family governor.
The retainers all agreed with Kyogoku Takahiro's decision, and ten days later Kyogoku Takamasa officially became the sixteenth generation head of the Kyogoku family in Kiyotaki Temple.
And on the second day of his succession, an unexpected person suddenly appeared in Omi, forcing Kyogoku Takamasa to rush to Kuchiki Valley in Takashima County without stopping.
Ashikaga Yoshiharu is here.
"Sakyo Jin, after much thought, only Omi is my last support."
"Kyoto is a wrong place, and I don't want to stay there for a moment longer."
Looking at the haggard-looking Ashikaga Yoshiharu, Kyogoku Takamasa knew that something must have happened in Kyoto, and it was something unfavorable to Ashikaga Yoshiharu. Otherwise, why would Ashikaga Yoshiharu come to Omi again after finally returning to Kyoto?
So Kyogoku Gaomasa hurriedly asked, "Who dares to do harm to the general? If that is the case, as long as the general says a word, I will personally lead an army to attack!"
Hearing what Kyogoku Takamasa said, Ashikaga Yoshiharu's eyes immediately turned red, and he said to his left and right with an moved face, "Sakyo Jin, loyal minister!"
"Sakyo-shin doesn't know something."
Ashikaga Yoshiharu wiped away the tears that were lingering in the corner of his eyes, and then said miserably, "Kizawa Kawachi is really bullying others!"
"A few days ago, Kizawa and Kawauchi built a fort on Mount Kasagi to threaten Kyoto. I had the intention to call him to Luo to take charge of the overall situation of Kyoto. Who would have thought that Kizawa and Kawauchi not only did not appreciate it, but also threatened... and threatened that I would quit Kyoto and go to Kyoto. His territory.”
"This is simply a great shame and humiliation, but I have neither troops nor money or food in my hands. I have no other choice but to come to Omi for refuge!"
After Ashikaga Yoshiharu finished speaking, Sanbuchi Haru, who was on the side, also quickly explained to Kyogoku Takamasa the current situation in Kinai.
It turns out that it was Yomizawa Nagamasa, the guardian of Hanoi, who suddenly made big news.
The cause of the incident was that the Shiokawa clan of Settsu Kingdom attacked the territory of Miyoshi Nagakei, the newly appointed guardian of Settsu. The Shiokawa clan was once a die-hard loyalist of Hosokawa Takakuni. Now Miyoshi Nagakei, the son of Miyoshi Gencho, came to take charge of the settsu. Tianjin naturally aroused the dissatisfaction of the Shiokawa family.
Coupled with the instigation of Kizawa Nagamasa, a fight broke out between the two sides.
Miyoshi Changqing had just arrived, and he had no idea about the situation in Settsu.
Under the attack of the Shiokawa clan, Miyoshi Nagakei was defeated and had no choice but to ask for help from Hosokawa Harumoto. Hosokawa Harumoto naturally would not sit idly by and ignore this, so he sent people to support Miyoshi Nagakei.
Seeing this situation, Kizawa Nagamasa immediately announced that "Hosokawa Harumoto was unfair and attacked the Shiokawa clan for no reason." He openly opposed Hosokawa Harumoto.
Then, Kizawa Nagamasa personally led his troops into Settsu, and successively defeated the reinforcements sent by Miyoshi Nagakei and Hosokawa Harumoto, directly cutting off the connection between Settsu and Kyoto.
This move was supported by some wealthy Settsu families headed by the Shiokawa clan, and Kisawa Nagamasa quickly suppressed Settsu.
Seeing this situation, Kizawa Nagamasa decided to do nothing but build a city directly on Mount Kasagi in the southern part of Yamashiro Kingdom, intending to use this as a springboard to send troops to Kyoto.
This move of Kizawa Nagamasa shocked Ashikaga Yoshiharu in Kyoto, and he quickly sent Sanbuchi Haru as an envoy to the Kizawa family to express his goodwill to Kizawa Nagamasa. Expressed his willingness to let Kizawa Nagamasa go to Kyoto and serve as the "guard" of Kyoto.
However, Kizawa Nagamasa was distracted and did not appreciate it at all, and simply ignored Ashikaga Yoshiharu.
This touched Ashikaga Yoshiharu's low self-esteem, and he ran away in anger and ran to Omi again.
After arriving at Omi, Ashikaga Yoshiharu couldn't figure it out and was even more angry.
I'll let it go if Marde and Hosokawa Harumoto are disgusting. You, Kizawa Nagamasa, are just Hosokawa Harumoto's younger brother. Why don't you take me seriously?
Hence the current situation.
After listening to these contents, Kyogoku Takamasa also digested them for a long time.
Seeing Ashikaga Yoshiharu's demoralization, Kyogoku Takamasa immediately said, "Shogun, don't worry, my Kyogoku family will take care of this matter!"
