In recent years, as the political center of the Muromachi shogunate, disputes have been going on since the Onin Rebellion.
Leaving aside the distant past, in recent years, the situation in the Kinai region can be said to be quite complicated.
From the dispute between Hosokawa Takakuni and Hosokawa Harumoto in the early years, to the confrontation between Hosokawa Harumoto and Miyoshi Motonaga. Mixed in the middle are the civil strife of the Hatakeyama family, Yamato's sao rebellion, the Tenbun Lotus Rebellion, Ichiki Ike, etc. The forces from all sides will take the stage after you sing.
Now, a new protagonist has arrived on the stage in recent regions - Kisawa Nagamasa.
Kizawa Nagamasa actually has a low presence in history (domestic), and is far less well-known than the later Matsunagahide. But it is undeniable that during the ten years of Astronomy, Kizawa Nagamasa can definitely be regarded as a trend-setter.
First, he sent troops to Settsu to defeat Miyoshi Nagakei, and then he threatened Kyoto and scared away Ashikaga Yoshiharu. In one operation, he defeated even the dignified shogunate leader Hosokawa Harumoto.
Kyogoku Takamasa stayed in Kuchikidani for two days. He spent the whole day with Ashikaga Yoshiharu to discuss the "Secret Affairs", and shouted slogans from time to time to support Ashikaga Yoshiharu, which moved Ashikaga Yoshiharu so much. .
In the evening, Kuchiki Aizuna, a wealthy family of Kuchiki Valley, showed his sincerity as a landlord by hosting a banquet in honor of Ashikaga Yoshiharu, who came all the way from Kyoto, and the public servants who followed Ashikaga Yoshiharu. Naturally, Kyogoku Takamasa also got involved. .
Strictly speaking, Kuchiki Aizuna belongs to Omi and should be a subordinate of the Kyogoku family. However, due to the close personal relationship between Kuchiki Inizuna and Ashikaga Yoshiharu, Ashikaga Yoshiharu fled to Omi several times and lived in Kuchiki Valley. Therefore, Kuchiki Inizuna followed Ashikaga Yoshiharu in a sense, and his son even worshiped him. Ashikaga Yoshiharu's taboo (Kuchiki Haretsuna).
However, Kuchiki Takasuna still dare not neglect Kuchiki Takamasa, the now serious head of the Kyogoku family. Moreover, Kuchiki Takazuna, who is also from the Kuchiki family, is working for the Kyogoku family, and the relationship between the two families is still very good. of.
At night, everyone was drunk. Ashikaga Yoshiharu and others went to rest first. Kyogoku Takamasa couldn't sleep alone, so he wandered around the Kuchikikan.
Walking down the corridor, Kyogoku Takamasa soon found a woman with a cold face and excellent temperament waiting for him in front of him.
When he got closer, Kyogoku Takamasa couldn't help but panic in his heart.
ah! This is an old acquaintance.
Amei looked at the person in front of her who was thinking about her day and night, feeling happy and angry in her heart. She puffed her lips and pretended to be angry and said, "Sakyo Jin is quite carefree, but do you still remember that I am a miserable person? "
"What are you talking about, Madam? After all, we are a couple for a day. How dare we forget Madam's kindness?"
After looking around and seeing no one around, Kyogoku Takamasa boldly stepped forward and hugged the woman into his arms.
The woman is none other than Ashikaga Yoshiharu's concubine.
Even though there was no one around, Mei was still taken aback by Kyogoku Takamasa's bold move. She wanted to struggle, but when she felt the masculine aura rushing towards her face, Amei couldn't help but feel a little intoxicated.
Clinging obediently to Kyogoku Takamasa's chest, Amei softly recounted the hardships of the past few years, and Kyogoku Takamasa also said some love words from time to time.
It is estimated that Ashikaga Yoshiharu, who is sleeping soundly in the house, never dreamed that the good brother with whom he had just had a drink and had a good time is now here with his concubine...
"Zajing Jin, I have some good news for you."
Before Kyogoku Takamasa could respond, Amei said excitedly, "The shogun and my son Shokakumaru are actually... the night I and Sakyo entered... .”
Before Amei could finish speaking, Kyogoku Takamasa quickly covered the other person's mouth. It was enough that he knew some things in his mind and there was no need to say them explicitly.
"I already know about this matter. When the time comes..." Kyogoku Takamasa wanted to say more, but considering that he still couldn't expose his purpose, he did not continue.
Amei was also very sensible and did not continue to ask. Instead, she said, "I don't ask for anything. I only know that the person I love is an upright warrior."
"I wonder if there will be a chance to stay with Sakyo Shin for a long time in the future."
"It's almost... it's almost..." Kyogoku Takamasa gently stroked Amei's hair and whispered in the other person's ear.
After a long time, Kyogoku Gao Zhengcai said goodbye to Amei. After all, it was not his own land, and there would be something bad if he was bumped into by someone.
Although with the current size of the Kyogoku family, there is nothing to worry about, but after all, the shogunate still has a little influence at the moment, and Kyogoku Takamasa does not want to openly break up with Ashikaga Yoshiharu.
Back in his room, Kyogoku Takamasa thought of what Amei had just said, and suddenly made a bold decision in his heart.
"If it were my son..."
.......
After staying in Kuchiki Valley for three days, Kyogoku Takamasa promised Ashikaga Yoshiharu that he would send troops as soon as possible before he got up and returned to Omi Kannonji Castle.
Kannonji Castle was renovated during the period of Kasahara Kiyosuna, and its scale was even more prosperous during the Rokkaku Sadayori period. After Kyogoku Takamasa succeeded to the throne, the Kyogoku family's headquarters moved from Imahama Castle to Kannonji Castle, and Imahama Castle became Kyogoku Takahiro's retreat.
However, Takahiro Kyogoku was obviously tired of living there. Two days ago, he and Mrs. Kotokawa left for Luo to go to Kyoto, accompanied by Mrs. Sanjo. She had not been back to her parents' home for a long time, and Mrs. Sanjo was also a little homesick.
Just after returning to Kannonji Castle, the arrival of a person surprised Kyogoku Takamasa.
The visitor was an envoy sent by the Hatakeyama family in Kawachi, and Kyogoku Takamasa personally received him.
"Hatakeyama Zaemon, the first eldest son of the Shimohatakeyama family, saw Sakyo Kyogoku enter the palace!"
A young samurai in his twenties leaned over and bowed to Kyogoku Takamasa.
Kyogoku Takamasa also spoke very cordially, "I have been separated from Kii Morden (Hatakeyama Masakuni) for several years. I wonder how Kii Morden is doing these days?"
Hatakeyama Masakuni was originally a close relative of Kyogoku Takamasa. According to this relationship, Kyogoku Takamasa was the son of Hatakeyama Masakuni, so he was naturally quite close to the Hatakeyama family.
"To be honest, Sakyo's entry into the palace, the current situation of our family is very unoptimistic."
"Kizawa Sakyou Ryo and Yusa Kawauchi Mamoru control the affairs of the family. The Lord is called the family governor but is actually a puppet. Although we and the rest of the family are determined to revitalize the family name, there is nothing we can do...sigh."
"Although the lord originally had no real power in the family, Ryo Kizawa Sakyo and others still respected the lord openly. But a few days ago, the lord's brother (Hatakeyama Nagasune) suddenly died of poisoning, and everyone in the family believed that it was Sakyo Kizawa. Liang did it."
"Kizawa Sakyou Ryo's move can be described as treasonous. If he continues to let it go, I'm afraid my lord will not be spared."
"So my lord has sent me here to Omi. I hope Sakyo will remember the past friendship and help our family!"
Hearing this, Kyogoku Takamasa understood Hatakeyama Zaoei Monzo's intention.
To put it simply, in order to continue to expand the voice of the family and show his sense of existence, Kizawa Nagamasa boldly and openly murdered the Hatakeyama family governor Hatakeyama Nagasune who had just been deposed.
This move made Hatakeyama Masakuni panic. He was afraid that Kizawa Nagamasa would take care of him. He did not dare to go to Hosokawa Harumoto. Although he was supported by Hosokawa Harumoto, Kizawa Nagamasa had blocked the roads entering Kyoto from various places at this moment, and he could not contact Hosokawa Harumoto at all.
So Hatakeyama Masakuni put his hope in the Kyogoku family.
Well, first Ashikaga Yoshiharu, and then Hatakeyama Masakuni, they all come to hug me, right?
Naturally, Kyogoku Takamasa would not sit idly by in response to Hatakeyama Masakuni's request. Kinei is now in chaos, and it is a good time to infiltrate the forces.
After thinking for a moment, Kyogoku Takamasa replied, "Don't worry, Youue Monzo, I have already accepted the invitation of the shogun and will raise my troops to Luo soon."
"I would like to ask Youue Menzuo to report back to Kii Morden and wait patiently for a while. I will definitely help Kii Morden regain the power of the family!"
Hearing Kyogoku Takamasa's words, Hatakeyama Zaemon Monzo immediately burst into tears and said with gratitude, "With the Kyogoku family here, my family will be saved!"
After saying that, Hatakeyama Zaemon Monzo didn't stop for a moment and set off directly to return home.
Hatakeyama Masakuni was still looking forward to it at home. He had to bring the good news back home quickly.
