Kyogoku Gaomasa decided to go to Luo, and the retainers of the Kyogoku family also supported him.
I think back then, the Kyogoku family was considered a big boss in Kinai. Kyogoku Mochikiyo once served as the chief of the imperial court and served as the garrison of Kyoto, with full say.
In the past, the Kyogoku family declined, and these were just the courage of the past. But now that the Kyogoku family has re-emerged under the leadership of Kyogoku Takamasa, it's time to show the world the strength of the Kyogoku family.
Under the instruction of Kyogoku Takamasa, except for the newly surrendered areas of Ise and Shima, which did not mobilize troops, the remaining troops from Omi, Wakasa and other places continued to gather in Kannonji Castle.
Higuchi Naofousa, Matsunaga and others were the busiest people in the family. Before the army was dispatched, the preparation of food and ordnance was the top priority. Such heavy tasks fell on the hands of Higuchi and Matsunaga, who could be called the right-hand men.
The Kyogoku family is now considered to be full of talents, and the Kyogoku high-ranking officials no longer need to do everything themselves as before, they only need to issue orders and strategize.
While the Kyogoku family was actively preparing to go to Luo, the envoy guarding Shiba Yoshito from Owari next door also came to Kannonji Castle.
Kyogoku Takamasa was still surprised by the messenger from the Shiba family. After all, the Kyogoku family and the Shiba family had not been in contact for a long time.
"Shiba and I, Kyogoku, have never had any contact, but I don't know why Yamashiro-suke came here today?"
Sitting in the hall is Shibayama Josuke, a member of the Shiba family. He is the younger brother of Shiba Yitong. He became a monk in his early years, but later returned to secular life. He wanted to help Shiba Yitong re-establish his prestige, but after several years of hard work, it was in vain.
Si Boyi bowed to Kyogoku Gaozheng in fear and fear. He did not dare to show the momentum of holding a pen with three tubes, and kept his posture very low.
"In fact, as early as a few months ago, our family sent an envoy to Ise to visit Sakyo and enter the palace. However, the envoy was intercepted and killed shortly after leaving Qingzhou City, and the matter was ignored."
"Today I came to Guanyin Temple City, and it can be said that I went through many hardships. If it weren't for the family members fighting to protect me, I might not be able to meet Zuo Jing and enter the palace."
"Intercept and kill?" Kyogoku Takamasa wondered, "Who dares to attack the Shiba family in Owari territory?"
In Kyogoku Takamasa's understanding, although the Shiba family had no real power in Owari, no one openly opposed the Shiba family during the Tenmon years. Historically, not long after Oda Nobunaga succeeded to the throne, the Shiba family completely lost Owari (no more in name).
"To be honest, although my family is called Owari Mamoru, the power in the family is controlled by Oda Yamato Mamoru. My lord is determined to revitalize the family name and is preparing to make friends with the Kyogoku clan. I hope to use your strength to regain the power in the family."
"But unexpectedly, the secret was leaked and the Oda Yamato Mamoru side learned about it, so they sent people to intercept and kill Na Furuno Temple (Na Furuno Katsuyasu)."
"My lord was worried that Oda Yamato and Mamoru would take the opportunity to attack, so he asked us and other retainers to transform into merchants and escape from Qingzhou City. We were intercepted and killed several times along the way. Only the next person among the five people survived."
After listening to Shiba Yoshizai's words, Kyogoku Takamasa nodded, "So, Shiba Owari hopes that our family will send troops to assist the Shiba family?"
"Exactly!"
Regarding Owari, Kyogoku Takamasa has never had any ideas.
The Kyogoku family's basic base is in Omi, which is the Kinai area, and the Kyogoku family's main future development direction is also in the direction of Kyoto.
This is where the shogunate is located. Controlling Kyoto means controlling the Muromachi shogunate, allowing the Kyogoku family to occupy the center of the world. Therefore, the expansion of the Kyogoku family can only go west, not east.
On the Tokaido side, the Imagawa family is now gaining momentum and developing rapidly. Because of Owari's Oda Nobuhide, the two sides fought fiercely around Mikawa.
Kyogoku Takamasa needs Owari as a third party force to resist possible threats to the Imagawa family from the east.
Therefore, Kyogoku Takamasa never thought about getting involved with Owari, otherwise it would have been just a matter of course to clean up Owari after defeating Ise.
But Oda Nobuhide is also an ambitious person. If he is allowed to become powerful in Owari, it will inevitably come back to bite the Kyogoku family.
Since the Shiba family wants to embrace the family, Kyogoku Takamasa will not remain indifferent.
"I know what the Shiba family asked me to do, but I have already accepted the invitation of the Shogun and the Hatakeyama family and will be going to Luo in the near future. We are indeed powerless to deal with Owari." Kyogoku Takamasa said in a somewhat embarrassed tone.
After hearing what Kyogoku Takamasa said, Shiba Yizai quickly said, "My family is really unable to contain Oda Yamatomomo. If the Kyogoku family helps, our family will be in danger."
"If the Kyogoku family is willing to help me, I would like to report to the imperial court on my behalf and ask for the official position of the three ministers for Sakyo to enter the palace?"
"Are you humiliating my family?" Hearing Shiba Yoshizai's words, Kyogoku Takamasa smiled, "My family is on good terms with the generals and governors. My father-in-law is Sanjo Nakayan, and half of Kyoto's ministers are on good terms with me."
"If you really care about your official career, you don't need the help of the fake Si Bo family?"
Si Boyi suddenly broke into sweat, "Don't be angry when Sakyo enters the palace, but... I really can't give you anything as a thank you."
Kyogoku Takamasa nodded, this is normal, the Shiba family looks like this now, and there is indeed nothing left.
After thinking for a long time, Kyogoku Takamasa no longer wanted to drag Shiba Yi around, so he continued to speak, "After all, the Shiba family is a famous family of the samurai family and one of the three leaders of the shogunate. Now it is not like this. We really can’t stay out of it.”
"As for sending troops Owari, there is no need to mention it again, but I have other ways to help the Shiba family achieve what they want."
After hearing what Kyogoku Gaomasa said, Shiba Yizai was immediately overjoyed and said quickly, "If this is true, our Shiba family will definitely follow the Kyogoku family's lead in the future!"
Being able to say such "against the ancestors" really made the Shiba family feel embarrassed, and Kyogoku Takamasa was also satisfied with the other party's attitude.
After all, the Shiba family is one of the three leaders of the shogunate. If there is any problem with Hosokawa, the Shiba family will be able to come in handy.
When he thought of this, Kyogoku Takamasa suddenly felt a sense of enlightenment, and an unimagined path burst directly into Kyogoku Takamasa's heart.
The Spo family has something going on!
When he thought of this, Kyogoku Takamasa looked at Shiba Yizai with a much kinder look.
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Although he failed to persuade the Kyogoku family to send troops, Shiba Yizai also received the promise of Kyogoku Gaomasa and returned to Qingzhou City happily.
Kyogoku Takamasa also secretly called Yamaoka Inuhachiro. After whispering to Yamaoka Inuhachiro, Yamaoka Inuhachiro also set off towards Owari.
However, Yamaoka Inuhachiro did not go to Qingsu Castle, but went straight to Koto Castle, the residence of Oda Nobhide.
If the Kyogoku family wanted to take action against Oda Nobuhiro, it would be inconvenient for the Kyogoku family to take action personally, so it would be most appropriate to leave such a small matter to Oda Nobuhide.
Not long ago, didn't Oda Nobuhide send Masahide Hirate to convey goodwill to the Kyogoku family?
Since he is determined to become an ally, it depends on whether Oda Nobuhide will succeed.
After Yamaoka Inuhachiro left, Kyogoku Takamasa called Kyogoku Takayoshi again.
Kyogoku Takayoshi has been very low-key since he returned to Kyogoku's house. He plays mahjong with Kyogoku Takahiro all day long and has nothing to do.
Nowadays, the Kyogoku family has a great business, and the Kyogoku family also needs to support and cultivate a family to balance the retainers in the family.
"Uncle, there will be changes in Owari in the near future. I am going to send my uncle to Mino as my family's envoy to Inabayama Castle."
Kyogoku Takayoshi was also very happy when he heard this. Since Kyogoku Takamasa is willing to let him do things, it means that the day has finally come for him to make a comeback.
"My lord has ordered that I, Kyogoku Nagato Shou, must do my best to serve my lord!" Kyogoku Takayoshi quickly expressed his loyalty.
"The Shiba family hopes to get the support of my family to regain the power of the family. I am going to ask Mino to cooperate with Oda Owari Mamoru to send troops. When my family goes to Luo, Mino will have to worry about my uncle."
Kyogoku Takayoshi hesitated and said, "But I'm going to fight..."
"It doesn't matter, Inaba and others are here for the war, so my uncle doesn't need to worry about it. He only needs to coordinate the overall situation."
"Since my lord said this, I can rest assured and leave this matter to me, Kyogoku Nagatomo!"
