(Special statement: the chapter name is not wrong, and the chapter name of the previous chapter is not wrong)

The snow disaster came very quickly, but it went very slowly.

In early January, the snow begins to melt in various parts of the city, but it is not until the end of the month that most of it melts, and there is barely a fresh and dry spring charm.

During this time, Sasa Naimasa, as a major minister of the Oda family and a relative of the Hirate family, visited important officials from the shogunate, the imperial court, temples, trading houses, and scholars in Kyoto according to etiquette, in order to connect with each other, increase the prestige, and by the way, show the presence of the Owari samurai.

Because he continued to give gifts generously, and there was a high-powered dignified criminal department lord to help him speak, even if he didn't know how to talk about the scene, he could be regarded as gaining a lot of goodwill.

It's a pity that many neutral melon-eating masses who don't know much about political details will ask at the end: "I don't know what happened to Oda's Danmasa?" After he stepped down, the situation was not so reassuring, and we still hope that it will be better to go back to the way it was two or three years ago. ”

However, Sasa Narumasa was speechless.

When Oda Nobunaga was assassinated, he turned to the shogunate for help to protect his family's business, and took the initiative to enter the imperial palace, and it was difficult to get out from then on. Ashikaga Yoshiaki firmly claimed that the "Lord Guanling" was not in good health, and there was a risk of dying at any time, so he was not suitable for visitors...... What can you do?

Can you still lead troops to the palace?

Regarding the doubts of outsiders, Sasa Narumasa only felt extremely tired of grievances in his heart, more tired than fighting day and night on the battlefield, and reluctantly showed his not excellent acting skills, responding to some nonsense that he did not believe in himself, such as "Despite the absence of Danmasa-sama, the Oda family and the shogunate are still one and the same", and it is uncertain whether he can be confused in the past.

If it weren't for the help of the old drama bone Pingshou Fan Xiu, I'm afraid I would really be timid.

Interestingly, Ashikaga Yoshiaki himself, on an occasion when none of the shogunates, such as Hidei Mibuchi and Ise Sadako, were present, made a point of emphasizing that "the connection between the shogunate and the Oda family has not changed because of the seclusion of Danmasa-sama".

It's a pity that Sazo Chengzheng couldn't understand the sound outside the strings, so he didn't take it to heart.

The flat hand show who accompanies him can roughly understand, but it is not appropriate to remind him.

In addition, it seems that Shimoma Yoriren of Ishiyama Honganji Temple has something to do to make a trip to Nagashima via Kyoto. When Sasa Narimasa learned of this, he immediately invited him over with great setbacks, sat down to drink expensive tea, and chatted a little.

Although his etiquette has never been lacking, his words and deeds have always shown his vigilance and alienation from the Oda family, and there is even no lack of ridicule and contempt, and his expression is obviously a "If it weren't for the face of my in-laws, I wouldn't want to pay attention to you at all".

Seeing this situation, Zuo Zuocheng was so angry that he almost couldn't suppress his emotions.

Heide Honhide, however, felt that this move might have been a special order from Honganji Showru, and it was unknown what message it might contain to the Oda family.

However......

The job of a diplomatic envoy may seem like a completely unskilled job, but it is really not something that everyone can do. Otherwise, why did Hiteru Honhide tell Oda Nobutada that "the matter cannot be decided, but you can ask Yu Hayashi Sado and Takenaka Shigeji".

Pity......

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After the beginning of February in the fifth year of Motokame, the frequency of political activity in Kyoto suddenly decreased significantly, as families began spring ploughing while the snow melted and spring returned to the ground.

In normal years, many people start plowing the soil in mid-to-late January, and if they do it quickly, they will finish their work in February, and they can go out to fight or engage in some projects.

This year, however, the situation is different, as the spring equinox is approaching after the sting, and the temperature in various places slowly rises to the point where the rice seedlings can grow up alive, and the seeds can be sown in the ground.

It is said that it is a "rainy snow mega year", but the wind and snow are too big, and it is also very scary.

During this time, it was obvious that the large and small forces in various parts of the country could not launch large-scale operations.

The weather in the Tokai, Nakayama, Hokuriku, and Kanto regions is logically colder than in Kinai, and the restrictions will undoubtedly be greater.

As for getting to Okuha...... Looking at this situation, this year I don't want to plant rice, I can only rely on cold-tolerant and drought-tolerant miscellaneous grains to make do. Anyway, they originally had few paddy fields and mainly dry fields, and they couldn't starve to death if they got used to this.

At this time, Hirate Honhide was able to mobilize 7,000 off-duty flags and return to Kyoto as a standout.

Even according to the contract, he was able to requisition nearly 8,000 "military servicemen" from the wealthy families of his countrymen, and in exchange for the exemption from all other taxes and servitude, it was expressly stipulated that the "military servicemen" must also respond to the demands of the expedition when they were busy with the farms. (Although a certain amount of compensation is required)

However, out of "sympathy" for the outsiders, Hiratsu did not officially exercise this power, but only instructed them to be ready to lead troops at all times.

In addition to once again raising the banner of crusading against the "rebel minister Takeda", the most striking thing about the army's visit to Kyoto was that it brought her own daughter, 12-year-old Miss Yukichiyo.

This little princess, who is ignorant of the world and has been raised in the depths of the boudoir, will be sent to Gifu Castle in advance as a political tool to represent sincerity, in order to show the attitude of the Tie family.

It may sound pitiful to say that it is a "tool", but at the same time, it is the life that countless peasant women have dreamed of.

……

Unexpectedly, when Hisho Tsusu, with his daughter and an army of 7,000, came to the same place again, no one was waiting for him.

Sasa Chengmasa and his brigade disappeared inexplicably.

said that he would meet at Shenglong Temple, but he was all gone.

The little monks in charge of hospitality in the courtyard said that the Na Zuo family was strictly disciplined, and the order was forbidden, and overnight, more than 1,000 people and horses living in five places left quietly, and others could only barely hear some movement in the early morning, but they did not know where to go at all.

So Heishou had no choice but to let the whole army stop, stay where he was, send his subordinate intelligence officers to search around, and also entrusted the abbot of Shenglongyuan to find someone with a table in the temples, merchant houses and villages near the left to come back and inquire.

It took a bit of work to find out...... Somehow, I went in the direction of Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple, and I heard that there was some kind of conflict......

When they heard this, they were terrified.

Tieshou Honhide was also puzzled, but then said to the left and right: "Sasa Neizang helps this person, he is like a mountain, and he does not exceed the distance, which can be described as a model of the words and deeds of the samurai, among so many generals of the Oda family, who is the most unlikely to recklessly commit trouble?" I think there must be a misunderstanding! ”

At that moment, a monk who did not know the truth happened to be present, so he was unconvinced and secretly muttered: "No matter what misunderstanding, it is not a reason to offend the thousand-year-old temple." Do you dare to say that there are any evil deeds in Enryakuji Temple......"

Unexpectedly, he was heard by the tip of his ear, and immediately retorted unceremoniously: "This master, do you dare to guarantee the innocence of Enryakuji Temple with your life?" If you can't, be careful with your words! ”

The unknown monk suddenly sweated like rain, bowed his head and said nothing, and the others who wanted to speak looked at each other, not daring to move a little.

At the same time, he ordered the military officers in the three prefectures of Izumi, Awaji, and Kii to gather at the center to deal with a potential crisis, and to warn the friendly forces led by the shogunate that "something serious might happen."

A group of "celebrities" in the southern suburbs of Kyoto were invited—or rather coerced—to "bear witness" to the event.

Someone who is clever and shrewd saw the direction of the wind and reasoned, "Sasa-sama probably has the idea of allegiance to the shogunate, and he is not used to Matsunaga Dori, who has sheltered and besieged the imperial palace in Enryakuji Temple!" ”

"With the style of my friend, there is indeed a possibility." In this regard, Tieshou Fanxiu verbally agreed, but deliberately made a gesture of frowning and sorrowful, and did not seem to approve.

After a while, someone speculated: "This Sasa-sama of Owari has always been extremely loyal to Oda Danmasa." To make him so out of shape and go to the trouble of Mt. Hiei Enryakuji may be something related to Danmasa-sama. ”

The other person immediately said: "It is said that the two main culprits of the assassination of Danmasa-sama that day, there is still one person at large, named Igasaki Michishun, who is a very terrible escape. Could it be ......"

The wealthy businessman who led to this point of view immediately shook his head like a rattle: "I don't dare to speculate in the future." ”

And Hite-ho first smiled bitterly: "What is the location of Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple?" Even if the monks commit some minor transgressions, it is impossible to contain Michijuna Igasaki and others! ”

Immediately, Pingshou Fanxiu's face suddenly turned cold: "If the monks really dare to do such a rebellious thing, let alone Zuo Zuodian, I can't forgive them!" ”

When this voice landed, the audience was even more frightened, some broke out in a cold sweat, some were red-faced, some were holding their heads and staring at their toes, and some sighed and looked up at the sky.

An unknown cultural person suddenly interjected and said: "Although it is still a little cold these days, it is also the season of dry days in spring." If there is a fire on Mt. Hiei, it will be unthinkable......"