Everyone stood in the hall and waited for a while, when they saw Oda Nobunaga come in without saying a word, frowning. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 info He was very thinly dressed, but he didn't look afraid of the cold at all, but he didn't know who was upsetting him.

Half a step beside him, Ashikaga Yoshiaki, the general of Seiyi, was also dressed in court clothes and wearing a black hat, swaggering, energetic, with a smile on the corner of his mouth, and he didn't seem to be very cold. His Highness seemed to be in a good mood.

These two big shots, one represents fame and the other represents strength, and they are both important heroes. But the two of them have diametrically opposite temperaments. Nobunaga was usually moody and moody, and only when he heard the good news did he become happy for a short time. And Yizhao is mostly gentle and elegant, like a spring breeze, and only when he encounters something particularly bad will he show his bad mood.

Just looking at the current expressions of the two, the ignorant masses who don't know the truth may mistakenly think that the Ashikaga family is in full swing and the Oda family is in decline! In fact, this is not the case at all.

Although the two walked side by side, only half a step apart, their postures were very relaxed, but they did not have the slightest intention of talking. At first glance, it is quite strange.

Seeing the ministers, Nobunaga raised his head slightly, and only said "um", stopped speaking, and walked straight to a seat in a daze.

This behavior and deeds may be considered hysterical if it were someone else, but it is not strange for the "Owari big fool", and the ministers have become accustomed to it.

On the contrary, Ashikaga Yoshiaki approached very kindly, paced forward with a smile, and took the initiative to greet him, saying, "Ladies and gentlemen, it's been a long time! I haven't seen you for many days, and I think your demeanor is better than before...... The flat hall is really imposing in Shikoku, and the tiger steps in the South China Sea! Niwa Hall is also majestic in San'in, and it is not too much. There are also Shibata and Sakuma, who are flat Kaga, which makes Rokkaku Yoshiken frightened; Takigawa and Mori are both vertical and horizontal, so that Tsutsui Shunqing falls into the wilderness...... In recent years, the society has turned from danger to safety, and the sun and the moon have regained their sight, all thanks to the power of the monarchs! ”

Ashikaga Yoshiaki has been reading and reading with monks since he was a child, reciting Buddhist scriptures, and has not received a normal samurai education, and does not learn bow horses, but his eloquence is really good. This kind of compliment that does not require money does not require any drafts, and it comes as soon as he opens his mouth without pause, and praises all the Oda retainers present, but none of the words are repeated.

The dignified general of Zhengyi, the elder of the Genji, and the pillar of the samurai family, made such a gesture of "Corporal Lixian", even if everyone did not think so, they could only pretend to be grateful on the surface, and they all expressed their intention to do their best for the "righteousness of the world" and die.

Oda Nobunaga watched all this in silence the whole time.

Of course, he knew that this was Ashikaga Yoshiaki's careful thoughts, but there seemed to be no reason to stop such an upright conspiracy.

Today's princess seems to be very weak, but his understanding of politics is not inferior to those excellent ancestors in the history of the Ashikaga family.

Nobunaga has been giving land money to buy off Akechi Mitsuhide, Hosokawa Fujitaka, Wada Yumasa and others in an attempt to empty the shogunate. But Yoshiaki was also very decisive in the opposite, using the irreplaceable advantage of his reputation to win over the allies and vassals of the Oda family and the generals with troops as a means of countermeasures.

Tokugawa Ieyasu was promoted all the way to "Sakyo Doctor", Matsunaga Hide's identity was maintained, Ikeda Katsumasa, Itami Shinko and others became guardians, Hirate Honhide was already the guardian of Izumi, Shibata Katsuie was a public servant of the shogunate, and the identities of Sakuma Nobumori and Niwa Nagahide were also actively operating...... (As for why Asai Nagamasa was bullied by Oda, Ashikaga is not to be seen, it can probably only be attributed to the low level of diplomacy...... ）

These high-sounding but worthless things cannot immediately change people's positions, but they always have hidden dangers that are worth worrying about. Even if Nobunaga was upset, he could not object. Because that would be tantamount to offending all the meritorious men. It's always hard to stop everyone from being happy about the addition of officials and knights.

After some politeness, Ashikaga Yoshiaki also wisely nodded to the end, and did not continue to provoke Nobunaga, but said goodbye to everyone, claiming that he was leaving.

It's just that before going out, he stopped again, looked back, and wondered: "I remember that this hall should be very cold, why did you feel a warmth just now?" ”

Hisho smiled bitterly and hurriedly offered the prepared delicate hand stove as a salute. In fact, he was not going to have a direct relationship with Yoshiaki, but planned to let Ise Sadako transfer it on his behalf - public opinion felt that his relationship with the shogunate was good enough, and if it was any better, there would be problems!

Ashikaga Yoshiaki didn't seem to think much about it, but was surprised by this delicate and beautiful gadget, praised the "cold protection technique" again and again, tasted it, and then left.

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After Yoshiaki left, Nobunaga was silent in place for a long time before he spoke: "Tomorrow to watch the Noh drama, there are all the five cameras and Tsinghua families in attendance, and there are also people from the shogunate, so you need to prepare early." Stand down today! ”

"Yes!"

Everyone shouted in unison. To this day, I know that Nobunaga came to Kyoto this time to deepen emotional ties with the imperial family and the ministers.

Watching Noh dramas with the ministers is not an uncommon thing. However, the five major families and the seven Qinghua are the two highest and second highest families in the public family, and if all these twelve families come together and come to cheer for the Oda family, it is still very symbolic.

(Note: During the Edo period, two more were added to the Qinghua family, but there were only seven during the Warring States period.) ）

Could it be that this is to fight against the shogunate through the name of the imperial court? It's still a really good route, but I don't know how much Nobunaga paid to make such a big deal in one fell swoop.

Generally speaking, samurai should not bypass the shogunate and directly obtain too much political contact with the imperial court, which is an unspoken rule and a way for the Ashikaga family to monopolize the "great righteousness". Sanhao Changqing, which was once dominant, was also trapped by this to some extent. But Nobunaga was very unscrupulous in this regard.

And that "someone from the shogunate will also be present" is probably not Nobunaga's intention, but Ashikaga Yoshiaki heard the wind and ran over to deliberately make trouble!

No wonder his old man was unhappy just now......

Everyone listened to the order and was about to withdraw, but Nobunaga suddenly said again: "Stay left!" ”

"Yes!" Pingshou immediately leaned over in response, while quietly smiling bitterly.

This is the rhythm of not being allowed to leave after school and being locked up in a small black room by the head teacher...... As you can imagine, most of it is related to the shogunate.

Everyone else said goodbye and left in turn, Hiratsu hunched over and couldn't see the expressions of others, but he could seem to feel the gloating eyes of Sakuma Nobumori.

Even the righteous Shibata Katsuya didn't come out to help intercede, it seems that the matter is really a bit serious...... Fortunately, I thought about a lot of countermeasures in advance.

Then there was a long silence.

Nobunaga didn't speak, and he didn't know what he was waiting for, or if he was pretending. Fan Xiu tried his best to make a gesture of "clear conscience" to reduce suspicion. Historical experience taught him that Nobunaga was still very fond of this at times.

After sitting opposite each other for a long time, a question finally came: "The strategy is good, how is the success or failure?" ”

As always, he was concise and to the point, and there was no nonsense.

Hisho Bunxiu's brain spun rapidly. Nobunaga had apparently received the detailed battle report a long time ago, and when he asked, it was not really unclear that there was anything unclear, but that he was asking for loyalty.

As for how to show faithfulness? First of all, of course, it depends on the characterization of things. Whether to use Ashikaga's authority to expand Oda's power, or to use Oda's power to expand Ashikaga's authority, the two seem to be the same thing, but in fact there is a very subtle difference.

On this issue, of course, a tie will not make a mistake in the course. So he replied without hesitation, "Awaji Island has been settled, and the shipping lanes outside Kaimachi can be secured." In addition, by the way, he used the name of the shogunate to incite the head of the Chozong and my department to oppose Miyoshi, leaving a buffer for the safety of Awaji. ”

Nobunaga's face remained unchanged when he heard this, and he only rolled his eyes and continued to ask, "What should I do next?" ”

This question was really abrupt, but fortunately I was prepared.

When the words landed, Pingshou Fanxiu immediately sighed lightly, made a sad look, and responded with a bitter face: "Your Highness Mingjian, although my subordinates have won a few lucky victories, they have been seriously damaged, and they are already strong outsiders, and now I can only ask for your help......"

At this moment, Nobunaga's expression finally changed, he glanced at him suspiciously, and said solemnly: "Please also speak clearly!" ”

"Yes!" Hisho Hisho straightened up, sat down and replied: "First of all, Murakami's navy has turned its back on the Maori family and attacked its subordinate navy, and this battle is really tragic......

"Isn't there your Nanban galleon?" Nobunaga interjected.

"It did work a little, but this thing is really flashy, and my subordinates already owe almost 20,000 yuan of silver for it, but it doesn't play a mainstay role...... This shortfall is already stretched, so I can only ask you to support some funds......"

"I just captured 100,000 stone in Awaji and Nishisanuki, will I still be short of money?" Nobunaga's face soothed slightly.

"Alas...... Then don't mention it! The newly conquered territory is not only difficult to collect taxes, but also has to divide troops to guard, but the troops under it are too limited...... I hope you can send a cadre to do it and defend the newly acquired three counties of Nishi-Sanuki, otherwise my subordinates may be lacking in skills. ”

"I've heard that you've subdued a lot of Chinese people! Wouldn't it be incorporated and there would be a new army? The corners of Nobunaga's mouth began to smile a little.

"But, they're all proud soldiers! Among them, there is a Awaji man named Kan Dachang, the martial arts are really outstanding, but he is also ambitious, and his subordinates do not have the confidence to control this person, and it is a pity to kill him, so I can only recommend it to you! ”

Hijo is constantly complaining like a crappy actor, but his words and deeds are exaggerated, and he knows that he is pretending to be at a glance.

When Nobunaga saw this, he did not get angry, but laughed.

Because the more he complains and the more he takes the initiative to ask for assistance, the more it shows that he has no dissent.

On the other hand, if it is claimed that "things are going very smoothly and there is no need for backup at all", then it means that he will become independent from the Oda family under the name of Ashikaga Yoshiaki.

Even if Nobunaga decides, there is no problem in asking for money, not only to give, but also to give it with great momentum, so that everyone in the world knows that the little achievements made by Tie Honhide are mainly backed by Oda behind him.

There is no problem with dignitaries. It obviously doesn't hurt to send one more force over.

As for the person who recommended him, "Suga Dacho", he also claimed that he "did not have the confidence to control this person", no matter how true this statement is, in short, it sounds very satisfying to Nobunaga.

But beyond that......

Nobunaga suddenly asked again: "Tomorrow I want to get together with the ministers of the five major families and the seven Qinghua families, and it would not be beautiful if the shogunate also forcibly sent people over." But what's the plan? ”

As soon as these words came out, Tie Tou Xiu's heart was not good.

Obviously, I still don't feel at ease, and I want to offend the shogunate before I give up!

However, Nobunaga, who has always been concise and to the point, finally said such a long series of words, which is obviously beyond doubt, how can you shirk it?

Heishou Hoshu hesitated for a moment, and finally began to express his attitude: "The hand stove that my subordinates dedicated to the princess just now, although it is very easy to use, but if it is not used properly, it will also cause a fire......

When he spoke, he could feel his helplessness.

However, this plan is still very feasible, Oda's ninja quality is not low, and with Uio (Akechi Mitsuhide) in the imperial palace, it is easy to create a small fire under the pretext of heating.

The fire was clearly linked to the hand stove offered by Hirate Honhide, even if it had nothing to do with it.

But this effect is exactly what Oda Nobunaga wants to see.

"That's fine." Nobunaga nodded, seemingly accepting the offer. Then he suddenly commanded: "Tomorrow you must dress more solemnly, and prepare a generous gift for the ministers!" ”

"Yes!" Fan Xiu answered without hesitation, but he didn't quite understand it in his head. It's a matter of course to dress solemnly, but what is the purpose of preparing a generous gift?