My journey from Sakai to Kyoto was very slow, and I did not see any greetings, gifts, or congratulations in seclusion, but this low-keyness, in addition to attracting a reputation for benevolence and righteousness, was detrimental to the maintenance of faith.

Many people began to doubt the strength of the Zhuxing Family, which can be seen from the fewer and fewer requesters. It is the nature of all animals to seek advantage and avoid harm, let alone the primate of all things. I'm very open to this kind of thing, and I continue to do my thing. While passing through Hanoi, I heard a rumor that a wealthy man who was a flattering man had used the title of "general" in his letter to Hideyoshi Hashiba.

Naturally, the "monkey" tried to exercise restraint, and along the way sent three messengers to urge me to enter Beijing as soon as possible to preside over the "big event", and the words on the letter became more and more earnest, but I don't know if such wonderful rhetoric really came from his writing. Every time I replied, I seemed very embarrassed, although the result was reluctant, but I still repeatedly emphasized the temporary, asking him to hurry into Beijing after he was busy with the things in his hands!

When I was about to enter Yamashiro Province, Ikeda Hengxing blocked me on the road, and no one could see him or see him, but he was "glued" to me at this sight, and he had to send me to Beijing. I couldn't refuse, so I agreed, anyway, it was a half-day journey to Kyoto.

No matter how long the journey is, there will be an end, and on September 26, 1581, the 9th year of Tensho (1581), **** arrived in Kyoto. No matter how the legend is, after all, I still have a certain identity, and the person who greets me can't be too shabby.

"Woo ......" Looking at a large number of ministers led by Nijo Harura and a large group of small wealthy families led by Mamoru Ando, who hurried in front of me, I breathed a sigh of relief. If it weren't for Ikeda's queue, I would have felt a little ashamed here.

"Greetings to His Highness the Senator of the Stars!" Mamoru Ando hurried over from about 50 meters away, and suddenly overtook the others. It's really thanks to his age, and he is actually faster than me when he runs.

"His Highness Ando! No, not really! "Fortunately, I got out of the car, so I had time to hold his kneeling body." You are my old-timer, and you have a relationship with Chongzhi. If I do such a great gift, I will die of shame! I took him by the arm and said.

"I don't dare to be so praised by His Highness Zhuxing, the old decay and incompetent corpse is just a vegetarian meal!" Mamoru Ando was really ashamed and moved, and two cloudy tears flowed from the corners of his eyes. "At this time of eventful times in the world, the imperial court and the Oda family are all in adversity, and His Royal Highness Yushiba is not allowed to let the old man take over the affairs of Kyoto because of his doppelganger, but the old man is really powerless. It's good now, Your Highness Zhuxing, you are here, and the court will have something to rely on! ”

"I will do my best to do what I can, but I don't dare to rely on it!" I said with a deep groan, and at the same time my eyes drifted to Ikeda Hengxing, who was standing beside me.

"Your Highness Zhuxing is telling the truth, can't you pick on us as soon as we come!" With a sunny smile on his face, he stepped forward and grabbed Ando's other hand. "Don't talk about me, even the experience and insight of His Highness the Stars can't be compared to your Highness Ando. In the face of the current situation, it is the time when you need your guidance to our juniors, you can't stay out of it! ”

"If you dare not do your best, just ask Your Highness Zhuxing to give orders!" Mamoru Ando said again and again.

This kung fu Nijo Harura and others also followed from behind, and as soon as they came to me, they said Qian again and again. "I'm really sorry for Your Highness Zhuxing, the crown prince and His Excellency Konoe have temporary important matters that are difficult to get out, so they can't come to greet them, it's really rude. But the two of them asked me to be sure to convey it: please settle down first, and they will come to visit in person later! ”

"Don't dare, how dare the Qing clan be such a courtesy to be the prince and Guan Bai!" I was very "moved" by the importance of the two "nobles", and I looked flattered.

I clearly felt the change in attitude in the Imperial Court in Kyoto, and it seemed that the top level had already made their own judgment as to who would be in charge of Kyoto in the future, and since I was just a daimyo who had come from the local area to perform Hajj, it was natural that I could not afford to be greeted by Sekihaku and the crown prince. Maybe they'll meet me soon, but they'll just accept gifts and rewards, and say a word of encouragement, but I'll not talk to me about any major events until I've communicated with Hideyoshi Hashiba.

"Maybe they think that the world will return to the mode before the Onin Rebellion, when the Ashikaga clan controlled the world, right?" I thought to myself and peeked behind me. Sure enough, most of those ordinary ministers were polite and polite, and they could hardly see that flattering expression. "It's really sad that as a slave, I can't figure out who the real master is!" I laughed in my heart.

Suddenly, I looked sideways, and I saw the face of Hararashi Nijo. "Huh~!" My heart moved slightly.

Haruyo Nijo is in his eighties, having served as Sekihaku twice, and although his two departures were due to external forces, he himself was very open-minded about these encounters. Although it is inevitable that the gray hair has deceived the frost and snow, but the spirit is still strong, but at this moment, there is a deep worry hidden in his eyes. This sentiment is so well disguised that I would never have noticed it if it had been ten years ago.

Through the analysis of various information gathered, Nijo Harura's political sense is the most sensitive of all the ministers, as early as the time when Miyoshi and Hosokawa were fighting. At that time, if he hadn't mediated several times, I don't know how many times Kyoto would have been subjected to sword wars! As for Konoe Maehisa, it's far worse than him, but it's just a "sound bug" appreciated by Oda Nobunaga.

Taking this incident as an example, Nijo Harara's view is very different from that of others, and even Masahimachi Jihide (of course, also due to my care) is silent, he actually tries his best to argue with reason, hoping that the imperial court can maintain a sober judgment in the hope that the imperial court can remain sober in judgment.

In most cases, the truth is only in the hands of a few, and this time was no exception, and Nijo Harura's efforts failed. However, he still spared no effort to try to mend the rift between the court and me. Under his persistence, the marriage of my second son, Hidekiyo Hatano, to the daughter of the Shinoi family was held ahead of schedule, which can be regarded as a certain gesture. In addition, the chief representative who came to greet me this time was supposed to be the sunny season of the Great Nayan Juting, and he himself strongly requested to take on this thankless task.

"This time the dog thing...... Thank you for your hard work! "Looking at this poor old man with white hair, my heart softened for no reason.

"Oh...... That's as it should be! "Hearing me say this, Harura Nijo was startled, but immediately returned to normal." In fact, Benqing did nothing, everything was all due to the grace of His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The few words that Benqing passed on by order really don't deserve this thank you word from His Highness Zhuxing! ”

I smiled and didn't force it anymore, and turned to face Ando again. "I've been out there for more than half a year, and things in Kyoto aren't very clear. I don't know what arrangements His Royal Highness Yuchai made when he left, you can talk about it, and I have a good bottom! ”

"When Shibata rebelled and the right general was killed before, Kyoto was really in chaos for a while!" Mamoru Ando sighed when he heard me ask about it, and he seemed to be a little touched. After that, the gangsters even burned Azuchi Castle, which caused a huge shock to the entire, but fortunately, His Highness Hashiba dealt with it decisively, which quickly calmed down the situation. However, although there is no direct evidence for these things, it is impossible to have any other source except for those in the eastern country, and it is precisely because of this that His Royal Highness Yuchai is in a hurry to transfer troops for revenge, and the matter of Kyoto can only be entrusted to His Highness Zhuxing! ”

"This looks like this...... Not so good! I groaned, looking very embarrassed. I'm here this time mainly to hold a marriage for the dog Qingxiu, and it doesn't seem to be good to interfere too much in the big politics. Besides, His Royal Highness Yuchai succeeded His Royal Highness Niwa as the elder of the family with a foreign surname, which was approved by His Royal Highness the Three Masters and all parties, and I shouldn't have more politics here. Major matters should still be represented by His Royal Highness Yushiba, and when everything is stable, the ruling family of the Oda family will be re-elected! ”

"The so-called matter is urgent, and please ask His Highness Zhuxing to focus on the overall situation!" Mamoru Ando grabbed my arm with his backhand and said earnestly, "Your Highness Zhuxing, you are also an important minister of Oda Taimasa during his lifetime, so you should not have such an idea of staying out of the matter. It's your responsibility to look at the bigger picture, and now is not the time to take matters into account! ”

"Think big...... Liability...... Your Highness Ando, you are well at saying that! "After whispering it a few times, I suddenly raised my head, and my eyes shone brightly and grabbed Ando's hand and neck." I still have a lot of worries in my heart, but today I finally woke you up with these few words. Looking at His Highness Yuchai and what you have done, I am really ashamed. Yes, there is no escaping responsibility! ”

"Right...... Be...... I ......" Mamoru Ando was so stunned by my surprise that he didn't know how to answer me.

"His Royal Highness Hashiba's insight and determination are indeed beyond my reach, and the current enemies of the Oda family are indeed the Eastern Domain that has been united!" I said solemnly: "I have always been lucky in the past, hoping to be safe and safe. Today, I was explained by your words, and it will not be safe if you don't defeat the Oda family of the Eastern Domain. It seems that His Royal Highness Yuchai is right, and it is imperative to conquer the Eastern Kingdom! ”

"It's great to hear you say that, His Highness Yuchai doesn't know how happy he will be if he knows!" Mamoru Ando raised one sleeve and wiped his eyes, but there was still one of Ikeda's hands hanging on that arm. "Don't worry, the old man will swear to follow the two highnesses Zhuxing and Yuchai to the death!"

"Really?" I asked, staring into his eyes. "I'm relieved!"

"Of course!" Mamoru Ando also realized something at this time, but he could only agree to it like this.

"That's good!" I nodded, and the tone of discussion faded from my tone. "Now His Royal Highness the Third Mage is in Qibu, which is too close to the enemy. It's a pity that His Royal Highness and I are now both doppelgangers, and everything is only for His Highness Ando, please leave and return to Mino as soon as possible! ”