In the tenth year of Eiroku, Nobunaga finally broke the deadlock, and the breakthrough was Neizo Toyama Koyanji.

After the Onin Rebellion, the imperial court's finances were extremely embarrassed. Emperor Go-Kashiwahara ascended the throne for twenty-one years before he was able to rely on the donation of the Echizen Asakura family to hold an official ceremony; When he died, he had no money to bury him, and the body was put for two and a half months before Miyoshi Nagakei collected 600 pieces of money (real estate tax) in Kyoto for a funeral. Also due to lack of money, the enthronement ceremony of his son, Emperor Nara, was also postponed for nearly a month, and could only be held hastily. For this reason, Emperor Go-Nara was forced to reorganize the imperial finances. The Yamashina family has held the position of the head of the inner treasure for generations, and was responsible for the financial operation of the imperial court, and the current head of the family, Yamashina Yan, began to be responsible for collecting the imperial family in various places.

Yamashina is versatile, and the skills he has mastered are so rich that they are very rare even in the public home. He not only inherited the two skills of the Yamashina family, Sheng, and pharmaceutical, but also proficient in Chinese medicine, banquets, shuanglu, juju, etc., and also followed the three western public rules to learn and sing. Relying on these skills, he made many contacts and accumulated a wealth of contacts, while raising a considerable amount of money for the royal family. By the time Emperor Shokincho ascended the throne, he was already relatively calm in terms of funds.

When Emperor Shokincho ascended the throne, the largest amount of money came from Oda Nobuhide. In order to thank the Oda family, Yamashina made a special trip to Owari in 1533 to teach Waka and Keju techniques to Masahide Hirate and others, thus forming a bond with the Oda family.

In addition, the Yamashina family and the Oda family have another fate. Mrs. Yoshino, who passed away in the middle of last year, lived in the Ikoma family, which was a tributary of the Yamashina family.

In February of the 10th year of Eiroku, Yamashina went to Kanto and persuaded Mizutani Masamura, a retainer of the Yuki family, to restore the imperial family's imperial land on March 10. As a token of gratitude, Yamashina promised to Mizutani Masamura that he would be promoted from among the five lower Isemori officials. Later, Yamashina returned to Beijing, and when he passed through Owari, Nobunaga specially stayed for hospitality. For this reason, Nobunaga also summoned me to Komaki Yamajo Castle as an attendant to Yamashina Kentsugu, on the grounds that I was good at waka - God knows how he knew when I sang waka with Ii Naotora in Mikawa!

In this day and age, waka was a very remarkable art. Today, those who inherit these two skills and make them their family business are the Cold Spring Family of Cold Spring Stream and the Sanjo West Family of Nijo Flow. They have the explanation and appreciation of the waka collected in the "Ancient and Modern Waka Collection", and the related "ancient and modern teachings" are the highest secret transmission in the medieval waka world, and other families can get this secret transmission, the previous generation only the shogunate served the public Higashitsune, Higashitsuneen passed on the Iio Sotsuki, and this generation only has the shogunate imperial offering Hosokawa Fujitaka. It is said that Tomomitsuhide once learned songs from Hosokawa Fujitaka, but was not able to receive the "ancient and modern teachings", and Yamashina Kenji also failed to receive the highest secret transmission although he studied under Sanjo Nishikojo.

But this so-called "highest secret" is really not a mystery to me. As a student of the Department of Business Language, I naturally have to come into contact with some of them, and the published "Ancient and Modern Songs" is naturally accompanied by detailed explanations and appreciation. In a sense, we can be regarded as a singer who has accepted the "ancient and modern teachings...... At the cherry blossom viewing party, Yamashina spoke highly of my waka attainments, and when he heard about my "graceful" deeds of impressing the beauties with waka in Mikawa, he was even more impressed. As for the three songs, he immediately entered them into his own notes. It was an accident, and I knew that I was going to be known for posterity. His record is called "Yan Jiqing Jiji", which has been recorded for 50 years, and is a first-class letter history for the study of the history of the Warring States Period, and the recognition of the materials is much higher than that of "Jiayang Military Jian" and "Martial Arts Night Talk".

In addition, this book is also the oldest diagnosis and treatment notebook in the book. The Yamanko family is a family heirloom with the study of medicine, and he himself also studied Chinese medicine, and he is a master of medicine in this era, and his words naturally have the content of practicing medicine. What's even more commendable is that Yamashina Yanji also treated the townspeople in Kyoto, and even gave free medicine to some poor people, and in his memoirs, there are many civilian figures.

Such a person, even if he puts aside the relationship in public, is worth befriending.

Of course, Nobunaga had his own purpose. Hearing that Mizutani Masamura had been nominated from the five lower Ise officials, Nobunaga wanted to offer Mino the Imperial Grain Land in the name of Ashikaga Yoshishu, and entrusted Yamashina to nominate Yoshishu to serve as the head of the left horse from the five. It's a pity that although it is also from the fifth place, the meaning between the two is very different.

As soon as he heard that it was Yizhou's appointment of officials, Yamashina Yanji immediately had a difficult face.

"I really can't do anything about this, if it's Lord Danzheng, with this loyalty, even if the position is from the fourth, it is not difficult to do. But if you want to pass this recommendation of His Royal Highness Ashikaga, you have to go through the samurai family......"

"So, may I ask who is the current samurai legend?" Nobunaga asked.

"It's His Excellency Konoe Maehisa who is currently Sekihaku." Yamashina replied, and then explained to Nobunaga.

During the Muromachi period, the samurai family was basically limited to the Konoe and Kono families, and the main rooms of the successive shoguns were almost always recruited from these two families. Taking the Noya family as an example, there is the main room of the 6th generation general, and the side room has not been counted. For example, the sixth generation general Ashikaga Yoshikyo's side chamber Shigeko Nono (the main room is his sister Ashino Muneko), gave birth to the seventh generation general Ashikaga Yoshikatsu and the eighth generation general Ashikaga Yoshimasa brothers.

At present, the head of the Yuye family is Yuno Huizi, who is only eleven years old this year and has not yet been able to perform his duties; And another samurai family who played Konoe Maehisa happened to be Ashikaga Yoshiaki's own cousin, so of course he wouldn't block his cousin. Unless Nobunaga has the same conditions as the Miyoshi family, he can deploy heavy troops near Kyoto to threaten him.

Nobunaga can't do this yet. Things seem to have reached an impasse.

"I seem to have heard that His Excellency is not the heir of the Ye family?" Seeing Ashikaga Yoshishu's obvious expression of disappointment, I couldn't help but say something to help. Anyway, he was also the one I welcomed into the Oda family.

"Exactly. His Excellency Terushi Sano is from the Hirohashi family, a branch of the Sano family. Ten years ago, when His Excellency Zhaoyue died, his son-in-law Qingzi had already died. Therefore, after the ruling of the former public party Yoshiki, the second son of His Excellency Hirohashi Gondai Nayan Kunimitsu was born that year to inherit the Yuno family, and at that time, the Miyoshi family supported Shiyao, the son of Tobikai Quandai Nayan Yasu, for which Yoshiki Gong also had a dispute with the late Miyoshi repair doctor......" Yamashina Yanji looked at me very surprised, "I didn't expect His Royal Highness Kira to know about this!" ”

"Ishiya Yorichen, the younger brother of Shimo, has lived in Kyoto for a long time, and has had some dealings with several public honorables, so I know a little bit, and I have occasionally mentioned it in the past." Seeing Nobunaga's equally surprised gaze, I hid it.

"It turned out to be Lord Lai Chen." Yamashina nodded.

Unexpectedly, Ishiya Laichen and Yamashina Yanji really knew each other...... However, it is not surprising that one of them loves to travel, and the other loves to travel everywhere.

"So, is there any way for His Excellency Hirohashi to help?" I asked.

"Your Excellency Kunimitsu can't help either. However, His Excellency Kunimitsu's father, His Highness Kōmitsu, Minister of Hirohashi, can speak. After the death of His Excellency Harimitsu No, His Excellency Kanemitsu Hirohashi acted as a samurai singer, but he had already lived in seclusion a few years ago. Yamako said in a deep voice.

"I wonder if His Excellency Kunimitsu Hirohashi has a son-in-law in his family who has not yet come out of the cabinet?"

"There is one named Hirohashi Eiko...... Oh! Does His Highness Kira mean ......? Yamashina suddenly understood what I meant.

Nobunaga also understood. He cast an inquiring glance at Ashikaga Yoshishu.

Ashikaga Yoshishu quickly made a decision, and bowed down to Yamashina to give a salute: "I am willing to marry the daughter of His Excellency Kunimitsu Hirohashi as the main room, can I bother His Excellency Yamashina to act as Yucheng instead?" ”

"It's not a problem." Yamashina agreed readily.

"So it's up to His Excellency Yamahina. After the deed was completed, His Royal Highness Yizhou should send a generous gift to express his gratitude. Oda Nobunaga promised on behalf of Ashikaga Yoshishu.

Yamashina is good at dancing with long sleeves, and he is naturally not a pedantic person: "His Royal Highness Ashikaga is kind, but I am disrespectful, and I am ashamed." ”

"So, is that okay?" Ashikaga Yoshishu asked happily. He was referring to the fact that the imperial court recognized his status as a candidate for general.

Yamashina also understood what he meant. He shook his head: "Even if His Excellency Kanemitsu Hirohashi is willing to help, he still needs a powerful minister to mediate. After all, His Excellency Kanemitsu Hirohashi has been in seclusion for several years, and his connections in the DPRK are no longer enough to promote this appointment. ”

"Who do you think you should contact?" Nobunaga immediately asked.

“…… The former minister of Seki Haku-Nijo Left is enough for Haru Rashi-ko, "After a little thought, Yamashina replied to Nobunaga, "His Excellency Kanemitsu Hirohashi and Harumi-kun, the father of Harumashi Nijo, have stayed in the Ouchi family for many years, and they have a lot of friendship with each other. If it is His Excellency Kanemitsu, Hararashi will definitely support it...... Moreover, the eldest son of Hararao Gong entered the Kujo family and is now an adult. As long as Hararashi came forward to support it, the Kujo family would also approve of this appointment. ”

"Zhensheng, can there be a village of the Kujo family or the Nijo family in my family territory at present?" Nobunaga turned to Sadakatsu Murai.

"I heard that it was once the village garden of the Seki family, but it was later occupied by the local wealthy clan, and then returned to Nagai Michito. Now that Nagai Michitoshi has been defeated, Ishenso belongs to his family...... But I don't know which one it is. Murai Sadakatsu thought for a moment.

"I decided that it was the Kujo family and the Nijo family. After tidying up, let's go back! Nobunaga quickly made a decision.

His decision is very keenly to the point. Yamashina Yanji nodded: "Danzheng Lord Gaoyi, both families will happily accept it!" …… That way, things will be easier to do. ”

Indeed, the Kujo family is now too poor to look good, and they are waiting for the rice to be put in the pot! There is half a village garden as a gift, so it's easy to say anything!

After the Onin Rebellion, the Kujo family, which had a great deal of pomp, lost most of their estates, and the family was immediately overstretched. In the 4th year of civilization (1572), the head of the Kujo family, Kujo Masaki, took refuge in Sakamoto, and in order to handle official business, he borrowed 200 kan from his mother's cousin, the Kujo family Ling Karahashi Zaishu, and used the only surviving family leader, the Duan money of the following year in Yamada Village, as collateral. But this only family leader was immediately encroached upon by Genlai Temple, and Tang Qiao couldn't collect money at all. Fortunately, the relationship between the two families was good at that time, so the debt was temporarily shelved. Later, the son of Kujo Masaji, Kujou Shangjing, inherited the head of the family, and Tang Qiao, who was in charge of the housekeeping, had a confrontation with Tang Qiao, Tang Qiao Zaishu reraised the old debt, and wanted the Kujou family to use their own mansion to pay off the debt, Kujou Masaji, Shang Jing's father and son tried to negotiate with Tang Hashi, but they couldn't make him back down, and in a fit of rage, they killed Tang Qiao's family. The Sugawara family, a member of the Karahashi family, was extremely dissatisfied with this, and filed a complaint with the emperor against Kujo Masaki and Shokei father and son, but the envoy in charge of the case, Shirakawanomiya Tadatomi, invoked the precedent of punishing Matsuden Kibo during the Jisei Rebellion, and deprived Masaki and his son of their official qualifications. This completely bankrupted the Kujo family's finances.

(Regarding the Karahashi incident, Kujo Michichi's explanation is very romanticized and samurai, saying that the Kujou family borrowed books from the Karahashi family, and then found out from the book that the Karahashi family's ancestors plotted to kill the ancestors of the Kujo family, so they cut down the Karahashi family in a fit of rage.) After reading the transcript, I was deeply skeptical of Dao Yijun's statement. But it's understandable to be a sake! Of course, it is also possible that the ancestral biography of the Kujo family did record the secrets, and it was indeed quite difficult to deal with this matter at the beginning. When the son of Shokei came of age, Kujo Uetsu, although he served as a guanbai, he was too poor to cope with official expenses, so he had to resign and go to Settsu Province to live in seclusion. He didn't even get married, and his only pastime was to study The Tale of Genji...... When he was in his fifties, seeing that there was not much left, Kujo Zhitong succeeded the eldest son of Haruyo Nijo, named Kujo Kaneko, and inherited the family business as an adopted son. And as soon as the seven-year-old Kanetaka entered the Kujo family, he was immediately awarded the high rank from the third.

For the ordinary daimyo and small and medium-sized wealthy families who encroached on the village, they would definitely not spit out the territory in their hands, anyway, they didn't have much effect to curry favor with the Regents, and their official positions, official positions, and so on, were all floating clouds in front of the real territory; And offending the regent family can't stand the punishment, and the court and the shogunate are unable to administer justice. Therefore, you also invaded and occupied it, and it became such a situation, and the court and the public family became more and more miserable, and they could only rely on the donations of the big names and wealthy families in various places to meet the expenses.

But Nobunaga saw far ahead, and there was a need to do so. With the current power of the Oda family, it is definitely a very cost-effective thing to lose a little land, form a good relationship with the two major regents, and cultivate agents in the imperial court. From then on, the Nobunaga family was able to obtain the cooperation of the imperial court in terms of nominal status through the Kujo and Nijo families.

Not only that, but I probably saw that Ishiya Yorichen had traveled a lot, and Nobunaga tried to get him from me. When the cherry blossom viewing was over, he called me to me:

"Xuanjing, after returning to Ise, you can let Ishitani-sama come to Komakiya Castle!"

(To be continued)