The Seta River is the only river that flows out of Lake Biwa and runs along the southern shore of Lake Biwa.

Travel to Kyoto in a small U-shaped arc and cross the Toba Fushimi on the outskirts of Kyoto.

Further east, the Yodo River.

The Setagawa River and Yodo River waterways, south of Kyoto, are important waterways and logistics for the Kyoto Basin to become a commercial center in the near future.

Shimakatsu Takeshi sent troops from Kitawa, along the Kizu River to the north, crossed Mount Kasaki into Yamashiro Province, and separated from the river and went north to the south bank of the Seta River.

At this time, Akechi Mitsuhide had been waiting for Toba on the north shore for a long time.

The two had no time to greet each other, and Wise Mitsuhide said directly.

"The Governor of Asai has agreed to supply you on the northern shore of Lake Biwa, and the ships are ready for the congruent to set off immediately.

Echizen Asakura Mune was interested in being close to the Lord, and he could seek her support when he entered Echizen Province. ”

Shimakatsu nodded fiercely.

"I'm here this time, all of them are one person and two horses, and the supply of Kita-Omi is needed for five days, and I will quickly go north to Echizen.

As long as that Zongdi Gong is as heroic and powerful as the rumors say, and can help me cross the front, I will cross the border quickly.

As for Kaga Ichimune. ”

Wise Mitsuhide said.

"Shigehide Suzuki has persuaded Honganji Xianru that he will not embarrass my family to cross Hokuriku.

If you encounter any obstacles to Kaga, you can contact Yorijun Shimoma, the owner of Oyama Gobo.

Ishiyama Honganji has already reported the news, and she should know about it when you arrive. ”

Shimakatsu nodded.

"In this way, I can arrive in Vietin in six days."

One day by water, three or four hundred miles after going ashore, there are many warriors all the way.

Hurrying while negotiating, six days is already the limit, and Akechi Mitsuhide can't ask for more.

She looked back at the two things in the hands of the attendants, and carefully handed them to Shima Shengmeng with both hands, and said.

"The Imperial Decree is the proof of your transit, proving that you are the rear party of the Mission's subsequent departure.

Negotiate along the way, don't be impatient, the strong dragon does not suppress the head snake, and there is no time to worry about them.

Time is pressing, as long as the passage is given and the transit is allowed, everything is forbearance. ”

"I understand."

"General, you brought it to the Lord, this is a treasure given by Lord Gongfang."

Shimakatsu was stunned for a moment, looking at Edgeworth with a complicated expression, all kinds of thoughts rolled in his heart, and he forgot to answer it for a while.

Does His Royal Highness still have to marry into the Imperial Palace? My affection, after all, is a dream, a mirror.

Seeing her hesitation, Wise Mitsuhide was angry in his heart, and he reprimanded regardless of the equal status of the two parties.

"Shima Katsu Takeshi! Don't take the sword yet!

The king humiliates the ministers and dies, the king is in danger and the ministers are worried, when is this happening, and there are other messes in my heart! ”

Shimakatsu's face flushed.

At the beginning, Wise Mitsuhide asked her to unite, and she agreed to fight for the glimmer of life.

Now his mind was naturally seen through by Wise Guangxiu, and he was suddenly embarrassed.

She has always boasted that she understands righteousness and is a warrior who values righteousness, but at this time, her thoughts are ugly and cannot be put on the stage.

Ashamed, he resolutely took the sword and said to Akechi Mitsuhide.

"Don't worry, I understand."

Akechi Mitsuhide nodded.

"There will be a chance in the future."

She didn't want to extinguish Shima Katsumo's thoughts, and it was the time when she could be used to attack Kanto.

Why bother to break her dreams and add unnecessary hidden dangers to the lord.

Akechi Mitsuhide shouted out a person.

"Gamo Township."

"Hey!"

Behind her came a young girl, also leading two horses, fully equipped.

"Lord Shima, this is the Gamo clan, and the concentric people who returned the letter from Echichu in three days.

She is familiar with the way, can be a guide, and has also met with Zongdi's mother and daughter, so she can introduce you. ”

Shimakatsu looked at the childish face of the Gamo clan and praised.

"Three days? What a brave man!

With me, we will go together to the Lord, and lead him on a horse and a stool, and put on a sharp cloth. ”

"Hey!"

Time was pressing, and the two principals pondered in silence, thinking about whether there was anything missing.

For a moment, there was no objection.

Akechi Mitsuhide bowed deeply and said.

"Thank you for your hard work, please be sure to bring the Lord out of danger."

Shima Katsu Meng is also a return gift, in response.

"Thank you for everything, I will definitely protect Your Highness."

At this point, it was useless to say more, and Shimakatsu turned around and shouted.

"Get on board! Let's go! ”

"Hey!"

More than 170 Ji warriors should drink together, like spring thunder.

———

Echizen Province, a valley castle tower.

Asakura Yoshijing saw his sister coming towards Asakura Jingjing, and said strangely.

"Why don't you watch the spring ploughing in Ono County, what are you doing in Ichijo Valley City?"

Asakura Jingjing smiled bitterly.

"I had to come, not only I, but all the governors of the Asakura families were on their way here.

I didn't dare to stop, just to come over early so that you could be prepared. ”

Asakura Yoshikage said angrily.

"What's going on!

Who allowed them to leave the territory and ignore the spring ploughing event and come to the valley city, it's just nonsense! ”

Asakura Jingjing is becoming more and more disappointed in this sister who has no self-knowledge, don't you know what you did?

She said.

"It was the Emperor of Zong who sent an envoy to inform the families to come and hold a military review to deal with the strange Kaga Ichikozong of the feudal country."

Asakura Yoshikage stood up from the main seat and said angrily.

"How could she do that! Why didn't I know about it!

She's trespassing, she's going to rebel! ”

Chaocang Jingjing bowed his head and sneered, Zongdigong's adopted daughter came to pay a visit, you didn't even show your face, and you used to send it away on the way.

Now she has summoned all families, and she will also follow the same example and give you a dismount.

Sister, do you dare to scold her in front of everyone? Do you dare to cancel this review?

You don't dare.

On the scene, Asakura Jingjing replied calmly.

"Zong Di Gong is not arrogant, she is the head of the Asakura Army, and she is the chief military officer, as long as it is a council about the military, she is qualified to convene it."

Of course Asakura Yoshikei knew this, she was just venting her fears.

The military of the Asakura family has great power, and it is almost a tailor-made position for Asakura Sodrik.

Unlike the military commission that Yoshiyin granted to Niko Katsuhisa in recent battles, it was only a temporary assignment.

Assist the General in managing logistics, providing strategies, and participating in military affairs.

Asakura Sodra was in charge of the military power of the Asakura family, and was himself the general in charge of foreign conquests.

Although after Asakura Yoshijing succeeded to the throne, in order not to irritate the fifth-generation family governor and avoid the trouble of the meritorious master, Asakura Zongdi kept a low profile for a long time.

But as long as she is mad, the various branches of the Asakura will take her as the leader, which is the prestige she has accumulated for three generations for decades and won every battle.

Asakura Yoshikage's contempt for Asakura Keiki angered the old woman who was protecting the calf, and slapped Asakura Yoshikage dizzy.

Compared with the angry sister in front of him, Asakura Jingjing is more curious, why did Zong Digong suddenly exert his strength?

Although Asakura Sodrip can trample Asakura Yoshikage under her feet and rub it, she can't abolish the family governor.

The Asakura family has been passed down for five generations, almost from generation to generation, and the blessings are profound.

Even if Asakura Yoshijing is unsatisfactory and the family is mediocre, the retainers who are grateful for the rewards of the past dynasties are still there, and Asakura Zong can't turn the sky upside down.

After all, she is too old to live long.

When she passed away, with Asakura Yoshikage's temperament, her adopted daughter Asakura Keiki did not have a good life.

Asakura Zongdi understood this truth, so he endured it again and again before, in order to leave some incense after death.

But this time, why couldn't she bear it?

Asakura Jingjing's heart moved, thinking of the shogunate mission that had just crossed the border, the spo-kunshin prince who had to be a woman.

The mission transited, and the sect has always been a feudal country, and the prince of Zong Di proposed a military proposal, which.

She suddenly had a ridiculous thought, is Zong Di Gong coming forward for that humble prince to attract the attention of the sect?

For the sake of the Sibo family, he did not hesitate to offend the governor of the main family and set off a war, Zong Digong is crazy, right?

Or she values the young man, and she will definitely give him a huge favor in exchange for sheltering Asakura Keiki in the future.

Is that young man really so capable?

Asakura Jingjing regretted a little, and he didn't persuade his sister to meet him at that time, so he had a reference to assess the situation.

Her eyes were deep, and she was becoming more and more disappointed in the irascible sister in front of her, and her mind was deep, and she didn't know what she was thinking.