different warring states of japan

Chapter 61
"Why did you come to Kyoto?"

"I'm here to supervise the goods transported by the merchant, and His Royal Highness Oda asked me to buy some muskets to go back."

Hideyoshi was very happy to meet Yiyin, and he had to say everything.The supplies she supervised were originally intended to be handed over to the Ashikaga family as donations. Yoshigin is responsible for this matter, and she doesn't need to hide it.

After becoming Warrior Ji, because of her petite stature, she hadn't practiced any martial arts.She can only find another way and use her clever mind to find opportunities to climb up.

For example, advice on buying and selling supplies, castle town management, etc., deepened Nobunaga's impression of her.

This time she was sent by Nobunaga because of her quick mind.

Yiyin went to Beijing to donate a lot of materials.It is transported by the merchant, supervised by Hideyoshi, and the watch is presented by the righteous silver, and the Ashikaga family picks it up with the presented watch.The loops are interlocking to prevent loopholes.

And Nobunaga also has a keen sense of new things, and by the way told Hideyoshi to buy some iron guns and return to Owari.

The rural area of ​​Owari is closed, and expensive iron cannon merchants would not think of selling it there.

Although the iron cannon has many disadvantages, it is susceptible to moisture, has a short range, slow loading, and cannot be projected.

It can be trained easily, and the advantages of strong armor penetration are also favored by warriors.

All countries are at war, and the people's livelihood has promoted military development.The old-fashioned tactics are constantly being broken by new ideas and new weapons, which has achieved alternative prosperity.

He went to Kyoto with Hideyoshi, and asked about it on the way.Hideyoshi came to Kyoto with the caravan along the Mino Omi route, which is much easier than the route of Yiyin Lili.

But the caravan was going to do business along the way, and the speed couldn't get up too fast. As a result, the two sides happened to meet on the road from Shancheng Country to Beijing.

Hideyoshi has been inquiring about the price of the iron cannon these days.She was quick-witted, seeing that the price was inflated, and planned to wait until the donation was done before going to Sakai Port.

It is close to Kii country and the place of production, so the price should be more affordable.

Hearing her eloquent talk, Yiyin envied her.This is the person who handles affairs, and considers all aspects thoroughly. No wonder he is appreciated by Nobunaga these days and goes to Beijing to handle affairs.

It is not uncommon for Ji Wushi to be good at killing people, but it is much rarer for his brains to save money for his family.

Seeing that they were chatting enthusiastically, the interests behind him didn't like this little Ji warrior.Although he looked sincere and polite.

But Li Yi's intuition felt deeply coveted from her.Although there is no evidence, Yiyi can see the greed and desire for Yiyin from the depths of her eyes.

This person is not as frank and simple as he looks on the outside, so be careful, the interests warn yourself.

We went on the road together and entered Kyoto within a few days.

"Master Yoshigin, are you going to meet General Ashikaga now? I'm so envious."

"How about you, too?"

For Hideyoshi, who was born as a servant, the general is the peak of the samurai family that cannot be looked directly at. She is full of envy for Yoshiyin to see the general because she wants to climb up.

"Is this really possible?"

Hideyoshi was overjoyed, but Yiyin didn't care.

There is no difference between bringing one entourage and two entourages as a donation, since none of them can enter the room anyway.Take a peek at the general's appearance outside, and you won't behead him.

At this time, Ashikaga Yoshiki was convening the shogunate in the Hana no Yusho.

"There is news from the Liujiao family that the Asai family has torn up the surrender treaty. Liujiao Yoshiken hopes that Lord Gongfang will abide by the covenant and send troops to fight against the Asai family together."

After Wada Yoshiki finished speaking, he took a peek at Ashikaga Yoshiki's darkened face.

When the Miyoshi family invaded the Yamashiro country, the Ashikaga family was powerless to stop it. The predecessor of the Rokkaku family, Joyori, extended an olive branch.

But after all, General Ashikaga's face must be taken into account. Rokkaku Sadayori never asked the Ashikaga family to participate in the Omi War, and the tacit agreement was limited to the Miyoshi family.

Now that Yoshihide Rokkaku is in power, he dares to use the covenant as an issue. This is stepping on Ashikaga Yoshiki's face to the ground.

But the Miyoshi family is about to change, Ashikaga Yoshiki can't turn his face against the Liujiao family, it's really frustrating.

Sending his own army to fight against the Asai family, not to mention depleting the strength of the Ashikaga family, and making the Asai family hostile is not what Yoshiki Ashikaga wanted.

The current Ashikaga family can only rely on the balance of forces to stabilize the near, and they don't want to offend any powerful samurai family at will.

Everyone was suffocated in the discussion, and immediately came back outside to report that the last person asked to see him. It was Shiba Yoshiin, the son of the Shiba family clan.

"Owari Shiba's family? That's Shiba Yoshinori's son, call me in."

Although Shiba Yitong is cowardly, he is a good person.The connection with Kyoto has not been broken over the years.

Although Shiba was defeated, it seemed that any high family in the Ashikaga shogunate was undefeated these years. Everyone warmed up to each other, missed the feast of the wealthy families in the past, and fooled around.

Every year, Shiba Yitong wrote to General Ashikaga to express his loyalty, and presented some cheap Owari specialties during the festivals.

Ashikaga Yoshiki also has a name in his heart.Now that her son is going to Beijing, he still has to give the face he deserves.Now that the ministers are all here, it is no problem to see them.

When Shiba Yoshigin walked up to the steps with Yoshihiro Hideyoshi, the two behind them were stopped by the guards of the horses.Sensible, he knelt outside and bowed to the ground to pay his respects to Mr. Gongfang.

Yoshigin walked into the room alone, and knelt down facing Ashikaga Yoshiki.

"Shiba Yoshigin, the son of the Shiba clan of the Ashikaga family, send your regards to Mr. Kokata."

Yoshigin secretly looked at the current Ashikaga shogun, and saw that the woman was wearing a white kimono with the Ashikaga family's Erinryo embroidered on the kimono.

The facial features are exquisite and dignified, but with a sharp heroism, like a sharp sword out of its sheath.

What impresses people the most is the pair of straight eyebrows that reach into the clouds, not angry but not arrogant, not showing a certain charm and beauty.

"You don't need to be too polite. Is your mother okay? I have received the souvenir she sent a year ago, and I am very pleased."

These days, there are fewer and fewer people who respect the shogunate. Regardless of the low value of Shiba Yoshitomo's gift, it is good to have this kind of heart.

"My lord has passed away."

"kindness?"

Yi Yin answered with a choked up voice.

He was indeed a little sad, although he was a new man with the memories of his previous life, and he lacked a natural closeness to the Sibo family.

The sisters in the family are also idiots, they are all ruined and only know how to fight in the nest.

Ke Sibo Yitong is indeed a good man, a good wife, and a good mother.For her passing away, Yi Yin felt deeply saddened.

It's just that too many things have happened these days, too many to see, and the sadness gradually fades away in the busyness.At this time, Ashikaga Yoshiki mentioned it, and Yoshigin showed his sadness.

"Siba Guardian House was attacked by the rebel minister Oda Nobuyuki, and the whole family was destroyed. I was the only one who survived."

"what!"

Ashikaga Yoshiki couldn't believe it. The Shiba family, who had been exchanging letters with him before, disappeared like this?
I couldn't help but feel a surge of fear in my heart, maybe one day, the Ashikaga family will also be unavoidable. .

"Fortunately, His Royal Highness Oda Nobunaga took the initiative to defeat Oda Nobunaga and avenge the Shiba family.

His Highness Oda Nobunaga admired the majesty of the government, and ordered me to offer five hundred copper coins, one thousand shi of rice, fifty village officials, and one hundred spears. "

Ashikaga Yoshiki watched silently, and couldn't help sneering in his heart.She can be a general in this chaotic place, where is a fool who gets carried away with a few beautiful words and a few offerings.

I roughly understood Shiba Yoshiyin's purpose of going to Beijing this time, and remembered the recent persecution of the Liujiao family, and felt resentful.

What do you samurai think of my Ashikaga shogunate!How can the dignity of the Ashikaga family be bought with a few small favors!

Seeing Ashikaga Yoshiki was silent for a long time.He didn't say accept it, and didn't say no. He just stared at him coldly.

Cold sweat dripped from Yiyin's back, which was different from what he had imagined.

(End of this chapter)