$ Chapter 604 10. Ancestor Miao Ashikaga

(Matsudaira Nobuyasu has already been cut, so what is impossible about testing the limits and oppression.)

This is probably "Do you want to test whether my sword is sharp?"

Kobayata really wants to stand up and say "My sword is not bad either!"

Unfortunately, Kobayata does not have the political capital of Yuan Benchu, who was a minister for four generations and admired by the world. How dare he do this to Oda Nobunaga?

"Your Highness Gifu may not regard us as his subordinates!" Yamauchi Shukei slowly stood up and straightened the black hat on his head.

The originally hunched back was completely straightened, and the slightly turbid eyes bloomed with incredible spirit, and even the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes disappeared. The thin body that seemed to fall down with a gust of wind exuded a kind of pride and an indescribable high-spirited demeanor.

"Today, I am under the order of the public to govern on behalf of the shogunate! Who in the world is not my subordinate!"

"Subordinates are not subordinates!" With a stiff neck, Yamauchi Shukei and Oda Nobunaga looked at each other.

"Shouldn't I obey the orders of the envoy?"

"I only obey the orders of the king!"

After saying that, Yamauchi Shukei adjusted his hat again, adjusted his seat slightly, bent down and bowed from a distance, facing Ashikaga Yoshiaki who lived in Luoyang Kyoto in the west, and continued to look directly at Oda Nobunaga after bowing.

"Shukei is loyal and loyal to the shogunate, which is admirable!"

Oda Nobunaga did not get angry but laughed, clapping his hands repeatedly with the folding fan in his hand, and the sound of clapping was particularly clear.

"Your Highness, this matter can still be discussed, and it has not been decided yet." Xiao Pingtai hurried forward to persuade him to make peace.

Probably because there were too many rumors in the previous life, Xiao Pingtai dared to bet that Oda Nobunaga would not be able to kill him with a sword. But it's hard to say if he kicked him or hit him on the head with a folding fan.

"This is my business!"

Good guy! Usually, I see Yamauchi Shukei going to the old man and never coming back, but he is so tough at the last minute. He confronted Oda Nobunaga head-on, and looked like a gentleman who only wanted to die.

Yamauchi Shukei turned his head and looked at Kobayata, without commenting, and his expression did not change. He just sat there quietly, watching Oda Nobunaga's decision.

"Kobayata! What are you doing as a peacemaker!"

As if he had to convince the stubborn old man Yamauchi Shukei, Nobunaga pushed Kobayata's hand between the two of them, crossed his legs, and sat cross-legged in front of Yamauchi Shukei.

"My Yamauchi family is the illegitimate son of the late Fukuin-dono, and a member of the Ashikaga clan of the Seiwa Genji. We have served the shogun for generations. With the kindness of the late Genin-dono, I have been promoted to the position of dismounted soldiers and imperial companions, and now I have been appointed as the guardian of the three countries of Nobu, To, and Ka. I have inherited the tassel and the crown for generations, how can I humiliate myself to a usurper!"

This is the noble birth of the world's first-class samurai family!

"Then why is the tree wandering in the countryside, and you have not raised an army to Luoyang and entered the capital to defend the king!"

"The usurpers and rebels are rampant! The soldiers are few and the generals are few. We want to kill the thieves, but we are powerless! Besides, my former lord Yulindian was wounded 17 times, fought hard and died in the king's service, and was loyal to the king!"

The old man's eyes turned red as he spoke, and tears rolled in his eyes, about to roll down.

"What a loyal man!

Today, the world is full of heroes. If it weren't for me, Oda Nobunaga, I don't know how many people would covet the treasure of Luoyang.

If it weren't for me, how could there be peace in the capital!

If it weren't for me, how could there be peace in the shogunate!

If it weren't for me, how could there be the four directions of transformation!"

Oda Nobunaga's soul triple! The Muromachi shogunate can still survive today, and a large part of it is due to Oda Nobunaga's credit. Think about it, even Ashikaga Yoshiteru was murdered by the rebels in the palace in Luoyang, this shogunate has really lost its authority.

The reason why the shogunate in Luoyang still has the appearance of four directions and nine lands coming to the king is completely inseparable from Oda Nobunaga who controls Kyoto and has a powerful military.

If Oda Nobunaga did not maintain high pressure on Kinai and did not have a strong mobilization force of more than 100,000 people, how could Luoyang City be restored to stability, how could Ashikaga Yoshiaki sit in the palace and issue orders to the daimyo of the world.

Who knows one day he will be beaten to Kyoto by some rebel, and then run away with his tail between his legs and wrapped in his baggage. Continue to live a life of uncertainty and displacement.

The contribution of Oda Nobunaga to the shogunate today cannot be erased!

"His Majesty Gifu is loyal to the king, and everyone agrees! I dare not forget it for a moment." Yamauchi Shukei bowed his head to Oda Nobunaga. This was Yamauchi Shukei's recognition of Oda Nobunaga's support for the shogunate as a member of the Ashikaga clan. Oda Nobunaga was qualified to receive his greeting.

Then, in full view of the crowd, Yamauchi Shukei stood up and said goodbye to Oda Nobunaga.

"I will give you a method to resolve your doubts, without drilling tortoise shells and praying to yarrow.

To test jade, you must burn it for three days, and to identify materials, you must wait for seven years.

Zhou Gong was afraid of rumors, and Wang Mang was humble before he usurped the throne.

If I had died at the beginning, who would know the truth of my life."

The praise was heard, and the lingering sound was endless. Those present, no matter which side they belonged to, heard it clearly.

Yamauchi Shukei openly questioned whether Oda Nobunaga could be faithful to the end and whether he could always guarantee his loyalty to the Muromachi shogunate. Or he questioned whether Oda Nobunaga had the intention to strengthen himself and prepare to overthrow the shogunate in the future.

Oda Nobunaga sat there, looking at Yamauchi Shukei who was walking out uncertainly, without answering or ordering anyone to stop him.

This kind of person is loyal to the Muromachi shogunate, proud of his origin, and willing to fight for the word "Ashikaga" all his life, even if he sacrifices his life. Even if you put a knife on his neck, it will not work, he will just smile and wait for his neck to be killed.

Yamauchi Shukei is proud of being a member of the Ashikaga clan!

Kobayata's impression of Yamanouchi Shukei was completely overturned, and it was elevated to a certain level that was difficult to describe!

Turning his head to look at Oda Nobunaga again, the shape of his mouth muttering to himself was exactly the sentence "Zhou Gong was afraid of rumors, Wang Mang was humble before he usurped the throne."

There was no possibility of further discussion in this situation, and it was certain that they would part ways unhappily. After all, a slight gap had arisen between the Yamanouchi clan and the Oda clan.

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The Yamanouchi group did not stay in Gifu any longer, but packed up their things on the spot and returned to Shinano Yamanouchi.

They were in a hurry and had no preparations at all. Seeing that it was about to get dark, they could not reach Komaki. In the end, the group could only find a forest in the wild, find some firewood and hay, make a fire to keep warm, and everyone slept on the ground.

"Shukei, please accept my greeting!" Kobayata straightened his clothes.

"The honor of the family cannot be insulted in the slightest!" Yamanouchi Shukei did not avoid the head, and accepted Kobayata's greeting firmly.

"The former Prime Minister has been assisting His Highness in his mission. We have been in contact for many years. Today, I know that to maintain the family, we must not humiliate others!"

"My Yamanouchi family is a famous family that has been passed down since the Northern Expeditionary General Yoshiyasu. As a descendant, I cannot restore my grandfather's foundation and carry forward the wishes of my ancestors. The only way to be a human being is to stick to the family!"

This is probably the character!