Maybe it's a physical borrowing, maybe it's a beauty scheme. The people at the bottom are rude and direct. I don't know where these rumors came from. They are really filthy and unbearable.

Tell me, how should a widow like Otaisho deal with the overwhelming filthy words?"

Ashikaga Yoshiaki said thoughtfully.

"The affairs between men and women are always blackened the more they are smeared. The more explanations are given, the more powerful the rumors spread.

It’s a matter of chastity, so it’s best to deal with it coldly. Say no to guests behind closed doors and wait for the rumors to fade away.”

Ise Sadaoka nodded.

"Odaisho has done so much for the shogunate, how can we just watch him being slandered?

The shogunate must send people everywhere to arrest those who are talking nonsense, and bring justice to the Odai."

Ashikaga Yoshiaki said knowingly.

"The harder you suppress public opinion, the faster it spreads. It is better to guard against people than against rivers. In the end, it will inevitably become more evil as it spreads, and the trouble will be out of control."

Ise Sakyo pretended to sigh and couldn't help laughing.

"If this happens, it will inevitably affect the reputation of our ancestors, the Grand Imperial Palace, and even the Ashikaga Shogun family."

Ashikaga Yoshiaki sighed and said.

"Yes, what should we do?

The Ashikaga Shogun family is the hope of the world, and its reputation cannot be tarnished. Someone must stand up and sacrifice themselves for the Ashikaga family."

The two looked at each other and smiled, understanding each other.

"My lord, why don't you ask Hosokawa Fujitaka to come forward, express your love for Odaisho, and fulfill her infatuation."

"Is...isn't this not good? Otaisho is the widow of an earlier generation, so it would be a bit unpleasant to remarry someone like her."

"Master Gongfang, you can't think like that.

Everyone inside and outside the shogunate knew that the Shiba family was the family business revived by Odaisho and was his lifeblood.

Because the ancestor passed away, the Odaisho must die alone? What about the subsequent succession of the Shiba family?

The Odaisuo is a great benefactor to the shogunate, and we cannot let him bleed and shed tears. It is better to grant him a favor and let him remarry."

Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Ise Sadakyu became more and more animated as they talked, with smiles on their faces.

The three major forces of the shogunate are the Ashikaga Shogun family, the shogunate, and local powerful factions.

The Ashikaga Shogun's family has been controlled by Ashikaga Yoshiaki. Among the ministers, Ninagawa himself has doubts, and the Ise Sadakado is adding fuel to the fire.

The local powerful faction is the foundation of Shiba Yoshiun, but the most powerful Hosokawa Mibuchi family will inevitably become the opposite of Shiba Yoshiun because Hosokawa Fujitaka came forward to express his love.

This is equivalent to the entire shogunate uniting to put pressure on Shiba Yoshigan and besieging him alone.

In terms of strategy, Ise Sadakyo also pressed forward step by step, link by link.

First, he used rumors to expose Yoshigan Shiba's thoughts on dealing with Oda Nobunaga, alerting the shogunate and subconsciously alienating him.

He then slandered his reputation and put Shiba Yiyin into chaos. Finally, Hosokawa Fujitaka came forward and expressed his love.

In killing people and killing people, apart from not using weapons, Shiba Yiyin was forced into a corner.

Ashikaga Yoshiaki said worriedly.

"What should we do if the Great Imperial Guard raises an army?"

Ise Sakyo smiled.

"Everyone knows that Odaisho's intention to deal with the Oda family is well known.

In the past few days, Shiba leader has thought about going to Luo, and first he will fight with the Oda family of Fushimi Castle.

The Kingo Shiba leader with a mobilization force of 200,000 koku faced off against the Oda family with a mobilization force of 2 million koku. I am also curious, does the Ashikaga God of War really have the fighting power to match ten?

If the Odaisho could really defeat ten times the enemy, why would he unite with all the shogunate families and dare not reveal his hostility to the Oda family?"

Ashikaga Yoshiaki smiled and nodded, it was indeed true.

Shiba Yoshigage's current strength is barely 200,000 koku. If he doesn't contact all parties, he won't have the confidence to confront Oda Nobunaga, who has two million koku.

This has nothing to do with personal ability, it is really a big difference in size.

But now, Yoshigan Shiba can no longer find a suitable ally to fight against the Oda family.

Within the shogunate, his ideas were revealed in advance. Of course, Ashikaga Yoshiaki, Ise Sakyo and others would be in trouble at every turn to prevent him from succeeding.

Several families outside the shogunate have become strong feudal lords, Rokkaku has been destroyed, the Asai family and the Oda family are getting married, and the Miyoshi family has fled with their tail between their legs. Who can Yoshigan Shiba turn to for help?

He was not familiar with the Hatano family in Tamba, and the Hosokawa-Mibuchi family had two or five young men like Hosokawa Fujitaka who acted as a hindrance and followed Ashikaga Yoshiaki in coercing the Shiba Yi Bank.

Looking around, Sputnik could not find any help. Politically, it was retreating step by step, and militarily it was unable to turn around. What else could Sputnik do?

He can only compromise, and it is not up to him to decide what the conditions will be when the time comes.

Ashikaga Yoshiaki calmed down and said with a smile.

"Ise-sama has no plans left."

Ise Sadakyo bowed respectfully and said.

"It's all thanks to the wisdom of Lord Gongfang. I am willing to do your best."

Ashikaga Yoshiaki laughed, as if he had seen the moment when Shiba Yoshigan failed.

But in reality, is it really what she and Ise Sadaoka want and wish for?

Ise Sadakyo thought that what she was spreading was a rumor. But she didn't know that she had unintentionally revealed the truth.

Yoshigan Shiba really slept with Oda Nobunaga, not just once, but twice.

Oda Nobunaga's feelings for Shiba Yoshigan are also very subtle.
Chapter completed!