On the evening of January 7, when Yu Qiuping returned to Yamakoto's army with a torch, it was almost midnight. The blazing fire in Kyoto was still not extinguished, and it was particularly obvious in the night sky, as if mocking the failure of the coalition forces.

However, none of the high-level warriors in the entire camp fell asleep, but were all holding their own flags, waiting outside the camp gate, and responding with warm cheers and thanks to Chang Panbei who returned from triumphantly. They understood that if Chang Panbei had not turned the tide in the final effort, the coalition would be wiped out.

Of course, Yu Qiuhei received special "preferential treatment". As soon as he left the army, he was arrested by Asai Nagamasa, Maeda Taki family, Ikeda Hengxing and others. He contacted a group of good brothers and threw him high into the sky together, then caught him, and then threw him again, and repeated it countless times without stopping. It seemed that they could not express their inner gratitude if they had not been thrown for one night.

After they finally put Yu Qiuping down, Yu Qiuping quickly patted their shoulders and said in a low voice: "I said, have you seen your lord? Why did you all come out to greet me, but your lord didn't come."

"Stop talking, the lord is already crazy." Yoshihiro Ikeda also lowered his voice and leaned against Yu Qiuping's ear and whispered: "The lord has already figured it out. From beginning to end, he was put on a tragedy by the Mihao family. The great situation has been ruined. How can you not be angry?"

"But if it weren't for the elder brother, I'm afraid no one from the coalition could have returned to Yamako. Although our army collapsed and the casualties were nearly 30%, it was not annihilated. The Miyoshi family is really powerful, but the brother is even better." Asai Nagamasa sighed helplessly and patted Yu Qiuhei's shoulder with great admiration: "I wonder how my brother judged the actions of the Miyoshi family? Only when everyone was rushing to Kyoto, would he turn back and guard the way out alone?"

"Thanks to the half-bingwei, how dare I take credit?" Yu Qiuping smiled bitterly and told everyone about Shigeji Takenaka's analysis, and then everyone suddenly realized.

"The Three Good and Four Brothers have been scattered across the four countries and Kinki for many years. It is really not easy. I lost this battle with convincing conviction." Yu Qiuping admired Miyoshi Changqing's command from the bottom of his heart, and also admired Miyoshi Yoshi's courage to offend the world's great deeds and burn the palace and Kyoto.

"But although we barely escaped from the sky, we have to retreat at this moment." Danwu Nagahide whispered in a low sadness: "Our main force has lost 30%. His Highness Sakuma and the three Simeono have lost more than half of the troops. Almost all the troops have collapsed while escaping. The establishment has not yet been restored, and they have fallen asleep in the camp in a mess. When the establishment is restored and morale is revitalized, it will probably take several days. His Highness Asakura, who has not suffered losses, has led his auxiliary troops and food to withdraw without saying a word. It is probably already withdrawn to Minamio."

"The Mihao family won't wait for us so many days. Maybe tomorrow they will take advantage of the situation to attack and expel us from the mountain city." Asai Nagamasa also shook his head with regret, "This time, the Hanluo failed completely. When we recover, we will come back next year."

"The question is what to do with Nanojin?" Yu Qiuping said the question he had always been worried about. "Nanojin is not in love with people now. If Sanhao family enters Nanojin under the name of supporting the return of the Hexao family, those Nanojin's wealthy families will not be reliable. How can we guard Nanojin?"

Just as everyone was busy discussing this, the mother-clothed crowd suddenly rushed over and called all the important members back to the camp.

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After everyone returned to the tent, they only saw Ashikaga Yoshiki, Oda Nobunaga and Lin Xiuzhen all had serious expressions. A man wearing Matsunaga's clothes sat next to them.

"I have met your nobles in Shimomatsu Everlasting Hokkien." After seeing the senior warriors of the coalition forces, Matsumatsu Everlasting Hokkien saluted respectfully.

"There are all people, you can say it?" Oda Nobunaga glanced at Matsuejuetong in anger and asked in a deep voice.

"Yes, I naturally don't dare to neglect His Highness Oda." Matsuejue General smiled in a very flattering tone, "The family Yanbei gave a big gift to him and was about to present it to His Highness Oda, but I don't know if His Highness Oda is willing to accept it."

"What does it mean?" The warriors of the coalition were stunned when they heard this. The Matsunaga family was originally an alliance of the Miyo family, but they were defeated by Yu Qiuhei and Asai Nagamasa in Minami Omi, and suffered heavy losses. Not only was he invited out of Yamacai by the Miyo family, but he lost control of Kyoto and Nijo Imperial Office, but he was also unable to join in the subsequent battle, so that everyone almost forgot about the existence of Matsunaga Hiroshi.

"Don't keep it aside, let's go if you have a fart." Oda Nobunaga was already very irritable today. Kyoto, who was given, flew away like this, and his troops were chased and beaten like dogs. The defeat of the coalition forces today is probably going to become a laughing stock in the whole world, and they will be passed down by future generations to continue to be ridiculed.

"Yes, yes, it's all my fault." Matsuejutsu smiled with his face. However, Yu Qiuping felt that things were not simple. Generally, only people with confidence would have such a good temper.

"To be honest, Jiayan has now taken over Iimoyama Castle."

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The first sentence of Matsuejuejiutong made the camp explode. Iimoyama Castle is the main city of Miyoshi family, and it is also one of the largest and most important cities in Kinki. If the information is good, Iimoyama Castle also stores all the food and grass of Miyoshi family. Such an important city was actually captured by Matsuejuejiuhi?

"Why should I believe you?" Although Oda Nobunaga had a look of fighting against heaven and man, he had already pretended to be calm and questioned, and refused to be at a disadvantage.

"The main forces of the Sanhao family are all in Kyoto, and the only one who stayed in Iimoyama Castle was Mihao Kanaga. Before, the troops of the Matsunaga family did not disband after retreating to the territory, but were on standby. Since the Matsunaga family was an ally with the thief Sanhao family, the Sanhao family did not be wary of it. This afternoon, Iyan led his army to cross the Vajra Mountain Range from the path and captured Iimoyama Castle, which was almost an empty city. What's the difficulty?" Matsunaga Juetong spread his hands and said naturally.

"Why did Matsuejue come to find Yu? Are you not allies of the Mihao family? Why do you betray the alliance to help Yu?" Oda Nobunaga asked coldly again.

"Because if the Miyo family wins, the Kinki situation has been settled, and the Matsunaga family will only be Yamato and there will never be a chance to turn over again. But if the Oda family wins, the Kinki will still be in chaos, and the Matsunaga family will be profitable. The Matsunaga family will always stand on the side of the weak, that's that simple, Your Highness Oda." Matsunaga's face was calm and he said calmly: "This is a gift from Jiayan to Your Highness. As long as your highness nods, Jiayan will immediately burn all the food and grass of the Sanyo family. The Miyo family army only carries only for only three days of food, and neither Shejin nor Yama Castle can support their army. If the army continues to keep the food, they can only retreat to Kaoro, and Kyoto can only give up."

"And because of support for the Ikeda family's rebellion in the Kazushi country, the Honanji Temple in Ishiyama Ogushi has broken with the Miyo family. The passages near Ishiyama Ogushi have been closed to the Miyo family. In addition, Iimoyama Castle has also fallen into the hands of our Matsunaga family." Matsunagashi took out a map from our arms with a smile, and used his fingers to connect a horizontal line from west to east between Ishiyama Ogushi and Iimoyama Castle, and whispered: "In other words, as long as the Matsunagashi family falls towards the coalition forces, the Hanoi Kawaii of the Miyo family will be cut from Kazushi and become an enclave. The Miyo family has internal and external troubles and will not be able to go to Luo again in a short time."

"What does Matsunaga Hide want?" After this, Oda Nobunaga no longer said much, but simply asked.

"The family is honest and humble, but he is dedicated to the Gongfang Palace." The Matsunaga family, who had driven Ashikaga Yoshihiro himself not long ago, said to Ashikaga Yoshihiro with a villain's ambition, "I heard that Luo in the Gongfang Palace is not going well, so I naturally have to help him. How dare I ask for rewards?"

"Don't talk nonsense." Oda Nobunaga could not hold back any more. After all, if he did not join Luo Cheng this time, he was now completely in the hands of Matsunaga Hide. If he burned Iimoyama Castle, then the Miyoshi family would have to leave Kyoto to retreat. Even Hanoi and Kawaizumi would become enclaves, and the coalition forces could also join Luo Cheng. If Matsunaga Hide did not cook food and grass, he instead used this to threaten the Miyoshi family and negotiate peace with the Miyoshi family. Then the Miyoshi family could advance eastward and drove the coalition forces all the way back, and even Minami Oe could take them away.

Unexpectedly, the old fox Matsu Yongjiuxiu was silent for so long, and he was a killer move when he took action! He held the Sanhao family and the coalition forces in his palms.

Seeing that Matsunagata was still silent, Oda Nobunaga couldn't help but say anxiously, "What are the conditions for Matsunagata?"

"I dare not take the conditions if I say it, I just need some help." Matsunagata smiled and recounted the conditions offered by Matsunagata: "First, Iron is dedicated to the shogunate, and I am eager to do my best to rejuvenate the shogunate. If I take the post, Iron is willing to share the worries of the general."

The shogunate administrator was only qualified to do the "three housekeepers". Matsunaga Hikaruo asked for this position when he came up. But at present, neither Ashikaga Yoshiki nor Oda Nobunaga had the strength nor reason to refuse.

"Secondly, Yama Castle and the other country are controlled by the general's family. His Highness Oda's tasks are heavy, so there is no need to be distracted." Matsuejutsu gave up the second condition very lightly, but suddenly made the atmosphere in the coalition camp very delicate.

Oda Nobunaga's goal to control Kyoto this time was to control Kyoto, and Matsunaga Hide was naturally very clear. However, the Matsunaga family was not strong enough and was a little helpless in controlling Kyoto. Instead of doing this, it would be better to ask Kyoto to the weak Ashikaga General. In this way, the Matsunaga family could penetrate slowly from the side. This suggestion could also alienate the relationship between Ashikaga Yoshiki and Oda Nobunaga, causing the two to conflict, which could be said to be a killing of two birds with one stone.

Sure enough, Ashikaga Yoshiki and Oda Nobunaga looked at each other, and both sides saw guard and suspicion in each other's eyes.

In the end, Ashikaga Yoshihiro looked at the Oda family general who occupied more than half of the tent, and thought that his loyal supporter Asakura Yoshike had retreated, so he had to compromise: "His Highness Oda worked hard and made great contributions and was loyal. Without His Highness Oda, I am really unable to sleep or eat. But I am embarrassed to bother His Highness Oda too much. Why not leave one or two thousand deployments to help me guard Kyoto?"

Ashikaga Yoshiki means that he allows Oda Nobunaga to have influence in Kyoto, but he cannot be too big. At this moment, the Matsunaga family must not allow the Oda family to completely control Kyoto. Although Oda Nobunaga was so angry that his veins burst, he could only nod and accept it.
Chapter completed!