Compared to Uesugi Terutora's excitement, Yoshigin was much calmer, and the result was much better than he imagined.
Breaking out of an siege is basically a matter of survival, and being able to escape half of the people is already a blessing.
Organize the queue carefully.
The Shangshanmen suffered the most casualties. Naoe Kanetsu led them to block the enemy, and then took the lead in attacking the slope to resist the horses. At this time, there were only eight people left.
The Tongxinzhong also lost ten people, which made Yoshigan heartbroken. Yoshigan discovered that Ishida Mitsunari was lucky enough to survive.
Her martial arts skills were inferior to those of the two Ji warriors. She was able to save her life in the chaos, which was considered clever and good luck.
Kamiizumi Nobutsuna looked desolate. Although she was only slightly injured, all three disciples were injured in Matsukura Castle.
Swordsmen are good at fighting alone and are not used to forming formations on the battlefield. This battle is also a life-and-death battle to break through, so it is naturally difficult to survive.
She had high hopes for these three disciples, but now she lost her beloved disciple and her eyes were red. When I knew it was not sentimental, I suppressed my words and followed the queue silently.
Yiyin gave her an apologetic look, remembering this favor in his heart.
If it weren't for the old sword master's keen intuition this time, a group of people might really have died in Matsukura City.
Thinking about it now, I still have lingering fears, but the situation is still not good and there is no time to reflect on it.
Seeing Sugi Teruhu yelling and swearing a few words to vent his emotions, Yoshiyin stepped forward and said.
"Your Highness Shangshan, now that the matter is over, let's think about how to get out of trouble first."
Terutora Uesugi nodded, and she almost calmed down, knowing that the group would still be in danger if they stayed in the Shiina family's territory.
"We crossed the Katakai River and headed east. I sent out troops last year and asked for several cities along the way as supply points. After replenishing military supplies there, we could rush back to Echigo."
Encountered a sudden attack by the Shiina family, the group was caught off guard. They only had one day's worth of food and supplies, and their weapons and armaments were greatly depleted. They were in urgent need of replenishment, but Yoshigami shook his head and rejected her idea.
"Shiina Yasuin will definitely block the road and prevent us from going to Echigo. Have your branch cities obtained oaths of allegiance from the nearby samurai families?"
Terutora Uesugi choked and sighed.
"Not yet."
Yiyin disagrees even more.
"Those are a few isolated villages. Your two families have turned against each other. Shiina Yasuyin will never let go of these hidden dangers and will definitely unite with the Zongni soldiers to attack them.
You don't have the allegiance of the local martial arts family, so they will have no reason to help.
Due to calculated calculations but not care, under the hasty attack, the walled city might have changed hands before we arrived. "
Uesugi Teruhu said irritably.
"Let's rush over quickly before Shiina Yasuyin. Can't we leave as soon as we have supplies?"
"We are tired and our horses are exhausted. Can you outpace the Shiina clan's fast horse?"
"This won't work, that won't work either. Can't I just wait here to die?"
Why doesn't Uesugi Teruhu know that this is an adventure, but what should she do?
She only had a day's worth of food and grass, and her broken weapons couldn't afford another war. She was helpless.
Yiyin didn't think so. He looked up at the sun that was about to set and said.
"While it's still dark, we crossed the Kadokawa River and rushed back to the Shiroiwa River overnight to go to the Jimbo family territory."
Teru Uesugi said in shock.
"what are you up to?"
"Shiina Yasuyin is not a fool. She did something so absolutely this time that she won't let you return to Echigo alive.
She colluded with the Echichu Ichigo clan, and the two parties joined forces, and the road to Echigo was bound to be a lifeless one.
Only by turning back and returning to the territory of the Jimbo family can we have a chance of survival.
The spring plowing has not yet been completed, and the power in her hands is not enough to block the entire territory, so she will definitely choose the east side in the direction of Echigo to prevent a deadlock.
We walked west all night, and as long as we spared no effort, we would probably be able to successfully escape from the Shiina family's territory. "
Uesugi Teruhu shook his head in confusion.
"What if we go back?
We had just escaped from the army of the God Protector, and now we are still in danger of death if we go back.
I interrupted her conquest of Xinchuan County. She hated me to the core and would not let me go. "
Yiyin pointed at himself.
"If you were alone, you would definitely die, but when I am here, things are different.
I am an envoy to the shogunate. The Jinbo family is the Echuchu guardian in the guardian system. I am a Hatakeyama retainer. She has no reason to kill me.
I'm going to meet her and convince her to join forces with you. "
"Join forces? How is that possible?"
“It wasn’t possible before, but now it’s possible.
Shiina Yasuyin colluded with Ichigo clan to ambush the Kanto governor and the shogunate envoy. This matter must not be left alone.
I will report it to the shogunate and deprive her of her duty as a guardian. "
Yoshigan glanced at Terutora Uesugi and saw that she was thoughtful.
The system of three guardians in Ezhong was a method devised by the Hatakeyama clan to control this territory far away from the core area.
This created a situation in which the Yusa family, the Jimbo family, and the Shiina family stood at the same level, so that the Hatakeyama clan could act as a check and balance and take on the role of guardian who was beyond their reach.
Although the Hatakeyama clan's power subsequently declined and they actively retracted their territory, the system of the Three Guardians still affected Ezhong.
The Echinaka Yusa family declined, the Echinaka Ichikou clan occupied her family's original territory, and the Jimbo family and the Shiina family attacked each other.
Now that the Ezhong Ixiang Sect and the Shiina family have merged, the Jinbo family will be threatened by attacks from both sides, and their living environment will become difficult.
However, Yoshihiro used the fact that the shogunate deprived Shiina Yasuin of his service position to seduce him into the post of god protector.
If the Shiina family loses their status as guardians, then only the Jinho family will be left as guardians of Echu.
Shiina Kangyin defected to Yuezhong Yixiang Zong and lost his position as a guardian. The military family under his command was bound to be shaken.
This is a great benefit to the chief minister who is determined to unify Yuezhong. It depends on whether she is willing to take this bait.
The chief god protector functions to revive the family business and has his own means. He is not such an easy-to-persuad Samurai Ji.
But compared to charging at Echigo with half-disabled cavalry, this method has a higher probability of success.
Uesugi Teruhora looked uncertain, and Yoshigin scolded.
"Sister Uesugi, you said that this mistake is your responsibility, and you will obey all my instructions. Do you still count on your words?"
Teru Uesugi gritted his teeth and nodded.
"I, Terutora Uesugi, speak and act naturally.
Listening to you, we will cross the Kadokawa River while the sky is still dark, and rush to Toyama Castle where Jinbo Nagasaki is located overnight. We should be able to reach it in a day and night.
But you have to think clearly, this is a desperate move.
When we get there, our food, grass, and horse power will be exhausted, and we will not have many weapons and armaments on us.
If the murderous intention of the gods does not change, we can only wait for the killing, and we will not even have the ability to resist. "
Yiyin nodded.
"I understand, but the matter has reached this point. I have no choice but to take a gamble."
Teru Uesugi smiled boldly.
"Since you know what's going on, I'll just let you go. The worst I can do is become a pair of desperate mandarin ducks."
Yiyin glanced at her and sighed secretly.
There is really no guarantee that he will die. No matter how ungrateful he is as a divine protector, he is still the hero of the generation who will revive the family business.
Killing Terutora Uesugi is okay, but what are the benefits of killing the envoy? It will only harm the shogunate, so why bother?
But Yoshigan will never give up on Uesugi Teruhora until the last moment.
The friendship between the two parties is getting deeper and deeper. Even if he doesn't mention the system of being an ugly person if the mission fails, he still wants to try his best to protect this troublesome rich second generation.
After saying this, the group of people set off in a hurry, taking advantage of the afterglow before the sun went down.
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Fufu County, Huogong City Residence Hall
Xiaodao Zhizhen frowned, listening to the complaints of several close martial arts families in the county.
Most of the spring plowing was over, and everyone had the energy to complain to her.
One Ji warrior said sadly.
"Vietnam has been a feudal nation for some time. I don't know what these crazy nuns are up to, and I'm always uneasy."
Kojima said with relief.
"The family governor is brave and dedicated to reviving the family business. Those nuns are no match for my family, so don't worry."
Another Ji warrior was unconvinced.
"I cannot agree with what Mr. Xiaodao said.
I heard that the Lord failed to intercept Nagao Kagetora's return to the country a few days ago. Is this possible?
The Echigo samurai family has always been fierce, so why should my family fight head-on with those brainless guys?
Since the Ni soldiers are vulnerable, why didn't the family governor choose Tobo County for the expedition? There is no need for me to wait in fear all day long to prevent them from messing up.
If one day the Xiangyikui breaks out again, Fufu County is our ancestral land where we have lived for generations and must not be taken over by the temple.
If those nuns really dare to challenge me, I will fight them! "
Another Ji warrior laughed.
"They don't need to reprimand them. The village women are so ignorant that they have to worship the Lord Buddha even if they die of hunger.
Over the years, the Yixiang Sect has been beguiling the ignorant people and gathering believers in our territory. I don’t know how many people believe in it.
Let's just hang out for a day. "
Several people were noisy, some were excited and irritable, some were dejected, which made Xiaodao Zhizhen feel depressed.
She is an important minister of the Shenbo family, and few family affairs can be hidden from her.
She knew full well that the chief priest had blocked the shogunate's mission and was in disgrace.
I can't help but blame the master in my heart, and I don't know the hardships in Fufu County.
Just as he was searching for words to appease the local warriors, someone rushed in from outside and shouted urgently.
"Mr. Kojima, a group of cavalry is coming from Tonami County. You should hurry up and take a look!"
The small island town is puzzled. Tobo County, which has always been dominated by the Xiangzong in Yuezhong, has long been closed. Where can the cavalry come from?
"how many people?"
"More than one hundred and fifty riders, all equipped with two horses."
"What!"
