Since the spring plowing, Hokurikudo has been in a state of war, with war on all sides.
The civil strife in Echigo subsided, but the chief priest of Echigo was suppressing Shiina Yasuin and beating him to death.
Faced with the offensive of the Echizen Asakura family, Ichikizong turned to support Kaga and had no time to take care of the Shiina family.
Taking this opportunity, the Shinto Nagasaki besieged the front line of Matsukura Castle, vowing to capture Shiina Yasuin. Knowing that there was no way out, the Shiina family gritted their teeth and supported, and the two sides were in a stalemate.
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On the Echizen-Kaga border, Asakura Sotechi was stationed at Tachibanayama and launched an offensive against the Daishoji defense line of the Ichibuki clan.
Behind them, the Asakura branch clans tried their best to support the logistics. The Tsuruga clan and Ono clan in front had high morale and broke through the branch cities one after another. The Daishoji city was in danger.
The new head of Oyama Gobo, Shimomo Yorijun, led Kitakaga Ichimuzu led by Shichiri Noraishu to come to the rescue, but was ambushed by Asakura Sodi. Xia Jian Lai Chun died in battle, Qili Lai Zhou had no choice but to retreat.
Asakura Zongdi threw the heads of the defeated troops' flags outside the city of the Great Holy Temple. The morale of the defenders was greatly reduced. Afterwards, they either surrendered or fled after attacking the city, and the defense line of the Great Holy Temple collapsed.
Asakura Sotechi successfully captured the Daishoji River Basin plain, the morale of Asakura's army was greatly boosted, and Asakura Kageki looked at his mother in admiration.
Chaocang Zongdi had been thinking about it for dozens of days. At this moment, he felt relieved, suddenly his face turned pale, and he spit out a mouthful of blood.
Asakura Kageki supported his mother who fell down, panicking.
"Mother, what's wrong with you?"
Asakura Sodi said weakly.
"Don't make any noise, leave everyone in the field to garrison in the Great Sacred Temple City, and Tsurui congratulates everyone on their return.
Jing Ji, let’s go home, go back. "
Her voice became lower and lower, and Asakura Kageki was already in tears.
Asakura Sotechi is already old, and this battle consumes so much energy that she has exhausted all her energy and is about to die.
She trembled her lips and nodded.
"Okay, mother, let's go back. We'll go back soon. Just hold on, let's go home."
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Haomu Yorixin led the defeated general with the remaining troops and retreated northward, joining Qili Laizhou's troops.
Unexpectedly, as soon as she entered the main shogunate, she would be captured by the Hatamoto Hime samurai of Nanari Yorisu. She shouted in horror.
"Qili Laizhou, what are you going to do!"
Qili Laizhou said with a smile.
"do what?
You retreated without authorization, and the Daishoji Temple, the old temple of the Eight Dynasties, fell into the hands of the Asakura family. Do you know your guilt? "
Norinobu Haoki cursed.
"You are so slanderous!
Our troops have been fighting for dozens of days. If the reinforcements you brought were not defeated and the morale in the city was low, why would we have fallen into the city and escaped?
And you have no right to punish me. I want to see the boss! Accusing you of public revenge! "
Qili Laizhou smiled coldly, drew his sword and stepped forward.
"Okay, I'll take you to see the boss and say hello to me."
After saying that, he chopped off her head with a knife.
Nanali Laizhou is in a good mood. He has been suppressed by Yorijun Xiama and contradicted by Yorinobu Haomu. He has long been unable to bear his anger.
Now that both of them are dead, it's a happy death.
The close confidants around him said worriedly.
"Sir, Hoki Yorinobu has a lot of prestige in Nankagaga. Isn't it inappropriate to kill him casually like this?"
Nanali Laizhou glared at her and asked.
"If she doesn't die, who will take the blame for the death of the new boss? Is it you? Or me?
These little ones are not good people. They have never listened to the instructions but not the propaganda. Now they have been severely damaged by Asakura Zongdi. This is not necessarily a bad thing.
We returned to the army and captured Matsuno Castle, rebuilt the defense line, and sent a letter to Ishiyama Honganji Temple.
Let's just say that Haomu Yorinobu advanced alone and caused the death of his subordinate Lai Chunfang boss, and has been dealt with by our military law.
In panic, he begged the Dharma Master to send the chief priest to take charge of Kaga affairs again. "
The confidant hesitated.
"Then what should we do with these people brought by Noribu Noribu?"
Qili Laizhou's eyes flashed fiercely and he sneered.
"Disarm, persuade to surrender, and kill all those who refuse to surrender. After returning to Songren City, do the same thing."
"Hi!"
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Orange Mountain, Asakura Honjin Shogunate.
Asakura Zongdi woke up leisurely, and Asakura Keiki, who was waiting by the side, was overjoyed.
"Mother, you are awake."
Asakura Sodi smiled at her and was able to sit up on his own, his complexion as rosy as usual.
"How long have I been asleep?"
Asakura Kageki answered with joy in his patience.
"Two whole days."
"Where is Xiangzong's army?"
"Afraid of my mother's power, I have turned away from the battle. The Daishoji River area is occupied by my Asakura family."
Asakura Soudi nodded and spoke to his daughter calmly.
"After I die..."
"Mother! Please don't say that!"
Asakura Sondi smiled, touched his daughter's hair, and said.
"I'm sorry, Jing Ji, I can't help but touch your head again. You are an adult now and you must be strong to survive in the future.
After my death, my mourning will be kept secret. You lead the Tsuruga people back to Tsuruga County quickly and personally take charge of the county affairs, especially the business affairs of the Shiba family.
I died not long ago, and my accumulated prestige is still there. I hope everyone will not repeat it for the time being. You must seize the time to straighten out the county affairs and use the profits from the opening of the port to buy them off.
Remember, Ichijo Tanijo's orders will be ignored, and Asakura Yoshikage will not leave Tsuruga County no matter what.
Unless the trade routes of the Shiba family are open and the Tsuruga people are loyal to you, you must not leave the county to go to the city to discuss matters.
Remember! Remember! "
Asakura Kageki came to some understanding, held back his tears and kept nodding, and moved his head closer to let his mother touch her more smoothly.
Asakura Sotechi smiled kindly, everything in front of his eyes gradually blurred, and Asakura Kageki's face became childish, as if he had met him for the first time many years ago.
"Jingji, you have to get through this troubled time and live well."
"Yes, Mother."
"You want to have many, many children and spread your branches and leaves."
"Yes, Mother."
"Use your brain when doing things, don't trust others too much, have a good relationship with Shiba Kenshin, and remember to ask him for help when you are in danger."
"Yes, Mother."
"If the family business is difficult, just give it up. You must find a way to survive, my Jingji."
"Mother..."
"I really want to see you give birth to many, many children, and I really want to spend more time with you. I'm sorry, Jingji, I can't accompany you any longer."
"Mother!"
Asakura Kageki finally couldn't hold back his tears and lay in Asakura Sodi's arms and burst into tears.
Asakura Soutidi smiled and stroked her hair, once, twice, three times, until at one point, she fell down.
Asakura Kageki couldn't feel the movement on his head, his body shook, and he looked up tremblingly.
Asakura Sodi has closed his eyes forever, with a doting smile on his lips.
"Mother!!!"
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Hokurikudo was in chaos, but Nishikon was almost peaceful. There was strife within the Miyoshi family, and Xikon almost ushered in a rare moment of peace, with no weapons at all.
Sakai Port, where the Shinsengumi is based.
Takada Yono was carefully checking the supplies list, with Yui Hama and Sohisa Imai sitting beside him.
After a long time, she put down the paperwork and let out a breath.
"Finally, we have caught up with the collection of supplies, and the war in Omi is no longer hindered."
Imai Munehisa smiled bitterly.
"The supplies raised this time amounted to 50,000 kuen. The Shiba family's resources in Sakai Port have been almost completely emptied except for the money brought in."
Takada Yono nodded, Imai Muneku was attentive.
In fact, most of what the Shiba family used in Sakai Port were the materials that Imaiya had accumulated over the years and earned his reputation. This big businessman was quite generous, and he really spent all his money to support his family.
Takata Yono reassured him.
"I will report your achievements to the Lord, and you will receive corresponding rewards.
As for the money spent, it is all external things, just spend it where it should be spent.
If you are willing to give up, you will gain something. "
Imai Munehisa nodded silently.
She has earned enough money, no matter how much she has, it will be of no use.
Merchants have too much money, but a three-year-old child is just walking across the street with gold bricks in his arms, and will be robbed at any time by the hungry Wu family.
Exchange money for the status of the Wu family, gain rewards for serving the public, and pass on the family name and business. This is the bright and right path of the Wu family society.
So she gave up money just because the opportunity came once in a lifetime. Not every company was as willing to give business opportunities as His Highness Sibo.
Imai Munehisa looked at Takada Haruno. This once immature-looking Hime Samurai has matured a lot after more than a year of hard work.
She held great power and was at home in Sakai Port. Both the Miyoshi family garrison and the big businessmen of Sakai Port showed full respect for her.
As the Shiba family grows in power, Takada Harano's power rises with the tide. His demeanor became more and more graceful, and his every move gradually gained the aura of a superior person.
she continued.
“In these days, the first batch of supplies to Echigo will be leaving.
Now that Omi is fighting, ship a small amount first to find out the situation along the way.
When the busy summer harvest season comes, the war will definitely subside, and then goods can be shipped in large quantities.
We will strive to have 30% of the cargo from Sakai Port via Kanto go to Hokuriku Expressway through our channel this fall. "
Imai Munehisa hesitated.
"Sir, are you a little anxious?
Monopolizing 30% of the goods from Sakai Port entering Kanto is a huge amount. If it makes people jealous, I'm afraid there will be some twists and turns. "
Takada Yono frowned and asked.
"Did you receive any news?"
