Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna clapped his hands and said.
"They want to take down the entire old territory of Shenbao."
Iikawa Mitsuki nodded.
"good.
If the southern route, Xiang Zong goes directly north from the west bank of Shochuan River and attacks Takaoka Castle. The Jinbo Uesugi army on the other side will definitely cross the river to attack the Zuisen Temple leader, and implement the strategy of encircling Wei and rescuing Zhao.
However, if the southern route crosses the river towards Soma and captures Masuyama Castle and Hinomiya Castle, it will occupy the strategic location of Hida Highlands and Kureha Hills.
Then it detoured from the Kureha Hills and swept through the entire central area, cutting off the back route of Takaoka Castle. In the vast plains of central China, how can we stop the large number of people who have always been there? "
Hatakeyama Yoshizuna sighed, it was indeed the case.
Across central China, the largest rivers are the Shochuan River and the Shentong River. The small river between the two is impossible to block the usual human sea tactics.
The only feasible way is to rely on the rapid rivers upstream between the hills and mountains of the southern highlands to defend it. Only in this way can Zong Zong's army be wary of threats from the flanks and slow down.
Therefore, Xiang Zong on the southern front chose to capture the southern city that relied on the mountains first. In this way, the old territory of Shenbao will be unprotected.
After capturing Kureha Hills, the army completed its detour and moved north. The royal palace at Takaoka Castle on the west bank of the Shogawa River is like a turtle in a urn and cannot escape.
Takaoka Castle and Hinomiya Castle are the important towns of Sagittarius Fufu County. With the fall of these two cities, the Etsuchu Ichigo clan could advance to the Kamtsugawa River and confront Toyama Castle's Shinto chief.
And if the Imperial Palace falls into the hands of Ichikou Sect, the Uesugi Jinbo family will definitely take action. Terutora Uesugi would never allow the chief priest to act rashly and endanger Shiba Yoshigan's life.
Yuezhong Yixiangzong is really a good calculation!
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna slapped his thigh and said.
"Then why should we attack? Let's quickly persuade the Imperial Guard to retreat. It will be safe to retreat to Toyama Castle before the Ichigo clan has time to cut off their retreat."
Iikawa Mitsurugi looked solemn.
"With this retreat, the Imperial Palace is safe. But your hope of returning to Noto Country has also been extinguished.
If I can see it, the imperial office must also know it. He refuses to retreat because he does not want to give up the opportunity to mediate for you and return to Noto. "
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna was stunned and sighed.
"It won't work this time, just wait for the opportunity."
Iikawa Mitsuru looked at his master seriously and bowed to the ground.
"I have something to say, please forgive me for the offence."
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna looked at her and said sincerely.
"I was expelled from the Noto Kingdom and am now powerless. You have never left me, how can I blame a loyal minister just because of a few blunt words.
I'm not that stupid. If you have something to say, just say it. "
Iikawa Mitsuru stood up and said.
"Your Highness treats me with sincerity, why can't he use it on the Imperial Palace?
Today, the imperial office ordered an attack. How could you hesitate and let Chang Lianlong grab the jackpot?
Odaisho has spent a lot of effort on your return to Noto. Repaying gratitude is the way you should express your gratitude. You cannot hesitate at this time! Lord!
If Odaisho harbors a grudge because of this, the Noto Hatakeyama family will never be able to succeed again. "
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna's head was dripping with cold sweat and he forced a smile.
"Isn't that true? This time, people from three parties are willing to continue to maintain the consensus of seven people. The political structure of the Noto Hatakeyama family that has gone through many years is still there."
Iikawa Mitsumato sighed.
"Your Highness, the ancestral glory of the Noto Hatakeyama family is just an appearance. What each family is actually seeking is the commercial profits of Nanao Port's Hokuriku Road!
They are willing to invite you back because the imperial office only recognizes you. Only if you are in Nanao Castle and Nanao Port is reopened can you connect to the Hokuriku Road trade route.
Otherwise, even if they reopen Nanao Port, as long as the Odaisho refuses to nod, Nanao Port will still not be able to squeeze into the Hokuriku Road trade route.
It’s not impossible to go straight from Tsuruga Port to Naoetsu. Even if a merchant ship docks at Nanao Port, it can only be used as a place for repairs and supplies, and the goods will not be disembarked.
The profit sharing agreement for the Hokuriku Trade Route is between you and Odai. It is you who distributes the lowest-priced goods given to the Yuezhong Shenbao family.
The Noto family couldn't do anything beyond you, so they had to compromise. "
Iikawa Mitsuki's blunt words suddenly woke up Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna.
The Hatakeyama family has ruled Noto country for many years, the legacy of their ancestors, and the political stability are all fake. Only the cargo of the Hokurikudo trade route unloaded at Nanao Port is the truth behind everyone's bow.
Last year, the Hokuriku Road trade route was opened, and the benefits of Nanao Port poured in to Noto companies. It was a good year.
But after Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna killed Onei Sosada, the Onei family reacted in a panic, expelled Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna, and colluded with Kaga Ichikuso to invade.
This led to the closure of Nanao Port, and the Hokuriku Road trade route at the beginning of spring, the Noto samurai family did not eat half a bite!
Gold and silver are flowing like water at the door of the house, and you can grab a few handfuls with your hands. The Noto warriors were trapped in a cocoon, unable to stretch out their hands.
I'm so greedy that I almost cry!
At this time, you think of the kindness of the Noto Hatakeyama family for many years? Have you remembered to respect your master now? Do you want to invite Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna back now?
What did you do early?
The Onei family, the elder family, and the Yusa family are just representatives of the samurai group. They are sitting on the crater, and underneath is the Noto samurai family who is extremely dissatisfied with the status quo.
Are these three families begging Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna to return and take charge of Nanao Castle? no.
It was the Noto samurai who forced these three families to ask the Odaisho to reconnect Nanao Port to the Hokuriku Road trade route so that everyone could continue to eat meat!
The status is fake, and the pursuit of stability by each family is also fake. Does the Wu family care about their status? Does the Wu family care about stability? In what year has there been no defeat at the bottom? What year is there not a war?
The signboard of the Noto Hatakeyama family is just a fig leaf used by the Noto family to welcome their lord back. What they really want is the benefits, the goods from the Hokurikudo trade route in the hands of Yoshihiro Shiba.
Only when the Houriku Road trade route is reopened can they stabilize the samurai below. The return of Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna and the reorganization of the Seven People's Collegiate Committee are their political structures to maintain their power, and they are also selfish.
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna's mind turned over and over again, and he finally felt scared. This bastard Chang Lianlong looks simple and honest, but in fact he is the smartest, and she beats him to it!
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna looked at Iikawa Mitsuru with tears streaming down his face.
"I now how to do?"
Iikawa Mitsuki looked at the master with firm eyes and said.
"If you want to go back, there is only one way for the Noto Hatakeyama family to revive, and that is to fully assist Odaisho in defeating the Ichikai clan.
Even if I don't say it on the face, I must have an opinion about you in my heart. It's too late to say anything now. Only by sharing your worries can we resolve the grudge in Yu Taisuo's heart.
From now on, we must fight for Yutai wholeheartedly. Whether it's here or Noto. Whatever is beneficial to the emperor and what makes the emperor happy, we will do it.
You want to return to Nanao Castle and take control of Nanao Port, which is connected to the Hokuriku Road trade route. Only in this way can the Noto families surrender to the Noto Hatakeyama family again and the consensus of the seven can be restored. "
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna nodded slightly, regretful.
It was because she placed too much emphasis on the appeal of the Noto Hatakeyama family to the Noto samurai family and too underestimated the attractiveness of the Hokuriku Road trade route to the Noto samurai family that she lost track at the critical moment.
Fortunately, Iikawa Mitsuki reacted quickly enough, was loyal and outspoken, and pulled her back from the edge of the cliff.
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna patted Iikawa Mitsumato on the shoulder and said sincerely.
"Iikawa-hime, please take good care of me in the future."
Iikawa Mitsuru didn't dare to say anything.
"Your Highness is very responsive to your advice, and there is hope for the revival of the Noto Hatakeyama family."
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna smiled and said.
"It's noon, and the food should be ready. Let's eat and drink enough, and go fight for the imperial palace."
"Hi!"
Several people walked out of the room and saw smoke curling up from the city, people everywhere making noises and horses neighing, and a strong fighting spirit.
