Shiba Yiyin knew that there was no way to talk about being sour and jealous, so he simply didn't pick up on Sugi Teruhu's words and let her go.
The better Takeda Harunobu does in Suruga Country, the greater the pressure on the Hojo family. This is only good for Echigo's Kanto strategy, not bad.
Teruhora Uesugi said angrily that it might not be good news. Besides scolding her for being jealous, what else could he say? Just don’t mention it.
The relationship problem between the two people is already the most troublesome problem for Shiba Yiyin, and he doesn't want to mention it at all.
So, he changed the subject and said.
"What's another piece of bad news?"
Terutora Uesugi looked solemnly and looked around. Although she knew that there were only Yiyin and her in the room, she still couldn't help but scan around.
Seeing how cautious she was, Yiyin's heartbeat suddenly accelerated and he squinted his eyes in preparation for the bad news.
Teru Uesugi whispered.
“The news came from Echigo that there will be few spring rains after the beginning of spring.
So far, the rainfall has been less than half of previous years, and it is certain that there will be a drought. "
Yoshigan suddenly raised his head to look at Terutora Uesugi, and when he saw that her face was solemn and not joking, his heart slowly sank.
After drought comes famine.
Yiyin said in a deep voice.
“How widespread is the reduction in rainwater? Is it just within Echigo? What is the situation in the Kanto Plain?
How much impact will summer harvest and autumn harvest have? Bad harvest? How much reduction? "
"There is news from Kanto that there is also a general drought that is no worse than Echigo, and no one in the eight states of Kanto is immune. Now it seems that there will be a large-scale famine this time, and neither the Kanto Plain nor the Echigo Plain can escape.
In Echigo, fields with abundant water conservancy suffered 30% less harvest. In other places far away from rivers, severe water shortages may result in crop losses of more than 50% or even no harvest.
Throughout the Echigo territory, this year's harvest is expected to be reduced by 40%, or halved.
The Kanto Plain is not easy either, especially Ueno and Musashi.
These two countries are the main battlefield between the Hojo family and the Ryogamisugi family, and the two sides have been at war with each other for many years. Although the Hojo family had won, they were still unable to suppress the samurai families from various places and did not establish effective rule.
The local water conservancy system is in disrepair, and the Tone River floods every year. The harvest is reduced every year. Dry fields are afraid of drought, and paddy fields are subject to floods.
It is estimated that the total harvest of the two countries this year will not exceed 30% of previous years. "
Shiba Yiyin took a breath of air, the Kanto Raiders hit the Great Famine, it was really fatal.
Echigo's country is expected to be short of 50% of its grain supply. With the samurai fighting every year and their thinly-stocked granaries, it is impossible to prepare for shortages in good years, so they can only survive.
It is difficult to use this year's food to eat. How can we still have military rations for the Kanto campaign?
Moreover, there will be famine in the Kanto Plain. Ueno Country and Musashi Country are the hardest hit areas. These two countries are the first targets of the Kanto Strategy.
There is no army food, and there is no food for disaster relief after the territory is conquered. How can we fight this war?
Yoshigami breathed out a sigh of relief, was he destined to go back to Koki, Ai Ashikaga Yoshiteru's grass?
he asked, frowning.
"What do the Uesugi retainers think about famine? Is the Kanto strategy postponed again?"
Terutora Uesugi glanced at Shiba Yoshigan, hesitated, paused, and said.
"I discussed it with the retainers, and everyone wants to carry out the Kanto strategy as planned."
Yiyin looked at him in surprise and asked.
"There is insufficient military rations, and there is famine everywhere in Ueno Musashi. How do they consider logistical supplies?"
Teruhora Uesugi was silent for a while and then uttered one word.
"Rob."
Shiba Yiyin was stunned on the spot.
As Teruhora Uesugi said this word, he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, his arms were peeling, his back was sweating, and his body was trembling slightly.
Robbery, a simple word, but behind it is monstrous malice.
Shiba Yiyin shouted subconsciously.
"No! Absolutely not!"
Terutora Uesugi's reaction to Shiba Yoshigan was not surprising. She knew that her sweetheart was soft-hearted and could not understand the bad behavior of these samurai families.
But Uesugi Teruhu also has his own considerations.
Yiyin had an in-depth discussion with her last winter. She must start the Kanto strategy this year, otherwise she would have to go back to recent times and reorganize the layout. The future is unpredictable.
Of course Uesugi Teruhu cannot allow Yoshigan Shiba to go back.
Ashikaga Yoshiki has become increasingly powerful in recent years. It is easy for Yoshiki to go back, but it is difficult to think about it again. Most likely he would be forced to deal with Ashikaga Yoshiteru and be forced to marry into the Imperial Palace.
Teruhora Uesugi cannot tolerate this change, and this autumn's Kanto Raiders cannot be postponed. It was just the famine that made her feel prickly, and grabbing food seemed to be the only solution.
The Uesugi retainers were even more cruel, and these Echigo samurai didn't care about her life or death at all. Faced with a sudden famine, their first thought was about good opportunities.
Steal the food from the Guandong Plain to strengthen yourself and weaken the enemy. It would be better to starve more people to death and free up the land, so that the Echigo samurai family can naturally occupy and cultivate it. It is really the best of both worlds.
The name Guandong Raiders couldn't be better used to cover up the ugly appearance of robbing food with great righteousness.
It's not that Uesugi Teruhu didn't understand their thoughts, but out of her own selfish motives, she was also moved. But there is a huge obstacle to this plan, and that is Yiyin Spo.
Yoshigan Shiba is known for his benevolence and giri. Will Echigo agree to use the Kanto strategy to complete his plan to seize food and land?
Uesugi Teruhu was worried, but the ladies of the Uesugi retainers group disagreed.
The essence of the Wu family is to plunder, from small villages to large countries, which family is not like this? If there is not enough food, grab it. If you win, you will be full, and if you lose, you will be hungry. This has been the rule since ancient times.
They are just untouchables and low-class warriors with extra death points. Real nobles and nobles will not go hungry. This is the rule of the game. Yutaisuo is also a martial artist, so of course he understands this and will be able to adapt.
This is the truth, but Uesugi Teruhu still looked at Yoshigoshi Shiba anxiously, not sure.
Her sweetheart seemed to be a wise master and a perfect martial artist. But many times, when you taste it carefully, you feel that it is not the case.
Sure enough, Shiba Yiyin changed from his usual graceful demeanor and reacted violently.
Teru Uesugi patiently advised.
"Mr. Qianxin, this is the only way.
You and I have worked hard for so long, and finally managed to straighten out the Shinano Kingdom, cross China, Noden Kingdom, subdue Takeda Harunobu, and suppress the Ichimura clan.
We have overcome all difficulties and made it to today. We can finally launch the strategy of Guandong. How can we stop because of this famine?
I promise you that the Kanto Strategy will abide by the shogunate's principles and the military ethics will be upheld. "
Shiba Yoshigan listened to Uesugi Teruhora's persuasion, but his vision became increasingly blurry. Tears filled her eyes and flowed down quietly. The pretty face in front of her became unclear and unrecognizable.
Yiyin said sharply.
"Yes, you will follow the principles.
Stealing the food from the Guandong Plain, the villagers and servants starved to death, leaving a mouthful of food for the nobles of various families, so that they can get along easily in the future.
damn it! I said it wrong.
If the food harvest fails, the Wu family in the Kanto Plain will first rob the village of all the food, and then the Echigo family will rob them! They are all beasts! "
