The war has not yet begun, and both Yoshihiro Shiba and Terutora Uesugi have many things that need to be coordinated and dealt with in Echigo.
How to distribute the logistical mobilization of the two followers, the order of mobilization of the martial arts in various places, the size of the military, and the order of sending troops, some are very busy.
It is impossible for the two masters to go to the Numata family, so who should go? Is Uesugi a samurai family or Shiba a samurai family?
Or, each side sends half its troops? Then a new question arises, who is the general who will send troops together? Who listens to whom, Shiba Uesugi?
The most troublesome part of dual-headed politics is that it comes from multiple sources. You have to be alert and coordinated with each other at all times, otherwise friction will occur if you are not careful.
Da Xiong Chao Xiu bowed his head and said nothing. She controlled the service and was already a big boss within the Kanto Service, but it was not convenient for her to talk too much about military matters.
She already has a lot of power, so she can just take care of internal affairs and logistics, so why bother wading into such muddy waters. There are many big bosses in the military. Whoever is nominated will be in trouble and offend others, so it is better to shut up.
Daxiong Chaohide pretended to be dead, but Naoe Keetsuna couldn't pretend to be dead. She is the chief family elder of the Uesugi retainers, and she originally had the right to make military suggestions.
Neither Shiba Yoshigan nor Uesugi Terutora could speak easily, and finally their eyes glanced towards her. Naoe Keizuna secretly complained, and now it was Big Bear Chaohide's turn to gloat.
The retribution for this world comes so quickly.
Naoe Keizuna thought for a moment and said slowly.
"What do you think, Your Highnesses, of Mr. Kawada marrying this concubine?"
Shiba Yiyin was stunned for a moment and nodded subconsciously. This was an acceptable candidate.
Wada Nagauchi was the new retainer accepted by Uesugi Teruhora in Omi when he came to Luo. She and the new Omi retainers she accepted at the same time were still waiting for qualifications in Uesugi Teruhu's Hikari Banner clan.
But when Echichu went into battle, Uesugi Teruhora's direct lineage was greedy and wanted to die, but gave Kawada Nagauchi the opportunity to lead the army into battle.
She and the new retainers of the Omi clan were promoted due to their military exploits, and they belonged to the emerging Omi faction among the Uesugi retainers.
Although Kawada Nagauchi and the Omi clan were also Uesugi retainers, they came from Konge and did not have close relations with the Echigo families. The most important thing is that I get along well with the Kanto Sheriff.
Yuezhong was out in battle and Xiang Zong was attacking. Kawada Chouchika made a decisive move. She gave considerable help to Shiba Yiyin and worked under her command to counterattack the territory of the Yixi clan and made great contributions.
Because of this, Wada Nagauchi and the Shiba Conspirators have a comradeship in fighting side by side. The Omi faction is a non-native force in the Uesugi retainers, and the samurai at the Kanto Palace have a good impression of them.
Anyone sent as the vanguard this time would cause trouble. Instead, Kawada Nagaki and his team were used, which the martial arts families on both sides could barely accept.
Moreover, Kawada Nagachichi is both wise and courageous, and his abilities shown during Etchu battles were highly recognized and praised by the two masters.
The Battle of Numata is the first battle in the Kanto Strategy. This is a military battle as well as a political battle. It must be won beautifully in order to frighten the females.
Kawada Nagauchi's stance is relatively neutral and his abilities are outstanding. He is indeed the best candidate.
Shiba Yiyin nodded and said.
"Kawada's marriage is good, Your Highness Uesugi, what do you think?"
Yoshigan Shiba agreed that Uesugi's retainers would fight, but Terutora Uesugi hesitated.
"Kawada Changqi is very suitable, but she is doing well in Yuezhong. If she is transferred back, will there be any problems in Yuezhong?"
Naoe Keetsuna was a little impatient.
Even Shiba Yoshigan relented and agreed to let the Uesugi family's military attack, but his boss was still being pretentious. What was going on?
she said quickly.
"The territorial borders between the Noto samurai family and the Kaga Ichibuki clan are already in peace, and the Etsuchu Ichibuki clan and the Jimbo clan have no intention of tit-for-tat. All parties want to maintain peace and make money from the Hokurikudo trade route.
In the past few years, Hokurikudo has been in chaos, wars have continued, and trade has declined. All parties can no longer bear it. This time, with the Imperial Office taking the lead, all parties were able to sit down and reach an agreement, and no one was willing to break it up easily.
In terms of Vietnam and China, the new Uesugi territories east of the Kurobe River have been stabilized and do not need to be suppressed by the army. Local trivial matters can be left to the responsibility of Yamamotoji Sadabashi who is stationed there.
When Kawada Nagauchi returns with his army, he can repair Sakado Castle until the summer harvest, and then mobilize farmers and soldiers to directly attack Numata County. "
What Naoe Keizuna said makes sense.
The Tokaido war was in turmoil, and the Hokuriku trade route took advantage of the opportunity to prosper. And because of Shiba Yiyin's grain purchase plan, a large number of recent goods were transferred to the names of various parties in Hokuriku in exchange for grain.
Households in Hokuriku Province have to count money every day until their hands cramp. There are too many goods to be digested at home, and they have to contact merchants in other neighboring countries to trade.
The upper class eats meat, the lower class drinks soup, and even the residents lick the plates. Everyone from top to bottom is so busy, preparing to make money and spend a good year, who still wants to fight?
Uesugi Teruhora was convinced by Naoe Keizuna and nodded.
"Then let Kawada Nagachi come back. The army will march directly to Sakado Castle and order Uesugi Kagenobu to provide a camp and take care of military supplies."
"Hi!"
The mobilization has not yet begun, and there are not many people under the command of Kawada Nagauchi. There are only a few elite Ji Samurai and Ashigaru who are out of work, and Sakado Castle can afford to support them.
Shiba Yiyin also followed suit.
"Naoejin's military rations can be transported there first, and the same goes for other military equipment. The warehouses should be filled up for attack."
The two obedient leaders fell to the ground to receive their orders. At this moment, there was a knock on the door from outside.
The four people frowned at the same time. This meeting was unusual. They had already ordered the outsiders not to interrupt unless it was an important matter.
What unexpected incident caused Hatamoto's confidant, the guard outside, to dare to interrupt the proceedings. The sliding door was opened, and Kamouso's hometown hurriedly entered and confessed.
Yiyin asked with a pleasant look.
"What happened?"
Pu Shengshi Township handed over a military report and said.
"I'm very sorry. It's an urgent military situation from Mr. Yukiganda Yamazaka. I don't dare to delay."
Yiyin received the urgent report, opened it and read ten lines. After only watching for a moment, he couldn't help but straighten his back and let out a sigh.
Terutora Uesugi looked at him with a complicated expression and couldn't help but ask.
"Mr. Kenshin, is there something wrong with Shimotsu?"
Yiyin looked back at her and said.
"It is not the Kanto Palace of Shimogotsu. Yamanaka Yukimori is just passing on an urgent report from the deputy leader of the Otai people, Sanada Nobushige.
She united with the Shiye clan of Azuma County and captured Iwaki City, Songshan City, and Takayama City. "
Zhu Ji looked at the military information document in Yoshigami's hand in shock, and Uesugi Teruhu said in disbelief.
"Is there something wrong? Or did Nobushige Sanada exaggerate the results?
She had only been in Nishi Ueno for a few days, how could she possibly capture the entire Higashi Azuma? "
Yiyin's expression became even weirder.
"It's not Higashi Azuma. She said in the emergency report that the entire Azuma County was captured by her."
"This is impossible!"
Terutora Uesugi was speechless for a moment. This was incredible.
