Not only Uesugi Teruhu didn't believe it, but the eyes of all the girls present were full of doubt.
Ueno Country was the bridgehead for the Echigo army to enter the Kanto Plain and the most important foothold.
In order to advance the Kanto strategy smoothly, over the past year or so, Echigo has used all their strength to coerce and induce the local samurai to recruit and investigate.
The two countries of Echigo and Ueno are separated by the Echigo Mountains, with Echigo to the north and Ueno to the south. The two northern counties of Ueno Province are adjacent to the Echigo Mountains. Azuma County is in the west and Numata County is in the east.
The best route for the Echigo army to enter the Kanto Plain is to go from the Central Echigo area to Sakado Castle, Yoshida Castle, and Numata Castle.
This is to use Yuzawa in the Echigo Mountains and pass through the valley stream on the water. Rather than climbing over mountains and ridges in towering mountains.
The Numata Castle area is the source of the Tone River in the Numata Basin, and the open plains are conducive to military deployment. Convenient water transportation greatly reduces the pressure on logistics and can support the army to enter the core area of the Kanto Plain.
Numata County is backed by the Echigo Mountains. In theory, if the Echigo army captures this place, the enemy will not be able to bypass the rear and threaten the army's logistics line.
However, there is still a gap to the west of Numata Castle, and that is Azuma County in the northwest corner of Ueno.
Ueno Country is divided into east and west parts.
Nishi Ueno is an extension of the Koshishin Mountains and is mountainous and hilly. Higashi Ueno connects the Kanto Plain, and the central and southern parts are mostly plains.
Since ancient times, the western Ueno has been barren, while the eastern Ueno has been rich. Azuma County and Numata County are located on the west and east sides of Mount Shimochi in Ueno. Azuma County occupies the Azuma River, and Numata County occupies the upper reaches of the Tone River.
There are a few plains and basins along the Azuma River in Higashi-Azuma, while Nishi-Azuma is simply barren mountainous land.
This territory is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the mountain people are unruly. Sanada Nobushige said that he captured the entire Azuma County in just ten days. Who can believe it?
Yanqi City, Songshan City, and Gaoshan City at the northern foot of Haruna Mountain and Zichi Mountain are connected in a line from west to east. Each mountain city is more difficult to chew than the other.
It was difficult for Numata Castle to defend the Takayama Village of Azuma County to the west. It attacked the basin from the hills and gained a military advantage.
Originally, Terutora Uesugi was planning to persuade the Saito family of Iwaki Castle to eliminate the threat to the west of Numata Castle.
The power of the Saito family in Iwaki Castle is weak, and it is difficult for their force to compete with the Echigo army. Moreover, her family is nominally a subordinate of the Shirai Nagao family.
The Shirai Nagao family fell in favor of Uesugi Teruhora, and her family had already persuaded the current Saito family governor Norihiro to join them. They are all retainers of the Yamauchi Uesugi family, so it is natural for them to seek refuge with Uesugi Teruhu.
But Sanada Nobushige's letter completely disrupted Uesugi Teruhu's plan.
Teruhora Uesugi lowered his head and pondered the authenticity of this matter, and Yoshihiro Shiba was also worried about gains and losses.
Of course he hopes that this is true, and that Sanada Nobushige can help him greatly enhance the voice of the Ueno country where the Kanto servant is located.
If Azuma County is taken by the Kanto Palace, it can threaten Numata Castle to the east, and scare the Shirai Nagao family to the southeast.
Shiba Yoshigan and the Uesugi retainers group negotiated with the local samurai family in Ueno, and their backs were straightened and their tone became tougher.
The key now is to find out whether this is true? Is Sanada Nobushige exaggerating his military exploits, or is he really awesome?
Uesugi Teruhu couldn't help but ask.
"Did the military intelligence mention how she captured Azuma County?"
Yoshigan Shiba handed the document in his hand to Terutora Uesugi and said.
"See for yourself."
Uesugi Teruhora hurriedly took it and took a closer look. Shiba Yoshigan glanced at Kamao clan. She was so interested that she bowed and left, closing the door and going out.
Then, Yoshigami said to Naoe Keizuna and Daokuma Chaohide.
"The Sanada people under Sanada Nobunaga's command are all young Hime warriors from the Shino clan.
This time when she went back, she directly dismissed the Sanada clan and asked her subordinates to go back to persuade the sisters of the same clan and win the support of the Shino clan. "
Da Xiong shook his head towards Xiu.
"I have also heard about the names of the Shino Tribe, and the area around Toxin and Nishi Ueno is indeed quite powerful.
However, Iwaki Castle has stood in Azuma County for hundreds of years, and the mountain city is steep. How could the Saito family be overthrown so easily when they were defending the city? "
Naoe Keizuna did know some things about Azuma County and said.
“If she can really unite the three Shino clans in Azuma County, it’s not impossible.
The power of the Saito family in Iwaki City has long since declined, and the Shino clan in Azuma County has a large number of people. The Saito family has been driving a wedge between the Shino clans.
Over the years, the Saito family has used various means to divide the family, pulling together one faction and fighting another, and then managed to maintain its position.
I heard that the Habio family of the Shino family has been doing well in recent years, and even got married to the Nagano family of Minawa Castle.
The Saito family of Iwaki Castle also helped the Habio family to defeat another local wealthy Shino clan, the Kamahara family.
If the Shino clan can unify their opinions and join forces to join forces, the Saito family will indeed be no match. "
Da Xiong frowned at Chao Xiu.
"Even if the Shino clan is powerful, they can't attack the city so quickly, right?
The three cities of Yanqi, Songshan and Gaoshan are all mountain fortresses. They cannot be defeated by force, and the siege and surrender will also be protracted. "
Uesugi Teruhu, who was reading the military intelligence battle report, interrupted.
"So, she stole the city overnight. Taking advantage of the fact that Saito Norihiro didn't know that the Shiye clan was rebellious, she quickly sent out troops and succeeded in the sneak attack.
According to military information, the three Shiye tribes swore an oath of alliance on the mountain and established a sisterhood agreement. In the west, Azuma raised his troops and marched day and night to surprise Azuma in the east.
The Shino clan Hime samurai who served in the Saito family secretly opened the city gate for them, and Iwaki Castle changed hands overnight.
Norihiro, the governor of the Saito family in Iwaki Castle, could not resist and fled back to the castle tower. He killed all his family members and set himself on fire. The loyal retainers serving the castle followed him by committing seppuku.
What nonsense! "
Uesugi Teruhu looked at it and cursed at the same time. This logic does not make sense.
The Saito family of Iwaki Castle is the vassal of the Yamauchi Uesugi family, and is also a subsidiary of the Shirai Nagao family. Even if Saito Norihiro was defeated, it would not be the end of the battle, so why would everyone in his family die?
You know, Uesugi Teruhiro inherited the Yamauchi Uesugi family, and she is the current governor of the Yamauchi Uesugi family. Saito Norihiro has already hooked up with Echigo through the Shirai Nagao family.
When Echigo's army moved south, if she was willing to stand up and cheer for Uesugi Teruhu, this local bully's family business could continue.
Therefore, as long as Saito Norihiro surrenders, it will not be convenient for the Kanto Palace to kill her. Because in terms of title, she was a retainer of the Yamauchi Uesugi family and a subordinate of Terutora Uesugi.
Sanada Nobushige attacked Iwaki Castle, captured Azuma County, and took Saito Norihiro's family property away. Both parties can come to Shiba Yoshigan and Uesugi Teruhora to litigate the case and ask the Lord to arbitrate.
In order to unite the old party of the Yamauchi Uesugi family in Ueno, Uesugi Teruhu will definitely speak for Saito Norihiro.
In order to unite the Uesugi family, Shiba Yoshigan will also order Sanada Nobushige to cede part of his territory so that the Saito family's family business in Iwaki Castle will not disappear.
Facing the Shino clan's surprise attack, Saito Norihiro should be careful to save his life and look forward to a comeback.
Now, she actually chose to kill her whole family first and then commit suicide. This is completely unreasonable.
Sanada Nobushige’s move is too dark!
