Sanada Nobushige rubbed his nose in boredom, suddenly missing Sasuke Sarutobi very much. Umino Riichi, a girl with nothing in common, doesn't understand the art of flattery at all, and is really boring.
Speechless all the way back to the station, Sanada Nobushige stepped back and talked secretly with Umino Riichi.
She said carelessly.
"How did I do this time?
If you ask me to keep quiet and be a polite listener, I can still understand. It’s just that we are worried that we will be jealous of others if we show off.
But why should I befriend Ogasawara Nagatoki? The Ogasawara family has declined and is of little use to us. "
Umino Riichi said calmly.
"Ogasawara has been in this state of embarrassment for a long time. Why did the Imperial Palace drag her into the Kanto Palace and provide her with shelter?"
Sanada Nobushige was speechless for a moment, touched his head and said.
"Odaisho...is a nice person?"
When Umino Ri saw her starting to play tricks again, he ignored her and just kept talking to himself.
"The Ogasawara family is in decline, but after all, she is a descendant of a famous family and can still be used as a sign. Besides, she currently occupies Iiyama Castle and is a chess piece buried in Shinano by the Kanto Palace.
Enter Hokushin from Joetsu and take the Myoko Plateau to Zenkoji Temple. Iiyama Castle is just behind, and can attack the logistics line of Myoko Plateau at any time.
The imperial office can win over Ogasawara Nagasaki, and it can influence the people of Shinano externally, and it can check and balance the Uesugi family internally. Why not?
As for us.
From your Hokushin Matsudai to Azuma County in Ueno Province, you also have to bypass Iiyama and take the Kusatsu Road. Even the imperial office is willing to save some face for her, so why should we look down on her?
Although Ogasawara has not dared to offend us for a long time, things are unpredictable. Who knows what will happen in the future? If we can build a good relationship and form an offensive and defensive mutual support with her, it will be beneficial to us.
After all, in the Kanto Palace, only Ogasawara has long been with us. We are members of the Shinano nation and are naturally close to each other. It is not difficult to win over her. "
Sanada Nobushige curled his lips and said proudly.
"Anyway, what you say makes sense, and I will listen to you.
But you are wrong about one thing. Now I am not just a citizen of Shinano, but Azuma County of Ueno Province is also my territory, hahaha. "
Umino Riichi said coldly.
“Please be prepared for danger in times of peace and be low-key in your conduct.
Our foundation in Azuma County is not yet solid. If we attract hostility from other people, life will not be easy. "
Sanada Nobushige shook his hand and said it didn't matter.
“I’ve been very low-key.
After taking Azuma County, I can call Wanshi daimyo. Have I ever been arrogant? This time when I come to Numata to lead, I am not going to listen to you and keep my tail between my legs.
The imperial office needs me and will not let the Uesugi family touch my territory. Within the Kanto Service Office, Daxiong Chaohide is only in charge of the service, while Shima Shengmu and Yamanaka Yukimori are busy fighting for power.
It's not like you haven't noticed that Shima Shengmeng's suggestion was approved by the two masters, and the look on Yamanaka Yukimori's side was not good-looking.
They are fighting so much among themselves, who will have time to trouble me? "
When Umino Ri saw her, she started to drift again, and his words were as cold as a basin of cold water poured down on her.
"The reason they don't cause trouble for you now is because they don't know what you covet for the imperial palace.
If you are not careful and let them notice this, trouble will come. "
Sanada Nobushige said angrily.
"Noisy!"
Umino Riichi stared at her coldly and said.
“You brought this trouble on yourself.
Knowing that His Highness Uesugi loves Godaisho, and knowing that Shima Katsuruo and Yamanaka Yukimori have their own conjectures about Godaisho, you insist on diving in.
Now that I have taken this path, there is nothing to complain about. Until you are strong enough, hide yourself and protect yourself. "
Umino Riichi was mocking Sanada Nobushige for asking for trouble, both secretly and openly, and she was speechless, so she could only sulk alone, missing the departed Sarutobi Sasuke even more.
Although Sasuke often quarreled with her, the two always had back and forth. Not like now, being crushed by Umino Ri with a headbutt is really boring.
She sighed helplessly and said.
"I know, I know. I will keep a low profile and accumulate strength so that one day I can make them look good.
This time when I go south to fight, I have to perform well and get a few new pieces of collar. "
Umino Riichi shook his head and said.
"No matter how many military achievements we have, we will not be able to gain new territories. Please know this."
Sanada Nobushige said in astonishment.
"Why?"
"We have taken Azuma County now, but this land of 10,000 stones is not secure, and it is not your knowledge at all.
There will inevitably be a game between the Uesugi family and the Kanto Palace regarding the distribution of the harvest from this trip south. Within the Kanto Palace, the Imperial Palace also has to consider the balance of forces among all parties.
Originally, in the Kanto Palace, there were Daxiong Chaoxiu's practice center, Dao Shengmeng's united frontmen, and the Yutai people who were prosperous in the mountains, three forces.
As for your sudden rise, the Sanada people have actually broken away from the imperial order, and Yamanaka Yukimori has never thought of controlling you.
But if you are allowed to continue to climb the ranks, become powerful in Ueno Kingdom, and overtake these three forces, the Kanto Palace will become unstable.
Therefore, the imperial office will probably not give you any more new territories. The gift of ten thousand stones of land in Azuma County to you is already the limit. "
Sanada Nobushige said angrily.
"Then what else am I going to fight for? Fighting for them to the death? Fighting for their territory?"
Umino Riichi said solemnly.
“Of course we have to fight, and we have to uphold the prestige of our Shiye Tribe.
The Wu family fears power but not virtue. Although we occupy Azuma County, it is a remote and remote area, and samurai families outside the mountains may not think highly of our achievements.
Only by performing military exploits in the battle south can we build our reputation and solidify our foundation.
The Imperial Palace has not yet granted us the land in Azuma County. This land does not really belong to us. If you are looked down upon during the war, your rewards after the war will also be criticized and you will be forced to reduce your territory.
So please fight with all your strength and never think of slacking off. "
Sanada Nobushige nodded reluctantly and said depressedly.
"It's really boring. I feel so weak fighting a useless battle."
"That's not necessarily the case."
Hearing what Umino Riichi said, Sanada Nobushige suddenly perked up. The three shameless women are full of bad ideas. What idea did they come up with this time?
"Liu Niang, don't be so secretive. Come and tell me quickly."
Umino Riichi said slowly.
“Azuma County is blocked by the three leaders of Numata Castle, Shirai Castle, and Minawa Castle in the northwest mountainous area of Ueno Country.
These three leaders each have their own origins, and we can't get them. Even if the imperial government is willing to give us a new territory, it will only be an enclave far away, beyond our reach.
Why fight for this small amount of money just for the sake of temporary military glory? If we want to take it, we will take the land that we can firmly control. "
Sanada Nobushige thought for a while and said.
"The Numata Territory was taken away by the Uesugi family. The Shirai-Nagao family is a Nagao family and has a deep relationship. The Uesugi family will never let us touch the Shirai Territory.
Does Liu Niang mean that we should target Jinlun City? "
"exactly."
Sanada Nobushige's scalp suddenly went numb and he lost his voice.
"No, I really can't. Nagano Yasumasa is not an easy character to deal with. I can't handle her."
