At this time, the Ashikaga General in Kyoto sent his own imperial office to support Uesugi Teruatora, and the political stance became even more confusing.
Nagao had the courage to question the succession of the Yamauchi Uesugi family governor, but he definitely did not have the courage to point fingers at Yoshigan Shiba's Kanto Palace.
The scene was too chaotic and she was really cowardly.
Seeing Kenmasa Uesugi, the old patriarch of the family, laughing at him, Nagao Toucho helplessly laughed at himself.
“His Royal Highness Teru Uesugi has inherited the position of Chief of the Kanto Governorate and should go to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura to complete the ceremony.
It's just that the special envoy of the shogunate accompanied him, which was somewhat taboo, and the impact was not very good. "
Seeing her caution, Uesugi Kenmasa slowly put away his smile and said solemnly.
"This imperial office is not simple, I dare say.
If in the future, Uesugi Teruhora can really complete the Kanto strategy and win the eight states of Kanto. The contribution of this imperial office must account for at least seven points. "
Nagao Tocho took a deep breath, Uesugi Kenmasa spoke so highly of Shiba Yoshigan, far more than Uesugi Terutora.
she wondered.
"I heard that he is only a boy of about sixteen years old. Although he has some tricks, he is not that..."
Kenmasa Uesugi interrupted her and spoke decisively.
"Don't underestimate this Godaisho. He has never fought in the Guandong Plain, and you haven't faced his power head-on.
I was dubious about his recent record.
But in the past year and a half, he followed Uesugi Teruhora to fight first on Kawanaka Island, and then on to Echu, which made the Takeda family turn around and go south, and the Hokuriku families did not dare to disobey.
Even the always fanatical Hokurikudo Ichigo clan was obedient and did not dare to make any mistakes. "
The long-tailed leader hesitated.
"Aren't these the contributions of His Highness Teru Uesugi?"
Uesugi Kenmasa sneered.
"I know this adopted daughter, of course she can do it. But she does things arrogantly, and the price she has to pay is huge.
And this imperial officer's method of coordinating all parties and winning over people's hearts is really powerful. On the battlefield, he is an unparalleled warrior no less than Terutora Uesugi.
In fact, it's not just you, every family in Kanto, and even the Hojo family, have focused their attention on Uesugi Teruhora, but have ignored this terrifying Odaisho.
By the time they know how powerful this Otaisuo is, it will be too late and they will have already suffered enough losses.
In short, please remember to pay careful attention to this person, and do not do anything that harms his interests, so as not to bring disaster to yourself. "
Seeing Uesugi Kenmasa's serious expression, Nagao nodded slowly to express his understanding.
Uesugi Kenmasa thought for a while and swallowed the last few words again.
Nagao's loyalty won her gratitude, and she just said a few words today, hoping that the Nagao family of Ashikaga Castle would avoid danger and continue their family business.
She originally wanted to reveal the true nature of the Kanto leader to her, but in the end she chose to keep her mouth shut. The matter is serious, and it is best not to know.
She originally wanted to tell Nagao that the leader of Kanto was just a title and not a position. It was the Ashikaga General's recognition of the Uesugi family as the second most powerful person in Kanto and a tool to create obstacles for the Kanto General.
The position of Kanto Governor does not exist at all. This is a misunderstanding. Now it has become a deep pit, attracting careerists one after another to jump into it.
The three people who know this best are probably Ashikaga Yoshiteru of Kyoto, Ashikaga Yoshiji of Odawara Castle, and Uesugi Kenmasa himself.
But the three of them had such a tacit understanding that they didn't explain it clearly, as if this non-existent position really existed. The Kanto samurai family were used to the Uesugi family's Kanto leadership, and they really thought it was a service position.
Kenmasa Uesugi thought carefully, Yoshigami Shiba came from Kyoto, did Ashikaga Yoshiteru have an affair with him?
If he knew the truth about the Kanto commander and could help Uesugi Teruhu go south without a word, this person's thoughts would be terrible.
Thinking of the rumors in Echigo and the scandal between Teru Uesugi and Yoshihiro Shiba, Kenmasa Uesugi couldn't help but snorted.
What a femme fatale.
Yoshigan Shiba prevented Uesugi Teruhora from killing Hojo Ujiyasu's young daughter out of political considerations. In the future, he will definitely prevent the Yamauchi Uesugi family from taking revenge and massacre the entire Hojo clan.
Kenmasa Uesugi is still alive, but her greatest desire for revenge is hindered by this boy. How can you not hate it to the core? How could you not regard him as a thorn in your side and a thorn in your flesh?
endure.
She told herself, I have to be patient. As long as you live, you have a chance.
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Musashi Country, Kawagoe Castle.
In the castle tower, Hojo Ushimasa, the young fourth-generation governor of the Hojo family, occupies the main position, feeling as if he was sitting on pins and needles under the gazes of all the concubines.
Although Hojo Ujiyasu has retired, she has become the new family governor. But she knew very well in her heart that the aunts and sisters sitting here, veterans of Pedai, did not trust her, the young and energetic new family governor.
Hojo Ushimasa persuaded his mother to change the Hojo family's originally planned layer-by-layer blocking strategy and instead hoard heavy troops in Kagotsu Castle for active defense.
This change made the elderly have to worry whether the new governor was too impatient and too eager to prove himself.
It was because they viewed themselves this way that Hojo Ujimasa had to grit his teeth and insist on his opinion, proving it to these old people and proving it to his mother, Hojo Ujiyasu, who was observing him from behind.
I, Hojo Ushimasa, am a new governor who can entrust the family business to me. I can do it. I can do it. If she cannot prove herself, she will never be able to gain control of her family.
The ruling system of the Hojo family is a typical structure of small traps and large circles, which radiate control to the outer circle and weaken layer by layer. The further to the periphery, the weaker the influence of the Hojo center on the local area.
This structure makes the Hojo family loose on the outside and tight on the inside. Every time there is an external disaster, it seems that everything is stripped away and the family business is in turmoil. But the core area is standing tall and able to weather the storm.
The governor of the Hojo family dared to distribute power, packing up the central and outer areas and throwing them into a group of clans and retainers. This was because he relied on the extremely united Hojo samurai group.
The Hojo family is centered on a family composed of descendants of Ise women. The six families of Yuio who came to Kanto to open up with Ise women are their wings. They control the Izu clan and the Sagami clan as minions to form a samurai group.
But now, the elders of the clan and the veterans of the family who have accumulated popularity for three generations have become a great obstacle to the Hojo clan's talents.
Seeing that the governor was still silent, Duomu Yuanzhong secretly shook his head.
Today, all the concubines gathered at the castle tower to discuss emergencies, but the Hojo clan suddenly became hesitant.
As the head of the Hojo family, she can make mistakes, but she must never doubt herself. Now that we have decided to take the initiative, how can we hesitate at this time?
This will not only fail to implement her own will, but will further disappoint the retainers who are already opposed to her radical strategy.
For an unconfident master, who would dare to entrust his life and fortune to her?
Domu Yuanzhong came out and bowed and said.
"Your Majesty Ujimasa, Nagao Nagao of Ashikaga Castle defected to Uesugi Teruhora. Sano Masatsuna of Karazawayama Castle even raised a flag to rebel, inciting the surrounding leaders to join the Echigo army and fight against our Hojo family.
Now, everyone is waiting to see our reaction, so please make an early decision. "
