Shiba Yiyin couldn't help but ask.
"Why?"
"Why? What's mine is yours.
If the difference in military merit is too big, and the warrior Ji below will cause trouble again after the war, it will be troublesome. "
Teruhora Uesugi smiled heartily, but Yoshigoshi Shiba's eyes were slightly red.
You fool, why do you treat me so honestly? I've been using you, you know? you do not know!
He was upset for a moment and waved his hand to let Uesugi Teruhu go out.
"I know, hurry up and get ready!"
Terutora Uesugi was almost kicked out of the castle tower, scratching his nose and wondering.
Why did Lord Qianxin suddenly become angry? The two sides were evenly matched, so it was convenient for Uesugi Shiba to join forces. The result of a dominant family will only stimulate the ambitions of the martial arts under his command, which is not conducive to unity.
Uesugi Teruhora thought about it again and again, but still didn't understand why Yoshigage was angry. She was thinking about their future marriage, so she didn't do anything wrong.
Maybe it's just my uncle who's here?
At this time, in the castle tower behind her as she walked further and further away, Shiba Yoshigan was sighing.
what to do? how to do? This guy is serious! If we can successfully kill the elite members of the Hojo family, the Hojo family will be doomed, and the Kanto strategy will really be possible!
It was something that was very happy at first, but Yiyin Siba suddenly thought of a terrible consequence.
Once the Kanto strategy goes smoothly, it will be fruitful. Then Teru Uesugi will soon start preparing for the merger with Uesugi Shiba.
This time, there is absolutely no way Yoshigan can fool him, Uesugi Teruhu is serious! She really wants to marry herself!
Big trouble!
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The Sano family is under the command of the Kanto shogun. After the death of Ashikaga Haruji, the Sano territory in the lower gate and the Furukawa territory where the Kanto shogun is stationed are important towns in the core area of Kanto that are difficult for the Hojo family to control.
Harusuke Kada, who controls the Furukawa Territory, is as cunning as a fox and respects the new Kanto General.
She also presided over the Kamakura Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine ceremony for Ashikaga Yoshiji and Hojo Ujiyasu, clearly recognizing the new Kanto Shogun Kanto administrative system and making it inconvenient for Hojo Ujiyasu to annex the Furukawa territory.
The attitude of the Sano family is different. Sano Masatsuna is the second daughter in the family, and her mother and sister are both tough anti-Hojo faction.
After his mother passed away, his sister inherited the family governor and was killed in battle at the Utsunomiya family. The retainers elected Sano Masatsuna to succeed him.
Therefore, her foundation is not strong, so she can only stick to her mother's sister's advice and resolutely draw a clear line with the Hojo family to strengthen her foundation. And she dared to do so because she relied on Tangzao Mountain City.
Karazawa Mountain Castle, also known as Nefuruya Castle, is a mountain fortress that has been continuously reinforced by the Sano family for generations. The mountain castle has towering stone walls and a water source, which is the foundation of the Sano family's foothold in Kanto.
Hojo Ujiyasu originally didn't want to let go of the Sano Territory because it was the gateway to Shimono and the passage for the Hojo family to expand to Shimono Country.
Sano Masatsuna also knew that the Hojo family would not let him go, so he resolutely turned to Uesugi Teruhora and sold the Sano family at a good price for three thousand koku.
But at this time, she felt a little regretful.
It was night, standing on the castle tower of Karazawa Mountain Castle, Sano Masatsuna looked at the lights in the distance.
"Is that the place where the fire is Sano Castle?"
After listening to the house governor's question, Naomin Onodera Keizuna, who was following behind him, stared at him for confirmation before answering.
"It should be Tanuma Town."
Sano Masatsuna narrowed his eyes and said nothing.
Sano Territory is divided into six towns and two villages. This geomantic treasure land not only guards the gate of Ueno, but is also very wealthy in itself.
The southern part relies on the alluvial plain of the Watarase River for farming, and water transportation is set up to collect taxes. The northern mountains are rich in minerals, and the Ashio copper mine is even more famous.
But now, this rich land is being plundered by the Hojo family, which makes Sano Masatsuna feel like a knife.
Sano Masatsuna murmured.
"Tell me, did I do something wrong?"
Onodera Keizuna was shocked. She looked around and saw no one else. Then she felt relieved and whispered to Sano Masatsuna.
"My lord, be careful. Walls have ears."
Sano Masatsuna smiled bitterly.
"What are you afraid of? The retainers will only regret it more than me."
Sano Masatsuna, who wanted to rely on Karazawa Mountain Castle to sell herself at a good price, made a mistake. She didn't expect the Hojo Ujimasa to be so ruthless.
But the Sano retainers' tough attitude towards the Hojo family left her with no choice. After all, no one should blame anyone.
Seeing her depressed mood, Onodera Keizuna comforted her.
"My lord, our letter for help has been sent to Numata Castle. Your Highness Uesugi will not abandon the most loyal member of the Sano family."
Sano Masatsuna smiled bitterly.
"I hope so."
Under siege by a large army, Shi Fan was able to break out of the siege and ask for help, which was so smooth that it made people shudder.
The Hojo clan government definitely allowed it to happen on purpose, and the reason why they besieged Karazawa Mountain Castle and did not attack it is self-evident. The Hojo army is waiting for Terutora Uesugi, and this is a strategy to invite you to the urn.
Sano Masatsuna didn't know whether to hope that Echigo's army would come to rescue him or to hope that Uesugi Terutora wouldn't fall into the trap. In short, the future of the Sano family is uncertain, and she really regrets it.
Looking at the dim firelight in the distance, her eyes flickered and she stopped talking.
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On the plain not far south of Karazawa Mountain Castle, there stands a flat castle, which is Sano Castle.
Karazawa Mountain Castle is the standing mountain fortress of the Sano family, and Sano Castle is the residence of the territory controlled by the governor of the Sano family. On weekdays, they develop the economy in the plains, but in wartime they retreat to the mountains and hold on.
At this time, Sano Castle had been captured by the Hojo army, and the Hojo clan presided over the military meeting here.
She looked at Feng Mo's little second wife sitting down and asked.
"Is the news correct?"
"Hey! On the day the Sano family envoy entered Numata Castle with a letter asking for help, Uesugi Terutora started a military discussion.
The entire army began to mobilize that night and set off three days later. The army walked along the side of Mount Akagi, entered the Ashikaga Territory, and came along the Watarase River. "
"How many troops are coming?"
"The army is huge, the march is long, and the logistics are countless. I can't calculate the details. But the number of soldiers will not be less than 7,000, and the maximum will not exceed 9,000."
The Hojo clan took action.
"The long-tailed rebel has fallen into a trap!"
She laughed angrily.
The plains of Sano Territory were suitable for fighting, but the surrounding mountains and rivers hindered retreat. This was a conspiracy to invite a fight, to bully Uesugi Teruhu because he didn't have enough troops and didn't dare to come.
Hojo's army numbered more than 20,000, but Terutora Uesugi actually dared to come with less than 9,000 people. Who are you looking down on!
Hojo Ushimasa originally just wanted to frighten the Echigo army, but now he has a fierce fighting spirit and is determined to defeat the arrogant and domineering Uesugi Terutora here.
She waved her hand to let Feng Mo Xiaojiniang leave and said.
"The Long Tail Rebels have less than half of our army, but they dare to come here to provoke me. Do you have any countermeasures to teach me?"
The Hojo Ujimasa's provocation method was not unusual, but the Hojo girls were furious because Uesugi Teruhora really slapped them in the face, which was so disrespectful.
Hojo Tsunari was the first to stand up, bowed and said.
"I'm willing to fight first."
After she just finished speaking, several people had already rushed out to attend and invited themselves to be the vanguard.
Seeing that the military spirit was available, Hojo Ujimasa said with a smile.
"Please be patient, as long as she dares to climb the mountain, I will lead everyone to teach her a profound lesson.
Let these Echigo rebels pay a heavy price and go back to Echigo! "
