Yoshigan curled his lips, who did Uesugi Teruhora think he was? Just because she is a woman is worthy of his seduction?
Ashikaga Yoshiji is a prisoner, what qualifications does she have to let Yoshigami give alms in the body? It’s not like she’s so beautiful, nor is her political value so important as to be her.
Seeing Yoshigin's serious face, Uesugi Teruhu knew he was wrong and said with an embarrassed smile.
"I just said it casually. Please don't misunderstand me, Mr. Qianxin. I didn't mean that."
Yiyin was too lazy to be ambiguous with her, so he just got back to the topic.
"Now that Harusuke Kada knows this, it will be peaceful for Koga to lead this side.
With the Sano Territory and the Furukawa Territory, we don't have to worry about the recurrence of the samurai families of the other five countries in the eight states for the time being, and can concentrate on dealing with the Hojo family. "
Sano Territory of Shimono Province and Furukawa Territory of Shimoso Province are the center points of the Kanshu Land.
It crosses the Ryose River, Tone River, Arakawa and other rivers and their tributaries, and extends downstream to Edo Bay out to sea. The dense water network makes the two gateway territories roughly divide the Guandong Plain into east and west parts.
Geographically isolated from the east, diplomatically, it was at odds with the Wu family of the five eastern countries. The Echigo army can continue to compete with the greatly weakened Hojo family without worrying about being stabbed in the back.
Teru Uesugi twitched the corners of his mouth and said with a smile.
"The Hojo family is now at a loss. Before I can do anything, the local martial arts family in Musashi has already started to take action.
The Hojo army defeated the Sano leader, and her family had to shrink with all its strength, unable to suppress the Musashi samurai family.
Ueda Asanao of Matsuyama Castle was persuaded by Ota Shimasa of Iwatsuke Castle to defect from the Hojo family. Narita Chotae of Ninja Castle also raised his troops, and it was really a pleasure to attack the city and plunder the territory.
With these two local prominent families taking the lead, North Musashi was in chaos, and the rule of the Hojo family had collapsed.
Minamimusashi was not at peace either. Ota Yasushi, who fled back to Edo Castle, announced his rebellion against the Hojo family. Most of the Edo people who were close to the Hojo family died in the battle, and she took over the Edo territory without encountering any obstacles.
It is said that Hojo Ujiyasu even wrote to her to beg her, asking her in a low voice not to abandon the Hojo family, which was really embarrassing. "
Yoshigan Shiba glanced at the proud Terutora Uesugi and said.
"Ms. Hojo Ujiyasu's ability to bend and stretch is what makes her a truly formidable opponent. Don't underestimate her."
Teru Uesugi replied with a smile.
“Of course I dare not underestimate the Sagami lioness.
I just lamented that the Hojo family's defense line of Musashi was broken by itself, and the Hojo family was really not a woman. "
Shiba Yiyin nodded in understanding.
Hojo Uyasu gathered a large number of troops in Musashi Province, Matsuyama Castle, Kawagoe Castle, Edo Castle, and the three cities. They used the dense water network in Musashi to echo each other. Just thinking about it makes people have a headache.
If it hadn't been for Hojo Ujimasa who invaded Sano Territory and suffered a huge defeat that would collapse the entire situation. Facing the Musashi defense line of the Hojo family, the Echigo army was really hard to bite.
Nowadays, the Hojo family has lost all its elite troops and has insufficient military strength. Ueda Asanao of Matsuyama Castle and Ota Yasushi of Edo Castle rebelled against each other. Even if Daidoji Nomeishō of Kawagoe Castle gritted his teeth, it would be of no use.
Kagotsu Castle alone could not restrict the march route of Echigo's army. The Hojo family had just been defeated, with heavy casualties and chaos at home.
Terutora Uesugi and Yoshigan Shiba would never waste time under Kagotsu Castle. The Echigo army would bypass Kagotsu Castle, cross the border from Matsuyama and attack Sagami Country, without giving Hojo Ujiyasu any chance to breathe.
But if the Echigo army wants to attack Sagami Country, it must first resolve the obstacles in Ueno's domestic and Tonegawa logistics lines.
Shiba Yiyin asked.
"The Kohata family in Kunamine City has been taken over by Nagano Imasa, so what are you going to do with these indifferent guys like Amabashi City, Dahu City, and Akaishi City?"
Terutora Uesugi showed off his white teeth and smiled a little coldly.
"Kill them of course.
Kunifeng Castle is in Nishi Ueno. If Nagano Yamasa takes it, take it. I will give her this face.
But Amabashi Castle and Akaishi Castle are both on the Tone River waterway. Dahu Castle blocks the passage from Ueno Country to Shimono Ashikaga Territory and Sano Territory.
These territories must be in our hands, and there must be no problems with the logistical supply lines. Besides, there must be a source for Sano's reward for leading the battle. "
Yoshigan nodded silently. The north of Ueno Country is the Echigo Mountains, and the west is connected to the Koshishin Mountains. The richest area is in the southeast, part of the Guandong Plain.
This good land is not only related to the retreat of Echigo's army, but also the land of the Kanto Plain that the Echigo samurai have coveted for a long time.
The samurai here are ignorant and seek their own death, which really makes the Echigo samurai laugh their teeth out. It just happens to swallow up their territory without looking too ugly. It's perfect.
Sibo Yiyin suddenly remembered something.
"I heard that Nagano Yasuo was making a surprise attack on Kunine Castle, expelling Obata Nobusada, and taking advantage of the situation to go south and occupy Hirai Castle?"
Teru Uesugi frowned and nodded.
"It's true."
After the Yamauchi Uesugi retainers of Hirai Castle surrendered to the Hojo family, Tame Motochu was sent here to serve as the castle representative.
This time the Sano leaders joined forces to fight, Tamu Motochu defended Sano Castle, and the entire army was wiped out, leaving Hirai Castle in chaos.
Nagano Industry is taking advantage of the situation to take over this most important mountain town on the western border between Ueno and Musashi.
Ueno Province's Hirai Castle is the old Yamauchi Uesugi Castle, and Musashi Province's Matsuyama Castle is the old Ogidani Uesugi Castle. The two cities, one in the east and the other in the west, are important border towns between Ueno and Musashi.
Now, Hirai Castle was taken advantage of by Nagano Yamasa, and Matsuyama Castle was successfully attacked by Ohta Shimasa. They all benefited greatly from the chaos in the Hojo family after the Sano leader's war.
In particular, the Minawa clan led by Nishima Nagano Yamasa occupied Minawa Castle, Kunine Castle, and Hirai Castle from north to south. The entire mountain line west of Ueno has been connected, making it difficult to control the situation.
Of course Uesugi Teruhora understood the implication of Shiba Yoshigan's words, but there was really nothing she could do.
Nagano Yasumasa, an old fox, treated her with respect and had the friendship of an ally for many years. There is no way for people to grasp what he does as a person. Even if Uesugi Teruhu wants to fall out, he can't find a reason.
Shiba Yoshigan felt dissatisfied when he saw Terutora Uesugi's troubled face.
The mountains in west Ueno are high, and the plains in southeast Ueno are low. If the Echigo samurai family were entrusted in the southeastern plains, if there was a dispute between the two parties in the future, they would be threatened by the people of the Nishi Ueno country.
This is a huge hidden danger. Even if Nishi Ueno cannot be controlled in Echigo's hands, at least the public must disperse the checks and balances. Obata Nobusada was expelled and Nagano Yamasa became the dominant player. This is not a good thing.
A face appeared in Yoshigan Shiba's mind, it was Nobushige Sanada. Azuma County is in the north of Minawa Castle, and the Sanada clan is brave and good at fighting. Perhaps they can be used to balance Nagano Yamasa's Minawa clan.
Knowing that now was not the time to touch Nagano Yasumasa, Yoshihiro Shiba did not want to embarrass Terutora Uesugi and simply changed the subject.
"I heard that Yura Narishige has sent troops to capture Naba Castle. Naba Munejun is in a dilemma in Akaishi Castle, and the Nagano family in Amabashi Castle is also in panic."
Teru Uesugi said unhappily.
"The Dahu family is affiliated with Yuryoshi Shige. She encouraged Dahu City to support the pro-Hojo samurai family and block my way south. She wanted to kill people with a borrowed knife and let us kill these unsavory opponents.
Unexpectedly, we turned our guns around and defeated Hojo Ushimasa's army in a joint battle at Sano. Now that the Hojo samurai family is in panic and may surrender to me at any time, Yuroshige Shige must of course be the first to take action.
It's a pity that I am not prepared to accept these capricious guys at all. I only want their territory.
I have sent an envoy to order the follow-up troops of Numata Castle to go south along the Tone River and besiege Numashi Castle and Dahu Castle. In addition, someone was sent to Yuliang Chengfan's formation to scold her for withdrawing from the group.
I hope Yu Liangcheng and Fan Shiqu will not force me to take action and kill her as well. "
Sibo Yiyin shook his head and said.
"Just scare her. If we really want to attack the Yura family, it will be a lot of trouble.
We need to move south quickly now, before the winter snow arrives, and invade the core territory of the Hojo family in Sagami Country, without giving Hojo Ujiyasu time to adjust. "
The goal of the Echigo army is very clear now, and other things can be put aside first. The most important thing was to open up the Tone River water transport, enter Musashi Country, and attack Hojo's home base in Sagami Country.
Yura Shigeshi is the largest citizen in Ueno. This guy is not only good at fighting, he is also very skilled in diplomacy. It's not easy to kill her justifiably, and it's easy to cause criticism if you do it forcefully.
The daughter of Narita Nagayasu from Ninja Castle, the Narita clan married the son of Yura Narashige and gave birth to a son, Kai-kun.
The second daughter of Yoshiki Shigeki, she married the son of Nagao Tonachō, the lord of Ashikaga Castle in Nokuni. She changed her name to Nagao Nochō and became the heir to the Nagao family of Ashikaga Castle.
Yura Chengshige's husband, Miaoin monk, was the son of Akai Shigehide, the former governor of the Akai family in Tatebayashi City.
Although Yura Shige did not have as many sons as Nagano Yamasa, he formed a group of daughters-in-law to dominate one side. But the marriage network she weaved also covered Ashikaga Castle, Kanayama Castle, Tatebayashi Castle, and Ninja Castle.
In the border areas of Ueno, Shimono, and Musashi, the Yuryo family has quite a strong influence. There is no sufficient reason to directly kill Yu Liang Shige, which may cause a backlash from the local samurai.
Terutora Uesugi smiled.
"I have no plans to attack the Yura family, but the Hu family must die. Yura Chengshige made a miscalculation this time."
Yura Chengshige asked the Dahu family to help the Hojo samurai family and make a bad face. Chen Bing himself stood on the side of Uesugi Teruhu and made a fool of himself.
Now it's better, Uesugi Teruhu ordered her to withdraw from the group, but she won't get any benefits.
His affiliated Dahu family was destroyed, and the territory of Dahu City belonged to Echigo. This guy worked in vain and lost his wealthy collar.
Sibo Yiyin shook his head and said nothing.
Yura Shige must be dissatisfied, but the powerful military power demonstrated by the defeat of the Echigo army in the Hojo family has scared the Ueno samurai family. She didn't have the guts to start a fight with Uesugi Teruhu, so she would inevitably give in.
Teruhora Uesugi sighed.
"Yu Liangshige is too smart, but some people are really stupid."
Yoshigami gave her a confused look, and Uesugi Teruhu handed him a document. Yiyin scanned it and couldn't help but be stunned.
"Is Akai Terukage crazy?
The Hojo clan had already been defeated and fled back to Odawara Castle. She still dared to stand up for the Hojo family in Ueno, risking her life? "
Akai Terukage is the governor of the Akai family of Tatebayashi City of this generation, and he was originally close to the Hojo family.
After the defeat of Hojo's army, the Ueno samurai who were close to the Hojo family changed their attitudes one after another. Regardless of whether Uesugi Teruhu is willing to let them go, at least they want to live.
It’s really hard to find another hardliner like Akai Terukage who refuses to change his words.
Teruhora Uesugi sighed.
"It is said that Hojo Ujiyasu wrote many letters to all the samurai families, hoping that they would continue to support the Hojo family. I thought that this was to delay our move south, one day at a time.
But the Guandong martial arts family has always been a grassroots, falling in the wind, and very shrewd. They saw through the weakness of the Hojo family that even Ota Yasushi of Edo Castle ignored Hojo Ujiyasu.
Knowing that the Hojo family will not send troops to help, who is willing to stand up for the Hojo family and put their own family in danger? Unexpectedly, Akai Terukage of Tatebayashi City was willing to be the leader.
Oh, if this person doesn’t die, who will take my words seriously in the future? "
Uesugi Terukora's eyes showed a fierce look, which made Shiba Yoshigami shake his head and sigh, Akai Terukage is really looking for death.
The Echigo army defeated the Hojo army, and the political situation in the Kanto Plain became one-sided. Almost all neutral samurai who are close to Hojo are actively or passively moving closer to Uesugi Teruhora.
Those who know the current affairs are distinguished, and no one dares to make fun of his own family property. If you dare to stand on the wrong team when the situation is clear, your whole family will be killed.
Tatebayashi Castle is the last stop of the Tone River from Ueno Province into Musashi Province. It is the frontier area of the Three Kingdoms of Ueno wedged into Shimono, Shimotsou and Musashi in the southeastern part of Ueno.
Whether it is for the logistical supply of the army, the geographical advantages of the core area of Kanto, or the political need to deter the Kanto warriors, Tatebayashi City is an important link that cannot be ignored.
In such an important territory, before Uesugi Teruhora could figure out how to deal with the local samurai family, Akai Terukage from Tatebayashi City rushed up to her first and gave her a slap in the face.
This is Akai Terukage seeking death on his own, and Uesugi Teruhu cannot be blamed for being ruthless. This trend cannot last long. This thorn must be pulled out to scare all the Ueno samurai who are lucky.
Shiba Yiyin asked.
"What do you want to do? Do it ourselves?"
Terutora Uesugi and Yoshigan Shiba led the army to rest in Sano Castle. Southeast of Sano Territory was Furukawa Castle. Harusuke Kada of Furukawa Territory was so frightened that he knelt down and licked his knees.
To the southwest of Sano Territory is Tatebayashi Territory, and the Echigo army is close at hand. Akai Terukage's tough attitude towards death made Yi Gin sigh for her, this is really stupid.
Uesugi Teruhu shook his head and said with a hint of cunning in his eyes.
"The Akai family of Tatebayashi City has a close relationship with the Yura family, Ashikaga Castle Nagao family, and Ninja Castle Narita family. If I take Tatebayashi City and massacre the Akai family, they will be uneasy.
Especially since I just blocked Yu Liangchengshige from withdrawing from the group of leaders. If she holds a grudge and takes the opportunity to instigate the local martial arts to revolt, it will be another trouble.
I am going to ask the Nagao commander of Ashikaga Castle to send troops to attack Tatebayashi Castle and kill the Akai family. "
Yiyin glanced at her unexpectedly, but he didn't expect that this second-generation rich man had bad ideas and was quite a thief.
This strategy kills three birds with one stone.
Nagao, the chief of Ashikaga Castle, was persuaded by Uesugi Kenmasa and has sincerely surrendered to Uesugi Teruhu and served the new Uesugi family.
This time when the Sano leaders joined forces, she worked in the rear to clear logistics supplies and guard against the Dahu leaders. Her contribution was considerable and she should be rewarded.
Teruhora Uesugi asked her to attack Tatebayashi City. This was to give Tatebayashi City to her as a reward for meritorious service. This was the first bird.
Yura Narashige is related by marriage to the Nagao family of Ashikaga Castle and the Akai family of Tatebayashi Castle. If Terutora Uesugi takes action, it will be really troublesome for her to sow discord behind her back.
But what if the Nagao family of Ashikaga Castle takes action? The palms and backs of the hands are full of flesh. If Liang Chengfan wants to secretly interfere, the person he offends is the long-tailed bird, which is the second bird.
Yura Shige used marriage to have a strong influence on Ueno, Shimono, and Musashi's coalition. Terutora Uesugi needs someone to suppress her influence.
Ashikaga Chief, a loyal minister of the Uesugi family, is indeed a useful tool. She got the Tatebayashi leader to monitor the southeastern protrusion of Ueno for Teru Uesugi, the third bird.
Killing three birds with one stone is really good.
