After that, Kakizaki Keijie couldn't hold it any longer and took the lead in asking questions. The person she asked was Naoe Kanetsugu, who had just brought the news last night.
"How did the Hojo family get the news of Miyoshi's rebellion?"
Naoe Kanetsugu said thoughtfully.
“Maybe it’s from the Tokaido trade route?
The Hojo family occupies the gold mines of Izu Province. A large part of the family's military expenses are spent on Izu gold to purchase military supplies at Sunpu Castle, and they have a good relationship with the Tokaido caravan.
Miyoshi's regicide has shocked the recent past and will make the world boil sooner or later. It is not surprising that the Hojo family can get this news. "
The Hokkaido trade route was under the control of the Shiba family. The news reached Echigo Naoetsu, and the two men rushed to report the news.
Odawara Castle is close to the Tokaido trade route. Even though the news was received later than the Shiba family, the distance to the main family was closer.
Both sides got the news at the same time last night. Although this was a coincidence, it can be explained. The question now is, should we admit the news?
Hojo Ujiyasu was the first to announce the news, which caused panic among the Kwantung Allied soldiers. Now the Kanto military family's eyes are fixed on the Echigo side.
If Terutora Uesugi and Yoshigan Shiba admit it, Ujiyasu Hojo can use this to break a corner, and the siege of Odawara Castle may be solved.
Retaking the Kyoto shogunate and avenging Ashikaga Yoshiteru is the first priority of Yoshihiro Shiba as an important minister of the shogunate and the fiancé of Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
Hojo Ujiyasu has expressed his stance that the Hojo family is willing to do their part to avenge the general. Will Si Bo Yiyin accept this olive branch? Is Teru Uesugi willing to cooperate?
If Yoshihiro Shiba hadn't taken the initiative to have a frank meeting with Terutora Uesugi last night, the two sides would have reached a compromise. Hojo Ujiyasu's conspiracy is likely to succeed in clarifying the differences between the two parties.
Shiba Yoshigan secretly thought it was a fluke, and he glanced at Terutora Uesugi with lingering fear.
Fortunately, the matter was settled yesterday. If it had been delayed until today and Hojo Uji Yasuichi had interfered with it, it would have been hard to say what the consequences would have been if Terutora Uesugi had such a bad temper.
Yiyin sighed.
"No matter where Hojo Ujiyasu got the news, what she said is indeed the truth. I originally wanted to hide it from the Kanto samurai for the time being, and then announce it after we have arranged the arrangements.
Now it seems that we have no choice but to advance. "
It's impossible not to admit it. Ashikaga Yoshiteru did die in Kyoto. If Yoshiki Shiba denies this today and the truth comes out later, it will severely damage his image.
Yiyin's strength is insufficient, barely more than 200,000 stones in recent times. The control of the Kanto Palace is still too weak. It is possible to drive these warriors to pursue profit, but it is not yet known whether they can turn it into their own power.
His weak strength can compete with big names such as the Rokkaku family, the Miyoshi family, the Hojo family, the Takeda family, and the Uesugi family, and he relies on the characters of the unparalleled warriors and Giri.
Invincibility is the confidence of speech, and benevolence, justice and trustworthiness are the capital of negotiation.
Agreements between big names are always maintained with fists, and they will fall out if they fall out. Although Yoshigan's image of giri is often ridiculed by outsiders as a husband's benevolence, it is not without merit.
Who doesn’t like an ally with integrity? Yiyin, who has a reputation for keeping his word, is a fool who can make people sleep with peace of mind.
Family background, bloodline, temperament, and experience, these things make up Yiyin's personality, which makes him successful but also limits him.
If he does not admit the Kyoto Incident, he will directly kick back Hojo Ujiyasu's conspiracy. Even if he later explains that he didn't know, there are so many pairs of eyes inside and outside that he is not blind.
Integrity is a luxury product in troubled times. One lie will be interpreted as countless times, directly destroying one's golden brand.
What's more, this lie also involves his fiancée who died tragically. His benevolent and righteous character is likely to collapse directly. This risk is not worth taking.
Uesugi Teruhu asked after Yoshigan confessed that he wanted to announce it.
"What happens after the announcement? Are we going to accept the loyalty of the Hojo family?"
The Uesugi retainers looked at their master in surprise. They did not expect that Uesugi Teruhu would accept it calmly.
Hojo Ujiyasu offers an olive branch, and if Yoshigan Shiba accepts it, the Uesugi family will suffer the most.
The Echigo samurai family was estranged from Konkyu. They didn't care that Ashikaga Yoshiteru was chopped into several pieces. What they wanted was the land in the Kanto Plain.
The Hojo family was dying, and all it took was one last shudder to send her family on their way. Recently, the samurai dog has bitten a dog's hair, is it something that happened to the Echigo samurai family?
Facing their questioning looks, Uesugi Teruhu didn't even look at them. She believed in Shiba Yoshigan.
This young man's greatest ability is to ease everyone's conflicts of interest and drive them to the path he wants to see.
Of course, Yoshihiro noticed the dissatisfaction of the Uesugi retainers and had already thought of a plan to deal with it, he said.
"The scale of Odawara Castle far exceeds our imagination. It is inconvenient to attack by force, so we can only besieged it.
The first snowfall last night made me very worried. The snow season is here and whether the water supply lines behind us will be frozen.
The strategic goal of capturing Odawara Castle and subduing the Hojo family in one fell swoop is no longer realistic, so what we need to consider now is to maximize the benefits and end this year's journey perfectly. "
Yoshigan's words were high and mighty, but they did not satisfy the Uesugi retainers.
Kakizaki Keie gave Saito Asanobu a look, hoping that she would come forward and ask for specific countermeasures. But Saito Asanobu silently looked away and pretended to be dead to the end.
When Yiyin came to Kanto, the first thing he did was to direct China and Vietnam to counter the rebellion.
At that time, Saito Asanobu didn't know how powerful this Odaisho was, and his attitude was quite unruly. After that, she was dealt with in a very embarrassed manner by Yiyin. From then on, she was always timid and did not dare to show her thorns.
Seeing her cowardice, Kakizaki Kage was very angry, but if he really wanted to step forward, he was also worried in his heart. The imperial palace is extremely magnificent, who wants to be the one who wants to be scolded?
The two of them looked at Naoe Kanetsugu on the side at the same time, making her feel frightened. Echigo and these military bosses were so shameless that they would bully the juniors.
But under the fierce looks of the two men, Naoe Kanetsugu had no choice but to step out and discuss it.
Someone must come forward to ask clearly about the interests of the Uesugi samurai group. Naoe Keetsuna and Naoe Kanetsugu, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, have many contacts with the Kanto Palace and have a good relationship with the Imperial Palace. If she doesn't ask, who will?
Naoe Kanetsugu bowed bravely and asked respectfully.
"Otaisuo, do we have to retreat?
In fact, the Hojo Territory is rich, and the Kwantung Allied Forces have plundered a lot of military supplies. Even if the winter snow causes logistical supply difficulties, it is not impossible to support it.
The Hojo family is now at the end of their rope, and they are suffering from the tiger's death. Is it a pity to retreat at this time? "
After Naoe Kanetsu finished speaking, he kowtowed to the ground in a cold sweat. Although her words were subtle, she still questioned the king's decision and was suspected of being disrespectful.
Yoshigan didn't care. If he wanted to retreat smoothly, it was not enough to just deal with Terutora Uesugi. He had to solve the doubts of the Uesugi retainers, so he was happy to explain.
he said.
“There are two problems with your idea.
First, does the heavy snow and ice really have no impact on us?
The Kwantung Allied Forces robbed the Hojo family territory and forged a deep hatred with the Sagami local samurai family. Why should we share this bloody supply?
Our goal is to take over the territory of the Hojo family. The samurai family here hates us. What good will it do to us in ruling this land in the future?
Moreover, Echigo had its own supplies and never asked for capture from the Kwantung Allied Forces. Will they be dissatisfied if they are suddenly asked to hand over supplies? Cause more trouble?
Secondly, is the Hojo family running out of money?
Odawara Castle was besieged, and our army seemed to have the upper hand. But the city walls are high and thick, the outer walls extend to the seaside, the Hojo family has no shortage of supplies, and people are at peace. How long will it take to besiege such a huge city?
It is impossible for us to cross Odawara Castle and attack Izu Country, which is more mountainous and easier to defend. Behind the Hojo family, Izu Country has a steady stream of supplies imported from the sea.
How much patience do these ragtag groups like the Kwantung Allied Forces have to besiege Odawara Castle with us? A month? Three months? Half a year?
I'm afraid that before spring comes, these Kanto warriors who have had enough loot will find excuses to retreat and run back to their own territories to participate in spring plowing.
Since they are destined to be unable to conquer the Hojo family in one go, why not take advantage of their compromise to gain more benefits and lay the foundation for the next conquest.
Just because we retreat doesn't mean we won't come back again. The situation in Kanto has been decided, and most of the Kanto samurai families have abandoned the Hojo family. Her family could only defend their territory and defend themselves against our attacks again and again.
Today's retreat is for us to accumulate strength and capture the Hojo family with smaller losses in the future.
Moreover, everyone worked hard all year long and gained a lot. Instead of enduring this useless winter under Odawara Castle, it would be better to go back early to calculate the rewards for military merit and distribute the harvest to the meritorious ministers. "
Yiyin said a lot, and only a few wise and courageous bosses nodded in approval. But when he changed the topic and talked about the reward, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became heated.
Most of the Wu family are short-sighted and go out to fight just for rewards. Who would be willing to shivering with cold in a tent on the front line in the middle of winter, to be rewarded by returning to the army, and to return home with benefits? This saying is very popular.
Terutora Uesugi was beside him, and he couldn't help but sigh when he saw that Yoshigin stirred up the hearts of the Hime warriors with just a few words.
Shiba Yiyin understands people's hearts very well.
The scene was so lively that the big bosses of the Uesugi family did not dare to stop the Hime warriors from eagerly awaiting their return to the army to share their achievements. And they also have a share, so they still get the big share.
Without Uesugi Teruhora to stand in the way, Yoshigami could play around with these people and manipulate them into his hands. He was really a deadly male goblin.
Naoe Kanetsugu, who represented the Uesugi retainers, was calm, she bowed and asked.
"What does the Odaisho mean to temporarily let go of the Hojo family?"
Yiyin shook his head and said.
"Hojo Ujiyasu wants to use justice to silence me, but it's not that easy.
I do have to go back to Koto to settle some personal matters, but before I go back, I will also make arrangements for the follow-up to the Kanto Strategy.
We need time to digest the harvest of this autumn and accumulate strength to prepare for the next expedition. "
Yiyin's words are impeccable.
He didn't look like there was a fire in the backyard and he rushed back to put out the fire in a hurry. It sounded like there was a little friction at home, and it was easy to go back and press it and it would be over.
Based on his past record, this tone is not too big, and the concubines also think it is reasonable.
The brave Echigo samurai were all afraid of this Odaisho. How could those soft-footed shrimps in recent times be his opponents?
The most important thing is that the Kanto Strategy has not been delayed due to the Miyoshi Rebellion and the Kyoto Incident. It is still progressing step by step. Yoshihiro Shiba promised that his private affairs will not affect the interests of the Echigo samurai family.
Just when Zhu Ji was beaming, Yiyin suddenly hit the document with a heavy palm, pouring a huge basin of cold water on the warm atmosphere.
Everyone was looking at him inexplicably, wondering what he meant. Yiyin looked at his palms, which were red due to excessive exertion, and said slowly.
"Aren't you happy? You're going home soon, and you're going to get the reward you deserve.
This makes me sad, any idea why? Because my fiancée died, the whole world of the Wu family lost Ashikaga General and Optimus Prime, but no one felt sad.
This scares me.
I am not worried about the chaos in Kyoto. The three good rats will commit regicide and will die a good death. I am not worried about the future of the shogunate either. Order will eventually defeat chaos and everything will return to tranquility.
I am afraid of this troubled world, this world where flies and dogs are obsessed with profit.
The world of the Wu family is the world of all of us Wu families. If we are ignorant and do not take it seriously, we will be the ones who suffer in the end.
The death of General Ashikaga cannot make you feel sad or scared. Ask yourself, is this really right?
The world is in chaos, and even Ashikaga Shogun is not immune. How can you and other ants live in peace? The worst order is better than the best chaos.
I hope that our world is a world where right and wrong can be distinguished, but now there is a voice in my ears telling me that no one in this world desires justice and cares about righteousness.
General Ashikaga was killed in Kyoto, and the Miyoshi rebellion was arrogant and domineering. You can still laugh, what is going on in this world?
Even if I sacrifice myself and die in Kyoto, I will tell everyone. There are still people in this world who care about justice, justice, and Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
The direct descendants of the Genji family in Hanoi have not yet perished, and the righteousness of the world has not yet been extinguished. The principles of the Wu family still exist, the order of the Wu family still exists, and this world is still the world of our Wu family!
In order for our descendants to live in a world with faith, justice and righteousness, I must go back.
May justice always prevail and righteousness endure forever. "
After Yiyin finished speaking, he silently closed his eyes.
Afterwards, all Ji warriors in the audience kowtowed to the ground to express their high respect for him. The Wu family values profit over righteousness, but they are so eager for righteousness and value etiquette.
Social order, embodied in laws and rules, is the bottom line for protecting the weak. Laws and regulations can be unfair and can be revised, but they must exist. Without laws, there is no bottom line.
The operation of society must have an effective order to protect the weak and resist the endless greed of the strong. We must not let the weak be eaten up and wiped clean. We must leave some room for the weak to survive.
No one will be strong forever, and even if she is, her descendants may become weak. Therefore, order is the cornerstone of stable social development.
Although Shiba Yoshiyin, the defender of order in the martial arts family, is faltering in reality, mentally he can make everyone feel ashamed and respectful.
All the ladies present, whether they were from the Kanto Palace or the Uesugi retainers group, all shouted sincerely.
"The Imperial Palace! Onboard! The Imperial Palace! The military fortune is prosperous!"
