At this time, Yoshigami no longer cared about Ashikaga Yoshiji's petty thoughts, and he set his sights on Ota Shimasa and Oishi Sadahisa.
The two people had been paying attention to the atmosphere in the hall. When they saw Shiba Yiyin looking at them, they went out to bow together.
Ota Shizheng said.
“Some warriors are short-sighted and behave in a shameful manner, and we do not want to be associated with them.
The Hojo family went against the grain and attacked and destroyed the Uesugi family in Ogidani. As the head of the Ota family in Iwansuke Castle, he has been blessed by many blessings in his life. He is willing to work for the governor of Kanto to bring order to the chaos, which is also to avenge his master's family. "
Oishi Sadajiu bowed.
"As a retainer of the Yamauchi Uesugi family, the Oishi family is willing to fight side by side with the family governor until death."
The two made impassioned speeches, but Yoshigan heard some real meaning from them. They represented the interests of Uesugi's former ministers in the Musashi Kingdom.
The Kanto governor, the Uesugi family, was the husband of Ashikaga Takauji, the first Ashikaga shogun. He was entrusted with the important task of serving as the chief of the Kamakura Ashikaga family, the daughter of Ashikaga Takauji, the first Kanto shogun.
The Uesugi family has flourished in Kanto for hundreds of years. There are four main branches. Among them, the Yamauchi Uesugi family and the Inukake Uesugi family are the most noble, and they compete with each other for power.
Later, the Inugaku Uesugi family declined, and the Ogidani Uesugi family rose, becoming the new rival of the Yamauchi Uesugi family.
The influence of the Uesugi family of Ogitani is mainly in Sagami country, and the family governor is hereditary guardian of Sagami. The Uesugi family in Yamauchi has a deeper foundation, with branches all over Echigo, Ueno, and Shimono countries.
The confrontation between the two families was mainly in Musashi Country, which was at the forefront of both sides' spheres of influence. The Ota family is the head of the Ogitani Uesugi family, and the Oishi family is the guardian of the Musashi family of the Yamauchi Uesugi family.
The Ogidani Uesugi family was able to rise, and its head Ota family made a huge contribution.
Important cities such as Matsuyama Castle, Edo Castle, Iwatsuke Castle, and Kawagoe Castle in Musashi were all built by the Ota family.
The influence of the ancestors of Ota was very great, and later generations were mainly divided into two groups. One is the Ota family of Edo Castle who is a daughter, and the other is the Ota family of Iwasuke Castle who is the niece.
With the decline of the two Uesugi families, Musashi Country was annexed by the Hojo family, and the old party, the legacy of the two Uesugi families, became increasingly difficult.
The Hojo family uses a two-pronged approach of military and internal affairs. On the one hand, it suppresses the two Uesugi old parties and bows down. On the other hand, it uses the four public and six citizens to win over the hearts of the lower class and uses tax reform to poach them.
The Ota family of Edo Castle lay down and surrendered early. Ohta Shimasa of Iwatsuke Castle persisted in fighting to the end, but had to surrender to save his family's property.
As for Oishi Sadahisa, she will soon be forced to welcome the heirs of the Hojo family. Marry her son, use her family name, and seize her family property. The Hojo family is also good at playing doves and occupying magpie nests.
If no accident occurs, these two Uesugi remnants of the Musashi Kingdom will be played to death by the Hojo family sooner or later.
So when Echigo's army came, Ota Timasa immediately intervened. It was she who came forward to persuade Oishi Sadahisa, Ota Yasushi, Ueda Asanao and other powerful samurai in Musashi country to join Uesugi Teruhora.
This time the coalition disbanded, the two Uesugi remnants refused to leave. They were die-hard samurai who opposed the Hojo family, and the Echigo party's strongest supporters in Musashi country.
This team-up not only made Terutora Uesugi very satisfied, but also impressed Yoshihiro Shiba.
The Kwantung martial arts family is famous for its Chao Qin and Mu Chu. It is rare for these people to stand their ground. Although they are also considering their own interests, it is indeed a plus for the senses.
But in the face of the righteous words of these two people, there were still some noises and criticisms in the palace. Nagano Yezheng thought for a while, then bowed out of the queue.
"Your Highnesses, although our army is determined to fight to the death with the rebels, the current situation is indeed not good. Winter is approaching and the army is scattered. It is safer to consider the long term."
Uesugi Teruhu narrowed his eyes and asked.
"Oh? How about a long-term plan?"
Nagano Ye was stunned, she actually wanted to retreat. But when the words came out of her mouth, they were inappropriate and seemed like she was afraid of the enemy.
She is the leader of the Minawa clan, and the Nishi Ueno samurai family is far away from Sagami country. She lives and dies to make contributions to others.
There are only 20,000 Kwantung Allied Forces left, and the longer they stay in the Hojo family's territory, the less safe they become. To be on the safe side, retreating is the best policy.
Nagano was afraid that Terutora Uesugi would be arrogant by the words of these two people and insist on fighting the Hojo family to the end, so he came forward to pour cold water.
Unexpectedly, Uesugi Teruhu was in a bad mood, so he blocked the conversation immediately. Only then did Nagano Yamasa realize that he had made a mistake and was afraid of fighting.
Seeing her silence, Uesugi Teruhu felt even more angry. Nagano Yamasa used the Kanto Strategy to drive away the pro-Hojo Nobusada Obata, and now he is the dominant family in Nishi Ueno.
Now, what does she mean by openly emphasizing the difficulties? She just wanted to preserve her strength, but she didn't dare to say it clearly due to her position.
Militarily, Nagano Yimasa is right. But politically, there is no time to be weak.
The Echigo side competed with the Hojo family and finally won a decisive victory in the Sano Territory. If the Hojo family cannot be further forced to make political concessions, this battle will be in vain.
War is a continuation of politics.
Which of the two Kanto governors, Uesugi Teruhora and Hojo Ujiyasu, is the orthodox one is related to which of them can legitimately rule the eight states of Kanto.
If the Echigo army retreated at this time, what would the Kanhachishu samurai family think of Uesugi Terutora? Her succession ceremony just passed one day!
For Nagano Yasumasa, an ally of many years, Uesugi Teruhora became more and more displeased with him. Thinking of how she kept her word in Nishi Ueno, and even more so with the light behind her, she felt like a hidden danger.
Shiba Yiyin saw that the two people were talking to each other at a stalemate, so he had to speak to soften the situation.
"Old Nagano is mature and prudent, and what he said does make sense.
Loyalty is helpful to people's actions, if everyone can open their hearts like the elders, be frank and honest, and unite as one.
Why worry about failure? "
Shiba Yiyin talked a lot, which was all nonsense. But he came forward to smooth things over, and Uesugi Teruhu and Nagano Yasumasa looked a little better, and they managed to get over the matter.
Nagano Yasumasa stopped talking, Shiba Yiyin glanced at her, but he was actually alert in his heart.
The greater the crisis, the more you can see the wavering elements in the team. After all, Nagano Yamasa is getting old. This old woman who worried about gains and losses has lost her original bravery and determination and has become conservative and hesitant.
Her conservatism is a very negative negative emotion for Echigo's Kanto strategy. The ally's value is declining and the threat is rising.
Yiyin was wary of her, but it was not convenient to think about it at this time, so he put his thoughts back to the predicament at hand.
He said to Ota Zizheng and Oishi Sadahisa with a pleasant look.
“I am very touched by the loyalty of both of you.
Musashi Country is the Musashi Country within the Kanto system, and it is not a playground for anyone to act recklessly. The traditions of the martial arts must be observed, and the famous families must be respected. "
Yoshigan glanced back at Uesugi Terutora, saw her nodding slightly, and continued.
"Until the Hojo family realizes their mistakes and is willing to repent, His Highness Uesugi and I will never compromise."
Ota Zizheng and Oishi Sadajiu were overjoyed and kowtowed to the ground to thank them. They are a traditional Musashi family, and they are also the local samurai family that suffered the most heavy losses after the Hojo family swallowed up the Musashi country.
Shiba Yiyin made it very clear.
First, Echigo respects the interests of Musashino's distinguished family. Second, Echigo will protect their interests from being violated by the Hojo family.
With the two guarantees of Shiba Yiyin, their decision to take the risk to stay and take a gamble makes sense.
Ota Shizuo immediately expressed his stance and bowed.
"The imperial office is wise. The two of us will restrain the military families under our command, serve the public bravely, and work hard for the peace of Guandong."
Oishi Sadahisa also bowed, expressing his determination.
Ota Shimasa represents the Musashi remnants of the destroyed Ogitani Uesugi family, and Oishi Sadahisa represents the remaining forces of the Yamauchi Uesugi family in Musashi. This time they are going to advance and retreat with the Echigo army.
Yiyin asked Ota Zizheng.
"Ueda walked straight away?"
Ota Shizheng said solemnly.
"Ueda Asanao was confused and was afraid for a moment, so she took it back without authorization. But please rest assured, she will never dare to do anything unjust. I can guarantee it."
Yiyin nodded and said.
"I trust you."
The logistics line for the Echigo army to enter Sagami Country was through the Matsuyama Castle and Takiyama Castle lines in Kitamusashi.
The firm stance of Ota Shimasa and Oishi Sadahisa can at least stabilize half of North Musashi for the Echigo army.
The Lord of Takiyama Castle, Oishi Sadahisa, is here. As long as Ueda Asanao of Matsuyama Castle doesn't cause any trouble, there will be no problems with the logistics of Echigo's army for the time being.
Only when the logistics support was stable, Shiba Yiyin had the confidence to fight against the table during the negotiations with the Hojo family.
While several people were talking, a palace priest stepped outside the palace and kowtowed to the ground.
"Your Highnesses, Lord Hojo Genan has requested to come to the palace to see you."
Ashikaga Yoshiji, Shiba Yoshigan, and Uesugi Terutora were all stunned. Hojo Genan actually dared to come?
Uesugi Teruhora sneered and said.
"Tell her to come in."
The priest went out for a while, and then Hojo Genan slowly entered. Her expression was normal, and she bowed politely and thoughtfully.
Seeing her calm face, Uesugi Teruhu could no longer suppress his anger, his eyes twitched, and he shouted with murderous intent.
"Hojo Genan, you are sowing discord behind my back, and you still dare to come to see me! Do you think that my sword is weak and I can't chop your head off!"
Hojo Genan smiled slightly. For the first time in Uesugi Teruhora, this old nun straightened his back and sat upright, without the groveling he had been doing these days.
she said proudly.
"I am the envoy of the Hojo family. Why don't I dare to come to see you? The two armies are fighting and the envoy will not be killed. I believe Uesugi Teruhora has also heard this sentence.
The old nun is the sister of His Highness Hojo Utsuna, a member of the Hojo sect, four generations of important ministers in the family, and she is unworthy of the responsibility of diplomacy. Although this body is old and decayed, he does not dare to disgrace the name of the Hojo family and live shamelessly.
If His Highness Uesugi intends to break the relationship, just take the head on his neck! "
Si Bo Yiyin narrowed his eyes slightly.
She is still the same person, an old woman with chicken skin and silver hair.
But at this time, her temperament had completely changed. He is majestic and unyielding. He is completely different from the previous flattery in front of Uesugi Teruhora.
Terutora Uesugi was also surprised. He looked at her deeply for a while and then suddenly clapped his hands.
This old nun is good at acting and can bend and stretch. It was really a good idea to coax Uesugi Teruhora into a circle and instigate most of the Kanto samurai family to disperse overnight.
Terutora Uesugi deeply hated her for being a troublemaker behind his back, but as Hojo's envoy, she did her duty and deserved respect.
"Okay, what a Hojo Genan! Why did you come here this time?"
Hojo Genan said solemnly.
“As entrusted by my lord, please negotiate peace with His Highness Uesugi.
There were endless wars and the people were in poverty. This year, Guanbazhou has been hit by drought again, and people's livelihood has declined.
Our Lord is willing to end the war with His Highness Uesugi, restore peace to Kanto for a few days, and give all people a chance to cultivate and live. "
Hojo Genan looked compassionate, but Uesugi Terutora laughed angrily. This old nun is really shameless.
Before, the Kwantung Allied Forces were strong and Hojo was weak. She never mentioned negotiations for the sake of livelihood. Now that the Kwantung Allied Forces have collapsed and the situation has changed, she immediately jumped out and demanded peace.
I dare say that the people in Guanbazhou are just chamber pots. They can use them when necessary. They don't need to care about her father's life or death.
Terutora Uesugi was so angry that she was trembling all over. She was deceived by this cunning guy. She really thought that the Hojo family had bowed its head and admitted defeat. She only waited for the succession ceremony to be completed before letting Hojo Ujiyasu submit his sword.
Now that only 20% of the Kwantung Allied Forces are left, Hojo Genan plays a compassionate and compassionate negotiation for the common people. It is really too deceptive.
She said coldly.
"Lord Hojo, you chose a good time."
Hojo Genan bowed and said calmly.
"I don't dare to take it. It's all thanks to His Highness Uesugi's grace and the good opportunity he gave me."
This sarcasm made Terutora Uesugi instantly blush. If she hadn't gotten carried away and humiliated Narita Choyasu during the ceremony, Hojo Genan would not have been able to expose the contradiction between the Kanto Allied Forces for a while.
Just as she was about to get angry, Yiyin coughed and cast a caring look at her. Terutora Uesugi realized that Hojo Genan was trying to anger her.
Yoshigami looked at the diplomatic nun of the Hojo family and sighed in his heart, being too old to die is a thief.
This old guy is very skilled and very difficult to deal with. It would be really troublesome if Teru Uesugi was so angry that he chopped her to death in Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine.
The war between the Uesugi and Hojo families can no longer go on. Hojo Ujiyasu has lost all his elite troops, Uesugi Teruhu has gone deep behind enemy lines and the army is scattered, and Shiba Yoshigan and Kyoto have a mess to clean up.
No one wants to fight, and the fight now is just for an ending that is beneficial to them.
The Echigo side wanted to establish an advantage for the next expedition, and Hojo Ujiyasu wanted to minimize losses and preserve the political and military vitality of the Hojo family.
Whether Hojo Genan dies here or not, this negotiation will continue. But if she is hacked to death by Uesugi Teruhora, the Hojo family will get a heavy bargaining chip called morality.
As she said, when the two armies are fighting, the envoy will not be killed. Uesugi Teruhora kills people, Hojo Genan kills people, and Echigo has to make concessions if one party has a loss of etiquette so that this negotiation can continue.
This is the purpose of Hojo Genan. This old nun is indeed loyal to the Hojo family and is dedicated to gaining the diplomatic initiative.
When Hojo Genan saw Shiba Yoshigan looking at her, she bowed slightly to show respect. In fact, she was not worried about her life.
This round of head-on confrontation with Teru Uesugi is just to eliminate the negative impact that the previous groveling behavior had on the reputation of the Hojo family.
