Satomi and the Satake family watched with cold eyes and stopped cooperating with the Uesugi family to divert the attention of the Hojo family. The Kanto samurai who had been secretly instigated by Hojo Ujiyasu also jumped out one by one.
Sano Masatsuna, who was dissatisfied because Sano Castle was taken away, was the first to rebel. Mouri Kagehiro of Umbashi Castle had long been secretly communicating with the Hojo family, but now he simply turned against them.
Sano Territory is the gateway to Shimono Kingdom, and Amabashi Castle is the key to Ueno Kingdom. When these two rebelled, they instantly disrupted Uesugi Teruhora's logistical supplies.
Something happened to the supply line and the morale of the army was unstable. Terutora Uesugi had no choice but to seize the time and attack. As a result, he stumbled hard under Usui Castle.
The Kanbazhou samurai family under Uesugi Teruhora dispersed in a flurry, and Uesugi's army was overwhelmed and retreated. Irobe Katsunaga died on the battlefield after cutting off the rear of the army. Uesugi's army was about to suffer heavy losses.
Shima Katsuo, who occupied Oku's territory, persuaded Okuma Asahide, Honjo Shigenaga and other Kanto samurai who were dissatisfied with Uesugi Teruhora to join forces with Sanada Nobushige, Kaji Keizuna and others to go south.
The Kanto Shibo troops went south in large numbers to support, frightening the wallflowers who were ready to beat up the lost dog.
Sano Masatsuna and Mouri Kagehiro saw that they could not form a spark to start a prairie fire, so they quickly retreated to their territory and strictly guarded the door.
With the support of Shima Katsuo, Uesugi Teruhora finally preserved the vitality of Uesugi's military force, returned north safely, and retreated to Ueno.
However, the undefeated image that Terutora Uesugi had worked so hard to cultivate collapsed with her defeat of Usui Castle, and the situation in Kanto quickly deteriorated.
The samurai who were originally swinging between the Uesugi and Hojo families began to side with the Hojo family again.
Yasushi Ota of Edo Castle was forgiven by Ujiyasu Hojo and returned to the Hojo family.
Oishi Sadahisa, the lord of Takiyama Castle, who was considered a thorn in Hojo Ujiyasu's side because of his active support for Uesugi Teruhora, was forced to abdicate and commit seppuku, removing the nail that kept the Echigo Allied Forces from penetrating Sagami Country.
Narita Choyasu, the lord of Ninja Castle who had been humiliated by Teru Uesugi, took advantage of the situation and became independent and no longer accepted the jurisdiction of the Uesugi family, causing commotion among the surrounding samurai families.
Nagano Industry in Nishi Ueno is old and frail, and worried about inheriting the family business. He is called Uesugi's ally, but he always remains neutral, on both ends of the spectrum.
Yoshigan and Uesugi Teruhora teamed up to go south, and almost all the territory they gained in the first Kanto strategy was lost. The only territory that Terutora Uesugi could actually control was the Numata Territory.
If it weren't for Shima Katsuo led by Ogo, Sanada Nobushige of Azuma County, and Nagao Nobunaga, who was in charge of Ashikaga Castle and Tatebayashi Castle, firmly standing on the side of Echigo, Uesugi Teruhora would have been completely defeated.
Ashikaga Yoshiji and Kada Harisuke of the Furukawa Territory had an ambiguous attitude. Hojo Uyasu publicly expressed his respect for Ashikaga Yoshiji, the Kanto general, and the two sides had a political tendency to be in conflict again.
The land of Kanto is in turmoil, and the new Kanto system just established by Yoshihiro Shiba and Teruhora Uesugi is showing signs of collapse.
Shima Katsuo's prestige was not enough to control the Shiba forces in Kanto, and Uesugi Terutora became decadent due to the defeat, and Echigo gradually became chaotic.
The anxious Shima Shengmeng could only speed up the report and notify Shiba Yiyin. In her opinion, the battle of Shangluo had been successful. Please also ask the Lord to return to Kanto quickly and take charge of the overall situation.
After reading the letter, Shiba Yiyin felt a sense of depression in his chest and couldn't help shouting.
"Uesugi mistaken me! Uesugi mistaken me!"
He is in a dilemma in Kyoto. The Kanto foundation used to deter Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Oda Nobunaga has changed again. What should he do?
He lost all his bargaining chips and was unable to integrate the righteous banks of various shogunate families. He only had a territory of 200,000 koku with just a few waves. How could he fight against Oda Nobunaga?
In addition, the Kanto incident was urgent, and the chain reaction of defeat was intensifying. The originally unstable Echigo duopoly was showing signs of collapse.
Yoshihiro must return to Kanto as soon as possible to re-stabilize the Echigo duopolies and save the new Kanto system that he and Uesugi Teruhora worked hard to establish.
He couldn't watch Terutora Uesugi die, with the Sword of Damocles, the system mission, hanging above his head.
There is no time limit for system tasks. Even if he cannot complete the task, he cannot let the task fail and become an ugly person.
Thousands of thoughts came to his mind, and Yiyin almost vomited blood.
Why did Uesugi Teruhora insist on going his own way and advance the Kanto strategy alone? Yiyin already had a glimmer of understanding in his heart, I am really a disaster!
For the first time, Yiyin felt that he hated his own charm. Being too handsome could really cause bad things!
Yoshigan knew that Terutora Uesugi wanted to get married to her, but she never had the upper hand in the cooperation between the two parties.
Faced with Yoshigan's reluctance, Uesugi Teruhu did not have the confidence to forcefully push Uesugi Shiba to merge. Since Yoshihiro is not in Kanto, it is her opportunity to grow bigger on her own and force Yoshine to compromise and join forces.
Teruhora Uesugi had calculated it from the beginning, and he would launch a new round of Kanto strategy while Yoshigan was leaving.
Yoshigan was blinded by her vowed words and failed to notice the true desire in Uesugi Teruhu's heart.
Now that things have happened, it's too late to regret.
Uesugi Teruhora was defeated, and Hojo Ujiyasu once again had the upper hand. The Hojo family will not miss this opportunity and will definitely launch a new counterattack during the slack time after the autumn harvest.
Yoshihiro must return to Kanto before the autumn harvest in order to stabilize Echigo's turbulent interior and once again concentrate his strength to suppress the Hojo family.
His time was running out, summer was about to begin. But here in Kyoto, it's still a mess.
Thinking that he had just made such nonsense in front of Oda Nobunaga and completely broke with her, Yoshigami wanted to cry.
When Oda Nobunaga started talking about conquest, all he could think about was 9one8 and Nanjing. When his mind got hot, he would curse first and then talk. It doesn’t matter whether the body is from an island country or not, the spirit is from a heavenly country.
At this point, even if he wanted to make peace with Oda Nobunaga, he couldn't do it.
With Oda Nobunaga's temperament, even if he took off his clothes and slept with her, it would only make her humiliate and suppress him even more. If you can't be a partner, you can only be a slave from now on.
Yoshihiro didn't really want to cooperate with Oda Nobunaga, he just wanted to temporarily stabilize Kinji and escape to Kanto. Oda Nobunaga is not a fool. If Yoshigami is arrogant in front of him and respectful in the back, she will definitely notice that something is wrong.
The great changes in Kanto have occurred, and the news cannot be kept secret for long. When Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Oda Nobunaga get information about Kanto, that's when they will really act ruthlessly.
Yiyin's teeth ached and his brows furrowed from thinking about it, but there was nothing he could do.
He glanced at the embarrassed Fujibayashi in front of him, and he didn't want to embarrass this poor man who had just lost his sister, and sighed.
"You go down."
Fujibayashi hurriedly bowed and left, leaving Yoshigin alone in the room.
Do you want to ask Mitsuhide Akechi? This thought came to Yiyin's heart.
He shook his head, shaking off the strange thought.
I don’t know if it’s because I got too close to Akechi Mitsuhide after I came back a few days ago. Whenever he encounters difficulties, he can't help but think of this poisonous man who is full of scheming.
Yoshigan has been suppressing this idea because Akechi Mitsuhide is the real murderer of Ashikaga Yoshiteru! Yiyin has severed all ties with her and will never use her again!
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Oda Nobunaga invited Yoshigan Shiba to visit Tofukuji Temple, which frightened Ashikaga Yoshiaki of Nijo Imperial Palace.
Seeing the Shiba and Oda families moving towards a union, the situation suddenly took a turn for the worse. Shiba Yoshigan soon left Tofukuji Temple, and Oda Nobunaga immediately applied to see the general.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki was overjoyed, summoned Ise Sakyo to accompany him, and received Oda Nobunaga who asked to come in. Both parties pretended to be affectionate and talked nonsense about not seeing each other for a long time and being in good health.
Oda Nobunaga changed the topic and said.
"Master Gongfang is honored with a great treasure, and is respected in the south. The shogunate is stable and the world is peaceful. This is really a blessing for the military family.
The Oda family is honored to participate in Shangluo and serve you as the emperor. It is a great honor. "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki smiled.
"It's all thanks to the kindness of Da Yutai Suo. You and other loyal people will use your lives."
No matter what Ashikaga Yoshiaki thinks in his heart, at this moment, her sword-controlling gold seal all comes from Shiba Yoshigan wearing it for her, and she can only admit that Shiba Yoshigan has been kind to her.
When she mentioned Shiba Yoshigan here, she meant to test the inside story of Shiba Oda's meeting at Tofukuji Temple. Ashikaga Yoshiaki couldn't help but wonder, did the two of them break up so quickly? God favors me so much?
Oda Nobunaga was very aware of her little thoughts, bowed and smiled.
"The Odaisho is a noble man with a strategic mind. How can I, a utilitarian member of a small feudal clan in the Oda region, be compared to the Odaisho?
Lord Gongfang is so complimentary. "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Ise Sakyo exchanged a look, and couldn't help but be ecstatic. Shiba Yoshigan and Oda Nobunaga really broke down!
Yoshigan Shiba was too arrogant. He had clearly noticed that the shogunate had bad intentions toward him, but he still refused to lower his arrogant head and make friends with Oda Nobunaga. He was really stupid.
Ise Sadakyo came out and bowed and said.
"Sir Gongfang, Your Highness Oda has been busy working in Luo for you, and his hard work has yielded great results.
Odaisuo has shown great kindness to the shogunate, please bear it in your heart. But you can't favor one over the other and belittle the meritorious ministers. "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Ise Sakyo didn't know that Yoshigan Shiba and Oda had completely broken off.
They only thought that the two of them had not reached an agreement, so Oda Nobunaga came to Nijo Imperial Palace to see him. On the one hand, it is bargaining, and on the other hand, it is to put pressure on Sponey Bank.
Ise Sakyo stood up very simply, seemingly apologizing for Oda Nobunaga, but in fact, he asked Ashikaga Yoshiaki to weigh it carefully and offer a high price to Oda Nobunaga.
Oda Nobunaga glanced at Ise Sakyo and couldn't help but feel disgusted in his heart. She has already found out clearly that the rumors in the castle town originated from Ise Sadakyo.
But at this time, she was unwilling to reveal the truth about her breakup with Shiba Yiyin. If you let the shogunate misunderstand, you can benefit yourself a little more, so why not do it?
Ashikaga Yoshiaki understood what Ise Sakyo meant and nodded.
"I have always kept His Majesty Oda's contribution in mind. I just don't know what kind of reward can be worthy of the great contribution of the Oda family?"
Ise Sadakya smiled.
"I have some ideas."
Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Oda Nobunaga looked at the old fox of the shogunate to see what conditions she was prepared to offer to the shogunate.
Ise Sakyo said.
"I'd like to express my frankness, but the shogunate has declined in recent years, and its appeal to the martial arts in the world has become weaker and weaker.
After much thought, I realized that this was because the three leaders were in decline and were unable to assist the general and the shogunate.
Now there is His Majesty Oda, whose loyalty is unparalleled and whose family fortune is magnificent. I sincerely request the general to make special promotions and introduce loyal ministers and righteous men to the shogunate to assist you in managing the shogunate. "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki's face was stunned, and Oda Nobunaga's heart moved. This condition is unusual.
Since the establishment of the Ashikaga Shogunate, most political struggles have centered on the Ashikaga Shoguns and the three leaders. Only the mountain masters in one sixth of the Western Kingdom had exceptions, and they were short-lived.
Everything has two sides, good and bad.
The three leaders, Hosokawa, Shiba, and Hatakeyama, are all nobles second only to the Ashikaga family and are powerful.
On the one hand, they competed with Ashikaga Shogun for the dominance of the shogunate, and on the other hand, they also helped the shogunate maintain its dignity, so that the martial arts in the world did not dare to underestimate the strength of the shogunate.
But with the successive declines of the three leading clans, the strength of the shogunate gradually became unable to suppress all the vassals in the world.
Even in the end, the nearby places considered forbidden by the shogunate became a battlefield for the two powerful feudal lords, Miyoshi Chokei and Rokkaku Sadayori.
Oda Nobunaga has two million stones and is entrenched on the side of Kyoto. No matter what Ise Sakyo thinks, Ashikaga Yoshiaki is no match for Oda Nobunaga.
Since we can't beat him, we might as well invite Oda Nobunaga to join. Give her the power to govern the shogunate, analogous to the functions of the three governors, and assist Ashikaga Yoshiaki.
Although Ashikaga Yoshiaki's power was restricted, from the perspective of the entire shogunate, the deal was not a loss.
This principle is the same as when Miyoshi Changqing came to Luo, the ministers waited and watched, unwilling to fully cooperate with Ashikaga Yoshiteru to stop Miyoshi Changqing.
The Oda family is powerful, and with Oda Nobunaga here, the influence of the shogunate will be much greater than it is now, and they and other ministers can also have a stable life.
Weighing the pros and cons, cooperation between the two parties is also a win-win for Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Oda Nobunaga.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki was somewhat dissatisfied with his power being encroached upon by Oda Nobunaga, and Oda Nobunaga may not be willing to succumb to this incompetent general.
But both sides were silent at this time, and both seemed to acquiesce to Ise Sadakyo's proposal. Because they have a common trouble, Shiba Yiyin.
Although, there will definitely be friction and conflicts between the two sides in the future. But now, it is not unacceptable to work together to deal with Sibo Yiyin.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki frowned.
"The Oda family's family style seems to be a bit..."
She didn't say mean, but that's what she meant. As someone with a family background, what she cares most about is order.
Oda Nobunaga glanced at Ashikaga Yoshiaki seemingly inadvertently, recalling the unpleasantness at the succession ceremony, and sneered in his heart.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki discusses politics based on his family background. He is really a stupid guy.
Ise Sakyo also cursed in his heart, Oda Nobunaga is here, doesn't Ashikaga Yoshiaki know how to cover it up? What's the difference between pointing your nose and calling a bitch? Silly b!
If he hadn't been desperate, Ise Sakyo would really not want to be associated with a fool like Ashikaga Yoshiaki.
But at this time, she had to be patient and speak her mind.
"The Oda family is the head of the Shiba family. His Highness Oda can definitely serve the shogunate as the acting official in charge."
Ashikaga Yoshiaki nodded, and a hint of amusement flashed in Oda Nobunaga's eyes. The methods of Ise Sakyo are typical of the shogunate style.
She follows rules and knows how to adapt. She is worthy of being an old bureaucrat who has been immersed in shogunate politics for decades. She is proficient in following procedures and can always justify herself.
