Why did Hojo Ujimasa actively join the anti-Takeda encirclement network? Dao Shengmeng didn't know the reason.
But she knew that Uesugi Teruhu had already made it clear that he would have a showdown with the three of them. The conquest of Takeda was already a plan, and there was no turning back when the bow was fired.
Regardless of whether the Hojo family political counselor participates or not, Uesugi Teruhu will take action. The question now is, are the three of them involved in the conspiracy?
Shimakatsu glanced sharply at Yamanaka Yukimori, the theoretical highest officer of the Kanto Palace. Yamanaka Yukimori's face was still angry, but he had obviously gradually regained his composure.
Struggling from personal emotional anger, the three of them obviously had to face an embarrassing reality. Should he block his political future for Terutora Uesugi's own opinions?
Shiba Yiyin worked hard to form the Great Council of the Kanto Palace, and painstakingly balanced the interests of all parties before forming a standing council. He hoped to use this to plan a political consultation system for the samurai family in the new era.
In order to show his sincerity, he made the Guan Bazhou Wu family lower their guard, voluntarily gave up the Guandong Secretariat, and vested all power in the Grand Council system.
If the first major thing the Standing Council does after Shiba Yoshigan devolves power is to cheat Takeda Shingen and create a war to exterminate the family, how can Yoshiba Shiba be embarrassed?
The new Kanto shrine system established by Shiba's new thought with peaceful development as its core did not concentrate on economic development. Instead, it attacked and destroyed a famous Minamoto family on unfounded charges.
Shiba Yiyin's face was almost swollen!
Also, what would they think of the powerful martial arts masters from the eight states of Kanto who had just been impressed by Shiba Yigen and actively participated in the great review of the Kanto Palace?
Everyone who joined the Great Council of the Kanto Palace was inspired by Shiba Yiyin's pursuit of peaceful development, but what about now?
You Sibo Yiyin talks nicely, but your dirty work is done by the white gloves of the Standing Council. What about the promised benevolent and righteous king?
If the Kanto Secretariat becomes a tool to attack the samurai lords, what is the difference between the emerging political atmosphere created by Shiba Yoshigan and the previous ugly situation of the Kanto eight states samurai plotting against each other?
The standing committee of the Soft Foundation has great power. The two permanent directors, Shima Katsuruo and Yamanaka Yukimori, plus the non-permanent director Sanada Nobushige, are enough to cooperate with Uesugi Teruhora to make a legal dispatch of troops.
Although Daxiong Chaoxiu has one-third of the veto power, she is only the economic boss. Uesugi Teruhora, Shima Katsume and Yamazaka Yukimori were united, and Ohkuma Asahide could not stop them.
Ogasawara Nagatoki and Oda Ujiharu were weak, and they could become non-permanent directors. However, after all parties weighed the deal, it was the result of the preferential treatment of the new system, and they did not have the courage to oppose it.
Shima Katsuki knew that as long as the three people agreed to this matter today, Takeda's conquest would be a certainty and would definitely pass the review process of the Kanto Palace.
But she still hesitated, not because she was afraid of Takeda Shingen, but because she was worried that she would not be able to quickly eliminate the Takeda family and become a villain in vain.
Yoshihiro Shiba would never allow the great review system he had painstakingly established to become a tool to attack the Takeda family.
Even if he knew that he had a son after being humiliated by Takeda Shingen and cried and hurt himself, he would endure the humiliation for the Shiba family and silently resist everything just like every time he was wronged before.
Shima Shengmu and Yamanaka Yukimori had common thoughts. They did not want Shiba Yiyin to be wronged. Even if they sacrificed their political lives, they would definitely help their master get out of this bad mood.
At worst, they would be held accountable afterwards, but as long as it didn't damage the emperor's prestige, they were willing to do so.
But they were worried that they would move too slowly, Takeda Shingen blocked the quick attack, and Yoshigan Shiba would compromise for the sake of the overall situation, forcing them to retreat.
By that time, they had put everything on the line and not only disappointed Yoshihiro Shiba, but also failed to make Takeda Shingen pay the price, so why bother?
Even with the help of the Hojo clan, how much would the new Hojo governor be willing to pay for Takeda's conquest?
You must know that this time the troops are sent to attack the Takeda family, Takeda Shingen will definitely do his best to counterattack. Facing the desperate Takeda Shingen, will Hojo Umasa help them get something out of the fire?
Shima Sheng thought about it fiercely, and finally shook his head and said.
"Your Highness Uesugi, I still mean the same thing. If you are not completely sure, it is better not to do this.
We don’t know how much effort Hojo Ujimasa is willing to contribute. But when Takeda Shingen faces a desperate situation, he will definitely make an all-out counterattack. Our chances of winning are not great. "
Terutora Uesugi listened silently behind the screen to Shima Shengmu's words, with a sneer on his lips.
He wanted to kill Takeda Shingen, but he was worried that if he couldn't kill him, he would be questioned and punished by Yoshigan Shiba. This island's foresight and foresight have really ruined the reputation of a loyal and brave general.
Teru Uesugi said coldly.
"Shimakatsu Takeo, have you forgotten the Oda and Tokugawa families?"
Daosheng frowned fiercely.
"The Kanto vassals rarely participated in the recent chaos, so His Highness Oda should have been unprepared for Takeda's visit to Luo.
It would be difficult for His Highness Tokugawa to withstand the Takeda family's surprise attack. We cannot expect her to delay for long. "
Teru Uesugi smiled.
"Oda Tokugawa will be prepared. Takeda Kamiro's time route should be on the desks of Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu by now."
Shima Katsu paused.
"Are you sure?"
"I am sure."
Dao Shengmeng had nothing to say.
Uesugi Teruhu even did not hesitate to reveal the news to Oda Tokugawa, just to make Takeda Shingen's Kamiro lose its suddenness.
She really wanted to kill Takeda Shingen and used all the available objects, even at the expense of allowing the Oda and Tokugawa families to gain an advantage in Tokaido.
If the Oda and Tokugawa families were prepared, the Takeda army would be in a panic on the front line, and behind it would be raided by three parties from the Uesugi and Hojo Kanto Palaces from Hokushin, Nishi Ueno, and Suruga Country.
Even if Takeda Shingen has great abilities, he can only die with hatred, right?
However, the Takeda family was quickly defeated, and the Oda family easily occupied the Tokaido, and its tentacles easily extended into Kanto, which may not be a good thing strategically.
Terutora Uesugi really didn't care about anything in order to let Takeda Shingen die.
Dao Shengmeng fell silent, and the atmosphere in the room fell into freezing point.
After a while, a somewhat impatient Uesugi Teruhu spoke again.
"I told you everything, now it's your turn to answer me.
Tell me, are you willing to join forces with me to attack the Takeda family, wash away the humiliation of Yantian City for Tsudoden, and kill Takeda Shingen and her bastard! "
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On the way back to the Imperial Palace from Kasugayama Castle, Yamazaka Yukimori, Shima Katsuki and Sanada Nobushige were all silent, and no one was in the mood to speak.
In the end, Uesugi Teruhu succeeded in convincing the three of them and reached cooperation.
It was not until the front court of the Imperial Palace that Sanada Nobushige forced out a smile and bowed fiercely to Yamanaka Yukimori and Shimakatsu.
"Two adults, I'll take my leave now."
The two of them bowed slightly to Sanada Nobunshige in return and didn't say much. At this time, their feelings towards Sanada Nobushige became quite bad.
Sanada Nobushige was able to keep a secret about the humiliation Shiba Yoshigan experienced in Yantian City, and has kept it secret until today without any leaks. I really underestimated this mountain monkey before.
Looking at Sanada Nobuhige's figure disappearing between the porches, Yamanaka Yukimori glanced back at Hatamoto who was following him in the distance, and whispered to Shima Katsuo.
"Do we really want to kill that child? After all, it is the Lord's bloodline. We should not overstep our authority and make this decision for the Lord."
Shimakatsu glanced at the frowning Yamanaka Yukimori, feeling a little disdainful in his heart. This guy was favored because of his extremely beautiful face, but he has never been able to grow more brains in so many years.
"Yamanaka-hime, none of the three of us said anything about killing that child, right? Sanada-hime even said something for the child, which angered His Highness Uesugi.
Whether it's you, me, or Sanada Nobushige, we all hate Takeda Shingen, and we want Takeda Shingen to pay a heavy price for the crimes he committed.
The only one who insisted on killing the child from beginning to end was Uesugi-sama behind the screen. "
Yamanaka Yukimori was stunned and looked at Dao Shengmeng.
"you mean?"
Daoshengmeng said calmly.
"Sending troops is sending troops, killing is killing. As long as we find the child before His Highness Uesugi, her life will not be in danger.
She is the only flesh and blood of the Lord in this world. It is too painful for the Lord to be alone. Who can bear to kill his child?
Even though Takeda Shingen made many mistakes, the child still had the Lord's blood on him. "
Yamanaka Yukimori frowned.
"What you said makes sense, but His Highness Uesugi seems to really want to kill that child."
Dao Shengmeng's eyes were a little distracted.
"Yeah, why?
It is obvious that everyone loves you so much, and it is obvious that no one is willing to make you sad.
Even though I wish I could completely wipe out the humiliation you have experienced, in the end I still have a trace of compassion for your child.
But why did His Highness Uesugi have to kill that child? Her murderous intention was so hot that it even surpassed her love for the king.
Yamanaka Hime, why do you think this is? "
Yamanaka Yukimori shook his head.
"I have no idea."
Dao Shengmeng smiled slightly and bowed to say goodbye. She took a few steps and suddenly turned back and said something.
"Is that screen really erected to block the cold wind? Is His Highness Uesugi really suffering from the cold?"
Yamanaka Yukimori looked at Shima Shengmeng's leaving figure, his brows furrowed more and more.
It's not like she's really stupid, it's just that her reaction is a bit slow, not as sharp as Shima Katsuo's. But Shima Shengmu has said this. Even if he is a fool, he should have learned something.
Terutora Uesugi. . child. .
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No matter what kind of mystery Shima Shengmu and Yamanaka Yukimori were playing, without evidence, they could only speculate secretly, but they did not dare to reveal their feelings and make others blame them.
On the other side, Sanada Nobushige did not return to his room, but went straight to Umino Riichi's residence.
Umino Riichi, who was holding a copy of Zizhi Tongken and reading it carefully, felt a gust of cold wind coming. He looked up and saw Sanada Nobushige opening the door and barging in.
She put down the book and stared at Sanada Nobushige's red and swollen cheeks, her expressionless face frowning, and got up to get the medicine box.
"Why are you hurt?"
Sanada Nobushige stepped forward and took Umino Riichi's hand, pulling her to sit down and talk.
"Liu Niang, don't be busy, listen to me first."
Umino Riichi looked at her as she spoke, revealing a horrifying mouth stained with blood stained teeth, and frowned even more.
"No matter what happens, nothing is more important than treating your injuries."
After speaking coldly, Umino Riichi forcefully broke away from Sanada Nobushige's hand, took the medicine box, knelt back to her and carefully applied the medicine to her.
Sanada Nobushige stared blankly at Umino Riichi gently applying medicine to himself, and said a cold word.
"Liu Niang, you treat me so well.
If you were a man, I might fall in love with you, and I would even forget about Tsutado-den. "
Umino Riichi took the medicine just now, glanced at Sanada Nobunshige, and said calmly.
"If you have something to say, just get out of here. Don't affect my mood of reading."
Sanada Nobushige sighed.
"After all, I am also your master. You are always like this, and I am very embarrassed.
Okay, okay, I'm serious, don't push me out, here's the thing. . "
Sanada Nobushige told Umino Tori everything that happened in Kasugayama Castle today in detail.
After hearing this, Umino Ri looked at Sanada Nobushige and asked.
"Your Highness Uesugi made an agreement with the three of you that this matter will never be spread to outsiders. Why did you come to tell me as soon as you came back?"
Sanada Nobushige grinned.
"I don't believe them if they make a promise or not, I just believe you, Liu Niang.
I told you when I asked you to come out that I would never hide anything from you as a military advisor, not to mention that this matter really embarrassed me.
Although Takeda Shingen deserves death, and I wish I could tear her into pieces, that child is innocent. Moreover, she is Junshang's only relative in this world.
How could those three people decide to kill the child without telling your Majesty! What right do they have to deprive their heirs of their lives? "
When Umino Ri saw Sanada Nobushige's indignant look, it was hard to imagine how she cried bitterly in front of those three people and allowed herself to be beaten and punished.
After a while, after Sanada Nobushige finished venting, Umino Riichi replied quietly.
"Except for His Highness Uesugi, did the other two say they wanted to kill the child?"
Sanada Nobushige was stunned. She recalled carefully that Shima Katsuru and Yamanaka Yukimori only agreed with Uesugi Teruhora, but they never took the initiative to say that they wanted to kill the child.
"But...but they support His Highness Uesugi's decision to send troops!"
Umino Riichi said coldly.
"Sending troops is sending troops. Don't you also support sending troops? It's one thing to hate Takeda Shingen, but it's another thing to hate that child. Can't you even tell the difference?"
Sanada Nobushige was confused by Umino Riichi's rhetorical question, and nodded dejectedly.
"You're right, I wanted to keep it simple."
The next words of Umino Riichi made Sanada Nobuhige even more frightened, and he stood on his head for a moment with chills.
"Furthermore, how do you know that the Takeda family's child is the only child of Tsutado? Can Takeda Shingen get the seed, but others can't?
Have you ever thought about why His Highness Uesugi was so intent on killing that child, even more interested in killing Takeda Shingen? "
The more Sanada Nobushige thought about it, the more frightened she became. She looked at Umino Riichi's always calm expression and was speechless.
A childless woman will try to pity her lover's children. But mothers who have children will first consider the interests of their children.
Could it be. . Terutora Uesugi her. .
(End of chapter)
