In the imperial palace, Uesugi Kenshin spoke softly and kindly to his adopted daughter Uesugi Kagetora and niece Uesugi Kagekatsu.
The two women were so frightened that they almost peed on the tatami, grabbed the ground with their heads, and swore to the sky that they did not dare to have any delusions in their hearts.
Very satisfied with the two girls' statements, Uesugi Kenshin expressed his sincere hope that Honjo Minoru would give more guidance to his adopted daughter and niece, so that the two girls could temporarily live in the palace and study with Honjo Minoru.
Honjo Minoru smiled bitterly and agreed, even if she didn't want to agree to this matter.
Uesugi Kenshin was so protective of his daughter that he was almost possessed by demons. Unless Uesugi Kagetora and Uesugi Kagekatsu were surrounded in the palace to protect Uesugi Miyuki, Uesugi Kenshin wouldn't feel at ease when he went out.
Although Miyuki Uesugi is of the Yoshigan bloodline and a descendant of Shiba, theoretically no one dares to harm her, but in these troubled times of the Samurai family, how can it be possible for everyone to act according to common sense?
When his daughter's safety was involved, Uesugi Kenshin lost his temper and almost scared his two and a half-year-old children to the point of peeing, so he forcibly tied them up in the palace as bodyguards.
If Uesugi Miyuki was really up to something, the first thing Uesugi Kenshin would do after coming back was to kill these two adopted daughters and nieces without blinking an eye.
Kenshin Uesugi was not Yoshihide Shiba. She had outstanding military talent but very rough governance methods. She suppressed dissidents in her early years and never showed mercy on people.
In recent years, under the correction of Shiba Yoshigan, the Echigo samurai group has become more and more particular about samurai principles, and things seem to be much more civilized.
But if it really touches Kenshin Uesugi's inner feelings and kills dozens or hundreds of people to bury her daughter with her, she can still do it.
How can an adopted daughter and niece be as caring and considerate as a biological daughter? If you can't protect my daughter, you all deserve to die!
At the moment, those who were most afraid of something happening to Uesugi Miyuki were the two unlucky guys Uesugi Kagetora and Uesugi Kagekatsu.
They are the theoretical biggest beneficiaries after Uesugi Miyuki's accident. Uesugi Kenshin unreasonably presumes to prevent them, and there is nothing they can do.
At this moment, even if the wet nurse was breastfeeding Uesugi Miyuki, Uesugi Kagetora and Uesugi Kagekatsu would watch nervously, fearing that the baby would choke on the milk and die, and they would be buried with him unjustly.
After finding two dedicated free bodyguards for his daughter, Uesugi Kenshin was finally able to go on an expedition with peace of mind.
She led her bannermen to ride quickly through the Echigo Mountains and directly entered the land of Kanhachishu.
Numata Territory is the gateway to the Echigo Mountains, and Sano Territory is the gateway to Shimono Country, both with the Uesugi family's standing army stationed there.
Uesugi Kenshin never thought of mobilizing too many people. Considering the time, it was too late for large-scale mobilization.
The strength of the entire Guandong Palace is strong. It is not difficult to snipe at the front of the Eastern Army and protect the safety of the Saint's country.
The purpose of this battle is not to invade the territory of the East, nor to annex new territories. It does not require too many manpower, and each family has their own elites ready to handle it.
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In fact, it was not just Uesugi Kenshin who thought so, Takeda Shingen also had roughly the same idea.
The two countries of Kai and Shinano are far away from the main country, and they have to cross mountains and ridges. If a large number of troops are gathered to go out, the day lilies will be cold by the time they arrive at their destination.
The rebel forces in the middle and lower reaches of the Tone River served as the main body of the army. Elite horseback samurai from each family quickly arrived on the battlefield to express their loyalty and love to Yoshigashi Shiba. This was the most important thing.
Satake Yoshige failed to catch Shiba Yoshige at the first time, and she was doomed.
The rescue efforts of each family were not so much about putting out fires and emergencies, but rather a political show in which all the martial arts families in the eight states participated.
If you don’t see it, Da Xiong Chaoxiu and Da Zang Changan have already begun to make plans in terms of logistical supplies, and the money-burning game of loyalty has become very popular.
For a samurai daimyo like Takeda Shingen who lives far away in the Koshin Mountains, the geographical distance is her biggest trouble, but Satake Yishige is the second.
Hurrying back to Ugasakikan in Kai from Echigo Imperial Palace, Takeda Shingen had already discussed the transit matters with Sanada Nobushige in advance.
From Karuizawa in the eastern part of Shinano Province, pass Usui Pass, enter Nishi Ueno territory, then go west to the Tone River, and go south along the river. This is the fastest way.
Along the way, there are supplies at the warehouses of the Toshisha Shrine and the Samurai Giri Promotion Association, and the marching speed can be pushed to the extreme.
The Echigo-Kuni Imperial Palace crosses Shinano Province and arrives at the Kai-Kuni Empire Uzakikan. The straight-line distance is 500 miles, and this section is all mountainous.
Takeda Shingen gritted his teeth and ran the entire distance in four days, killing three horses by force. He also sent envoys along the way to summon elite warriors and went to Karuizawa to assemble on standby.
By the time she returned to Tsugasaki Hall, her whole body was soaked and limp as if she had been fished out of water.
Kosaka Masanobu, who stayed behind in the city to take care of Takeda Yoshinobu's child, looked distressed and personally took Takeda Shingen off his horse and took him to the living room to rest.
When Takeda Shingen woke up, it was already three hours later. The first thing she said when she opened her eyes was to tell Kosaka Masanobu.
"Gather the flag base, get closer, and set off for Karuizawa tomorrow morning."
Before Takeda Shingen finished speaking, someone snorted beside him.
"Since we are going to Karuizawa, we can go directly from Beishin to East Shin. Why did you come all the way back?"
Takeda Shingen was stunned, and turned around to see his mother, Takeda Nobutora, who was carefully holding her child, Takeda Yoshinobu, in her arms.
Takeda Shingen waved to Takeda Yoshinobu and said softly.
"Reina come here."
Takeda Yoshinobu immediately broke away from his grandmother's arms and threw himself into his mother's side.
Takeda Nobutora twitched his brows and snorted coldly. He resented this little white-eyed wolf who was not well-raised. He only knew that his mother did not know his grandmother. He had coaxed her in Kyoto for two years in vain.
Takeda Shingen asked with a smile.
"When did mother return to Kai? I remember that you swore that you would never set foot in Kai again in this life."
Takeda Nobutora sneered.
"You think I want to come back?
Originally, I was living a good life in Kyoto, serving as a companion to General Ashikaga and playing with Reina every day. Who would want to come back to Kai, a poor valley, and suffer?
It's a pity that Ashikaga Yoshiaki is so stupid that she was tricked out of Kyoto and went to the territory of the Mori family to create a new shogunate, and served as a gunman for the Mori family for nothing.
I don’t know if General Ashikaga Yoshimitsu has a spirit in heaven. Seeing such a stupid descendant, he will be so angry that he will kill her with a bolt of lightning.
As soon as Ashikaga Yoshiaki left, my companionship was not worthy of the name. I was not willing to accompany her to the Mori family to live under someone else's roof and be looked down upon by others.
Now that Reina is back in Kai Country to visit relatives, I might as well come and take a look.
Back then, you took the genealogy to block my way back to Kai Country at Fuji River, claiming that if I took one step forward, you would abandon the relationship between mother and daughter, and killed my violent mother on behalf of Kai Country.
I came here specially to test the knife for you, to see if your sharp knife can kill this disgusting mother like me. "
Takeda Shingen sighed.
"Why did mother say this? The past has long gone with the wind. The Kingdom of Kai is not what it used to be, so why should you hold it so dearly?
When Nobunari and I disobeyed you, it was out of helplessness. If I hadn't done so, the Kai Takeda family might not have been able to survive to this day. "
Takeda Nobutora snorted coldly.
"So what today? The Takeda family is not supported by my baby Reina. You make it sound like you are very capable."
Takeda Shingen smiled bitterly and had no words to refute.
Mother and daughter Takeda Nobutora and Takeda Shingen are actually not mediocre people, but the Kai Country is inherently deficient and there are many reasons why they cannot choose.
The country of Kai has a small population and is deep in the mountains. The land is barren and the products are scarce. Except for a little gold, there is really nothing good.
Although Takeda Shingen had conquered the Shinano Kingdom at this time, the Kai Kingdom was invaded and robbed by the Shinano people every three days.
Takeda Nobutora's abilities are extraordinary. After she became the governor of the household, she has been counterattacking the Shinano country. She has beaten the Shinano people to the point where they dare not peek into the Kai country, which can be regarded as keeping the Kai side safe.
But she was too staunch and ferocious in her military use, completely disregarding the people's livelihood and well-being. In order to raise military funds to attack Shinano Kingdom, she even raised the land tax to the level of eight citizens and two citizens, which can be called the greatest tyranny in the world.
Not to mention the Hojo family's four citizens and six citizens, the eight states of Guanzhou have been at war for hundreds of years, and the samurai families from all over the country have been able to create six citizens, four citizens, and seven citizens and three citizens.
But the harsh rule of eight officials and two citizens is really unprecedented, and it is simply forcing people to rebel.
But Takeda Nobutora didn't care about this and directly raised it to Hachigong and Ermin. Not to mention the subjects, even the family members of the generation could not bear such harsh government and high taxes.
Taking advantage of Takeda Nobutora's absence, the Takeda retainers forced the sisters Takeda Shingen and Takeda Nobushige to defeat each other and kicked their mother out of Kai Country.
If Takeda Shingen disobeys and refuses to take the lead in the rebellion, then she will be dead. The Takeda retainers group can also force Takeda Nobushige to kill Takeda Nobutora and Takeda Shingen, mother and daughter.
The Kai-Takeda family is said to be a famous Minamoto family, and Kai is hereditary guardian. However, whether this noble head can stay on the neck is often not decided by himself.
Takeda Shingen expelled his tyrannical mother. He immediately led the people to build water conservancy and lowered his body to serve the people. This stabilized the rule of the Takeda family.
This is so sad that it can't be explained clearly in just one or two sentences.
In fact, Takeda Nobutora also understands his daughter's difficulties and knows that it is inappropriate for him to rush for quick success.
In these years, she has not tried to return to Kai Kingdom and regain the position of the governor, which shows that the old governor has an open heart. She knows that she is not as capable as her daughter, and she is just a tough talker.
But although Takeda Shingen is capable, she also has her limits. Kaiguo can only swallow up a small country, but taking over Shinano country is already the limit.
Forced by Yoshigan Shiba's conspiracy, she had no choice but to break the alliance with the Imagawa Hojo family and seize the Suruga Kingdom to find a way out.
But after embarking on this path, the Takeda family was surrounded by enemies on all sides, and had no way out. They could only participate in Oda's siege network and go to Luo to beat Tokugawa Ieyasu.
After the failure in Shangluo, Takeda Shingen knew that the decline of the Takeda family would be unstoppable and that the family business would be difficult to protect in the future. The plan of Yoshigan Shiba to divert the disaster to the south after the battle of Kawanakajima was completely successful.
But Shiba Yigen never expected that Takeda Shingen had a secret love in his heart and secretly gave birth to his child.
This time, Yoshigan Shiba was tied up, allowing Takeda Shingen to make a comeback.
That's why Takeda Nobutora laughed at Takeda Shingen. Mother and daughter have been busy for most of their lives. Whether the Takeda family can finally find a future depends on the little girl who is less than five years old in their arms.
As the saying goes, the boss should not laugh at the second. Everyone is half-assed, and none of them is as effective as Xiao Lingna who is babbling.
But the reality is so weird. When Takeda Shingen sent Rena to Yoshigoshi Shiba, he didn't expect Yoshigan Shiba's reaction to be so violent.
For the sake of this illegitimate daughter, Yoshigage overturned the table and fought a confrontation with Oda Nobunaga for more than a year, pulling out an army of 200,000, and the war spread to a super battle involving six or seven countries.
The last time Kinki encountered a battle of this scale was during the Yatsudai Shogun Rebellion.
Takeda Shingen was proud that his daughter was worth thousands of gold. From then on, no one in the world dared to underestimate the Takeda family. In this way, the Takeda family business was inexplicably preserved and even became more prosperous.
(End of chapter)
