Yin Shi.
Nagano Castle.
After defeating the Kitahata family's troops at Nagashima Castle, Kyogoku Takamasa also led his army south and soon entered Nagano Castle.
Shortly after arriving at Nagano Castle, news came from the front that Kitahata Harugu was captured, which surprised Kyogoku Takamasa.
Because if Kitahata Haru returns to Kiriyama Castle intact, relying on the Kitahata family's years of management in Yinshi, they can raise another army in a short time.
If Kitahata Harugu insists on defending Kiriyama Castle, then this troop dispatch will become a protracted war of attrition. This is not the result Kyogoku Takamasa wants.
But Kitahata Harugu was captured, and everything was settled.
At the same time, good news also came from the direction of Akabori Hall.
Originally, Akahorikan was on the verge of being destroyed after being attacked by Kobe Gumori and others for two days, but Baba Nobuharu arrived in time and attacked the rear of the Kobe family.
Kobe Gumori and others were caught off guard and were defeated. Kyogoku Hidemasa and Kyogoku Takatsuki in the city also seized the opportunity to launch a counterattack. They swept away the previous decline and directly defeated the national and public forces led by the Kobe family. .
Kobe Gumori himself was in the battle for death, and the rest of the country surrendered one after another when they saw that the situation was over.
At this point, the Yin Shi offensive launched by the Kitahata family was completely resolved by the Kyogoku family.
At this moment, in Nagano Castle, Kyogoku Takamasa is meeting with Genjiro, the son of Nagano Aito, the head of the Nagano family, and some of the surviving Nagano family retainers.
"Lie to Kangxi"
In the palace, Kyogoku Takamasa held Genjiro's hand with tears in his eyes and a look of remorse on his face.
"I'm sorry, my family came too late in this battle, so the Daisuke Palace suffered a tragedy..." Kyogoku Takamasa's tone gradually choked with sobs.
Genjiro was only twelve or thirteen years old. Seeing the famous Kyogoku Takamasa behaving like this, he was also infected by Kyogoku Takamasa's emotions. He replied with a sad face, "Sakyo went to the palace and worked tirelessly to come from Omi for help. This family is very proud." gratitude."
"My father was deceived by a traitor and suffered such a defeat. How can I blame you?"
"This time the Kyogoku family defeated the Kitahata family and took back Nagano Castle. I am extremely grateful. In the future, if anyone asks you, I will do my best to serve the Kyogoku family!"
Genjiro's words gave Kyogoku Takamasa a clear idea. It seemed that some of the Nagano family's retainers were sensible and sensible.
Obviously someone had taught Genjiro Nagano what he said, otherwise it would be impossible for a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy to say such logical words.
And it is not difficult to see the attitude of the Nagano family from Genjiro Nagano's words.
This is to prepare to hang out with the Kyogoku family in the future.
Kyogoku Takamasa was very satisfied with the Nagano family's attitude, so he turned to the Nagano family retainers behind Genjiro and said, "Don't worry, everyone, the Nagano family's territory will still be under the control of the Nagano family in the future, and I will not interfere."
"In addition, the territory of the Seki family in Suzuka County will also be allocated to the Nagano family in the future. As for Genjiro, he will be the new head of the Nagano family. This family will also have the power to support Genjiro in the future."
The retainers of the Nagano family were immediately overjoyed and replied, "Thank you Sakyou for coming to the palace!"
The boss of the family, Nodoko Hikaru, said with great excitement, "We will be the leader of the Kyogoku family in the future!"
"The Nagano family is a famous family. Being able to get help from the Nagano family really makes our family even more powerful!"
Everyone carried the so-called sedan chair, and soon the atmosphere in the hall became cheerful, and there was a burst of compliments.
At this moment, Hatayama Asanobu slowly came to Kyogoku Takamasa's side, bent down and whispered something in Kyogoku Takamasa's ear.
Kyogoku Takamasa nodded, and then said, "I still have some matters that need to be dealt with. Nagano Castle is Nagano Home Castle, so please do as you please."
"ha!"
When Kyogoku Takamasa was about to walk out of the palace, Genjiro Nagano suddenly walked quickly behind Kyogoku Takamasa and said, "I really admire Sakyo's reputation for entering the palace, and I often use Sakyo's entering the palace as an example."
"This time Nagano Castle fell and my father wanted to die. Although I escaped, I also fell to Yin Shi."
"Now Sakyo Jinden comes to save the Nagano clan from danger. If Sakyo Jinden doesn't give up, I would like to worship Sakyo Jinden as my father!"
After saying that, Genjiro Nagano knelt directly on the ground.
Kyogoku Takamasa was directly fooled by Nagano Genjiro's SAO operation, but he quickly understood that Nagano Genjiro wanted to hug the Kyogoku family's thighs tightly and not let go.
So he turned around and helped Genjiro Nagano up, and said sincerely, "Don't worry, Genjiro. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can send someone to look for me. I will definitely make the decision for you!"
"ha!"
............
Outside Nagano Castle, inside the Kyogoku family's main formation.
When Kyogoku Takamasa walked in, the retainers of the Kyogoku clan stood up one after another and cast admiring glances at Kyogoku Takamasa.
Defeating 20,000 enemy troops with 5,000 troops, this achievement was enough to resound throughout the country.
Kyogoku Takamasa slowly came to the main seat and sat down, and then looked at the several tied Kitahata samurai.
"I have admired the name of Kitahata Senate Hall for a long time, but I never thought that we would meet on such an occasion. It is really disappointing."
Kitahata Harugu, disheveled and with messy hair, is no longer as high-spirited as before, and his whole person is as decadent as an eggplant beaten by frost.
Hearing Kyogoku Takamasa's ridicule, he could only sigh and say, "I have nothing to say about today's defeat."
"I just hope that after I die, Sakyo can let go of the Kitahata family scrolls in Kiriyama Castle."
Kyogoku Takamasa waved his hand and said with a smile, "The words of the Senate are serious. The Kitahata family and my Kyogoku family are both famous samurai families. Even if there is such a defeat today, I will not do this."
"I have a suggestion. If the Senate can agree to it, not only will the Kitahata family's name be continued, but the Kitahata family's territory will also be preserved."
When Kitahata Harugu heard this, he immediately said excitedly, "It's okay for Sakyo to enter the palace and say it."
Kyogoku Takamasa paused for a moment, and then said, "I hope that the Senate can live in seclusion and move to Imahama Castle."
"In addition, my younger brother has just entered the Yuan Dynasty, and I hope to adopt him to the Kitahata family and succeed him as the governor of the Kitahata family. In this way, Kyogoku and Kitahata will be one family in the future, and enough blood has been shed outside Nagashima Castle."
"I wonder what your Majesty's wishes are?"
After all, the Kitahata family was a well-known samurai family at that time. Kyogoku Gaomasa was unwilling to kill everyone unless it was absolutely necessary. This would easily bring infamy for the Kyogoku family.
Moreover, the Kyogoku family has no basis for ruling Yin Shi. It would be easy to destroy the Kitahata family. The difficult thing is how to rule Yin Shi in the future.
And if the Kitahata family can be brought under the Kyogoku family through excessive adoption, the Kyogoku family can legitimately rule the Yin Dynasty in the name of the Kitahata family, which can save a lot of trouble.
Of course, Kyogoku Takamasa was definitely worried about letting Kitahata Harugu or Kitahata Harugu's son continue to stay in Yinshi, so Kyogoku Takamasa wanted his younger brother Kyogoku Motochin to be the head of the Kitahata family.
This kind of operation is also a common way in this era, to achieve the purpose of expanding territory through adoption or marriage. The Maori of the Western Kingdom, the Changsonggabu of the Shikoku and other forces all did this.
Moreover, Kyogoku Takamasa's proposal is also the best result for the Kitahata family. The family name can survive and the territory can be retained. As for who will succeed the family governor, it is not that important.
There is even more good news for the Kitahata family's retainers. As retainers, they are overjoyed that the main family can survive. The excitement and excitement on the faces of Muzou Yasu and others behind Kitahata Harugu were beyond words.
Kitahata Harugu immediately agreed to Kyogoku Takamasa's proposal without even thinking about it. The situation is stronger than the people. When Kyogoku Takamasa said this, even if Kitahata Harugu disagreed, the Kitahata family retainers behind him did not do it!
"In this case, the Council of Ministers will go to Imahama Castle with me."
"ha!"
Having facilitated this, Kyogoku Takamasa finally showed a satisfied smile.
After taking down Yin Shi, the Kyogoku family became completely dominant in recent areas.
