"Today, when Takeda Tohaku was planning to assassinate Ura Ise, our Echizen defender risked his own life to save our family, and then worked together to defeat Tohoku's assassin. He was extremely loyal and loyal. At that time, he went out to sweep away Yiku and captured him.
Those prisoners who are pleased with their loyalty and meritorious service are still the same as before. On March 30, the second year of Hongzhi, at the time of Ji Liangyi (monogram), our village was guarded by Yue Qian..."
Honjo Shibanaga held a thin piece of paper in his hand and stared blankly for the entire morning. In the afternoon, he held it and showed it off to everyone, making the envy of the Kira family's retainers turn red like rabbit eyes. They have been fighting for the Kira family for many years.
, I have fought countless times, but in the end I did not get a letter of acceptance. This Echigo native kid suddenly caught something that they had not caught for many years. It is absolutely impossible to say that I am not jealous.
Hojo Takahiro said with a hint of sourness: "You guys are so lucky, why don't I, Takahiro, have the same luck? I can gain feelings with just one swoop. It's really a blessing that I have cultivated for three generations!"
"Didn't you see those arrogant Shodai that our expressions have changed? Just because this is the first emotion sent by the lord!" Kurokawa Kiyomizu stared at Honjo Shigenaga in amusement: "
Chiyo Inomaru is so famous for his flying attack! Murasame, the famous sword passed down from generation to generation by the Kanto family, Sarugaku compiled by Numata Uenosukeden under the command of the lord himself, and this unprecedented first-of-its-kind sentiment!"
Honzhuo Fanchang said proudly: "What do they envy? What's the use of having many meritorious deeds in war! I, Fanchang, saved the enemy!"
"Hush!" Hojo Takahiro observed that no one was paying attention around him and reminded in a low voice: "You kid, stop saying a few words! I don't know how many people are staring at you? My lord's generous reward for you is not a source of pride. Be careful, extreme joy will lead to sorrow!"
"Oh! I understand! I'll go back and put away the sensibility right now, no! I framed it and kept it for storage! Hehehehe!" Honjo Nobunaga ran away with the sensibility in his hands.
"This kid..." Hojo Takahiro smiled and said to Kurokawa Kiyomi: "Let's go sit in the bar?"
"That's exactly what I meant!"
…
At the same time, Kira Yoshitoshi was leading one thousand red cavalry, two hundred horse warriors, and three hundred new horse warriors to the outside of Biwa Island Castle.
With its excellent geographical advantages, this fortress on the island in the middle of the lake has become one of the famous fortresses in the Sino-Vietnamese region that is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Everyone originally thought that this time Usami Sadaman would definitely hold on for a few months before succumbing, but they never thought.
As soon as Kira Yoshitoshi's cavalry regiment arrived, the city gate was opened wide to welcome him in.
Usami Sadamitsu led the first sect, and his retainers came out to greet him personally. Biwajima Castle had no intention of taking precautions, and opened the Otemon gate as if it was a joke, and let the horse return. Admiral Yamaoka Tokinaga couldn't help but murmured: "This doesn't look good! Could it be?
Is it the Hongmen Banquet? We can’t let the owner take risks!"
Kira Yoshitsune frowned and looked at Usami Sadamitsu, who bowed to the ground, and said respectfully: "Usami Sadamitsu welcomes the Zhenfu Palace! The Zhenfu Palace can come to my remote place on Biwa Island. Let the Usami clan flourish! Please suppress it."
The palace enters the city!"
Dozens of warriors shouted in unison: "Please enter the city from the Zhenfu Palace!"
Kira Yoshito stood motionless on his horse, turning a deaf ear to the shouts of the Usami samurai. Instead, he frowned and thought: "General of the Guard House! He is the first person to mention this leader of our family! What is the purpose of this Usami Sadamitsu?"
?”
The Kira family's family members have always been secretive about the official position of the garrison general, and the Echigo samurai were happy to play dumb. As soon as this official came out, many people guessed some ideas, and they also paid a lot of attention to the governor of the Ashikaga family.
of fear and worry.
The general of the garrison itself is of great significance. He is the first general in the past two hundred years and the first garrison general since the Northern and Southern Dynasties. He is also the only one in the court who has the title of "general" besides the general who conquered the barbarians. What does he want?
What will it do? What will it do? No one knows, but what is certain is that there will be big moves.
Seeing that he remained motionless for a long time, Usami Sadamitsu said with a hint of ridicule: "Is the Zhenfu Palace afraid that my subordinates will ambush dead soldiers in the city and attack them?"
Kira Yoshishi caught a glimpse of the sarcastic smile on his lips, and said coldly: "Does Usami Suruga Mamoru dare to do this?"
"Don't dare!" Usami Sadamitsu quickly glanced at the Akabi Cavalry. The murderous Takigawa Tokiyoshi stood beside Kira Yoshiki with a Suzuki spear. He could cut off his head with just one strike, so he bowed his head obediently.
The head shows submission.
Kira Yoshihi sneered and suddenly shouted: "Chibei listens to the order! Enter the city immediately!"
"Akabe enters the city!"
"Guard every mouth!"
"Those who dare to use swords and guns will be killed without mercy!"
The two banners of the Ashikaga Nibiki, loud shouts like giant thunders came one after another, the red warriors in blood armor suddenly moved with the Ashikaga white flag, and with the rumbling sound, groups of red warriors moved close to the Usami family
The warriors galloped past, carrying smoke and strong wind that made them stagger around. The warriors present were all shocked and pale.
"Is this Kira Akabi! He is truly the most powerful army in the world!"
"I heard that their robes are dyed red with human blood! The Akabi general standing next to the Zhenfu Palace is called Onitakigawa. He is a fierce general who wants to capture Naito Munekatsu alive and kill all the horns and tigersada in one ride!"
"I also caught Hojo Takahiro and Honjo Bancho!"
Facing the arrogant and domineering red cavalry flying past, Usami Sadamitsu kept his head lowered and moved. At this moment, he finally realized the overbearing power of power. It was a terrifying power that could not be compared with conspiracy. It was made of steel and blood.
The invincible legion carried frightening terrifying power, and for the first time in his life, he had doubts about his own life.
"Does it really make sense for me to do this? Like a mantis under a big car, will it end up being crushed to death? It's really frustrating!" Usami shook his head in disappointment, any conspiracy or trick would be defeated.
Turned into ashes under the overbearing force, he seemed to understand that he had made many mistakes.
Kira Yoshishi put away the bat fan and said proudly: "Suruga, you can go in!"
"Yes! I will hold the reins for His Highness!" Usami, who was very old but very strong, jumped up like a spring and personally came over to hold the reins for him as he walked towards the city. His attitude changed very quickly.
It is beyond the expectation of many people.
Takigawa Tokiyoshi smiled contemptuously and winked at Yamaoka Tokichō. The samurai of the Kira family looked down upon this chameleon-like samurai family. Although those samurai who stubbornly resisted the Kira family would eventually be hanged.
Everyone should give him some face, and he has different hobbies. The chameleon who rebels is different. Even if he surrenders to the Kira family, he will be discriminated against.
In the blink of an eye, the entire Biwa Island City was controlled by the Kira family's red cavalry. In addition to lances, they were also equipped with hammers, staffs, and scimitars. The five hundred horse warriors were also equipped with strong bows and cast-iron feather arrows. In terms of armament,
It was so sophisticated that it blinded the eyes of the Usami warriors. The galloping red cavalry still maintained an orderly formation. This riding skill and tacit cooperation were even more frightening.
Arriving at Ohiroma, which is not a wide space in Biwajima Castle, Usami Tōmanchu asked Kira Yoshiki to take the seat and said with a smile: "Everyone says that the Akabi cavalry of the Ashikaga clan is unparalleled in the world.
I really can’t believe it, now that I see it, it turns out that the divine horse is abnormal, and there is no one in Echigo who can compare with it!”
"Suruga! You should know why I'm here, and you should also know how angry my brother is, right?" Kira Yoshihiro sneered, and the Kira family warriors in the wide room also laughed.
Usami Sadamitsu's expression changed accordingly, from joy to bitterness and finally he sighed dejectedly: "I have no choice but to do it! I was abandoned by my former allies and hated by my colleagues in Echigo. The ideals I Sadamitsu fought for have vanished.
My goal in life seemed to be a huge mistake. So when the Takeda family’s messenger came to my door, I decided to raise the flag of rebellion without hesitation!”
Kira Yoshishi picked up the bat fan and shook it gently, as if he was thinking about a serious question. After a while, he suddenly said: "Are you so rebellious? Go out of the city and greet each other on the road, do not resist my family's control of Biwa Island City, and then do it openly
Sitting across from me and talking?"
"Yes! I believe that this is the only way to openly discuss all issues with the Zhenfu Palace. Before doing this, I definitely want to find out one question. Why has the Zhenfu Palace repeatedly rejected our submission?"
Usami Sadamitsu's confession was far beyond his expectation. He had originally thought that Usami Sadamitsu would have to make some preparations, but when he arrived outside Biwa Island City, he found that there was no movement at all in the city. The townspeople were living as usual, and the farmers were also busy with the new fields.
During the work of weeding and killing insects, the Kira family's red army showed no reaction at all, so they probably thought it was just a simple visit.
The townspeople and farmers near Biwa Island Castle were so stable, which showed that the so-called rebellion was only superficial, and they even just sent messengers to convey the news of the rebellion, without any intention of actual rebellion. After figuring out all the reasons, Kira Yoshitoki waved his hand and gave up.
The Akabi samurai released his alert posture, then smiled lightly and said, "Why do you think my family refused?"
"Because my weight is not enough? No! Is it because we, Tomoyo Tomoyo, do not meet the requirements of the Zhenfu Palace? It seems that there is such a factor..." Usami Samitsu thought as he stared at Kiragi's dull expression.
Having such a strong body at the age of nearly seventy is a small miracle in this era of lack of medical treatment. It is probably for this reason that the old man who should have retired long ago still has an old heart.
He is not old and can continue to fight for twenty years.
"Is it because the Jinfu Palace has never planned to accept us as retainers? But this is wrong! Isn't it inevitable to expand the family business territory with the ambition of the Jinfu Palace? Kitashinano quietly controls nearly half of the territory. This
No matter who has the means in his hands, it is something worth bragging about! What is the reason?" Usami Sadamon is not young, but his mind is very fast, and he came up with more than a dozen ideas in the span of a cup of tea.
Finally, they were classified and eliminated one by one.
"It's not easy to even think of this step. If you want to understand my thoughts, I'm still a little bit behind." Kira Yoshi had some new views on this old man, and said indifferently: "I'll just say it straight.
! I have no intention of touching the Nagao Retainers of Echigo. Otherwise, why would I still need you to serve? In three months, I could tear the Nagao Retainers to pieces, and within half a year, they would all join our banner. But why?
Don’t do this? Think about it carefully and you will understand!”
He had encountered similar problems many times, both internally and externally. Kira Yoshishi was unwilling to simply take away the Nagao family's foundation, but instead decided to inherit the Yue family after his eldest son was born.
The latter country's method serves as a buffer, which is the greatest it can do.
"Is this really so? The Zhenfu Palace has never thought of accepting me..." Usami shook his head in disappointment. Of course, with his wisdom, he knew that all his efforts were in vain.
Thinking of the many troubles he had been running around in the past few years, all in order to support the new mastermind and gain a new position and increase his knowledge and behavior. But in the end, he still got nothing. The old samurai actually burst into tears.
This sudden cry disrupted his original plan. Kira Yoshihi asked angrily: "Is Suruga trying to put on a show for my family? My family respects you as an elder, and we don't want you to act recklessly. It's best to put it away."
Your little thought!"
"I just felt so sad that I couldn't stop crying!" As expected, Usami Sadamitsu stopped crying. Takikawa Tokiichi turned from surprise to disdain. Then he glanced at the inactive eldest son Usami Sadamitsu and secretly said: "
No wonder this old man can even cry and act, is it because his son is too useless?"
Usami Sadamitsu has two sons and one daughter. The eldest son, Usami Minbu Shaocheng Sadakatsu, is twenty-five or six years old. He is just an ordinary samurai who is not good at literature and martial arts. He has not married a wife so far. He is really not doing well.
Well, the second son, Usami Sajiro Katsuyuki, is only in his early twenties, and his eyes are moving around as if he has some ideas.
However, this person has a very bad reputation. He doesn't know much about the military strategy passed down by the Usami family, but he has contracted the bad habit of sleeping in flowers and willows in the town. How can the Usami family's already not strong family background be able to withstand this?
The prodigal son's troubles, if not for his wife's pleading, Usami Sada would have wanted to drive away this bastard son.
The only daughter married Chisaka Keichika a few years ago to strengthen the relationship. I expected to find a reliable ally within the Echigo-Uesugi faction, but it turned out that this son-in-law did not give him the respect of his father-in-law at all. Instead, he had an estranged relationship with the Usami family.
, this time he sold his father-in-law without hesitation, but his relationship with Pingzi's real estate agent became increasingly close, and he almost made the old man angry to death.
Not long after, the old man began to cry again: "Family affairs are difficult! I will not marry until I am forty next year and have children. Now I am too old and incompetent to find a share of the inheritance for my children and grandchildren, and my two dogs are useless. Think about what I have done all these years."
It’s really painful to do so many things but achieve nothing!”
Really unable to bear the old man's cry, Kira Yoshi knocked on the table a little irritably, and said with a serious face: "I have some understanding of Suruga's situation. The reason why Suruga is in so much pain is that he is too eager for quick success and short-term gains and misses the mark."
Opportunities, people who cannot recognize themselves will never become strong. As a retainer of the Nagao family, you should be fair and abide by the law. It is stupid to always think about jumping up and down to attract attention."
"I understand..." Usami Sadamitsu seemed to realize that when he needed to explain, he decisively stopped crying and sat down.
He coughed lightly and said slowly in an authentic Kyoto accent: "I have a general understanding of the reasons and general situation of Suruga's rebellion. The so-called rebellion is a farce, but the bad impact caused by it is irreparable. Therefore, I have made a decision.
The following penalty decision is made: The Usami clan located on Biwa Island will be reduced to 50 machi steps and transferred to 110 machi steps of Yashiro Castle in Kawanakajima Island. It will take effect from now on. The transfer must be completed within one month. Biwa Island territory
Nagao Yashichiro Keimichi will take over."
"Why do you want to reduce our ban? Do you want to transfer our ban? Why!" Usami Katsuyuki suddenly jumped up and rushed toward Kira Yoshitoki. Before he could run a few steps, he was kicked by the highly alert Takigawa Tokimasu.
The whole person flew backwards two to three meters and fell at the door of the wide room, wailing in pain.
"Jiro!" Usami Sadakatsu hurriedly ran over to help his injured brother. This powerful and heavy kick hit the lower abdomen. With Takigawa Keijiro's height of 1.8 meters, the kick hit a small man of only 1.55 meters.
It's scary to think about it. This stubborn guy stood up in pain holding his stomach and seemed to want to rush over.
"Jiro, that's enough! Get out of here! Get out now!" Usami Sadamitsu angrily scolded his second son to get out of Ohiroma, because he had noticed the expression on Kira Yoshi's face when his second son rushed over.
He immediately became gloomy.
"Please Suruga, please be ready!" Kira Yoshitoki obviously had no intention of continuing to speak, so he hurriedly explained a few words before standing up and leaving.
Usami Sadamitsu hurriedly followed him out of Ohiroma, and asked sincerely: "Excuse me, Jinfu-den. I wonder if I can participate in Shinano's actions. I really want to cooperate with Jinfu-den! After all, I still have military skills.
It's of some use, please understand the mood of an old warrior!"
"Isn't Suruga going to make a meritorious service?" Kira Yoshitsune stopped, turned around and said to Usami Sadamitsu: "I transferred the Usami family there to give Suruga a chance to make a meritorious service. It's up to you whether you can seize it or not.
That’s it.”
"Thank you so much for your grace, Zhenfu-den! Thank you so much!" Usami Sadamitsu bowed down and watched Kiragi and the others go away.
Looking at the gradually disappearing figure, his father was still kneeling down and looking into the distance blankly. Usami Sadakatsu said angrily: "Father! Why don't you feel sad at all about the reduction or transfer of titles?
Biwa Island is the territory that generations of my Usami family have worked hard to manage!"
"Ignorance!" Usami Sadamitsu came to his senses, stood up slowly and straightened his back, glanced at the eldest son coldly, and grunted: "Katsuyuki must be careful before I hear that he goes out to let loose.
, don’t go back to this house again! This time, Zhenfudian was magnanimous and did not care, which is unexpected kindness. Our Usami family can’t afford to gamble next time, do you understand?”
Usami Sadamitsu was about to leave, but his eldest son hurriedly stood up and hurried forward and asked: "Father! You haven't answered my question yet! Why do we have to bear this kind of criticism in a humble manner? There is no rebellion in our Usami family at all.
, why should the seal be reduced or transferred..."
"Shut up!"
"Father!" Usami Sadakatsu was stunned by the loud roar.
"Use your brain more and think about why I am running up and down to fawn over the palace! From now on, you should stop running to your brother-in-law's house...I have forgotten and will forward a letter soon!" Usami Sadamitsu Mitsukoshi
Seeing his stupid son, he became angrier and couldn't help but cursed: "Your useless brother-in-law doesn't have such a look. He can only serve as a policeman in the formation with the lord, and he will live there without any military merits or rewards in his life.
Does he think I don’t know about his little tricks? He still wants to get close to the lord and climb up. How high can he climb? Is Saito Asanobu as high? Or Honjo Minoru as high? I think he is daydreaming.
Okay, just wishful thinking!"
"Father, how did you know that?" Usami Sadakatsu couldn't help but take two steps back. He had always thought that secretly interacting with his brother-in-law, Kei Chisaka, was a very secret thing. However, Usami Sadakatsu drank a gulp of it. He was so embarrassed and afraid.
He dared not look at the old man more and more.
"You're useless! Why did I give birth to two useless children like you! I'm so angry!" Usami tossed her full sleeves, turned around and left angrily.
Usami Sadakatsu hesitated for a moment, but still felt that it was more important to find out how to reduce his family's seal, so he pursued him relentlessly and shouted: "Father, you haven't answered the question yet!"
"You! Hey!" Usami Sadamitsu seemed to be at his wits end and could only sigh: "You're stupid! How did you get the knowledge of the land? Without merit, my Usami family will be marginalized sooner or later. Kakizaki Kei's family is more than 400 steps away.
Aren't you jealous of our territory? I had expected that the Zhenfu Palace would reduce the seal of my Usami family, but I never thought of transferring the seal to Kawanakajima. It is obvious that Wuwei Palace still wants to use my Usami family, otherwise you think that my family has
How can we resist? Even if the seal is removed, how can we resist?"
"Cage City..."
"You know Gongcheng. Can your Gongcheng be better than Hojo Castle? Can you be better than Hojo Takahiro in terms of military strength? Can your military strength be better than that of the Hojo Mori family? We can't compete! Even Hojo Takahiro was forced to surrender.
How can we capture the city?" Usami Sadamitsu lamented that he was so unlucky to have two sons, each one more stupid than the other.
"Then why are we still rebelling?" Usami Sadakatsu felt even more confused.
"Hojo Takahiro can go from rebellion to surrender and become a direct minister of the Kira family. Why can't our Usami family do the same? I don't have the capital of the Hojo family, but as long as I invite the town hall or the lord to Biwajima Castle, I am sure to achieve my goal! If the town house
If the palace comes in person, some land will be reduced as punishment.
But with the temper of Zhenfudian, I will not abandon my Usami family in vain. I have been operating in China and Vietnam for decades, and the network of relationships is complicated and deep-rooted. It is no joke! If the lord comes over, he will not even be exempted from the reduction of the seal, but only the follow-up
But my strategy failed to work. I was focused on the ambition of the palace, not on the lord’s conservative ways and self-worth!”
“What does self-worth mean?”
"Probably, it should be...that's what happened..." Usami Sadami yelled angrily: "This is a new word invented by Zhenfudian. If you ask me, who should I ask?" (To be continued, please search Piao Piao.
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