"Everyone, we are at a critical moment now. I hope you will bear with me if I am not polite. Keep confidentiality first." *** Uesugi personally came to the outside of the castle tower and introduced Imagawa Yoshimoto and Takeda Harunobu into the darkroom. The envoys of the Imagawa family and the Takeda family stayed in their respective accommodations to rest, while Kentaro Tasaki and Kansuke Yamamoto followed as their entourage.
"Survival is at stake..." Imagawa Yoshimoto felt that what *** Uesugi said was a bit "alarmist". Before entering the darkroom, he took a look at the scenery outside the castle tower - the Kanto Plain southeast of Hirai Castle, a scene of peaceful singing and dancing. The Uesugi family's Suzaku pattern is all within reach, so where is the embarrassment of "critical survival"? Isn't it true that only people who are surrounded by soldiers and trapped in an isolated city would say this?
"The words in charge of the palace are serious." Imagawa Yoshimoto comforted him, only to realize that he seemed to have called him by the wrong name - according to Taiyuan Xuezai, he should call Mr. Uesugi "Military Department", and then use himself to govern the department. His identity as a auxiliary overwhelms him, rather than claiming to be the guardian of the daimyo to meet the Kanto governor. But the words have been spoken, so forget it, Imagawa Yoshimoto continued: "Although your family is encountering some troubles at the moment, But Ueno and Shinano are still prosperous, and the Kanto daimyo respect your orders."
"Hey..." Mr. Uesugi just sighed when he heard this. He had no intention of defending, but replied obediently: "What His Highness Jibu said is true. Maybe I am too sensitive. It's just that the Hojo family is aggressive at the moment, and Musashi Every day and every night, territories fall and wealthy families betray, which is really worrying."
"The purpose of our trip is to solve the problem of the Hojo family." Takeda Harunobu said enthusiastically as he sat down: "It has taken three generations since the Hojo family invaded Kanto, and it has won the hearts of the people. Odawara Castle and Hakone Mountain are even stronger cities. Antenna. If a family fights alone, I am afraid it will be difficult to achieve results for decades. For the current plan, if we want to eradicate this clan from Guandong, we can only have all the martial arts families unite to surround and suppress this outsider who deceives the world and steals his reputation in one fell swoop. go out."
"What His Highness Ozen said is very true." *** Uesugi nodded again in agreement, "The Uesugi family has already planned this. They just regret that there has been deep resentment between the two Uesugi and the Kanto public, and there has been no opportunity for unity. The Yamauchi-Uesugi family would be very grateful if I could trouble you two to coordinate. If there is anything I can do to help, I would be very happy to help."
Both Imagawa Yoshimoto and Takeda Harunobu were a little surprised by this easy and simple development - they thought that Mr. Uesugi would rely on his status as the leader of Kanto to seek the leader status in the alliance, or to make the Imagawa family and The Takeda family expressed something - who would have thought that he would agree so readily and with a very low profile.
"I am just a mortal, not as talented as the two of them, so naturally I am embarrassed to point fingers." *** Uesugi once again promised Imagawa Yoshimoto and Takeda Harunobu: "You two have any plans, but please tell me. I'm all ears."
"Your Majesty, Your Highness, is being too modest." Imagawa Yoshimoto quickly thanked him.
"In that case, I will speak frankly." Takeda Harunobu leaned forward slightly and said straight to the point, "The Takeda family and the Uesugi family want to win over the Kanto daimyo and form a Hojo encirclement network. We will send troops to Kadong, and the Kanto coalition will send troops to Kagotsu. If Kagoshima Castle is lost, the connection between Izu, the home of the Hojo family, and Odawara Castle, the home of the Hojo family, will be in jeopardy. If Kawagoe Castle is lost, the entire Musashi and Sagami will be exposed to the allied forces. If the Hojo family cannot look after each other, they will be destroyed in a matter of seconds. .”
"Okay." *** Uesugi agreed again very readily, "It's up to you two, the Uesugi family will help you!"
After the secret conversation, everyone went back to rest. Kentaro Taro went to visit Kamiizumi Hidetsuna in his house. Ueizumi raised his hand and motioned for him to sit down. Kentaro Taro thanked him and sat down on Kamiizumi. Opposite Hidetsuna.
"You seem to have something to ask?" Ueizumi Hidetsuna could see Kentaro Tadashi's troubles.
"Well...I just met with the Lord Commander along with His Highness." Kentaro Tian Shen seemed to feel that it was inappropriate to make irresponsible remarks about Your Majesty, and said in a low voice hesitantly.
"Those who practice martial arts should not be afraid to speak out." Kamiizumi Hidetsuna frowned.
"Well...I think Guan Lingdian is a very sober and pragmatic person. He doesn't have the "high-minded but low-handed" style of those from famous families. He also looks quite simple, without extravagance and waste, which is worthy of the mountain.
The Uchi-Uesugi family is the head of the renaissance, why does Master say that the Yamauchi-Uesugi family has no future?" Kentaro Taro Shen asked doubtfully.
"The Guanling Palace is not what you imagined." Kamizumi Nobutsuna shook his head after hearing this.
"Huh? Could it be that you just made a gesture?"
"No, he is more sober and pragmatic than you think." Kamiizumi Hidetsuna took a long breath, picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and sighed helplessly: "Guarding the palace is not about smooth sailing and pampering, but about experience. He fought for the family governor and stood up in a sea of corpses and blood before inheriting the Yamauchi Uesugi family. He knew that the Uesugi family was in a very bad situation, and he also knew that the Uesugi family was facing challenges from all sides."
"So in the few years after he succeeded to the throne, he did not stay safely in the castle tower of Hirai Castle. Instead, he searched all over the Kanto land, visiting almost every castle and every important minister of the Uesugi family in Yamauchi. I’m afraid no one knows the situation of the Yamauchi-Uesugi family better than him.”
After Uizumi Hidetsuna said this, he stopped and looked at Kentaro Tazen with a meaningful look.
"Isn't this... very qualified, and can even be said to be an excellent household governor?" Kentaro Tian Shen asked in confusion.
"Yes, it is precisely because he is so good that he clearly realized that the Yamauchi-Uesugi family was rotten to the core from top to bottom and there was no way to save it." Hidetsuna Uizumi laughed twice, "To put it simply He said that he is a complete pessimist. He believes that the Yamauchi-Uesugi family is hopeless. Forcing changes will only make it disintegrate faster, and lingering will allow the Yamauchi-Uesugi family to survive for a few more years. So he thought What he is thinking about is not how to revitalize the Yamauchi Uesugi family, but how to find a dignified exit for the famous family that has existed for hundreds of years. For example, he is thinking about whether to transfer the family name and family crest to the Hitachi Satake family and the Etsu family. The Nagao family."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Huh?" Kentaro Tian Shen was shocked by this answer.
"Yes, such negative emotions have also affected the retainers of the Yamauchi Uesugi family. Many young retainers are full of enthusiasm and want to revive the family, but they are driven intolerable by the frustration of being in charge of the main hall, and many of them have defected to his family. Many of the old ministers who were dawdling around were just living in the same position, so naturally they were too lazy to get involved and became even more degenerate. Among the whole family, only His Highness Shinano (Nagano Yamasa) was probably the only one who still had the motivation. While trying to maintain the rule of the family, he did his best. He tried his best to persuade the leader of the main hall to get back on its feet, but nothing has changed after many years. He doesn’t fight for anything, he doesn’t snatch anything, he just sits back and waits for the inevitable demise of the Yamauchi Uesugi family.”
"So you don't need to be surprised by the sobriety of the person in charge of the main hall, and you don't need to be surprised by his obedience. For him, every decision he makes is just adding a chapter in the history of the Yamauchi-Uesugi family. It seems that
This family is still struggling even when they are at the end of their rope. But no matter what he does, he does not have any hope of winning, he just wants to do his best. Therefore, he will never become a reliable ally."
At the same time, in Honwai's hotel, Imagawa Yoshimoto was just about to clean up and go to bed, but Takeda Harunobu called him to his room. Imagawa Yoshimoto was originally preparing to have sex with Ginkgo in a new environment, pursuing something
The excitement, but being interrupted so rudely, not only made him extremely resentful.
Before he could complain to Takeda Harunobu, he found that there was another person sitting in Takeda Harunobu's room - Nagano Yamasa who had received Imagawa Yoshimoto and others in the morning. The latter and Takeda Harunobu were both dressed in formal clothes, but Jean was wearing pajamas.
Imagawa Yoshimoto is a bit unsociable - but at this point, shouldn't he be sleeping in the bedroom?
"Your Highness Shinano?" Imagawa Yoshimoto then also sat down, nodded to Nagano Yamasa and said, "It's so late, but do you have anything important to discuss?"
"Your Highness Jibu, I'm sorry to bother you." Nagano Ye was bowing respectfully in accordance with the formal etiquette of the samurai family. "There are some things that were not discussed clearly during the day, so I have to explain them clearly when your two highnesses are free."
"Didn't you finish talking to the governor during the day?" Takeda Harunobu added lukewarmly.
"A warrior, please speak frankly. There is nothing to avoid, so I will say it directly." Nagano Yasumasa no longer meant to continue to be polite, but said directly in a deep voice: "My lord has long lost his fighting spirit and spirit, but our retainers are still
He will risk his life to protect the interests of the Uesugi family. Whatever the Lord did not do,
This retainer will handle it."
"What do you mean, Your Majesty Shinano?" Takeda Harunobu knew that there was going to be a tough fight, so he asked with a smile.
"Imagawa and Takeda will send troops to Kadō first, and then the Uesugi family will take action." Nagano Yasumasa couldn't help but darken his face, "Even if Kadō is lost, the Hojo family will still be able to defend Hakone and Nirayama. If Kawagoe Castle is lost,
, the entire Musashi and Sagami will fall apart. The Hojo family will give priority to saving that side. Don't you two Your Highnesses not know this? They talk about sending troops at the same time. In fact, they hope that the Kanto Dai will attract the attention of the Hojo family for you, and let them
You can swallow up the east of the river."
"What did His Highness Shinano say? Allies should help each other, so how could they cause trouble before the war even started?" Imagawa Yoshimoto was a little troubled by Nagano Yasumasa's straightforward and rude statement.
"After all, this is a major matter that affects the life and death of the family. How can we let it go in a friendly manner? Even if we are at odds, we must protect the interests that the Uesugi family should have." Nagano Yasumasa was indifferent to Imagawa Yoshimoto's words and continued simply.
Authentic: "The Uesugi family has long been rotten. It is no better than the Imagawa family and the Takeda family. Every mobilization is risky, and commanding on the battlefield is even more difficult. I am afraid that I will not be able to fight with the main force of the Hojo family in the field. So you are the only one who can send troops to lure away Hojo."
Only the main force, the Uesugi family, will raise their troops to respond."
