Seeing Uesugi Teruhora's indignation, Yoshigoshi Shiba said helplessly.
"It's useless to be anxious. I had already guessed that these people would change their direction when the wind came, but I really didn't expect them to move so quickly.
But don't worry, these people in Ueno country can't make any waves. Our army is in Numata Territory, in Sano Territory, sandwiching Ueno Country in one direction to the north and one to the east.
Who dares to swallow up our benefits?
The samurai family in Ueno just want to get a head start so they can bargain with us later. Whether they can occupy the land they grab is up to you and me.
The real trouble is in the east, in the south, in places beyond our reach. How are you going to deal with the relationship with the Satomi family, the Satake family, and the Utsunomiya family?"
Yoshigan Shiba didn't care what the samurai families of Ueno and Musashi did. Echigo's army sent troops to Kanto just to go south and wipe out these places. The only way for the local samurai families to go was to kneel and lick.
The really complicated thing is how to deal with the five kingdoms martial arts families of Dongfang Nan, namely Shiyao, Hitachi, Xiazong, Shangzong, and Anfang.
The main battlefield between the Hojo family and the Echigo army is the Ueno Musashi Sagami Three Kingdoms. How do you smooth out the relationship between the other five kingdoms in the Guan Hachishu region?
Sometimes, Teru Uesugi is a rich second-generation man with a bad temper. He can be impulsive and ignore it, which can easily offend people to death. I have something to say in front of me, so I want to give her a heads up.
These five countries are divided into two countries in the East and three countries on the Boso Peninsula, and their situations are different.
The two samurai families of Shimono and Hitachi are known as the Oriental People of the Kanto Plain. They are alienated from the core area and are more like a pass-through station for the samurai regime to develop into the Ou land in the northeast.
When the Kamakura shogunate went north to open up the land of Ou, Ueno Hitachi and Ueno were used as their logistics base. In fact, the local samurai's eyes had always been inertially heading north, and they even coveted the southern Ou basins.
Although the Sano Territory currently occupied by Yoshigan Shiba and Terutora Uesugi also belongs to Shimono Province. However, the Ashikaga Territory and Sano Territory on the west side of the Ashio Mountains are actually closer to the samurai family of Ueno Province.
Sano Territory is the gateway from Shimono to the core area of the Kanto Plain. How to deal with the relationship between Uesugi Teruhora and the Oriental People and whether they can get their support will have a far-reaching impact.
As for the Boso Peninsula Sankuni, the Satomi family of Anbo Country had long wanted to break out of the peninsula and invade the core area of the Kanto Plain.
However, her family was not strong enough and could not defeat the Hojo family. The Satomi family was placed under the rank of General-in-Chief. There were repeated frictions between the two countries and they retreated to Anbo Country several times.
This time, taking advantage of the great victory of the Echigo army, the great names such as Satomi, Satake, and Utsunomiya were all seeking public benefit for their own benefit, exterminating local samurai families who had pledged their support to the Hojo family, and taking the opportunity to expand territory for their own families.
This is where Teruhora Uesugi's sense of injustice lies.
There was a bloody battle between the Echigo army and the Hojo army. Although they won a big victory, the losses were not small. The Kanto samurai who were waiting on the sidelines went down to pick peaches at this time. Did they think that she, the new Kanto leader, was a fool?
The slogan of attachment was shouted loudly, and Uesugi Teruhu had an additional 100,000 troops under his command. But no one saw it, and they were all trying to grab territory near their own territory.
Terutora Uesugi snorted and said.
"Their alliance letter has arrived, but it's actually an alliance letter? These people are really going too far!"
What Terutora Uesugi wants is an oath of allegiance. She is the leader of the Kanto region and the second-largest person in the Kanto system. For a group of local daimyo to ally with her is a humiliation in itself.
Sibo Yiyin frowned.
"What's their reason? Are these people really not afraid of your anger?"
Teru Uesugi sneered.
"They are smart, and of course they won't give me a chance to get angry.
These people plausibly said that I had not completed the succession ceremony at Kamakura Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and that there were some deficiencies in the procedures, so it was not appropriate to present the oath at this time.
Are you asking me to forgive you? I forgive her father!"
When Shiba Yoshigan saw Uesugi Teruhora swearing, he rolled his eyes at her, but he understood her anger in his heart.
These Kanto warriors are very slippery and will never engage in direct confrontation with you. They will just use various rules and traditions to fend off you.
As long as your knife has not been put to their necks, they will dare to deal with you. But if your knife is really put to her heart, these people will kneel faster than anyone else.
It was indeed a good plan for them to deal with Terutora Uesugi by using program defects. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is in Kamakura, and Kamakura is in Sagami Country, the headquarters of the Hojo family.
If Terutora Uesugi can really defeat the Hojo family, he will hold a succession ceremony at Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine. These people will definitely run faster than anyone else and rush over as soon as possible to express their loyalty.
They are a bunch of scoundrels, no wonder Shang Huihu was so angry that he used foul language.
Sibo Yiyin said in a deep voice.
"Then what are you going to do?"
Uesugi Teruhu glanced at him and said.
"Do you think I'm stupid? Victory is in sight, so of course I will endure this tone.
The Hojo family has lost all its elite, and I don't need the help of these people. As long as they can suppress the samurai who are close to the Hojo family in various places and stop causing trouble, that will be the greatest help to me.
What I really want to conquer is the Ueno Musashi two samurai families, and take over the Sagami country of the Hojo family. As for the other five countries, the future is long, everyone will wait and see."
Shiba Yoshigan looked at Uesugi Teruhora in surprise. Over the past two years, she has become more and more mature, and she has learned to tolerate even her pride.
Of course Terutora Uesugi had to endure it. When she thought about whether she could marry Shiba Yoshigan because of the Kanto Raiders, she had to endure it even if she broke her teeth.
Those who achieve great things do not stick to trivial matters. Their righteousness and ambition should not be underestimated.
Sibo Yiyin didn't know her dirty thoughts, otherwise he would have to spit. At this time, he applauded her.
"His Majesty Uesugi is admirable for his humility. There is a lot to be done in Kanto."
Terutora Uesugi smiled slightly and said.
"Actually, there are some people who know the truth. Harusuke Kada, leader of Furukawa, sent an oath of allegiance."
"Um?"
Yoshigan Shiba was quite surprised, Teru Uesugi laughed.
"It's all thanks to you, Mr. Qianxin, that she knows people like this."
"I?"
"good.
On the day of the war, the Hojo clan fled the battlefield in a hurry and took a detour from Furukawa Castle to return to Musashi Country.
In order to get through the border, she pretended to be victorious and returned, using the royal flag you lost on the battlefield to deceive Harusuke Kada into trusting her, and fled back to Kawagoe Castle.
Afterwards, Kada Harusuke was terrified. She seemed to have said a lot of compliments in front of Hojo Ushimasa and made some inappropriate jokes about your imperial flag.
Now the truth is revealed, Furukawa Castle is located southeast of Sano Territory, not far from you. It is said that people were so frightened at Furukawa Castle that they suddenly fell seriously ill and were bedridden."
Terutora Uesugi told Harusuke Kada's joke, but Yoshigan Shiba sensed a hint of exculpation in it.
he said.
"This Harusuke Kada is really outspoken, making people laugh and cry. But this is not a big mistake. Is His Highness Uesugi trying to intercede for her?"
Making fun of Yuqi, this matter can be big or small, it only depends on Sibo Yiyin's thoughts.
There are rumors in the local area, but sometimes there is nothing to care about. You can't just say a word and send an army in. Who will provide the money and food?
But Kada Harusuke was unlucky, Furukawa leader was by his side, and Echigo's army could come from Sano leader at any time to kill him and raise an army to hold him accountable.
The Echigo samurai family came to the Kanto Plain just to grab territory. If you complain, the whole family will die. The territory is just left for us to share.
Kada Harusuke immediately presented the oath to Uesugi Teruhu, which scared him to death. But Uesugi Teruo really needed her.
Terutora Uesugi smiled sheepishly and complimented.
"There is no wiser person than Lord Kenshin. I really want to protect Harusuke Kada. Her letter not only mentions allegiance, but also apologizes to me for the succession ceremony of Ashikaga Yoshiji."
When Terutora Uesugi said this, Yoshihiro Shiba understood. It turned out that Harusuke Kada wanted to use this to pass the test.
The Kanto region has been in turmoil for more than a hundred years, and the Kamakura Ashikaga family has already moved its base from Kamakura to Furukawa Castle, using the Furukawa Territory as its base to influence the core area of the Kanto Plain.
The previous Kantō shogun defeated Kawagoe Castle and was captured by the Hojo family and taken to Sagami country. He died in an unknown manner. As a result, the Furukawa leader was represented by Harusuke Kada.
The Kada family is a retainer of Kamakura Ashikaga, and has held the position of memorial speaker for generations and is responsible for etiquette. The particularity of this position has also made the Kada family prosperous for a long time.
When Harusuke Kada talked about the ceremony, he ostensibly felt guilty for helping Ashikaga Yoshiji succeed to the throne. In fact, he was hinting to Terutora Uesugi, I am still useful, and I am willing to be used by you.
Ashikaga Yoshiji was the Kanto shogun supported by Hojo Ujiyasu. Her succession ceremony held at Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura was presided over by Harusuke Kada, a memorialist of the Kamakura Ashikaga family.
According to tradition, the Kanto governor recognized by the Kanto shogunate will also hold a succession ceremony at Kamakura Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and this ceremony will be indispensable for Kada Harusuke.
The society of the Wu family values profits, and this group of profit-seeking Ji warriors also have their own uneasiness about their persistence in etiquette.
The Wu family's regime, which is based on the rule of force, is very unstable. Whoever has a strong fist will be justified. But the more this is the case, the more the Wu family pays attention to etiquette, perhaps out of subconscious self-protection.
When a family is in decline, there is a layer of etiquette window paper to protect it. At least it will not be too bloody and ugly, and there will be dignity between each other.
Terutora Uesugi's position as Kanto Governor was recognized by the Yamauchi Uesugi family's adoptive mother, the Shogun of Kyoto, and it was justifiable.
But Kanto has its own system, and Kanto and Kansai have despised each other since ancient times. If Teruhora Uesugi doesn't go through this process, it will be difficult to truly gain the support of the Kanhachishu samurai family.
Just like this time, although the Gokoku Samurai recognized her as the leader of Kanto, they still used her incomplete procedures as an excuse to only form alliances but not allegiance, leaving Uesugi Teruhu furious and helpless.
Therefore, Uesugi Terutora needs to complete the entire process and leave the Kanto samurai family speechless. This requires the assistance of Harusuke Hadena and even Ashikaga Yoshiji.
Shiba Yiyin thought for a while and asked.
"Do you want to go to Kamakura to complete the ceremony?"
Teru Uesugi shook his head.
"It's not the time yet, we need to sort out the two countries of Ueno and Musashi first, and then talk about Sagami Country.
But for Ashikaga Yoshiji and Haden Harusuke, we can make some arrangements first."
Shiba Yiyin nodded and understood.
Uesugi Terutora seems to want to recognize Ashikaga Yoshiji, the pseudo-Kanto general who led the Hojo army to collapse did not do much harm to the Echigo army, but made a great contribution.
Terutora Uesugi is willing to give her a way out, which is a win-win situation politically.
Ashikaga Yoshiji is the descendant of the previous Kanto shogun, and the succession ceremony was held at Kamakura Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Her identity is actually difficult to overturn.
Echigo had previously denounced her as a pseudo-Kanto general. That was because she was in the hands of the Hojo family and appointed Hojo Ujiyasu as the governor of Kanto.
It was impossible for Terutora Uesugi to admit her, as admitting her would be a slap in the face. Moreover, she broke the rule that non-Uesugi family members were not allowed to take charge of Kanto, so she was criticized in the first place.
But today is different from the past. After capturing Ashikaga Yoshiji, admitting her as a Kanto general would bring more benefits than harm to the Echigo side, so it is completely feasible to consider.
If she is willing to return from her lost ways, she is willing to stand up for Uesugi Teruhora. And then Harusuke Kada completes the entire succession ceremony at Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine, and Uesugi Teruhora, the leader of Kanto, will truly stand firm.
Of course Shiba Yoshigan is willing to help Uesugi Teruhora, but the matter may not be that simple, he said.
"Kada Harusuke can repent and be willing to go back to the right path. I can give her a chance to forgive her for her rudeness.
It's just Ashikaga Yoshiji, will she accept your kindness?"
Harusuke Kada's side was a minor issue. Yoshihiro didn't care about it and the matter was over. However, Ashikaga Yoshiji was in trouble.
Now she is determined to keep her mouth shut, refuse any communication, and play her role as a mighty and unyielding Kanto general.
Ashikaga Yoshiji was raised by Hojo Ujiyasu single-handedly. If she were defeated and captured and then turned to Uesugi Teruhora, she would be laughed to death by the Kanto samurai.
The reputation of the Kamakura Ashikaga family was in disgrace, and her own status as a Kanto shogun was already unstable, and no one was willing to admit it.
After ensuring that Echigo did not have the idea of exterminating his own body, Ashikaga Yoshi began to toughen his attitude in order to continue his political life.
This pseudo-Kanto general who curled up like a pricking hedgehog really put Terutora Uesugi in a bit of a dilemma, she said.
"If she still refuses to cooperate, should we kill her to sacrifice the flag and support another Kwantung general?"
Sibo Yiyin shook his head and said.
"After all, she is the daughter of the previous Kanto shogun, and she held the succession ceremony at Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine. If we kill her outside the battlefield, it will always attract some criticism.
The martial arts families in Guandong can stir up three waves even if there is no wind. If I give them a little excuse, they will cause trouble and bargain with us.
Besides, if you kill the Ashikaga Yoshiji, the Kamakura Ashikaga family's immediate family will be cut off. Whoever you support to rise to power will not be able to convince the public, which will be another trouble."
If you can avoid killing people, it is best not to kill people.
Shiba Yiyin knew very well that in this samurai society where blood and family ties were used to connect the ruling class, connections and backgrounds were far more powerful than swords and guns.
Knives and guns can kill, and so can people's hearts. A cold shot from behind is more difficult to guard against than a sharp blade in front of you.
If you can't do anything absolutely, don't do it. Giving others a way out is also giving yourself a way out. Blood politics, human relations and society, killing people is worse than killing the heart.
Teruhora Uesugi looked unhappy, gasped twice, and Yoshigan Shiba smiled.
"Don't worry, I'll talk to Ashikaga Yoshiji privately and maybe I can persuade her."
Teruhora Uesugi glanced at him suspiciously and advised in a vague way.
"Mr. Qianxin, please don't accommodate her. This idiot is not worth your nonsense with her."
Terutora Uesugi had a worried look on his face, and he almost wrote the words "Don't use honey traps" written on his face.