After that, Kakizaki Keike couldn't hold it any longer and took the lead in asking questions. The person she asked was Naoe Kanetsugu, who had just brought the news last night.
"How did the Hojo family get the news of Miyoshi's rebellion?"
Naoe Kanetsu said thoughtfully.
"Perhaps it came from the Tokaido trade route?
The Hojo family occupies the gold mines of Izu Province. A large part of the family's military expenses are spent on Izu gold to purchase military supplies from Sunpu Castle, and they have a good relationship with the Tokaido caravan.
Miyoshi's regicide has shocked recent times and will make the world boil sooner or later. It is not surprising that the Hojo family can get this news."
The Hokuriku Road trade route was under the control of the Shiba family. The news reached Echigo Naoetsu, and the two men rushed to report the news.
Odawara Castle is close to the Tokaido trade route, so even though the news was received later than the Shiba family, the distance for it to be transmitted back to the family was closer.
Both sides got the news at the same time last night. Although this is a coincidence, it can be explained. The question now is, should we admit the news?
Hojo Ujiyasu was the first to announce the news, causing the Kwantung Allied soldiers to panic. Now the Kanto military family's eyes are fixed on the Echigo side.
If Terutora Uesugi and Yoshigan Shiba admit it, Ujiyasu Hojo can use this to break a corner, and the siege of Odawara Castle may be solved.
Retaking the Kyoto shogunate and avenging Ashikaga Yoshiteru is the first priority of Yoshigan Shiba as an important minister of the shogunate and the fiancé of Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
Hojo Ujiyasu has stated that the Hojo family is willing to do their part to avenge the general. Will Shiba Yoshigan accept this olive branch? Is Uesugi Terutora willing to cooperate?
If Yoshihiro Shiba hadn't taken the initiative to have a frank meeting with Terutora Uesugi last night, the two sides would have reached a compromise. Hojo Ujiyasu's conspiracy might have succeeded in clarifying the differences between the two parties.
Shiba Yoshigan secretly thought it was a fluke, and he glanced at Terutora Uesugi with lingering fear.
Fortunately, the matter was settled yesterday. If it had been delayed until today and Hojo Uji Yasuichi had interfered with it, it would have been hard to say what the consequences would have been if Terutora Uesugi had such a bad temper.
Yiyin sighed.
"No matter where Hojo Ujiyasu got the news, what she said is indeed the truth. I originally wanted to hide it from the Kanto samurai for the time being and announce it after we have the arrangements in place.
Now it seems that we have no choice but to move forward.”
It's impossible not to admit it. Ashikaga Yoshiteru did die in Kyoto. If Yoshiki Shiba denies this today and the truth comes out later, it will severely damage his image.
Yiyin's strength is insufficient, barely more than 200,000 koku in recent times. The control of the Kanto Palace is still too weak. It is possible to drive these warrior families to pursue profit, but it is not yet known whether it can be turned into their own strength.
His weak strength can compete with big names such as the Rokkaku family, the Miyoshi family, the Hojo family, the Takeda family, and the Uesugi family, and he relies on the characters of the warriors and Giri.
Being invincible is the confidence to speak, and benevolence, justice and trustworthiness are the capital of negotiation.
Agreements between daimyo are all maintained with fists, and if they fall out, they fall out. Although Yoshigami's image of giri is often ridiculed by outsiders as a husband's benevolence, it is not without its benefits.
Who doesn't like an honest ally? Yiyin, who is famous for his trustworthiness, is a fool who can make people sleep at ease.
Family background, bloodline, temperament, and experience, these things make up Yiyin's personality, which makes him successful but also limits him.
If he does not admit the Kyoto Incident, he will directly kick Hojo Ujiyasu's conspiracy back. Even if he later explains that he did not know about it, there are so many eyes inside and outside that he will not be blind.
Integrity is a luxury product in troubled times. One lie will be interpreted as countless times, directly destroying one's golden brand.
What's more, this lie also involves his fiancée who died tragically. His benevolent and righteous persona is likely to collapse directly. This risk is not worth taking.
Yoshihiro confessed that he wanted to announce it, Uesugi Teruhora asked.
"What happens after the announcement? Are we going to accept the loyalty of the Hojo family?"
The Uesugi retainers looked at their master in surprise. They did not expect that Uesugi Teruhora would accept it calmly.
Hojo Ujiyasu offers an olive branch, and if Yoshigan Shiba accepts it, the Uesugi family will suffer the most.
The Echigo samurai family was estranged from Konkyu. They didn't care that Ashikaga Yoshiteru was cut into several pieces. What they wanted was the land of the Kanto Plain.
The Hojo family is dying, and they only need one last shudder to send her family on their way. Recently, the samurai dogs have bitten the dog's hair, and they have done something to the Echigo samurai family?
Facing their questioning looks, Uesugi Teruhu didn't even look at her. She believed in Shiba Yoshigan.
This young man's greatest ability is to ease everyone's conflicts of interest and drive them to take the path he wants to see.
Of course, Yoshihiro noticed the dissatisfaction of the Uesugi retainers and had already thought of a plan to deal with it, he said.
"The scale of Odawara Castle far exceeds our imagination. It is inconvenient to attack by force and can only be besieged.
The first snowfall last night made me very worried. The snow season is here and whether the water supply lines behind us will freeze over.
The strategic goal of capturing Odawara Castle and subjugating the Hojo family in one fell swoop is no longer realistic, so what we need to consider now is to maximize the benefits and end this year’s journey perfectly.”
Yoshigan's words were high and mighty, but he could not satisfy the Uesugi retainers.
Kakizaki Keie gave Saito Asanobu a look, hoping that she would come forward and ask for specific countermeasures. However, Saito Asanobu silently looked away and pretended to be dead to the end.
When Yiyin came to Kanto, the first thing he did was to direct China and Vietnam to counter the rebellion.
At that time, Saito Asanobu didn't know how powerful this Odaisho was, and his attitude was quite unruly. Later, she was dealt with in a very embarrassed manner by Yoshihiro, and from then on she was very timid and did not dare to show her thorns.
Seeing her cowardice, Kakizaki Kage was very angry, but if he really wanted to step forward, he was worried in his heart. The Imperial Palace was so magnificent that who wanted to be the one who wanted to scold her?
The two of them looked at Naoe Kanetsugu on the side at the same time, which made her feel frightened. Echigo and these military bosses were so shameless that they would bully their juniors.
But under the fierce looks from the two men, Naoe Kanetsugu had no choice but to step out and discuss it.
Someone must come forward to ask clearly about the interests of the Uesugi samurai group. Naoe Keetsuna and Naoe Kanetsugu, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, have many contacts with the Kanto Palace and have a good relationship with the Imperial Palace. If she doesn't ask, who will?
Naoe Kanetsugu bowed bravely and asked respectfully.
"Otaisuo, do we have to withdraw our troops?
In fact, the Hojo Territory is rich and the Kwantung Allied Forces have plundered a lot of military supplies. Even if the winter snow causes logistical supply difficulties, it is not impossible to support them.
The Hojo family is now at the end of their rope, and they are suffering from the tiger's death instead of being killed. Is it a pity to retreat at this time?"
After Naoe Kanetsu finished speaking, she kowtowed to the ground and broke out in a cold sweat. Although her words were subtle, she still questioned your Majesty's decision and was suspected of being disrespectful.
Yoshigan didn't care. If he wanted to retreat smoothly, it was not enough to just deal with Terutora Uesugi. He had to solve the doubts of the Uesugi retainers, so he was happy to explain.
he said.
"There are two problems with your idea.
First, does the heavy snow and ice really have no impact on us?
The Kwantung Allied Forces robbed the Hojo family territory and forged a deep hatred with the Sagami local samurai family. Why should we share this bloody supply?
Our goal is to capture the territory of the Hojo family. The samurai here hate us. What good will it do to us in ruling this land in the future?
Moreover, Echigo had its own supplies and never asked for the seizures from the Kwantung Allied Forces. Will they be dissatisfied if they are suddenly asked to hand over supplies? Will it lead to more trouble?
Secondly, is the Hojo family running out of money?
Odawara Castle was besieged, and our army seemed to have the upper hand. But the walls of the castle were high and thick, and the outer walls extended to the seaside. The Hojo family had no shortage of supplies, and people were at peace. How long would it take to besiege such a huge city?
It is impossible for us to cross Odawara Castle and attack Izu Country, which is more mountainous and easier to defend. Behind the Hojo family, Izu Country has a steady stream of supplies imported from the sea.
How much patience do these ragtag groups like the Kwantung Allied Forces have to besiege Odawara Castle with us? One month? Three months? Half a year?
I'm afraid that before spring comes, these Kanto warriors who have had enough loot will find excuses to retreat and run back to their own territories to participate in spring plowing.
Since it is destined to be impossible to defeat the Hojo family in one go, why not take advantage of their compromise to gain more benefits and lay the foundation for the next conquest.
Just because we have withdrawn our troops does not mean that we will not come again. The situation in Kanto has been decided, and most of the Kanto samurai families have abandoned the Hojo family. Her family can only guard their own territory and defend against our attacks again and again.
Today's retreat is for us to accumulate strength and capture the Hojo family with smaller losses in the future.
Besides, we have fought hard all autumn and gained a lot. Instead of enduring this useless winter under Odawara Castle, it is better to go back early to calculate the rewards for military merit and distribute the harvest to the meritorious ministers."
Yiyin spoke for a long time, and only a few wise and courageous bosses nodded in approval. But when he changed the topic and talked about the reward, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became heated.
Most of the Wu family are short-sighted and go out to fight just for rewards. Who would be willing to shivering with cold in a tent on the front line in the middle of winter to be rewarded by returning to the army and return home with benefits? This saying is very popular.
Terutora Uesugi was standing beside him, and he couldn't help but sigh when he saw how Yoshigin stirred up the hearts of the Hime warriors with just a few words.
Shiba Yiyin understands people's hearts very well.
The scene was so lively that the big bosses of the Uesugi family did not dare to stop the Hime warriors from eagerly awaiting their return to the army to share the credit. Moreover, they themselves had a share, so they still took the lion's share.
Without Uesugi Teruhora to stand in the way, Yoshigami was able to play around with these people and manipulate them into his hands. He was really a deadly male goblin.
Naoe Kanetsugu, who represented the Uesugi retainers, was calm, she bowed and asked.
"What does the Odaisho mean by letting the Hojo family go temporarily?"
Yiyin shook his head and said.
"Hojo Ujiyasu wants to use justice to silence me, but it's not that easy to get through.
I do have to go back to Koto to settle some personal matters, but before I go back, I will also make arrangements for the follow-up of the Kanto Strategy.
We need time to digest this autumn's harvest and accumulate strength to prepare for the next expedition."
Yiyin speaks impeccably.
He didn't look like there was a fire in the backyard, and he rushed back to put out the fire in a hurry. His tone was that there was a little friction at home, and he was calm enough to just press the button and get it over with.
Based on his past record, this tone is not too big, and the concubines also think it is reasonable.
The brave Echigo samurai were all afraid of this Odaisho. How could those soft-footed shrimps in recent times be his opponents?
The most important thing is that the Kanto Strategy has not been delayed due to the Miyoshi Rebellion and the Kyoto Incident. It is still progressing step by step. Yoshihiro Shiba promised that his private affairs will not affect the interests of the Echigo samurai family.
Just when Zhu Ji was smiling, Yiyin suddenly hit the document with a heavy palm, pouring a huge basin of cold water on the warm atmosphere.
Everyone was looking at him inexplicably, wondering what he meant. Yiyin looked at his palms that were red due to excessive exertion and said slowly.
"Aren't you happy? You're going home soon, and you're going to get the reward you deserve.
This makes me sad, do you know why? Because my fiancée died, the whole world of the samurai lost Ashikaga Shogun and Optimus Prime, but no one felt sad.
This scares me.
I am not worried about the chaos in Kyoto, or the regicide of the Three Good Rats, who will surely die a good death. I am not worried about the future of the shogunate either. Order will eventually defeat chaos, and everything will return to peace.
I am afraid of this troubled world, this world where flies and dogs live in harmony and are only interested in profit.
The world of the Wu family is the world of all of us Wu families. If we are ignorant and don't take it for granted, we will be the ones who suffer in the end.
The death of General Ashikaga cannot make you feel sad or scared. Ask yourself, is this really right?
The world is in chaos, and even Ashikaga Shogun is not immune. How can you and other ants live in peace? The worst order is better than the best chaos.
I hope that our world is a world where right and wrong can be distinguished, but now there is a voice in my ears telling me that no one in this world desires justice and cares about righteousness.
General Ashikaga died in the battle in Kyoto, and the Miyoshi rebellion was arrogant and domineering. You can still laugh, what on earth is going on in this world?
Even if I sacrifice myself and die in Kyoto, I will tell everyone that there are still people in this world who care about justice, justice, and Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
The direct descendants of the Genji family in Hanoi have not yet perished, and the righteousness of the world has not yet been extinguished. The righteousness of the Wu family still exists, the order of the Wu family still exists, and this world is still the world of our Wu family!
In order for our descendants to live in a world with faith, justice and righteousness, I must go back.
May justice always abide and righteousness endure forever.”
After Yiyin finished speaking, he silently closed his eyes.
Afterwards, all Ji warriors in the audience kowtowed to the ground and expressed their high respect to him. The warrior family valued profit over righteousness, but they also longed for righteousness and valued etiquette.
Social order, embodied in laws and rules, is the bottom line to protect the weak. Laws and rules can be unfair and can be revised, but they must exist. Without laws, there is no bottom line.
The operation of society must have an effective order to protect the weak and resist the endless greed of the strong. The weak must not be eaten up and wiped clean, but a little room for survival must be left for the weak.
No one will be strong forever, and even if someone is, her descendants may become weak. Therefore, order is the cornerstone of stable social development.
Although Shiba Yiyin, the defender of order in the martial arts family, was faltering in reality, in spirit he could make everyone feel ashamed and respectful.
All the ladies present, whether they were from the Kanto Palace or the Uesugi retainers group, all shouted sincerely.
"Royal station! Onboard! Royal platform! Prosperous military fortune!"