Hojo Genan knew that Uesugi Teruhora couldn't kill him. Because Yoshigan Shiba stopped him, preventing Echigo from falling into diplomatic passivity.
The tougher she is here, the more she proves that her previous humiliation was a ploy by the Hojo family. The more she can clear away the contempt the Kanto samurai family has for the Hojo family because of this matter.
Family name and prestige are intangible assets, which should be cherished and not wasted wantonly.
Internal affairs, military affairs, diplomacy, in the final analysis, they are all about fighting for their own interests.
Some interests are visible and tangible, so we must fight for them. Some interests are invisible and intangible, but we cannot give up.
Shiba Yoshigami signaled Uesugi Teruhora to be calm and said something himself.
"Lord Hojo, are you here just to demonstrate?"
Hojo Genan said solemnly.
"I never meant this, I came here with the sincerity of the Hojo family.
I have already written to Odawara Castle to explain the situation here and ask my Lord to come to Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine in person to discuss peace with Uesugi-dono."
Yiyin raised his eyebrows and said in surprise.
"Your Highness Hojo Ujiyasu is coming?"
Hojo Genan shook his head and said.
"The Imperial Palace has forgotten that the governor of my hometown has retired, and my master is His Highness Hojo Ushimasa."
Yiyin looked at her without saying anything and cursed an old fox in his mind.
It is true that Hojo Ujiyasu abdicated, but she was still the head of the Hojo family. The new family governor, Hojo Umasa, was just a fagot who was pushed to the front of the curtain.
On the surface, Hojo Ujiyasu went deep into dangerous areas and negotiated with Terutora Uesugi with full sincerity. Secretly, Hojo Ujiyasu controlled the overall situation from outside and was able to advance and retreat freely.
On the one hand, Hojo Genan embodies the character of the Hojo family, and on the other hand, it shows the sincerity of the Hojo family, making it hard to make a mistake.
Yoshihiro finally understood that the old nun was here today just to make people angry. The negotiations had to wait until the Hojo clan arrived, but before the governor came, she had to earn back the lost face of the Hojo family.
Glancing at Terutora Uesugi, whose expression was getting worse and worse, I guess she understood, and Yoshigan sighed.
"I understand. We will wait until the return of Hojo Umasagi-dono. Please step back first."
Now that you’ve seen Hojo Genan’s intentions, why are you still keeping her to eat? Let her get out of here!
Every word she said was poking at Sugi Teruhu's heart, pointing at her nose and scolding her for being stupid. She laughed at her, "I've been teasing you these days, don't you like it?"
If the stimulation continued, Yoshigine was really afraid that Uesugi Terutora would actually kill her in anger. This fulfilled Hojo Genan's dream and gave Hojo Ushimasa a big bargaining chip.
This kind of desperate old fried dough sticks, hob meat, is really very painful.
Hojo Genan smiled and bowed and said.
"Hi! I will go back to Tamana Castle first to wait for the arrival of the family governor, and then we will go to Tsuruoka Hachiman Palace to pay a visit to the three highnesses.
Farewell!"
After saluting generously, she walked out of the dance hall with her head held high, leaving only her upright back to silence everyone.
With the collapse of the Kwantung Allied Forces, the Hojo family finally stopped pretending to be grandsons and became so tough that they showed their fangs.
Today, Hojo Genan's attitude was just a preview before the negotiation, telling the other party that she had seen through the awkward situation in which Echigo was in a dilemma.
This is asking for directions, and it is also a warm-up for subsequent negotiations.
Her meaning is very clear. The Hojo family already knows the truth and falsehood of Echigo. Let Uesugi Teru take it easy when making conditions and don't go too far, lest everyone break up.
After Hojo Genan left, Ashikaga Yoshiji had a complicated expression.
She was the Kanto general who was supported by Hojo Ujiyasu, and she had a close relationship with the Hojo family. Although the two sides had turned against each other, she was still filled with emotions at this time.
she said.
"Three generations of the Hojo family are distinguished. The Hojo clan Yasushi is the lioness of Kanto. There are many talented people in the family, and there are countless people who are both civil and military.
Hojo Genan is proficient in domestic affairs, military affairs and diplomacy, and he is also a powerful person."
Terutora Uesugi snorted, he really didn't like Ashikaga Yoshi's words that boosted other people's ambitions and destroyed his own prestige.
But after all, she is the general of Guandong, and she still has to give her face in the main hall, so it is not convenient to refute her.
Yoshigan Shiba, on the other hand, looked at Ashikaga Yoshiji with a cold frown. This bastard has an impure mind and doesn't know what assumptions he has, so he always stirs up trouble.
If the Kanto Strategy wants to succeed, the Hojo family must be suppressed, and the Kamakura Ashikaga family must not resurrect, and her delusions must be suppressed.
As Teru Uesugi is in charge of Kanto, if it is inconvenient for him to say it, Yoshigan Shiba can do so.
Yiyin said coldly.
"The Kamakura Palace is confused. The Wu family has its own etiquette and rules, and the descendants of the noble family are in order.
The Ise woman assumed the title of Hojo Miao, and the three generations of Hojo committed evil and disturbed the peace of Kanto. Hojo Uyasu also tried to get involved in the power of Kanto administration, which was even more heinous!
The pseudo-Hojo family tries to conquer the superiors with inferiority, and disrupts the order of the Kanto community. If her family is allowed to succeed, will there be any justice in the land of Kanto? Is there any justice?
The Kamakura Palace and the Kanto Palace are both in Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. How can they tolerate such a despicable samurai family?
Three generations of heroes from the Hojo family? I don’t think they are richer than three generations, and their descendants will be mediocre. They have to pay for the sins of their ancestors.”
Yoshigoshi Shiba spoke of his righteousness, and the samurai family in the palace unanimously agreed, even the Ashikaga Yoshi clan was no exception. No matter what they thought in their hearts, they must maintain an attitude of approval on their faces.
Ashikaga Yoshiji nodded with a smile, but he disagreed in his heart. Yoshigan Shiba was mocking the Hojo clan and its poor performance in the Sano Territory.
In fact, Hojo Ujimasa's ability is not bad, but he encountered Yoshigan Shiba and Teruhora Uesugi in the first battle. When he left the novice village, he encountered elite monsters. It can only be said that Hojo Ujimasa was unlucky.
But this time was different. The Hojo family successfully survived the most dangerous moment.
The Kanto Allied Forces were disbanded, and Yoshigan Shiba was eager to return to Kokomo. Hojo Ujiyasu could not miss this opportunity to breathe. Ashikaga Yoshiji was not optimistic about Uesugi Terutora.
Hojo Ujiyasu is not an immature Hojo Ujisei. This old guy is a generation of heroic masters who turned the Kanto Plain upside down and led the Hojo family to the top.
If the great justice that Yoshigan Shiba said had been effective, the Kamakura Ashikaga family and the Ryoesugi family would not have been dealt a fatal blow by Hojo Ujiyasu.
Everyone can say nice things, but justice is within the attack range of swords, guns and bows. If you can't win, just say p.
Yoshigan Saba used his righteous words to suppress Ashikaga Yoshiji, but he also knew in his heart that the subsequent negotiations were not optimistic.
The Hojo family has already seen through Hojo Genan, the trump card of Echigo, and will never give in easily in negotiations. It is not easy to make the Hojo family bow their heads and admit defeat.
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Hojo Genan left Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and rushed northwest without stopping. He crossed the Katase River and arrived at Tamana Castle to wait for the arrival of the Hojo clan.
Overnight, she instigated Narita Chotae to leave the battle and return to the army, colluded with the Kanto warriors to break up and run away, and played a trick of not punishing the masses, disintegrating most of the Kanto Allied Forces.
But this was not enough. The Hojo family's joint battle with Sano was not only an external military failure, but also planted the seeds of internal instability.
It was out of this consideration that she asked the envoy to take the letter back to Odawara Castle and ask Hojo Ushimasa to come and preside over the negotiations.
The letter written by Hojo Genan to Hojo Ujiyasu made it very clear that she had figured out Uesugi Terutora's trump card and was full of confidence in this negotiation.
The reason why Hojo Ushimasa came here was to give her the results of the negotiations as a merit.
Hojo Genan is old and has no desire for fame and wealth. She is highly respected in the Hojo family and does not need this credit to be the icing on the cake. What she cares more about is the smooth continuation of the Hojo family business.
The defeat of the Sano leader almost put the Hojo family into a desperate situation. If the Hojo clan cannot clean up this stain, it will be in trouble in the future.
The core sect of the Hojo Retainers, including Yuuo Shigeomi and the leaders of the Izu clan, lost a lot of their lives in the battle at Sano. Can their parents, sisters and children forgive the Hojo clan?
The Kwantung Allied Forces besieged Odawara Castle. Under the pressure of external forces, the retainers group could temporarily put aside their prejudices and unite around the retainer, but this hidden danger has not been eliminated.
When external pressure weakens, internal conflicts emerge. One day in the future, when Hojo Ujiyasu passes away and Hojo Ushimasa rules alone, will he suffer backlash due to this hidden danger?
Hojo Genan has paved the way for negotiations, and invited Hojo Umasa to come, just to let her pick the peach easily.
The family governor personally went to Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine, fought with the concubines, and protected the interests of the family business for the Hojo family. This was the dazzling achievement of Hojo Genan's design for the Hojo clan.
As long as the results of the negotiations are not bad, and effective propaganda is used to establish the glorious image of Hojo Ushimasa, it can at least offset the stain of Sano's defeat, right?
Hojo Genan didn't have to wait too long in Tamana Castle. In just two days, the Hojo clan came on horseback after a long journey.
She had just entered the city and had no time to rest and freshen up, so she had a meeting with Hojo Genan in the castle tower. She was accompanied by important ministers including Tamatsujo Castle Representative Hojo Yasunari.
The three of them greeted each other, and after sitting separately, Hojo Ushimasa bowed deeply to Hojo Genan and said emotionally.
"Thank you for your hard work, auntie."
Hojo Genan shook his head and said.
"This is my duty. What do His Highness Ujiyasu think of my suggestion?"
Hojo Ushimasa said solemnly.
"Mother, after reading your letter, immediately ordered me to travel day and night and come to Yusheng City quickly.
And she solemnly told me that everything will be decided by my great-aunt and I must not disobey her."
Hojo Umasa was really grateful. Sano's defeat was a nightmare in her heart, and the nightmare reappeared almost every night.
She is not a fool, of course she knows what this defeat means, and it may even become a hidden danger that plagues her life.
Hojo Genan is selfless and willing to give his diplomatic achievements to the Hojo clan, which is a timely help. The sooner he uses his achievements to offset the stains, the better the effect will be.
Seeing that Hojo Ujimasa knew what was going on, Hojo Genan nodded slightly, stopped talking nonsense, and went straight to the topic.
"I followed the Kwantung Allied Forces to Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine. I spent a lot of time talking all the way, but I missed the chance to make the final decision.
I thought His Highness Ueyasu's plan was miscalculated, but who would have thought that the Hojo family would never be destroyed, and Terutora Uesugi made a big mistake during the worship ceremony."
Hojo Ushimasa complimented.
"Destiny is in Hojo, and it also requires the dedicated efforts of personnel. My aunt convinced the Kanto samurai family, and the 80,000-strong army was dispersed overnight. The method was really impressive."
Hojo Genan couldn't help but smile. This incident was indeed her proud work, and it could even be called the most dazzling diplomatic move in her life.
Knowing that Hojo Umasa was flattering her, Hojo Genan adjusted his mood and said calmly.
"Having traveled a hundred miles, the little fox is still wet behind the wheel. This matter is not over yet, and it is not the time to be happy yet."
Before returning to Tamana Castle, I first went to Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine to test the situation. The Kanto Allied Forces dispersed 80,000, but the remaining 20,000 were the strong ones. His Highness Uesugi's attitude was still very firm.
His Highness Ujiyasu once asked me to find a way to break up the Echigo Dual-Head Political Alliance. However, I tried several times but could not find a breakthrough. The trust between Godaisho and His Highness Uesugi is very deep.
It is clear that the imperial office is eager to return to the nearest city, but His Highness Uesugi is unwilling to slow down the pace of the Kanto strategy. There should be a sharp conflict between the two, but they can sympathize with each other.
It is really strange that there can be such a harmonious alliance in the utilitarian diplomacy of the Wu family."
Hojo Genan actually had a vague guess in his mind.
Shiba Yoshigage is handsome and unparalleled. Is it because Terutora Uesugi is obsessed with sex that he obeys his advice?
But she wasn't sure.
Yoshigoshi Shiba has an outstanding temperament and a noble image. She is the most beautiful woman Hojo Genan has ever seen in her life. The old nun's heart is still and there is a slight compassion, and she cannot bear to tarnish her male god.
Ashikaga Yoshiteru had just died, and Uesugi-Shiba's alliance had been going on for two years. If it was as bad as she thought, the affair between the two was not a recent thing, and Ashikaga General wouldn't have been...
Recalling Shiba Yoshigan's pure and white lotus-like temperament, which could not be desecrated from a distance, Hojo Genan couldn't help shaking his head and laughing at himself, how could this be possible? He must have thought too much.
Hojo Umasa didn't know about the suspicion in Hojo Genan's mind, and was focused on the negotiation. This was her best chance to clear her stain, and she couldn't afford to miss it.
She said solemnly.
"My aunt thinks they will choose to be tough to the end and refuse to give in?"
Hojo Genan sighed.
"The Godaisho and His Highness Uesugi have not coveted the territory of the Hojo family for the time being. The Sagami Kingdom is far away from the Echigo Kingdom, and even if it gains some real territory, it cannot be defended.
When Echigo Sagami negotiated a peace, both sides actually understood that this was just a short truce and the war would start sooner or later.
The focus of this negotiation is on the status of the Kanto leader.
The Kamakura Palace has recognized the two Kanto governors, Ujiyasu-dono and Uesugi-dono. In the face of this big issue of right and wrong, neither my family nor the Uesugi family will give in. This is the difficulty of negotiation."
When Hojo Genan mentioned Ashikaga Yoshiji, the Kamakura-den, Hojo Ushimasa's face darkened suddenly.
Ashikaga Yoshiji made an aggressive advance in the battle of Sano Territory, ruining the entire battle. After the war, he defected to Uesugi Terutora, which put the Hojo family into political trouble.
This former comrade-in-arms was so cruel that Hojo Ushimasa wanted to stab her to death to satisfy his hatred.
Hojo Genan has made it very clear that Shiba Yoshigan and Uesugi Terutora are not interested in the Hojo territory because it is too far from the core area of Echigo and cannot be captured.
The Hojo family survived the collapse of the Sano leader's defeat and had escaped the most dangerous stage. This peace negotiation was just a truce, an intermission that allowed both sides to take a breather.
The Echigo army had to go back and digest the new territory of Ueno Kingdom that was close to Echigo. Only when they established a foothold in Ueno Country could they further erode the Hojo family's territory in both Musashi and Sagami states.