Uesugi Kenshin sending troops to Echichu is the best solution to deal with the current situation. There are three reasons.
First, Uesugi Kenshin had no choice but to hold his nose and agree to hold a temporary grand council in Edo Castle, otherwise he would be giving others a handle to sow feelings between himself and the saint.
But she doesn’t want to show weakness, so she will never attend this impromptu review that will embarrass herself. So there must be a justifiable reason before she can refuse to attend the meeting, right?
The Oda family crossed the border to peek into Kanto, and the Uesugi family sent troops to refuse. This was to safeguard the common interests of all the samurai families in the Kanto Palace.
Under the geographical exclusion of Kanto and Kansai who dislike each other, the Kanto samurai family must support and sympathize with Uesugi Kenshin.
After the rebellion of the people in the East, the initiative of no war in Kantung has become politically correct, and no one in the Kantung imperial court dares to violate it.
Uesugi Kenshin deliberately violated the ban and sent troops to cross the country, which was to show his unique and special political status and to intimidate all the Kantō shrines.
Secondly, the chief priest of the Etsuchu Shinho family is about to die. Her daughter is incompetent and cannot keep the family business, so she has to leave it to Uesugi Kenshin. This is a great opportunity for the Uesugi family to annex Etsuchu.
Back then, the Sage was the guarantor, and the Uesugi family and the Jimbo family joined hands to form an alliance. They attacked from east to west, killed the Shiina family, and divided up her family's territory.
This time, the chief minister revealed that his life was short and begged Kenshin Uesugi to send troops to rescue him. In fact, he was turning his back on himself to express his willingness to surrender to the Uesugi family.
Oda Nobunaga's domineering and anti-traditional face has been thoroughly seen by martial arts families all over the world.
The chief god would rather choose Uesugi Kenshin than Oda Nobunaga. He would give the country of China to Uesugi Kenshin to ensure the safety of his daughter and family business.
The Etchu Jinbo family decisively chose to join the Uesugi family. The Etchu family had always believed that this time it would be a disaster, and they would not care about being reserved. The political figure would definitely be much softer, and the Uesugi family would make a lot of profits.
Vietnam has a stone height of 380,000 koku, prosperous trade in Fuji Bay, and is one of the key territories that connects the Hokuriku Road. Uesugi Kenshin cannot find any reason to refuse, so he will definitely send troops to devour it.
Third, the Oda family bullied others too much, and Uesugi Kenshin's teacher was famous.
Although the Etsuchu campaign was led by a saint, it was Uesugi Kenshin who finally sat down to negotiate, signed as a guarantee, and reached a multi-party agreement.
Oda Nobunaga directly sent troops to attack Kaga, and directly issued orders to the Vietnamese and Chinese Noto forces. This was like pulling up Uesugi Kenshin's collar and slapping Uesugi Kenshin in the face.
If Uesugi Kenshin hesitates at this time, no one will take her seriously anymore. But if she fights hard enough and wins well enough, it will actually become a good opportunity to show off her power.
The forces of Kaga, Noto, and the three countries of Vietnam and China have been frightened by the advance of the Oda army. Whoever can protect them at this time is their own mother.
At this time, Uesugi Kenshin sent troops to assume the responsibility that he had signed and signed. All the forces in the three countries of Hokuriku must be happy and agree to the Uesugi family's request.
The right time, the right place, the right people, and the right people were all on Uesugi Kenshin's side, so of course she had to give it a go.
Uesugi Kenshin was not a capable person when it came to conspiracy and political tactics. But when it came to fighting openly and openly on the battlefield, Uesugi Kenshin was really not afraid of anyone, except her child's father.
Kenshin Uesugi has been feeling very depressed recently.
She couldn't handle the political entertainment activities of smiling with hidden swords and concealing secrets, but when she heard the news of the invasion of the Oda army, she immediately became energetic.
Who is afraid of real swords and real guns? What the hell!
Uesugi Kenshin's hand that was gently stroking his daughter's hair suddenly stopped, and he looked at Honjo Mino with a murderous look in his eyes, and said coldly.
"Most of the military forces that were originally prepared to support the country have been mobilized?"
"Hey, because the war in the lower country has subsided in an instant, all the companies are dismobilizing and disbanding their troops."
"No, since we've already mobilized, don't disband. Come with me to Yuezhong for a walk."
Honjo Sano looked at Uesugi Kenshin, who was smiling but with no smile in his eyes, and swallowed subconsciously.
Uesugi Kenshin said slowly.
"Transfer the troops from Kakizaki Keie's headquarters in Kakizaki, Saito Chonobu's headquarters in Central Vietnam, and Keishin's troops in Uesugi from Nagao Ichimon to assemble in the central territory of Vietnam.
Jiang Jinggang was transferred to be in charge of the logistics depot. Once the grain and fodder were supplied to the military, there should be no mistakes.
In addition, Kawada Nagauchi of the Tōnuma field is under his command, and the people of the Omi faction know and travel in Yue China. I think they are also very worried, and they are eager to return home, right?"
Uesugi Kenshin sent out all his elite troops this time. Except for not using Kasugayama Castle's Takata Plains garrison force, he almost pulled out all the most capable samurai from the Uesugi family.
Honjo Mino's mind was in a mess, but Uesugi Kenshin continued to talk.
"I will send someone to reply to the saint. I agree to hold the temporary grand council in Edo Castle. But I will not attend the meeting because I have more important things to do.
The Oda family made unprovoked provocations and crossed the border to threaten the peace of the Three Kingdoms in Hokuriku.
Back then, as the governor of Kanto, I guaranteed the signing of the agreement between the three countries. Today, I have the obligation to send troops to protect the peace of the three countries!
This time I go out into battle not for selfish desires, but for the sake of righteousness! I am making the decision for the Three Kingdoms of Hokuriku and speaking out for the Kanto samurai family. Kanto is not Kinki, and it is not the Oda family’s turn to do whatever they want here!
Honjo Sano!"
"Hi!"
"You are responsible for guarding Kasugayama Castle. Miyuki will leave it to you. You should also keep an eye on Uesugi Kagetora and Uesugi Kagekatsu's studies."
"Hi!"
Honjo Minoru kowtowed to the ground, with a wry smile on his face where Uesugi Kenshin couldn't see him.
I spent a long time talking, but in the end, Uesugi Kenshin still couldn't trust Uesugi Kagetora and Uesugi Kagekatsu.
Uesugi Kenshin didn't care whether Uesugi Kagetora and Uesugi Kagekatsu were wronged or not, she only cared about whether her daughter lived a happy and carefree life.
She said again.
"A message is given to Etchu's shrine chief, Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna of Noto, Zuisen-ji's mystical idea of Etchu Ichikaishu, Katsuko-ji's Sanogen, and Kaga's Nanari Yorishu.
I will set out in Qingqi three days later. The Uesugi Army will enter Echichu on the 7th. On the 15th, I will be able to board Echichu. All parties from the Kaga Kingdom will mobilize and assemble with me to fight against the Oda Army! Don’t wait until it’s too late!”
Honjo Minoru heard the name of Shichiri Noraishu, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart.
"Your Highness, do you want to enter Kaga Country to protect Shichisato Yorishu and take the initiative to start a war with the Oda Army?"
"What? Isn't it possible?"
"This...that...isn't it because the Oda army is provoking a border provocation...and wants to invade Vietnam, China and Noden?"
Benzhuang smiled bitterly.
How did the Oda family agree to cross the line and turn into Uesugi Kenshin entering Kaga country? How could it be a matter of being wronged at first and suddenly turned into an active provocation?
Uesugi Kenshin sneered.
"What? She, Oda Nobunaga, is only allowed to pretend to be ignorant, and I, Uesugi Kenshin, are not allowed to be unreasonable?
An army has no constant momentum, and water has no constant shape. Sun Tzu's Art of War is not the only one who reads Takeda Shingen? I can't use it?
Oda Nobunaga thought that the initiative was in her hands. After taking over Kaga Country, she could cross the border whenever she wanted.
Who does she think she is? She is allowed to take the initiative to attack, while others can only wait to be beaten? I just want to enter Kaga Country and catch Shibata Katsuie by surprise!
The Hokurikudo Peace Agreement of that year was also signed by Kaga Ichiki. As a guarantor, the scope of my guarantee naturally included Kaga Country.
I may or may not recognize the tacit understanding between the saint and Oda Nobunaga on how to deal with Kaga.
Oda Nobunaga doesn’t take me seriously, so I don’t have to be polite to her anymore. Why not go into Kaga Country and kill the Oda army everywhere?”
Honjo Minoru shook his head.
It's chaos, it's completely chaos. If the Uesugi army joins forces with Kaga, Noto, Vietnam and China to besiege Shibata Katsuie, Shibata Katsuie will definitely suffer heavy losses.
Shibata Katsuie only had the mobilization force of 400,000 koku from the Echizen Kingdom, and with the support of the Oda family, the full strength of the army would not exceed 20,000.
But what about Uesugi Kenshin?
All the elites of the Uesugi family came out, and the mobilized troops went directly into Ezhong. There were tens of thousands of troops, and they were all very powerful.
In addition, the Kaga national stone is 350,000 high, the Noto national stone is 210,000 high, and the Yuechu national stone is 380,000 high, with a total mobilization force of more than 800,000 koku.
Even if the local warriors did not mobilize in time and had always used their fighting power to fight, but the foreign enemy was facing the enemy and they were united, they had to fight tooth and nail to resist for their own sake. At least they could pull out 20,000 to 30,000 horses.
With the elite Uesugi army and the miscellaneous peripheral army, there are always 40,000 troops, right? Shibata Katsuie has less than 20,000 men, so he is at a numerical disadvantage, and he still has to face Uesugi Kenshin's sudden attack. Who will lose if she doesn't lose?
Uesugi Kenshin was determined to teach the Oda family a profound lesson this time and unite to expand his influence in Hokuriku.
In addition, I also want to show it to those in the Guandong Palace. Don’t play any tricks with me. If you make me angry, I will directly lead my troops to attack you!
Honjo Minoru didn't know whether to cry or laugh. Uesugi Kenshin was really cornered and he just pulled out the knife and struck hard.
After thinking about it, I tried to persuade him.
"Your Highness, regarding crossing the border to Kaga Country to attack the Shibata Katsuie, should we first talk to the saint to avoid any misunderstanding?"
Uesugi Kenshin looked at Honjo Mino without saying anything until he saw Honjo Mino lowering his head, and then he couldn't help but chuckle, his laughter full of sadness and indignation.
"Honjo-hime, guess what, Oda Nobunaga issued orders to Vietnam and China and Noto without authorization, intending to cross the border to attack the Vietnam and China Ichiko clan. Did she have an issue with the saint in advance?"
"This... shouldn't be possible. If His Highness Oda had informed her in advance, the saint would definitely not have allowed her to act so recklessly."
"now it's right.
Since she didn't report it, why should I report it? I, the governor of the famous Yamauchi Uesugi family, and serving as the governor of Kanto, am not as good as Oda Nobunaga, who is an Oda commoner.
He is a domestic slave! How dare you bully me!
No one can despise me, Kenshin Uesugi, and no one can take away what belongs to my daughter, no one!
If anyone wants to give it a try, then talk to me with a sword or a gun, whether it is Takeda Hojo or Oda Nobunaga, I will give them a satisfactory answer!"
Uesugi Kenshin was always holding Miyuki in his arms. Her voice was not high-pitched, but steady and powerful. Her gentle tone was like the calm before the storm, making people shudder.
Benzhuang was deeply bowed to the ground and no longer dared to say anything.
Those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish.
How long has it been since Uesugi Kenshin was so wild and free? Who is Oda Nobunaga? Either defeat me or get out of here!