More than ten days later, the spring plowing in Echigo gradually got back on track, and the leaders of various families gathered at the Joetsu Imperial Palace to hold a spring review in the government hall.
The various Kanto shrine families headed by Shiba Yoshigan also participated in the meeting, and invited the important ministers of the Jinbo family, Kojima Shizhen, and Noto Hatakeyama family governor Yoshitsuna to attend.
During the review, Nakajo Toshi, Irobe Katsunaga, and Takemata Keizuna were officially included in the Uesugi Gakudai.
In addition to the Honjo family, the Kachi family, the Shinbada family, the Igokōno family, and the Shimogotsu family whose names were cut off, the other seven families all joined Uesugi Teruhora's side banner Honjo family.
At this point, the Yangbeizhong Group, composed of fourteen families in Xiayue, no longer exists, at least at the official level.
Afterwards, Ina Chuji, Yoshihiro Saba's aide, proposed a revised five-year water conservancy repair plan for the Echigo Plain, which was praised by all parties.
The plan estimates that it will cost 15,000 guan per year to manage the Echigo Plain water conservancy facilities, and the money and grain will be allocated by the Second Public Tax Return Assessment Committee for implementation.
Among the Uesugi retainers who had been beaten privately by Uesugi Teruhora, no one dared to come out to find displeasure, and accepted the compromise that had been modified at Yoshigan's request.
Naoe Keizuna, who was sitting down, wiped the cold sweat from his head, and this test was finally over.
She made up her mind to serve Shiba Yoshiyin more carefully in the future. This Odaisho's revenge methods were extremely powerful, and she might not be so lucky next time and be able to pass smoothly.
With the internal stability of Echigo, the problem of the Hokurikudo trade route came to the fore.
Of course, the Echigo side did not do it for money, but were worried about the chaos in Noto in Echigo and wanted to help the local samurai family.
On behalf of the Shinto Nagasaki of Kojima Town, he implored the imperial office to come forward and contact the loyal and brave samurai families to eliminate the Shiina family who, after losing their position as guardians of Yuechu, were determined to collude with Yuechu to cause rebellion.
The Jimbo family is willing to give the Echuchu land east of the Kurobe River to loyal samurai families who are willing to help restore peace to Echichu.
Yoshigan said that His Highness Uesugi was unparalleled in his loyalty and would definitely be willing to help. Terutora Uesugi said that I was not sending troops for land, but in response to the shogunate's call to restore peace to Ezhong.
Afterwards, Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna came out, bursting into tears, denounced the Kaga Ichikou clan for invading the Noto Peninsula, and asked the shogunate represented by the imperial office to make the decision for the local samurai family.
Yoshigan was furious when he heard that Kaga Ichigo was revolting against the clan. He expressed that he would write a letter to the Noto samurai families and call them to Vietnam and China to discuss the matter and resist Kaga Ichichi, who had crossed the line.
Uesugi Teruhora and Kojima Town understood what was going on and expressed their respective opinions. They were willing to mobilize their troops to the west after slaying the traitorous Shiina family and contribute their meager efforts to the Odaisho's mediation.
All the Echigo samurai present were bathing in the favor of the shogunate and repaying the favor. Of course, the samurai family's ethics must be maintained, and the Ichigo clan of Kaga Etsuchu must not be allowed to cause chaos and ruin the samurai world.
They came out one after another to ask for battle, willing to fight for the shogunate and the imperial palace. The loyalty and bravery of the concubines were touching, and the scene was extremely lively.
Yoshihiro wrote a letter of summons on the spot, and Uesugi Teruhora and Kojima Town representative Uesugi Jimbo seconded the proposal.
The letter requested all parties involved in Noto to come to Takaoka Castle in Etchu Eshui County, where the Jimbo family belongs, and wait for the summons. I believe that seeing the Odaisha accompanied by Uesugi Jinbo's army will give the Noto family some face.
All the concubines present at the meeting were united in their efforts, and Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna was so grateful that he fell to the ground with tears in his eyes to express his gratitude. It was like a prosperous scene of burning oil and flowers.
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The Echigo review was in full swing, but Takeda Harunobu of Kai was feeling uncomfortable. The review of the Takeda family at Kai Kuni's Uzakikan was also held.
Takeda Harunobu carefully moved her waist so that she could lean more comfortably on the soft pillow behind her. The retainers below her always inadvertently glanced at her belly, which was gradually becoming pregnant, with complicated eyes.
Takeda Harunobu had no intention of thinking about their feelings at this time. She endured the urge to have morning sickness and read the letter sent by Yoshigan Shiba.
The recent discomfort gradually improved as the body gradually adapted to the presence of the seeds, but Takeda Harunobu's mood became increasingly unstable.
She endured the pain, endured all kinds of discomfort, and carefully prepared for the battle. Sometimes, she also felt resentful.
It's not that I haven't seen other Ji warriors carrying seeds, but except for a few days before and after giving birth, they are full of energy and have no problem killing enemies in battle.
How come my body, which has always been strong, turned out to be so weak when I got here? Is it a problem with this kind of thing, or is it a problem with the body?
Looking at her increasingly plump body, with her breasts and hips getting bigger, Takeda Haru thought bitterly in her confidence.
It can't be my problem, there must be something wrong with that guy's seed. He is really a troublesome enemy.
After reading the letter in his hand, Takeda Harunobu was furious. This enemy really killed people.
Takeda Harunobu originally planned to join forces with Echigo. The Takeda family would go to Suruga country, and Echigo's army would attack Ueno country. Hojo Ujiyasu of Sagami country couldn't care about each other, let's see what she does.
But now the Echigo army turned westward and marched across China, leaving the Takeda family on the spot. Isn't it uncomfortable?
Takeda Harunobu has sent Toruha Ninja to the Kanto Plain to spread rumors, hoping to attract the attention of the Hojo family and reduce his pressure to conquer Suruga Kingdom.
But Hojo Ujiyasu is not a good person. She will definitely spy on Echigo's military situation and will soon find out that Echigo's army is heading west.
By that time, Hojo Uyasu, who no longer has any worries, will definitely fully support the Imagawa family in resisting the Takeda family's invasion.
Takeda Harunobu looked at the envoy who had just returned from Mikawa Kingdom and asked.
"She has already pledged the agreement with Matsudaira Motoyasu?"
"Hi! Your Highness Matsudaira said that she will follow your lead and cooperate fully to defeat the Imagawa family."
When Takeda Harunobu saw the envoy swearing so solemnly, he wanted to throw her out. It was really noisy.
Although I have never met Matsudaira Motoyasu, her actions over the years have been turned into information and placed on Takeda Harunobu's desk.
This guy is just a little turtle. He can tolerate it very well on weekdays. But at critical moments, he bites out and refuses to let go. He's just waiting to see what's going on!
Takeda Haru was confident that if she didn't take action first, Matsudaira Motoyasu would definitely pretend to be dead.
The Imagawa family is really being attacked on both sides. Whoever strikes first will have to face her desperate counterattack and suffer even greater losses. This little turtle is really insidious.
Takeda Harunobu looked at the ladies under his command.
Takeda Nobulen, the leader of the first sect, had hesitation on his face, Anayayama Nobujun's eyes were expectant, and Oyamada Nobumoge was gloomy and silent.
The eyes of Shanxian Changjing, the leader of the Shodai clan, flickered. It was not easy for her to suppress the discussions within the Kai clan recently, and she felt a little uncomfortable.
Although the Hatamoto concubines were loyal, they lacked confidence in their eyes. Kosaka Masanobu, who was closest to him, hesitated to speak several times.
Takeda Haru sighed with confidence.
In the Battle of Kawanakajima, she lost her good sister Takeda Nobushige, and her prestige could no longer suppress the Kai clan.
The core Kai family members are like this, and the Shinano family members who are present are not of the same mind.