Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna clapped his hands and said.
"They want to take down the entire old territory of Shenbao."
Iikawa Mitsuru nodded.
"good.
If the southern line Ichikazu goes directly north from the west bank of the Shogawa River and attacks Takaoka Castle, the Jimbo Uesugi army on the other side will definitely cross the river and attack the Zuisenji leader, encircling Wei and rescuing Zhao.
But if the southern route crosses the river towards Soma and captures Masuyama Castle and Hinomiya Castle, it will occupy the strategic location of Hida Highlands and Kureha Hills.
Then it detours from the Kureha Hills and sweeps across the entire central area, cutting off the back road of Takaoka Castle. How can we stop the large number of people in the vast plains across central China?"
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna sighed, it was indeed the case.
Across central China, the largest rivers are the Zhuangchuan River and the Shentong River. The small rivers between the two are impossible to block the usual human sea tactics.
The only feasible way is to take advantage of the rapid rivers in the southern highlands and mountains to defend the upper reaches. Only in this way can the Xiang Zong army slow down their pace in order to worry about the threats from the flanks.
Therefore, on the southern route, the Yixiang Sect chose to capture the city in the south that relied on the mountains first. In this way, the old territory of Jinbao would be undefeated.
After capturing the Kureha Hills, the army completed its detour and moved north. The imperial palace of Takaoka Castle on the west bank of the Shogawa River was like a turtle in the urn and could not escape.
Takaoka Castle and Hinomiya Castle are the important towns of the two counties of Sagittarius. If these two cities are lost, the Etsuchu Ichikai clan can advance to the Kamtsu River and confront the Toyama Castle's Shinto Nagasaki.
If the Imperial Palace fell into the hands of Ichikou Mun, the Uesugi Jinbo family would definitely use a trap. Terutora Uesugi would never allow the Jinbo Nagasaki to act rashly and endanger Shiba Yoshigan's life.
Yuezhong Yixiangzong is really a good calculation!
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna slapped his thigh and said.
"Then why should we attack? Let's quickly persuade the Imperial Guard to retreat. It will be safe to retreat to Toyama Castle before the Yi Xiang Zong has time to cut off their retreat."
Iikawa Mitsurugi looked solemn.
"With this retreat, the imperial office is safe. But your hope of returning to Noto country has also been extinguished.
What I can see must also be clear to the Odaishou. He refuses to retreat. This is because he does not want to give up the opportunity to mediate for you and return to Noto."
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna was stunned and sighed.
"It won't work this time, just wait for the opportunity."
Iikawa Mitsuru looked at his master seriously and bowed to the ground.
"I have something to say, please forgive me for the offence."
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna looked at her and said sincerely.
"I was expelled from the Noden Kingdom and am now powerless. You have never left me. How can I blame a loyal minister just because of a few blunt words?
I'm not that stupid, if you have anything to say, just say it."
Iikawa Mitsuru stood up and said.
"Your Highness treats me with sincerity, why can't he apply it to the Imperial Palace?
Today, the imperial office ordered an attack. How could you hesitate and let Chang Lianlong grab the jackpot?
In order for you to return to Noto, the Odaisho has spent a lot of effort. Repaying your kindness is the only way you should express your gratitude. You cannot hesitate at this time! My lord!
If the Imperial Court has a grudge because of this, the Noto-Hatakeyama family will never be able to get ahead."
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna's head was dripping with cold sweat and he forced a smile.
"Isn't that true? This time, people from three parties are willing to continue to maintain the consensus of seven people. The political structure of the Noto Hatakeyama family that has gone through many years is still there."
Iikawa Mitsumato sighed.
"Your Highness, the ancestral glory of the Noto Hatakeyama family is just an appearance. What each family is actually seeking is the commercial profits of Nanao Port's Hokuriku Road!
They are willing to invite you back because the Imperial Palace only recognizes you. Only if you are in charge of Nanao Castle and Nanao Port is reopened can you be connected to the Hokuriku Road trade route.
Otherwise, even if they reopen Nanao Port, as long as the Odaisho refuses to nod, Nanao Port will still not be able to squeeze into the Hokuriku Road trade route.
It is not impossible to go straight from Tsuruga Port to Naoetsu. Even if a merchant ship docks at Nanao Port, it can only be used as a place for repairs and supplies, and the goods will not be disembarked.
The profit-sharing agreement on the Hokuriku Road trade route was concluded between you and Odai. The lowest-priced goods given to the Etsuchu Jimbo family were also distributed by you.
The Noto family cannot do anything beyond you, so they have to compromise."
Iikawa Mitsumato's blunt words suddenly woke up Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna.
The Noto Hatakeyama family has ruled Noto country for many years, the legacy of their ancestors, and the political stability are all fake. Only the cargo of the Hokuriku Road trade route unloaded at Nanao Port is the truth behind each family's bow.
Last year, the Hokuriku Road trade route was opened, and the benefits of Nanao Port poured in to Noto businesses. It was a good year.
However, after Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna killed Onei Sosada, the Onei family reacted in a panic, expelled Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna, and colluded with Kaga Ichikazu to invade.
This led to the closure of Nanao Port, and the Hokuriku Road trade route in spring, and the Noto samurai family did not eat half a bite!
Gold and silver are flowing like water at the door of the house, and you can grab a few handfuls with your hands. However, the Notobu family is trapped in a cocoon and cannot reach out.
I'm so greedy that I almost cry!
At this time, do you think of the kindness of the Noto Hatakeyama family for many years? At this time, do you think of respecting your lord? At this time, do you want to ask Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna to go back?
What did you do early?
The Onei family, the Naga family, and the Yusa family are just representatives of the samurai group. They are sitting on the crater, and underneath is the Noto samurai family who is extremely dissatisfied with the status quo.
Are these three families begging Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna to return and take charge of Nanao Castle? No.
It was the Noto samurai who forced these three families to ask the Odaisho to reconnect Nanao Port to the Hokuriku Road trade route so that everyone could continue to eat meat!
The status is fake, and the pursuit of stability by each family is also fake. Does the Wu family care about status? Does the Wu family care about stability? What year does not the lower class conquer the superior? What year does not fight a war!
The signboard of the Noto Hatakeyama family is just a fig leaf for the Noto families to welcome their master back. What they really want is the benefit, the goods of the Hokurikudo trade route in the hands of Yoshigan Shiba.
Only when the Houriku Road trade route is reopened can they stabilize the samurai families below them. To welcome back Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna and reorganize the Seven People Collaborative is their political structure to maintain their power, and it is also selfish.
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna's mind turned over and over again, and he finally felt scared. This bastard Nagarenryuu seemed simple and honest, but he was actually the smartest, and she was the first!
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna looked at Iikawa Mitsuru with tears streaming down his face.
"I now how to do?"
Iikawa Mitsurugi looked at the master with firm eyes and said.
"If you want to go back, there is only one way for the Noto Hatakeyama family to revive, and that is to fully assist Odaisho to repel the Ichikai clan.
Even if I don't say it on the face, I must have an opinion about you in my heart. It's too late to say anything now. Only by sharing your worries can I resolve the grudge in Yu Taisuo's heart.
From now on, we must fight for the Imperial Palace wholeheartedly. Whether it is here or Noden. Whatever is beneficial to the Imperial Palace and whatever makes the Imperial Palace happy, we will do it.
You need to return to Nanao Castle and take control of Nanao Port, which is connected to the Hokuriku Road trade route. Only in this way can the Noto families submit to the Noto Hatakeyama family again and the consensus of the seven can be restored."
It was because she placed too much emphasis on the appeal of the Noto Hatakeyama family to the Noto samurai family and too underestimated the attractiveness of the Hokuriku Road trade route to the Noto samurai family that she lost track at the critical moment.
Fortunately, Iikawa Mitsuki reacted quickly enough, was loyal and outspoken, and pulled her back from the edge of the cliff.
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna patted Iikawa Mitsumato on the shoulder and said sincerely.
"Iikawa-hime, please take good care of me in the future."
Iikawa Mitsuru didn't dare to say anything.
"His Royal Highness accepts your advice very well, and there is hope for the revival of the Noto Hatakeyama family."
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna smiled and said.
"It's noon and the food should be ready. Let's eat and drink enough and go fight for the Imperial Palace."
"Hi!"
Several people walked out of the room and saw smoke curling up from the city, people everywhere making noises and horses neighing, and a strong sense of war.