Before the war started, both Yoshihiro Shiba and Terutora Uesugi had many things that needed to be coordinated and dealt with in Echigo.
How to distribute the logistical mobilization of the two clans, the order of mobilization of the military families in various places, the size of the military, and the order of dispatching troops are all very busy.
It is impossible for the two lords to attack the Numata family, so who should go? The Uesugi family samurai family or the Shiba family samurai family?
Or, each side sends half of its troops? Then a new question arises, who is the general who sends troops together? Who listens to whom on both sides of Uesugi?
The most troublesome thing about dual-headed politics is that there are multiple political branches. You have to be alert at all times to coordinate with each other. If you are not careful, friction will occur.
Da Xiong Chao Xiu bowed his head and remained silent. She controlled the service and was already a big boss within the Kanto Service, but it was not convenient for her to talk too much about military matters.
She already has a lot of power, so she can just take care of internal affairs and logistics, so why bother wading into such troubled waters. There are many big bosses in the military, and whoever she nominates will be in trouble and offend others, so it is better to shut up.
Ohuma Asahide pretended to be dead, but Naoe Keitsuna couldn't pretend to be dead. She was the chief family elder of the Uesugi retainers, and she originally had the right to make military suggestions.
Neither Yoshigan Shiba nor Terutora Uesugi could speak easily, and finally their eyes glanced towards her. Naoe Keizuna secretly complained, and now it was Okuma Chaohide's turn to gloat.
The retribution for this world comes so quickly.
Naoe Keizuna thought for a moment and said slowly.
"What do you think, Your Highnesses, of Mr. Kawada marrying this concubine?"
Shiba Yiyin was stunned for a moment and nodded subconsciously. This was an acceptable candidate.
Wada Nagauchi was a new retainer accepted by Omi when Teru Uesugi came to Luo. She and the new retainer Omi accepted at the same time were still senior members of Uesugi Teru's close banner clan.
However, when Echichu went into battle, Uesugi Teruatora's direct descendants were greedy and wanted to die. Instead, they gave Kawada Nagauchi the opportunity to lead the army into battle.
She and the new retainers of the Omi clan were promoted due to their military exploits, and they belonged to the emerging Omi faction among the Uesugi retainers.
Although Kawada Nagauchi and the Omi clan were also retainers of Uesugi, they came from Okino and did not have close relations with the Echigo families. The most important thing was that they got along well with the Kanto Secretariat.
When Ezhong went into battle, the Ichizu clan attacked, and Kawada Nagauchi immediately made the decision to advance. She gave Shiba Yiyin considerable help and served under her command, counterattacking the Ichizu clan's territory, and made great contributions.
Because of this, Wada Nagauchi and the Shiba comrades had a comradeship in fighting side by side, and the Omi faction was a non-native force in the Uesugi retainers, so the samurai at the Kanto Palace had a good impression of them.
This time, no matter who we sent as the vanguard, we would cause trouble. Instead, we used Kawada Nagaki and his team, which the samurai families on both sides could barely accept.
Moreover, Kawada Nagachichi was both wise and courageous, and his ability shown during Echichu's battle was highly recognized and praised by the two masters.
The Battle of Numata was the first battle of the Kanto Strategy. It was a military battle and a political battle, and it had to be won beautifully in order to frighten the group of females.
Kawada Nagauchi's stance is relatively neutral and his abilities are outstanding, so he is indeed the best candidate.
Shiba Yiyin nodded and said.
"Kawada's marriage is good, Your Highness Uesugi, what do you think?"
Yoshigan Shiba agreed that Uesugi's retainers would fight, but Terutora Uesugi hesitated.
"Kawada Changqi is very suitable, but she is doing well in Yuezhong. If she is transferred back, will there be any problems in Yuezhong?"
Naoe Keizuna was a little impatient.
Even Shiba Yoshigan relented and agreed to let the Uesugi family's military attack, but his boss was still being pretentious. What was going on?
She said quickly.
"The territorial borders between the Noto samurai family and the Kaga Ichibuki clan are already in peace, and the Etsuchu Ichibuki clan and the Jimbo clan have no intention of tit-for-tat. All parties want to maintain peace and make money from the Hokurikudo trade route.
In recent years, the Hokurikudo has been in chaos, wars have continued, and trade has declined. All parties have long been unable to bear it any longer. This time, with the Imperial Office taking the lead, all parties were able to sit down and reach an agreement, and no one was willing to break it up easily.
In terms of Vietnam and China, the new territory of Uesugi to the east of the Kurobe River has been stabilized and there is no need for a large army to suppress it. Local trivial matters can be left to the responsibility of Yamamotoji Sadabashi who is stationed there.
When Kawada Nagauchi returns with his army, he can repair Sakado Castle until the summer harvest, and then mobilize farmers and soldiers to directly attack Numata County."
What Naoe Keizuna said makes sense.
The Tokaido war was in turmoil, and the Hokuriku Dou trade route took advantage of the opportunity to prosper. And because of Shiba Yiyin's grain purchase plan, a large number of recent goods were transferred to the names of various parties in Hokuriku Dou in exchange for grain.
Houses in Hokuriku Province have to count money every day until their hands cramp. There are too many goods to be digested at home, and they have to contact merchants in other neighboring countries to trade.
The upper level eats meat, the lower level drinks soup, and even the people in charge lick the plates. The upper and lower levels are busy together, preparing to make money and spend a good year. Who has the heart to fight?
Uesugi Teruhora was convinced by Naoe Keetsuna and nodded.
"Then let Kawada Nagachi come back. The army will march directly to Sakado Castle and order Uesugi Kagenobu to provide a camp and take care of military supplies."
"Hi!"
The mobilization had not yet begun, and there were not many people under the command of Kawada Nagauchi. There were only a few elite Ji Samurai and Ashigaru who were out of work, and Sakado Castle could afford to support them.
Shiba Yiyin also said.
"Naoejin's military rations can be transported there first, and the same goes for other military equipment. The warehouses should be filled up for attack."
The two obedient leaders fell to the ground to receive their orders. At this moment, there was a knock on the door from outside.
The four people frowned at the same time. This meeting was unusual. They had already ordered the outsiders not to interrupt unless it was an important matter.
What kind of emergency caused Hatamoto, the confidant of the guard outside, to dare to interrupt the meeting. The sliding door opened, and Kamao Clan hurried in to accuse him.
Yiyin asked with a pleasant look.
"What happened?"
Pushengshi Township handed over a military report and said.
"I'm very sorry. It's an urgent military situation from Mr. Yukisho Yamazaka. I don't dare to delay."
Yiyin received the urgent report, opened it and read ten lines. After only looking at it for a moment, he couldn't help but straighten his back and let out a sigh.
Terutora Uesugi looked at him with a complicated look on his face and couldn't help but ask.
"Mr. Kenshin, is there something wrong with Shimotsu?"
Yiyin looked back at her and said.
"It is not the Kanto Palace of Shimogotsu. Yamanaka Yukimori is just conveying an urgent report to the deputy leader of the Otai people, Sanada Nobushige.
She united with the Shiye clan of Azuma County and captured Iwaki City, Songshan City, and Takayama City."
Zhu Ji looked at the military information document in Yoshigami's hand in shock, and Uesugi Teruhora said in disbelief.
"Did something go wrong? Or did Nobushige Sanada exaggerate the results?
She has only been in Nishi Ueno for a few days, how can she possibly capture the entire Higashi Azuma?"
Yiyin's expression became even weirder.
"It's not Higashi Azuma. She said in the emergency report that the entire Azuma County was captured by her."
"This is impossible!"
Terutora Uesugi lost his voice for a moment. This was incredible.