Chapter nine hundred and thirty seventh dispatching troops to shock Zhu Ji
Hojo Ujiyasu smiled and said.
"Since you have the intention, just go ahead and do it. You are the governor of the Hojo family, so you should be the one to support the family business.
This time you are the general, with full authority over all the troops at the front. Mobilize the Izu people, the Odawara people, and the elites from each clan to fight with you.
In terms of clan politics, stay calm when encountering problems, don’t be impatient, discuss with Tsunagi more often, and get things done.”
Hojo Umasa was so excited that he kowtowed to the ground and said.
"Don't worry, mother, I will live up to your expectations."
This was the first time that Hojo Ujiyasu let her do things. Although she was already the governor of the Hojo family, the whole family was still under the control of Hojo Ujiyasu.
Hojo Umasa wanted to prove to his mother and the entire Hojo family that I was really, really good.
At this moment, she seemed to have forgotten that she was scolded for making tea and rice, and she was so hungry.
Ashikaga Yoshiji on the side laughed, bowed slightly to Hojo Ujiyasu, and asked.
"Your Highness Ujiyasu, I have an unkind request."
Hojo Ujiyasu responded politely.
"Kamakura-don is too polite. Please tell me if you have anything to say."
"I want to take my troops and go to war with His Majesty Ujimasa."
Hojo Ujiyasu was stunned for a moment, but seeing Ashikaga Yoshiji's sincere attitude, he couldn't help but remain silent.
She understood Ashikaga Yoshiji's thoughts. Uesugi Teruatoro's move south was not only a trouble for the Hojo family, but also a big trouble for the newly promoted Kanto general.
If she can perform in this battle, it will be very beneficial to stabilize the status of the Kanto General. But will this make her ambitious and cause more trouble for the Hojo family in the future?
Hojo Ujiyasu thought for a long time, then nodded in agreement.
"Kamakura-den is determined to weed out traitors, how dare I stop him? Please take care of the clan's affairs and give me your advice."
The two parties are in the honeymoon period, and the new Hojo Ashikaga system that has just been formed is considered effective. If she is not allowed to go at this time, the precautions will be too obvious, and everyone will lose face.
Ashikaga Yoshiji seemed to have no grudge and said with a smile.
"Don't worry, Your Highness Ujiyasu, His Majesty Ushimasa is the general in charge of this battle. There is no distinction between superiority and inferiority in the battle formation. I will obey the orders of the general."
Hojo Ujiyasu smiled and said nothing, and Hojo Umasa also smiled and bowed in thanks.
"You and I, sisters, fight side by side, and we must let foreign careerists like Uesugi Shiba know how powerful we are."
Ashikaga Yoshiji laughed.
"Not bad.
I would like to see if Yoshigan Shiba, the husband of Ashikaga Yoshiteru, is really as handsome and brave as the legend says.
These Kansai people are so evil that they always come to Kanto to cause trouble. I have to cut off his head and send it back to Kyoto so that Ashikaga Yoshiki can remember him for a long time."
Hojo Ujimasa praised him.
"Then you can be considered a killer."
They were joking, but Hojo Genan on the side had a serious look on his face and made suggestions to Hojo Ujiyasu.
"Your Majesty Ujiyasu, my family's strategy of abandoning the northern part of Ueno Country can be further refined.
It’s okay if the Numata family can’t rescue them in time. However, the Kohata family of Kunamine City is a wealthy family in the Nishi Ueno family, and the Nagano family of Ubashi City is also very powerful. We must carefully consider their arrangements.”
Hojo Ujiyasu nodded and asked.
"What do you think we should do?"
"Since there is really nothing my family can do, let's just be honest.
Return their oath of surrender and sincerely tell them that we are beyond our capabilities. My family can understand whether Echigo's army is going south and whether they will fight or surrender.
If I give them the choice, they will definitely be grateful for my family's tolerance. If things change in the future, I can negotiate with them again.
As for the samurai families on the borders of Ueno, Shimono, Shimoso, and Hitachi, I will do what Ujimasa-sama wants.
Send someone to warn them that my army is gathering in Kagoshima City. Anyone who dares to surrender to Uesugi Teruhora will be in danger of annihilation."
Hojo Ujiyasu nodded.
"This is all your fault, Auntie."
Hojo Genan bowed and answered.
"This is my duty.
It’s just that the samurai families in Kanto are deeply hostile to our family. Even if the situation becomes clear, I think there will still be people who take desperate risks and raise their troops to respond to Uesugi Teruhora.”
Hojo Ujiyasu said calmly.
"What is supposed to come will eventually come, and you don't have to worry too much, aunt. When the time comes, let Uzumasa lead the army to persuade her."