Chapter 114 2. Yoshikiyo Murakami Attacks Xiaoxian
The entire Great Hall was terribly silent, no one made a sound, and you could almost hear a pin drop. Even the slightly heavier breathing was so clear.
About three minutes later, the generals of the Yamanouchi clan, who had recovered from the shock, burst into laughter, and there was a petition for war in the Great Hall. Ejiri's troops rushed to Sagami along the coastal road, and Yamanouchi's troops went along the Nakasendo Road through Shinano Oken County and entered Ueno to support Hachioji.
Although Kobayata knew that during the first battle in and out of Kanto in history, due to various reasons, Uesugi Terutora did not make a good layout in Kanto, and then was dragged into Kawanakajima by Takeda Harunobu to fight. Hojo Ujiyasu and his son Hojo Ujimasa immediately counterattacked, and the lords of the Corridor Bridge Castle, Hojo Takahiro, rebelled. Similar to the lord of Oshi Castle, Narita Nagayasu, who directly turned against him, even Uesugi Ken|masa, who was barely staying in Koga Castle and hoping to recover slowly, was scared and ran back to Echigo.
But this time, the strength of the Uesugi side was greatly strengthened, especially Kawata Nagachika, who had slept with Uesugi Terutora, and she was guarding Sagami for her man, so there was absolutely no possibility of leakage. Moreover, this general was also famous in history, and was as famous as Takeda Harunobu's deputy general Naito Shuriyo Masatoyo, and had a lot of achievements.
Another Nakajo Fujisuke was even less likely to betray Uesugi Masatora, who was the most loyal among the Yangbei people. This was not shown in his behavior, but the consequence of his past actions.
At that time, the Echigo guardian Uesugi Sadazane died, and the Mutsu guardian Kyozhao doctor Date Uemune was ready to let his youngest son Tokimunemaru (Date Sanemoto) be adopted by the Echigo guardian Uesugi family. The old Date's calculations were loud and clear. At that time, the guardian of the Echigo, Nagao Tamekage, died in battle, and the people of Echigo were scattered, and Nagao Harukage's power became weaker and weaker. The generals of the Joetsu Yangbei did not even make a statement of submission, and directly launched a large-scale rebellion one after another. Kuroda Hidetada even went to Kasugayama Castle.
Under such circumstances, Date Uemune thought that his chance to intervene in Echigo and even further enter Kanto had come (he had previously married the Iwaki family. If you look at the map, the location of the Iwaki family is the pass where Mutsu enters Kanto). Old Date, based on his own power as the Oshu giant, crushed a bunch of worthless Kuni-shu, and it was just like playing. What's more, there was an insider in the Yangbei-shu. So it was decided that Date Tokimunemaru would inherit the affairs of the Echigo Uesugi family.
Everyone knows what happened later. Date Harumune was afraid that his younger brother would return home to seize power and usurp the throne when he became powerful in the future, and a celestial chaos would occur randomly, so the matter did not succeed. And Nakajo Fujisuke's sister was Tokimunemaru's mother. He was the most supportive person in the entire Yangbei-shu (the insider of Date Uemune's side). He hoped to rely on his status as the successor to protect his mother's family to expand his power in Joetsu, and even subdue everyone and become the chief of the Yangbei-shu. So Nakajo Fujisuke was finally not pleasing to both sides, and he was not a human being inside and outside. He completely turned against the generals of the Yangbei-shu and was not tolerated by the Yangbei-shu.
Nakajo Fujisuke had no connections in Kanto, but Nakajo-ryu swordsmanship was world-famous. If he was a swordsman of Nakajo-ryu, he might be able to make a living anywhere. Unfortunately, Nakajo Fujisuke had no connection with Nakajo-ryu swordsmanship, and could only rely on Uesugi Terutora to survive. If he was defeated and returned to Echigo, the territory of Yangbei had already been eaten by Uesugi Terutora, and he would definitely not be able to spit it out. He might die on horseback, in the water, or climbing a mountain one day...
At this time, the situation was not clear at all. Hosokawa Harumiya was directly surrounded in Hachioji, and the messenger who delivered the message brought back the news that Kanto was in rebellion and Hachioji was surrounded. There was no way to judge the situation at all.
Before any results were discussed, it was up to the retainers in the Great Hall to act with passion.
This is because there was no great strategist in the family who was famous all over the world, known as the two soldiers or conspirators. Usually, when he made suggestions on things, he could always give a few pertinent suggestions. But when it comes to the overall strategic situation involving dozens of countries, no one can make a comprehensive analysis.
The only thing to be thankful for is that none of the generals of the Yamanouchi family are timid and fearful. At least now everyone in the Great Hall has no disputes, and generally believes that they should seek war.
While the discussion was still intense, a frosty envoy fell to his knees in front of everyone. Judging from the small flag on his shoulder, it turned out to be an envoy of the Minowa Nagano clan. "Murakami's defense last week brazenly attacked the small county county, and the army pressed towards Kamishima. Most of the small county people who originally gathered to support the main family have been defeated and killed, and the rest have fled to Minowa, and the Nakasendo Road is cut off."
There was only the sound of sucking cold air in Xiaopingtai's ears. It turned out that Murakami Yoshikiyo was also involved? If it was Murakami Yoshikiyo who led this matter, it would be reasonable. After all, Murakami Yoshikiyo's territory was sandwiched between Uesugi Terutora, and his relationship with the original Echigo Nagao clan, now the governor of the Uesugi clan, has never been very good. There is a high possibility of a stab in the back!
"What is the situation in Kanto? Did the Shinano no Kami of Nagano tell you anything?" Yamauchi Yoshiharu asked hurriedly, but the envoy was vague. Due to his identity, he only knew that the Musashi-Matsuyama area, which had just been granted to Nagano Yoshimasa, was attacked. Nagano Yoshimasa heard that the scale of the turmoil was large and was ready to send a large army to rescue, so he asked the people of Xiaoxian to gather to help defend Minowa, but Murakami Yoshikiyo, the dog, took advantage of it. Now Murakami Yoshikiyo's troops have appeared in the Azuma Iwakuro area and the Chui Bing Pass, and they are advancing from both sides, and it seems that they intend to invade Joshu on a large scale.
Yamanouchi Yoshiharu slammed the armrest hard, and all kinds of unknown anger surged in his heart. His face, which was originally very well-mannered and did not show his emotions, showed a trace of resentment. He ordered someone to send the envoy to rest, sat on the main seat, and sighed.
Kitabatake University was also a wise man, and he quickly advised Yamanouchi Yoshiharu to send someone to the Imagawa clan in Suruga to inquire about the specific situation. In addition, he could start mobilizing the territory and start collecting food and grass.
As long as the speed is fast enough, he can first gather two or three thousand elite soldiers. Then he can enter Izu and Sagami along the coastal road and support Kawada Nagachika to have a stable road. Then the crisis of Hachioji can be solved at the same time. In short, speed is the most important thing. The situation in Kanto is so confusing now that there is no room for hesitation.
Yamanouchi Yoshiharu thought it was very important, and quickly sent a hatamoto to Suruga. He quickly wrote a letter to the hatamoto, and then mumbled some words about how to deal with it. After the hatamoto took it, he promised and walked out quickly.
The others continued to discuss, and Xiao Pingtai glanced outside, and thought of the frost on the face of the Nagano clan's envoy.
He said quietly, "It's too late, too late."