Chapter 672 18. Oda Nobunaga Is Also Interested

Uesugi Kenshin looked at Yamauchi Taro meaningfully. He was loyal to the shogunate and was willing to maintain the authority of the shogunate. But it does not mean that he only recognized the shogunate of Ashikaga Yoshiaki. The shogunate of other Ashikaga was also good.

If this shogun was his eldest nephew, wouldn't it be better for Uesugi Kenshin?

Uesugi Kenshin had all the political wisdom he should have, although he was occasionally not very smart. He even bullied the young Nagao clan leader and deprived the Ashikaga Nagao clan of their territory and transferred it to others, which resulted in the Ashikaga Nagao clan directly joining the Hojo clan.

But it is not difficult to choose the shogun!

Kobayata knew what he was thinking by looking at his expression. If he really wanted to raise an army to attack Oda Nobunaga, then the shogunate would have to change! We can't hand over the shogunate that tens of thousands of people have fought for with real swords and guns and their lives to others!

The change of the shogunate means that Yamauchi Taro will succeed to the throne, there is no doubt about that! Uesugi Kenshin was happy to see Yamauchi Taro as the general.

But neither of them said this for the time being. The matter of supporting Yamauchi Taro to lead the army to Kyoto is still in the plan. When to do it and whether it will be successful depends on the development of Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Oda Nobunaga.

There is nothing more to say. Kobayata wrote a letter and entrusted a hatamoto flying horse to send it back to Yamauchi, and gave it to Hosokawa Nainae to inform the Lianpanzhong.

Be prepared to turn against each other!

We and Uesugi are nephews and uncles. We will prosper together and suffer together. No matter how this matter develops, since Ashikaga Yoshiaki has made it clear, we must be prepared to advance and retreat together.

After talking about this matter, both sides knew it. Even Yamauchi Taro probably knew that his family and his uncle were worried about the feud between the shogunate and the Oda clan.

Press it and don't send it!

Since they were in Kawagoe Castle, Yamauchi Taro and Kenshin Uesugi prepared to meet the grandfather and grandson pair of Uesugi Shizuken and Uesugi Yoshiken. Uesugi Yoshiken was only a 14-year-old young master, and the real head of the family was still the old man Uesugi Shizuken.

Although Kitamushi had fought a lot at the beginning of the year and had a hard time, there were still some melons and dates in the fields. Old man Uesugi was not a great bodhisattva, and it was impossible for him to be tax-free. He would collect the annual tribute as usual, but just less.

The team that originally had only dozens of lackeys has now transformed into a high-ranking minister. This is all due. They have been following the old man for so many years without abandoning him, and have also raised a barely sufficient group of retainers for the old man. It is right to reward them generously.

A group of people surrounded Uesugi Shizukata, who was in high spirits when he was happy. The old man looked more than ten years younger than his actual age. He looked so energetic that he could live for another ten years.

"Greetings to His Highness Kanrei, and His Highness the Dismounted!" Grandparents and grandchildren came together.

"Please stand up!"

The few people blew awkwardly and entered the city. Uesugi Shizukata's determination to fight against the Hojo was beyond doubt. So Uesugi Kenshin didn't need to say anything to him this time, just to confirm whether Uesugi Shizukata supported him as the Kanrei of Kanto.

The old man was clear in his heart that whether their family could be stable depended on the external support of Yamanouchi and Kanrei Uesugi. For Uesugi Kenshin's test, the old man who had seen many storms and waves knelt down without saying a word!

He didn't even frown, it was very smooth and natural!

Very satisfied! Uesugi Kenshin was very satisfied with the old man's attitude!

Since their family was so sensible, Kenshin Uesugi had no grudges about handing over the huge Matsuyama territory to the Uesugi clan of Ogigayatsu.

And the later Ota Sukemasa and Ota Masakage father and son were no less than the old man. They had been displaced for many years, and now they finally recovered their territory and were on the front line of defense against the Hojo clan. How could they not understand the importance of holding on to the thighs?

These younger brothers were all released by the Yamanouchi family, but through the inspection of Kenshin Uesugi in the past few days, at least on the surface, the situation of Kenshin Uesugi as the leader of the Kanto lords was established.

Yamanouchi is Yamanouchi, but Uesugi is also Uesugi!

After watching this performance of being admired by all directions and kings from all countries, winter was about to come, and everyone returned to their own countries.

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"Have you all read the letter from Tansho?" Yamanouchi Shuke sat at the top and presided over the Lianpanhui.

Everyone present nodded in response, and Yoshiyasu Yamanouchi, who was sitting at the end, folded the letter again and passed it back.

"I'm sure you all should have foreseen what Saemon had brought back to Daiki's advice."

"Now that Kasugayama Kanrei has also received Daiki's secret letter, I'm afraid the situation in Luoyang will change drastically!" Yamauchi Shuke finished talking about the current situation and waited for everyone to express their opinions.

"Kai and Suruga are newly annexed, and it's difficult to mobilize a large army. If there is a war now, the time is not ripe!" Imagawa Yoshichika crossed his arms and folded his arms in front of his chest.

He knew the situation in Suruga. On the one hand, he had to eliminate the traces of the rule of the Takeda clan and the old Imagawa clan, and on the other hand, he had to guard against the possible attack of the Hojo clan at any time. It is very likely that Suruga will not be able to contribute much in future wars, let alone Kai.

"I just don't know how Luoyang will behave in the end." Kitabatake University expressed his concerns.

"Maybe it can still be reconciled?"

"I'm afraid it can't be reconciled!" Uncle Tsunayoshi saw clearly in Luoyang that Oda Nobunaga and Ashikaga Yoshiaki had basically torn off the false face.

Oda Nobunaga still recognizes the shogunate now, naturally because there are considerable supporters behind the shogunate. He is now in the south and the north, respectively, with the Miyoshi Three and the Asakura clan. Although there is no pressure to fight two against one, he cannot expand the front line any further.

This is why he maintained the most basic restraint!

And the reason why Ashikaga Yoshiaki did not immediately ask the daimyo to rise up was also to make the final budget. Are the daimyo willing to fight an anti-Oda war under the unified command of the shogunate, with him as the general as the leader.

Can they respond to his call in the fastest time, instead of pushing and dragging, and slowly going to die.

"My lords! There is a letter!" A servant opened the gate and reported loudly.

"Whose?" asked the Yamauchi chief accountant sitting on top.

"The one who came is Oda's Akamori Gorohachi (Kanemori Nagachika)"

"Oda? Please let him in!"

Whatever he said, it came. This thing really didn't work. What happened to Oda Nobunaga? It was almost snowing, but he actually sent someone to Yamauchi.

"Greetings, all the lords!" Kanamori Nagachika trotted into the house and presented Oda Nobunaga's letter.

Yamauchi Shukei took it, cut open the envelope, took out the letter, and read it expressionlessly, "Please go to the city to rest first. We will reply to Gifu Dansho after discussion!"