On May 22, the envoys from the front brought the news of Imagawa Yoshimoto's death back to Sunfu after traveling day and night. The envoys from the Asahina and Okabe families brought the news one after another.
, also accused each other of being the traitor who murdered Imagawa Yoshimoto, and asked Sunpu Castle to send troops to fight against the rebellion. The envoy of the Okabe family even sent Imagawa Yoshimoto's death, pointing out that it was Ume who stayed in Narumi Castle at that time.
Akihira and Asahina Taito.
This explosive news instantly caused the entire Sunpu Castle to panic - not long ago, this news also panicked Hikima Castle and Kakegawa Castle.
The huge army before the expedition was defeated miserably in front of the Owari bumpkin. And Yoshimoto Imagawa, the most prestigious family governor of the Imagawa family for many years, also died in Okehazama.
Three days have passed since the incident happened. Everyone was blinded by what happened on the front line during this period. The messenger from the Asahina family mentioned in the letter that in order to avoid disputes, the troops directly under the Imagawa family had formed a
The Itami family's fleet has returned and is still drifting at sea. However, the two main forces stationed on the front line are now seriously opposed to each other, and may even have fought. The traffic lines on the road are due to the death zone of Imagawa Yoshimoto.
The impact of the attack also plunged into chaos. Many post stations had already sent out all their messengers in a daze to inform various cities of the news before they received the subsequent order to block the news - so much so that the messengers on the front line sometimes
Even a replacement horse could not be found.
When Imagawa Yoshimoto went on an expedition, he took away almost all the mobile troops. Now Sunpu Castle can mobilize no more than 1,000 soldiers. Once the news of Imagawa Yoshimoto's death spreads, the territory will undoubtedly fall into unprecedented turmoil. Regardless of
Whether it was to stop the Okabe family or the Asahina family that were already in conflict, or to put down the wealthy families who might raise a rebellion after the death of Imagawa Yoshimoto, or even to defend against alliances with ulterior motives, Sunpu Castle could not produce a reliable and powerful force.
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Over the years, the prosperity of the Imagawa family has been largely maintained by Imagawa Yoshimoto's outstanding talents and extraordinary personal charm. Now that Imagawa Yoshimoto died, the Imagawa family suddenly lost its backbone and did not know where to go in the future. Originally, because
The local wealthy families who were in awe of Imagawa Yoshimoto's talents became active, while the loyal samurai of the Imagawa family were extremely sad and confused as to how to stabilize the situation. What's even more serious is that the heir of the Imagawa family has not yet been determined. The entire Imagawa family leadership
Inside, they were all caught up in the turmoil.
However, at this moment, a woman who had not been involved in political affairs for a long time stood up. She was the biological mother of Imagawa Yoshimoto and the wife of the Imagawa clan - the famous female prime minister Jugini.
Just the moment this old and thin figure appeared at the Sunpu Castle evaluation meeting with the support of two maids, it played an incredible role in calming people's hearts. The old warriors who had been in panic all day suddenly stopped their meaningless activities.
Arguing and crying, all turned their expectation and trust towards Shouguini. In an instant, confidence and loyalty all returned to the bodies of these retainers. They waited for orders as they had done countless times in the past.
Because they know that the woman in front of them has twice supported the family governor in critical moments to stabilize the overall situation. They also know that after the deaths of Imagawa Yoshimoto and Taiyuan Xuezai, this woman's political skills have been greatly improved in the Imagawa family.
No one can surpass him. Everyone understands that under that purple cassock, there is unparalleled wisdom and determination hidden.
Everyone was surprised to find that this weather-beaten woman did not show any sadness after learning that her son had died. Her expression was as calm and kind as ever. This was completely different from Imagawa, who was crying like a man in tears.
On the afternoon of May 22, Shouguini announced in Sunfu Castle that the Imagawa clan would succeed him as the governor of the family. All the elders of the Imagawa family in Sunpu Castle agreed. The establishment of the crown prince at the first time immediately suppressed those who were ready to move.
Opposition members, the rumors that were originally circulated in Yuanjiang such as "the second Huacang Rebellion is about to break out" and "the Imagawa family will fight bloody battles for the ownership of the family governor" have been self-destructed.
At the same time, Shouguini also immediately sent a messenger with her own handwritten letter, ordering the Imagawa family troops in Suruga Kingdom to immediately assemble to Sunfu Castle and put them under her unified control. At the same time, the wealthy families from all over the country came to Suruga.
All the hostages in the prefecture were immediately invited by her to the Sunpu Castle Castle.
In the afternoon, Shouguini immediately sent an envoy to report the funeral to the Takeda family and the Hojo family at the same time - it was impossible to hide the news anyway, and requested the two families for the statement needed to stabilize the territory. Hojo Ujiyasu said on the spot that he would
He supported the Imagawa family as always. Takeda Shingen even more earnestly proposed that he would send troops to help the Imagawa family stabilize the situation, but was politely declined by Sugini's envoy.
A series of operations to stabilize people's hearts calmed down the people in the clan. Although the impact of Imagawa Yoshimoto's unexpected death was still there, everyone also understood that the rule of the Imagawa family would never end.
However, what puzzles everyone is that Shougui Ni has not made any intervention in the developments on the front line - even though subsequent intelligence has been transmitted, the Okabe family and the Asahina family have started a civil war in Mikawa. But Shou Guini
Nishi used the far-fetched excuse that "the master should not interfere in the fights between retainers", and did not express any opinion on the question "who was the traitor who killed Imagawa Yoshimoto".
May 24, Jiangjixi.
Kaede Imagawa's face on the couch looked a little better, but there was still no trace of blood.
"Princess, Master Anesama has set off according to your instructions." A maid who had been following Imagawa Kaede came back to report, "You should also take your medicine quickly."
The day before yesterday, the doctor who was hurriedly invited by the maids gave her several anti-fetal medicines after she cried until she almost fainted, and also warned her not to be too sentimental - but this was not easy? Her mother had already passed away.
He passed away, and his father who loved him also abandoned him and left. Once again he lost his loved one, and once again felt such unforgettable pain.
When I think of the father who smiled and came to see his "grandson" more than ten days ago, and who have been separated forever, tears can't stop flowing. Who would have thought that this would be the last time between father and daughter.
I always thought that it was because of my mother that I blamed my father and resented my father in my heart. It was not until recently that I gradually understood my father's difficulties. I had not yet said "I love him" to him, and I had not yet served him well like a daughter.
I haven't even brought Ping with me to have a meal together as a family. My father is already gone.
The only relative she has left in time is Amakihei, who is still in the Mikawa Civil War. The last message that came clearly stated that it was Amakihei and Asahina Taitomo who were ambushed by the Okabe family. It was extremely dangerous.
The half-crossed attack.
That was her last resort. If he was gone, Imagawa Kaede really didn't know how to survive.
Didn’t you promise me at that time that you would return safely with daddy? Why did daddy...
Ping...don't you always keep your word? You deceitful liar...you actually lied to me.
When you come back...I will never let you go.
When you come back...I will make you apologize in front of your father's spirit.
When you come back...I must...
Await your return.
May 27, in Sanhe territory.
The confrontation between the two armies has lasted for several days, with neither side taking any proactive action.
Both sides have abundant food and grass, and there will be no problem of food shortage. After the arrival of Naoe Tadayei, Chiri Castle also stabilized its defenses. The families of the Tokiwabi Ashigaru were moved to Anxiang Castle, and the Ashigaru from Bihai County also
Summoned by Naoe Tadayei to defend Chiritsu Castle. Now, the troops of Asahina's family are besieging Kariya Castle of the Okabe family from three directions: the west, northeast and east. It is not necessarily a siege - because no matter what the Okabe family's plan is,
Asahina and his team are absolutely unstoppable in breaking through the encirclement that way - the latter is just thinking about how to unite their forces.
Three days ago, the news came that Shougui Ni would support the Imagawa clan's true succession to the throne - this was something that everyone expected; Shougui Ni also immediately started to stabilize the hearts of the people in his territory - this was also something that everyone expected;
Shouguini did not directly take sides and designate the other party as rebellious - this was still what everyone expected. To everyone's surprise, both the new governor Imagawa Uzuma and Shouguini actually
No envoys were sent to the front line. In any case, when the two ministers of the family were fighting a civil war with more than half of the family's strength, the family governor should have sent someone to mediate and persuade!
In fact, the war between the two armies was originally an accident. Asahina Yasutomo had no intention of directly starting a war with the Okabe family. He only prepared his troops for war out of the mentality of "being on guard against others." Who would have ever wanted to watch Hina Yasuhiro?
When Okabe Masatsuna arrived, he rushed forward and started fighting without saying a word, and then the two families developed into a violent conflict.
Although Asahina Taitomo felt that since Okabe Motonobu killed the family governor, he must have wanted to use an ambush to kill him without stopping, so as to monopolize the power of the family. However, when the Imagawa family's direct-controlled troops still have strength,
Continuous attacks on colleagues can easily arouse suspicion, making the Imagawa family feel that the Okabe family is the traitor who jumped over the wall, so they ordered a rebellion. Therefore, both the Asahina family and the Okabe family maintained restraint after the initial confrontation.
They did not continue to use force. Instead, they kept sending envoys, accusing the other party of being a traitor and waiting for the ruling from Sunpu Castle. On the other hand, they prepared their troops for war and continued the confrontation.
Therefore, after the news of the Imagawa family's true succession came, Asahina Taitomo breathed a sigh of relief. He felt that the Imagawa family's mediator would arrive soon, and the Asahina family, who were not afraid of the shadow, would firmly support it.
All the decisions of the master family. If the Okabe family also obeys the truce, then after an investigation, the conspiracy of the Okabe family will naturally be exposed. If the Okabe family still wants to go to war on the grounds that the Uqiu family is the traitor, their own attitude
It will arouse suspicion. In any case, the Asahina family is already in an invincible position.
Chapter completed!