The awesome Uesugi Yoshikage made a lot of nonsense at Fushimi Castle, and then he rushed in greedily and was besieged in Tomi no Mori.
The direct consequence of her mistake was that Kosaka Masanobu was killed in battle, and the elite warrior warriors sent by the Uesugi Takeda family suffered heavy losses.
In an ordinary martial arts group, such a big loss would be enough to overturn the status of the heir, but from Yi Yin's point of view, this loss is not a bad thing.
Uesugi Yoshikage's bones are full of the pride of a time traveler. Although she doesn't show it in her daily life, she actually looks down upon the warriors of this era with contempt.
This is not good.
In Yi Yin's view, the elites of every era are not stupid. Modern people are not much smarter than ancient people. There is no intellectual gap between the two sides. The so-called ignorance of the ancients is actually a lack of information.
Uesugi Yoshikage suffered a big loss this time. It would be a good thing if he could learn from it and reflect on his arrogance.
It is better to suffer losses late than to suffer losses early. When you are young, you can still get up after falling. If you fall down again when you are older, you may not have the chance to do it again.
Although the eleven-year-old Uesugi Yoshikage has a mature soul as a time traveler, in the eyes of samurai society, she is still a half-grown child, and her mistakes are understandable.
With the prestige of Yiyin and the strength of Sibo Shenquan, it is naturally enough to smooth out the negative impact of this time, and even turn bad things into good things. Through heavy losses, the Wu family under his command shares the same hatred.
More importantly, through this tragic defeat, Uesugi Yoshikage and Takeda Yoshinobu established a bond of iron and blood, which is far deeper than the bond of half-sisters.
The Takeda people fought to the end to save Uesugi Yoshikage's rear, and the Uesugi people suffered heavy losses in order to regain the body of Kosaka Masanobu.
Takeda and Uesugi, two powerful samurai groups who were once incompatible, established unprecedented mutual trust through this bloody battle involving the heirs of both sides.
In troubled times, trust is more precious than gold.
The mutual trust between the two parties is conducive to Uesugi Yoshikage's future rule and also ensures Takeda Yoshinobu's future status.
From Yiyin's perspective, this is the biggest gain from this battle.
From Yi Yin's point of view, there is no harm in losing some elites. The Sibo family is now strong and has many men who are willing to die and can afford to die.
But the unity of the descendants of God is priceless and extremely rare.
Yoshigan decided to go to Luo in advance, on the one hand, it was to stabilize the hearts and minds of Toba Fushimi's defense line, and to bring the military strength of Maeda Toshiie, Maeda's interests, and Nizi Yukimori to the front line, it would immediately stabilize the hearts of the people.
Compared with the situation of the war, Yoshigage is more worried that the battle will damage Uesugi Yoshikage's confidence. This daughter and fellow time traveler is the best heir to continue his political line.
If this battle shatters Uesugi Yoshikage's confidence and makes her no longer energetic and lacks self-confidence, then the gains outweigh the losses.
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Toba leaves the palace.
The autumn wind was bleak and the fallen leaves were returning to their roots. Yoshikage Uesugi stood alone in the courtyard, feeling very lonely.
Her eyes wandered forward, and suddenly a heavy weight fell on her body, and a thick coat was draped over her shoulders.
Yiyin appeared beside her and said softly.
"Autumn is cold and dewy, be careful not to catch a cold."
Uesugi Yoshikage looked at Yoshigage inexplicably, his eyes were distracted and it seemed that he had not recovered yet. She subconsciously reached out to touch Yoshigage's cheek and asked softly.
"Does this face never age?"
Yiyin frowned, reached out to knock off her little claws, and scolded lightly.
"No matter how old or young you are, I am your father."
Uesugi Yoshikage rubbed his little hand that was slapped away and smiled sadly.
"Yes, you are my father in this life. I have embarrassed my father, and I have embarrassed you."
Yoshigami didn't understand Uesugi Yoshikage's feelings. Uesugi Yoshikage admired him so much and wanted to prove to him that he could do it, but he messed up because he was eager for success.
When a young time traveler stepped onto the battlefield for the first time, he was taught a good lesson by the ancients. This kind of frustration made Yoshikage Uesugi feel ashamed and angry, and he was unable to face the senior time traveler he longed for.
Little did Yoshigan know that Yoshikage Uesugi was facing her own complicated emotions. He was just treating Uesugi Yoshikage with tolerance from a father's perspective and encouraged her to start over.
He touched Uesugi Yoshikage's hair. Uesugi Yoshikage shook his head in disgust and whispered.
"I'm not a child. Although I only look eleven years old, I'm an adult like you. Don't comfort me like a child."
Looking at the angry Uesugi Yoshikage, Yoshigage couldn't help but laugh. He didn't know which sensitive point he had touched on Uesugi Yoshikage, so he changed the subject.
"I heard that you dealt with a rude samurai family in Fushimi Castle? Which samurai warrior was he?"
Uesugi Yoshikage didn't know why Yoshigage suddenly asked about this, but he still answered.
"That person's name is Kuchiki. She should be the reinforcement general of the Kuchiki family in Takashima County, Omi. I already asked her to commit seppuku and apologized, and I ignored her afterwards."
Yiyin shook his head and said.
"You are Young Master Sibo, and she is committing a crime by questioning you in public.
Later, I will ask Yagyu Munenuri's secret censor to investigate and find out what illegal activities the Kuchiki family has committed, and sentence the entire family to exile in the Ou border."
Uesugi Yoshikage was stunned.
"I just conveniently used her to establish my authority. She has committed seppuku, so it won't bring harm to the whole clan, right?"
Yiyin said calmly.
"Originally it wasn't a problem, but now it is."
Yoshikage Uesugi felt heavy, and she understood what Yoshigage meant.
If Uesugi Yoshikage wins this battle, then Kuchiki's doubts about her will become a joke, and Kuchiki will end it after committing seppuku.
But because Yoshikage Uesugi lost this battle, Yoshihiro must suppress the gossip from the outside world and show that his trust in this heir has not been shaken.
Then, Kuchiki's sin of questioning Uesugi Yoshikage was magnified.
Yiyin must intensify the punishment of the entire Kuchiki family, and take a preemptive strike to block the mouths of outsiders, so that they will not dare to fool around anymore.
Uesugi Yoshikage said depressedly.
"But she has already committed seppuku, and according to the tradition of the Wu family, the matter is over.
If you try to punish the entire Kuchiki clan even more for my sake, I'm afraid it will be counterproductive."
Yiyin smiled and said.
"You are right, Kuchiki committed seppuku, her matter is over.
Therefore, the entire Kuchiki clan was exiled because they had committed other illegal acts.
The Wu family is not a believer in men and women, and every family will always have people and things that bully men, dominate women, and do evil, and it is too easy to catch some pigtails."
Uesugi Yoshikage burst into laughter.
"Is this power? You are truly a powerful person who can do whatever you want, father."
Yiyin nodded seriously.
"Yes, this is power. I use my power to protect my daughter. If anyone dares to talk too much, I will kill her whole family."
Uesugi Yoshikage smiled helplessly, looked down at his hands, and sighed.
"I don't know...I don't know if I'm worth all the trouble.
I used to think it was easy for you...I thought it was easy to defeat them...Now, I know how difficult it has been for you these years...
It's really hard to win the battle.
I haven't been able to sleep well these days. Whenever I close my eyes, those Ji warriors who died for me appear in my mind.
They are all elites. They were once so young, full of vitality, and talented. Their futures are full of hope. They are the pride of their parents and husbands, and they are other people's children who are being flaunted.
But now, they are all dead, because of my stupidity and my mistakes, they died in a meaningless defeat.
I used to think that since I was a time traveler, I should be better than these ancient islanders, but reality slapped me in the face and told me that I was stupid.
My life was saved by the efforts of eight or nine hundred elite Ji warriors. I don't know if it was worth it or if they would regret it.
I feel so confused."
Yoshigan laughed. He was very happy to see Uesugi Yoshikage becoming mature. If the death of hundreds of thousands of warriors can make his successors mature, then this defeat is indeed meaningful.
Uesugi Yoshikage, who was responsible for nearly a thousand lives, has truly felt his responsibility, status, and power. This is very good.
Looking at the confused Yoshikage Uesugi, Yoshihiro made a decisive move.
"Of course it's worth it, they deserved their death.
Because of their hard work, their parents will receive generous pensions from the Spall family, their families will be taken care of by the Spall family, and their daughters will receive the Spall family.
They used their bravery and loyalty to usher in a better future for their families.
Don't underestimate yourself, Yoshikage, you are my daughter, you are my heir, you are nobler than most people in this island country, they are lucky to die for you.
I'm not trying to comfort you, I'm telling you the truth.
There is a saying that there is no greater merit than the savior. You are the future master of the world. They are really lucky to die for you.
Although you have always been by my side, you have not truly understood how powerful I am.
Power is when everyone thinks that I should be the one to preside over the final battle, but I just want you to fight it.
No one dares to object. Even if they have ideas in their hearts, they can only obey. This is my power."
Uesugi Yoshikage looked at Yoshigan in shock.
"You still want me to come? You..."
Seeing that her daughter was at a loss, Yiyin smiled.
"I hope you can be more confident. Victory and defeat are common in military affairs. If you lose a battle, you will lose it. You are my heir and we can afford to lose.
Hideyoshi Ichijo kept taking risks and made a desperate move to reach Luo. Why?
Because she was going to lose, she was fighting in a corner, she knew she couldn't beat me, she was afraid of me.
This is my power, the power that makes the only challenger in this island country so scared that he can't sleep.
So what if we lost a game? So what if eight or nine hundred elite warriors died? Ichijo Hideyoshi tried his best to fight for a glimmer of hope.
But we are different. We want to win. Now you only need to follow the steps, just like playing a computer real-time strategy game. Click and hold the left mouse button, circle, and press a.
How can you lose when flying dragon rides on the face?"
Uesugi Yoshikage's expression became a little subtle, and she sighed.
"Father, I know you want to comfort me, but please don't say such unlucky words.
I always feel weird."
Yiyin smiled slightly, patted his daughter on the back and said.
"It's a joke that only you and I understand. Isn't it interesting? Stand up tall and straighten your chest. It's just a small loss. It's okay."
Uesugi Yoshikage pouted.
"That's easy for you to say...Have you ever lost?"
Yiyin shrugged.
"You know, I am invincible and have never lost."
Uesugi Yoshikage couldn't help but roll her eyes, but most of the depression in her heart had dissipated. She knew that Yoshigage was comforting herself, and her heart felt warm.
Seeing that her mood had eased, Yiyin said with a smile.
"In short, this unexpected battle is not as bad as you think. At least it lets us know that Ichijo Hideyoshi can no longer trust anyone.
The Haesuka family's repeated jumps were not an exception. Even the Mori family was swaying, forcing Ichijo Hideyoshi to use other means to tie up Kobayakawa Takakage.
For example, the desecration of Kosaka Masanobu's body angered me and made the Mori family fall deeper and deeper into trouble. They had no choice but to bite the bullet and go all the way to the dark side with the Ichijo family.
You shouldn't be hesitant or afraid. What you should be afraid of now is Ichijo Hideyoshi. She is really afraid.
Muster up your courage, face your past failures, and set out again to bring back victory.
In this world, nothing is obtained for no reason. If you want power, dignity, and compliance from others, you have to win it back with your own fists.
Have you ever watched Steel Refining? Do you still remember the sentence in it?
You have the courage to charge the enemy's positions seventeen times, but you don't have the courage to survive?
Muster up your courage to defeat Ichijo Hideyoshi and win the respect of martial artists all over the world, I believe you can do it."
Yoshigage tried his best to inject chicken blood into Uesugi Yoshikage, but Uesugi Yoshikage tilted his head and asked thoughtfully.
"Is this saying found in Fullmetal Alchemist?"
Yiyin's face fell.
"I'm talking about how steel is made!"
Uesugi Yoshikage chuckled, there is a generation gap between those born in the 1980s and the new generation.
She looked at the desolate courtyard, tightened the clothes around her body, and revealed some of her feelings that she had never revealed to Yiyin.
"Before time travel, I once liked a boy, very, very much, the kind of love that I would do anything for him.
I was frugal and wanted to buy him his favorite bag on his birthday.
But I later discovered that I only earned 5,000 from my summer job during the summer, while he only made 20,000 from going out on three dates a month.
It’s great to have money. I can’t even bear to eat the Golden Arches, but others can take me to eat Japanese food and French food.
I used to be very cowardly, I didn't dare to hate the boy I liked.
I hated that rich woman, she took away my dream.
I also cursed secretly, being rich is a big deal.
But today, I realized that I seemed to have become a scarier and more annoying guy than that rich woman.
It's really cool to have power, it's amazing, I can make countless people willing to die for me.
Father, I seem to be living the way I hate the most, am I still worthy of your love like this?"
Yiyin's eyes were full of love, he hugged his daughter gently and said softly.
"No matter what you become, daddy will love you because you are my daughter, little fool."
Uesugi Yoshikage was held by Yoshigan, his cheek resting on his shoulder and against his neck, smelling the fragrance of Yoshigan's hair, and smiling bitterly.
This is not the answer I want...big idiot...but...you won't understand...so be it...
Uesugi Yoshikage pushed Yoshigage away, looked at his doubtful eyes, and said.
"Okay, no need to comfort me, I'm fine.
Boss, she hasn't left her room for several days and refuses to eat. You'd better go see her and use your sharp tongue to convince her."
Yoshigan looked at Uesugi Yoshikage carefully.
"Is everything okay?"
Uesugi Yoshikage nodded vigorously.
"It's okay!"
Yiyin nodded.
"Then I'll go see Yixin."
"Um."
Watching Yoshigage turn around and leave, Uesugi Yoshikage bit his lower lip and stared at his back.
Traveling through time and meeting him... is it a good thing... or a bad thing... so annoying...