Naoe Keizuna smiled bitterly and shook his head. All this was going to come sooner or later, she just didn't expect it would come together.
Because the family governor left the country, all the Wu families who were dissatisfied with the status quo broke out under the alliance of some behind-the-scenes backhand.
The people of Xiayue Yangbei have been disgusted with the Nagao family in the mansion for a long time.
They, who stood on the side of Echigo's defense, were killed by Uesugi Terutora's mother until their blood flowed into rivers, and every family wept for their relatives who died in the battle.
After Uesugi Teruhora came to power, he continued his mother's preventive strategy, winning over a few loyalists such as the Nakajo family, and continued to weaken and suppress most of the Yangbei people.
The die-hards like this banker are living in poverty and have long been unable to endure it. Sooner or later they will rebel.
Although the former Sino-Vietnamese guardians surrendered, Uesugi Teruhu was a proud man and looked down upon these surrendering factions who were bowing their heads and acting like petty traitors.
They often ignore their dignity, protect their close ministers, and deal with injustice.
Daxiong Chaohide is the best among the guardians of the old ministers, and he and Honzo Sano jointly manage China and Vietnam.
If there was a dispute between the two, Uesugi Teruhora would definitely disregard fairness and defend his confidant Honjo Minoru.
If a bowl of water is uneven, how can we make these old guardians return to their hearts? Sooner or later they will have to rebel.
Nagao Masaki, the lord of Sakado Castle, was the governor of the Ueda Nagao family.
At the beginning, the mother of Teru Uesugi established the foundation with the Fuchu Nagao family as the core, and the Ueda Nagao family and the Furushi Nagao family as assistants, and it was only then that the Echigo Kingdom was stabilized.
With the help of Ueda Furushi and the Nagao family's power in Central and Echigo, they powerfully suppressed the Yue Yangbei clan and achieved the hegemony of the Fuchu Nagao family in Echigo.
After Terutora Uesugi came to power, he became close to the Fushi Nagao family of his father's family, which long ago aroused dissatisfaction with the Ueda Nagao family.
Later, he protected the Kanto governor Uesugi Kensei, reconciled with the Yamauchi-Uesugi family, and eliminated the hatred that originally killed the two Echigo guardians of the Yamauchi-Uesugi family.
Following Uesugi Teruhora up to Luo, he planned to change the Nagao family in the palace to the Yamauchi Uesugi family, obtain the position of Kanto governor, and rule Echigo in a legitimate and legitimate manner.
Nagao Masaki was even more dissatisfied.
This is equivalent to abandoning the name Fuchu Nagao family. So how can the future interests of the Ueda Nagao family, as a member of the same clan, be guaranteed?
With the title of governor of Kanto and governor of the Uesugi family, Teruhora Uesugi can win over the old guardian ministers of Chuetsu, and the Nagao family of Ueda becomes less important.
Moreover, Nagao Masakai married Uesugi Teruhora's brother.
This was the basis for the original marriage alliance between the three Nagao families, and it also gave her the possibility of coveting the Nagao family in the mansion.
If Terutora Uesugi dies, she can use the blood relationship of Terutora Uesugi's brother as a medium to take over the Nagao family in the mansion and devour Shimotsu.
The ambitious long-tailed political scene will have to reverse course sooner or later.
Naoe Keizuna knew it well, Yangbei Zhong, guarding the old ministers, and the Ueda Nagao family were all going to rebel.
Even if the family governor takes back his post as governor of Kanto, it still won't change this reality.
Because Teruhora Uesugi doesn't understand people's hearts, she is too proud, brave and good at fighting, and only relies on her own likes and dislikes to do things, how can she last long.
Even if the battle is invincible, it cannot change people's support.
Lord, you need to wake up!
Naoe Keizuna exhaled and said.
"Now that the matter has come to this, we can only stabilize Echigo's domestic situation and prevent it from collapsing."
This sentence was so presumptuous that only Naoe Keetsuna, who was deeply trusted by Uesugi Teruhora, dared to say it.
Although, nothing is as important as the life of the family governor.
But if you lose all the land in Xia Yue, Zhong Yue, and the size of Yue Yue, even if the family governor returns, there will be no way to recover. Sooner or later, you will be dead and your family will be destroyed.
In this case, let's first save the family business for the family governor, stabilize Echigo's situation for her, and pray for her good military fortune and smooth return.
Kakizaki Keijia, who was most concerned about the safety of his family governor, had nothing to say. This was the most rational choice.
If all the family property is lost, what's the point of having the governor come back? Will he be stabbed?
she said.
"I can't figure it out, why does Hojo Takahiro rebel? The family governor is not kind to her!"
To be honest, Naoe Keizuna and Usami Sadamitsu didn't expect Hojo Takahiro to do this.
Naoe Keizuna said.
“The mastermind behind the scenes is indeed powerful, inciting almost everyone who is dissatisfied with the governor of Echigo.
One by one, the fire was lit, and when the wildfire started, there were always ambitious people who would follow suit, but I didn't expect it to be her, Takahiro Hojo."
Usami Sadamitsu shook his head.
"It's useless to say this now. Hojo Castle is on the Kashiwazaki Plain. I will rush back to Biwashima Castle immediately to take charge of the overall situation."
The Usami-sama Biwajima Castle is located at the eastern foot of Mt. Yoneyama, and further east is Honjo Sanno's Hario Castle.
Kasugao Castle is an important castle in Central Etsu, the gateway to Joetsu, and protects the essence of Joetsu within the Kasugayama Castle area, the Takata Plain.
Going west from Kashio Castle is Biwajima Castle where the Kashiwazaki Plains are located. Over Yoneyama is the territory of the Kakizaki Kei family, and to the west is the Takata Plains.
This road is an important support for the Nagao family in Fuchu to open up China and Vietnam, and it is all in the hands of loyal retainers.
The lord of Hojo Castle, Hojo Takahiro, who was now stuck between Takao Castle and Biwajima Castle, rebelled, directly cutting off Takahiro Castle's connection with the rear.
Once the spring plowing is over and each family mobilizes to fight, the village of Xiwei City is really afraid that it will be besieged by the Zhongyuexiayue Wu family and die in the battle.
Usami must go back immediately after completing her duties and reach her territory, Biwajima Castle, before the end of spring plowing.
After that, he organized logistical supplies and cooperated with the elite troops of the Kakizaki Kei family to conquer Hojo Castle, open up the China-Vietnam channel, and support Honjo Sano.
The three of them were well versed in military strategy. As soon as Usami Sadamitsu opened her mouth, the other two understood what she meant.
Kakizaki Keike looked at Naoe Keizuna and said.
"Lord Naoe, are the supplies currently enough for me to cross Mishan and fight?"
Naoe Keizuna said.
"It's only as far as Pipa Island City. I will mobilize farmers and soldiers after spring plowing to ensure logistics."
Usami nodded and said.
"Then I will set off immediately and rush to Pipa Island City to raise supplies and wait for the army to arrive to replenish military supplies."
Kakizaki Keike bowed to express his gratitude, and then said worriedly.
"What should I do with the governor?"
Naoe Keizuna said helplessly.
"Now we can only turn to the Shiina family for help, and Shiina Yasun is the family governor.
As long as there is someone to help and the family governor is brave, he will surely return smoothly."
Kakizaki Keike said worriedly.
"Shiina Yasuyin, are you willing to try your best?"
Naoe Keizuna asked rhetorically.
"Her family is invaded by the chief priest outside her family, and she is troubled by the Yuezhong Yixiang clan internally. How dare she let the family governor get into trouble?
Without my support from Echigo, the Shiina family cannot hold Shinkawa County.
I will ask her for help as a guarantee. As long as the master returns to Echigo safely, all the territory occupied by my family in Shinkawa County will be returned to the Shiina family."
Usami Sadamitsu was so surprised that he looked at Naoe Keizuna with a firm look on his face and passed the move.
In order to buy off his samurai family, Teruhora Uesugi had already divided the newly acquired land in Shinkawa County. Now that Naoe Keetsuna has given it back on guarantee, he is afraid that he will offend many people.
No wonder Teruhora Uesugi left the country and entrusted Kasugayama Castle to her. She and Honjo, the lord of Haruo Castle, were indeed the lord's most trusted retainers.
The Kakizaki Keijie on the side also breathed a sigh of relief. With a large amount of benefits transferred, the Shiina family will definitely do their best.
In this way, the matter of supporting the family governor was guaranteed, and she said resolutely with peace of mind.
"I will serve as guarantee for this matter together with you, and I will also help explain it when the governor returns."
Usami Sadamitsu sighed secretly, but he had to say it on his face.
"Me too."
The three of them resolved the matter, prepared to deal with the domestic chaos with peace of mind, and tried their best to prevent the situation from collapsing beyond control, waiting for the return of the family governor.
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Sinchuan County, Matsukura Castle Castle Tower.
Shiina Yasuyin looked complicated and asked Koma Tsunemitsu.
"Nagao Kagetora has broken through the interception of Jinbo Nagashi?"
Xiao Jian Changguang said with a stern face.
"The specific battle report has not yet come, but there are scattered reports that Nagao Kagetora led the shogunate envoy to the battle, and Terashima's designated reserve team was defeated in one blow, allowing her to fly away."
Shiina Yasuin was panicked after hearing this. Terashima was definitely the main combatant of the Jinbo family in attacking Shinkawa County. The Shiina family fought against her frequently, and their military strategy was not weak.
Even her backup team was like paper and couldn't withstand Nagao Kagetora's blow. Was her betrayal of Nagao Kagetora too rash?
If something unexpected happens, I'm afraid...
She looked at Koma Tsuneko with expectation and said.
"Nagao Kagetora bravely wins the three armies. Since we haven't taken action yet, we might as well give up here."
Changguang Xiaojian said with a ferocious smile.
"The family governor was joking. All the temples have sent people to the Matsukura Castle, and all the families whose territory was usurped by the Nagao family are sharpening their knives.
Stop now? This joke from the Governor is not funny."
Shiina Yasuyin laughed twice and said quickly.
"Just joking, just joking."
Her underwear was soaked with sweat on her back, and everything was out of her control from the moment she nodded and allowed Ezhong Yi Xiangzhong to intervene.
The Shiina retainers who tried to occupy Shinkawa County, the local clan officials, but the Nagao family counterattacked the Jimbo family and took away their hereditary territory, have joined forces.
There is no turning back when the bow is fired. If Shiina Yasuyin dares to back down at this time, the Shiina family will have no choice but to change their family governor.