Chapter seven hundred and twenty sixth locked rebels
In recent days, various Tokaido families have been calculating against each other, and Yoshino Saba, who is far away in Echigo, is also advancing his own counter-insurgency plan.
Yasuda Castle, inside the residence hall.
Shiba Yoshigan sat on the main seat, and in addition to his concubines, Yasuda Nagahide and Mizuhara Mitsuru were also present.
Shiba Yiyin said to Yasuda Nagahide with a smile.
"Less than ten days after I sent the letter, the Yasuda family not only prepared the camp, but also summoned the Suwon family governor. I am very satisfied."
Tochio Castle marches north along the Echigo Mountains and across the Agano River is Yasuda Castle, which is surrounded by mountains and rivers. This castle is the gateway to Shimotsu, and the attitude of the Yasuda family is very important.
Yiyin relied on the thick winter clothes of Tomei Castle, and the Hime Warriors worked hard and marched in the snow in winter.
He also didn't expect Yasuda Nagahide to be so understanding and accept his orders in full, making preparations for the counter-rebels to settle in Yasuda Castle.
Yasuda Nagahide bowed.
"I am afraid. This is my duty. I have all the orders from the emperor and I should do my best."
After saying that, she handed over the warrant from Teruhora Uesugi with both hands and returned the Shiba Yoshiyin.
Yoshigan Shiba sent a letter to Nagahide Yasuda, along with a warrant from Terutora Uesugi, authorizing the samurai under the command of Yoshigan Shiba who were more loyal to the Uesugi family to counter the rebellion.
Yasuda Nagahide was frightened to death when he learned that Shinbada Choatoshi was causing trouble. The position of the Omi Party was too awkward, and if there was a slight mistake, it would become a battlefield between the two sides.
While she was giving orders to prepare a camp under Yasuda Castle, she also sent an urgent letter urging the Mizuhara Manchu family to come to Yasuda Castle to wait for Shiba Yoshiin who was suppressing the rebellion.
The name Yangbeizhong originated from the Agano River, also known as the Agabeizhong, which means the samurai clan north of the Agano River.
The territory of the Omi Party is on the north bank of the Agano River. Yasuda Castle relies on the Echigo Mountains and exits the mountain pass in the upper reaches of the Agano River, while the Mizuhara family's Mizuhara Castle is north of the middle reaches of the Agano River.
The outlet of the lower reaches of the Agano River is Niigatazu. A large amount of materials are stored at the port. There is gold and silver shipped from Sado Island, as well as salt, iron and cloth grains to be shipped to Sado Island.
In order to occupy Niigatajin downstream and guard against the counter-rebels on the other side, Shimbada Choatoshi would definitely attack Niigatajin and then attack Yasuda Castle and Suwon Castle in the middle and upper reaches along the river after raiding Niigatajin.
Yasuda Nagahide was out of her mind to cause trouble with Shinbada Nagaatoshi. She had just entered Uesugi Teruhora's close quarters and wanted to have a stable meal.
Now that there is chaos behind her, the family business is about to become a battlefield. She clings closely to Yoshigashi Shiba, the Ashikaga military god, and most hopes that he will put an end to the chaos as soon as possible so that her family will not suffer.
The Mizuhara family is a branch of the Omi Party, and she has the same idea as Yasuda Nagahide of the clan family. She doesn't care about the troubles caused by the Sasaki Party, but she must not involve her own family in it.
Yang Beizhong, who had participated in the Battle of Kawanakajima, knew how powerful Shiba Yiyin was.
If a rebellion broke out in Xinfatian Changdun, there was still a three-point certainty. But now that the plan was exposed, Sibo Yiyin quickly went north to quell the rebellion, and the Da Jian party knew how to take sides.
They stand on the side of the victors, wave the flag and shout, and they can even get some benefits from the corpses of the rebels, so why not do it.
Shiba Yiyin smiled and nodded, comforted Yasuda Nagahide and Mizuhara Mitsukya for a few words, and then changed the topic and said.
"The rebellion in Xinfatian Changdun came suddenly, and I had no time to mobilize the army. This time, we mainly relied on the strength of loyal people from various families in Xia Yue to suppress the rebellion.
I will lead the ladies from the Kanto Palace to suppress the formation at Yasuda Castle, and the actual counter-rebellion will be carried out by my formation, with Honjo Shigenaga commanding from the front."
Yasuda Nagahide was stunned for a moment, then looked back at the Mizuhara Manjia who were also surprised. This was different from what they thought.
Originally, the Dajian party thought that this time, Sibo Yiyin came with a large army to suppress the rebellion and wipe out the rebels. They could just follow behind and pick up the slack.
Who would have thought that Yoshigan Shiba would push Shigenaga Honjo, a traitor to the Northern Alliance, to the front of the stage, and he would stay in Yasuda Castle to supervise the battle.
Now it's embarrassing.
It is easy for Yasuda Nagahide to invite gods but difficult to send them away. The great god Shiba Yoshigan is squatting in Yasuda Castle. What should she do? How can she fish?
Yasuda Castle is guarding the upper reaches of the Agano River. Unless the counter-rebellion army captures Yasuda Castle, they will never easily cross the river and enter the border between China and Vietnam.
Because their logistics line could be cut off by the Sibo Yiyin flowing down the river at any time, it would not be safe even if the rebels occupied Suwon Castle in the middle reaches.
Therefore, as long as Yasuda Castle is still in the hands of Shiba Yoshigan, this rebellion will be bound to the Shimotsu area on the north bank of the Agano River. The worst thing is that it will be a tug-of-war centered on Suwon Castle.
Yasuda Nagahide asked cautiously.
"Otaisuo, how will the counter-insurgency be carried out this time?"
Shiba Yiyin said.
"Honjo Shigecho will lead his imperial troops to the battle, coordinating and commanding each family.
I have also sent letters to all the Shimotsu families, ordering Irobe Katsunaga, Nakajo Fujisou, and Takemata Keitsuna to lead all parties to participate in countering the rebellion.
Xinfa Tian Changdun did not overestimate his own capabilities and believed that with the concerted efforts of all Yangbei families, the chaos would soon subside.
Do you think this is the case, Yasuda-sama?"
Yasuda Nagahide nodded repeatedly.
"That's what Yutai said."
She screamed in her heart, who came up with this bad idea? Kachi, Shinbada, and Igokono rebelled, and asked the Yangbei clans headed by Irobe, Nakajo, and Takemata to quell the rebellion.
Not to mention other people, what should we do with the Yasuda family? Should we go? Yasuda Changxiu looked at the Mizuhara family, and her face also looked ugly.
Seeing them looking at each other, Yiyin pretended not to notice and continued.
"Yasuda Nagahide, Suwon Manga, you should also prepare to mobilize, and go to war with Honjo Nobunaga at the end of winter. I believe that other companies in the north are also willing to go all out."
The two fell to the ground and shouted loudly, Yasuda Nagahide was in a state of confusion.
Shinbada Cho Atsushi chose to send troops to Niigatajin in late winter before the snow stopped. This was a surprise strategy. Now that Yoshigan Shiba's side saw through it, it had already failed.
The snow melts in spring and the land becomes muddy. If the two sides get into a stalemate, it will affect spring plowing.
The setback in spring plowing caused a food shortage, and hunger swept every household in Xia Yue in the coming year. This consequence alone was horrifying.
If each family disobeys military orders and cannot escape from the war, not only will it offend Uesugi Teruhora, but Shinbada Choatatsu, who has been exposed, will not show mercy. She has no way out and must stage a major rebellion.
If each family copes with the problem and cannot capture her for a while, it will end in a bad war and affect spring farming. If there is a famine in the coming year, each family will be in bad luck.
Therefore, the best choice is to attack with all our strength and kill this group of rebels as soon as possible.
The more Yasuda Nagahide thought about it, the angrier he became, and he looked at Honjo Shigenaga with a solemn expression. This vicious plan to annihilate his descendants must have been thought up by this traitor who gave birth to a daughter with no eyesight.
After this fratricide, the hearts of the Yangbei families were inextricably linked. It was impossible to re-establish trust and unite again, and Xiayue was in disarray from now on.
"What are you thinking, Lord Yasuda? Do you have any strategies to teach me?"
Yasuda Nagahide looked at Shiba Yoshigan's indifferent handsome face, and his heart was bleak. He couldn't care about others at this time, so he should take care of himself first.
Since she decided to do her best to help suppress the rebellion, she gritted her teeth and nodded, saying.
"I do have some ideas, please correct me."
"Please say."
“The three cities of Kachi, Xinfatian and Shigogongye are all in the middle of Haetsu, still some distance from the coastline.
They do not have enough troops, and it is not convenient to mobilize too many peasants and soldiers to transport them in late winter. If they want to come and go freely, there is no shortage of logistics, and they can only use water transportation.
Niigatazu in the south and Shionojin in the north are connected by the Shimotsu Water Conservancy in the middle, which can be used as a transportation channel.
When Shinbada Changdon sends troops, it must open up Niigatajin to the south, and then encroach on Suwon Castle in the middle reaches. To the north, it must capture Shionojin to protect its water transportation logistics line from being harassed.
Our army can take action in these two areas. As long as Niigatazu and Shionozu are blocked, the scope of the rebellion will be locked within the three families' own territories."
Shiba Yoshigan glanced at Yasuda Nagahide, this guy is not a good person either.