Troubled times turn people into ghosts, and after a sanctimonious conversation, Wen Jing family governor Xuzong was sold out by his daughter.
Politics requires a stance, and collusion with the Wen Jing family has always been a crime, so someone must shoulder the responsibility.
There is an equal balance of power and responsibility. If something goes wrong, the family governor will be the one to take the blame. The Onui family colluded with the Ichikai clan in an attempt to preserve the power of the Onei family in Noto country, but unfortunately she failed.
The Yusa family, the elder family, and Iikawa Mitsumato who supported Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna did not give in. Now that Yoshigan has entered the situation on behalf of the shogunate, this road is dead, and the Onai family must find a way to escape.
It is impossible to just say sorry for a political failure. Even if Yoshihiro Shiba is willing to speak and ensure the safety of the Onai family, her family still has to show some expression in exchange for the Noto Take family's understanding.
Therefore, Wenjing Xunzong wanted to become a monk.
Being a monk is just a rhetorical statement. If Onjing Jingtong dares to express his position like this, he must ensure that nothing goes wrong. Otherwise, he will be teasing Shiba Yiyin, the imperial minister, and the consequences will be more serious.
Therefore, a simple sentence of becoming a monk was followed by a purge within the Wenjing family. Those who were close to the Wenjing Xunzong and those who agreed to collude with the Yixiang Zong were not allowed to stay.
The two sisters, Onai Kagetaka and Miyake Nagamori, worked in tandem. It is estimated that the retainers also had tacit approval before coming. I believe that by now, Onai Kagetaka had sent someone back to inform his sister to supervise the matter.
In his understatement, Yiyin caused another tragic incident of a mother and daughter killing each other, which made her feel a little resentful. What he had done in the past two years would have been enough to kill him five hundred times in his previous life.
But think back, who is the cleanest person who plays martial arts politics? If he is really clean, will he still have a way to survive?
Smiling to himself, Yiyin touched Husong's little head, closed his eyes to rest, and stopped thinking about this.
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When Yoshigan met with the Noto samurai family in Takaoka Castle, a defeated army in Fufu County was retreating eastward.
The upper reaches of the Shogawa River are the Hida Highlands, and the Hida Mountains drop to the north in Yuechugawa, and finally connect to the Kureha Hills with the Hida Highlands.
The Kureha Hills are all plains from east to north, with only Mount Wufu in the northeast having some hills. On the orders of Sugi Teruatora, Kawada Nagauchi is stationed here with his headquarters troops.
The defeated soldiers retreated to the foot of the mountain, and the leader of the warrior Hime rushed in to see Kawada Nagauchi.
"No! Mr. Kawada, Ichizong is calling!"
Kawada Nagauchi was shocked. The person who came was none other than Yamamotoji Sadangcho, who was sent by Uesugi Teruhora to garrison Hinomiya Castle.
"What's going on? Tell me clearly!"
Yamamotoji Sadagawa said while breathing heavily.
"I entered Sun Palace Castle less than half a day ago, and I was attacked before I could arrange the garrison. In a hurry, I could only lead my troops to retreat backwards.
I don’t know the details, I only know that it is the military strength of the Yixiang Sect.”
Kawada Changqin said anxiously.
"Are they nuns from Ruiquan Temple, nuns from Shengxing Temple, or a group of nuns from somewhere?
Where did they come from? What happened to Zengshan Castle in the south?"
Hinomiya Castle is to the north of the Hida Highlands, while Masuyama Castle is to the west of the highlands, facing the bank of the Shogawa River. The other side wants to cross the river and attack eastward, with Masuyama Castle bearing the brunt.
Yamamotoji Sadashi bowed his head and said.
"I don't know either. Our army has gone deep into Fufu County and is not familiar with the surrounding geography.
We were suddenly attacked by Yixiang Zong. Their numbers were so large that I couldn't resist them, so I quickly retreated to report the news."
Kawada Nagauchi was furious, what a bastard.
Terutora Uesugi sent them here to protect the flanks of the Odaisho in Takaoka Castle.
Takaoka Castle is to the west of the lower reaches of the Shogawa River, and Kureha Hills is to the east of the upper reaches of the Shogawa River. Hinomiya Castle is in the front, and Mount Gofuku is in the back. Several places echo each other.
Now, Yamamotoji Sadashi was defeated in a confused manner and retreated for dozens of miles. If the opponent occupied the Shochuan line and cut off the retreat of the Imperial Palace, who would be responsible!
Yamamotoji Sadōchō escaped back in such a daze, leaving Kawada Chouchi at a loss as to what to do.
Without understanding the enemy's situation, she naturally cannot judge the opponent's intentions. Is it cross-border harassment, or an all-out attack? How should she respond?
Kawada Nagauchi couldn't sit still any longer. She stood up and glared at Yamamotoji Sadada, but she couldn't curse her.
The Yamamotoji family belonged to the old guardian branch and had a very special status in Echigo. Uesugi Terutora always looked down upon her family.
Kawada Nagauchi was just a retainer accepted by Uesugi Teruhora Kamiro in Omi. He had served in the public service in Omi for a year, and he just had the opportunity to come out and take charge of his own affairs.
She neither wanted to quarrel with Yamamotoji Sadichang, nor was she qualified to give orders to the Yamamotoji family governor.
After taking a few breaths, she calmed down a little and asked.
"Over at Takaoka Castle, did Lord Yamamotoji send someone to report the military situation?"
Yamamotoji Shouchi talked for a long time, his mouth was dry, but Kawada Chouchi had no intention of giving him water, and instead pressed him with questions.
She also knew that her defeat this time was too cowardly, but she still felt a little dissatisfied in her heart.
"When I withdrew, I sent my eldest daughter Xiaochang to lead a few people to Gaogang City and inform the imperial office."
Kawada Nagachi felt a little relieved now. Yamamotoji Sadashi was not that stupid. If she dared to bury her head and run away, selling the imperial office ahead, no one could save her.
Kawada Changqin thought for a while and said.
"Sir Yamamotoji, we should immediately send someone to the rear to inform His Highness.
Then you and I will gather our forces and return to Sun Palace City, taking advantage of Xiang Zong's unstable foothold to catch her off guard."
Yamamotoji Sadaga was stunned for a moment and said hesitantly.
"It's better to report this to Your Highness and ask her to make a decision. You and I will stay at Wufu Mountain to coordinate the retreat of the Imperial Palace in Takaoka Castle."
Kawada Nagauchi shook his head and said.
"no.
The opponent must be well prepared when they attack Hinomiya Castle. Takaoka Castle is no longer safe.
If the imperial office is frightened by this, you and I will not be able to escape the blame. His Highness has the intention to kill us all.
We must attack Sun Palace Castle, not to capture it, but to at least capture a few insiders. We must know where this Xiang Zong army came from and what their purpose is for attacking this time.
They must not have thought that the retreating army would come back and fight back. Even if they wanted to go north to block the back road of Gaogang Castle, they would be attracted by us and come back to buy time for the imperial army.
Mr. Yamamotoji, if something happens to the Imperial Palace and you lose the Sun Palace Castle, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to survive."
Yamamotoji Choucha looked uncertain, Kawada Chouchika looked down on her, but he had to persuade her.
Kawada Nagauchi served as an official in Uesugi Teruhora, and finally used Uesugi Teruhora to rectify military discipline and seize the opportunity to lead the army into battle. She did not want to be punished by Yamamotoji Sadōchō.
But she didn't have enough troops, so she had no choice but to drag Yamamotoji Sadada together. To do this, she had to scare her with the seriousness of the consequences.
Who is Yoshigan Shiba? The sweetheart of Terutora Uesugi! If Sadinaga Yamamotoji loses Hinomiya Castle and Yoshigan Shiba of Takaoka Castle is in danger, can Terutora Uesugi spare her?
No matter how special the Yamamotoji family is, Terutora Uesugi will fall out. Nagachi Kawada will also be dragged down. All his qualifications from Omi's official career to the present will be invalidated, and he may never be able to succeed again.
Therefore, they must turn around and make a comeback. Find out the details of the other party and buy some time for Takaoka City before they can give an explanation to Terutora Uesugi.