Chapter seven hundred and ninety fourth imminent crisis
Yamamotoji Shouchang was not a fool. He had been confused by the Ichigo clan's surprise attack before he retreated. He only thought of going deep into Fufu County alone, so he quickly retreated to respond to the friendly forces.
But when Kawada Nagachi said this, she immediately understood the seriousness of the matter.
The Yamamotoji family was an old guardian branch, and its situation in Echigo was already embarrassing. It was considered a remnant of the previous dynasty. In order to unite Echigo, Uesugi Terutora gave special treatment to appease the old ministers.
If the rebels of the Ichigo clan attacked Takaoka Castle and disturbed the Imperial Palace, Uesugi Teruhora would have found a reason to clean up their group.
The head of Yamamotoji Temple was sweating and he gritted his teeth and said.
"Thanks to Mr. Kawada for reminding me, I will assemble the army and fight back to Higong City with you.
I will ask the second female commander to take people to Toyama Castle to report the news, so that His Highness can make preparations in advance. After you and I find out the enemy's situation, we will come back and report to His Highness."
Kawada Nagachi was so angry that she even laughed.
As a remnant of the previous dynasty, the Yamamotoji family has survived for so long without being killed, so they do have some tricks.
Yamamotoji Sadada sent his eldest daughter to inform the imperial office, his second daughter to inform Uesugi Teruhora, and he followed Kawada Nagauchi to the battle.
If you die in battle, you are loyal. If you survive, the merits and demerits will be equal. If you find out the enemy's situation, you will still have merit. Anyway, the heirs of the Yamamotoji family have run away, and they are not afraid of having no successors, so they will not suffer any loss.
Kawada Nagauchi was too lazy to discuss these little considerations with her, so she said to her subordinates, Yoshie Shigen and Haosaka Nagami.
"The whole army goes out to fight."
"Hi!"
The samurai family of the Omi clan were the retainers that Uesugi Teruhora took over from Kamiro. These were all side branches of the family and had no chance to stand out in Omi. When they met the master of Echigo, they volunteered to come to Echigo to fight for their future.
This time, Uesugi Teruhora punished his cronies and gave them a chance to show off. If they don't do their best to serve the public at this time, they will never be famous in their lives. The three princesses are very ambitious and want to fight this battle beautifully.
Kawada Nagauchi glanced at Yamamotoji Noracho, who understood and said.
"Kawada-sama, give me half a day. My troops are not in chaos. We only need a little time to rest before we can send out troops together."
Kawada Nagauchi bowed slightly and said.
"Sir Yamamotoji, please take care of me. I will have people prepare the food and fodder camp. Please feel free to repair it."
When she came out, Nagachi Kawada quietly said to Nagami Haosaka beside him.
"You personally take an elite banner and rush to Gaogang City.
I told the imperial office that Yamamotoji Taicho lost the city and retreated, and it was I who advised her to turn back. The two armies met at one point and immediately fought their way back to Hinomiya Castle.
We also ask the imperial office to make a decision as soon as possible. Our military strength is insufficient and we will not be able to buy much time.
You don’t have to come back, you must protect the imperial office, do you hear me?”
"Hi!"
Nagami Ozaka understood what Nagachi Kawada meant and quickly walked out of the curtain.
All good people cannot be left to Yamamotoji Choucha, and Kawada Chouchi also needs to show his attitude.
Yamamotoji Sadang sent two women to report back, and they would definitely pour out their bitterness and helplessness to the two highnesses in order to alleviate the sin of losing the city.
Kawada Nagachi was cheated by her, and now he had to fight an uncertain tough battle. How could he let her escape the blame as she wished? The imperial office must also report her voice.
It was I, Kawada Nagauchi, who caught the fleeing Yamamotoji Shocho and killed Ichigo Mune in one fell swoop.
Regardless of success or failure, my love for Godaisuo is as clear as the sun and the moon. Godaisuo must remember my loyalty!
As long as Haosaka Nagami protects Shiba Yoshigan, she will be able to argue with Yamamotoji Sadinaga and not fall behind when she comes to Uesugi Teruhora in the future.
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Yoshigan Shiba of Takaoka Castle did not know that something had happened to the south, and his communication with the Noto samurai family was very smooth.
On behalf of the Wenjing family who was willing to repent, Onjing Jingtaka sent someone back overnight to inform Miyake Changmori that the Wenjing family had probably begun internal cleaning.
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna went to meet Yusa Nomitsu, and the two sides had a pleasant conversation. Yusa Tsumitsu had an arm-wrestling with Onai Sosada, but after the failure, he was kicked out of the Noto Kingdom. The Noto Yusa family had long been in decline.
If it hadn't been for the help of the Kawachi Yusa family and Yusa Xuguang's friendship with some of the Kaga leaders, there would have been no chance of him coming back.
This time, Yusa Xuguang seized the opportunity and took advantage of the Kashima County samurai family's fear of Ichikui to expel the Onei family forces and capture Nanao Castle.
But this was just a successful gamble. Her family's strength was unable to fight against the Kaga Ichikuzon clan, nor could it truly control Nanao City. The situation was actually quite dangerous.
Now that Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna has the support of Shiba Yoshigan, he has returned to Noto with the righteousness of the shogunate, and if he wants to return to Nanao Castle, no one has any reason to refuse.
What Yusa Tsumitsu needs is a promise to exchange Nanao Castle for enough benefits to revive the Noto Yusa family, and Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna is also willing to give it to her.
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna agreed to Yoshigan Shiba, and the internal political structure of Noto remained unchanged, so the seven-person collegial system will continue to be retained.
In order to prevent the Onei family from becoming powerful again, Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna also needs to support the Yusa family to rise to power and compete with the Onei family.
Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna took back Nanao Castle and controlled Nanao Port. The steady flow of business profits from the Hokuriku Road trade route would allow her to slowly accumulate strength.
The seven-member consensus will be very beneficial to Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna in regaining the family business in the future as long as it is not dominated by one person like Sosada Onai before.
She not only wants to support the Yusa family, but also the elder family and the Iikawa family. It is best for the group of women to stand side by side so that no one can overwhelm the other.
As long as the time is right and Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna takes action again, the Noto Hatakeyama family can regain power in her hands.
The Noto Yusa family didn't ask for much, and Hatakeyama Yoshitsuna was willing to give. Of course, the meeting between the two parties was harmonious and they had a good conversation.
The next day, Chang Lianlong arrived at Gaogang City, and Yiyin met with her in private first.
Yiyin was also confused when he saw this girl. She came to see her with a dusty face and a gray face. With Yiyin's status, she had to be more careful when meeting her, otherwise it would be rude.
Yiyin couldn't figure out what she was thinking and asked tentatively.
"It's been a hard work coming from afar. You're in such a hurry, aren't you?"
Changlianlong kowtowed to the ground, stood up and said.
"That's right! I heard that everyone else has arrived, and I'm really anxious.
Onui Keitaka is faster than me at Wajima so far away. Doesn't this show that I have no loyalty and filial piety?
I came to see you as soon as I entered the city, fearing that you might misunderstand me. After receiving your letter, my mother and I convened a group of retainers to discuss it before letting me go out, so we really didn’t waste any time."
Yiyin was shocked by her string of words and looked at her carefully.
Chang Lianlong had a broad face, regular features, and looked gentle and honest. He had full lips and wide-open eyebrows. When he saw Yiyin, he looked at her and smiled, with big white teeth that dazzled people.
Yiyin couldn't help but curl up the corner of his mouth. This person has a decent appearance and straightforward speech. He gives off a good feeling and seems to be a real person. He is naive yet good-looking, and he is a dashing girl with a dash of heroic spirit.
Yiyin wanted to laugh in his heart and joked.
"So, they jumped the gun?"
Chang Lianlong slapped his thigh and said.
"Odaisho Yingming is not like this!
Especially that guy Wenjing Jinglong, if he is not guilty, why are he running so fast!"
Yiyin finally couldn't help but laugh out loud. Although he looked naive, he was not stupid at all. He could betray others.