Chapter nine hundred and seventy-fourth target Keilun City
Sanada Nobushige touched his nose in boredom, suddenly missing Sasuke Sarutobi. Umino Riichi, a three-no girl, didn't understand the art of compliments at all, so he was really boring.
Speechless all the way back to the station, Sanada Nobushige stepped back and had a secret conversation with Umino Riichi.
She said carelessly.
"How did I do this time?
I can still understand you asking me to keep quiet and be a polite listener. It's just that you are worried that we will be jealous of others if we show off.
But why should I befriend Ogasawara Nagasaki? The Ogasawara family has declined and is of no use to us."
Umino Riichi said calmly.
"Ogasawara has been in this state of embarrassment for a long time. Why did the Imperial Palace drag her into the Kanto Palace and provide her with shelter?"
Sanada Nobushige was speechless for a moment, touched his head and said.
"Odaisho...is a very nice person?"
When Umino Ri saw her starting to play tricks again, he ignored her and just kept talking to himself.
"The Ogasawara family is in decline, but after all, they are descendants of a famous family and can still be used as a sign. Besides, she currently occupies Iiyama Castle and is a chess piece buried in Shinano by the Kanto Palace.
Enter Hokushin from Joetsu, and take the line from Myoko Plateau to Zenkoji Temple. Iiyama Castle is just behind it, and you can attack the logistics line of Myoko Plateau at any time.
By winning over Ogasawara Nagasaki at the Imperial Palace, he can influence the people of Shinano externally and check and balance the Uesugi family internally. Why not?
As for us.
From your Hokushin Matsudai to Azuma County in Ueno Province, you have to bypass Iiyama and take the Kusatsu Road. Even the imperial office is willing to save some face for her, so why should we look down on her?
Although Ogasawara has not dared to offend us for a long time, things are unpredictable. Who knows what will happen in the future? If we can build a good relationship and form an offensive and defensive mutual aid with her, it will be beneficial and harmless to us.
After all, in the Kanto Palace, Ogasawara is the only one who has a long relationship with us. We are members of the Shinano nation, so we are naturally close to her, so it is not difficult to win her over."
Sanada Nobushige curled his lips and said proudly.
"Anyway, what you say makes sense, and I just listen to you.
But you are wrong about one thing. Now I am not just a citizen of Shinano Province, but Azuma County of Ueno Province is also my territory, hahaha."
Umino Riichi said coldly.
"Please be prepared for danger in times of peace and be low-key in your behavior.
Our foundation in Azuma County is not yet solid, and if we attract hostility from other people, life will not be easy."
Sanada Nobushige shook his hand and said it didn't matter.
"I've been very low-key.
After taking over Azuma County, I can call everyone a great name. Have I ever been arrogant? This time I came to Numata to take over. I am not going to listen to you and keep my tail between my legs.
The imperial office needs me, and will not let the Uesugi family touch my territory. Within the Kanto Imperial Household, Ohuma Asohide is only in charge of the office, while Shima Katsume and Yamanaka Yukimori are busy fighting for power.
It’s not like you haven’t noticed that Shima Shengmu’s suggestion was approved by the two lords, while Yamanaka Yukimori’s face didn’t look good.
They are fighting so much among themselves, who has time to trouble me?"
When Umino Ri saw her, she started to drift off again, and his words were as cold as a basin of cold water poured down on her.
"The reason they don't cause trouble for you now is because they don't know what you covet for the imperial palace.
If you are not careful and let them notice this, trouble will come."
Sanada Nobushige said angrily.
"Noisy!"
Umino Riichi stared at her coldly and said.
"You brought this trouble on yourself.
Knowing that His Highness Uesugi loves Godaisho, and knowing well that Shima Katsuruo and Yamanaka Yukimori have some suspicions about Godaisho, you insist on diving in.
Now that you have taken this path, there is nothing to complain about. Until you are strong enough, hide yourself and protect yourself."
Umino Riichi was mocking Sanada Nobushige for asking for trouble, both secretly and openly. She was speechless and had no choice but to sulk alone, missing the departed Sarutobi Sasuke even more.
Although Sasuke often quarreled with her, the two of them always had back and forth. Unlike now, being crushed by Umino Riichi was really boring.
She sighed helplessly and said.
"I know, I know. I will keep a low profile and accumulate strength so that one day I can make them look good.
This time when I go south to fight, I have to perform well and get a few new pieces of collar."
Umino Riichi shook his head and said.
"No matter how many military achievements we have, we will not be able to gain new territories. Please be aware of this."
Sanada Nobunaga said in astonishment.
"Why?"
"We have taken Azuma County now, but this land of ten thousand stones is not secure, and it is not your knowledge at all.
There will inevitably be a distribution game between the Uesugi family and the Kanto Palace for the harvest from this trip south. And within the Kanto Palace, the Imperial Palace must also consider the balance of forces among all parties.
Originally, in the Kanto Palace, there were the Daxiong Chaoxiu's practice facility, the Dao Shengmeng united frontmen, and the Yutai people who were prosperous in the mountains, and the three forces.
As for your sudden rise, the Sanada people have actually broken away from the rank of imperial people, and Yamanaka Yukimori has never thought of controlling you.
But if you are allowed to continue to climb the ranks, become powerful in the Ueno Kingdom, and overtake these three forces, the Kanto Palace will become unstable.
Therefore, the imperial office will probably not give you any more new territory, and the gift of ten thousand stones of land in Azuma County to you is already the limit."
Sanada Nobushige said angrily.
"Then what else am I going to fight for? Fight to the death for them? Fight for their territory?"
Umino Riichi said solemnly.
"Of course we have to fight, and we have to uphold the prestige of our Shino Tribe.
The martial arts fear power rather than morality. Although we occupy Azuma County, it is a remote and remote area, and the martial arts outside the mountains may not think highly of our achievements.
Only by performing military exploits in the battle south can we build our reputation and solidify our foundation.
The Imperial Palace has not yet granted us the land in Azuma County, and this land does not really belong to us. If we are looked down upon during the war, the reward after the war will also be criticized, and we will be forced to reduce our territory.
So please fight with all your strength and never think of slacking off."
Sanada Nobushige nodded reluctantly and said depressedly.
"It's really boring. I feel so weak fighting a useless battle."
"That's not necessarily the case."
Hearing what Umino Riichi said, Sanada Nobushige immediately cheered up. The three evil girls were full of bad ideas. What idea did they come up with this time?
"Liu Niang, don't be so pretentious, hurry up and come and listen."
Umino Riichi said slowly.
"Azuma County is blocked by the three leaders of Numata Castle, Shirai Castle, and Minawa Castle in the northwest mountainous area of Ueno Country.
These three collars have their own origins, and we can't get them. Even if the imperial government is willing to give us new collars, they are just enclaves far away and beyond our reach.
Why fight for this small amount of wealth just for the sake of temporary military glory? If we want to take it, we will take the land that we can firmly control."
Sanada Nobushige thought for a while and said.
"The Numata Territory was taken away by the Uesugi family. The Shirai-Nagao family is a Nagao family and has a deep relationship. The Uesugi family will never let us touch the Shirai Territory.
What Liu Niang means is that we should target Jinlun City?"
"exactly."
Sanada Nobushige's scalp suddenly went numb and he lost his voice.
"No, I really can't. Nagano Yamasa is not an easy character to deal with. I can't handle her."