Volume 6 Enlisted people empty to hear Luocheng flute Chapter 731 Nirvana
Yu Qiuping climbed up the stairs of the castle tower and walked slowly to Yu Qiu Shang's side. Yu Qiu Shang noticed Yu Qiu Ping's footsteps and turned around early, saluted Yu Qiu, and then continued to turn around.
Turn around and look at the steep mountains of the Northland.
Although the search team worked hard to turn over the snow on the battlefield over and over again, they still could not find the flag of Jun Ling Bei. It was most likely that it was destroyed with the gunpowder ignited by the water atom before his death.
According to the military regulations of the Hongye Army, the Junling Beihui was cancelled, and the designation "Junlingbei" will no longer appear in the Hongye Army's organization. After experiencing this catastrophe, only 1,500 Junlingbei soldiers survived.
There are less than 400 people, many of them are seriously injured, and it is estimated that only 300 people can return to the team.
Captain Mizu Atonsune was killed in action, three school officers Ikemoto Musashi were killed in action, Naomasa Ii was seriously injured and bedridden, and only Yu Qiushang, who was slightly injured, could still move. The current order issued by the remaining officers and soldiers of Junling Preparation is to have an acting backup
Captain Yu Qiu Shang came to complete it.
"I will rebuild this reserve team. Shang'er, you have to cheer up and not be so depressed." Yu Qiuping stood side by side with Yu Qiu Shang and comforted him in a low voice.
"Father, it's not called a high mountain anymore after it's been rebuilt, is it..." Yu Qiu Shang stretched out a hand and pointed to the high mountain in the distance, his voice trembling a little.
Yu Qiuping was silent for a long time, then sighed and said, "Yes, you can name the new reserve team."
"Me?" Yu Qiu Shang was stunned when he heard this. He raised his head and looked at Yu Qiuping in surprise, "The kid is just a major."
"Thanks to Kenshin Uesugi's great contribution this time, you can be promoted to colonel. Later, during the period when the army is reorganized, you will be responsible for the selection and training of new reserve units. When the reorganization of the army is completed, you will be promoted to brigadier general, as
Captain." Yu Qiuping said tentatively, while paying attention to Yu Qiu Shang's expression. Seeing that the latter had no objection, he continued speaking with confidence. Because Yu Qiuping knew that even if Yu Qiu Shang had made great achievements, he would be directly removed from the rank of major.
Being promoted to brigadier general feels like an exceptional promotion. Yu Qiu Shang has always hated being treated as the "young master of the Yu Qiu family", and he will definitely be very unhappy with this special favor.
To Yu Qiuping's expectation, Yu Qiu Shang listened to his words quietly and nodded without saying a word to refute.
"Huh?" Yu Qiuping was a little surprised by Yu Qiu Shang's performance, and he hesitated inadvertently.
Yu Qiu Shang heard Yu Qiuping's inner thoughts, pursed his lips, and said calmly: "I can't be sorry to Master Suyuan. I want to rebuild this reserve team for him."
"Are there any requirements for the name of the reserve team?" Yu Qiu Shang turned to look at Yu Qiuping, who said without hesitation, "Since we are rebuilding Junling Bei, we should fill in the 'earth element' where Junling Bei is located, with names containing
The element of 'land' will do."
Yu Qiu Shang lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then slowly took a deep breath, and his eyes drifted to the other side of the distant mountains - that is the endless sky.
"Call it Nirvana."
On December 10, the fifth year of Tensho (1577), good news came from Kinki one after another. As the Red Leaves Army captured Uesugi Kenshin, the Oda Army on the front line also gained momentum, but the participants in Nobunaga's siege network because of
The main force of the alliance, the Uesugi family, was defeated and morale was low. Araki Village
The important ministers in the heavy army, Takayama Shigetomo and Nakamura Kiyohide, were successively defeated by Hashiba Hideyoshi and Kuroda Takaka. Instead, they opened the city and surrendered. Araki Murashige's Settsu defense line was also broken through. However, Miyoshi and Mori's reinforcements were blocked in Harima and Settsu.
In the Rokko Mountains on the border, Araki Murashige watched helplessly as Araki Castle fell and was helpless. This time, Araki Murashige failed to survive the disaster and was executed by Oda Nobunaga.
After the defeat of Araki Village, the Miyoshi Army and the Mori family who had lost their rescue goal also retreated again. Ashikaga Yoshiaki, who was supported by the Mori family, felt disheartened and abdicated in seclusion, passing the position of Ashikaga Shogun to the then 19-year-old Ashikaga
Yoshiki's orphan, Teruwaka Maru, and Terumoto Mori served as Ashikaga Yoshiteru's successor as a general who had not yet had a Yuanfu, and named him Ashikaga Yoshitsune to express his determination to conquer Oda Nobunaga.
There are rumors that this trusted general is wise and capable, has the legacy of the third generation of shoguns, and is highly appreciated by the daimyo of the Western Kingdom. However, Oda Nobunaga was not interested in this, and he casually announced that Ashikaga Yosei "succeeded as the puppet shogun."
In response to the public opinion offensive of the Maori family supporting a new general, Oda Nobunaga also held a grand dedication ceremony at Azuchi Castle on December 15 to celebrate the successful completion of the time-consuming and labor-intensive Azuchi Castle. The Oda family is scattered throughout the country.
Retainers were required to build magnificent residences in Azuchi Castle according to their own rank, and the grand castle tower of Azuchi Castle shocked the world. Oda Nobunaga used this to show off the financial resources of the Oda family to the world, and ordered a new round of
strategy.
On December 17, in the castle tower of Oyama Gobo, Yu Qiuping welcomed Oda Nobunaga's special envoy, Lin Xiuzhen. After seeing Lin Xiuzhen coming in person, Yu Qiuping immediately realized that there was important information to be conveyed, and
It's secret news.
"Within a few days, there will be civil strife in the Uesugi family." Lin Xiuzhen did not go around in circles and directly told Yu Qiuping a piece of news that shocked everyone, but Yu Qiuping was not surprised because of the advantage of being a time traveler.
"Uesugi Kenshin's two adopted sons, Uesugi Kagekatsu and Uesugi Kagetora, both wanted to compete for the position of the family governor. Although Uesugi Kagekatsu immediately announced that he was the legal heir to the family governor after Uesugi Kenshin was killed in battle, he led a small force in
After the snow stopped, he rushed back to Kasugayama Castle, took over the gold warehouse and weapons warehouse, and gained the allegiance of most of the troops. However, because Uesugi Kenshin's direct troops suffered heavy losses in combat with you, Uesugi Kagekatsu's strength is not strong.
It was enough to subdue the resistance. Hojo Takahiro's troops did not follow the brigade back to Echigo Kasugayama Castle, but stayed in Echigo, staying with Uesugi Kagetora, who is currently in Echigo Toyama Castle. He is obviously a member of Uesugi Kagetora's party. According to
According to our inside information, although Uesugi Kagetora has not taken any action at the moment, he will soon announce that he is the heir to the position of governor. Echigo Honjo Shigenaga has also accepted Uesugi Kagetora's solicitation and will respond to Uesugi Kagetora's attack on Uesugi Kagekatsu.
Rebellion.”
Uesugi Kenshin was not a womanizer all his life, so he did not leave any heirs. His two important adopted sons, Uesugi Kagekatsu, were descended from Nagao Masakei, a member of the same clan who once rebelled, while Uesugi Kagetora was a bloodline of the Sagami Hojo clan and is the current leader of the Hojo clan.
From the perspective of blood, it is obvious that Uesugi Kagekatsu is closer, and most of the important officials in the family are on the side of Uesugi Kagekatsu. Although Uesugi Kagetora has the powerful Kanto Tojo clan behind him, the Hojo family is far away from Echigo.
Too far, beyond reach.
After Yu Qiuping figured out the joints inside, he understood
Lin Xiuzhen’s goal for this trip.
"My lord, will you support Uesugi Kagetora in seizing the throne?" Yu Qiuping asked in a low voice.
"To be precise, it's not what my lord means, but what I mean." Lin Xiuzhen laughed a few times.
"We have just obtained Uesugi Kenshin, why would Uesugi Kagetora cooperate with us? Cooperating with the enemy who killed his father, or the enemy who killed the first master. If nothing else, the hearts of the family will soon be lost." Yu Qiuping
He shook his head in disbelief, "Uesugi Kagetora is not a fool."
"Of course he is not a fool, but it is not up to him to decide whether to cooperate or not." Lin Xiuzhen laughed twice again, then changed the topic and her expression became sharp, "We sent troops to cross the border to force him to cooperate with us.
He took the opportunity to accept the Uesugi Army's large territory in Noto and Etchu. Then he supported him as the governor of the Uesugi Army. With such a ruined man becoming the governor, the Uesugi family's civil strife would not be peaceful for ten years. At that time, in order to maintain the
We can only rule with the help of our power and be willing to be a vassal. And our support of Uesugi Kagetora, who was born in the Hojo family, can also make the Takeda family worry that we have secretly reached an agreement with the Hojo family, thereby alienating their relationship with the Hojo family.
Of course, there can be other ways, and you can even support Uesugi Kagekatsu. The war situation is changing rapidly, and you can act on your own convenience."
After saying such a long sentence, Lin Xiuzhen laughed twice again, and the sharp edge on her face was instantly reduced to no trace, as if the person sitting in front of Yu Qiuping was just a kind old man. Yu Qiuping listened to this three-bird-with-a-stone
He couldn't help but sweat secretly because of his ruthless plan. After thinking about it for a moment, he whispered:
"Your Highness Lin, the Red Leaf Army has suffered heavy losses at the moment. We plan to return to Hanoi to recuperate and replenish after the winter. I'm afraid we won't be able to fight again. The Hokurikudo Army and the Young Master's headquarters also suffered heavy losses before, so I'm afraid we don't have enough troops to dispatch.
Let’s complete the plan.”
"There is no need for the Hongye Army to participate in the war. The Lord has already sent a large number of reinforcements." Lin Xiuzhen shook her head nonchalantly, "Your Highness Hongye, feel free to worry."
Yu Qiuping raised his head and looked at Lin Xiuzhen even more confused. His eyes had replaced his mouth and asked: Then why did you come to notify me?
"The commander of this battle will be the young master, and the Northern Expedition is also a good opportunity for the young master to make contributions." Lin Xiuzhen glanced at Yu Qiuping with a subtle expression, and said with a smile, "However, the young master is not as skilled as the eldest son of His Highness Hong Ye.
Regarding the military strategy, the results of many previous battles have not been satisfactory, which may damage the prestige of the Oda family. Therefore, I suggest that His Highness Hongye secretly follow the young master and guide this battle as a military leader. What do you think, Your Highness?"
Yu Qiuping heard Lin Xiuzhen's hidden meaning, how could he dare to show any hesitation, and nodded hastily:
"It's my honor to assist you young master! But for my military strategy, I mostly rely on Takenaka Shigeharu, who is in the army. Now that Shigeharu is seriously ill and unable to manage, I'm afraid my level will be greatly reduced."
"If His Highness's level is greatly reduced, then there will be no need to follow him secretly. If the frontline troops fail, don't blame me for sacrificing His Highness as a scapegoat to protect the reputation of the young master." Lin Xiuzhen joked to Yu Qiuping,
Yu Qiuping smiled, but felt chills in his heart - how many true words were said in the form of jokes?