different warring states of japan

Chapter 1080 The Fall of Kamakura

Hojo Shiyasu couldn't help laughing.

"Terutora Uesugi is too complacent, she really thinks that my Hojo family is the fish on the chopping board, and she can already dominate Kanbashu.

good, very good.What about the Imperial Palace?Why didn't he persuade Uesugi Terutora? "

She was keenly aware of something strange, the interior of Echigo didn't seem to be peaceful.

Hojo Huanan laughed.

"His Highness Shiyasu is wise, this is what I feel is wrong, Echigo's internal affairs may not be as harmonious as they show.

There should be a rift between Yutaisho and Uesugi Terutora, but they just don't want to reveal it to outsiders.But from this incident, we can still see a clue.

Uesugi Terutora had jurisdiction over the Seki Yashu samurai family, and Odaisho had to avoid it.Even though her actions were brutal, the Royal Household Office did not express any opinions to prevent her from governing. "

Hojo Ujiyasu clapped his hands in satisfaction, agreeing with Hojo Genan's idea.

Realizing that Echigo's duopolitical politics is not stable, her mood immediately improved a lot.

Don't be afraid of the enemy's strength, but be afraid of the enemy's unity.Strong fortresses tend to crumble from within rather than being crushed by external forces.

The Kwantung Allied Forces were full of conflicts. External dissatisfaction with the Tobu family and internal disagreements with Shiba Yoshiin.Uesugi Terotora has not won yet, and Hojo Shiyasu has not lost yet, and they have a chance to turn the situation back.

Hojo Shiyasu was still thinking, Hojo Genan said.

"Of course, there are also some people who don't know the current affairs. I went to visit Dashi Dingjiu specially, and her attitude was quite indifferent."

Hojo Shiyasu said lightly.

"Really? That's such a pity."

Under the seemingly indifferent tone, she was actually very angry in her heart.

The Oishi family was originally a retainer of Uesugi in the mountains, a hereditary guardian of Musashi, and a famous family in the Musashi Kingdom.

In the river cross-country battle, General Kanto and the two Uesugi family allied forces were defeated, and Oishi Dadahisa had to bow his head to the Hojo family.In order to appease the Musashi samurai family, Hojo Shiyasu was quite tolerant to her.

The Takiyama Castle of the Oishi family is not far from Tsukui Castle, and it is an important border town that has influence on Ueno Musashi Sagami and the Three Kingdoms.

This time, the Kwantung Allied Forces passed through Matsuyama Castle and Takiyama Castle, passed through Sagamihara, and approached Odawara Castle.

The Sagami defense line of the Hojo family, Tsukui Castle, Oki Castle, and Tamanawa Castle did not fall, but because Takiyama Castle surrendered, Uesugi Terotora was able to pass between Tsukui Castle and Oki Castle.

Now Dashi Dinghiu's attitude is indifferent and ruthless, which makes Hojo Shiyasu even more jealous.The Oishi House in Takiyama Castle has become Terutor Uesugi's nail in Hojo's territory and must be pulled out.

Dealing with Dashi Dingjiu is still the second, Hojo Shiyasu temporarily put aside this concern, and talked about the Kwantung Allied Forces' withdrawal conditions.

"Auntie, it's hard work for you to go to the coalition camp again. I agree to the conditions of the imperial platform. Yusheng City will let go of the defense line to ensure that the Kwantung coalition forces can pass without hindrance."

The Hojo Clan was puzzled.

"My lord, since you have seen through the scheme of the imperial platform, why do you want to do what he wants?"

Shiyasu Hojo shook his head.

"So what if you see it through? This is a conspiracy, and the Imperial Tower is not afraid of me seeing it through. I have no choice but to see through the army.

But that doesn't mean I want to watch his scheme succeed. There are still many things that can be done.

Aunt, you want to communicate with the Allied Forces about the obstacles of the defenders, so stay in the Kwantung Allied Forces and get along with your old friends for a while. "

Hojo Huanan was thoughtful.

"His Royal Highness Shikang means, let me go to Kamakura with the Kwantung Allied Forces, and supervise the Yusheng people to let go of the line of defense?"

Hojo Shiyasu smiled.

"Let Hojo Yasunari feel a little wronged, and strictly guard Tamamaro Castle so that Uesugi Terotora cannot take advantage of it.

Strictly observe etiquette in other matters, and serve her with the etiquette of treating the Guandong leader.The coalition forces readily agreed to the request for supplies, showing the hesitation and humility of the Hojo family.

I will try my best to make up for the loss suffered by Yusheng.Please continue to support the Hojo family and don't hold grudges. "

Hojo Ryuyama and Hojo Tsunasari's two generations of Tamanazu leaders died in battle, Sano Ling, and almost all the accompanying tribes fell on the battlefield, many of them were Ji warriors from the Tamanazu.

When the enemy crosses the border, they are required to greet them with smiles and resign themselves to it. Is this a human thing?

And Hojo Ujiyasu is to achieve this effect, using the humbleness of the jade ropes to show the helplessness of the Hojo family.

Hojo Shizheng asked.

"My lord, is this a trick of arrogant soldiers?"

Hojo Shiyasu smiled slightly, and instead of answering her, he said to Hojo Huanan.

"My aunt has a wide network of contacts and is well-informed. When you are in the Kwantung Allied Army, please pay more attention to the current situation of your old friends.

Before and after Uesugi Terutora's succession ceremony, planning for post-war distribution must begin.The relatives of each family are different, and the information is not smooth.The aunt can be a good person, help them communicate and inquire about news. "

After finishing speaking, Hojo Shiyasu turned his head and asked his daughter.

"Shizheng, do you understand?"

Hojo Shizheng laughed.

"I understand, my lord.

Although my family has suffered heavy losses, the core territory is far away from the Echigo Kingdom, and it is impossible for Terotora Uesugi to come to the Sagami Kingdom to occupy the territory for the time being.

The Echigo army has made great achievements, and after the war, it is inevitable to reward the heroes. These benefits are all taken from the pockets of the Kanto samurai who are close to Echigo, and they will definitely be dissatisfied.

Are you trying to accelerate the intensification of the conflict between Echigo and Sekibashu samurai? "

Seeing that his daughter responded quickly, Hojo Shiyasu said with relief.

"Yes, Uesugi Terutora is arrogant, so I will magnify her arrogance.

As a representative of the shogunate, Yutaisho wanted to avoid suspicion and ignored all internal affairs of the Kanto system.Uesugi Terutora's brutal governance methods in Echigo in the past, let's wait and see. "

Hojo Shizheng hesitated.

"But mother, we still let go of the road to Kamakura. Once Terutora Uesugi completes the ceremony, she will definitely ask my family to present a sword and surrender.

Can what you have done really cause the internal conflicts of the Kwantung Allied Forces to break out, and stop the imperial conspiracy imposed on us by the imperial court? "

Hojo Shiyasu sighed and said.

"It's up to man to make plans, but it's up to God to make things happen. I've done my best, and then it depends on God's will to see if I can do what I want."

The three present were speechless for a while.

Odawara Castle was besieged by an army of [-]. Although Hojo Ujiyasu had always seemed confident, was it really as easy as she showed?

The army outside the city is watching eagerly, and if one is not careful, the family property will be completely destroyed.

Man is the knife and I am the fish.Hojo Shiyasu can only be himself, hoping for a turnaround.

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With Hojo Ujiyasu accepting the terms, the Kwantung Allied Forces turned to Kamakura.

Under the negotiation of Hojo Huan'an, the Yusheng people endured the humiliation, and the villages along the way offered food one after another, and the samurai came out to welcome them.

All the samurai have seen the humility of the Hojo family, and Hojo Genan sees him every day and compliments Terutora Uesugi.The Guandong Wu family is not willing to be inferior, no matter whether it is sincere or not, in short, flattery is right.

Amidst all the laughter and laughter, Shiba Yoshiyin became a little vigilant.

Hojo Ujiyasu seemed to have succumbed, and gave Uesugi Terutora a very high courtesy, as if acknowledging her leadership of the Kanto.

But apart from etiquette and materials, Hojo Huanan never let go of his status.

In other words, Terotora Uesugi most needed the Hojo family's recognition of the distinction between monarch and minister, the distinction between superior and inferior, but Hojo Shiyasu still didn't give it.

Yoshigin couldn't help thinking, what was Hojo Shiyasu thinking?Is she going to stay until the last moment?Wait until Uesugi Terutora completes the succession ceremony and asks for a sword before admitting his failure?
In the end, the Kwantung Allied Forces passed through Yusheng City, but were not greeted by Kaesong.Under the respectful attitude of Hojo Genan, Uesugi Terutora magnanimously forgave Hojo Yasunari for his vigilance in guarding the city.

At this time, Uesugi Terotora already believed that Hojo Ujiyasu would soon succumb, and she hurried to Kamakura Tsuruoka Hachiman Palace to hold the succession ceremony.

It was inconvenient for Shiba Yoshiyin to intervene in the internal affairs of the Kanto system, so he hesitated whether to remind Terutor Uesugi.In the end, he stared at the city wall of Yusheng City in a daze, but chose not to say anything.

It should be fine, right?Then don't make extravagance.

Regarding Shiba Yoshigin's recent return, Uesugi Terotora has endured the humiliation and backed down, and Yoshigin didn't want to provoke her for some trivial matter.

Today's Uesugi Teruhu is enshrined by the Kanto samurai family, and it is the proud time when the fire is cooking oil and the flowers are blooming.With her proud temperament of a rich second generation, Yi Yin's advice may not be listened to.

If the tone of voice accidentally aroused her temper, and then went back to the emotional dispute that Yiyin was most afraid of, it would be nothing to do.Yiyin thought for a while, but shut up.

Cross the Katase River to the south through Tamawa Castle, and you will arrive at the Kamakura area.

At that time, the governor of Hojo's generation, Ise woman walked the Tokaido to Kanto, and with the help of the Imagawa family, he conquered the Izu country.

After completing a series of preparatory work, she crossed Mount Hakone and started the Hojo family's great cause of conquering Kanto. Her first goal was Odawara Castle.

Sagami country is divided into east and west, the east belongs to the Kanto Plain, and the west belongs to the Kanto Mountains.Ise women first conquered Odawara Castle in Nishi Sagami, and used this as a base to expand eastward.

Her Kanto strategy was not going well, Ogiya Uesugi's family governor, Uesugi Kensada tried his best to counterattack, and even once captured Odawara Castle.

But in the end, Ise women still succeeded in defeating Uesugi Kensada in Tachikawara, Musashi country, and won Sagami country.

In her later years, Ise women focused on stabilizing the new collar, and completely held the Sagami country in the hands of the Hojo family.For this reason, she built the jade rope city.

The successive generations of Yusheng City were all military generals in the Hojo sect, because of the special status of Yusheng City.

The Hojo family first occupied the Sagami land outside the Miura Peninsula. Tamawa Castle was built north of Kamakura to prevent the hostile forces on the Miura Peninsula from counterattacking.

Kamakura is located in the northwest of the Miura Peninsula, guarding the entrance of the Kanto Plain. The Kamakura area is surrounded by mountains in the east, north and west, and faces Sagami Bay in the south.

Sagami Bay at the estuary of the Katase River is the shore of Shonan, Enoshima, and it is also the location of one of the author's favorite comics, the plot of Slam Dunk.

The Kamakura shogunate imitated the five mountains and ten temples of the Jiangnan Zen School in the Song Dynasty, and established Japan's five mountains system and the system of nuns. This is the Kamakura Five Mountains.

Kamakura is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and the five official temples hand-picked by the shogunate are located here, and in the center of the valley surrounded by mountains is Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine.

Crossing the Kamakura mountainous area, you need to pass through the narrow Kamakura Seven Gates, which makes it easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Minamoto Yoritomo established the prototype of the samurai shogunate here, the waiter.Afterwards, the Kamakura shogunate rose up, ushering in a new era of samurai regime shoguns.

Four hundred years later, the Houhojo family occupied the Sagami country, and finally defeated the hostile forces on the Miura Peninsula.

At this time, Tamawara Castle took on a more important responsibility, that is, to replace Odawara Castle and become the frontier base for the Hojo family to attack the Kanto Plain.

The Miura Peninsula and the Boso Peninsula face each other across the sea, separating the two offshore waters of Sagami Bay and Edo Bay.Tamawawa Castle is very important as a connection point between Odawara Castle and Edo Castle.

Whether it is attacking the Musashi Kingdom or crossing the sea to invade the Boso Peninsula, Tamanawa Castle is an important fulcrum.

At this time, Kamakura is no longer what it was in the Kamakura Shogunate era.In the continuous war, the bustling city has degenerated into a village.

The Kamakura Ashikaga family moved to the Furukawa area of ​​Shimosō country long ago, leaving only the memory of the traditional holy places of the samurai family, such as Tsuruoka Hachiman Shrine, the Minamoto Shrine.

The three generations of general Ashikaga Yoshimitsu slaughtered the emperor and his ministers, and the Shinto religion that was closely related to the emperor was wiped out. The only Shinto priest left is the Hachiman Shrine.

The Hachiman God in Shintoism is a trinity, also known as the Hachiman Three Gods.Among them, the main god, Emperor Oshin, was regarded as the ancestor by the Genji samurai family, so the Hachiman god became the Genji's clan god.

During the Kamakura period, the descendants of the Kawachi Minamoto family became the pillars of the samurai family and conquered the world, and the Hachiman god further became the god of war, the patron saint of the samurai family.

As the descendant of the Hanoi Genji family, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the pillar of the samurai family, would not dare to destroy the Hachiman Palace, which enshrines the three gods of Hachiman, even if Shintoism was destroyed.

Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura is a sacred place for the samurai family. Inside it is enshrined the pillars of Genji, the royal white flag of Hachiman Tainiang Genyoshi's family, and the first shogun, Minamoto Yoritomo's royal white flag.

The ceremonies of the Kamakura Ashikaga family and the housekeeper Uesugi family inheriting the generals of the Kanto region and the leadership of the Kanto region must be held at the Tsuruoka Hachiman Shrine to show orthodoxy.

This is also the reason Uesugi Terutora had to go to Kamakura. Without the succession ceremony of Tsuruoka Hachimangu, she, the leader of the Kanto, would not be truly recognized by all the samurai families of the ten Kanto countries.

It is impossible for the [-] troops to enter the Kamakura mountainous area. Most of the troops will be stationed there after crossing the Katase River.

Only a small number of noble samurai continued to follow Uesugi Terutora, crossing Kamakura Shichiguchi and entering Kamakura Tsuruoka.

Tsuruoka Hachiman Shrine is also known as Kamakura Hachiman Shrine.

Five hundred years ago, Minamoto Laiyi persuaded him from Kiyomizu Hachimangu Shrine in Kyoto to build a new Hachiman Shrine in Kamakura Yubihama area.

Four hundred years ago, Minamoto Yoritomo, the first shogun of the shogunate, moved the shrine to the Yukinoshita area of ​​Kamakura and expanded it into Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, called Tsuruoka Wakagu, and it was also the center of the Kamakura shogunate.

Terutora Uesugi led numerous nobles from the Kanto samurai family through the mountains of Kamakura, along the coast of Shonan, to Yuigahama coast, where the ceremony will begin.

To make a digression, as early as a thousand years ago, the Hachiman God moved from the Yuhama area to the Yukinoshita area, and he had already predicted the ending of a certain novel.

Another digression, the author has a friend who is a staunch Yubibin party, the reason is very simple, whoever has the biggest bear is right.

(End of this chapter)