different warring states of japan

Chapter 1086 Splitting the Two Kantos

Hojo Shizheng thought about it and asked.

"So, Uesugi Terutoro insists that we recognize her as the leader of the Kanto, and will never give up easily?"

Hojo Huanan nodded solemnly.

The two sides have no land disputes for the time being, and the conflicts are all concentrated on the identity of the Guandong leader, which is very sharp and difficult to reach a compromise.

The coalition forces formed by General Kanto and the two Uesugi families were defeated by the Hojo family in the Kagoe Night Battle, and the original Kanto system was defeated and disintegrated.

Kwantung General Harushi Ashikaga was brought back to Odawara Castle by the Hojo family, where he died for unknown reasons.Kanto governor Uesugi Xianzheng fled all the way north, the city of Hirai Castle surrendered in Kaesong, and his whole family was slaughtered by the Hojo family.

The Hojo family supported the daughter of Ashikaga Harushi, Ashikaga Yoshishi became the new Kanto General.Then, she appointed Hojo Ujiyasu as the new Kanto leader, forming a new Kanto system.

However, the old Kanto system headed by Ashikaga Haruji and Uesugi Kensei did not completely die out.

Uesugi Kensei took Ashikaga Harushi's autographed pledge letter requesting Echigo to send troops to suppress the rebellion, and went to Echigo Country to find Uesugi Terutora.

At this time, the Ashikaga Haru family had died, and the Uesugi family in Yamauchi was also exterminated by the Hojo family.

Uesugi Xianzheng simply adopted Uesugi Terutora as his adopted daughter, and packaged Uesugi's family name in Yamauchi and the consular position in Kanto as a gift to her.He only asked her to go south to attack Hojo's family and avenge the murdered clansmen.

Afterwards, Uesugi Terotora went to Luojing to find Ashikaga Yoshiki, and got her approval, officially inheriting the old Kanto system headed by Ashikaga Haruji and Uesugi Kensei.

Originally, the old and new Kanto systems were incompatible.But because of the surrender of Ashikaga Yoshiji, the political situation in Kanto became more complicated.

Under the persuasion of Sibo Yoshikin, Ashikaga Yoshihito voted for Uesugi Terutora.Uesugi Terutora's acceptance of Ashikaga Yoshishi also affirmed her status as the new Kwantung General.

And Uesugi Terutora completed the ceremony at Tsuruoka Hachiman Shrine, and became the new Kanto leader recognized by Ashikaga Yoshishi.

Now the problem is coming. Yoshishi Ashikaga has successively recognized two Kanto governors at Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine, Yasushi Hojo and Terutora Uesugi.

Who is orthodox?
Because he took refuge in the Hojo family and the Uesugi family successively, the Ashikaga Yoshi clan has become the laughing stock of the Kanbashu samurai family, and the Kamakura Ashikaga family has no lintel.

But also because the two Kanto systems both recognized Yoshishi Ashikaga, the Kanto general, there were signs of integration.

The sharp conflict that Hojo Ushiyasu and Uesugi Terotora cannot reconcile lies in who is the real Kanto leader, the nominal No. [-] person in Kanto.

The Hojo family was defeated in the Sano Territory, and the family's elite was wiped out.Hojo Shiyasu is in a weak position, and her appeal is not to recognize Uesugi Terotora, the leader of the Kanto.

Uesugi Terutora, on the other hand, is a little stronger.

She besieged Odawara Castle before, even if she couldn't take it down.With an army of [-] men staring at him, Hojo Shiyasu must be forced to bow his head and present his sword as a vassal, acknowledging his position as the leader of the Kanto.

But now, only [-] of the [-] Kwantung Allied Forces are left. Although Terotora Uesugi is as tough as before, he lacks the confidence to crush the Hojo family.

Hojo Genan has a headache here, how can Uesugi Terutora, a proud samurai, accept the reality and be willing to make concessions.

Hojo Shizheng also wanted to understand, she sneered.

"The Kwantung Allied Forces have fallen apart, and with [-] troops, I'm afraid they wouldn't even dare to cross the Katase River, and they wouldn't even be trapped in Yusheng City.

What qualifications does Terotora Uesugi have for being tough?It is wishful thinking to expect to get it on the negotiating table if you can't get it on the battlefield! "

Compared to the enthusiasm of the Hojo Clan, Hojo Genan said calmly.

"Echigo's [-] soldiers defeated [-] of us in Sano.

Maybe [-] people can't surround Odawara Castle and Tamashiwa Castle, but it's enough to wreak havoc on our territory, leaving us breathless. "

The current Hojo family and the Echigo army are afraid of beating wolves with hemp sticks.

The Hojo family was afraid that the [-] army would ruin their territory, and the Echigo side was afraid that the backyard they had just conquered would be unstable, and the army would be trapped to death on the front line.

In fact, both sides are willing to cease the war, but the conditions cannot be negotiated.

Hojo Shizheng frowned.

"Before coming, my lord mother drew a bottom line.

As a last resort, Terotora Uesugi can be recognized as the leader of the Kanto region, but it is best to win over the two sides. "

Hojo Huanan pondered, she understood what Hojo Shiyasu meant.

After all, the Hojo family lost the battle and were relatively weak at the negotiating table.There are [-] enemies walking back and forth on their own territory, and their hearts are numb.

The seemingly reversed situation has turned the corner.However, if the Echigo army did not withdraw for a day, the Hojo family could not feel at ease.

But if it is feasible, it is best to stick to two Kantos, each representing one side.Both sides are in charge of the Kanto, each occupying one side, and each talking about it.

Hojo Huanan said.

"It's not easy.

Yutai planned to march into Kamakura, succeed to the throne and offer a sword, just to let my family recognize His Highness Uesugi as the governor of Kanto.

At least he hadn't given up on the idea when I left Hachiman Shrine.As long as he supports His Highness Uesugi, Echigo's interior will be quite stable and difficult to shake. "

Of course Shiba Yoshiyin and Uesugi Terutora cannot accept the two Kantos proposed by the Hojo family.

As the orthodox successor of the old system, and the powerful side that won the Sano War, the Echigo side's appeal is to make the Hojo family a vassal.

The Guanling of the Kanto is the No. [-] figure in the Kanto system. Yoshishi Ashikaga, the Kanto general, is weak, despondent, and almost a puppet.

Whoever becomes the Guandong leader will be the central head and supreme leader of the ten Kanto countries.This is very beneficial to the layout after the Kanto Raiders, this political status must be in place.

What does Hojo Shiyasu mean by engaging in two Kantos?Is it to split the Kanto system?
The Echigo side can temporarily tolerate the Hojo family occupying the corner of Sagami Musashi, but the political status of both parties must be within the Kanto system, which is the relationship between the central and local governments.

Terutora Uesugi is the king, Yasushi Hojo is the minister, and the relationship between the two parties is the central and local governments.Terotora Uesugi's future military operations will be the central government sending troops to quell the rebellion of local rebel parties, taking full moral advantage.

This is of great benefit to Echigo's Kanto strategy, and will not give up easily, which makes Hojo Genan feel a little headache.

But she was also unwilling to retreat to the bottom line of Hojo Ujiyasu. The Hojo family gave up their independence and surrendered to Uesugi Terotora.

Even if you do this, you can quickly untie the knot in front of you.However, if the Hojo family fought against the Echigo army in the future, they would be morally passive.

Seeing that she was distressed, Hojo Shizheng laughed.

"Auntie, I have an idea."

"His Royal Highness, please speak."

Hojo Ujimasa took out a white flag, stretched his hands left and right and shook them.

Hojo Genan looked at this unique Ashikaga Nihiri Ryokan flag unexpectedly and asked.

"This is... Ashikaga White Flag, Imperial Flag?"

Hojo Shizheng nodded with a complicated expression, and he couldn't help tightening his hand holding the corner of the flag, and said.

"That's right, it's Yuqi.

This is Shiba Yoshigin's royal flag that Mr. Hojo Tsunasari desperately sent back on the Sano Territory battlefield. "

Hojo Ujimasa gritted his teeth and even omitted the honorifics.

Hojo Yasunari, who was sitting there, was shocked, his eyes turned to the battle-scarred imperial flag, and there was a mist, and he muttered in his mouth.

"Mother.."

Hojo Yasunari had actually taken over the defense of Tamanawa Castle during Hojo Tsunashi's tenure as Kawagoe Castle.

Sano led the battle, and his mother died in battle.She also showed her ability, sticking to Yusheng Castle and living up to Hojo Shiyasu's expectations.

The Hojo clan kowtowed to the ground and said sincerely to Hojo Yasunari.

"I'm very sorry! Hojo Tsunasari-sama died in battle because of my mistake in decision-making, all of this is my responsibility!"

Hojo Yasunari avoided her front and bowed back.

"His Royal Highness, please don't say that.

It is the fate of the Wu family to die on the battlefield, shrouded in horse leather.My mother died an honorable death on the battlefield, and I'm proud of her. "

Hojo Shizheng shook his head and said firmly.

"No, this is my fault, and I will never forget the help that Mr. Hojo Tsunasari and the Hojo Family of Tamawa Castle gave me.

Kang Cheng, please forgive me, continue to assist me, and lend me your strength. "

With tears in his eyes, Hojo Yasunari kowtowed to the ground and said.

"Hi!"

Hojo Huanan looked relieved and nodded secretly, the Hojo Clan's administration is doing very well.

She decisively used the matter of Yuqi to draw closer to Yasunari Hojo and empathize with him.Promise not to forget the kindness, and reuse the other party, so as to calm people's hearts.

The Hojo family in Yusheng City is an important branch of the Hojo family, and it is an important group.

Hojo Tsunasari married Hojo Ujiyasu's brother, was given the Miao character Hojo, joined Hojo's sect, and served as Tamanawa Castle Representative.Her branch of the Hojo family is called the Tamawa Hojo family.

Tamawajo Castle can be said to be the most important territory of the Hojo family besides Odawara Castle.

Before the Hojo clan led the battle in Sano, he kept a distance from Hojo Tsunaru.She mercilessly handed over Kawagoe City to Daodaoji Shengchang, and in the end, Hojo Tsunasari died desperately and lost the leader of Sano in the battle.

If she can't win over Hojo Yasunari, the Yusheng people, an important force in Hojo's family, will have problems sooner or later.

Now it seems that whether it was Hojo Shiyasu's instruction or Hojo Shizheng's own enlightenment, the result is quite good.

In fact, Hojo Yasunari also has his own difficulties.Hojo Tsunasari died in battle, and she had no idea how the Yusheng people would go in the future.The governor personally came to the door to admit his mistake, and she had no reason not to accept this kindness.

The Hojo Clan Administration will definitely give enough compensation to the Hojo family in Tamamao City, and help Hojo Yasunari to stabilize the power of Tamamao City.

Although the death of his mother is miserable, but the family business will not be shaken, and it is possible to improve to a higher level. Hojo Yasunari certainly knows how to choose the most favorable one.

Seeing that the two monarchs and ministers get along well, Hojo Huanan clapped his hands and smiled.Then, the three of them got back to business.

Hojo Genan asked.

"His Royal Highness, do you want to use this white Ashikaga flag to force the imperial court to make concessions?"

Hojo Shizheng nodded.

"exactly.

I heard that this imperial flag was bestowed by General Ashikaga when Shiba Yoshigin first entered Beijing, and this was the beginning of his invincible journey.

Thinking about it, he must be willing to pay some price in order to get back this imperial flag.As long as he is willing to let go, regardless of whether Uesugi Teruta is willing or not, this opportunity has been opened. "

Hojo Huanan was thoughtful.

Shiba Yoshigin and Uesugi Terutora are in step, which is the biggest headache for the Hojo family. Hojo Ujiyasu does everything possible to expand the differences between the two, causing a rift between the two.

It is indeed possible to work hard on the return of this imperial flag.Even if the situation can't be opened, it will be a good thing for the Hojo family if the pace of the two can no longer be coordinated.

Looking at the white flag full of smoke and arrows, Hojo Huanan respected it.

No matter how they counted Shiba Yoshigin behind their backs, the Odaisho, who never gave in to a woman, was respected by all the Kantobu families, and the Hojo family was no exception.

As he quelled the chaos in Echigo, Kawanakajima joined the battle, and Echaka entered the battle, Sano led the heroic performances in the battle again and again.

The Kanto samurai have to admit that this Ashikaga military god who came from recent days is indeed a veritable powerhouse.

The samurai society has a strong admiration plot. This handsome young man really made the Hojo family respect and fear him, and his mood was complicated.

The Hojo clan government is also looking at this imperial flag, and his mind has already flown to Kamakura Tsuruoka Hachimangu.

The Plate Armor Hime warrior group arranged by Shiba Yoshigin in the Sano Territory was the chief culprit that caused the collapse of Hojo's army.

Although the two had a fierce battle in Sano, Hojo Ujimasa had never seen the famous imperial master, Kenshin Shiba.

Since the defeat of the Sano leader and returning to Odawara Castle, she has never had a good night's sleep.In nightmares every night, the blurred-faced Yoshihiro Shiba would always stab her in the chest with a gun, waking her up.

Squeezing the imperial flag in his hand, the Hojo clan came to negotiate this time, not only to wash away the stain of the Sano leader, but also to get over his own demons.

She secretly said, Shibo Yoshihiro, no matter what kind of scourge you are, I will never be defeated by you again, I am not afraid of you.

In this negotiation, she is aggressive and determined to win.

The three of them discussed some more details. Seeing that the Hojo clan was exhausted, Hojo Huanan bowed and said, knowing that she had traveled hard.

"His Royal Highness, it's getting late, please rest well tonight.

Tomorrow, we will cross the river to Kamakura, go to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and have a good talk with Imperial Highness Uesugi-sama. "

Hojo Shizheng nodded in agreement, and the three of them bowed and dismissed the meeting, and each took a rest.

That night, it was snowing heavily and the wind was bitterly cold.In the early morning of the next day, heavy snow had covered the plains, and the snow-covered scenery was particularly encouraging in the eyes of Hojo Ujimasa.

She wished that the days and nights of wind and snow would make it more difficult for the Echigo army stationed in the camp during the expedition.

A group of people rode to the Katase River, the river has been frozen.A Banner stepped on the ice first, walked back and forth, and reported that the ice was thick and he could move forward.

Hojo Ujimasa pointed to the ice and said to Hojo Genan.

"Aunt and grandma, it really is God helping me. It's God's will."

She couldn't help but look up to the sky and smile, and she was more confident about the upcoming negotiations.

Winter is here, and water transportation is frozen.

The logistics line of the Echigo Army mainly relied on the Tone River, the Tama River, the Sagami River, etc., and the river and water transportation of the Ueno Musashi Sagami Three Kingdoms, supplemented by the transfer of farmers and soldiers from the local samurai.

Now that the river is frozen, the Kwantung samurai families go home separately, and the local farmers and soldiers don't know if they can do anything about it.The logistics support of Echigo's army will definitely be under great pressure.

This pressure was placed on the negotiating table, adding another bargaining chip to the Hojo family.

(End of this chapter)