different warring states of japan

Chapter 416 Encountering the enemy
In Yuezhong, more than [-] riders headed east all the way.

At this time, Uesugi Terutoro was extremely excited. She really liked fighting and winning battles.

Yiyin was beside him, but his brows were tightly frowned. The journey was so peaceful that there were no obstacles or interrogations at all.

He exchanged a few words of concern with Naoe Kanetsugu, which caused Terotora Uesugi to slow down his horse and stand beside him.

"Don't worry, the strength of the Shenbao family is only more than [-] shi, and during the spring plowing time, the chief of the Shenbao can't play tricks.

She must have chosen to stop me with military power on the way I must pass, and wanted to spare my life. "

Seeing that she had a battle to fight, Yiyin was very excited, and said angrily.

"Even if the guess is good, don't take it lightly.

Wars are about life and death, and the rise and fall of families.Sister Shangshan, you have to be more cautious. "

His words made Uesugi Terutoro interested and asked.

"Oh? From Kenshin's point of view, what is the purpose of fighting?"

Yiyin said seriously.

"It's to protect the people I care about, to prevent unacceptable tragedies from happening within my sight, to the peace of mind and the responsibility on my body."

Terutora Uesugi was stunned, then laughed out loud, almost falling off his horse.

Yiyin was nervous before the battle, and it was inevitable that he would show some sincerity. Being ridiculed like this, he immediately became angry and reprimanded.

"Is it so ridiculous?"

Seeing him ashamed and angry, Uesugi Terutoro shook his head repeatedly and said.

"No, I'm not mocking, just feeling.

Mr. Kenshin is proud, but he is a man after all. This innocence is worth protecting with my life. "

Her affectionate words did not get Yiyin's favor, but instead she got a blank stare.

"Are you talking about my husband's benevolence?"

Shangshan Huihu saw that it was counterproductive, smiled embarrassingly, and said seriously.

"This is a troubled time, Lord Kenshin, human life is worthless, and the cherry blossoms bloom and wither in a flash.

Your belief is kind, but in order to protect your innocence, I don’t know how many people have to bear the price silently behind them. "

Yiyin snorted and didn't want to continue talking, so he whipped twice, and the horse rushed a certain distance in pain, no longer walking side by side.

Behind him, Uesugi Terutoro looked at him with doting eyes, not taking his faux pas to heart.

No matter how stubborn he is, he is still a man after all, and he doesn't really understand the cruelty of the samurai society.

Uesugi Terutora's mother was the next one, she underestimated Echigo's dirty tricks and despicable tricks, and naturally knew that the samurai disputes could not tolerate even the slightest kindness.

The reason for being unrestrained is because you can see clearly.The defeat of the Wu family is the biggest mistake, as long as they can win, everything is right.

Lord Kenshin, for every ounce of your innocence, there will be someone behind you who will bear the price for you.

Your part of humanity is exchanged for the very bestiality of others.

I just don’t know where these people endure silently, guarding your smile.

Uesugi Terutora tightened the reins in his hand, and the horse rushed forward.

From today onwards, count me in too.

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Etchu is a border country in the middle section of the Hokuriku Road bordering Toyama Bay in the north, and its territory is U-shaped between Toyama Bay and the Hida Mountains.

The hills and rivers in the territory are dense, especially in the border area between Fusho County and Shinkawa County. The complex terrain becomes the natural dividing line between the two territories of Jimbo Shiina.

Jinbaochang broke through the Shinto River and built Toyama Castle, and also moved forward step by step along the river in the shape of a river, compressing the Shiina family's territory.

Although it was hit head-on by Uesugi Terutora, the river was blocked and the logistics were not smooth. At the end of the year, the army had to retreat to Echigo for repairs.

The territory of Xinchuan County between Shentongchuan and Baiyanchuan is still in the hands of Jinbaochang.

The bottom of the U-shape of the border country sandwiched between Toyama Bay and the Hida Mountains is in this area, and there are few routes to choose from.

Ueno Castle in the south is stuck on the mountain road into the Hida Mountains, so Uesugi Terutora will naturally not be so stupid as to attack the city with a knight on horseback.

Then, there are not many options for taking Omorikawa.

The mountains and rivers here are dense, the water flow is fast, and the spring tide rises after the snow melts in spring, which restricts the actions of the cavalry.

Only the Masekou area has a gentle river bed, and the water depth is no more than submerging the feet at this time, which is the only place suitable for Uesugi Terutora to cross on horseback.

Jinbo has been waiting here for five days, and she doesn't believe that Nagao Keigoro (Uesugi Terutoro) has other options.

Spring plowing is already halfway through, Changwei Jinghu must return home immediately, if she is late, she will face the flames of war everywhere.

Shen Baochang was calm, but Terashima who came to help was a little impetuous, said.

"Your Highness, it's already this time, and there is still no trace of Changwei Jinghu. Is there any change in Fushou County?"

The Shinbo chief glanced at her.

Terashima Vocation took the initiative to lead the Jinbao retainers in Xinchuan County to come to support.

Although there was a shortage of manpower during the spring plowing season, they still gathered thirty or fifty Ji warriors, and more than two hundred foot light.

Although he knew that she had selfish intentions, Chief Shenbao was still very satisfied with this proactive attitude, and comforted her many times these days.

But today, her words made Jinbao Changzhi frown a little.

The conflict between the new-collar samurai family and the old-collar samurai family is deepening, and Terashima decides that this is behind the scenes to pour dirty water on the small island town of Fushou County, slandering her for secretly colluding with Nagao Jinghu.

Just as Shen Baochang was about to speak, a warrior Ji rushed in from outside the shogunate and kowtowed to report urgently.

"Your Highness, there is some movement. There are more than [-] Chi Ji warriors coming here."

The head of the Shenbao rose from the ground, walked out quickly, and gave orders as he walked.

"send troops!
Line up along the river, prepare three more guns, refuse carbine guns, big naginata, bows and arrows, follow my action. "

Shen Baochang stationed troops on the east bank, using the river as a barrier, and strictly guarding the Masaikou, which is to prevent the knights on horseback from raiding the pass.

During the spring plowing season, she had less than two hundred Ji warriors, and more than four hundred ashigaru.

In addition, the reinforcements appointed by Terashima were not fully sure to keep Nagao Jinghu behind, so they could only rely on the riverbed and bows to prevent the cavalry from rushing into the formation.

Shen Baochang's subordinates are all directly subordinate elites, busy but not chaotic, and when they see the cavalry on the other side approaching, they are already ready for battle.

On the west bank, Yiyin trembled when he saw the dense army formation. It would not be worth it if many elites would die if they rushed into the formation forcibly.

he asked back.

"Sister Shangshan, is there another way?
Now that it is confirmed that Jinbao Chief is here, with the speed of our cavalry army, we can completely throw them off, cross the river in another place, and cross the border without fighting. "

Uesugi Terutoro answered while observing the opposite side carefully.

"The north of Omori River is surrounded by rapids and cliffs, and the mountain road in the south is blocked by Ueno Castle.

If you don't want to cross the river here, then we have no choice but to attack the city in the south.

Most of the three-day rations and soybeans that I carried with me have been consumed. It is a bit troublesome that I can't get through Masaikou today. "

Yiyin frowned when he heard that, no matter how hard it is to fight in the wild, it is better than siege, not to mention that the supplies are almost exhausted.

I can only fight.

He tentatively walked towards the river bed, and found that the water flow was gentle, and only the horseshoes were submerged. He could ride across the river directly.

Since there is no choice, I have to do some tricks in front of the battle, let's show off first.

(End of this chapter)