Pillars of the Wu family

"Today, at the moment when Takeda Topo came out of Uraisemoru's plot to assassinate, Honjo Echizenshou put his life on the line to save his family, and then worked together to destroy the assassin of Topo. Prisoners who are pleased by their loyalty and meritorious deeds are still the same. On the [-]th day of the third month in the second year of Hongzhi, at the time of Kira Yoshishi (monogram) the main village Echizen guarded..."

Honjo Fanzhang held a thin sheet of paper in a daze for the whole morning, and in the afternoon he held it to show off to everyone, making the envious eyes of the family members of the Kira family look red like rabbit eyes. They have fought for the Kira family for many years , I have fought countless times, big and small, and I didn't get a letter of appreciation in the end. This Echigo native kid got what they hadn't got after years of hard work. It is absolutely impossible to say that he is not jealous.

Hojo Takahiro said with a slightly sour taste: "Your luck is really good, why is I, Takahiro, not so lucky? It's really a blessing from the third generation to exchange a swoop for a sensation!"

"Didn't you look at those high-spirited genealogists and saw that our expressions have changed? It's because this is the first sentiment sent by the lord!" Kurokawa Kiyomi stared at Shigecho Honjo with great taste: " Chiyo Inomaru is famous for his flying pounce! The famous sword Murasame passed down from generation to generation in the Kanto family, the saru gaku compiled by the lord himself by Numata Ueno Sukiden, and this first letter of appreciation!"

Ben Zhuang Fanchang said triumphantly: "What are they envious of? What's the use of having many military exploits! I, Fanchang, was the one who saved me!" [

"Hush!" Hojo Takahiro observed that no one was paying attention, and reminded in a low voice: "You boy, don't say a few words! I don't know how many people are staring at you? My lord's generous rewards for you are not the capital of pride. Be careful, extreme joy begets sorrow!"

"Oh! I understand! I'll go back and put away the testimonials. No! It's framed for collection! Hehehe!" Benzhuang Fanchang ran away with the testimonials in his hands.

"This kid..." Hojo Takahiro smiled and said to Kurokawa Kiyomi: "Shall we go to the tavern?"

"Right on my mind!"

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At the same time, Kira Yoshitoki was leading a thousand red cavalry.Two hundred horse Hui people and three hundred new horse Hui warriors came outside the city of Pipa Island.

With its excellent geographical advantages, this fortress on the island in the middle of the lake has become one of the famous fortresses in the Sino-Vietnamese region that is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Everyone originally thought that Usami would hold on to it for a few months before surrendering. As soon as Kira Yoshishi's cavalry regiment arrived, the city gate was opened wide to welcome him in.

Usami Sadamitsu led a door and his retainers went out to meet him in person, Biwashima Castle had no intention of taking precautions, and opened the Otemon door as if it was a joke, and when the horse returned to the general hill, he couldn't help muttering: "This doesn't seem so good! Could it be? Is it because of the Hongmen Banquet? You can’t let the owner of the hall take risks!”

Kira Yoshitoki frowned and looked at Usami Dingman bowing to the ground.Respectfully said: "Usami is sure to welcome the town hall! The town house can come to my remote place on Pipa Island, and let my Usami family flourish! Please enter the town!"

Dozens of warriors shouted in unison: "Please enter the town hall!"

Yoshishi Kira stood motionless on the horse, turning a deaf ear to the yelling of the Usami family warriors, but frowned and thought: "General of the guard house! It's the first person to mention this official of the family! What exactly is Usami Dingman's picture?" ?”

The family of the Kira family has always kept the official position of the general guarding the government secret, and the Echigo samurai were also happy to pretend to be stupid. As soon as this official came out, many people guessed something, and they also had a few more thoughts on the governor of the Kami Ashikaga family. Fear and worry.

The meaning of the general guarding the mansion itself is extremely important. The first in 200 years, and the first general to guard the mansion since the Southern and Northern Dynasties, and the only one called "General" in the imperial court except for the general who conquered the barbarians. What exactly is he going to do?what will doNo one knows, but what is certain is that there will be big moves.

See him not moving for a long time.Usami Dingman said slightly mockingly: "Could it be that the Zhenfu Palace is afraid of ambushing dead soldiers in the city to attack and kill?"

Yoshitomo Kira caught a glimpse of the mocking smile on the corner of his mouth, and said coldly, "Does Usami Suruga dare to do this?"

"Don't dare!" Usami Sadamit quickly glanced at the red cavalry, and the murderous Takigawa Tokimashi stood beside Kira Yoshitoki with a red gun in his hand. A single charge could cut off his head, so he obediently hung down The head signifies submission.

Kira Yoshitoshi sneered.Suddenly shouted: "Chibei listens to the order! Enter the city immediately!"

"Chi Bei enters the city!"

"Guard every mouth!" [

"Those who dare to use swords and guns will be killed!"

Ashikaga Er cited the two flags, loud shouts like thunder shook one after another.The red warriors in blood armor moved violently with the white Ashikaga flag. Amidst the rumbling sound, groups of red cavalry galloped past the warriors of Usami's family. , The samurai present looked calm.

"Is this Kira Chibei! It's really the number one army in the world!"

"I heard that their bodies are dyed red with human blood! The Chibei general standing next to the town hall is called Oni Takigawa, a fierce general who captured Naito Zongkatsu alive and killed all horned tigers!"

"I also caught Hojo Takahiro and Honjo Shigeru!"

Facing the arrogant and domineering red cavalry galloping close to him, Usami Dingman kept his head down and did not move. At this moment, he finally realized the domineering power of power. It is not a terrifying power that can be compared with conspiracy. For the first time in his life, he doubted his own life.

"Does it really make sense for me to do this? Like a praying mantis under a cart, will it end up being crushed to death? It's really frustrating!" Usami shook her head in disappointment. Turned into ashes under the domineering force, he seemed to understand that he had made too many mistakes.

Kira Yoshishi put away his bat fan and proudly said, "Suruga, you can go in now!"

"Yes! I will hold the reins for Your Highness!" Usami must have been quite old, but her body was very strong. She jumped up like a spring, and walked over to hold the rein for him and walked towards the city. Her attitude changed very quickly. To the surprise of many.

Takikawa Tokima smiled contemptuously.The samurai of the Kira family looked down on this chameleon-like samurai very much.Although those samurai who stubbornly resisted the Kira family would be hanged in the end, everyone should give some face. The chameleon who likes to cut and renege is different, even if he surrenders to the Kira family, he will be discriminated against.

In the blink of an eye, the entire Pipa Island City was controlled by Kira's red cavalry. In addition to cavalry, they were also equipped with maces and scimitars. Five hundred horse warriors were also equipped with strong bows and cast iron feather arrows. Sophisticated enough to blind the Usami family samurai's eyes.The galloping red cavalry still maintains an orderly formation, and their riding skills and tacit cooperation are even more frightening.

Arriving at the not-so-spacious Ohiroma in Biwa Island, Usami invited Kirayoshi to the chief seat when he was fully booked, and said with a smile: "Everyone says that the red cavalry of the Ashikaga family is the best in the world. I really can't believe it, now that I see it, it's really an extraordinary horse, and there is no one in Echigo who can match it!"

"Suruga! You should know why my family is here. You should also know how angry your brother is?" Kira Yoshitoki sneered, and the Kira family warriors in the large room also laughed.

Usami Dingman's expression changed accordingly, from joy to bitterness, and finally he sighed: "I have no choice but to! Being abandoned by my former allies and disgusted by Echigo's colleagues, the ideals I was fighting for have vanished. The goal of my life seems to be a huge mistake. So when the emissary of the Takeda family came to me, I decided to raise the flag of rebellion without hesitation!"

Yoshihiro Kira picked up the bat fan and shook it lightly, as if he was thinking about a serious issue. After a while, he suddenly said, "Is that how you are rebellious? Go out of the city to meet each other, and don't resist the family's control of Pipa Island City. Then openly Sit across from my family and talk freely?"

"Yes! I think that this is the only way to openly discuss all issues with the Town Hall. Before that, I would like to clarify one issue. What is the reason why the Town House has repeatedly rejected my offer?"

Usami Dingman's confession was far beyond his expectations. He thought that Usami Dingman would have to prepare for some actions, but when he came to Biwa Island outside the city, he found that there was no movement in the city. Weeding and insecticide work, seeing the Kira family's red army did not respond at all, probably thought it was just a simple visit.

The stability of the townspeople and farmers near Biwa Island City shows that the so-called rebellion is only on the surface, and even sent messengers to deliver the news of the rebellion, without any intention of real rebellion. The Chibei warrior lifted his alert posture, and then said with a faint smile: "Why do you think my family refused?"

"Because I don't have enough weight? No! Is it because I have land Zhixing that doesn't meet the requirements of the Zhenfu Palace? It seems that there is such a factor..." Usami Sadamitsu thought while staring at Kirayoshi's flat expression.

It is a small miracle in this era of lack of medical care and medicine to have such a strong body in his seventies. It is probably because of this reason that the old man who should have retired long ago under normal circumstances is still an old man. Not old, can continue to fight for 20 years.

"Could it be that the Zhenfu Palace never planned to include us as retainers? But that's not right! Isn't it inevitable to expand the family business territory with the ambition of the Zhenfu Palace? Bei Shinano controls nearly half of the territory without making a sound. Putting the means in someone's hands is something to be proud of! What is it because of?" Usami Ding is not young, but his brain turns very fast, and he has come up with more than a dozen ideas in a cup of tea. Finally, they were classified and excluded one by one.

"It's not easy to think of this step. If you want to find out the thoughts of my family, the old man is still a little bit close." Ji Liangyishi had some new views on this old man, and said indifferently: "Let's just say it directly. Echigo’s Nagao vassal group, the family didn’t want to touch it, otherwise would you still use you? The family can dismantle the Nagao vassal group in three months, and all of them will serve under the family within half a year, but why the family? Don’t do it? Think about it and you’ll understand!” [

He has encountered this kind of similar problem many times before, both from inside and outside. Kira Yoshishi did not want to bluntly take away the foundation of the Nagao family, but changed it to the birth of his eldest son. The way of the latter country acts as a buffer, which is already the best he can do

"Is that really the case? The Zhenfu Palace never thought of accepting us..." Usami shook his head in disappointment, knowing with his wisdom that all his efforts were in vain.

Thinking of the ups and downs of the past few years, causing trouble.It is to reuse and increase knowledge and seal for the new mastermind, but in the end, there is still nothing in the end.The old warrior burst into tears.

This sudden cry disrupted his original plan, and Yoshiki Kira asked angrily: "Is Suruga going to play for my family? My family respects you as an elder, and I don't want you to play tricks. It's best to put it away." Your little mind!"

"I just couldn't stop crying for a moment of grief!" Sure enough, Usami Dingman stopped crying, and Takikawa Tokatsu who was on the side turned from surprise to disdain, and then glanced at the mediocre eldest son Usami Dingkatsu, secretly said: " No wonder this old man can act even when he's crying, it's really the reason why his son is so useless?"

Usami Dingman has two sons and a daughter.The eldest son Usami Minbu Shaocheng Dingsheng is 25 and six years old. He is just an ordinary samurai. He looked like he was in his early years, and his eyes seemed to be full of ideas.

But this person's reputation is very bad, and he doesn't know much about the military strategy passed down by Usami's family.But he got into the bad habit of sleeping flowers and sleeping willows in the wandering town. Usami's family's modest family background could not stand the toss of this prodigal son. If it weren't for the begging of his wife, Usami would have wanted to drive away this bastard son a long time ago. .

The only daughter married Qian Sakajing a few years ago to strengthen her relatives. She had hoped to find a reliable ally within the Echigo Uesugi faction, but this son-in-law did not give him the face of his father-in-law at all.On the contrary, the relationship with Usami's family is relatively estranged. This time, he sold his father-in-law without hesitation. On the contrary, the relationship with Hirako Fangzheng became closer and closer, which almost made the old man die of anger.

Not long after, the old man began to cry again: "Family affairs are difficult! You will not marry a wife and have children until you are over forty in the next year. Now that you are old, you can't get any inheritance for your children and grandchildren, and the two dogs are useless. Think about what you have done all these years. It’s so painful to have so many things done at once!”

Really unable to bear the old man's crying, Kirayoshi tapped on the case a little irritably, and said with a serious face: "The family of Suruga also has a little understanding of Suruga's situation. The reason why Suruga is in such pain is that he was too eager for quick success and lost Opportunities, people who can’t recognize themselves will never be strong, as a retainer of the Nagao family, they should be fair and law-abiding, it’s stupid to keep jumping up and down to attract attention.”

"I understand..." Usami Sadaman seemed to realize that it was time to explain, and resolutely stopped crying and sat down.

Coughing lightly, he said slowly in an authentic Kyoto accent: "My family already has a general understanding of the reasons and general circumstances of Suruga's rebellion. The following punishment decision: the Usami family is located in Biwa Island, and the seal is reduced by 110 chobu, and transferred to the [-]th town of Yashiro Castle, Kawanaka Island. It will take effect immediately, and the transfer must be completed within one month. Nagao Yashichiro Kagetsu takes over."

"Why do you want to reduce our seal? Do you want to transfer the seal? Why!" Usami Katsuyuki suddenly jumped up madly and rushed towards Kira Yoshitoki. The whole person flew upside down two or three meters, fell to the door of Daguangjian, and wailed in pain.

"Jiro!" Usami Dadakatsu hurriedly ran over to help his injured younger brother. This powerful and heavy kick hit the lower abdomen. With Keijiro Takigawa's height of 1.8 meters, he kicked a small man who was only 1.5 meters five. Think about it It was also scary, this stubborn guy stood up in pain with his stomach in his arms, as if he wanted to rush over.

"Jiro, that's enough! Get out, old man! Get out now!" Usami Dingman angrily yelled at his second son to get out of Ohiroma, because he had already noticed that Kira Yoshitoki's face was when his second son rushed over Immediately gloomy down.

"Suruga, please get ready!" Yoshitoki Kira obviously had no desire to continue talking, and he got up and left after a few hasty confessions.

Usami Dingman quickly followed out of the Ohiro room, and asked earnestly: "May I ask the Zhenfudian, I wonder if I can participate in the actions of Shinano, I really want to cooperate with the Zhenfudian! After all, I still have military studies. If it is useful, please understand the mood of an old warrior!"

"Isn't Suruga going to make meritorious service?" Yoshitomo Kira stopped, turned back to Usami Dingman and said, "My family transferred Usami's house there to give Suruga a chance to make meritorious deeds. It's up to you whether you can grasp it or not." It's gone."

"Thank you for the grace of the town government hall! Thank you!" Usami Sadamit bowed down, watching Kira Yoshishi and his group gradually go away.

Looking at the gradually disappearing figure, his father still knelt down and looked into the distance in a daze, Usami Dingkatsu said indignantly: "Father! Why don't you feel any heartache for the reduction or transfer of the seal? Biwa Island is a territory that my Usami family has worked hard for generations!"

"Foolish!" Usami Dingman came back to his senses, stood up slowly, glanced at the eldest son coldly, and snorted: "Shengxing must be careful, and let me hear that he went out to roam around." , don’t go back to this house again! This time, the town hall is magnanimous and doesn’t care about it, it’s already unexpectedly kind, my Usami’s family can’t afford to bet on the next time, do you understand?”

Usami Dingman was about to leave with strides, his eldest son hurriedly stood up and hurried forward and asked: "Father! You haven't answered my question yet! Why do we have to bear this kind of criticism humbly? My Usami family didn't rebel at all. , why should the seal be reduced and transferred..."

"shut up!"

"Father!" Usami Dingkatsu was stunned by a loud roar.

"Use your brain more, think about why the old man is jumping up and down to curry favor with the town hall! From now on, you don't run to your brother-in-law's house... I forgot, I'm going to send the letter to you soon!" Usami Ding Mitsukoshi Seeing his stupid son, he became even angrier, and couldn't help cursing: "That useless brother-in-law of yours doesn't have such winks, following the lord, you can only be a police officer in the army, without military achievements in your life, and without rewards. Does he think the old man doesn’t know with his little thoughts? How high can he climb if he still wants to get close to the lord? As tall as Saito Chaoxin? Or as tall as Honjo Shino? I think he is daydreaming too much Oh, let's be delusional!"

"Father, how did you know?" Usami Dingkatsu took two steps back involuntarily. He always thought that it was a very secret thing to have a sneaky relationship with his brother-in-law Kageko Chisaka, but in the end Usami Dingkatsu swallowed it down. Embarrassment and fear made him He was more and more afraid to look at the old man.

"You're useless! Why did this old man give birth to you two useless children! I'm so angry!" Usami Dingman flicked his sleeves, turned around and left angrily.

Usami Dingsheng hesitated for a while, but still felt that it was more important to find out about the reduction of his family's seal, so he pursued persistently and shouted: "Father, you haven't answered the question yet!"

"You! Hey!" Usami Dingman seemed to be at a loss, so he could only sigh: "Stupid! How did the land know how to get here? Without merit, my Usami family will be marginalized sooner or later. Kakizaki Kei's family is more than 400 steps away. Aren't you jealous of the territory? The reduction of the title of my Usami family by the Zhenfu Palace was expected by the old man, but the transfer of the seal of Chuanakajima has never been thought of. It can be seen that Wuwei Palace still intends to use my Usami family. Otherwise, what do you think the family has? Ability to resist? Even if it is changed and unsealed, how can we resist?"

"Cage City..."

"You know the cage city, is your cage city better than Hojo Castle? Is your military strategy better than Hojo Takahiro? Is the military power and strength better than Hojo Mori's? We can't compare! Hojo Takahiro was forced to surrender How do we cage the city?" Usami Dingman lamented why he was so unlucky, and had two sons, each of whom was more stupid than the other.

"Then why do we still rebel?" Usami Dingkatsu felt even more confused.

"Hojo Takahiro was able to become a direct minister of the Kira family from rebellion to surrender. Why can't I, the Usami family? I don't have the capital of the Hojo family, but as long as I invite the town hall or the lord to the city of Biwa Island, I am sure to achieve my goal! If the town government If Dian came here in person, he would have to reduce some land as punishment.

But with Zhenfudian's temperament, I will definitely not lose my Usami family in vain. The old man has been operating in China and Vietnam for decades, and the network of relationships is intricate and deep-rooted. This is not a joke!If the lord came over, even the reduction of the title would not be waived, but the follow-up strategy would not work. The old man was looking at the ambition of the town hall, not the lord's conformity and self-worth! "

"What does self-worth mean?"

"Probably, it should...that's what happened..." Usami Dingman yelled angrily: "This is a new word invented by Zhenfudian. If you ask me, who should I ask?" (To be continued... )