A tour of Japan's Warring States Period

The important ministers of the Yamauchi clan gathered again amidst the ringing of bells in the city. Everyone exchanged their views and opinions, as well as their expectations for Imagawa's situation. The envoy rushed back in such a hurry, so he should be able to get back a lot of news. Of course, the news may be good or bad.

Koheita looked at the weather-beaten Hatamoto. Before he had time to change clothes, he just took off his thick and warm cloak and waited here. He looked very tired.

But at this time, they didn't care about that. Everyone held their breath and listened to Hatamoto's words.

It turned out that this Hatamoto rode hard day and night, followed the Lianchuan River to Ejiri, rested for the night, and then notified the Imagawa clan's garrison in Gaotian Shrine. After obtaining permission, he rushed to Suruga accompanied by an envoy from the Imagawa clan, and soon arrived at Suruga Fuchu Castle.

The so-called burning incense, burning incense, worshiping Buddha, worshiping Buddha. Some parents pray to the Four Heavenly Kings to pray for their children's good academic results, and some store owners pray to Manjusri and Samantabhadra to pray for good business results. Are you kidding me? This guy simply didn’t find the right person!

Of course, this envoy was a sensible person. He first asked to see Zen Master Taiyuan Chongfu Xuezhai, the head of the Suruga Imagawa clan, but he didn't see him at all. He simply claimed that he was sick and had disappeared. The Hatamoto in question was filled with resentment. He had obviously been advising Imagawa Yoshimoto in Odawara a few months ago, and he was full of suggestions and tricks, and he had not shown any sloppiness in seizing Izu. Only two months later, he was seriously ill and could not see guests. This makes it clear that Taiyuan Xuezhai doesn’t want to see anyone, it’s all an excuse!

This Hata had no choice but to break into the house of the Imagawa family elder, Imagawa Yoshimoto's main assistant when he came to power, and now also the central figure of Imagawa Yoshimoto's ruling class, Okabe Sakyo Susumitsuna. That is to say, he broke in and stood in the corridor for more than two hours. Okabe Oyatsuna could no longer refuse.

But we met in person, and Okabe Otsuna was very enthusiastic. He had good wine and good food, and his charming concubines rushed to meet him. But we have a mission, right? The envoy asked urgently about the situation in Kanto. Seeing that Okabe Oyatsuna couldn't hide it, he started to play Tai Chi with him, asking questions and asking questions. In the end, he didn't ask anything at all. He just revealed that Imagawa Yoshimoto had raised troops and went to Xingokuji Temple and refused to say more.

This Hata had no choice but to fly to Xingguo Temple that night, and then waited again. He was not allowed to enter the city because he could not open the city gate at night. However, he was an ally at least and sent someone to find a farmer outside the city to feed him. After a full meal, they lit a fire and laid out thick bedding.

However, the situation was so urgent that no one could sleep. He was so anxious that his mouth was blistered. The next day dawned and there was still frost, so the man hurriedly went outside the city to ask for help. He was told to leave the city at nine o'clock. Come back later. He also understood that this was an excuse, so he sat at the gate of the city and sat on the cold floor for more than three hours. The Imagawa family welcomed him into the city after seeing that they could no longer hold on.

First, Imagawa was having breakfast, and then he had to change clothes and freshen up before meeting guests. In short, for various reasons, Imagawa Yoshimoto was late and came out to see him.

Hatamoto hurriedly submitted a letter written by Yamauchi Yoshiharu, and hoped to go to Izu immediately to learn about the specific developments in Kanto. Imagawa Yoshimoto only told him that it was too late, and Izu couldn't get in.

The old ministers of the Hojo clan in Doshu and Xiangzhou suddenly swarmed up, cheering thirty to forty thousand men, women, and children. The entire Doshu and Xiangzhou were completely in chaos.

Hearing this, Koheta came back to his senses. The Sagami Kingdom was kidnapped by Uesugi Terutora for 60,000 people (Odawara Town only had 50,000 people, and there were also miscellaneous people who were not out of tune in the country). How could there still be three or four people? Thousands of people. The Hatamoto said that he was also surprised, but Terutora Uesugi wanted money rather than his life. As soon as he set out to capture more than 60,000 Ikuchi, he was first intercepted by Koheta, who immediately released two thousand craftsmen and their families. But this is nothing, mainly the manpower that was cut off to repair Kamakura Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine.

Not counting the population that was intercepted by Kodaira, more than 10,000 people were ransomed by the Hojo clan as soon as they reached Kawagoe. By the time they left Musashi, more than 30,000 people had been ransomed or self-ransomed. When we arrived at the Ueno Corridor Bridge, there were only a few thousand craftsmen and powerful merchants left, and only these thousands of people were eventually brought back to Echigo Kasugayama.

The generals here sighed after hearing this. Now, at least more than 50,000 people in Sagami country alone have become the most determined anti-Uesugi Teruhora forces. This is not over yet. Due to the various transfers that followed, the Uesugi family implemented the annual tribute rule of six citizens and four citizens, while the Hojo family implemented the annual tribute of four citizens and six citizens. This autumn, the harvest was already poor (the war had affected the The local area will definitely be destroyed, and the local men who have not been affected by the war will also go to fight, and there will not be many strong laborers to farm the land). As a result, the Uesugi family also collects an additional annual tribute (that is, an extra 20%). Anyone who fanned the flames will definitely explode immediately.

Now Imagawa Yoshimoto, supported by Imagawa Sukegoro (Hojo Clan), has mobilized more than 3,000 Shudong people to enter Izu to quell the chaos in Izu. Imagawa Yoshimoto has a big appetite and is ready to take advantage of the situation to take over Izu Country. Now Sukegoro Imagawa is his best bargaining chip to intervene in Sagami. He is the direct son of the decent Hojo Yasushi. As long as he uses it properly, it can have miraculous effects.

It goes without saying that everyone understands these little thoughts. By dragging the envoy Fumi Yamauchi, Imagawa is trying his best to eat Izu's territory and suppress or take over those territories that belong to Uesugi Terutora's power. It means that all the knowledge and behavior of Kawada Nagachichi in Izu will be taken over by Imagawa Yoshimoto, and Kawada Nagachichi will become a polished commander.

Mrs. Kodaira couldn't help but joke, Imagawa Yoshimoto is really a model of white-faced and black-hearted.

On the surface, he said that he was helping Uesugi Teruator put down the rebellion in Izu, and he looked like a majestic and majestic figure. In fact, he was eating Uesugi Teruatora's ointment and drinking Uesugi Teruatora's blood.

Let’s not talk about the mess in Izu. The situation in Sagami is also very bad. Odawara Castle was completely destroyed before. The magnificent earth fort with a circumference of five miles was completely destroyed. The water bank that was more than four or five meters wide was also completely filled in. Afterwards, all the materials from the three former castles were dismantled and transported to Kamakura for repairs to the shrine. Now, only Ninomaru and the main castle tower remain in Odawara without trenches. The defensive power is no longer outstanding, and it is difficult to say whether it can withstand a three- to four-thousand wheel battle. After all, Kawada Nagauchi only has a few hundred ashigaru left by Uesugi Teruhu in his hands.

The Odawara matter is already a mess. Hojo's old ministers are making trouble, and Imagawa Yoshimoto is eyeing him. He is already a dish on other people's tables. Koheita and the other retainers of the Yamauchi clan silently felt heartbroken for Uesugi Teruhu, and Odawara was basically brought down.

As for the further situation, it is unknown whether Imagawa Yoshimoto refused to say or did not know. However, since Imagawa Yoshimoto is also related to the Takeda clan by marriage, he revealed that about 6,000 Takeda clan troops have entered Tsukui and Sagami. !