A tour of Japan's Warring States Period

Chapter 655 61. Everyone gets what they need despite the big rocks

"You might as well let your highness know that my highness has just received the news that Xingguo Temple City has been destroyed! My highness Enjie has entered Fukasawa Castle! The army will arrive at Odawara soon!"

Koheita held up the letter sent by Imakawa Yoshimika, looking like a winner after all!

Four days ago, that is, the day when Kodaita had just arranged for people to start building the earthen platform, Imagawa Yoshitsune, with the assistance of generals such as Iwase Motomasa and Okabe Motonobu, finally broke through the Kokokuji Castle that had lost the garrison of the army. The Hojo clan was in danger in the two Jundong counties of Suruga country. Imagawa Yoshiuchi used the post of guardian of Suruga, which was appointed by Ashikaga Yoshiaki himself, as a righteous name to recruit people and noble families from various countries in the Jundong region. The situation in Jundong completely turned to the Yamauchi army.

The Hojo clan held real power in the Imagawa clan, and what he relied on as the foundation was the territory of the two counties of Izu and Shudong. This time, sacrificing the ego and rescuing Odawara actually means giving up the defense against Suruga. From this point of view, Hojo Ujiyasu's education is excellent, and the brothers of the Hojo family behave well in public.

Although they had been mentally prepared for a long time, the expressions of Fujita Ujikuni and Imagawa Ujiuki who were sitting across from them changed slightly when they heard the news. One of the two Jundong counties that originally needed to be ceded by the Hojo clan has been lost to the Yamauchi family. Judging from the current situation, it seems that the other one will not be able to keep it for a few days.

At this time, a Hojo samurai hurried in from outside. He also handed a letter to the two of them. Fujita Shikuni glanced at it a few times, sighed slightly, and handed it to Imagawa Shiuki.

"It seems that you have also received news that the Xingguo Temple city has been destroyed."

"Why should I ask questions knowingly?" Imagawa Shigui was a little bitter.

As the fourth eldest child in his family, to be honest, during the Warring States Period in Japan, it was basically impossible for him to inherit any family property. By chance, he became the adopted son of Imagawa Yoshimoto. He spent a considerable part of his boyhood in Suruga. When he grew up, he fought hard and won such a large territory for himself in all the wars.

Although he didn’t start from scratch, he is still worthy of admiration. But now, these territories that he had worked so hard for were about to disappear.

"Don't worry, you two. I, the Yamauchi clan, am a dismounted person and have a great view of the world. I take advantage of others' danger and don't even bother to do it!" What Xiaoheita said was majestic.

Now, my Yamauchi family can still fight, but your Hojo family can either fight in a wave or wait to die where they are. It is self-evident who can resist longer.

This peace negotiation was initiated by me, Mr. Yamauchi, not by you, Hojo, who forced us to negotiate after winning the battle. With three thousand prisoners in hand, the people of Suruga hung their swords in the sky and marched towards Odawara.

"Please Tansheng put my brother back. After we discuss it, we will definitely give Tansheng a reply within a day or two!" At this time, Fujita Shikuni was also sure that his second brother, Oishi Teruno, was a general with profound wisdom and courage. They needed them. The brothers discussed and came up with a result.

"Hold on!"

Oishi's Teruno is one of the most important bargaining chips of the Yamauchi Army. Koheita cannot make a decision on his own, so he leaves Hosokawa Saime here to continue the interview with them. Koheita turns around and goes outside to ask for the opinions of Lian Banzhong and Yamauchi Taro.

It was roughly said that the Hojo clan should be willing to negotiate peace, but with the confidence of still having 20,000 strong soldiers, they are not willing to bow completely for the time being. Now I want Mr. Dashi to go back and discuss it. Several brothers are arguing and arguing and can't make a decision.

The person was captured by Konishiharazaemon. He thought about it and was the first to say yes. Maybe there will be a good talk in the future. Konishiharazaemon and Oishi Michikumuri cherish each other and have an irreversible friendship.

Others did not express any objection. As the old saying goes, the winner always appears so tolerant!

Since everyone agreed, the Oishi family photo that was locked up in Gotokuji Temple was taken out and presented to Fujita Ujikuni and Imagawa Uzuki.

"Second brother!" The two said in unison.

"Yes!" Oishi Shiteru promised his two younger brothers with a smile.

"Please express my gratitude to His Majesty Xiangma for me!" Mr. Oishi's demeanor was still very impressive at this time.

"I hope Mutsu Shou will be a plan for the common people of Xiangdou..."

Xiaoping Tai's usual attitude has always been quite easy-going, but this time he was a little more serious. This year's spring plowing in southern Guandong must have been delayed. If the plowing continues, famine will inevitably arise. This is something no big name wants to see. It is better to negotiate peace while it can be remedied.

Oishi Shiteru is a smart person, so he naturally understands what Xiaoheita means. The Hojo family is indeed commendable for paying attention to people's livelihood, otherwise there would not be so many die-hards following them. Afterwards, the three of them expressed their gratitude to Koheita and others, then left Gotokuji Temple and returned to the Hojo clan's army.

"Will the Hojo family agree to peace talks?" Hosokawa Saime was a little worried seeing that Fujita Clan was still quite tough.

"It may not have been possible before, but after Oishi Mutsu Mamoru returns, the Hojo family's intention to negotiate peace will definitely become firmer!" Koheita looked at the three Hojo brothers walking back.

"Of course I know that Oishi Mutsu Mamoru is a wise man, but why are you so sure?"

"How can we fight to the death until we are at the end of the rope? Oishi Mutsu Mori is originally a conservative, but now that he sees that we have almost no ambitions towards Kanto, he must be very firm in his intention to negotiate peace!"

The core of the Yamauchi family lies in the Ashikaga clan of Seiwa Genji and the identity of the current general Ashikaga Yoshiaki's son. The quagmire of Kanto has never been the Yamauchi family's first choice. The Yamauchi family's goal will always be the throne of Kyoto!

Oishi Shiteru can definitely see the thoughts of the Yamauchi family. The rise and fall of the Kanto area will continue, and the old famous family will be restored, ensuring that Kanto's heart is towards the orthodoxy of the shogunate, or in other words, its heart is towards the orthodox Yamauchi Taro of the future shogunate.

There is actually no fundamental conflict in the development of the two. Hojo is too far away from the grand goal of Kyoto, and it is impossible to reach Kyoto in the foreseeable future. Why don't we just make peace with Yamauchi and lick our wounds temporarily to wait for the right time?

Sooner or later, the Yamauchi family will go to Kyoto to become the generals of the Muromachi shogunate!

As soon as the main force of the Yamauchi family, who had the best troops of Koshin and accumulated savings for six generations, left the East Kingdom. At that time, the famous families of Musashi, Ueno, and Shimoso had been restored and lost this golden thigh. What will happen then, it will not all depend on their own abilities.

Staying low and being small now is just to prepare for future rise!

Can Heita still see through the thoughts of the Hojo family?

It’s just a matter of everyone taking what they need!

With Hojo as a capable troublemaker, every family in Kanto will always have a big sword hanging over their head! Whether to choose Kenshin Uesugi, who cannot come to Kanto for five months of the year, or to choose the general Yuko Shimomataro who is right in front of him. I think the famous people in Kanto will slowly figure it out and then make their own choices.

When Uesugi Kenshin kicked his legs, hum...

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