Chapter 525 24. Using Tu Qilang to Sacrifice His Life
With the words "you have to pay more", it is obvious that the negotiation naturally ended unpleasantly.
It was in line with the wishes of the Yamanouchi family. They wished that the Hojo family and the Takeda family would never get the casting technology and use skills of the cannon. It was not easy to get a sharp weapon, and it was impossible for others to have it before they had spent two years.
Pinghe Ujitsugu and Yongtu Ujiya were arranged to rest and stay in the Songli Temple under the city. They would definitely not leave. They were willing to agree to the price of 5,000 taels of gold for a cannon. It seems that they are determined to get it.
"Brother, there have been changes in the Takeda and Hojo families recently." After seeing off the visitor, Kobayata and Hosokawa Saijo returned to the palace to work.
Kobayata's full-time job is Renbanshu, Kanjo Bugyo, Nanban Bugyo, Uesugi family diplomatic vice, Oda family diplomatic vice.
Hosokawa Saijo's full-time job is Renbanshu, Buke Bugyo, Niixia 13th Division Cooperation, Takanari family diplomatic vice.
The positions of both of them were basically determined when Yamanouchi Yoshikatsu was alive, and it is very likely that they will accompany them for 20 to 30 years, and there will be no changes unless something unexpected happens.
"Takeda clan? Do you mean the Iito clan split up? The Yamagata clan is revived?" Hosokawa Saime and Kobayata are parallel.
"What happened to the Hojo clan?" The two turned around, and Hosokawa Saime gave way.
"It's not a big deal. Hojo Ujitada will succeed the Shimotsuke Karasawayama Sano clan." Kobayata also just received the news.
"Shimotsuke Karasawayama? The Hojo clan really never stops."
Hosokawa Saime certainly knew where Karasawayama Castle was. It was one of the most important passes for Shimotsuke Province to threaten Ueno. Previously, the Sano clan went back and forth between Uesugi and Hojo, and the two clans were fully exposed.
In the previous battle of Tone River Ikunoyama, the Shimotsuke Haga clan, Utsunomiya clan, Mibu clan, and Nasu clan were defeated, including the Karasawayama Sano clan, which was in a difficult situation.
Finally, the Hojo clan took advantage of the situation and manipulated the rebellion. Hojo Ujitada married the daughter of Sano Munetsuna, forced Sano Munetsuna to live in seclusion and became a monk, and exiled his brother Sano Fumitsuna. The Hojo family completely controlled this important place in Shimotsuke, and the layout of Kanto became increasingly tight.
"Although it is called a truce, the Hojo and Takeda are working non-stop, preparing for war every minute, and preparing to fight again next year."
"How is Kasugayama Kanrei?" Hosokawa Saijo and Kobayata sat opposite each other, and the attendants brought tea.
"Is it the Echizen War?"
"Moriyama Castle should have been besieged for more than ten days, right?"
"It has been broken!" Kobayata said slowly.
Jinbo Ujiharu in Moriyama Castle was persuaded by Uesugi Terutora to respond to the Uesugi army and open the city gate at night. Uesugi generals Saito Asanobu and Kojima Sadaoki rushed in together, and Moriyama Castle was broken.
The Ishiguro clan of the Mufu Castle surrendered immediately, and the leader of the Kaga Ikko monks, Sugiura Genzui, gathered the believers of Echizen in Hasunuma to fight against Uesugi Terutora for the final battle!
More than 22,000 Ikko from Echizen, Hida, Noto, Kaga and other countries joined forces overnight, claiming that even if they sacrificed their lives, they would stop Uesugi Terutora from entering the Buddhist country of Kaga.
The wave-like offensive of the Ikko believers far surpassed the combat effectiveness of the small fish in Echizen, and Uesugi Terutora was unable to defeat Hasunuma for a while.
At this time, Naoe Kagetsuna proposed a plan. He took Uesugi Masashige (Hatakeyama Yoshiharu) to Noto and met with Nagatsune. After a secret discussion, the Cho clan joined forces with the Hatakeyama Suruga family and the Aoi Kikuike family, and sent more than 4,000 troops to attack Matsuto Castle and threaten Kanazawa Gobo.
Sugiura Genzui was at a loss, and Uesugi Terutora took advantage of the situation to attack, shouting rumors in the army that Kanazawa Gobo had fallen and the Buddhist country was destroyed. The Ikko clan that came to support from Kaga was in chaos, and the allied camp collapsed.
The well-prepared Naga army turned back and attacked the Ikko clan with the Uesugi army, and Hasunuma was lost. 3,200 Ikko clan members were killed in the battle, especially the Echizen Ikko clan that was at the rear suffered a devastating blow, and almost all the monks died. More than 100 key members of the Kakkou Kyoumoto were killed in the battle, and the roots of the Echizen Ikko clan were cut off.
The two people who defended Moriyama Castle, Kamiyasu Yoshiharu and Kamiyasu Ujinobu, committed seppuku after the castle was broken, and Shiina Yasutane died in the battle. The two great national heroes of Echizen disappeared overnight.
Uesugi Terutora learned from his lessons in Kanto and prepared to turn Echizen into a territory. Nakajo Fujisuke and Nakajo Kageyasu, who escaped from Kanto and lost their territory, were granted Moriyama with 5,000 kan, and Kamiyasu Ujiharu and Kamiyasu Kakuhiro were assigned to him.
At the same time, Uesugi Terutora's legitimate adopted son, Uesugi Masaharu, was appointed as the lord of Koide Castle, and Hatakeyama Yoshitsugu, the guardian of Noto, lost his power. However, the Hatakeyama clan's cards were still useful in Noto Province, and leaving Uesugi Masaharu facilitated the contact with Noto Province.
At the same time, Uesugi Terutora also reiterated the alliance with Noto to protect the Hatakeyama clan, and the two sides agreed to attack the Kaga Ikko clan together next year.
However, Onui clan and Yusa clan seemed dissatisfied with this, but with Nagauji in Noto echoing Uesugi Terutora, almost half of Noto Province was in the same mind with Uesugi Terutora.
Nagauji's status in Noto was not even dared to be ignored by Maeda Toshiie later. Nagatsune even became the Maeda clan's elder retainer in the end to maintain the Maeda clan's rule in Noto Province.
Ajisaka Nagase was transferred to Echigo Toyama Castle with 3,920 kan, and was assigned to the castle-born Saito clan, Hida Shioya clan, and Hida Emma clan to control the Echigo Province.
Since Hida Province is connected to Mino, although the mountain roads are rugged and difficult to travel, the forces of the Uesugi clan and the Oda clan began to meet each other more or less. I wonder if Oda Nobunaga and Uesugi Kagetora will develop a short friendship of several years as in history.
The most trusted Kawada Nagachika was given an additional 11,000 kan in Uozu Castle, and was assigned to Matsukura Castle Shiina Kagenao, Doi Masashige and others. The gateway to Echigo, East Echichu, was firmly controlled, and there was no risk of failure.
In addition to these three generals, dozens of people from Echigo were also transferred to Echigo, and almost all their territories were doubled. They became Uesugi Teruhora's thorn in Echigo, monitoring every township in Echigo and serving as township commanders. Daiguan and land.
At the same time, the most severe order to suppress the Ixiang clan was issued. The last few remaining Ixiang clan members, including Yuan Yuan and the leaders of each group, were all arrested and executed regardless of whether they surrendered or not.
All the monasteries of the Yixiang sect were demolished and razed to the ground. They also issued an announcement that if any of their citizens believed in Yixiang Zong again, they would be punished by crucifixion immediately!
Yuezhong Xiping!
"It seems that both Etsuchu and Hida have fallen into the hands of the commander of Kasugayama." Hosokawa Saime put down her tea cup.
"If we manage it properly, in one or two years, we will be able to support His Majesty the Governor with tens of thousands of troops and two hundred thousand grains." Xiao Pingtai also nodded.
"My lords, something happened!"
Kurosawa Yoshiki suddenly opened the barrier door without any proper manners, and fell to his knees on the ground. A thud made Koheita and Hosokawa Saime startle.
"How unbecoming is it to be so impatient!" Xiao Pingtai scolded lightly.
"We can't be impatient! The Hojo clan has sent an envoy, and Hojo Sagami Mamoru's uncle is going to Father William with Lord Toshichiro to prepare to convert to Christianity and be baptized!"