Chapter 530 30. Takeda and Uesugi Are in Sync Again

He picked up Gensuke. This capable official who first served Takeda Katsuyori and then Uesugi Kagekatsu in history is now just a five- or six-year-old little carrot.

"Gensuke is so loyal and diligent, and he truly lives up to the Shino clan. Both father and son have been loyal ministers of our mountain."

"Chen San, go quickly and get my ten volumes of "Zhenguan Political Important" and give them to Gensuke!" (Internal Affairs +10)

Although Gensuke is probably still unable to read a tome like "Zhenguan Political Leader" at his age, it does not prevent Koheita from using it to become a good person. Anyway, Yuanzhu will grow up, so he will definitely be able to understand it in the future.

When this person lives to 1620, he will be the most capable official of his generation. There is a reference to "Zhenguan Politicians", which will surely be helpful to him in governing the country.

Historically, the governance of the Aizu and Yonezawa areas presided over by Kasuga Gentada was extremely powerful. He focused on controlling the countryside (taking root at the grassroots level) and established relay stations and prefectures, which ensured the stability of the local rule of the new lord, the Uesugi clan.

You must know that that year was the most brutal period of the Little Ice Age in East Asia, and the huge Amakusa Shiro Rebellion even broke out in the Kyushu region.

In order to resist the heavy annual tribute, farmers from all over the country continued to mobilize Dezheng Yikui and Tu Yikui like a storm.

At that time, having a capable official will be the greatest blessing for the daimyo. Ensure the fiscal stability of the territory and strike a balance between stabilizing tax revenue and ensuring farmers' livelihood.

Uncle Tsunaya and Harumiya Hosokawa each presented Gensuke with a piece of Nanban woolen cloth and a Bizen-made Nagafun Odachi sword, which also showed their love for Gensuke.

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After instructing Aji and Chen San to look after the children and return to the city, Xiaopingtai was free.

"Sir, how much knowledge and practice does Tojuro, the father of Gensuke, have?"

"Fifty guan? Sixty guan?"

"You can mention it to your sworn brother. Since he is the father of His Highness's brother-in-law, it will definitely be of great use to help him. It would be nice to have a little more knowledge and deeds."

"Now it seems that His Highness's companions are all malleable materials, which is really gratifying." Uncle Tsunaliang put down the tea cup and was quite touched by Xiaoheita's little experiment.

"They are all loyal and diligent children, and they will be His Highness's powerful help in the future." Hosokawa Harumiya also agreed.

After chatting for a while, the three of them prepared to disperse.

"Tanzheng, I have some news." Murakami Yoshimitsu walked in.

Uncle Tsuna Liang and Hosokawa Harumiya immediately stood up and prepared to get out of the way. No matter how close their relationship was, they knew what they should and should not hear.

"It's nothing important, my lords." Murakami Yoshimitsu sat down casually.

The two of them looked at Xiaopingtai and saw that Xiaopingtai didn't care, so they continued.

"Tell me, what's the matter?"

Murakami Yoshimitsu handed the letter to Koheita, "Kai's Takeda Daisen has shaved his head and made a fortune."

"Oh? Have you become a monk?" Upon hearing this, Uncle Tsunaliang realized that it was indeed a common thing. Although there was some political connotation in it, it had little to do with the Yamauchi family.

"Yes! His Buddhist name is Derongken Shingen."

"Takeda Shingen..." Xiaoheita said a few words slowly.

"His son-in-law, Nobu-kun Anesama, became a monk on the same day, and his name was Meisetsusai Fubai. His younger brothers, Nobuhiro, Nobulen, Sanada Danmasa, Yamamoto Daito and others also announced that they would become a monk at the same time."

"It seems to have the intention of easing the tension at home." Hosokawa Harumiya looked in Kai's direction.

"It's very possible! The balance of power in the Takeda family has been broken, so Takeda Daisen must have done so as a last resort."

"The leader of Mount Kasuga in Echigo also declared a monk and gave up his common name. The Holy Emperor of Luoyang has tinned his official rank as a young monk, and his Buddhist name is Kenshin Nojian."

"Are these two actually in tune with each other again? Uesugi Kenshin..."

"It is said that due to the crossing of China, the official's hope for Kasugayama's governor to control Kamikawa was rekindled, and the samurai sent Asukai-sama to Echigo again to comfort his highness."

"The leader of Kasugayama is once again at peace with the Noto Hatakeyama clan's ruling clan, and only Kaga and Echizen are left on the Kamiro Highway."

"Sir, do you think Kasugayama Commander will abandon Kantō and head to Luo?" Koheita looked at Hosokawa Harugong and made some guesses.

"Kaga has always been in front of Echigo's elite soldiers. I'm afraid it won't last long. Kanazawa is not the most powerful city in the world." Uncle Tsuna was also worried.

The country of Ezhong has one hundred thousand guan, and the country of Kaga also has about 100,000 guan. Even Uesugi Kenshin may not be able to resist the temptation of such a huge and easy-to-obtain territory in the eyes of the world.

Moreover, now that the samurai family has reported that Asukai Masaharu went to Echigo with the imperial decree, Uesugi Kenshin has the right to raise an army in Luo, which is exactly what he wants.

"Not only that, seeing that Idaju (Ashikaga Yoshie) is unable to enter the capital, Shimosoden (Ashikaga Yoshiaki) is not willing to be left alone. He asks Hatakeyama Takusaku and the Kasugayama administrator to definitely raise troops to attack Kaga next year and go to the capital."

"Has His Highness Xiacao also written the imperial edict?"

"I'm afraid that next year's line-up of Gouchishu will soon arrive at the mansion." Murakami Yoshimitsu replied with a smile.

Ashikaga Yoshiaki left Kofukuji Temple, but lost the support of thousands of monks and followers, and lost his huge income of tens of thousands of kiwan a year. His life became poorer and poorer, and his support became weaker and weaker.

Seeing that the Rokkaku clan was no longer useful, he simply became heartbroken and turned to the Wakasa Takeda clan.

As long as Uesugi Kenshin enters Kaga, then with the huge shipping capacity of Wakasa Province's Senban Race, tens of thousands of Uesugi troops can be transported to Otsu on the south bank of Lake Biwa in an instant. After arriving at Otsu, it is only half a day's walk to the Shirakawa River , Luoyang is right in front of you.

As long as Kenshin Uesugi's army is approaching, the Echizen Asakura clan will surely make a decision that is favorable to Ashikaga Yoshiaki.

"Can it really be so smooth?" Uncle Tsunayoshi didn't believe it.

"Of course not. Takeda Daizen has ordered Sanada Danjo to secretly negotiate, and at the same time ordered Baba Mino, Akiyama Hoki, Naito Shuuji, Kosaka Danjo, Suwa Shiro and other generals to accumulate troops for war. After the truce, they will definitely send troops to attack."

"Sandwich Takanari Kaizu from both sides? Cut off the passage from Kasugayama to Minowa?" Hosokawa Harumiya blurted out.

"Toishi Castle!" Kobayata almost said at the same time.

"Who is the castle commander?"

"Suda Uemon Daifu (Mitsuyori), Tsuneta Ubei." Murakami Yoshimitsu was also prepared.

There are bad battles everywhere, the most typical example of a chain reaction!

As the key to the northern part of the small county, Toishi Castle, once lost, will explode in the center and all around.

The road from Kasugayama to Ueno in the north through Shinano is disconnected, and it is necessary to go through Sakado Castle and Numata Castle to enter Ueno.

A huge flaw appeared on the flank of Takanari Masahiro in the west. It will become difficult to protect the Minouchi County and Takai County in the belly by defending Kaizu Castle.

The Saito clan in Agatsuma County of Ueno Province in the east will face the Takeda clan's troops. In the past, the Takeda army could only break into Tsuchihidaira and attack Minowa head-on. If Agatsuma is lost, one of the pincers of the pincer attack will be ready.

"I'm afraid it's more than that!" Xiao Pingtai was disappointed, and felt that there was never a moment to breathe in the Warring States period.

"I think there are more strategies, but we can't see them clearly at this time."