In the big wide room, all the retainers who should have arrived have arrived, and they are all waiting for Uesugi Keitora to appear, and they are all discussing what to do with them.

However, after seeing Sanada Yutaka, many people had a conjecture in their hearts, which must be related to Shinano.

For them, they don't want Uesugi Keihu to take care of Shinano's affairs, it's completely thankless, it's better to go to the Hojo family and attack the city.

When Uesugi Keitora arrived at the Ohiroma and sat on the main seat, the retainers who were still discussing quickly quieted down.

Jinghu looked at Sanada Yutaka and said, "I already know the situation on Shinano's side, Saito Michizo is also a big traitor, and I am not afraid of him uniting with Takeda Harunobu."

Kotaka, go back and tell Yoshicho that as long as the enemy army sends troops and sends someone to inform you, I will lead the Echigo army to help! ”

Sanada Yutaka was overjoyed and said: "With the help of His Royal Highness Uesugi, the crisis in Shinano will definitely be resolved, and we should bear the money and food needed by your army!" ”

Jinghu wanted to refuse this, but Usami Dingman said first: "Sanada Maki, may I ask His Royal Highness Ogasawara that is still in the newly built Ueda Castle Cage Castle in Oprefectura County this time?" ”

With Usami Dingman's question, Jinghu didn't say anything, but stopped to listen to Sanada Yutaka's words.

Sanada Yutaka replied, "According to the original plan, if there was a war with the Takeda family this year, the lord would have wanted to seek reinforcements from His Royal Highness Uesugi and take the initiative to attack Chikumo-gun.

Now there will probably be four families of Takeda, Imagawa, Kiso and Saito to attack, and the lord did not decide whether to attack or defend, but just asked Zai Xia to come and ask for help. ”

At the beginning, Okuma Asahide wanted to use the matter of money and food to play on the topic, but he felt that Echigo had just stabilized, so he should concentrate on developing the country, so why bother to help Shinano?

However, because Sanada Yutaka said that he would bear the money and food needed to start the war, he didn't speak, and now the opportunity has come.

He immediately said: "It's too hasty to come to ask for help without a specific battle plan!" ”

Sanada Yutaka paused: "I'm very sorry, the main thing is that the lord can't get out of his body and needs to sit at home."

In fact, the lord wanted to come to Echigo in person to discuss the matter with His Royal Highness Uesugi. ”

Uesugi Jinghu nodded and said, "Since Yoshicho can't get out of his body, it's just right, I'm fine, I can go and discuss with Yoshicho." ”

Daxiong Chaoxiu looked up at Uesugi Jinghu and asked, "Lord, you should sit in the country, and the people in the country need you even more!" ”

Uesugi Keihu was still calm, and he didn't care about the attitude of Dakuma Asanobu towards him, he said: "I'm not just going to discuss with Yoshinagaku, but also to see what kind of person Takeda Harunobu is. ”

Usami Dingman said: "Helping His Royal Highness Ogasawara is also helping the family, after all, Shinano borders our country, and if the Takeda family takes Shinano, we can't be sure and guarantee that the Takeda family will not attack Echigo." ”

Big bear Chaoxiu said directly: "Could it be that the Ogasawara family can pat their chests and guarantee it?" ”

Sanada Yutaka hurriedly said: "Of course, our country and Echigo are unwavering allies, and at the same time, our lord admires His Royal Highness Uesugi very much for his dedication to the great cause, so naturally he will not be like Takeda Harunobu who has no king and no father." ”

Uesugi Jinghu waved his hand and said, "I believe in Yoshicho's intentions, don't worry, I will definitely send troops to help Yoshicho." ”

With Uesugi Jinghu's repeated assurances, Sanada Yutaka just said a few polite words and left.

In the Ohiro room, none of the retainers of the Uesugi family have dispersed.

Daxiong Chaoxiu said even more unceremoniously: "Your Majesty can't figure it out, why do you want to send troops to help other countries, this has nothing to do with Echigo."

Even if the Ogasawara family bears the cost of sending troops, there will always be deaths, how useful can a sum of money be, and how to calculate the cost of lost work? ”

Naoe Keixuna said, "But what Usamiki said is very right, once the Takeda family occupies Shinano, it will make Echigo have a strong enemy around him who likes to invade other countries.

If the family helped His Royal Highness to attack the Hojo family, with the Takeda family on one side, the family would not be able to enter the Kanto region with all its might. ”

Da Xiong blew his beard and glared at Xiu: "Then I can't figure it out even more, why should my family go to Kanto!" ”

Uesugi Jinghu suddenly got up and said, "Then I'll tell you!" This is where the righteousness lies! Expelling all the unrighteous deeds in this world is what I should do! ”

Big Bear Chaoxiu sighed angrily, lowered his head, and said no more.

Then Uesugi Jinghu arranged some things, mainly related to the expedition, and then broke up the family discussion.

Big Bear Chaoxiu directly flicked his sleeves angrily and left.

Naoe Keixuna said to Usami Dingman and Kakizaki Keijia with some concern: "The big bear is dissatisfied, and the lord doesn't care, how can this be good?" ”

Kakizaki Keijia shook his head and said, "That's it, it's normal that he doesn't understand, he just needs to follow along." ”

Usami Dingman didn't speak, just looked at the departing Big Bear Asahide, with a look of pity in his eyes.

It is said that Sanada Yutaka hurried back to Shinano Katsuo Castle, met Yoshinaga, and told Yoshicho that Uesugi Keitora would definitely send troops to help.

Yoshinaga breathed a sigh of relief, and according to the first Kawanakajima Battle, that is, the Battle of Hachiman (Giving Away), Echigo sent 8,000 troops.

If it is not bad as expected, this time Uesugi Jinghu sent about 8,000 troops.

He himself has more than 3,000 descendant troops, and counting Anyun County, North Shinano, and Middle Xino, the total number of troops can be more than 7,000.

So the combined forces of both sides should be fifteen thousand.

However, Takeda Harunobu is on the side of the four coalition forces, and the troops are definitely more than him, even the Takeda family is enough to pull up an army of about 15,000.

However, Yoshinaga decided to fight a field battle with the Takeda coalition to give full play to the strengths of the Uesugi family's army, and during this time, he made a lot of large cylinders, which could be used to fight with the Takeda family.

In the Battle of Hachiman, the Takeda family's army was defeated by the Uesugi family's army and had to turn to the defensive.

In this way, the reinforcements have been decided, and the general strategy is almost complete, and Yoshinaga immediately asked people to contact Tennoji Daya and ask them to increase their investment in themselves, and at the same time ask Sanada Yutaka to speed up the construction of Ueda Castle.

At this time, the movements of the Ogasawara family let the people in Shinano know that the war was coming.

Compared with the nervousness of the Ogasawara family, Kiso Yoshiyasu is gloating, he feels that if Mino spread by the Ogasawara family wants to meddle in Shinano's affairs, it will have to go through him Kiso Valley.

It seems that the Takeda family released kindness to themselves at the previous wedding, just to let Mino pass through the Kiso Valley.

As for Harunobu Takeda's proposal to marry his daughter to his son, this matter still has to be considered.

Takeda Harunobu understood that Kiso Yoshiyasu was going to sit on the ground and raise the price, but he was just appeasing Kiso Yoshiyasu, so he immediately asked people to go to Mino and told Saito Michizo that he could raise troops.

Saito Michizo did not hesitate for too long, and immediately led 6,000 troops to attack the Kiso Valley.

Kiso Yoshiyasu was discussing with his retainer to take some benefits from the Takeda family, but as a result, a samurai hurriedly came and said, "Lord Kai! The Mino Saito family sent 6,000 troops to attack the main house! ”

Kiso Yoshiyasu looked at the samurai and shouted, "What! Isn't the message mistaken? ”

The samurai suddenly said: "That's right, Mio hopes that the lord will send troops to support as soon as possible!" ”

Kiso Yoshiyasu frowned and said, "How come, the Saito family didn't send anyone to discuss, and directly sent troops to fight the main family?" Damn it! Takeda Harunobu I'm not afraid, will I shoot you Saito Michizo? Point the soldiers! ”

He didn't say a word, and directly called his subordinates to go to the west to fight Saito Michizo.

As soon as he arrived to the west this afternoon, his samurai came running and said, "Lord Qiyu, the four thousand troops led by the Takeda family have arrived near Fukusaka and are approaching the main family!" ”

Kiso Yoshiyasu said angrily: "What is the Takeda family trying to do!" ”

Mio Yoshii hurriedly said: "My lord, I'm afraid it's Takeda Harunobu and Saito Michizo who have joined forces!" ”

Sawatan Shengkang hurriedly said: "Lord, if it is just one family, this family can still resist, but now if the two families attack together, it will be difficult for this family to resist." ”

Kiso Yoshiyasu said angrily: "Okay, Takeda Harunobu, he lied to me!" Where does he want to marry me, he clearly wants to seize the territory of my Kiso family. ”

Mio Yoshii spoke again: "My lord, it's useless to say this, please make a quick decision, the survival of the Kiso family is in your thoughts." ”

Sawatan Shengyasu also said: "My lord, send an envoy to the Takeda family's military formation now, and say that he is willing to marry His Royal Highness Takeda and save the Kiso family in this way." ”

Kiso Yoshiyasu sulked for a while before he said, "Send a messenger, just say that my eldest son is willing to marry the daughter of Haruminobu immediately."

At the same time, I will retire and go to Kofu, and the position of governor will be inherited by Yoshimasa. After saying this, Kiso Yoshiyasu seemed to be drained of spirit, and his whole body was stiff.

Sawatan Shengyasu automatically asked for help, and rode a fast horse to the military formation of the Takeda family.

Takeda Harunobu knew that the Kiso family had sent an envoy, so he didn't come forward as soon as possible, but asked Komai Takahakusai to come forward.

As soon as Komai Takahakusai saw Sawatan Shengyasu, he asked, "Sawadan, why did you come from?" ”

Sawatan Shengkang bowed his head and said: "I hope to meet His Royal Highness Takeda, and my lord is willing to let Prince Yichang marry the princess of the Takeda family." ”

Komai Takahakusai smiled and said: "Why did Tanzawa mention this, this matter, my lord feels that it is really hasty, and he is planning to put this matter away." ”

Sawatan Shengkang hurriedly said: "How can this be? His Royal Highness Takeda can't be untrustworthy, as long as Prince Yoshisho marries the princess of the Takeda family, he will succeed to the position of governor of the Kiso family, and the lord will go to Kofu to recuperate. ”

When Komai Gao Baizhai heard this, he smiled and said, "In this case, then let's go and see the lord in the next place." ”

Sawatan Moriyasu said again: "Then it will be troublesome for Komai Matsuki, now the Saito family of Mino is leading 6,000 troops to attack the main family, and I hope that His Highness Takeda will solve this matter." ”

Komai Takahakusai nodded, turned around and left to look for Takeda Harunobu.

Takeda Harunobu listened to Komai Takahakusai's report and said with a smile: "Hahaha, very good, then let the army directly enter the Kiso Valley and control the Kiso family." ”

Kiso Yoshiyasu personally came forward to welcome Takeda Harunobu into the Kiso Valley, and in the face of Takeda Harunobu's smile, he had no confidence to lose his temper.

After Takeda Harunobu led his army into the Kiso Valley, he let the army of the Saito family also enter the Kiso Valley.

Saito Michizo came in person, originally Saito Yoshiryu wanted to come, but Saito Michizo felt that a character like Takeda Harunobu was not something Saito Yoshiryu could handle, so he came in person.

Takeda Harunobu looked at Michizo Saito, who was approaching in the distance, and also had some recognition of Michizo's appearance.

Saito Michizo wore a more ornate outfit, the haori was shiny with gold, and the armor was also exquisite, and Michizo had refined his face, especially his beard, which was also repaired.

Takeda Harunobu said to Komai Takahakusai and Yamamoto Kansuke: "Although this Minomori looks a little old and his temples are a little white, the sharpness in his eyes is really not to be despised. ”

Komai Takahakusai nodded approvingly: "If you become an enemy, it will be very difficult. ”

Harunobu Takeda nodded and walked forward.

Saito Michizo smiled and said, "Takeda Kai Mamoru is really young and promising. ”

Takeda Harunobu said with a smile: "I have already heard of the prestige of Saito Minomori, and I am very happy to be praised by Your Excellency. ”

The two exchanged a wave of business blows before heading to Kiso-Fukushima Castle.

After the banquet, Saito Michizo asked, "I wonder when Takeda Kai Mamoru plans to attack the Ogasawara family?" ”

Takeda Harunobu said directly: "It's probably after the autumn harvest, so the troops are more sufficient, and the same is true for the Imagawa family." ”

Saito Michizo has no objections, and even after the autumn harvest, he can get a lot of money by defeating the Ogasawara family at that time.

He asked again: "Takeda Kai Mamoru, you also know that knowing oneself and knowing that the other is invincible, I never fight an opponent I don't understand, so I also ask you Takeda Kai Mamoru to tell me, what kind of person is this Ogasawara Shinano Mamoru?" ”

In fact, this is a trap set by Saito Michizo, he has already sent people to investigate Ogasawara Yoshicho in many ways, especially the wise Mitsuhide he values has been planted, and he attaches more importance to it.

The reason why I asked Harunobu Takeda like this now is to see what kind of person Harunobu Takeda is.

Takeda Harunobu looked into Saito Michizo's eyes, and then said, "Ogasawara Yoshinaga is a very strong person, four or five years ago, he was only a ashigaru.

It's hard to imagine that he has gone from being an ashigaru to a guardian of the country. ”

Saito Michizo unconsciously touched the beard on his chin and muttered: "It's really amazing, compared to the old man, he is several times stronger." ”

Takeda Harunobu smiled slightly when he heard this, and said: "Ogasawara Yoshinaga rose quickly, which is also his shortcoming, and his family is actually unstable.

This time, the three of us beat him together, and many of us must be swaying. ”

Michizo Saito looked at Harunobu Takeda and asked, "He will have reinforcements too, right?" ”

Takeda Harunobu nodded and said, "Of course, Echigo's Uesugi Keitora, this person will send troops to help for the sake of righteousness." ”

"Righteousness? And such people? ”

"Yes, it's surprising, but it's true."

Saito Michizo suddenly smiled: "Hahaha, there are no surprises in the world." ”