Day 2

Somewhere in the wild in Uedawara

After desperately resisting the attack of Murakami's army, the leading figures of the Takeda family gathered together in despair and began to discuss a way out.

"What should I do?"

Hara Huyin proposed to the crowd: "Both Sakagaki and Ganli have already died in battle, and I don't think the war can go on any longer." No matter what, let's withdraw our troops for the time being!"

"But my brother won't withdraw his troops!" Takeda Nobuyoshi, who knew his brother, said helplessly: "He must avenge Sakagaki and Ganli." ”

Another important minister, Fan Fu Huchang, couldn't help but worry when he heard this: "But Lord Xinfan, if this continues, we will lose this war." ”

"Please be sure to convince the lord!" Fan Fu Huchang pleaded eagerly: "If we continue to stay in Shangtianyuan, our army will slowly die." ”

"I won't lose." Nobuharu Baba, who has always had a violent personality, then loudly retorted to Iitomi Huchang and said: "The Murakami army has also been hit hard by my family, so if we attack again, we may be able to defeat the Murakami army." ”

However, everyone understands that this is just a strong support from Nobuharu Baba because of the samurai's respect that they cannot admit defeat, in fact, everyone understands that the Takeda family has already lost this war, and now all that needs to be considered is how to minimize the losses of defeat.

So Yuan Huchang even opened his mouth to interrupt Baba Shinharu and said: "Don't say such rash things at this time!" ”

"Although the lord is very strong, he is still too young after all!" Sanada Yutaka, who was half-lying on the haystack, also sighed at this time: "It is also important to know how to retreat in war, if someone can teach him, it would be good." ”

"Don't talk cool here!" Seeing that Sanada Yutaka said it was easy, Iitomi Humasa couldn't help but remind: "Now Sanada-sama has to face this defeat with us. ”

"It's all because of my dereliction of duty." Seeing that everyone was arguing, Yuan Huyin, who was the leader of the formation horse, felt guilty and said: "It is precisely because of the incompetence of the subordinates that Lord Itagaki and Lord Ganli died on the battlefield. ”

"Array Horse Execution!" Seeing that Yuan Huyin blamed himself so much, Iifu Huchang couldn't help but say heavily: "Itagaki Lord and Gan Li-sama chose to die in battle, it's not your fault. They are using their own death to speak to the lord!

This matter will definitely be remembered in the hearts of the lords, and their deaths were not in vain. ”

Thinking of the loyalty of the two adults, everyone present fell silent for a moment, and shortly after, the defeated Takeda army returned to Kai safely.

The Battle of Uedawara was the first defeat since Takeda Harunobu took charge of Kai, and two important ministers, Nobukata Itagaki and Ganli Torayasu, were both killed because of his single-mindedness. Returning to Kai, Harunobu Takeda temporarily retracted his edge like a tiger and licked his wounds, looking forward to the day of revenge.

At the same time, Echigo, a large Hokuriku power, was also mired in civil strife.

At this time, the lord of Echigo Province was the elder brother of Nagao Keitor, the lord of Tochio Castle, but Nagao Harui was sick and weak since he was a child, and he had no talent for governing the country.

Therefore, after the death of his father Weikei, Echigo, who was dominated by Harukei, fell into turmoil, but fortunately, with the assistance of his brother Keito, he was able to preserve the family business of the Echigo Nagao family. However, Echigo's popularity gradually shifted to Nagao Keitor, so Nagao Harukei, who was deeply jealous of his brother, finally couldn't help but join forces with the clan's Nagao Masaki to crusade against Tochio Castle.

But how can a sick dog be a match for a tiger? In the end of this battle, Nagao Keitora defeated Nagao Harukai with a few victories, and after that, he succeeded as the guardian of Kasuga Yamajo under the mediation of Echigo guardian Uesugi Minoru Seki.

Kasuga Mountain City, soon after entering this city, Nagao Jinghu held an assessment to announce his strategy to everyone.

"From today onwards, I will be the guardian of Echigo, so I will tell you my decision. Echigo will not start a war indiscriminately in the future, but I will never forgive him if someone who is in turmoil in the world appears.

If there is a need for a just war, then I will preside over justice for the Heavenly Way no matter what. Everywhere you go, you will be invincible, and war is the will of the gods, and we must not forget that. ”

"Ha~~~" The samurai of Echigo surrendered in unison.

Seeing this, Nagao Keitora said again: "I heard that Kai has a man named Takeda Harunobu, and he wants to capture Shinano and attack our Echigo. Although I don't know what kind of person this man is, if it is really as the rumors say, then I, Jinghu, will punish him instead of God! ”

Finally, Nagao Keitora also has his sights set on Shinano, and the dragon and tiger will spend their lives around Kawanakajima.

The following year, the Takeda family finally recovered from the shadow of defeat.

"Itagaraki-sama and Ganli-sama have been dead for a year!" Iitomi Huchang sighed to everyone with some fear: "The war that happened on Ueda was really a nightmare! ”

"It's all because of the lack of ability" Today, Yuan Huyin still blames himself for the death of the two important ministers of his family, although it really has nothing to do with him.

Fan Fuhu Chang, who had always been good friends with Yuan Huyin, saw that this old friend fell into self-blame again, so he hurriedly persuaded: "No, no, no, it's none of your business, and now is not the time to hold anyone responsible." Now it's just a matter of reminiscing about the old days! ”

"But!" Baba Nobuharu also said with deep feelings at this time: "That war was really an unexpected lesson, didn't the lord also say that he would pay attention to the collegiality of important ministers in the future?"

And after that, as Itagaki Lord said before, when he defeated Ogasawara Naga, he let him return to Saku, and didn't the 13 wealthy families near Koken also flee with their tails between their legs in front of their own families?

Isn't it just Yoshikiyo Murakami?

That war can also be said to be a test for the family. ”

"What a test!" Sanada Yutaka, one of the important ministers, was not as optimistic as Baba Nobuharu: "I'm afraid this test will continue for a while!" ”

Hearing this, Nobuharu Baba couldn't help but wonder: "How do you say this?" ”

"There are still many powerful wealthy families in Kitasaku."

"Is it possible that our army will fall into a bitter battle again?"

"It's hard to say!" Sanada Yutaka said with a sigh. "There shouldn't be any confrontation with us Takeda in Saku-gun, right?"

Facing the disbelief, Nobuharu Baba Sanada Yukitaka explained to him: "There are some wealthy clans on the side of Saku-gun, and they are just deliberately defeated in order to survive. If you don't see this clearly, I'm afraid there will be another battle of Uehara. ”

"I feel the same way." Iitomi Huchang said with deep agreement: "The income of the territory on the side of Saku County is unimaginable, and the essence of war is to fight for money and food, and if the enemy has enough money and food, it will be difficult to fight the war. ”

At this time, a report came from outside the door: "Report, there is a messenger from Suwa." ”