On May 15 of the first year of Eiroku, as the Takeda army was in full swing, the lords of Hiratani Castle, Iimori Shigeyuki (Iimori Setsumori, one of the seventeen generals of Echigo) and Iimori Harumori abandoned Hiratani Castle and withdrew to Echigo Nechi Castle. At the same time, due to the large withdrawal of the Uesugi army into Iiyama Castle, Nojiri Castle, and Nakano Kodate Castle, the lord of Nishika Castle of Okushinano Castle, Tojo Nobuhiro, was also unable to support himself, so he had to give up his skills and take his retainers to Iiyama Castle.

Since then, Takeda Shingen, the Shinano guardian he applied for from Ashikaga Yoshiteru, finally lived up to his name at this moment.

Kaizu Castle (Inoue Castle), where the Okushino Murakami family was stationed by Inoue Masamitsu, was also besieged by tens of thousands of Takeda troops, and Inoue Masamitsu committed suicide by seppuku in Honmaru.

However, Takeda Shingen did not rush into the army, but instead mobilized a large number of local laborers (mainly borne by the people of the four prefectures of Kawanakajima, such as the Yashiro family and the Kasaka family), to rebuild the existing Kaizu Castle, which he prepared to use as a springboard for attacking Iiyama Castle and other places. The builder of the castle was the military advisor of the Takeda family, Kansuke Yamamoto. The design concept of Kaizu Castle is characterized by features such as Mikazukihori, Maruma Deide, and double Ishigaki.

From this day on, Takeda Shingen selected the first group of people to defend the city. Honmaru was guarded by Koyamada Toramitsu (Bichu Mamoru and Oyamada Masatsun); Ninomaru was guarded by Ichikawa and other chiefs, Hara and Saemon.

Shortly after the three of Dadao Temple Zhengfan, Dadao Temple Ziqin, and Dadao Temple Zhou Sheng were beheaded in Guanshan City, the court in Heyue City also got the news.

The court summoned Ota Shimasa and Honjo Shiranaga to the tearoom of Kawagoe Castle Honmaru.

"The only few remaining elders of the Hojo family were also guillotined by the Hojo clan, and it seems that the Hojo family is no longer the Hojo family that once swept the eight countries of the Kanto region." Chao Ding sighed.

"My lord, the chief guard of Hirosawa is almost in the territory of the Oda family." Ota said after pinching his fingers.

"Well, the family has given him the details of the alliance and the right to adapt, and the rest will be known when he returns to Kanto." Chaoding feels that his future is full of uncertainties. Since succeeding as the governor of the family, almost the Ogiya Uesugi family has not stopped, and in which year has there been no war? Sometimes Chaoding is really tired of it.

"My lord, what about the large number of newly seized territories and the captives of the Hojo Army?" Ota Shimasa interrupted Asada's memories.

"I believe that the Hojo family will send someone to come, as long as the negotiation is reasonable, let it go. As for the territory・・・・・・ "Chao Ding didn't think about who to send as the banner leader of the general at this moment.

At present, the court has only thought of two candidates who can serve as the head of the Kamisugi banner, one is the Uesugi family's banner head Hideji Kano, and the other is the head of Yamamoto Temple, a member of the Uesugi family's family.

After comparing the two in the court, I felt that it was better for the head of Yamamoto Temple to serve as the head of the banner. Let's not talk about the identity of the Uesugi family's kinship of the head of Yamamoto Temple, just look at his dedication to Asada as a parasiter, which makes Asadaki feel that this person is still very reliable.

However, even if the candidate for the head of the general banner of the court is decided, it will not be possible to immediately transfer the head of Yamamoto Temple to the past.

After the Battle of Mt. Kano, the population of the Satomi family in Kamihara had decreased a lot, and the transfer of the Yamamoto Temple to the past would not improve in any way, but would cause resentment among the local people. Rather than doing this, it is better to send some new sensitors and ashigaru generals to serve as the lords or representatives of some important towns.

"Eh・・・・・・ I don't know why the lord's generals summoned Heyue City?" Honjo Shicho, who had been sitting on the side for a long time, finally opened his mouth to ask about the court.

"It's nothing special, it's just that why didn't you inform the family when you got married to the daughter of Qijidian? I couldn't send the congratulatory gift in time. Chao Ding knocked the folding fan in his hand on Honjo's long head and said.

During the Warring States period, as long as it was a retainer with a hundred koku or more, the consent of the lord was required to obtain the consent of the lord when marrying. And you can't climb higher or depreciate yourself to marry a civilian woman. This time, Honjo was married to the daughter of Uesugi Keishinobu, and did not inform the Asadachi and the elders of the family.

"The minister is guilty! The minister did not promise them to raise an army to rebel! Honjo immediately clarified to the court.

"Honjo Musashuke, you should know that some of the important ministers of the Uesugi family have not yet received official appointments from the imperial court, and you are not satisfied with Musashisuke as an outsider of the Uesugi family to obtain the sixth rank?" Ota Shimasa also reminded Honjo of his kindness on the side.

"Saemonzo, how do you think this matter should be resolved? None of the lords in Musashi looked to the family, so how did the family send troops to the Ueno, Shimono, and even Okushinano regions? Chao Ding said as he walked into the courtyard and looked at the flowers and plants in the courtyard.

"My lord, it seems that Itomi can only confiscate Musashinsuke's territory and exile him to the Kakizaki Haru family in the missile country for reflection." Ota Shimasa didn't care about Honjo's long feelings, and directly said his thoughts.

"That's not necessary, the daughter of the Suyoshi Hall is also a relative of the family, and he now uses the daughter of the Suyoshi Hall as his main room, so it is a member of the Uesugi family. Exile is not necessary, but it is still necessary to reduce the territory. After saying that Honjo Shigenaga had become a member of the Uesugi family, it really made him feel that there was still hope for him to be forgiven, but as Asada's punishment for reducing the seal in the back was said, Honjo Shigencho was instantly deflated.

"Since the lord has said that he will not be exiled, then you are lucky to be a kid." Ota Zimasa has nothing to say, although he is a quasi-one, the daughter of Nakajo Fujishi was adopted as an adopted daughter by the court. But after all, there is no blood relationship with the Echigo Fuchu Nagao family, the Suyoshi Nagao family, and the Uesugi family. He was prosperous in this village, but he took advantage of the Yonglu Rebellion set off by this long tail view house to get a real public reputation.

"In the future, he will also be called 'Honjoden'." Asadachi corrected Ota's incorrect title.

"Yes, but at present, the territory of Honjoden in Musashi-Hagata Castle, Ando Castle, and Kokose-jo Castle with a total of 33,000 koku needs to be reduced, otherwise it will not be able to set an example for the retainers. In particular, Honjoden is already a member of the Uesugi family. Although Ota Shimasa was a little reluctant to call Honjo Shicho "Honjoden", he endured it in order to save face for the court.

"Bowl-shaped Castle, Ando Castle, and Kiyogoshi Castle・・・・・・" Asadachi made a decision after pacing back and forth in the courtyard: "All three places will be taken under the direct command of the main family, and Honjo Musashisuke will be transferred to Ueno." ”

"Nani?!" Honjo is long and this time it is blinded. Didn't he marry the daughter of Uesugi Keishinobu without the consent of the court? As for the then on the platform, is it online?

"My lord." Sanada Masayuki smiled secretly and handed Ueno's map to Asada.

"Then transfer it to Shirai Castle, where the family has not yet sent an acting official, which was originally the base of the Shirai Nagao family, and the nearby Sosha Castle is also the castle lord Toshima Takurai, who will help you." The decision was made.

"My lord, Shirai Castle alone is currently only 12,000 stone high, and now Musashisuke can be said to only have one-third of the original territory." Ota said with a smile.

"Minister, accept ・・・・・・," Honjo said reluctantly. He felt that if he didn't fight like this and gained military merits, then sooner or later his little territory would be completely deducted.

"Musashisuke, don't be too pessimistic. Then the family will give you the four places around Shirai Castle, including Miritsu Castle (2,000 stones), Maoshan Castle (500 stones), Yasaki Castle (2,000 stones), and Tsukuda Castle (2,000 stones), so that after adding Shirai Castle a little, there will be 18,500 stones, and the seal will be reduced by half. Can you accept that? Asadaki walked up to Honjo and asked.

"Thank you, my lord!" Honjo felt a little better when he heard that he could give himself five castles, and after conquering these areas, he did not send an acting official to govern and inspect the land. The data of these stone heights is only superficial, and after the actual land inspection, it is definitely more than twice as much as the current one!

"Then pack your things and hurry to the new territory." Chao Ding issued an eviction order, and he did this as 'bright and dark up', and it was not a disadvantage to Honjo Fanchang.

In the future, it will depend on him as a pioneer to attack Okushinano, so it is still a good choice for him to go to Ueno Shirai to run first. In addition, the court needs to nationalize Ueno, so it is necessary to send a large number of retainers to various parts of Ueno to guard it, but the guardian of Ueno is still served by Nagano Yoshimasa, but the county secretary and county representative of each Ueno county are appointed by the court.