And...... Completely defeated Date Masamune, and he was going to lose everything he had now.

Uesugi Keitora made up his mind not to pursue Date Masamune, but he didn't show it himself.

After thinking about it, Uesugi Keitora asked:

[Kawada-sama, do you agree to pursue Date Masamune? 】

Kawada Nagajin thought for a while and said:

[The chase is definitely to be pursued, but not now, the army is exhausted, and it should rest for a day or two before acting. 】

When Uesugi Jinghu heard this, a smile hooked up at the corner of his mouth, Kawada Naga's cooperation was the most in line with his thoughts, which not only gave Asenchi Kogoro a face, but also found a wonderful reason for Uesugi Jinghu's hesitation.

Because Kawada Nagajin was a Echigo samurai, of course, he had to think about the Uesugi family, and he didn't want the main family to move to Aizu.

After a pause, Uesugi Keitora asked again: [Lord Naoe, Mr. said that he was pursuing Date Masamune, would you be willing?] 】

Naoe Kane's expression was serious, and he said in a deep voice:

[Since the beginning of the war, the army has fought one after another, and the battle with Date Masamune has also won and lost each other, although it finally defeated Date Masamune and recovered Echigo, but after a series of battles, the soldiers have long been exhausted and do not have enough energy to continue to pursue Date Masamune. I think it's better to stay in Wuhai for the time being and rest. 】

Wise Kogoro was half chilled when he heard this.

Naoe Kanetsu is already the Uesugi retainer who has the best relationship with him, and now that even he says so, the attitude of the other retainers can be imagined.

Sure enough, Uesugi Keitora asked several retainers in a row, and the reply he got was that the army was tired. Reluctant to continue playing.

After listening to everyone's answers, Uesugi Keitora had a kind smile on his face. This was exactly the answer he wanted, and it seemed that everyone had already seen through the Oda family's thoughts.

If you don't send troops, you don't have to go to Aizu.

But so. I was very happy in my heart, but there was no expression on my face, but I said in a kind tone:

[Wise Sir, you see that all the princes present think that the army should be rested. As the daimyo of the side that dominates Echigo, although I have the heart to crusade against Date Masamune with you, I also have to consider the opinions of the princes, and everyone has the same thoughts, so I can only adopt the opinions of the princes, and the army will stay in Wuhai. Recuperate for two or three days to wait for the right time. 】

[That's ......]

Wise Kogoro gave a slightly mocking smile.

Rest for two or three days, and when you finish resting, Date Masamune will almost return to his territory, and when he builds a defense line in Aizu, all the plans of action will be in vain.

And what is even more unhappy in his heart is the attitude of Uesugi Jinghu.

Obviously, Uesugi Jinghu himself was unwilling to send troops, but he shirked it to the retainers, and the attitude of the retainers was more subtle. Although they didn't want to move to Aizu, as long as Uesugi Keitora gave them an order, they would still go.

Hehe, Echigo Mamoru . I didn't expect you to use your own retainers as a shield, but today is an eye-opener for me.

Just for this moment, Wise Kogoro was in his heart. The high impression of Uesugi Jinghu has disappeared by more than half. Even. A feeling of contempt slowly began to arise from the bottom of his heart.

Because of the Great War of Kurigara, Akechi Kogoro became interested and expected to Uesugi Keitor. This guy, who died young in history, actually had such a high military quality, and defeated the three generals of the Oda family, Shibata, Niwa, and Akechi in one go. This level is almost Kenshin Uesugi and has never shown it.

After that, Uesugi Keitora wisely chose to negotiate peace with the Oda family, and then got Oda Nobunaga's understanding and got the peace of the territory. He was expected to actively close the relationship with the Oda family, thus completely eliminating the threat from.

Since then, Uesugi Keitora has been associated with Oda Nobunaga as a semi-alliance and semi-vassal, and has gradually been recognized by Oda Nobunaga.

The relationship between the two families became warm, and Uesugi Keigora presented Echigo's gold to Oda Nobunaga, who in return applied to the imperial court for the latter's official position as Echigo Mamoru.

Not only that, but at the inauguration ceremony of Oda Nobunaga's general, Uesugi Keitora was given the opportunity to ride into Heiankyo on horseback, and his status was almost equal to that of Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Therefore, everyone in the world has given Uesugi Jinghu a high evaluation, believing that he is the most suitable heir to Uesugi Kenshin.

Even the fiasco of the Echigo Rebellion did not change everyone's opinion, including Akechi Kogoro, who believed that it was only because of the betrayal of the Shibata Shigeka.

But now it seems that this is not the case.

It is also in the case of close contact with Uesugi Jinghu that Wise Kogoro has the opportunity to know what the true strength of this gentleman is.

He was disappointed by the result, and Uesugi Keitora thought that if he didn't leave here, he wouldn't have to go to Aizu again, but in reality, did this method really work?

Besides, whether to go to Aizu or not, it seems that it is not up to him to decide Uesugi Jinghu himself.

Wise Kogoro saw that Uesugi Keitora refused to send troops, and he was a little anxious, if he didn't pursue Date Masamune, would it still make sense to crusade against Date Masamune, all the efforts he had made before?

When Date Masamune's vitality recovers, it will be another scourge!

Knowing what was at stake, he bowed to the retainers in this formation and said in a deep voice:

[Ladies and gentlemen, please listen to Kogoro's words, I understand your feelings, but I really can't agree with your thoughts, the war has reached a critical juncture, Date Masamune has not been completely destroyed, he will come back at any time, and now we have defeated him, but we have not completely won yet, and we need to give him the final blow...... Ahem, it is necessary for the princes to lead the troops to attack, attack Date Masamune, and decide the world in one battle. Meritorious achievements are in front of you, what do you have to hesitate about? 】

Kawada pursed his lips and said:

[Our army is too tired to march. 】

Nobuyoshi Fujita also stood up and said:

[What Mr. Wise said makes sense, the soldiers are too tired to enter the army! 】

Other retainers also said:

[Mr. Wise, you have to be considerate of the soldiers, and when the soldiers are rested, it is not too late to enter the army. 】

[We're definitely going to attack Date Masamune, but not now.] 】

[Yes, there should be a priority in fighting. 】……

All the retainers dissuaded the wise Kogoro from taking the initiative to send troops.

Uesugi Jinghu stood up again as a peacemaker at this time, and persuaded with good words:

[Sir, you see that all the princes think that they should rest for a while, so don't argue, stay, and when the army is well rested, you will attack Date Masamune with the army. 】

His tone was kind, like a gentle scholar speaking, but when this voice reached the ears of wise Kogoro, who was in an increasingly bad mood, it became a kind of mockery.

I just don't send troops, what can you do with me? If you want me to go to Aizu, it's impossible!

Wise Kogoro saw that Uesugi Keitora was unwilling to send troops to attack Date Masamune, and the retainers were also pretending to be Piri Yangqiu, and finally became angry, these cowardly guys turned out to be the ones who once defeated the Oda family! It's just God's eyes!!

But who is Wise Kogoro, after so many years of officialdom, he has long learned how to hide his expression.

He smiled a good-natured smile.

[It turns out that in everyone's hearts, I have a plan for a long time, I thought everyone was going to let Date Masamune go, but now when I hear everyone say this, I know that I am worried about myself, haha...... I still have something to do, so I'll quit first. 】

After speaking, no matter what the expressions of Uesugi Jinghu and the others were, they left the formation directly.

Uesugi Jinghu's expression became difficult to look at, not only because Wise Kogoro said to go and didn't give himself a chance to speak at all, but also because the latter's face couldn't be more obvious, with a contemptuous look of [Lack of Vertical Son and Conspiracy].

[Then I won't send it...... Mr. Wise. 】

Uesugi Keiho's face was gloomy, and his face was very embarrassed. He has already given face to the wise Kogoro, but the latter doesn't know the current affairs, and he can only blame himself for not knowing the current affairs.

When it's time for dinner, Naoe Kanesui comes to visit Akechi Kogoro.

[Alas...... I'm sorry.,I didn't stand on the side of the gentleman today.,But that's because the situation is compel.,If I go against the lord and the aggravated adults.,I'm afraid the Uesugi family won't have a place for me to continue at the same time.,So,I'm just ......]

Wise Kogoro looked indifferent, but he couldn't tell whether Naoe Kane's words were sincere or perfunctory, so he said:

[It's okay, I understand everyone's thoughts, I've been fighting for so long, I'm tired, right? ] It's time to take a good rest, only my reserve team, because I didn't have to go into battle, is still energetic. 】

Naoe frowned, he sensitively sensed that Wise Kogoro had something to say.

[Mr. Wise, do you ...... say]

[Hahaha, it's really a Kirin in Echigo, I didn't say anything, Naoe-sama had already guessed my intentions...... Yes, Lord Naoe, Date Masamune's new defeat is a great opportunity to pursue, and he foolishly thinks that he should lead his troops to defeat Date Masamune. However, the soldiers were tired and it was definitely impossible to lead the troops into battle, so the fool wise Kogoro asked for battle and volunteered to lead the army to attack Date Masamune. 】

Although he was already mentally prepared, when Naoe Kaneji really heard this, he was still startled and asked:

[Wise man, why don't you wait two more days? When the army is rested, it will be able to ...... Besides, there are only 6,000 soldiers and horses in the hands of the adults (including the remnants of Mori Nagako), and the Date army is 20,000 or 30,000 people. I'd better wait two days. 】

Wise Kogoro said in his heart that he would wait for two more days, maybe he would wait for another two days in two days, and you Uesugi family would not have the heart to pursue Date Masamune at all, so why should I stay here and waste my words. (To be continued.) )