Hojo Tsunari is very confident, or pretending to be confident.

As an important minister of the Hojo family, the lord of Jade Rope City, and the commander of Huang Bei, Hojo Tsunari's influence in the family is not low. At the same time, due to his exploits in the Battle of Kosei Castle, Hojo Tsusunari was also deeply trusted and relied on by the Hojo clan and his retainers.

In fact, when he suddenly heard Hojo Shiyasu's words, Hojo Tsunashi was also hanging in his heart. And after seeing that the retainers were also frightened, Hojo Tsusunari stood up without hesitation to cheer up.

Sure enough, after hearing Hojo Tsunari's words, the retainers more or less regained some self-confidence.

"Yes! , the family was in Heyue City back then, and even 80,000 Kwantung coalition troops could be defeated, not to mention the 20,000 troops of Ueno Country? "The commander of the black Bei, Tamu Mototada, understood Hojo Tsunari's intentions in seconds, and also stood up to build confidence for his retainers, and more importantly, let Hojo Yasushi calm down.

The Tamu clan, where Tamu Mototada is located, is one of the "Grass Creation Seven Hands Family Elders" who started with Hojo Hakumo, and is also one of the "Six Families of Miyuo". And Tamu Mototada himself is also a samurai with outstanding ability and extraordinary military strategy.

In most of the joint battles, Tamu Mototada served as the head of the Hojo family's army, assisting Hojo Shiyasu in commanding the battle. For example, during the Battle of Heyue, Tamu Mototada personally commanded a surprise attack army to participate in the night attack on the Kwantung Coalition Army.

In this battle, Hojo Shiyasu was too excited and led the army to pursue the Kwantung coalition army and chased too much. At that time, Hojo Shiyasu only had a few dozen flags around him, but he rushed into the formation of tens of thousands of enemies.

Seeing this, Tamu Mototada decisively ordered someone to blow the conch and signal Hojo Shiyasu to retreat. At this time, Hojo Shiyasu realized that he had broken away from the large army and chased so far, and in a panic, he hurriedly retreated backwards, avoiding a big victory on the battlefield ahead, but the master here was in the embarrassing situation of the enemy formation.......

Seeing Hojo Tsunari, Tamu Mototada said so, Hojo Shiyasu also regained some confidence, but there was still no joy on his face, "No matter what, the situation in Ueno is not optimistic!" ”

"The main reason for calling you here is to discuss countermeasures. What are your views on the current situation? Hojo glanced at the retainers in the hall and sat down.

After calming down for a quarter of an hour, Tamu Motozhong took the lead in speaking, "For Ueno, this family cannot afford to lose! Dare to ask if the family's troops in Ueno have been gathered now, and where are they in the cage city? ”

From the eyes of Tamu Mototada, it is not difficult to see that the strength of the Hojo family in Ueno is far inferior to that of the Nagao family, so at this time, the Hojo family in Ueno should be in which city to hold on and wait for reinforcements.

"Suruga Mamoru is already in Hirai Castle, with a total strength of 6,000 men."

"Pingjing City is easy to defend and difficult to attack, the food stored in the city is enough for 6,000 people to eat for more than three months, and there is no water source to worry about, so it is not a problem to hold on for a month!"

"In this way, the family will have time to mobilize troops to rush to support!" Tamu Yuanzhong breathed a sigh of relief, "Fortunately, there is Suruga guarding the palace, and the situation in Ueno is not too bad, just wait for the arrival of reinforcements from the family, and the troops of the Nagao family will retreat!" ”

"The Nagao family is not these people of Ueno and Kanto, and if the Tsugawa family really participates in the war, it must not be underestimated!" Hojo Tsunataka is still as steady as ever, "I think that we can let the Daido Temple family lead the people of the Musashi region to support Hirai Castle first, and at the same time send people to negotiate with other forces in the Kanto region, so as to prevent instability in the rear when the main family fights with the Nagao family." ”

"Especially the Satomi family, after the Battle of Kokubutai, the strength of the Satomi family has increased greatly, and they already have the intention of getting involved in the general government. And crossing the sea from Anbo can directly enter the hinterland of the Sagami, which should not be taken lightly! ”

"Hmm. What the young assistant of the Ministry of Governance said is very true! After Hojo Tsunataka finished speaking, Hojo Shikang nodded, "It's just that the strength of the family has just been disbanded, and if it is reassembled, I'm afraid it will take half a month!" ”

"Coupled with the time of marching, I'm afraid a month is not enough!"

"That's what I'm worried about!" Hojo Tsunataka continued, "So I think I can send a reinforcement army to help Hirai Castle first, and at the same time put pressure on the people of Ueno Province!" ”

"Even if you can't let them send troops to fight to support their own family, as long as they don't join the side of the Longtail family, they have already achieved their goal!"

"My lord, what the Shaofu Hall of the Ministry of Governance said is a good policy, and you can follow the policy!" Tamu Mototada admonished, and then Hojo Tsunari and other retainers also echoed their words.

Hojo Shiyasu nodded heavily, and then said loudly, "Since this is the case, then I will send an order to the people of Musashi to immediately assemble at Matsuyama Castle, with Daido Temple Morimasa as the commander-in-chief, and be sure to arrive near Hirai Castle within ten days to support!" ”

In addition, Mamoru Echizen Kasawara personally went to Ueno to negotiate with the Nagao family. Although he couldn't convince the long-tail Jinghu to change his mind, he could still delay the offensive of the long-tail family and delay time for his own family! ”

"Hah!" Koki Castle Castle, the commander of the chickens, and the Hojo family's old Kasawara Nobu took on the important task of sending envoys to Ueno and negotiating with the Nagao family.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I, the Hojo family, will never give in to any force! As long as we are united, then my Hojo family will be invincible! Hojo clenched his fists and shouted.

With the order of the Hojo family, the Hojo family quickly became operational, and the entire Kanto region was shrouded in the clouds of war.

......

Ueno Province, Hirai Castle.

An elderly monk in his fifties and sixties sat in the castle tower of Hirai Castle and recited Buddhist scriptures with a calm face. There were a few sweaty warriors sitting anxiously beside them, but no one dared to make a noise to disturb them.

After a long time, it seemed that the recitation was finished, and the samurai put away the Buddhist beads in his hand, touched the top of his bare head, and said slowly, "How is the city defense fortified?" ”

"The damaged Sannomaru and the East Warp Wheel have been repaired, and the North Warp Wheel and the castle wall in the northwest corner have been reinforced!" A samurai wiped the sweat from his forehead and replied loudly.

The weather in July and August is the hottest time in the Kanto region. Building a castle wall under the scorching sun in such a climate is not a pleasant thing to do.

"Mizubori has also widened by nearly three feet, and four culverts have been dug to lead to the city! All the food in the nearby city has been gathered in Pingjing Castle, and it is not a problem to hold on for a month! Another samurai spoke.

The bald samurai nodded, and then continued, "What is the reply of the Nagano family, the Kohata family, the Yokose family, and the Wada family?" Would you like to send troops to help your family defend the city? ”

"Kohatao Mamoru has already set off from Kunimine Castle and is on his way to Hirai Castle. Nagano Shinano Mamoru did not answer, and although the Yokose family and the Wada family both promised to fight, there was no movement! ”

"Humph!" The bald warrior snorted coldly, "It's okay if you don't come, just take this opportunity to uproot these people who are in defiance of the yang and yin!" ”

As soon as the words fell, a ninja walked in quickly from outside, "Suruga Shouden, there is a letter from the Odawara Castle Lord's Office!" ”

"Show me!"

"Suruga Shouden don't be impatient, believe in me!" Another ninja entered the main hall and beckoned the first ninja to leave, and after the ninja who had been the first to enter to leave, the ninja took out a piece of paper from his bosom and handed it to the bald samurai.

The bald samurai took it and looked at it for a few moments, and then said, "Erqulun Pig Suke, when will the reinforcements of the lord arrive?" ”