Hokuriku, Asai Asakura

"What are you kidding, are you teasing me for making such a hateful request!"

Asakura Yoshijing's face was gloomy, and he slapped the letter in his hand on the desk and said angrily. Although he has been concentrating on Buddhist cultivation in recent years, after reading the letter, he has completely lost his temper.

"Father, is there something wrong?" Outside the hall, Yingying walked a delicate woman in gorgeous light-colored clothes, looking at her twenties, the whole body was full of a watery weakness, which made people can't help but be thrilled at a glance.

"Yukihime, you came just in time, just now Echigo sent someone to deliver this letter, it's really hateful, Uesugi Kenshin really thinks that now I'm a soft persimmon in Asakura, let people rub it round and flatten!"

After Asakura Yoshikage finished speaking, he took a deep breath and said: "How ridiculous, if I don't agree to use force, what a barbaric act, I heard that Uesugi Kenshin obeys righteousness, it turns out that it is just a vain!" ”

Yukihime took the letter that made Asakura Yoshikage angry with doubts, and after reading it, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"Yukihime, you are the pearl of your father's palm, and it is your dream to marry only as the first bride of Hokuriku, and this is also the honor of the Asakura family."

Asakura Yoshikage glanced at Yukihime lovingly, and his voice suddenly became extremely angry again, "What is that sprout, it's just that Uesugi Kenshin was unusually promoted to a general, so forget it, she actually asked you to marry as the concubine of this general, this is simply ...... It's simply an insult to the Asakura family! ”

"Father, don't be angry, let's just treat it as a joke for the time being, if it hurts your body, it's not good."

Yukihime said comfortingly, "Also, I think Echigo has recently reported that Uesugi fought with Takeda not long ago and returned from a crushing defeat, so she doesn't have the ability to launch troops to attack my Hokuriku now, so we don't have to worry about that." ”

Asakura Yoshikage's face slowly regained his calmness, and he breathed a sigh of relief: "That's nature, we want to resort to force at every turn, it's really the behavior of barbarians, we Asakura will never be with these mad dogs, only by relying on the influence of political power to conquer the world, this is our way of doing things." ”

After speaking, his eyes looked at the sons beside him, "Ichiro, I asked you to go to Uesugi to negotiate earlier, how did you finish?" ”

Ichiro stood up and replied, "Back to my father, Uesugi Kenshin has an upright temperament, and I really can't talk to her, but her uncle Uesugi Kenmasa has made some progress on his side, and I believe that it won't be long before Echigo merges into our Asakura." ”

"Well, let's not mention this letter for the time being, you can continue to follow up on this matter, and be sure to let Echigo return to our Hokuriku Asakura as soon as possible."

After Asakura Yoshikage finished speaking, he asked again, "Jiro, how is going on on at the Takeda family?" ”

Jiro said: "It's difficult, but so far I've finally got in touch with Takeda Shingen's side, but they're too united, and I can't find a chance to loosen up at the moment." ”

"Well, this matter is within your means, and you don't have to be too forced."

"Saburo, what about the Ashikaga family?"

Saburo replied: "Father, there is really no way, the Ashikaga family is known as orthodox, although it is in decline at the moment, but it is still arrogant, and I heard that he was planning Oda to split the Oda family and gained a lot of great profits, with the current situation, he will not take a look at us Asakura." ”

Asakura Yoshikyo pondered for a moment and said: "I have also heard about this matter for a long time, Oda was originally powerful, but a few days ago there was a sudden internal split, it is said that it was finally calmed down, but I don't know what the specific situation is now?" ”

Shiro said, "Father, Oda is now nearing destruction, and even if it is merged into our Asakura, it will consume a lot of our energy. And there is a gap between Ashikaga, looking at Ashikaga's appearance, it is obvious that he wants to annex Oda, and if we intervene sideways, it will be equivalent to tearing up face with Ashikaga. With Ashikaga's current orthodox identity in Kyoto, we will only fall into a passive situation of seeking and reversing. ”

"In that case, let's give up Oda for the time being," Asakura Yoshikage said with a sigh.

Just when the atmosphere in the room fell into a dull atmosphere, suddenly a guard came in a hurry to report.

"Qi Lord, a spy reported that the Echigo side has sent a vanguard force to the border Shangqi, the number of people is about 1,000, what to do, please decide as soon as possible!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was in an uproar.

Asakura Yoshikyo was angry again, "I just sent a letter, I didn't reply, are you planning to attack Hokuriku so soon, Uesugi Kenshin, what a Uesugi Kenshin, do you really think that Echigo is powerful, so you won't see me Hokuriku in your eyes?" ”

"Father, please don't get excited, how can Echigo do such a reckless thing, is there something wrong?"

Asakura Yoshikyo nodded and said to the guards: "The spies have found out that the troops are indeed from Echigo, and such a major matter cannot allow you to be negligent." ”

"Back to the Lord, the more than 1,000 troops are indeed from Echigo, holding the Chaolong Banner, which is the banner of Uesugi, and there is plenty of food and grass, so they are obviously prepared."

"Is it the vanguard, I know, you can retreat first," Asakura Yoshikage frowned, and waved his hand to let the guards retreat first.

I saw that his face was full of anger at this time, and his expression was anxious, obviously suppressing his emotions.

"Xue Ji, it seems that Echigo is determined to marry you as a concubine, such behavior, how can you bear it as a father, what do you say is good at the moment?"

As soon as he heard Echigo's call, Asakura Yoshikage was not shocked.

"Father, don't worry, I think I'm on one side now, how can I take it if I want to take it, if I insist on attacking, we won't defend against a war, Father, don't forget, Echigo has Takeda and Hojo to contain, let that Uesugi Kenshin means go to the sky, and if you want to take Asakura in such a situation, you will have to pay a heavy price."

Xue Ji said here and said with a smile: "What's more, Echigo may not be able to eat Asakura, my Asakura is no longer what it used to be, and it is fully capable of fighting, so why should my father be afraid!" ”

"Well, you're right, Uesugi Kenshin doesn't hesitate to risk being checked and balanced by the other two families and wants to get involved in Asakura, it seems that I, Asakura Yoshikage, is indeed underestimated, although I have always advocated acting with political influence, but when necessary, it is inevitable to use some iron-blooded means."

"In that case, then Father-sama, please give the order to face the battle, and let Echigo see what Father-sama is really capable of!"

There was a hint of joy on Yukihime's soft pretty lips, fleeting joy.

"You're right, you must teach them a lesson head-on, so that we can show the prestige of our Asakura country, Ichiro, you go and summon your families now, just say that there is an important military meeting to be held, let them come as soon as possible!"

Ichiro just got up in response, and another guard came to pass the word.

"Reporting to the Lord, there is a stranger outside the door, saying that he has been taken care of by the Asakura family and wants to see the Lord."

"Hmph, is it the masked alien who came to propose marriage last time?" Asakura Yoshijing said impatiently: "Remember, if this person comes back in the future, he will drive him away directly, and he doesn't need to report to me." ”

"But ......"

The guard still wanted to say something, but heard Asakura Yoshijing say angrily: "There is nothing to do, just blast me away, how can Xue Ji marry such a lowly alien!" ”

The guard said yes, and just wanted to leave, but was stopped by Yukihime, "Wait a minute." ”

"Xue Ji, that kind of lowly person, you don't even have the qualifications to look up to your peerless face, what are you going to do?"

"Father, since you are called an alien, you usually have some skills, just now I saw the guards babbling and wanting to say something, I am also interested, you might as well listen to him finish speaking. As for the stranger, my father can rest assured, I naturally can't take a look at it. ”

"Well, since you've said so, I'll listen to what he says."

"Back to the Lord, the alien said that now Echigo is going to start a war with Hokuriku, and he has a way to make Hokuriku win a big victory without spending a single soldier, but the Lord must agree to his request for marriage."

Asakura Yoshikei and Yukihime looked at each other.

How is it possible to win without spending a single soldier, and with a big victory?

"Damn Inhuman, how did he know such secret news, and such nonsense, when I was a three-year-old child, drive him away, and he will never be allowed to appear in front of the gate of Asakura in the future!"

Where will Asakura Yoshikyo believe, and after laughing, he issued an expulsion order.

"Father, now that the war is imminent, why don't you let him try it? If he has the ability to let Asakura win without much effort, it will not be a good thing for us Asakura. If he really has the ability, he will be allowed to see me, Father, rightly so? ”

Xue Ji's eyes flickered, she should have thought of something, dare to say such a big thing, will there be anyone else besides the people in that space? As for getting news between various forces, it doesn't seem to be a difficult thing for people in that space.

"Yukihime, you ......"

"Father, I only said that he was qualified to see me, but I didn't promise him anything, so Father didn't have to worry about it. Also, ...... when necessary."

Asakura Yoshikyo nodded, "Okay, as you said, this time I will let him go with the Asakura troops, since he is so capable, let him be the vanguard, I want to see what inscrutable skills an alien can have." ”

"The matter is settled, even if my father lets it go, Yukihime will definitely do a good job of supporting her father."

Xue Ji said that Ying Ying bowed, and then Shi Shiran walked out of the hall, until the moment she walked out of the door, the corners of her mouth had changed from the previous gentleness to indifference.

"Asakura Snow, Asakura Snow, the first beauty in Hokuriku, your identity is really sad. However, since I Yan Feixue succeeded in taking over, let's change this tragedy on your behalf! ”