Naturally, there is a conspiracy.

Yasuda Castle, the main castle of the Nagao family in the central region of Echigo. Three years have allowed Nagao Jinghu to completely control the situation in Echigo, and all the people of the country have also bowed down to Nagao Jinghu, and they don't dare to have any second thoughts at all.

In other words, the two-minded nation is dead.

At the beginning of his accession to the throne, Long-tailed Jinghu was also betrayed by many people one after another, and even directly set off a rebellion. For example, Kuroda Hidetada and others, but they were quickly pacified by Nagao Jinghu.

Nagao Keitora also showed the people of Echigo that he was no less strategic and capable than his father Nagao Keijing, and Echigo was determined for a while.

Coupled with the support of the old father-in-law, Soji Tsugawa, he secretly made Nagao Jinghu feel like a fish in water.

In the eighteenth year of Astronomy, Nagao Keitora took over the post of Shogunate Escort and Echigo Guardian from the shogunate general Ashikaga Yoshito, and received the post of Echigo guard from the five positions of the imperial court, which can be said to be the match for Echigo in the real sense.

For his powerful father-in-law, Long-tailed Jinghu is naturally extremely grateful and respectful. So for this joint dispatch with the Tsugawa family, Nagao Jinghu agreed without even thinking about it.

Yasuda Castle, the main camp of the Nagao family.

The long-tailed Jinghu was wearing a bright belly scroll and sitting on the main seat with a sword in his hand.

The Nagao family dispatched 3,000 troops this time, and the retainers who accompanied them were Kakizaki Keike, Naoe Keitsuna, Nagao Masaki, and Usami Dingmi.

"My lord, the forces of the Aizu Ashina family have all gathered in Yonezawa Castle. In the Aizu area, only Tsugawa Castle has more than 1,000 troops prepared by Kinjo, and he thinks that he can quickly launch an attack and go straight to Aizu Kurokawa Castle! In this camp, Usami Dingmitsu pointed to the Tsugawa Castle adjacent to the Ashina family and the Nagao family on the map.

"Tsugawa Castle is the only way for the family to march into Aizu, although Jin Shang Shengbei is not a famous general, but Tsugawa Castle is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it is surrounded by mountains, so it may not be easy to capture such a castle!" Long-tailed Jinghu frowned, "Can you send someone to persuade you to surrender?" ”

"The Jin Shang family is a family of the Ashin family, I'm afraid this matter is not easy!" Naoe Jinggang said slowly.

"Isn't it just a strong attack?" It's not that I'm worried about the casualties caused by the strong attack, but I'm worried that if the battle at Tsugawa Castle drags on, it will affect the strategy of the Tsugawa family.

Just when everyone in the Nagao family was at a loss, the messenger of the Tsugawa family arrived.

"Lord Yamaguchi hasn't seen him for many days, but he is still so radiant" Seeing that the person who came was an old acquaintance of Yamaguchi Changjiao, Nagao Jinghu and others also greeted each other familiarly.

Yamaguchi Nagakyo first returned the salute, and then pointed to a middle-aged man beside him and said, "Echigo Shou Hall, this is the Tsugawa Mori Hall of the family!"

"The head of the family is worried that the Nagao family will encounter the trouble of Tsugawa Castle when they attack Aizu, so he specially sent Tsugawa-sama to help! Tsugawa-sama was a former retainer of the Kinjo family, and he is very familiar with the affairs of Tsugawa Castle, so if you have any questions, please feel free to ask! ”

After Yamaguchi Nagajiao finished speaking, Nagao Jinghu suddenly showed a surprised expression, "The family is worried about this matter, and Lord Yamaguchi and Lord Tsugawa are here at the right time!" ”

"Although there are only more than 1,000 peasant soldiers in Tsugawa Castle, Tsugawa Castle is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and if it is attacked, it will definitely not be able to be captured in a short time. Earlier, the family was discussing with the retainers whether it was possible to persuade the castle to surrender to the castle, but since Tsugawa-sama is here, why don't you let Tsugawa-sama tell me what you think? Nagao Keitora threw the problem to Tsugawa Morimune.

Tsugawa Morimune is the nephew of Tsugawa Soji, and Nagao Keitora is the son-in-law of Tsugawa Soji, and the two are also related in a sense.

"Changwei Palace, just under the observation of the Jin Shang family for many years, Jin Shang Shengbei actually does not have much loyalty to the Ashina family. Therefore, if you are willing to go into the city to give it a try, you may be able to persuade Jin Shang to surrender! Tsugawa Mori said expressionlessly, making it impossible to see whether Tsugawa Mori Zong was sure or not.

Nagao Keihu looked straight at Tsugawa Morimune, and then suddenly stood up from the ground, "Okay! Then please leave this matter to Tsugawa Temple! ”

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Tsugawa Castle, the atmosphere is very depressing.

Jin Shang Shengbei and the retainers of the Jin Shang family were busy making a group, deploying materials and mobilizing troops, and everyone looked like they were facing a great enemy.

On the upper floor of Tsugawa Castle, Jin Shang Shengbei has been focusing on the direction of Echigo Province, and there will be some traveling merchants coming over from time to time on the mountain road, but Jin Shang Shengbei's mind is obviously not on these traveling merchants.

"The Nagao family and the Tsugawa family are allies, and now the lord wants my Jinshang family to block the attack of the Nagao family in Tsugawa City, it's just a fool's dream!"

"The strength of the Long Tail family is not easy to provoke even if it is the lord, let alone my Jin Shang family?" Jin Shang Shengbei was already beginning to curse the Ashina Mori clan in his heart.

"My lord, the mastermind is here!" At this time, a samurai of the Kanjo family suddenly walked to Kanjo Moribei's side.

"Accountant?" Jin Shangsheng was stunned for a moment, then remembered something, and his expression changed slightly, "Where is the person?" ”

"It's in the main mansion!"

Jin Shang Shengbei nodded, "Don't make a noise, I'll go back when I go home!" ”

"Hah!"

Jin Shang Shengbei ran all the way back home with brisk steps, and the master of the samurai's mouth just now was Tsugawa Morimune.

At this time, Tsugawa Morimune, who was a retainer of the Tsugawa family, appeared in Tsugawa Castle, and his purpose was already obvious.

"Haha! Mastermind, after a long time, I didn't expect us to see each other today? Seeing Tsugawa Shengmune, who was his retainer in the past, Jin Shang Shengbei was also full of emotion in his heart.

Jinchuan Shengzong was also excited in his heart, and after seeing Jin Shang Shengbei, he also hurriedly said, "Lord Jinshang, Sheng Zong came uninvited, please don't be surprised!"

"What are you talking about! You and I have been friends for more than ten years, why do you have to see each other like this? ”

"The master is now a member of the Tsugawa family, and his status is noble. Deigned to come to Jinchuan City today, I think there should be something to negotiate with my family, don't be restrained, you can say it bluntly! "Jin Shang Shengbei's hard work with Tsugawa Shengzong is close to it, for fear that Tsugawa Shengzong will forget the old relationship between the two.

Seeing Jin Shang Shengbei's attitude, Tsugawa Shengzong also relieved his heart, knowing that today's task should be stable.

"I don't hide it in front of the Golden Palace! This time, the main attack on Mutsu is intended to be ordered by the general of Seiyi to unify the feathers and restore the prestige of the shogunate! ”

"Your lord Ashina Hall and Date Sakyo, the head of the Date family, not only did not obey the shogunate's orders, but they also united to fight against their own family!"

"Now the forces of your and me are already facing off at Izuwa and Mutsu!"

"However, the head of the family cherishes talents, and he has been yearning for the talents of the Golden Palace for a long time! Today, the special dispatch came down to persuade the Jin Shang Palace to abandon the darkness and turn to the light, and after the promise of the head of the family was completed, the Jin Shang family would give another ten thousand stones as a reward under the condition of receiving the peace! ”

"Oh yes, the Echigo Nagao family has been invited to send troops! Thousands of Echigo's army will soon invade Aizu! Although Tsugawa Castle is easy to defend and difficult to attack, after all, the city is small and weak, and it will inevitably suffer from the sword soldiers when the time comes! ”

"Jin Shangdian doesn't want this to happen, right?"

"So please think twice about the Jin Shang Palace, don't burn the hundreds of years of Jin Shang's foundation with Ashina and Date and the like!"