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Chapter 317 Stepping Stones

On the north bank of Yukawa, Uesugi Keisa, who had no choice but to retreat, set up a formation along the river. The soldiers hurriedly used the formation curtains with the Uesugi family pattern "Bamboo" printed on the Uesugi family pattern to surround a place as Uesugi Keisa's main formation? Around this formation, the Uesugi Kenshin's chaotic dragon flag and the Viashamon sky flag fluttered violently in the wind. Among the formation, Uesugi Keisa sat south and north, sitting at the innermost end of the formation. Behind him was the desolate god Zhang Xuandou, one of the "Three Treasures of Kenshin". This thing that Uesugi Kenshin loved during his lifetime was now looking at every Uesugi general in the formation with his empty eyes.

At this time of the war, there were only a handful of generals who could be famous in the Uesugi family. In the 25 generals of the Uesugi Kenshin era, except for the twelve who died of illness before the war, Mizuhara Honhara, Yasuda Nomoto, Shita Yoshihide, and Daguo Shiraki, and Keiki Nagao all died in Wakamatsu. Honjo Honjo was unable to participate in the war in Fukushima, leaving only the five unfamous generals, including Shintsu Katsushi, Chisaka Kei, Nobuno, Iwai, Dingaka Yoshie, and Hirakoto, are truly the withering talents, and now they are not the same.

Not only that, Yamaura Keiko, who was most relied on by Uesugi Keikaku, also died in the Battle of South Castle by Yoshitsuru Otani. This important official who had been loyal to the Uesugi clan since the Battle of Kawaakashima, played an important role in fighting against the Takeda clan, taking the Kawakaku, the Okan Rebellion, and other wars related to the rise and fall of the Uesugi clan. His death in the battle overwhelmed Uesugi Keikaku from a spiritual level, causing his subsequent defensive battle to shift from active attack to passive defense, which indirectly led to the fall of Wakamatsu Castle.

The fall of the veteran made Keikaku Uesugi and the death of the young generals was a fatal blow to the command of the Uesugi army. Although the twenty-five generals of Uesugi died of nearly half of their illness, there are still many of their offspring who can fight, such as Seibu Mitsunaga, Seibuki, son of Katsukiki, son of Katsukikiki, son of Saito Asahiko Saito, and Katsukiki Takemata Katsuki, son of Keikaku Takemata Katsuki, all became generals who commanded the first army after their father's death. They gradually replaced the elderly generals and entered the management of the Uesugi army. These young generals performed well in the previous top strategy because they were sent by Keikaku Uesugi. I have high hopes. However, under the attack of the Toyotomi coalition, whose strength is completely above him, these rising stars were unable to turn the world back and failed to reverse the ultimate fate of the Uesugi clan's defeat. Saito Kyonobu died in Nishinomaru. Takemata Katsutsu died in Honmaru. Gansuo Keito was defeated and captured. Sebebe Hirokazu died in Honmaru to cover Uesugi Kyokazu's breakthrough in Honmaru. These Uesugi clan's new stars did not experience hundreds of thousands of battles like their fathers, but became famous in one battle and fell in one battle. Like a meteor in the sky, it shone for a moment and disappeared in the night sky of history, and could no longer bring back memories of people.

Yangbeizhong once had long been separating the north bank of Agano River (Yanghe River), so it is also called Aganozhong. Among them, the famous "Four Yangbei Family" is the most important Chinese force under the Uesugi clan. Seven of the twenty-five generals came from Yangbei. This shows the status of these wealthy families in the Uesugi clan. They were born in the Chinese wealthy family, so they were naturally reluctant to part with their hometown. For many years, Yangbeizhong has been working tirelessly to return to Echigoku. The Wu Ao League was able to achieve this, which was largely due to the support of this force.

However, after the battle of Wakamatsu, the warlike faction of the Uesugi clan collapsed. The seven strongest leaders of the Semen, Ayukawa, Nakajo, Kurokawa, Takemata, Yasuda, and Mizuhara all died in battle. Only the Honjo who was in the other place and the weaker Kadizuo preservation combat power were left. The Yangbei people were already dead in name only.

Losing the support of Yangbeizhong, the voice of the lord inside the Uesugi army instantly gained the upper hand. As the lord of Yangbeizhong, Kadi Shuzuo changed his original intention under a series of blows, and instead advised Uesugi Keikaku as the lord, hoping that he could surrender immediately and retain some opportunities for the Uesugi clan.

Kadi Haruzuka had previously guarded Honmaru, but his strength was not damaged. Two thousand five hundred people in the six thousand Uesugi army were under his command, but it was said to be the most powerful force in the family at present. Under his influence, Uesugi Keika's belief was shaken again. However, Naoe, who inherited the Naoe family of the Yangbei, was resentful of his biological father, Kazuki Kazuki, who was seriously injured. He firmly opposed surrender. He felt that only by winning enough chips to win this battle, Toyotomi would pay enough attention to Uesugi and then make peace with Uesugi Keika. If he licked his face and sought peace in this predicament, it would only make Hideo and all the names look down upon, and he could not fight for the Uesugi family's future Antai. Naoe Naoe hoped that Uesugi Keika would stick to the final righteousness and dignity and not allow the glory of Uesugi Keika to be insulted.

Hearing this, Kadi Haruzuka and others felt that Naoe Kensuke was sarcastic about himself, and immediately became angry and scolded: "Is Yama Castle guard saying that we are a sloppy person? With the current ability of our family, even if we fight back, how many opportunities will we win? Why do we still say peace talks? I still advise you to see the situation clearly. It's up to this point. Don't be arrogant. It's important to preserve the Uesugi clan in everything!"

"Authentic?!" Naoe Kensuke sneered, "You all see the hard work that Kensuke has done for his family. How can you say that he is arrogant? It's An Yishou. He has always been a pro-war faction, so how can he advocate peace talks now? He is capricious and respectful. From my perspective, you are the one who is the most in line with the 'automatic pride'!"

The seven-handed generals in the Kenshin Uesugi era, except for the long-standing people in the other country, only Kadi Shuzuo is still alive. He holds nearly half of the Uesugi family's troops, which is the key to the success or failure of this battle. Naoe Kensuke faced him in a critical moment, which really made Uesugi Keikaku sweat.

"Stop it all!" The military discussion before the war turned into meaningless slander and curse each other. Uesugi Keisaki, who had been silent, finally couldn't help but roar. Although the quarrel was the most powerful minister in the family, Uesugi Keisaki was the master of the Uesugi clan after all, and his anger still calmed the two factions.

"Now whether to negotiate peace or not is not something that our family can decide." Uesugi Keikaku's implication is very clear. To make this decision, at least Tanaka Yoshimasaki must participate. Denied that it would be a disregard for the Tanaka family, and it is definitely not a benevolent and righteous person.

According to Uesugi Keita's instructions, Naoe Kensuke sent someone to tell Tanaka Yoshimasaki to discuss. Naoe Kensuke felt that Tanaka Yoshimasaki had already expressed his determination when he counterattacked, and even if the discussion was discussed, there would be no change. Tanaka Yoshimasaki, who had betrayed the Toyotomi family, would definitely make a desperate bet and fight side by side with the Uesugi family.

This is true. Tanaka Yoshimasaki refused Kadi Haruto without hesitation, and insisted on working together with Uesugi Keikaku, sticking to the principles, and trying his best to defeat the Toyotomi coalition forces to prove the bravery of Tanaka's army.

Tanaka Yoshimasaki's example role greatly encouraged Uesugi Keika. After receiving Tanaka's support, Naoe's back became hard. In the end, Kadi Haruto accepted Naoe's proposal unwillingly and decided to concentrate his troops to fight the Toyotomi army.
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