However, when the Miura Army fled back to Higashi Xiangmo, it gave Zaumo Houjō the perfect opportunity. He used the excuse of chasing after the Miura Army to conquer Yoshitaka Castle, and spent the next four years conquering Misaki Castle and Longsong Castle, which were supported by the Miura Army and the Uesugi Clan. In the end, the Miura Clan in Higashi Xiangmo was wiped out, and Zaumo Houjō finally conquered the entire country.
There was a lot more to the Houjō Clan's history. Wako Uesugi had explained everything to Yang Rui. The Houjō Clan's second House Governor, Houjō Uesugi, and the third House Governor, Houjō Uesugi, were both capable people. They took advantage of the conflicts between the factions in the Kanto region and gradually expanded their influence to Musashi, Shimoshi, and other places.
One of the more famous examples was the national team battle that Yang Rui had participated in. It was also a demonstration of the Houjō Clan's influence in Shimoshi. However, Yang Rui's participation had slightly altered the outcome of the national team battle.
Even though the Houjō Clan was very cunning when it came to external affairs, the first three House Governors of the Houjō Clan had done their best when it came to internal affairs. They had put in a lot of effort, and managed most of their territories well.
When Yang Rui approached Wako Uesugi, the Houjō Clan had basically established their roots in the Kanto region of Japan.
Even though most of the factions in the region were hostile to the Houjō Clan, it was difficult for them to threaten the Houjō Clan if they worked together. On top of that, some of the factions were friendly with the Houjō Clan.
In terms of the current situation, in the long run, and in terms of Wako Uesugi's role in the Echigo Kingdom, it was reasonable for Wako Uesugi to suggest Yang Rui target the Houjō Clan. It was in line with Yang Rui's interests, too.
Currently, most of the Kanto factions were on bad terms with the Hōjō clan, and the Hōjō clan played a large role in the Kanto region during the Nihon Warring States period. If Yang Rui could directly take down the Hōjō clan, he would undoubtedly have the upper hand in the upcoming regional situation.
Taking a step back, Wako Uesugi, as Uesugi Suisugi's son, was actually related to Uesugi Fusang Neng, even if Uesugi Suisugi was only Uesugi Fusang Neng's adopted son. Wako Uesugi was also related to the Uesugi Clan of the Fan Valley and the Uesugi Clan of the Mountain!
As a true member of the Uesugi Family, Wako Uesugi considered joining forces with the other two Uesugi Families to deal with the Hōjō Clan. At the same time, with Wako Uesugi's true identity, he might be able to help Yang Rui coordinate the two Uesugi Clans in the future.
The second generation of the Hōjō clan, Hōjō Tsuyoshi, inherited the position of House Governor. The surrounding factions had various considerations, and it was even more obvious that they were targeting the Hōjō Clan. This included the Tokugawa Clan, who had always been on the same side as the Hōjō Clan, as well as the Takeda Clan of the Kato Country.
Especially after the Hōjō Clan took over Musashi Country's Edo City from the Uesugi Clan of the Fan Valley, the two Uesugi Clans and the Hōjō Clan were already at daggers drawn. The Uesugi Clan joined forces with the Kohekō Clan and the Ashikaga Clan to take back Edo City from the Hōjō Clan.
It could be said that this was the perfect time for Yang Rui to intervene. Even if Yang Rui didn't make a move, the famous Nihon Warring States War of the Nihon Warring States would probably erupt in less than a year.
Yang Rui used Sky City to investigate the situation in Odawara City in Sagami Country. As expected, the defenses in the city were relatively empty. This confirmed Wako Uesugi's claim that the Hōjō Clan was in Edo City and had gathered a large number of their forces there.
After leaving Odawara City, Yang Rui turned towards Izu Country and spent half a day investigating the situation in Hiruyama City and Horikoshi Imperial Residence. He found that the situation there was also very empty.
After that, Yang Rui turned back and headed towards Echigo Country again. Along the way, he investigated the situation in Edo City in detail, including the situation in Okazaki City, Koji City, Kaisei City, and Taichi City.
Hiruyama City, Hiruyama City, Horikoshi Imperial Residence, Odawara City, Edo City, and Taichi City were all important places for the Hōjō Clan. They were also the targets that Yang Rui focused on this time.
By the time Yang Rui returned to Rinzan Temple in Kasugayama City and met with Wako Uesugi again, three gaming days had passed. Yang Rui and Wako Uesugi agreed to make arrangements in Echigo Country in three days. After that, Yang Rui and Wako Uesugi would attack the Hōjō Clan together.
Of course, this would be limited to Wako Uesugi alone. At the same time, he couldn't reveal his true identity.
After all, Wako Uesugi still couldn't control Echigo Country. At the same time, the relationship between the Nagao Clan and the Uesugi Clan was somewhat special. Wako Uesugi was still Nagao Kaguru. Naturally, he had to pay attention to these things.
"My lord, have you made a decision? Are you going to directly eliminate the Hōjō Clan, or are you going to try to subdue them? In any case, my lord needs to make a decision before we pass by the Uesugi Clan in Yamanouchi Country. I will try to persuade the Uesugi Clan to cooperate with us.
Chiyo thinks so. The Hōjō Clan has always been cunning and ruthless. They might even have some connections with the shogunate. If my lord wants to subdue them, you should use their name as your main force. Don't give them too much military power … "
Kid Uesugi asked. He also shared his own opinion along the way.
"If we directly eradicate the Hōjō Clan. I wonder how confident Chiyo is in unifying the Uesugi Clan in Yamanouchi and the Uesugi Clan in Yamanouchi? "
From the beginning, although Yang Rui and Wako Uesugi decided to start with the Hōjō Clan, they didn't decide how to deal with them. With Yang Rui's understanding of the Hōjō Clan, Yang Rui slowly realized the problem that Wako Uesugi mentioned.
"If it's the Uesugi Clan in Yamanouchi, there shouldn't be any problem, but the Uesugi Clan in Fan Valley needs to be slowly integrated. At least after solving the internal problems of Echigo Country …"
Yang Rui nodded to show that he understood Wako Uesugi's answer. And Yang Rui also noticed from Wako Uesugi's tone that the nominal guardian of Echigo Country, Uesugi Sadari, wasn't as simple as Uesugi Fusako's adopted son.
While Yang Rui and Chiyo were discussing, the two of them entered Sky City. They quickly left Kasugayama Town and headed towards Sagami Country and Izu Country.
In Sky City, the two of them discussed again. Yang Rui stopped near Shangye Country's Hirai Castle, and Wako Uesugi entered the city to communicate with the Uesugi Clan.
After that, the two of them set off again, heading straight towards Sagami Country and Izu Country. It took them half a day to reach there.
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