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In July of the fifth year of Echonro (1562), when Saito Dozomi took the rebellion of his grandson, Saito Ryuki, and then began to eliminate the potential unstable factors of various thoughts in Mino's country, in Shinono Takato Castle, Kata Takeda Shingen was also confused at this time.↖

As we all know, Takeda Shingen, who is entrenched in Kafari and always seeking opportunities to enter Beijing, has a deadly enemy, no one else, but Echizen Kenshin. Uesugi Kenshin seemed to be happy to fight Takeda Shingen. It can also be said that he always inadvertently blocks Takeda Shingen's way to enter Beijing.

For more than 20 years, whenever the ice and snow all over the mountains of the northern country melted, Kenshin Uesugi would always come to challenge him. He neither accepted any benefits provided by the Takeda family nor ignored the demand for peace. Kenshin Uesugi, who believed in Zen, was very angry, which almost made Shingen Takeda feel discouraged.

In August of the fourth year of Yonglu, the Battle of Nakajima, which started between the Takeda family and the Uesugi family, lasted until May of the fifth year of Yonglu. In May, Kenshin Uesugi took advantage of the opportunity of a battle between the two sides and entered the Takeda family camp on Kawaakajima, hoping to use his love knife "Xiaodou Changguang" to kill Takeda Shingen. His strange style made the world dumbfounded.

At that time, Takeda Shingen finally escaped a disaster with his Western military, but his wrists and shoulders were injured. Moreover, he was not killed by one or two, but even eight. Kenshin Uesugi was as fast as lightning, and even the Suwafa helmet, which Takeda Shingen has always been proud of, was killed by three.

So Takeda Shingen was injured and had to divide his troops into two. Some of the troops continued to use Hitsu Castle as a base and continued to monitor the Uesugi family's army after the Fourth Battle of Kawaakashima that had just ended in June. Another part of the military was to escort Takeda Shingen who needed to recuperate to Takato Castle in Shinono.

While recuperating, Takeda Shingen couldn't help but recall that whenever the dead trees spit green and the snow melted, Takeda had to prepare for the battle on the east side; and when the snow was flying and the thousands of miles were frozen, Takeda Shingen began to run for the entry into the capital. The Spring Envoy came from the east, and the Winter Envoy came from the West. All this seemed absurd, but it was also due to Takeda Shingen's fate. Takeda Shingen would not fear Uesugi Kenshin's east, so he gave up his ambitions; it was impossible to ignore the existence of Uesugi Kenshin and easily enter the capital. If it weren't for Uesugi Kenshin, Takeda Shingen would have entered the capital during the battle between Imakawa Yoshimoto.

However, Takeda Shingen was in his early fifties at this time.

At the age of sixteen, he took the head of Hiraki Hiroshima, Shinshu Saku Castle. From then on, he has been accumulating experience in war and has become a giant of the martial arts family. With his outstanding political talents, he has allowed the people to live a prosperous life; he has sharp eyes and insight into interests. He has a far-reaching and near attacks; relying on powerful force, he seizes every opportunity to expand his territory. Now, he has: the entire territory of Kakai, 250,000 stones; most of Shinno, 510,000 stones.

Together, he owned a huge territory of nearly 760,000 stones. Based on the ten thousand stones of territory, he already owned about tens of thousands of troops. But God still did not give him the opportunity to enter Beijing.

However, this time, he finally had a chance. Of course, in history, Takeda Shingen should consider taking advantage of Ueno Yuma Nagano to invade Ueno Kingdom after his death. Unfortunately, due to the secret intervention of the Ro family in Tokaido and the Kanto region, the Takeda family not only confronted the Ueno family in Kawaaka Island area for a longer time than in history. The Nagano family of Ueno Kingdom also took advantage of this period to integrate Ueno's power, and also united many wealthy families in Kanto to consolidate their own strength. As for the allies Imagawa family, they fell into civil unrest again, giving the Takeda family the opportunity to enter the Mikawa Kingdom and even the Toho Kingdom region. So Takeda Shingen decisively chose to take the opportunity to go to Luo.

At this time, Takeda Shingen was sitting quietly in the bedroom of Takato Castle, half-opening his eyes, looking at the forest on the vital mountain. He looked without thoughts. After fifty-two years of military career, his life was as heavy as a mountain. He was thinking deeply.

Several retainers came to the door and saw Takeda Shingen meditating and immediately left quietly again. The sound of the shriek bird continued to break the calm of the summer courtyard.

The third person who came to the bedroom was his legitimate son Yoshinobu Takeda. Yoshinobu Takeda saw his father thinking, and wanted to leave, but finally sat down. He wanted to wait aside until Takeda Shingen wakes up. But after waiting for a long time, Takeda Shingen did not move. Yoshinobu Takeda sat quietly, looking at the courtyard of Shinaka. His father was as majestic as an iron tower, and Yoshinobu Takeda was a gentle young man as gentle as a woman.

"Is it Yoshinobu?" After a while, Takeda Shingen finally spoke, "Have Kaga's secret envoy arrived?"

Takeda Yoshinobu finally knew what his father was thinking about just now. "No, it was the one we sent to Oda who was back."

"How is Nobunaga?"

"He is attacking Ise in full swing, and has not responded to his request for alliance."

Takeda Shingen stared at Yoshinobu wide-eyed and whispered: "Where is the Imakawa family?"

"I'm still in civil strife, but Suruga may not be able to support it for too long, and the other party has asked for help from our family several times."

"Yi Nobukuro, let Matsukura, Yama Prefecture Masaki spread the above situation into Imakawa's territory."

"Do you want the Imakawa family to surrender?" Takeda Yoshinobu asked seriously. Deep down, he didn't want the Takeda family to get into evil with the Imakawa family.

Takeda Shingen shook his head gently, "This family is a way to help allies quell civil strife!"

After hearing this, a smile appeared on Takeda Yoshinobu's face, as if he disagreed. But he still replied obediently: "Son will do it now."

Immediately, Takeda Yoshinobu said: "But the alliance between Nobunaga and the Tokugawa family is stronger than we imagined."

"That's why I asked someone to spread rumors. Understanding the strength of the enemy may bring two consequences. One is to shrink back and the other is to become more cautious. After Kaga's messenger comes, inform me immediately. Before this, don't come to disturb my peace."

Takeda Yoshinobu nodded. But he did not want to get up immediately. His father's attitude made him feel depressed, so he moved forward: "Father!"

Takeda Shingen did not answer and closed his eyes. In fact, he, like Takeda Yoshinobu, believed that now was a good time. After fifty-two years of war, he used all his means and worked hard, and his ambition to enter Beijing was never shaken. Therefore, he should be more cautious at this time to ensure that everything is safe.

"It is as fast as the wind, its slow as the forest, its invasion is as fire, and it remains motionless as a mountain." This is a famous saying in "The Art of War? Military Competition". Takeda Shingen specially wrote it on the flag to mark the wind of war. His current meditation is just like the silence of the wind coming before, and like the safety of the mountains staring at the rushing flow.

"Father." Takeda Yoshinobu said again. Takeda Shingen had not opened his eyes. But Takeda Yoshinobu knew that he must be listening, so he continued, "Since you are so worried about Kaga and Vietaka, you can simply send an envoy to inquire carefully, how about it?"

“…”

"If you miss this opportunity in vain, you have to wait until next year... Nobunaga has consolidated the Ise area here, and the Imakawa family has been unified again. In this way, the family will never have another chance." Takeda Yoshinobu said again.

In fact, there is another more important reason why Takeda Yoshinobu so anxiously encouraged his father to take action as soon as possible, that is, he hopes to take this opportunity to rescue his wife's family, Suruga Imakawa family, from the siege of the Toruga Imakawa family. After all, only the Suruga Imakawa family can continue to rule the Suruga Kingdom and become the one that supports him to continue to occupy the position of the heir of the Takeda Imakawa family. As for the Toruga Imakawa family, although they are also his relatives, Takeda Yoshinobu had never dealt with the family's family's head Imakawa Jungawa before, so what he supported was the Suruga Imakawa family where the Imakawa family is located.

"Yi Xin, you are over 20 years old this year, so you must learn to be calm."

"Do you don't believe in the power of Yixiangzong?"

Takeda Shingen closed his eyes halfway and shook his head gently: "The flames lit by outsiders are easily extinguished. I am waiting for them to spontaneously ignite the fire of riots. Only in that way can we stop Kenshi Uesugi." Takeda Shingen's tone was heavy, he was worried and full of hope.

Takeda Yoshinobu was speechless, so he gave a bow and left. When Takeda Yoshinobu returned to the gate of his residence, Zuotota, the boy Shibu, who was waiting in front of the gate, came to report:

"Kaga's secret envoy has arrived."

"Kaga Secret Envoy?" Takeda Yoshinobu's eyes lit up. He quickly arrived at the guest room. The Kaga Secret Envoy reported to the news of Yixiangsong riot that his father had been waiting for. How his father made a decision depends to a large extent on this report. Takeda Yoshinobu couldn't help but feel excited.

"Ta Zuotota, you go back first." Takeda Yoshinobu wanted to talk to the messenger first, and then let him see his father. He pulled open the partition with a tiger painted on it and entered the guest room: "Thank you for your hard work. I am Takeda Yoshinobu. What are the movements of Kaga in Yoshiakana?"

"Are you Mr. Takeda Yoshinobu?" The envoy glanced at him. You could see that this person was a monk, but he deliberately had long hair and dressed up as a doctor. He looked terrifying and twisted the Buddhist beads that symbolize his faith in his left hand. "The villain is the envoy sent by the abbot of Honan Temple. Please let me see Mr. Shingen first." After saying that, he ignored Takeda Yoshinobu's existence and proudly turned his eyes to the courtyard.

Takeda Yoshinobu was stunned. Obviously, Honanji did not like Takeda Yoshinobu. But since this person knew who he was, he did not report his name, it was really too much! Takeda Yoshinobu tried hard to control his anger and smiled and said, "Since there is something important, I will report it immediately. May I ask the Master's name?"

"You have seen that I am not a Buddhist."

"Indeed, you are not wearing robes, but vulgar clothes. Then, your name..."

"Even if you report the name, you may not know it. But since you have asked, you might as well tell you. I am Katsura Fujino, the doctor at Kaga Yasui's house. Amitabha."

"Kaora Fujino? You're waiting." Takeda Yoshinobu's eyebrows trembled and he rushed out of the door angrily.

Those who support Shinshu military generals will definitely not please the capital; those who please the capital will definitely not be welcomed by the people and military generals. Takeda Yoshinobu suddenly thought of what happened after his father. After his father's death, the monks in Honan Temple would probably not act recklessly. So, for the future of Takeda's family, I will still hold back my anger now...

When Takeda Yoshinobu saw his father Takeda Shingen again, his father still faced the key mountain and sat down safely, so Takeda Yoshinobu immediately reported:

"Father, Kaga's secret envoy has arrived."

Takeda Shingen opened his eyes slightly: "Who is it?"

"He called himself Katsura Fujino."

"Funo...then it's the Fucheng clan." Takeda Shingen nodded thoughtfully, "I understand, let him wait."

As his father Takeda Shingen said this, Takeda Yoshinobu immediately felt a little uneasy. He thought that his father Takeda Shingen would jump up when he heard that the messenger had arrived, but the result was completely the opposite, so he confirmed again: "Let him wait?"

"Yes." Takeda Shingen nodded after hearing this, and then continued, "Since the messenger has come, things must have been concluded. I want to think about it for a while."

"It's time, do you still have to consider it? This is not like your style..."

After hearing this, Takeda Shingen suddenly opened his eyes and said with certainty: "We won!"

“You mean?”

"Since the secret envoy has arrived, it means that the monks of Kaga's sect have blocked Echigo's attack this winter."

"So, you should be quick..."

"No, I have to consider the future now, Yixin... There may be battles outside of war in the world."

"Fight outside of war?"

"I mean, everyone has a fate in their life. How many years can I live after victory?"

"This...this..."

"You don't know, I don't know. Before you die, you have to fight constantly. Even if you die in battle, you will have no resentment or insults. What I am considering now is this matter. The Takeda family is destined to send troops. So, please let me think carefully for a while. Tell the secret envoy and let him eat first."
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