If it weren't for Usami Sadami's admiration for Nagao Kagetora, he probably wouldn't have come out of retirement now.
As Xue is the blood of the Uesugi family, the choice of the old noble Usami Sadami is a no-brainer. There is only one way -
That is to support Axue as the master of Kasugayama City!
"What I am most worried about now is..."
Naoe Keitsuna was the first to point out the biggest hidden danger.
"That's the Shimoyue Yangbei group. The premise of their rebellion is to restore the Uesugi family. Now that the black-robed prime minister who defeated them is himself a son of the Uesugi family, it is very likely that the Shimoyue Yangbei group will completely surrender to him!"
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of everyone present changed completely.
This is so dramatic!
Axue himself led the troops into battle as the general of the Nagao family. As expected, he inherited the bravery of Nagao Kagetora and easily defeated the Shimogoshi Yangbei people.
But now you tell us—
You, the Black-robed Prime Minister Axue, didn't go out to quell the rebellion, but instead went out to join the rebel army???
"No wonder the Xiayue Yangbei army, known as an army of ten thousand, was so easily defeated by this black-robed prime minister! We've been fooled!"
"Plus, the news spread so quickly, this might be a trap set by the Xiayue Yangbei people all along!"
"Lord Kagetora's death! It's inextricably linked to the Black Prime Minister! His killing of Kuroda Hidetada was just a show for all of us to see!"
Facing the retainers' chatter, Nagao Harukage's face was gloomy. He kept coughing and said, "Have you forgotten? Ever since the Prime Minister in Black came to power, he has always opposed participating in the war in Kai! He clearly knew about my life experience all along!"
I'm so tired, so alone
As soon as these words were spoken, everything suddenly made sense!
The retainers were in an uproar!
No wonder the Prime Minister in Black has been reluctant to participate in the war in Shinano Province since he came to power, despite everyone's opposition, and instead wanted to establish trade relations with Kai Province.
It turns out that Axue has long known that Takeda Shingen is his father!
This prime minister in black is actually from Kai Province!!!
There has always been a traitor in the Nagao family!
Who would have thought that the traitor would be the savior of Echigo Province!!
"Lord Qing Jing, what should we do?"
Nagao Harukage was just thinking carefully, when he suddenly remembered something and asked Naoe Keitsuna, "Do you remember the ice that spread and exploded before Axue killed Kuroda Hidetada at the annual meeting that day?"
"I'm afraid everyone will remember this incident. Not only the Nagao family, but all the castle lords in Echigo Province will never forget that scene."
Naoe Kagetsuna still feels a lingering fear when he thinks of that day.
He had never seen such an enraged Prime Minister in black, nor had he ever witnessed such mysterious sorcery!
......etc?
witchcraft?
"What do you mean, Lord Qing Jing?"
Seeing that Naoe Kagetsuna had understood his meaning, Nagao Harukage no longer hid his intentions. He said coldly to his retainers, "The black-robed prime minister's foundation is his Buddhist origin. Like my brother Nagao Kagetora, he can be regarded as the reincarnation of Manjushri Bodhisattva."
"What if this noble Buddhist martial god is actually a monstrous demon? What do you think everyone's reaction would be?"
When the retainers heard this, they immediately smiled with joy.
"What a great plan! Lord Harukage is worthy of being the heir to the Nagao family!"
"Even Lord Harukage's father, Nagao Tamekage, can't match your courage and strategy!"
Nagao Harukage's strategy is very simple.
Since the Black-robed Prime Minister can prove his bloodline as that of the Uesugi family through a family tree, he can obtain the orthodox right to inherit the Echigo Province.
Then Nagao Harukage can also take advantage of the situation and spread the rumor that Axue is actually a monster.
After all, everyone witnessed everything that happened at the annual meeting that day, and this rumor would definitely spread like wildfire!
When the black-robed prime minister returns to the court, the Nagao family will be able to capture him and try this demon!
Colluding with the people of Xia Yueyangbei to murder Duke Jinghu is the crime of regicide!
Having secret dealings with the Takeda clan of Kai Province and not launching a war is a crime of treason!
The evil demons and monsters disguised as the reincarnation of Manjushri Bodhisattva are the sin of the troubled times!
These three crimes combined are enough to cause the Black Prime Minister to die at the hands of their Nagao family, and his death will make everyone in the world convinced!
"But Lord Qing Jing, the Black-robed Prime Minister now holds all the military power of the Nagao family. Do we really think we can capture him?"
In stark contrast to the joyful atmosphere of the crowd, one retainer expressed his confusion.
After all, Axue led all the troops of the Nagao family to the battle.
According to the current military strength of Kasugayama Castle, there is no way they can be a match for the Prime Minister in black.
However, Nagao Harukage just raised his hand slightly, indicating that the retainer could rest assured.
"I know that Axue. He's a kindhearted man. How could he be our opponent if he was so stupid as to work with Jinghu to solve the famine problem?"
As soon as these words were spoken, all the retainers showed meaningful smiles on their faces.
Those who try their best to solve people's livelihood problems are the simplest fools. Such opponents in politics are all brainless young men.
You must know that the current status and wealth of these Nagao retainers were all obtained through exploiting the people.
To rule is to have power.
Official authority is above all else.
How could a young boy who treated the common people as human beings be a match for these old veterans?
Axue is still the General of Zhenxi of the Nagao family. How could this simple fool have imagined that the Nagao family is now ready to get rid of him?
"When the time comes, as long as I send Xiantaoyuan to welcome him, the black-robed prime minister will disband his army without any warning to attend the celebration banquet—"
Nagao Harukage coldly swung his knife.
"And that moment was the moment when Kenshin Uesugi died!"
At the same time, Axue, who was far away in the military camp, seemed to have a telepathic connection and looked up at the Kasugayama Castle in the distance.
"Brother, are you missing me?"
The black-robed prime minister poured the wine and muttered to himself.
"Isn't the scenery of Kasugayama Castle as beautiful as ever tonight?"
After Axue finished pouring the wine, she then filled another glass and drank it all.
"Brother, it's like a field full of ghost lights..."
Chapter 5500: Kill! Kill! Kill! ( words)
"...General."
When the army was about to arrive at Kasugayama Castle, Honjo Sane, who had returned triumphantly with Axue's army, could not help but pull the reins and spoke to the black-robed prime minister beside him.
"what happened?"
"...I really hate Kasugayama Castle."
After hesitating for a long time, Honjo Minoru, the lord of Tochio Castle who had guarded the frontier for generations, looked up at the beautiful Kasugayama Castle with disgust in his eyes.
"Kasugayama Castle now boasts a magnificent castle tower, but the lord deep within the main hall is covered in ugly and filthy blood. He is truly not someone we loyal warriors can serve!"
The middle-aged general dismounted first, knelt before the black-robed Prime Minister, and clenched his fist, saying, "I beg you, Prime Minister! I beg you, the savior of Echigo! I beg you, Kenshin Uesugi, to completely wipe out the rebels in Kasugayama Castle! And restore a brand new world to Echigo!"
As Honjo Saneno knelt down, many generals and soldiers around him also dismounted and knelt down, as if it was a premeditated plan!
They collectively shouted:
"We are willing to accept you as the head of Kasugayama Castle! Prime Minister Black, please restore the glory of the Uesugi family!"
Axue was riding on Fangsheng Yuemao, and the silver-haired boy just looked up and smiled.
He looked at the crowd's massive movement and said in a gentle tone:
"So you are forcing me to abdicate?"
Although Axue's tone was gentle, anyone could hear the chilling anger in it!
"No! How dare I!"
Honjo Sane broke out in a cold sweat, his legs trembling as he began to defend himself, "It's just that I'm worried! I'm worried that Nagao Harukage will set a trap and murder you! We should take advantage of this crucial moment before the army is disbanded and charge into Kasugayama Castle!"
In the face of Honjo Minoru's earnest advice, Axue instead pulled the reins and did not answer at all. She just rode her senior brother's beloved horse Fangsheng Yuemao forward alone.
"Lord Kenshin! This is the perfect time to bring down the Nagao family!"
Honjo Minai rode his horse to catch up, speaking anxiously.
"No one in the army dares to object! And so do the people! Lord Kenshin, you must obey the will of Heaven and inherit the throne of Echigo!"
"Um......"
Axue just pondered for a long time, and then answered simply.
"I remember now, my rice is ripe, I need to go back and harvest it."
"Cut, cut the rice?!"
Honjo Minami was completely dumbfounded.
"You are now the Prime Minister in Black, holding military power! You are the son of the Uesugi family! You are the reincarnation of Manjushri Bodhisattva, a holy Buddhist monk!"
The middle-aged general wanted to continue asking questions, but he only saw Axue's released Yuemao running faster and faster.
Once they enter Kasugayama Castle, this army will be disbanded in an instant!
Afterwards, Axue continued to be isolated and helpless in Nagao's house, and might be persecuted by Nagao Harukage and die!
He had clearly laid bare his cards with the black-robed Prime Minister and explained the stakes involved, so why didn't this son of the Uesugi family show any ambition at all?!
In this case, how long will it take for the generals who support Uesugi Kenshin to have a chance to rise to prominence? !
"No, no! We can't just sit there and wait for death!"
Honjo Minami watched Axue leave and had already made up his mind in his heart.
He had already taken care of this army from head to toe. Even if it was disbanded after returning to Kasugayama Castle, he had endless ways to regroup it in an instant.
The young savior of Echigo Province may not understand.
Now the only options left for both sides are life and death.
Even if Axue had no intention of rebelling against the Nagao family, these soldiers would still forcibly support Uesugi Kenshin and launch a rebellion against the Nagao family!
It is obvious that they are the important heroes who have made the first contribution to the rebellion of Xiayue Yangbei, but if Axue is killed by Nagao Harukage, these border soldiers will eventually be sent back to the border!
The fine tradition of Echigo Province has always been the survival of the fittest!
The Nagao family has clearly declined to this point, so why do they still have to obey the orders of the sick tiger Nagao Harukage?
However, no matter how much these generals thought about it, they could not understand Axue's thoughts.
Axue returned triumphantly, and the whole country celebrated in Spring Mountain City.
However, the first place the silver-haired boy went to was not the castle tower to report his victory to Nagao Harukage, but returned to Rinsen-ji Temple.
The incense at Linquan Temple is still as prosperous as before. After all, Vaisravana and Manjushri Bodhisattva appeared in this temple, and everyone regards this temple as a place of faith.
When Axue returned to Linquan Temple, she reverently lit three incense sticks to her senior brother Nagao Kagetora who was trapped in the ice.
"Brother, I have avenged you."
The savior of Echigo Province just muttered this.
"In your previous life, you were probably like me, suppressing the rebellion of Yueyangbei alone."
"In my previous life, I didn't understand you, nor did I understand everything you had experienced. I just felt that your personality had changed a lot compared to before."
"That's right. After all, if you're caught up in these political struggles all day long, you'll gradually become disappointed with humans, right?"
"I really want to just put it all behind me, I really want to forget everything and start over somewhere else."
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