The Hojo clan will definitely give sufficient compensation to the Hojo family in Tamana Castle and help Hojo Yasunari secure the power of Tamana Castle.

Although the death of his mother is tragic, the family business will not be shaken and it is possible to move to a higher level. Hojo Yasunari certainly knows how to choose the most advantageous option.

Seeing that the two of them were treating each other well, Hojo Genan smiled while stroking his hands. Then, the three of them returned to the topic.

Hojo Genan asked.

"Your Majesty Ushimasa, do you want to use this Ashikaga white flag to force the Imperial Palace to make concessions?"

Hojo Umasa nodded.

"exactly.

I heard that this imperial flag was personally given to Yoshigan Shiba by General Ashikaga when he first entered the capital, and this was how he started his invincible journey to conquer the north and south.

Thinking about it, he must be willing to pay some price to get back this imperial flag. As long as he is willing to let go, this opportunity will open regardless of whether Uesugi Teruhu wants it or not."

Hojo Genan is thoughtful.

Yoshihiro Shiba and Terutora Uesugi were in lockstep, which was the biggest headache for the Hojo family. Ujiyasu Hojo tried every means to expand the differences between the two and create discord between them.

It is true that we can work hard on the return of this royal flag. Even if it cannot open up the situation, it will be a good thing for the Hojo family if the two people can no longer coordinate their steps.

Hojo Genan looked at the white flag covered with smoke, fire, and arrow marks with respect.

No matter how they calculated Shiba Yoshigoshi behind their backs, this man who refused to show mercy to women still gained the respect of all the Kanto samurai families, and the Hojo family was no exception.

As he quelled the rebellion in Echigo, joined forces at Kawanakajima, went into battle at Echichu, and led Sano in the joint battles, he performed heroic feats time after time.

The Kanto samurai had to admit that this Ashikaga military god who came from Kingo was indeed a strong man worthy of the name.

There is a strong admiration for the strong in the samurai society. This handsome young man really makes the Hojo family both respected and afraid, with mixed emotions.

Hojo Ushimasa was also looking at the imperial flag, and his mind had already flown to Kamakura Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.

The Plate Armor Princess Knights arranged by Yoshigan Shiba in the Sano Territory were the main culprits that led to the collapse of the Hojo army.

Although the two had a fierce battle at Sano, Hojo Ushimasa had never seen the famous Odaisho, Shiba Kenshin, with his own eyes.

Ever since the Sano leader was defeated and returned to Odawara Castle, she had never had a good night's sleep. In her nightmares every night, the blurry-faced Shiba Yoshigan would always stab her chest with a gun, waking her up.

Squeezing the royal flag in his hand, Hojo Ujimasa came to negotiate this time not only to clear the stain on the Sano leader, but also to overcome his own inner demons.

She secretly thought, Sibo Yiyin, no matter what kind of savage beast you are, I will never be defeated by you again, I am not afraid of you.

In this negotiation, she was aggressive and determined to win.

The three of them discussed some details. Hojo Genan saw that Hojo Ushimasa was exhausted and knew that she was traveling hard, so she bowed and said.

"Your Majesty Ujimasa, it's getting late, please have a good rest tonight.

Tomorrow, we will cross the river to Kamakura, go to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and have a good talk with the Odaisho, His Highness Uesugi."

Hojo Umasa nodded in agreement, and the three of them bowed and dismissed the meeting, each taking a rest.

That night, there was a heavy snowfall and a freezing wind. The next morning, heavy snow had covered the plains, and the silver-covered scenery was particularly inspiring in the eyes of Hojo Ushimasa.

She wished that the wind and snow were blowing day and night, making the Echigo army stationed on the expedition even more miserable.

A group of people rode horses to the Katase River. The river had been frozen. A Hatamoto stepped onto the ice first, walked back and forth, and reported that the ice was thick and they could move forward.

Hojo Umasa pointed at the ice and said to Hojo Genan.

"Auntie, God is really helping me. Such is God's will, and it is hard to disobey the destiny."

She couldn't help but look up to the sky and smile, feeling more confident about the upcoming negotiations.

Winter has arrived and water transport is frozen.

The logistics line of the Echigo army mainly relied on the Tone River, Tama River, Sagami River, etc., the river water transportation of the Ueno Musashi Sagami Three Kingdoms, and was supplemented by the transportation of farmers and soldiers from the local samurai.

Now that the river is frozen, the Kanto samurai families have gone home, and the local peasants and soldiers are not sure whether they can still be used. The logistics support of the Echigo army will definitely be under great pressure.
Chapter completed!