Although Kato Jiro was already arresting people, the news of Ohkawa Gensaburo's departure still spread. The Ueno family was not far from the capital, and they also stationed many spies in the capital, so they soon found out that Ohkawa Gensaburo had set off with his troops. As for who the target was, no one knew, but the direction of their advance was towards the Ueno family.
"Could it be us, sir?"
A general of the Ueno family said cautiously that too many things had happened in Fuso recently. Even powerful families like the Fukuda and Ito families had been destroyed, let alone a middle-class family like theirs.
Junji Ueno didn't say anything. He was thinking about the news he had received recently. If it was said that taxes were not paid, then it wasn't just his family. There were so many families, big and small, in the whole of Fuso, but only a few of them paid taxes. Why weren't they the ones being dealt with?
As for his friendship with Okawa Gensaburo, he didn't even think about it. If you believe in friendship in official circles, then you will definitely die faster than others. Let alone your father-in-law, even if it is your own father, what can you do? Betraying your own son is not uncommon.
"Don't talk nonsense, lest the people outside hear you and cause panic. Immediately send out scouts and have them continue to investigate in the direction of the capital. Return immediately if they have any news."
Junji Ueno said gloomily that he hoped that this guy was not himself. If it was really his territory, he might not be a match for Gensaburo Ohkawa. The area of his territory was not very large. Even if all the people who could fight were gathered together, there would be less than two thousand people.
"Hayi..."
When this famous general went out, Junji Ueno calculated the time and thought that it would take at most two or three hours, and it was estimated that someone from the border area would send back the news.
If it were in the past, there would be nothing wrong with his plan, but the situation is different today, because when Okawa Genzaburo crossed the border, he directly killed several sentries in the border area. He was too familiar with his son-in-law. Although he had just become the head of the Ueno family, it was impossible to get this guy to pay money. So he simply killed him and handed the Ueno family over to his grandson.
Of course, this is just his own speculation. In the end, it is still up to His Highness to decide who to hand it over to. However, considering his loyalty, His Highness should also give him some respect.
"All troops, accelerate and advance. We won't rest during this period. The distance we travel isn't very long. If you see any soldiers ahead, kill them all. No one can hesitate. If I find anyone not working hard, you will be disloyal to the Tang Dynasty."
Ohkawa Genzaburo said loudly that he, like Kato Jiro, had fallen into a state of crazy competition. He didn't care about the situation of others, but as long as it was a task assigned by Li Xiang, they must complete it.
"Respect the general's order."
These talents below don’t care about the Ueno family. They now have only one idea, which is to follow their general to achieve great things.
These people have also realized during this period that as long as they follow the people of the Tang Dynasty, they will get some benefits, more or less, but if they fail to seize this opportunity, they will be a soldier all their lives.
Kato Jiro promoted dozens of people some time ago. It turned out that those people were just like them. They could only hold simple weapons and walk on the front line of the war, not knowing when their lives would be taken.
But those people followed Kato Jiro and made countless military achievements, so they have now been promoted. The worst one has become the captain of a thousand-man team. As long as you become an officer on the battlefield, the chance of your death can be reduced by dozens of times. These people are still very clear about the real battlefield. Even if they do not seek glory and wealth in the future, the chance of death can be reduced by becoming an officer, which is worth their fight.
The Ueno family also set up a lot of people along the way. If someone came from the capital, the news could be delivered to Junji Ueno immediately.
But now two hours have passed, and no news has been sent. The people who set out from the capital have either entered our territory or entered the territory of other families. Now that no news has been sent, everyone is relieved. They think that they have not entered the territory of our family.
But Junji Ueno didn't think so. In his opinion, all the people along the way might have been killed. He had already given orders to the people along the way. Even if Okawa Gensaburo's people did not enter our territory, you should have come to report. Now two hours have passed and there is no news. What else could it be if they were not killed?
"The whole clan prepares for war."
Just when these important people outside breathed a sigh of relief, Junji Ueno gave them another order. These people stared at Junji Ueno, thinking, are you stupid?
"Follow my orders and go immediately."
Junji Ueno was too lazy to explain to these people. If he continued to explain to them for a while, another hour would probably pass. According to the distance, it would take at most another hour for them to see Ohkawa Genzaburo's army.
According to the spies in the capital, the letter contained siege equipment. Couldn't these things prove Ohkawa Genzaburo's purpose?
Seeing that Junji Ueno looked serious, the men did not dare to be negligent at all and hurried to gather their warriors.
"My dear husband..."
Mrs. Ueno was teasing her little son. This Mrs. Ueno was the daughter of Okawa Gensaburo. She had already given birth to three children for the young master's family.
"Remember this, you must remember this..."
Junji Ueno was usually very gentle, but at this moment he spoke so loudly that he frightened the children beside him. This made Mrs. Ueno a little overwhelmed. What had she done wrong? Otherwise, why would her husband speak in such a tone?
"When your father arrives with his troops, you must abandon everything with me and ignore all the relationships. Even if he kills me, you must say that he killed me well. You only need to save this kid's life and let him become the head of the Ueno family in the future. Never think about revenge for me..."
