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Spring is here, and the Ashina have yet to invade. But we know they are building up their forces. It is only a matter of time now. Our lord in his wisdom cautions us not to forget our other enemies. So we watch, and wait. But soon we will be forced to march on the Ashina to punish them for their treachery.

Our lord continues to develop our economy, knowing that it will soon be needed to fuel our war efforts. He has recently begun the construction of a trading port. Who he intends to trade with I do not know.


Summer has arrived, and with it troubling news. Word has come of the demise of the great clans Otomo and Hojo. They and their enemies are far away, but we Uesegi know that we must prepare ourselves, for it is only a matter of time before we must face them as well.

Even with threats in every direction, our lord remains patient, for it is not the impetuous fool that wins the war. We continue to build our economy, and soon, an army that shall conquer the world.


It is Autumn, and the Ashina have invaded with a full army. Our clan has finished preparations for the war not a moment too soon, for our fortifications have increased six-fold. Our walls are higher, and our gates less susceptible to attack. We are ready. The trap is set. The Ashina have come to die.

However, while we can easily defeat the Ashina, it seems they've called their allies as reinforcements. The Jinbo march from the south with an army of their own. It is doubtful that they will reach in time to be of assistance to the Ashina, but Lord Kenshin has ordered us to keep a close eye on them nonetheless.

For now, we wait.

But there are disturbing rumors afloat. They say the Ouchi have turned their backs on the true path, forsaken the great Buddha and accepted the Christian faith of those wretched foreigners. When the time comes, we Uesugi will make them see the error of their ways.


The Ashina have made the mistake of attacking us where we are strongest. Lord Kenshin shall lead us to victory once again, and then we will follow the tattered remnants of the Ashina army to seize their stronghold for our own.

The enemy sought to surround us in our fortress and attack from every direction, splitting their army into groups of three units and scattering them across the field. It matters not.

They attacked as a single mass, targeting every section of our walls equally. It was a hard fight. We lost two units of yari ashigaru, but not in vain. Their army has been crushed.

Now we must focus on consolidating our own strength before we begin our campaign against the Ashina.


It is winter now, and our lord rode out to wipe out the remnants of the Ashina army that still lurk in our land. We encountered a small detachment consisting of a singing yari ashigaru unit and a bow ashigaru unit. It wasn't a battle so much as it was a slaughter.

Afterwards, in preparation for our impending campaign, Lord Kenshin ordered the construction of a sake den. Not only would it increase the happiness of his subjects, but would also provide a steady income which could be used to fuel the war efforts.

The Ashina know we are coming for them, and they quake with fear.