Ankokuji Huiqiong said a sentence by the way, which can be described as a shock, which instantly stunned Saito Yoshiryu, making him almost suffocate and almost collapse. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info looked around at the neighbors, and it was Oda Nobunaga who was regarded as an old enemy by Saito Yoshiryu, and if he was not terminally ill, he would not have agreed to make peace with Oda Nobunaga.

Although Marvel Maru was not born to the main room, he was recognized as the eldest son of Oda Nobunaga at birth, and nine times out of ten he would become Oda Nobunaga's heir. Now Oda Nobunaga is willing to send Wonder Maru to Kyoto as a hostage, which shows his sincerity.

What made Saito Yoshiryu even more shocked was that Oda Nobunaga not only sent his eldest son, but also sent his sister to be a pillow person, and now Date Masahiro's main room has not yet established a stepfamily after her death, who knows if this city princess has any accidents.

Saito Yoshiryu thought of Oda Nobunaga sending his eldest son, and he also thought of his own son-in-law, and immediately began to weigh the important impact that Oda Nobunaga might have on the political interests sought by Saito Yoshiryu after he took the lead and moved closer to Date Masahiro.

Obviously, the influences that Saito Yoshiryu could think of were very unfavorable to the Saito family, indicating that the best way for Saito Ryuxing to protect the family business in the future was more radical than Oda Nobunaga thought. Defeat before fighting is a crisis for Mino Saito. It is possible that Saito Ryuko will fall into the trap of Oda Nobunaga, and one day in the future, the Date family will turn a blind eye and watch Oda Nobunaga plot to seize Mino Province. This kind of thing is very likely to happen.

Yoshiryu Saito knew that there was not enough time left for him, and he had to come up with a countermeasure to reverse the situation. The best way he could think of was to entrust his son-in-law Saito Ryuxing to Zhengheng, so as to preserve the Saito family's foundation.

Saito Yoshiryu's mind quickly calmed down from shock and panic, and his eyes could not hide the excitement and uneasiness in his eyes, obviously he had recovered from the sudden blow, but he still couldn't make up his final decision, and was more worried about being rejected by Zhengheng.

Tuogu is a consensual thing, Lang has a concubine to be able to hit it off without suspense, Saito Yoshiryu has a mind, but after being rejected by Zhengheng, I am afraid that even the minimum relationship will be broken, and when the time comes, without Oda Nobunaga's action, the Mino Saito regime will have to collapse by itself.

An announcement came from outside: "Ichishiki Kitaro is here." ”

Saito Yoshiryu's current official name should be Isshiki Yoshiryu, and in order to avoid the stigma of killing his father, and at the same time to strengthen his rule, he changed his surname to Isshiki at the beginning of his tenure as Daimyo, a move that was approved by Ashikaga Yoshiki, the general of the Seiyi at the time. As for why he changed his surname to Isshiki, it had a very far-reaching ruling purpose.

First of all, the mother of Yoshiryu, Fukayoshino, is said to be the daughter of the Daimyo Ichishiki Yoshino of the Ashikaga Ichigo Tango clan, and Isshiki Yoshito served as the guardian of Owari Chita and Kaito Gun, which invisibly provided a subtle name of righteousness to Yoshiryu's crusade against the Oda family. Secondly, Yoshilong not only changed his own surname to Isshiki, but also changed his retainers Kuwabara, Ando, Higeno, and Takewaist to the surnames of the Isshiki clan, including Enaga, Iga, Clan, Nariyoshi, etc., and this collective change of surname not only consolidated his own retainers, but also improved his own status and reputation, and strengthened the connection between the family and the Muromachi Prince, which was a multi-pronged strategy. It was not until after Yoshiryu's death that the heir reverted to the surname Saito according to Yoshiryu's will.

When Saito Yoshiryu heard the arrival of his sister-in-law Kitaro, the corner of his eyes jumped, and he glanced at Ankokuji Huiqiong. He immediately thought of the idea of waiting a little to test it, but he quickly restrained himself, and without showing any expression, ordered his attendants to meet him.

Kitaro Saito, who had not yet shaved his forehead, had his dark hair hanging down in front of his forehead, and was dressed in an elegant casual suit with narrow sleeves and a thin purple band, and his piercing eyes and crimson lips were picturesque and distinct.

Saito Yoshiryu looked at Kitaro, with a loving look in his eyes, and his voice was very soft, and said: "Zen master, this is Kitaro Xiaoer, I am busy with official business, I haven't seen him for a long time, I didn't expect to grow so tall, it's time for a coming-of-age ceremony." ”

Ankokuji Huiqiong squinted her eyes and glanced at the visitor, and in her heart she defined the successor of the Saito family, but he was just an ordinary person's instrument. If he lived in a time of peace, as the head of the family and the head of a country, he would still be able to rely on the shadow of his father. But he didn't know how dangerous it was to rule a family and a country in the troubled times of the Warring States with the weight of such an ordinary person. This terrible danger does not only come from external enemies, but also from the outside world.

Hui Qiong of Anguo Temple nodded, looked back and said, "The little monk greets the young master." He said he was greeting, but in fact he just nodded, and there was no respect in his eyes.

Kitaro Saito nodded, glanced at Yoshiryu Saito, then knelt on the ground with his hands, and said, "It's called Kitaro Isshiki, please take care of me." ”

There was a hint of contempt in Ankokuji Huiqiong's eyes, you must know that Saito Kitaro is Saito Yoshiryu's sister-in-law, the future lord of Mino, Ankokuji Huiqiong is just a retainer and diplomatic monk of the Date family, but the latter wants to bow to him.

Saito Yoshiryu's eyes were full of sorrow, he never thought that his children would be so humble to submit to the strong, and said: "I don't even have any backbone, after I die, the Saito family's family business will definitely fail." Leaving aside whether the basis of the prophecy is ridiculous, history has proven the correctness of Saito's prophecy.

Kitaro's incompetence and ignorance strengthened Saito Yoshiryu's idea to find a solid backer for Kitaro before he died, and since Kitaro couldn't deter Mino's domestic and foreign groups, then find someone who could shock people's hearts.

Political struggle is brutal, and if you want to survive and are not tough enough, then you have to rely on the tough to make yourself look the same tough. In this way, it can deter careerists who are eyeing them, and make them understand that if they want to move themselves, they must first ask the forces behind them.

After seeing Kitaro's ignorance, Saito Yoshiryu finally made up his mind to find a backer for him. He looked at Huiqiong of Ankokuji Temple and said, "The Oda family sent hostages, and they will also send hostages in the future, and ask the Zen master to take care of the children." ”

Ankokuji Huiqiong never thought that Saito Yoshiryu would make such a big determination, you must know that Wonder Maru is just Oda Nobunaga's most favored son, not the only son, and there are three sons under Oda Nobunaga's knees: Yu Katsumaru, Cha Whisk Maru, and Sanchi Maru.

Ankokuji Huiqiong was also surprised, but thought that Saito Yoshiryu was terminally ill and would die soon. Saito Yoshiryu is making such a determination now, it is precisely because of the meaning of Toku, once he really dies violently, there will be turmoil in Mino's country, and it will not endanger Kitaro, who is a hostage. At that time, Kitaro will become an important chess piece, and the Date family will protect his safety and the survival of the Saito family by seizing the righteous name of Mino Province. He secretly praised himself, worthy of being the strategist of the Minong Kingdom.

Of course, Ankokuji Huiqiong couldn't make a decision privately, although he wanted to agree immediately, knowing that it was his unexpected joy, he immediately sent a letter back to Kyoto and asked Zhengheng if he would agree to Saito Yoshiryu's request.

After thinking about the trade-offs repeatedly, he returned to Ankokuji Huiqiong, agreeing with his analysis and prediction of the situation in Mino Province and the surrounding area, in order to ensure the safety of the Date family at the gateway to the eastern country, the stability of Mino and Owari is very important, but it is not possible to let the forces of one of them unify Mino and Owari. So for Saito Yoshiryu's proposal, Zhengheng's answer was yes. In this way, Minokuni will become the gateway to the Date family, defending against threats from the eastern country on the one hand, and keeping an eye on Oda Nobunaga on the other.

In the last part of the letter, Mashiro mentions his attitude towards the relationship between Mino and Owari, and that the ideal relationship is harmony but not harmony, and the degree of this should be grasped correctly. Zhengheng has only a few words, which seems to be general, but there are too many hidden things in it, which is enough for Anguo Temple Huiqiong to think about it.

But it is said that time is like an arrow, and in a blink of an eye, it is March in the spring, and the spring is infinitely beautiful.

Zhengheng galloped past a newly built castle, some cherry blossoms were fighting, some had begun to wither, and the breeze was blowing, and the sky was full of flowers. The days of spring are long and quiet, and they are extremely boring. It didn't hurt to enjoy the spring scenery, and he walked towards the new city under the escort of the guards, and the villagers in the vicinity fell to their knees and did not dare to look up, shivering.

The news of Zhengheng's arrival had already reached Xincheng, and a woman with a delicate face and elegant temperament smiled shyly, got up and ordered the maid to decorate her clothes and prepare to welcome people. He was dressed in a red gown in the confession, bright and glamorous, and very gorgeous.

The infinite charm is vividly displayed from the dress, and the charm makes everyone who sees it gradually defile, beyond the reach of the dust. The woman's delicate and refined appearance, gentle and virtuous temperament, coupled with gorgeous dresses and temples in the first light, is a moving beauty.

Zheng Heng smiled slightly, handed the horsewhip to the waiter, walked in, and said with a smile: "There are many trivial matters in Beijing, and it is a pity that I can't always accompany my wife." As he spoke, he had already arrived in front of the woman, hugged his shoulders, sniffed, and said, "It's so fragrant." ”

The woman muttered, but she didn't mean to refuse, but her face turned red all of a sudden, and she buried her head in Zhengheng's arms with a shy.

The garden is full of flowers and flourishing, and the cherry blossoms are especially gorgeous. The maids beside the woman couldn't help but adjust their postures, and then slowly retreated on their knees, leaving only Zhengheng and the woman in the courtyard, Zhengheng hugged the woman and enjoyed the scenery.

Zheng Heng praised: "Today's cherry blossoms are so gorgeous, only Ah Shi can compare." ”

At the end of February, Oda Nobunaga sent Aichi and Marvel Maru to Kyoto, and when she first saw Aichi, she was shocked and placed in this new castle built on the banks of the Yodo River, and was called Yododen or Lady Yododen.

Zheng Heng was like playing with his own doll, and rudely stroked it for a while and put down Ah Shi. Ah Shi's face was flushed, as if it was burning, and he hung his head and was silent. He smiled and said, "Ah Shi, where is the wonderful pill?" "Wonder Pill was only three years old, so he was handed over to Ah Shi to take care of him.

When Ah Shi heard the question of Wonder Pill, his face showed a slight softness, and he said, "The waiter is playing with him, do you want to call him to see it?" ”

Zheng Heng smiled slightly and said, "No, Ah Shi, do you know?" A few days ago, Minong's Saito Yoshiryu also sent his sister-in-law Kitaro to Kyoto, so that the feud between Saito Yoshiryu and your brother can finally be put aside. ”

Even if Aichi no longer knows about political affairs, he also knows the grievances and grievances between Mino and Owari, and her brother Oda Nobunaga was able to put aside his hatred and get along with Mino's Saito Yoshiryu, which was a great matter of great merit in her eyes, and a happy smile appeared on her face.

Zhengheng smiled, Ah Shi really didn't know the twists and turns, and said in his heart: "If Oda Nobunaga knew that Saito Yoshiryu was ill, I am afraid that he would be so angry that he would miss the best opportunity to seize Mino Country, hehe." ”

In fact, he doesn't have to be like this, Masahiro can know from the clues that Saito Yoshiryu is terminally ill, could it be that Oda Nobunaga, who is close to penetrate deeper, will not know anything, Oda Nobunaga knows about Saito Yoshiryu's illness, so he wants to use his sister and sister-in-law to confuse Masahiro, in order to achieve the ambition of Mino and Owari in one. However, Oda Nobunaga did not expect that Saito Yoshiryu would be so decisive, and after hearing about Oda Nobunaga's decision, he resolutely sent his only son, Saito Ryuko, to Kyoto.

Tozawa Baiyunsai came in a hurry, but was stopped by Kuroda Kanbei, and Zhengheng heard the noise and asked, "What's wrong?" The return was the arrival of Tozawa Baiyunsai.

Tozawa Baiyunzhai glanced at Jiaoying, who left in a hurry, and when he arrived in front of Zhengheng, he bowed and said, "Lord, Shihe Yicun is dead." ”

Shihe Yicun died, Zhengheng paused, and asked, "When is it?" He didn't expect that Shihe Yicun would die, you must know that Shihe Yicun was only thirty years old, and he and Miyoshi Shixiu turned their backs on Miyoshi Changqing and led the army back to Shikoku.

It turned out that due to the butterfly effect, after Shikawa Ichicun led the army to withdraw from Jinai, the battle for the unification of the Zanqi began, and it was smooth sailing, and with the help of repeated good rest, nearly 12,000 troops, the people of the Zanqi country were expected to surrender, and no one could stop them.

When Shohiro opened the Battle of Kamiraku, Miyoshi Minoru sent troops to the rescue at the request of Mototsumi Motoyama, the lord of Asakura Castle in Tosa Province, and Tokawa Ichikujin led an army of 8,000 to attack Tosa, and the two sides fought fiercely around Asakura Castle. Due to the absolute superiority in troops, Shihe Yicun took the lead in victory, and defeated and retreated from Changzong's country, forcing Changzong's countrymen to vomit blood, and died of illness on the way out. It is said that before he died, he called the next generation of family governors to his front and said: "My unfulfilled wish in my life, my son must kill this mountain and sacrifice it in front of my spirit." ”

When the relatives of Changzong and my department paid tribute to their father's relatives, they made an oath to take revenge, and led 500 mourning troops to bypass Chaocangzhuang and raid Shihe Yicun's main formation. Shihe Yicun was drinking and having fun at the time, and he did not expect that in the case of the death of the main general, he would be able to organize an army to attack his own formation, and besides, there were seven or eight thousand troops outside his main formation.

In a careless manner, Shihe fled in a fiasco, fell from a horse on the way and fell ill, and after returning to Shizawa City, his body became weakened, and finally the injection medicine failed, and he died of illness in early March. (To be continued.) )