Okazaki Castle, Matsudaira Ieyasu never thought that Ishikawa Shumasa would come back shortly after leaving, and he also brought Imagawa Shin directly over. The pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info is also simple to say, Ishikawa Shumasa met Imagawa Shima on his way to Enoe, and after learning his purpose, he immediately took him to Mikawa.

"Your Highness Imagawa, what are you ......" Matsudaira Ieyasu asked with some hesitation, although he could guess the true purpose of the Imagawa clan, he still couldn't believe it, you must know that in his memory, the Imagawa clan was really a very arrogant person. Although Imagawa was very kind when he went to worship Shouguini on behalf of the Oda family in the past, that did not change Matsudaira Ieyasu's impression.

"Matsudaira-sama...... No! Ieyasu, we are also brothers, and in the future, I hope that you can help the family more...... "Imagawa said with a chuckle.

Hearing this, Matsudaira Ieyasu hurriedly responded, "Brother, what do you say, when you were in Junfu in the past, you have been deeply cared for and educated by your brother, father-in-law and teachers, if there is a place where you can help, please just say it!" ”

Tsk, although it was said politely, Matsudaira Ieyasu did not refuse Imagawa Shin's behavior of climbing relationships. In addition to the fact that they are indeed such a relationship, the Imagawa clan's words also directly expressed their attitude, if the Imagawa clan returned to Enoe out of anger because of Matsudaira Ieyasu's refusal, then Matsudaira Ieyasu's previous plans would not all be in vain?

Imagawa is really satisfied with Matsudaira Ieyasu's attitude, although even if Matsudaira Ieyasu gives him a score, he will not be angry and leave, but being able to get Matsudaira Ieyasu's words obviously makes the unwillingness and shame in his heart a little lower.

The two talked casually, and after learning that Takeda Shingen had sent Yama Prefecture Masakai to lead an army of 5,000 to prepare for an invasion of Enoe, Matsudaira Ieyasu immediately ordered Sakai Tadaji to lead an army of 5,000 to Enoe immediately. Immediately, Matsudaira Ieyasu personally accompanied Imagawa Shin and his party to Gifu Castle.

Two days later, the group officially arrived at Gifu Castle.

"Huh?" Matsudaira Ieyasu looked in the direction of the castle tower and said strangely, "Yoshinobu-sama is here too?" ”

Hearing this, the Imagawa clan looked over, but saw a huge black horse standing quietly at the entrance of the castle tower. Needless to say, Imagawa really recognized this horse, Oda Yoshinobu's mount, Kuromaru. Well, while Oda Yoshinobu's fame spread all over the world, his weapons and mounts also resounded all over the world. Almost anyone who has never seen these can recognize them instantly, and just like their owners, Oda Yoshinobu's weapons and mounts are so unique in appearance.

"Is there anything strange about Yoshinobu-sama coming here?" Imagawa asked as if unintentionally. Belch...... This kid has now completely lowered his identity, and I have to say that the Imagawa clan is really sincere, and he can't see that he is forced to be helpless.

Hearing this, Matsudaira Ieyasu didn't think much about it, "Yes, the Lord has ordered Lord Yoshinobu to be responsible for suppressing Nagashima for a long time, and it's only been a few days......"

"Maybe there's something wrong? After all, the Long Island Sect is known as 100,000 believers. Imagawa really thought about it and said. Although the Imagawa clan really recognized the bravery of Oda Yoshinobu and the strength of the troops under his command, the few days of hard work to suppress Nagashima Ichigan, who had 100,000 men? Imagawa's imagination is not really that rich.

When the group walked to the door, they saw Oda Nobunaga's surname Katsumaru, who was the second son of Mori Kosei and was only 10 years old this year. After Mori's death, Oda Nobunaga not only let Mori inherit Mori's territory and entrust him with important tasks, but also adopted Katsumaru as a small surname. By the way, Moriko's three-year-old Miko Ranmaru was sent to Azuchi Academy.

"Your Highness Imagawa, Lord Matsudaira, please go this way." Katsumaru said respectfully.

Following Katsumaru, they came to the room where Oda Nobunaga was, and then saw Oda Nobunaga glaring at Oda Yoshinobu with a dissatisfied face, but Oda Yoshinobu was smoking a cigar with a nonchalant face.

Seeing this, the Imagawa clan immediately made up his mind in his heart that he must have a good relationship with Oda Yoshinobu in the future. He has long known that Oda Yoshinobu's status in the Oda family is very unusual, after all, Oda Yoshinobu is known as His Royal Highness Shura by the people of the world, although this title has its unparalleled martial arts, but obviously, as a retainer, having such a title will more or less attract the dissatisfaction of the lord. And the merits established by Oda Yoshinobu, if it were replaced by an ordinary monarch, even if there was no knot, it would be a little unhappy, after all, the merit of the lord is not a term only in the Ming Kingdom.

Just seeing this kind of scene, Imagawa Shin has a new understanding of the relationship between Oda Nobunaga and Oda Yoshinobu. After all, if there is not a very deep affection, it is absolutely impossible for this situation to occur between the monarch and the retainers. "It seems that Hayakawa and Oda Yoshinobu have a good relationship?" Imagawa thought to himself.

After greeting each other, the Imagawa clan said his intentions bluntly, "Your Highness Oda, in order to show your sincerity, you are willing to stay in Gifu Castle as a hostage of your eldest son, Mimaru!" Imagawa said in a respectful voice. And with his words, a young man behind him respectfully saluted Oda Nobunaga.

"Oh? Mimaru? How old is this year? Oda Nobunaga looked at Mimaru and smiled when he heard this, but he didn't know why, his smile made Oda Yoshinobu feel a little weird.

"I'm 7 years old." Mimaru said respectfully.

"7 years old~" Oda Nobunaga muttered in a meaningful tone, Imagawa really didn't think anything about it, but Oda Yoshinobu on the side was cold in his heart, because he saw Oda Nobunaga give him a very hidden gesture. And the gesture was simple, Oda Nobunaga stretched out a finger, well, not the middle finger, and shook it gently.

After the gesture, Oda Nobunaga looked at the Imagawa clan and smiled, "There is no need for hostages or anything, the Imagawa family is willing to join the family, that is the honor of the family!" As he spoke, Oda Nobunaga turned his head to look at Mimaru and smiled, "Presumably, His Highness Imagawa has also heard of the Azuchi Academy opened by the family, so if you can, let Mimaru go there to study." ”

Hearing this, Imagawa Shin bowed to the ground again, "Thank you Oda...... Thank you, Lord! This sentence, he said it sincerely, after all, as a hostage, the misery of it naturally goes without saying, and Azuchi Academy, he has admired the name for a long time, especially among them, there are four teachers from the Ming Kingdom, it is said that the Emperor of the Ming Kingdom gave it to the Oda family, this kind of person, even the Imagawa clan really can't help but want to learn from it.