What you see is a Japanese-style castle!

The castle, together with the surrounding walls and moats, was once an independent city, but now it is also a district of its own, maintaining the style of the ancient city: to enter the ancient city gate, to come out is to cross three bridges, under which are the tributaries of two large rivers.

In some places, the walls showed strong foundations, and now houses were built on them. The status of the tower is higher than that of the castle, which is equal to the battery that guards the castle. The city is surrounded by these two fortresses, so to be the master of the castle, the tower and the castle must be occupied together, and the tower cannot be controlled just by taking the castle.

Everyone really couldn't imagine that Ichiro Hirahara's home was such a fortress with both offense and defense. If a few cannons were placed on those turrets, and the city walls were full of soldiers, I am afraid that even if the Japanese army sent two brigades of troops and carried heavy weapons to attack, it would not be possible to capture this place in ten days and a half months.

The fort has never been used to defend against major attacks; The base of the wall was only five or six feet thick, and the tower was only a little building protruding from the wall. It can be seen that the age of its construction was almost the end of the feudal war.

It was a pretty pretty fortress, a rectangular building, with only one large room on each floor, and a small room in the four corners of the guard, and a guard at the back to protect the only staircase.

A small Buddhist hall has become lonely due to the collapse of the ancient houses adjoining it; Part of the moat had been silted, half of the surrounding turrets had collapsed, and the pond north of the former fortress had become a beautiful sloping grassland, with a small spring rippling in the middle.

The castle is built on a small hillside and is surrounded by greenery. The green is mixed with fiery red cherry blossoms, but due to the seasons, most of the cherry blossoms have withered, leaving only a lonely tree swaying in the warm wind.

Ichiro Hihara walked in front of everyone, he was like a general returning from a battle, walking on the old bluestone road with full glory and dazzling brilliance. But his back was so eager, like a child who had been away from home for a long time, eager to return to his mother's arms.

"What man, stop!" In the darkness, someone suddenly roared at the head of the castle. Then came the sound of the bolt of the gun, and it was clear that the people at the head of the city were very nervous.

"It's me, Ichiro Hirahara, open the door!"

Gao Dong and the others had never heard such a majestic voice from Ichiro Hihara, it was as if the emperor who reigned over the world was giving orders to his courtiers. Maybe everyone always treats this guy as a prisoner and forgets the noble temperament hidden in him, the incomparable aristocratic temperament.

"It's the young master who is back, quick, open the door, it's the young master who is back!" A low roar of excitement rang out from the top of the city.

Soon, the heavy door of the castle slowly opened from the inside, and a group of people quickly ran out from the inside.

Drawbridges have long since become ornaments, and in this age of far from cold weapons, no one has to pull the heavy noose every time the door is opened. The people in the castle stepped on the drawbridge and quickly came to Hirahara Ichiro, and as soon as they got close, they all knelt down and bowed respectfully to Hirahara Ichiro.

This surprised Gao Dong and others even more, and this kind of ritual of kneeling ceased to exist after the end of China's feudal era. I didn't expect that in this small Japan, a group of people wearing modern clothes would practice such etiquette, which has to be shocking.

Ichiro Hihara waved his hand lightly and said arrogantly, "Get up!" ”

Only then did a group of people dare to get up from the ground, all of them wearing pale red suits, and their bodies are armed all over their bodies. It seems that it should be the Plain family's own guard clothing, which is completely different from the Japanese army.

The first person said respectfully to Ichiro Hirahara: "Young master, you are finally back, and the master is thinking about you every day!" What, is the war over in China? ”

Ichiro Hihara looked back at Gao Dong, smiled and said, "Take me to see my father, I have a lot to say to him!" ”

At this time, the guards of the Hirahara family saw Gao Dong and the others behind Hirahara Ichiro clearly. Their strange costumes and weapons immediately aroused the vigilance of the guards, as they had never seen a soldier dressed like this.

"Also, the news of my return must be kept in absolute secrecy. Remember, we never appeared, Ichiro Hirahara, who died on the battlefields of China! Ichiro Hihara smiled and patted the stunned guard and strode in.

Gao Dong took a deep look at this ancient castle, which would be their first stop in Japan. Without any hesitation, he took all his men and followed Ichiro Hihara into this ancient castle.

The gates of the castle were then slammed shut, and muffled shouts filled the city. Obviously, Ichiro Hirara's order worked, and the castle had become two worlds from the outside world in an instant, and a large number of guards poured into the castle to guard the castle tightly.

"That person's name is Pingyuantai, and he is our retainer, because his ancestors have military exploits, so he is given the surname Pingyuan! He's very loyal, and the news of our arrival here will be kept completely confidential. Don't worry, Ichiro Hihara has died in China, and you've never been to Japan. Here, it's absolutely safe! Ichiro Hihara explained as he walked!

"Here's your family's property?" Tang Wei opened his mouth wide in surprise: "Your family shouldn't have been a prince or something before, right?" Don't you want to be so awesome! ”

Ichiro Hihara said with a smile, "We are from a samurai family, and we have been the most important retainers of the daimyo family since the Warring States period. This castle used to belong to the Daimyo. However, no sooner had the castle been established than the daimyo was defeated and died. My ancestors were obedient to the shogunate at the time, so they got this castle as a reward! Here, there are two other families like us, we are not a big family! ”

Tang Wei said enviously: "I am so envious that a family can live in such a big castle without a good family." ”

He really wanted to say that if your house is placed in the modern era where he is, and it is casually placed in the fourth and fifth ring roads of the capital, it will also be priceless, because this is originally a city.

Entering the castle, Ichiro Hihara led the group straight inside. Compared to the heavily guarded outside the castle, the castle was much quieter. From a long distance, I saw a respectful servant standing by the road, bowing respectfully to Ichiro Hirahara.

They are like signposts, pointing the way. Ichiro Hirahara knew that at the end of these signs was where his father was.

At the end of a long corridor is a traditional Japanese sliding door. Two servant-like waiters were waiting respectfully, and they gently opened the door, letting in a faint light.

Ichiro Hihara actually trembled at this moment, but he still regained his composure as quickly as he could. Dressed up, he strode into the house.

Gao Dong asked everyone to put away the guns, after all, he was going to the owner here, and it was very rude to go to see him with a weapon. Although the other party is Japanese, but Chinese, it is very polite.

"Father!"

Entering the house, Ichiro Hihara couldn't hold back any longer, and knelt down with a pop. Gao Dong followed closely behind him, and the face of an old man appeared in front of Gao Dong.

It was an old man, who looked to be at least seventy years old. The skin on his face was full of wrinkles, like the bark of an old tree that was about to fall off.

But he sat there like a bronze bell, and his straight waist made it clear at a glance that he was an old soldier. Especially the eyes that bloom brightly, revealing the shrewdness of this person all the time.

"Is it Ichiro?" The old man looked lovingly at Ichiro Hirahara, who was kneeling in front of him: "You, you're back!" ”

"Father, I'm back!" Ichiro Hihara kowtowed to the old man vigorously, and his sincere feelings were overflowing.

"It's good to come back, it's good to come back."

The old man didn't say much, but Gao Dong could see tears flashing in his eyes. This is probably the father, their love will always be as deep as the mountains and as vast as the sea. But when it is expressed, it is always like an iceberg, closing most of the love!

At this time, the old man's eyes looked at Gao Dong and his party. In fact, he had noticed Gao Dong and them a long time ago, and the reason why he said so little to Ichiro Hihara was precisely because of the presence of outsiders.

The kind father's love was instantly restrained, and the old man nodded calmly to Gao Dong: "Mr. Gao, what a blessing, I didn't expect to meet the famous Chinese generals in Japan who shocked all the imperial army." In this life, it is not in vain! ”

Gao Dong's whole body was shocked, not only him, but also the people who came with him all looked nervous. Jensen had even pulled out his pistol and pointed it coldly at the old man.

Ichiro Hihara raised his head in the same shock, staring at his father blankly, not knowing what to say for a while.

"You know me?" Gao Dong's eyes burst with intense murderous intent.

Their visit to Japan is a top secret, and only a few people know about it. But this old man revealed Gao Dong's identity with one word, and whoever changed would have a killing intent to come out. You must know that Gao Dong's trip is related to the trend of future wars, and there is absolutely no room for mistakes, so how can you allow secrets to be leaked.

"Although I am in Japan, I have long heard of the name of Gao Dong. You have killed so many so-called famous generals in the imperial army, I don't think I can do it! The old man smiled slightly, as if there was a barrier in front of him, automatically blocking all the murderous aura that burst towards him.

"I mean, how did you know it was me standing in front of you?" Gao Dong's murderous aura is getting heavier and heavier.

"Quite simply, my son has been declared a martyr by the military. And his last battle was fought in China and the Southern Army of the People's Liberation Army, and the commander of his army was called ****, He Long! But there is a very powerful character hidden in the Southern Army, and he is also the commander of the Sky Wolf Commando Team, a special operations force. ”

The old man said lightly: "You have wiped out the special combat team of our entire Japanese army, at this time, my son suddenly returned from the dead, followed by a group of strangely equipped people." It's not hard to guess that you must be Gao Dong. ”

The old man bent down slightly to Gao Dong, and said with a smile: "Contemptible Plains Yishan, please give me a lot of advice!" ”