The Taishou of the three kingdoms of Sunfu, Enoe, and Mikawa, Imagawa Osabu Daisuke Yoshimoto, under the surprise attack of Oda Nobunaga's tactics similar to the wild samurai, bit one of Kizo Shigetada's fingers, and disappeared into the Taraku Sasa.

"The rank of Imagawa General was taken down by my Kizo Shigetada."

The sound seemed to beckon to a thunderstorm, causing the wind and rain to gradually weaken.

Of course, it was not possible to withdraw troops immediately at this time. It was like an avalanche in this narrow room, and everyone was in a ball and chased after each other. News of the death of the commander-in-chief, Yoshimoto Imagawa, began to spread. At this time, the number of dead and wounded had reached 2,500, of which the troops led by Matsui Munobu suffered heavy casualties, and only more than ten people survived.

When these survivors learned the news of Imagawa Yoshimoto's death, they were at a loss. And they also knew that it was because Imagawa Yoshimoto stopped the sedan chair in Tarakusa. This Tianle narrow room is only a small basin of 15,000 or 6,000 square meters, and the five cadres army is stuck there, and it is attacked like a small taro, and the army is crushed.

This is a great irony. If Imagawa Yoshimoto didn't stop the sedan chair here and went directly to Odaka Castle, then the history of Oda Nobunaga and the history of Imagawa Yoshimoto, no! I am afraid that the history of Japan will have to be rewritten. However, a qiē is over.

"That's it! Stop chasing those deserters, let's go to Mt. Mami first!" After chasing the enemy out of Tsukasama, Oda Nobunaga rode back to Ma-Yoneyama, near the village of Osawa. At this time, the triumphant song began to play.

I am afraid that by this time, Oda Nobunaga's retainers will know the greatness of the lord.

"Oh!"

"Oh!"

"Oh!"

Cheers rang out everywhere. At this time, there was another blue sky above their heads. The leaves of Mt. Mame seem to have been washed, and they look exceptionally clear. Oda Nobunaga is testing Imagawa Yoshimoto's rank and Kizo Shigetada's hand.

At this time, a man was carried in on a stretcher, and he first pointed a gun at Hattori Koheita, who was seriously injured by Imagawa Yoshimoto. And Xiao Heitai sat on the board. There is also an iron pocket of Matsukura Township Yoshihiro taken from Imagawa Yoshimoto, as well as a two-foot-six-inch Sozo left text. The loot was also brought over.

After Oda Nobunaga checked the equipment, he glared at Imagawa Yoshimoto's head again, as if he was about to pierce it:

"Hahaha......" he laughed loudly, "blackened his teeth, drew his eyebrows, and bit people's fingers!" I'll use a big knife to put you on the head. ”

Then, Oda Nobunaga continued to shout:

"Kizo Shigeloya!"

"Lord!" Kizo Shigashi walked through the haystack in mud.

"You are the number one contributor today. Because you told me that Yoshimoto Imagawa's sedan chair stayed in the narrow room of the field. And it was you who won Yoshimoto Imagawa. ”

"Yes......" Kizo Shigetada blinked, looking around. Naturally, everyone around him also agreed with the decision of Lord Oda Nobunaga. In any case, it should be regarded as the first hero to obtain the enemy's general-level wooden building Shigeloya.

"Next up is Hattori Koheita."

When Hattori Koheita heard this, he immediately got up and saluted, but was stopped by Oda Nobunaga:

"You don't need to move, you have to heal well, you are the second hero today. Look at you usually very cowardly. I didn't expect you to have any skills, and you actually pointed a gun at him first. ”

"Yes......"

"The third is that all the heroes who participated in this battle will be praised one by one when they return to the city. Okay, today, while there is still sunshine, we will return to the temple of Atsuta as a whole team, and report the news of our victory, so that the people can rest assured, we will carry the level of Yiyuan into Cheongju City, okay! Hurry out. ”

"Yes!"

Thereupon. As usual, Oda Nobunaga waved his whip and commanded like a fish on a springboard.

"Shigetada, Fujiyoshiro. Go in the forefront, and I will give you the great sword and the iron garment that I have taken. ”

Later, the broadsword was sharpened to two feet, one inch and five minutes. "—The sword held by Yoshigen when he was captured on the 19th day of the fifth month of the third year of Yongroku (152o)."

In the middle of the knife is engraved the text above, which was engraved by Oda Owari Mamoru Oda Nobunaga, and it is also to commemorate his favorite Sozozo script. In fact, the reason why this knife fell into the hands of Imagawa Yoshimoto. It was a famous sword given by the Takeda family when Takeda Shingen's sister got married.

Leading the way in the front of the troops is. The broadsword is inserted with the Yoshigen-class Oda Nobunaga. Next is the wooden Shigetada who holds the left text of Sosan. The second was Kinoshita Toyoshiro, who had been holding the reins all day today, and he followed behind on a horse in a glittering iron jacket from Matsukura Township......

And a little earlier, before the storm, the city of Ajubi welcomed a strange guest, and the whole city was suddenly plunged into a tumult and panic. The guest only brought a dozen riders to the gate, and he didn't tell his name, but said that he wanted to see Kuroku Takeuchi of the Kumatsu family.

Although Oda Nobunaga did not send the Hisamatsu family to battle, but the close proximity of Otaka Castle and the passage between Akubi Castle and Kiyosu were cut off, and the enemy could attack at any time, so Takeuchi Kurokuchi guarded the castle tower in military uniform.

"He said that if you met, you would know who he was." Could it be a secret envoy sent by Qingzhou? After hearing the soldier's report, Takeuchi Kuroku walked out of the city in confusion. The visitor had already dismounted and was gazing at the towering Dongun-in Honka-in Honka.

"I'm Kuroku Takeuchi, where is your Excellency from?" Kuroku Takeuchi said as he walked over.

The visiting young samurai turned his head calmly. "Ah...... You are ......" Seeing the round face, ruddy lips, and plump ears of the visitor, Takeuchi Kuroku couldn't help but exclaim.

The visitor smiled slightly: "I am just passing by here, not the Matsudaira Tibetan...... I want to take a break in your city, and I can go in alone. ”

Kuroku Takeuchi nodded in a panic, "Oh? It's just a ...... Passerby. How glad Madame must be. I'll report it right away. Please wait. "Ever since Takechiyo went to Sunfu Province, Takeuchi Hisaku hasn't seen him again. But at the time of Atsuta. Kuroku Takeuchi often brought him clothes and snacks. His broad forehead and flushed cheeks remained unchanged.

Kuroku Takeuchi shouted in the courtyard of the large bedroom, "Madam, there is a ......distinguished guest," and before he could finish speaking, he was already choked up.

"Guest?" Yu Da just gave birth to her youngest son, Changfumaru, this year. She heard Kuroku Takeuchi's shout and gently pushed Nagasukumaru, who was breastfeeding, away from her chest. Seeing Takeuchi Hisakuroku's abnormal expression, Yu Da's heart suddenly tightened.

"Could it be ...... from Datakao City?"

"Shhhh......h......h

Yu Da nodded, his whole body trembling. The Matsudaira Tibetan Samoto Yasusu, who occupied the castle of Otaka, was an enemy general, and it was impossible for him to openly ask to enter Akubi Castle. So even if his son Matsudaira Motoyasu really comes, he must not make a noise. Otherwise, it will bring disaster to Matsudaira Motoyasu.

"Bring them in quickly, and do not neglect them. I'll immediately go and tell Sù Satomoru about it. "Yu Da is like in a dream. Matsudaira Motoyasu attacked Marone last night, and at dawn today, he succeeded in capturing the fortress. And kill the guard general Sakuma University Morishige. His perfect tactics became famous for a while, and of course spread to the city of Ajubi.

After capturing Marune, Matsudaira Motoyasu took the place of Uden Cho to defend Otaka Castle and prepare for the next battle...... But at this time, he actually took time out of the war and visited the city of Ajiubi directly. Her chest hurt and her whole body was hot, and she didn't even know how she got to her husband's tent in front of the armory.

Kumatsu Sado Mamoru Kumatsu Sado Marutoshi Katsu knew that Matsudaira Motoyasu was visiting, and he couldn't believe it. "Really?" His eyes widened. A shocked expression appeared on his face.

Yu Da thought that Jiusong was wary of Yuanyasu, so he cautiously asked, "My lord, do you want to meet him?" ”

"Oh. Of course! He slapped his chest with a military fan, "The Matsudaira family and the Kumatsu family have a lot of connections. It's better that I don't go there right away, you should have a lot to say to your child. I'll prepare the banquet right away. And you can talk about the love of mother and child...... Saburo Taro, Genzaburo, and Chofukumaru are half-brothers with him, so let them meet. Do you understand? Yu Da's eyes blurred with tears. Husband Kumatsu Sado Mamoru Toshikatsu is not the kind of heroic martial arts hero, but from him, people can really feel the warm humanity.

"This guest means more than just to you. To me Kumatsu Sado Mamoru Toshikatsu, to the children. It's all very important. ”

"I see. So, I went to the inner courtyard study. ”

"Be sure to treat him well, even though we don't have much to entertain at home."

Yu Daxian returned to his room and called the three children. The eldest son, Saburo Taro, is twelve years old and is about to hold a ceremony for the first costume; Genzaburo is seven years old; Chofukumaru is less than a year old. After the children were dressed neatly, Yu Da instructed the nurse of Changfukumaru: "When I call someone to deliver the message, bring the three children over." After giving the order, she walked alone to the study in the inner court. The study, which was built after Yu Da got married, is dotted with pine trees and rocks, and there is a quiet bamboo forest in the corner of the courtyard.

Yu Da deliberately walked around the outer corridor, so that her son could feel that his mother was getting closer to him little by little.

In the study, Matsudaira Motoyasu sat quietly. There were no attendants around. He and Kuroku Takeuchi shook their fans and sat opposite each other.

"Welcome. I'm an insider of Mamoru Kumatsu Satomoru. Yu Da tried to control the excitement in his heart and sat down at the entrance. Although Matsudaira Motoyasu has not yet entered Okazaki Castle, the status of the Matsudaira family and the Kumatsu family is still far from the same.

Matsudaira Motoyasu and Yu Da raised their heads and looked at each other. Yuda's eyes moistened, and Matsudaira Motoyasu's eyes were filled with a deep smile. He suddenly got up, walked past Kuroku Takeuchi, went straight to Yu Da, and grabbed her hand. "It's not convenient to talk here." He whispered, and then sat down beside his mother.

"There is a fate in this life......" Matsudaira Motoyasu stared at Yu Da and couldn't help but burst into tears, "Since I came into the world, I have been taken care of by you. Yuanyasu didn't dare to forget jì for a day. (At the beginning, Matsudaira Motoyasu's father, Matsudaira Hirotada, and the Matsudaira family were subordinate to the Imagawa family, and Matsudaira Motoyasu's mother, Yu Dai's family, also belonged to the Imagawa family, but with the death of Yudaira's father and his brother succeeded to the family governor, his brother took the family to the Oda family, so because the couple did not belong to the same camp and were still hostile camps, under the pressure of the Imagawa family and the arrangement of Yu Dai's brother, Yu Da had to remarry to the Kumatsu family subordinate to the Oda family, and Matsudaira Motoyasu and his mother Yu Da separated from mother and son).

Yu Da wanted to laugh. At the age of three, he was forced to leave his mother's son. Right in front of you. From the age of six until now, this son has been living a hostage life. Yu's only hope in his freshman year is to meet him again. And now, her son, who she had been thinking about day and night, was smiling and grabbing her hand. The contours of the face, the eyes. They are all similar to his maternal grandfather Mizuno Tadamasa, even the hands that grabbed his mother and the fingernails are so similar.

"It's nice to see you......" Matsudaira Motoyasu seems to be a man, full of masculinity, but his hands are very soft and warm. General Yu kept that feeling in his heart, and gently shook off his hand, "It's a time of war." There is nothing good to entertain you, so please rest well in the humble house. ”

"Thank you. Mrs. Kamihara often mentions you. Say you're a heroine. Matsudaira Motoyasu covered his face with a fan, secretly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, and smiled again.

The statement of "heroine among women" is a little blunt, as if Yu Da is a heroic person. But when I saw it today, the mother in front of me had a soft voice, delicate skin, and a docile temperament. Undoubtedly, this should be a mother who never gets angry. Today, the son is too old to accept his mother's hug, and the mother is not old enough to accept her son's embrace.

"I heard that I was only three years old when you left Okazaki Castle."

"Yes. You were chubby and being held. Take me all the way outside the city gates, and you probably don't remember. ”

Matsudaira Motoyasu nodded: "Yes." Every time I heard my aunt and grandmother mention it, I couldn't hold back my tears. ”

"Oh...... A qiē as if it was yesterday. But you've grown into a mighty general. ”

The maids came in with tea and snacks. Matsudaira Motoyasu suddenly regretted it. I didn't bring any gifts to my mother.

"You have a baby?" Yu Da wanted to ask about Yuanyasu's child, her grandson.

Matsudaira Motoyasu couldn't help frowning. "They all grow well, stay in Junfu." He replied vaguely, easily changing the subject, "I heard that I have a few more brothers." ”

"Yes. They've all changed their clothes and are waiting to see you. ”

"I'd love to meet them. Can you let me see me? ”

"Good. Bring them here. Kuroku Takeuchi left in response, leaving only the mother and son in the room.

"Takechiyo ......"

"Not Chiyo Take. It's Motoyasu. ”

"No, it's Chiyo Take...... When you were born. There are all kinds of auspicious signs, and you will definitely become Japan's number one military general...... Able to build great feats. ”

Matsudaira Motoyasu looked at his mother in surprise. Her soft and docile expression just now vanished, reminding him of the strong Lady Kamihara. His expression also became stern, and he nodded solemnly.

The dark clouds that hung over Tian Lewa drifted to the valley of Ajiubi City at this moment, dropping large drops of raindrops. Matsudaira Motoyasu heard the footsteps of children in the middle of the rain.

Although Matsudaira Motoyasu has two half-brothers in Okazaki, one is a monk and the other is sick, and he is actually very lonely. However, more than these, Matsudaira Motoyasu is more concerned about his wife and children who stay in Sunfu. If the expedition is won, the children may have escaped, but if they fail, what will be their fate? The feeling of loneliness prompted Matsudaira Motoyasu to come to visit his mother. He was very affectionate to the three half-brothers born to Yu Da, and it was also because of the loneliness in his heart.

"Come, come in and meet the guests." Yu loud voice soft. At her urging, the three children came in one by one and sat down in front of Matsudaira Motoyasu.

"Oh!" Matsudaira Motoyasu couldn't help but cry out. Probably because the children are like their mothers, the child at the front is exactly the same as Motoyasu when he was a teenager. No, the second child is similar. The third child was still in swaddling clothes, held by a nursing mother.

"My name is Saburo Taro, please take care of me."

"My name is Genzaburo, please take care of ......"

"This is Chofukumaru." When the nurse held the infant child and bowed her head, Yu Da interjected.

"Saburo Taro, come here." Matsudaira Motoyasu regretted that he didn't bring a gift, so he had to call the older Saburo Taro first, grab a handful of snacks, and put them in his hand.

"Are you Genzaburo? How old are you? ”

"Seven years old."

"That's good." When Genzaburo left with the snacks in his hand, Matsudaira Motoyasu stretched out his hand into the nurse's arms, "Chofukumaru." I hug. The nurse looked at Yu Da and handed the baby to Matsudaira Motoyasu. Dressed in a baby dress with white silk and blue edges, and dangling two small fists in swaddling clothes, Nagafukumaru looked at Matsudaira Motoyasu and turned his gaze to the roof.

Matsudaira Motoyasu's body trembled suddenly: how similar this child is to Chiyo Take, who stayed in Sunfu! Blood is thicker than water! With this emotion. He couldn't help but wonder if he could reunite with his son Chiyo Take. My mother has been looking forward to seeing her for 16 years before she finally sees herself, will she and Takechiyo also face that cruel fate? "What a good boy!" Matsudaira Motoyasu said that he didn't say that Chofukumaru and Takechiyo were very similar.

"Which one is more like Motoyasu when he was a child?" Matsudaira Motoyasu asked his mother with a smile. Hand the Chofuku pill to the nursing mother.

"It's more like Changfumaru."

"Oh, Chofukumaru?" Matsudaira Motoyasu let out a long breath.

"It's raining so hard. It was as if the wind was blowing in the bamboo forest. Kumatsu Sado Mori Kumatsu Sado Mori Kumatsu Sado Mori Toshikatsu, who was already preparing for the banquet, was wearing armor and walked in as he spoke.

Kumatsu Sado Mamoru Toshikatsu looked at Matsudaira Motoyasu. For the Kumatsu family, Matsudaira Motoyasu is the lord of the Matsudaira family, which is not important, the important thing is that he relied on his own strength on the expedition. It has won the appreciation of the world and has become a topic of conversation. I've heard that there are even comparisons. Matsudaira Motoyasu and his grandfather Matsudaira Kiyoyasu, who is bigger.

"They are all related to Your Excellency, please take care of them."

Matsudaira Motoyasu heard Hisamatsu mention the three children, and nodded heavily: "The time has come to work together." Of course, the three children can also have the surname Matsudaira. Anyway, I don't have many brothers. "The clouds have not yet lifted. With such a pouring rain, the main force of Imagawa Yoshimoto could not advance. Even so, if Imagawa Yoshimoto really came, it would be impossible for the Hisamatsu family to give up the castle.

"It's not sunny for a while. It just gave me a break. Before long, the rain finally thinned out, and Matsudaira Motoyasu left Akubi Castle. Yu Dai and Sado Mamoru sent him outside the city gates.

Parting in troubled times, no one knows if they can meet again. Matsudaira Motoyasu rode straight to the post road, he turned his head frequently on horseback, and waved his hand vigorously: "There will be a period later......"

Around unitary time. The rain finally stopped. But the clouds had not yet dispersed, and the heavens and the earth were dark. Yu Da returned to his room and told the children many stories about Matsudaira Motoyasu. When it comes to Matsudaira Motoyasu and Nagafukumaru when they were young, they look very similar. Saburo Taro and Genzaburo both came over deliberately and looked at Chofukumaru carefully.

As he approached, Sado Kumatsu suddenly hurried in with a pale face. "Madame, please don't be shocked!" He even forgot that the children were still here, and rushed out, "Imagawa Yoshimoto was killed by Oda Nobu-sama!" ”

"What?" In his freshman year, he couldn't understand the meaning of this sentence. "Imagawa Yoshimoto......" she asked suspiciously. It's true? ”

"There is no doubt about it. I heard that Oda Nobunaga had already carried the rank of Imagawa Yoshimoto, and the horse withdrew to Kiyosu Castle...... This is what the briefers saw with their own eyes. There will be no fakes. ”

"Unbelievable! Where did the decisive battle take place? ”

"The area from Tian Lewa to the barrel narrow, it has become a sea of blood, and all the five thousand troops of Yiyuan have been killed."

"So...... And what about the big high city? ”

"That's what I'm worried about. The lord carried the rank of Imagawa Yoshimoto and returned to Kiyosu Castle. But according to his temper, tonight or tomorrow morning, he will definitely take advantage of the situation......"

Hisamatsu stopped suddenly, and it suddenly occurred to him that Matsudaira Motoyasu, who was guarding Otaka Castle, had just left from here. Yu Da couldn't help but tears in his eyes. This victory was great news for the Oda family, but it could have put Matsudaira Motoyasu to death. If the Oda family's army is overwhelmed, even the ghosts and gods will not be able to defend that strange small town.

"Your Excellency!" Yu Da's eyes were full of tears, and his voice was miserable, which made people's hearts cut like knives. "My lord! I've been looking forward to seeing my child for sixteen years, so please don't blame me. ”

"How can I blame you? When we don't know anything, the winner is decided. I also feel like I'm in a dream, and I don't know what to do. ”

"My lord! I have an idea, so I beg your pardon. ”

"It's okay, please speak. He is your son, even for the sake of the Kumatsu family, and I don't expect him to ......."

"In that case, please let Takeuchi Kuroku return to Kiyosu Castle immediately."

Kuroku Takeuchi...... What do you mean? ”

"Let's just say that Matsudaira Motoyasu of Dataka Castle will never disobey Lord Kiyosu after his mother's earnest persuasion."

"Oh!" Kumatsu Sado Mamoru Toshikatsu slapped his thigh violently, "Tell Oda-sama not to attack Odakajo." ”

"Yes. Here, let Yuankang abandon the city. There is no other way. ”

Kumatsu Sado Mori Toshikatsu nodded, and immediately turned around and ran out.

Yu Dazhong closed his eyes again, trying to adjust his chaotic breathing. A qiē is fate! She had never been more flustered. She never dreamed of it. Yoshimoto Imagawa, who ruled the Suruga, Enoe, and Mikawa regions, and seemed destined to enjoy glory and wealth forever, is now in a different place. Blends in with the earth......

Imagawa Yoshimoto asked his close ministers to call him Sunfu-sama instead of being called a master...... His pride and luxury have become Nanke's dream. There is nothing more sad and damning for a woman than war.

The troubled times completely destroyed the stability of Suruga, Enoe, and Mikawa provinces, and threw them into an even more tragic and angry wave. Who will gain the power in the future, and what will be the fortune? Of course, Yu Da can't predict it, but she has to do her best to make sure that she doesn't travel when dealing with things. At the very least, let your bloodline survive in the world.

"Mother, what happened?" Genzaburo saw his parents' unusual expressions and actions. Asked curiously.

Yu Da was silent for a moment, then turned his head and said, "Call Hirano Kuzo." "She can no longer rely entirely on her husband Sado Mamoru Kumatsu, she has to use her talents to save her family and children. lest they be overwhelmed by this furious wave.

Chofukumaru's nurse called Hirano Kuzo. The news of Yoshimoto Imagawa's killing has spread throughout Akubi Castle, and people's eyes have changed. Hisazo Hisano is already an old minister, and he used to go to Atsuta with Takeuchi Hisaku to visit Motoyasu. He bowed at the entrance and saluted: "Madam, something is wrong. ”

"You're going to Kariya right away." Yu Dao, "Tell sù Shimono Mori, don't attack Dataka Castle." Instead of letting his uncles and nephews kill each other, it is better to let Motoyasu retreat from Dataka City early...... It would be best if Motoyasu could withdraw to Okazaki Castle. Please! You must tell Sù Shimono Mori-sama not to shed blood needlessly. "Yu Da at this time. has completely put aside her soft temperament, like a heroine in troubled times, and her tone is irrefutable.

From Matsudaira Motoyasu to Akubi Castle. Okazaki had been waiting anxiously until he returned safely to Odakajo.

The old ministers had quite a disagreement with Imagawa Yoshimoto's order to replace Motoyasu to defend Dataka Castle in place of the chief of the Udan. Because this lonely city, which is deep in the domain of Oda, will become a city of death at any time as the war unfolds. Imagawa Yoshimoto was like a mirror about this, but he let the people of Okazaki rest here, and ordered: "Wakata Oda's main force comes to attack Odaka Castle. then abandon the city and break through, and do not fight hard. This move is the key to the victory or defeat of our army. Don't be careless. ”

If the city were abandoned after being attacked by Oda's main force, the people of Okazaki would have lost their place of refuge completely. This is a trick that Imagawa Yoshimoto used to deal with in case of emergency. At that time, Matsudaira Motoyasu abandoned the castle and fled to Akubi Castle, which was probably the only way out. Shirokuro Uemura once reminded sternly: "How can this be reasonable! What if the enemy attacks while the lord is away? ”

Matsudaira Motoyasu smiled and comforted: "When there is an accident on both sides of the enemy, it is a good opportunity to fight. Don't worry, as long as the main force of the Imagawa family is not unexpected, Oda Nobunaga will not attack Odakajo. I have other plans. ”

What exactly are the plans? In case of an accident, where should the people of Okazaki flee...... It seems that Matsudaira Motoyasu went to contact relatives such as Kumatsu Sato Mamoru and Mizuno Shimono Mamoru for this reason. Okazaki sent Matsudaira Motoyasu away with a state of trepidation, and soon it rained heavily, but he never returned. When Matsudaira Motoyasu and his entourage finally returned to Dagao Castle safely in the evening, a stone in the hearts of the old ministers fell to the ground. The next thing is to wait for Imagawa Yoshimoto to arrive.

"Guard the gates, light torches, and cook at once." After Matsudaira Motoyasu returned to the inner court, Sakai Masarosuke and Okubo Shinhachiro personally inspected the entire city, strengthened the guard, and ordered fires to be lit everywhere to make rice.

At this time, the news came that Imagawa Yoshimoto had been killed. The first thing I heard was Amano Saburo Guard, who was guarding outside the castle. But Kangjing thought it was too unbelievable, so he told Ishikawa Kiyokane. Ishikawa Kiyokane immediately ordered the source to be confirmed, but Motoyasu was not immediately reported.

At dusk, a samurai came straight to the city gate. Okubo, who was in charge of defending the main entrance, shouted, "Who is it?" ”

The samurai jumped off his horse and wiped the sweat from his face as he replied, "I'm Mizuno Shimononobu Motomoto's retainer Asai Rokunosuke Michitada, and I have something important to report to Motoyasu-sama in person, please let me in." ”

"Shut up! Mizuno Shimono is our enemy, how can I let you in in a grand manner. ”

"Although the lord of my family is an enemy of you, he is a relative of Lord Yuanyasu after all. I have a secret mission. If you are not at ease, you can come down and check, and if there is anything suspicious, it will not be too late to kill me. ”

Hearing the other party's righteous words, Okubo Tadashi couldn't help but laugh, "Okay." I'm going to report it. Wait a minute. "Under the guidance of Tadashi Okubo, Asai Rokunosuke Michitada came to the hall.

Matsudaira Motoyasu had already taken off his armor in the hall and had just finished drinking the soup. He was sitting cross-legged. On either side are heavily armed Torii Hikoemon Mototada, Ishikawa and Shichiro Sushimasa.

"What people!" Hearing the footsteps, everyone shouted in unison. The light in the room was very dim, and only a wax stick was lit, so if you didn't get closer, you couldn't see each other's faces clearly. Hikotohiko Torii Uemon Mototada drew his sword first.

"Hikoemon, it's me, it's me." Old man Okubo greeted him. While walking straight in front of Matsudaira Motoyasu.

"It's a senior? Who is coming? ”

"I'm Mizuno Shimonomori's messenger, Asai Rokunosuke Michitada."

Asai Rokunosuke Michitada replied as he sat down from a distance. "I have something important, please hold back." He puffed out his chest and stared at Matsudaira Motoyasu. The candlelight flickered in his water-clear eyes.

"No way!" The old man Okubo scolded, "Everyone here is of the same mind as my father, Matsudaira Motoyasu. You can rest assured. ”

Asai Rokunosuke Michitada smiled slightly, "Okay, then I'll tell the truth." At the end of the day, Imagawa Osabu Daisuke Yoshimoto was cut off by Oda Kamisuke Oda Nobunaga in Tian Rakuwa, and the main force of 5,000 was wiped out. The other divisions have been defeated because of the lack of dragons. ”

Rokunosuke paused, wanting to see Matsudaira's reaction. Matsudaira Motoyasu really showed a look of surprise on his face, but he asked in an unusually calm voice, "That's all you want to report?" ”

Rokunosuke nodded. "For the sake of my relatives, the Lord ordered me to come and report it. If you continue to stay in the Great High City. It will be at stake. Lord Wang led the whole army to retreat on its own initiative tonight...... It's not just my father-in-law's opinion. ”

"Or whose opinion is it?"

"This ...... It is also the opinion of the eldest lady of Ajiubi City. ”

A hint of excitement appeared on Matsudaira Motoyasu's face, but it was fleeting. He quietly looked back at Torii Hikoemon Mototada, "Mizuno Shimono Mamoru is our enemy. The person's origin is unknown. Trying to confuse us with gibberish and take him down! ”

"Yes!"

"Tie it up and send it to Ishikawa Kiyokan immediately, and tell him to take good care of it, so that this person doesn't escape."

"Yes. Hand over the knife. Torii Hikoemon Mototada stood up sharply and let out a loud shout. Asai Rokunosuke Michitada smiled slightly. Obediently handing the knife over, "So." There will be a period later. When you retreat, you are willing to lead the way. Farewell! ”

After Asai Rokunosuke Michitada was taken down, everyone in the audience suddenly fell silent. Imagawa-sama Yoshimoto, who was still having lunch at noon and preparing to enter Odaka Castle tonight, disappeared from this world? Although Asai Rokunosuke's words are not credible, in fact, Matsudaira Motoyasu has no doubt about it. It's not just Matsudaira Motoyasu, but also the old man Okubo, who just now mocked Asai Rokunosuke for lying, seems to have believed the information of the Mizuno family's secret envoy. "You deserve it, huh! The old fox of Junfu praised us on the surface, but secretly wanted to put us to death, if God did not punish him, it would be unfair! ”

"Haven't our tanma come back yet?" Because Imagawa Yoshimoto's army had been delayed before, he would definitely be sent to explore horses on the route of the original march.

"Haven't come back yet, but soon."

"Confirm the authenticity of the news immediately, and then let the important ministers gather here."

"Understood." Before the old man Okubo finished speaking, he immediately turned around and went out.

"As he says it is true, things will be very strict." Ishikawa and Shichiro Road.

"Shhh Only then did everyone notice that Matsudaira Motoyasu closed his eyes tightly at this time, and even his lips were tightly closed. Thirteen years of hostage life is finally over, and he ushers in the long-lost freedom. However, this free space is a lonely city surrounded by enemies......

It's hard to guess Oda Nobunaga's thoughts, once the people of Okazaki retreat, not to mention Mizuno Shimono Nobu Momoto, even ronins and rebels, they will also take advantage of the situation to attack. And Okazaki Castle was occupied by the army sent by Imagawa Yoshimoto and could not be withdrawn. This lonely city is short of food and grass, and if it is forced to defend the city, the troops of Kariya and Ajubi will attack the city in the future, and there will undoubtedly be a cruel battle between relatives. In short, the Great High City is a desperate situation with no way out. Today's Matsudaira Motoyasu and Okazaki people are in this desperate situation.

"If you have enough strength, you can survive." A grim fate once again tested Matsudaira Motoyasu. He suddenly smiled, and his mind came to mind Senahime and the children who were waiting for his triumph in Sunfu. Sena Hime...... I'm finally going to be a no-returnee......" Matsudaira Motoyasu stood up abruptly. Silently walked down the porch.

This was not entirely unexpected. As long as Imagawa Yoshimoto does not die, he will not be able to break the current balance of power, so he Matsudaira Motoyasu can only continue to be a hostage of Sunfu. One could even say. Matsudaira Motoyasu had been waiting for the death of Yoshimoto Imagawa.

Matsudaira Motoyasu inadvertently looked up at the sky, the dark clouds dispersed, the stars twinkled, and a meteor suddenly fell to the sea in the south. In such a vast world, there is no place for Okazaki people to stand - he really felt the cruelty of fate, but he did not despair. In such a sinister situation, he wanted to laugh instead.

Look at the twinkling stars in the sky. Matsudaira Motoyasu constantly reflects on what he should abandon at the moment. The first thing that should be abandoned is this lonely city. As for the wife and children. He has abandoned. The mother he misses day and night, he has already seen it, and the meeting can be regarded as a parting. The attachment to Okazaki Castle should be abandoned, and there is. The "luck" that supported his struggle, the vague phantom, should now be completely put aside. No, just throwing these things away, you can't move freely. What else to throw away?

Matsudaira Motoyasu's eyes suddenly appeared in front of the face of Zen Master Yukisai. He smiled. In the end, it is me who should be abandoned, and only when there is no self at all, the infinitely silent "nothingness" can be revealed—the "nothingness" that Elder Xuezhai left to Motoyasu for many years finally returned to Matsudaira Motoyasu's heart.

"Motoyasu was originally a dead man......"

As he was talking to himself, Ishikawa Kiyokane ran to the hall as he called "Lord". "It's true." He shouted. Kiyokan's wife is the same as Yu Da. They are all the daughters of Tadamasa Mizuno. This time, as the general's bodyguard, Kiyokane's son Hikogoro is the grandson of Tadamasa.

"An envoy has gone to Hikogoro. Oda Nobunaga was reportedly seen sitting on horseback. Carrying the rank of Imagawa Yoshimoto, he began to return to Kiyosu Castle in high spirits. Matsudaira Motoyasu didn't answer, and slowly walked back from the end of the corridor.

The ministers gathered together in the hall in 6 succession. The number of candles has increased. Everyone was extremely excited and stern, separated on both sides, Sakai Saemon Tadaji at the end. Matsudaira Motoyasu still didn't say a word, for a long time. Suddenly, he said loudly: "Have everyone arrived?" ”

"Yes."

"I'm sure you've heard about it, but the rumors can't be trusted. If you run away for fear of rumors. It will always be the laughing stock of the world. Next, either attack Qingzhou City or fight against the city. Everyone in the room was speechless. Night attack on Cheongju City! Cheongju City, which is now immersed in a festive atmosphere, may show flaws. But is it necessary to attack Kiyosu Castle for Yoshimoto, who has ravaged the Okazaki people in every possible way? There was this doubt in the hearts of the people. Matsudaira Motoyasu also knew that he finally spoke his heart.

"Or," Motoyasu smiled, "go back to our Okazaki Castle and wait there to see what happens." Matsudaira Motoyasu had already put life and death aside, and he finally made up his mind for the sake of his retainers.

"Good!" The samurai roared like thunder, and the scene suddenly boiled......

Similarly, before the storm in Tarakuwa, in a village near Narumi Castle in Ocho Province, Nobuya Roshi was discussing with several retainers of the Luo family, including Takahashi Shaoyun, in a wooden house.

"What happened to Maeda and Saemon Toshi's family?" Roche Shinra looked at Takahashi Shaoyun, who had just entered the house, and asked.

"The injury is no longer serious, but he needs to recuperate for a while, and Maeda Matsu and Shimasa, who also suffered a minor injury, have already taken care of him."

"That's great!" After hearing this, Luo Xinliang immediately nodded and said. This time, he assisted Maeda Matazaemon Toshiya to pretend to help the Oda family resist the Imagawa family's army, and fought a little with the Imagawa family's Okabe Nobugen army, although he was defeated, but it also made Roshi Nobuya understand that the Imagawa family's army was the strongest at the same time, and also fulfilled his promise to the Maeda Maeda Matazaemon Toshiya, and next, it was Maeda Mataemon Toshiya who needed to fulfill his promise to Roche Nobuya.

"Report." At this moment, an intelligence cabinet officer walked into the wooden house quickly, "The latest information, Oda Nobunaga, under the guidance of Honjia Kizo Shigetada and others, succeeded in the surprise attack on Imagawa Yoshimoto in Tian Lewa, Imagawa Yoshimoto has been captured, and the Imagawa family's army has been defeated. ”

"......" As soon as the intelligence officer's voice fell, there was a silence in the wooden house for a while, and then Takahashi Shaoyun stood up directly in excitement and shock, and shouted directly: "Okay! The lord is really like a god! ”

The rest of the people in the cabin immediately chimed in.

"Good!" Luo Shi Xinliang was also very happy at this time, he didn't expect that his father Luo Shi Zhengliang's previous prediction of this battle with a huge disparity in combat power was really guessed, but he also calmed down instantly, waved his big hand, signaled everyone to calm down, and immediately arranged: "Next, we will immediately notify the military division and the Imagawa burial side, and our plan should be started." ”

"Oh!" The room was immediately full of energy......

(Thanks to the support of the two monthly passes of "A Gust of Wind"; Thanks to the old readers of this book "Braised Peanuts" for their monthly ticket support; Thanks to "Shenluan" for the support of 1oo points for several days; Thanks to the old readers of this book "Luan Rain and Troubled Moon" 1oo point coin for their support. I just came back from my cousin's funeral tonight, and I've already done my best to code. (To be continued)

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