After the world ghost Zhengmu went, Yu Buti was worried, and the east 'gate' couldn't help but comfort him, and cheered up his subordinates. On the second day, he summoned his subordinates and said: "If there is no news tomorrow, prepare to break through!" ”

I didn't want to see the besiegers under the mountain begin to show a 'chaotic' appearance in the afternoon, and at the same time, there seemed to be dust floating in the distance, Li Rongjiu said: "Could it be that reinforcements have arrived?" ”

Dongmen' Qing was also surprised: "So fast? ”

When the group got closer, someone recognized it as the banner of the 'Maoist' family! At this time, the besiegers under the mountain were already 'chaotic' before the battle, and the east 'gate' celebrated: "It seems that the 'Mao' Li family is here to help us." He changed into a military uniform, led Li Rongjiu, Li Chengtai and others to rush down, scattered the besiegers, and in the other direction, the reinforcements of the 'Mao' Li family rushed left and right, and soon rushed forward, led by a brave young man, while fighting, while shouting: "Is it the east 'gate' of Megatron Kyushu in front?" ”

Dongmen' Qing exclaimed: "Not bad! I'm the East Gate! Please ask for a high surname! ”

The young man shouted, "I am 'Mao' Liyuan 'Chun'!" ”

East 'Gate' Qing listened to Tao Longfang's introduction, and knew that 'Mao' Li Yuan 'Chun' was the second son of 'Mao' Li Yuan, although he was young, he was brave, in the last war against the Nizi family, Tao Longfang and 'Mao' Li Yuan 'Chun' admired each other's martial arts, and actually became brothers with different surnames after the war, so he said: "The second son of the 'Mao' Li family has long been famous!" Tao Long Fangjun has boasted to me many times about your bravery! See you today, and you live up to your name! ”

In a few words, the two were already close, and Shigui Zhengmu rushed out of the crowd and saluted to the east 'gate' Qing, who knew that his letter had been delivered, and pointed to the fleeing besiegers and asked: "'Mao' Li's second son, you are coming so fast!" Isn't the mountain castle of Yoshida-gun just near the left? What a strangeness! This place is so close to the main city of the 'Mao' Li family, and there are so many 'Mao' thieves doing nonsense! ”

'Mao' Liyuan 'Chun' said angrily: "Are you sarcastic that our territory is not pure? ”

Higashimen' Keidao: "Don't dare, but when I set out from the mountain pass, Yoshitaka Ouchi once said that Anyi, Lord 'Mao' Liyuan will give me shelter!" Now it seems that this shelter is very unreliable. I was traveling this time, and I had heard that the daimyo of Japan were very hospitable, so I didn't have many men with me, and I knew that I should bring more people from Hirado. ”

'Mao' Li Yuan 'Chun' said angrily: "What do you mean by this! Do you say that our 'Mao' family neglects guests? Still doubt we can't protect you! ”

Dongmen' Qing smiled: "Don't dare, don't dare." ”

'Mao' Liyuan 'Chun' saw that he didn't dare to say in his mouth, the expression on his face was obvious but it was not like this at all, he secretly called hateful, and his heart was angry, but he sent this anger on the group of besiegers, and led his subordinates to kill dozens of people crying and shouting for their mothers, and vented this grievance, so he brought a few prisoners back and threw them at the foot of the East 'Gate' Qing and said: "My father heard that the Lord of the East 'Gate' was coming to Anyi, and he was very worried, so he sent me out of the city to meet him. My father also said that the Lord of the East 'Gate' had strange goods with him, and he was afraid that there would be thieves who coveted them, so let me bring the troops here! That's why I met your messenger on the way, otherwise, when your people go to the county mountain castle, we will come to the rescue, I don't know how long it will take!" The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, as if to say that if it weren't for my father's clever calculation, I am afraid that you will be more auspicious!

Li Rongjiu was not to be outdone, and sneered: "Actually, if you don't come, we are not afraid!" That's all there are thieves! Will we put it in our eyes? ”

'Mao' Li Yuan 'Chun' shouted: "If you don't pay attention to it, then what are you hiding in the mountains?" Why do you send someone for help? ”

Li Chengtai shouted: "Go up the mountain to defend against the enemy, this is the prudence and caution of our master!" I sent someone to report to you because this is your land, and we will be disrespectful to you if we kill you without saying hello! ”

Dongmen' Qing smiled slightly and said, "Okay, okay!" Don't fight about that, everyone. In short, 'Mao' Liyuan is an adult who can predict the prophet, and he is worthy of the name of the wise general! The second son of 'Mao' Li led the crowd to help, reducing our casualties, and it is also kind to us! The east 'gate' celebration is very 'exciting'. ”

'Mao' Liyuan 'Chun' heard him say this, this tone was flat, and the east 'gate' was polite, so he took a step back and said: "In fact, there are so many 'Mao' thieves under our rule, almost harming the guests, and I don't want to go." Pointing to a few captives, he said: "Lord Dongmen, these people are quite organized, but I'm afraid they are not 'Mao' thieves!" Do you want to interrogate and see who has a grudge against you? ”

"I only have friends in Japan, and I don't have any enemies. These 'hairy' thieves must just be greedy for my money. An Yiguo is under the jurisdiction of the 'Mao' Li family, and what happens here is naturally under the jurisdiction of the 'Mao' Li family. Whether to interrogate or not, please ask the second son to decide. ”

'Mao' Liyuan 'Chun' listened to him humbly and thought: "These words are like words!" He ordered the captives to be taken down first, and then disposed of when they returned to the mountain castle of Yoshida County. This side invites the East 'Gate' celebration to return to the road. With the protection of 'Mao' Liyuan 'Spring', Dongmen' Qing and his entourage were very relieved. Along the way, Yuan 'Chun' went to the east 'gate' to celebrate teaching martial arts, and the east 'gate' celebrated Li Rongjiu's hand in hand with him, and he made a grand argument on the side. 'Mao' Li Yuan 'Chun' was very appreciative of Li Rongjiu's skills, and only said no to the East 'Gate' Qing but was a little disdainful, and said: "Lord of the East 'Gate', don't sit there all the time and talk about it!" Anyone can say anything about kendo! The reason is very simple, it depends on who practices well! ”

Dongmen' Qing laughed and said, "If my swordsmanship is not good, I won't be ashamed." ”

'Mao' Liyuan 'Chun' didn't believe it, and said: "If it really doesn't work, how can it sweep in front of 'fat'!" ”

Dongmen' Qingdao: "I don't have any skills myself, but I have a group of good subordinates. Whether it is on the sea, or before the 'fat', they fought those victories for me! ”

'Mao' Liyuan 'Chun' said: "If you are not as good as them, how can they obey you?" ”

Dongmen' Qing said: "Well, if I have to say that I have any ability, there is really one." ”

'Mao' Liyuan 'Chun' asked: "What ability?" ”

Dong'men celebrated: "My subordinates are willing to advance and retreat with me, and live and die together!" I think that's probably what I'm best at. The rest, such as strategy, such as martial arts, I am actually inferior to them. ”

'Mao' Liyuan 'Chun' was stunned for a long time, and suddenly bowed and saluted, saying, "I've been taught!" ”

After arriving at the mountain castle in Yoshida County, the eldest son of the 'Mao' Li family, 'Mao' Li Longyuan, came to greet him in person, and settled the East 'Gate' Qing and others, and then he and his younger brother came to see 'Mao' Li Yuan. At this time, the 'Mao' Liyuan was already nearly fifty, but the 'spirit' was still very strong! Yuan 'Chun' explained the whole story in detail, and finally commented: "This master of the East 'Gate' may have something extraordinary, but his martial arts and strategies are not very good. ”

'Mao' Liyuan asked, "Why do you say that?" ”

Yuan 'Chun' said: "He didn't dare to join hands with me, which shows that he has no confidence in his martial arts." And he couldn't see that the people who attacked him had ulterior motives, and they even thought that they were just greedy for his possessions! It can be seen that his strategy is far worse than that of his father! ”

'Mao' Liyuan asked his eldest son Longyuan: "What do you see? ”

Long Yuan said: "As soon as my father heard that someone was going to attack Lord Dong'men, he guessed that the people who attacked were not for money, but for iron cannons, and the purpose of taking iron cannons was to strengthen the army - but there are not many people in the world who can think so far-reaching. However, this East Gate Lord can make the best use of his subordinates, and I think this is the reason why he was able to sweep away the Otomo family and the Shimazu family before the 'fat'. ”

'Mao' Liyuan didn't leave a word of comment, and asked the third son Longjing, who was only ten years old at this time, Longjing looked at the roof and thought for a while, and said: "I think this East 'Gate' Lord is not lacking in strategy, but very powerful!" ”

'Mao' Liyuan sighed and asked, "Why do you say that?" ”

Long Jing said: "My father once praised him for not only being benevolent and righteous, but also being resourceful. Since he was resourceful when he was in Kitakyushu, why did he become confused when he arrived in Aki? So I think he is not confused, but has other considerations, he does not fail to see the real purpose of the person who attacked him, but he knows but does not tell the truth. ”

'Mao' Liyuan showed 'joy' on his face, and asked: "Why didn't he say it?" ”

Long Jing received encouragement from his father, and he was bold and said, "I think he must have thought that it would not be good for him to pick things out!" ”

'Mao' Liyuan laughed and said, "Not bad! Not bad! Or Longjing is the smartest! East 'Gate' he is a guest from afar, there is no power in the local area, the matter is traced to understand that a large number of local wealthy families may be involved, as soon as the matter is found out, then each other will become enemies, and even have no business to do, it is not good for him, so he will secretly strengthen his precautions, but on the surface he would rather pretend to be stupid! ”

Long Yuan and Yuan 'Chun' were deeply impressed when they heard this, and praised their younger brother for being smart, Long Yuan said: "If this is the case, then how should we deal with it?" ”

'Mao' Liyuan said: "The East 'Gate' may have two purposes for coming this time. The first is to do trade, to establish trade routes! If so, that's good for us. It's just that our 'Mao' Li family does not have a direct entrance to the open sea now, and there is no stable sea power, and we can't compete for the Ouchi family, the Hosokawa family, the Shimazu family, and the Otomo family in this area for the time being, so I don't think I need to be so enthusiastic about this matter, just perfunctory. ”

Long Yuan asked again: "Then what is his second purpose?" ”

'Mao' Liyuan's face sank, and said: "I heard that he is the son of *** in Daming, so I suspect that he came to Japan this time and was sent by the Ming court!" Could it be that the Ming Dynasty already has ambitions for Japan? ”

The three sons were surprised when they heard this: "Da Ming has ambitions for Japan? ”

'Mao' Liyuan said: "I'm not sure about this yet!" But an outstanding talent like him wouldn't come to Japan for no reason! Now that he has traveled around Japan on the pretext of this, I have some suspicions that he wants to explore the ways of our Japanese countries! In order to prepare for the annexation of Japan by the Ming Dynasty in the future! ”

Yuan 'Chun' stood up and shouted, "I'm going to kill him!" So as not to leave a legacy behind! ”

"Stop!" After 'Mao' Liyuan drank him, he said, "Don't act rashly!" I'm just guessing, not substantiating! Now the Ouchi family, the Hosokawa family, and the high-ranking monks of the Tiantai sect have a good evaluation of him. He came to us very trustingly, and he didn't bring many people, if he was killed for no reason, it would be detrimental to our 'Mao' family! And killing the Ming scholars for no reason is tantamount to creating an excuse for the Ming court, maybe the Ming Dynasty will take advantage of this to make a gap! That would make things even worse! ”

Long Yuan said: "What can I do then?" You can't just let him continue to spy on the ways of our Japanese countries, can we?"

'Mao' Liyuan said: "Of course it won't work!" I'll meet him tomorrow, and if he asks us to escort him to Kyoto, I'll politely refuse and ask him to go by sea!" I heard that he had sent a ship to the border, and we had no time to stop it on the other side of the waterway. But the overland route from Aki to Kyoto can no longer be used by him! ”