Matsugami Castle Tower.

Sajiro Doi, who was summoned by Matsugami Yoshiyuki again after two days, was even more anxious and anxious, after all, Shintsu Mitsu had the rest and now it could be counted by the day. If he can't bring Shintsu Mitsukuni back to Shintsukan as soon as possible, then there will definitely be chaos in Shintsukan, and then he will not be able to explain to the lord Komitsu who trusts him.

"Your Highness Yixing, I have already agreed to let His Royal Highness Guangguo, the young master of this family, return to Xinjin Pavilion?" As soon as Sajiro Doi sat down in front of Matsugami Yoshiyuki, he immediately asked eagerly.

"This? Doi-sama, the main hall is really ashamed. His Royal Highness Kokuni was assassinated yesterday while visiting the castle town lantern festival in the main castle, and now he is dead. It's a pity, the main hall has decided to send His Royal Highness Guangguo back to the Xinjin Pavilion today. In response to Doi Sajiro's inquiry, Matsugami Yoshiyuki said with some shame.

"What? It really can't be. As soon as he heard the bad news of Shinjin Mitsukoku, Sajiro Doi immediately changed color, revealing a look of shock and disbelief.

Today's Xinjin family is in turmoil, and the time is running out for the lord Guangyou, if the young lord Guangguo, who has high hopes from the retainers, dies, then only the cowardly and incompetent second son of the lord is left to inherit the Xinjin family. But can he afford the family business of the Xinjin family?

Shintsu Kokuni is too important to the current Shintsu family, Doi Sajiro even said with expectations. "Your Highness, are you joking? If the Matsugami family is not willing to be easily released to His Royal Highness Guangguo, no matter what the conditions are, the family can consider it. It is about His Royal Highness Guangguo, His Royal Highness Yixing should not prevaricate like this. ”

At this moment, how much does Doi Sajiro hope that Matsugami Yoshiyuki can put forward some harsh conditions to embarrass himself, at least this can prove that Shinjin Mitsukoku is not dead. However, he was destined to be disappointed, Matsugami Yoshiyuki looked at Sajiro Doi, who was almost on his feet, and said bitterly as he was moved by his loyalty. "Lord Doi, how could this hall deceive you about this, His Royal Highness Guangguo is indeed dead. But don't worry, Lord Doi, the main hall has already ordered someone to catch the murderer of His Royal Highness Kokuni, and I believe that the result will be soon. Now you can take a look at the appearance of His Highness Guangguo. ”

"Smack." Matsugami clapped his hands twice and then commanded loudly. "You bring in the body of His Highness Guangguo."

"Haha." Soon the two ashigaru walked in carrying the body of Shinjin Guangguo, and after putting it down, they quickly retreated. After the ashigaru put down the body of Mitsukuni Shinzu, Sajiro Doi immediately pounced on it and uncovered the white cloth covering the body to check the authenticity. Sure enough, Shinjin Guangguo was indeed dead.

"His Highness Guangguo." Sajiro Doi immediately began to cry bitterly when he was sure that Mitsukuni Shintsu was dead.

However, after all, Sajiro Doi had a heavy responsibility, and he quickly recovered from his grief. After sitting down, Sajiro Doi said in a low voice after bowing Matsugami Yoshiyuki again. "Your Highness, there is nothing to say about the matter here. However, I came here on the orders of Lord Gongguang You. Now that His Royal Highness Guangguo has passed away, I want to return to the Xinjin Pavilion with his body immediately, I wonder what His Highness Yixing thinks? ”

Of course, Sajiro Doi also wants to avenge Shinzu Mitsukoku, but now that the Shintsu family is in trouble, this matter can only be put aside.

Matsugami Yoshiyuki said with a smile. "If Doi-sama had reported the news of His Highness the death of Mitsukoku as soon as possible, then you wouldn't have to worry. Mrs. Yuno of the Shintsukan sent news that His Royal Highness Hikari had passed away a few days ago.

Now the second son, His Royal Highness Youzhen, has also inherited the position of the head of the Xinjin family. However, there were unscrupulous people in the Shinjin Pavilion who intended to rebel, and Mrs. Yuno asked the main hall to send troops to support in a letter. The main family and the Shinjin family are in-laws, so the main hall has agreed to this matter. Doi-sama will be able to go to the Shintsukan with his family army tomorrow. ”

"What? The lord died, His Royal Highness Zhen ascended the throne, and some of the retainers rebelled. Damn, how dare they? Sajiro Doi was furious by the news from Matsugami Yoshiyuki, and he scolded him, and he didn't know if he was scolding Mrs. Yuno or others.

"Come on, take Doi-sama down to rest." After Matsugami Yoshiyuki finished talking about his decision, he didn't ask Doi Sajiro what he meant, and directly ordered someone to take him down.

At this time, Doi Sajiro had already understood what Matsugami Yoshiyuki meant, and he left the castle tower without any resistance.

Not long after Sajiro Doi left, Matsugami Yoshinobu walked into the castle tower and met Matsugami Yoshiyuki. At this time, Matsugami Yoshimitsu's family, the old Saigo Kanhisa, had already come to Matsugami Castle with the fine money for Matsugami Yoshimitsu, and Matsugami Yoshinobu came to report it.

"Father, Matsugami Yoshimitsu's retainer Saigo Kanhisa has come to Matsugami Castle with the family's fine against him. With so much money being able to raise in such a short period of time, it seems that Matsumoto Castle's financial resources are truly amazing. Matsugami Yoshinobu also had to be surprised by Matsumoto Castle's financial resources when he reported back to his father.

Matsugami was not very surprised by this, and he said calmly. "If Matsugami Yoshimitsu doesn't have such ability, then why should the main hall take care of him? But that's okay, it's easier to have this batch of money and the family's Xinjin Pavilion strategy. ”

Matsugami Yoshinobu couldn't help but ask when he saw his father talking about the strategy of the Shinjin Pavilion. "Father, this time, should the family let a group of retainers assemble in Matsugami Castle according to the old practice, or choose another place for the retainers to assemble."

Now Matsugami Yoshinobu has begun to take charge of the Matsugami family's transmission of government decrees to his retainers, but he is young after all, so he has a lot to ask Matsugami Yoshiyuki.

For the retainers, the matter of the soldiers' assembly point Matsugami Yoshiyuki had already made a draft, and when he saw Matsugami Yoshinobu asking, he took out the map of Mugun, a member of the Ise country, which had been prepared, and pointed to a place and said. "This is where the retainers and soldiers of this family will gather."

"Matsumoto Castle?" Matsugami Yoshinobu asked with some surprise.

"That's right, it's Matsumoto Castle. Matsumoto Castle is very close to Shintsukan, so it saves a lot of time for the family to assemble here. Matsugami Yoshiyuki must have said.

"But my father, my family just had a discord with Matsugami Yoshimitsu. Although Matsugami Yoshimitsu eventually offered hostages to prove his loyalty. But now that we are rushing in with a large army, will we force Matsugami Yoshimitsu to rebel? Matsugami Yoshinobu asked with some concern about his father's decision.

"Yixin, you don't have to worry, this temple has its own plans for this matter. The family just took this opportunity to test Matsugami Yoshimitsu. Matsugami Yoshiyuki said confidently.

"Temptation?" "That's right, temptation. You look at this map. Matsugami Yoshiyuki pointed to the map in his hand and continued.

"In the past, Matsumoto Castle was located on the border of the main house, so the main hall was worried about Matsugami Yoshimitsu's loyalty. However, if the family annexes the Shintsukan, then Matsumoto Castle will be in the hinterland of the family and surrounded by the family's forces.

And at that time, the family can also increase the territory by half, and then Matsugami Yoshimitsu will not have to be afraid. If he can withstand the test of the main hall this time, then leave him alone, otherwise the time when the family annexes the Shintsukan will be the time of the fall of Matsumoto Castle. ”

"I see." After listening to Matsugami Yoshiyuki's guidance, Matsugami Yoshiyuki suddenly said.

"Then who will the family send to give the order?" Matsugami Yoshinobu asked again.

"Matsugami Yoshimitsu will let Saigo go for a long time, and the main hall also has some things to tell him. As for the other retainers, you can just send some messengers to inform them. "Haha." Matsugami Yoshinobu was instructed to retire.

Soon the Matsugami family was fully operational. ......