On the second day, after Matsugami Yoshimitsu returned to Matsumoto Castle, only one day later, he eagerly summoned all his retainers to hold an assessment. After all, although he had returned to Matsumoto Castle safely, the battle had only just begun for Matsugami Yoshimitsu, who had now made up his mind to break with the Matsukami family.

Matsumoto Castle Castle Tower.

Saigo Kanhisa and Yoshiki Nagamasa and other civil and military retainers rushed to Matsumoto Castle early after being summoned by Matsugami Yoshimitsu. At this time, in the castle tower, the retainers of Matsumoto Castle were separated, and they were all sitting on both sides waiting for Matsugami Yoshimitsu's order, and Matsugami Yoshimitsu also closed his eyes tightly and his face was in the first place with a serious face, and the whole of Matsumoto Castle was so quietly motionless. Although there was no news at all, the solemn atmosphere in the assessment room made the retainers understand that Matsugami Yoshimitsu was about to be notified of a major event. So the retainers became more restrained.

After about a quarter of an hour, Matsugami Yoshimitsu probably sensed that the time was almost right, and suddenly opened his closed eyes and stood up and spoke. "Ladies and gentlemen."

"Haha." A group of retainers answered.

Matsugami Yoshimitsu continued. "Ladies and gentlemen, the main hall announces that from this day onwards the relationship between the main hall and the lord of Matsugami Castle will be severed. I think you all know why this hall is like this, and the amount of righteous deeds is small and there is no virtue for people. After this ordeal, the main hall has thoroughly seen the face of righteousness and righteousness. At present, although the main hall has not publicly broken with Yoshiyoko for some other reasons because of the side room Nana being hostage in the hands of Yoshiyoko. However, the main hall and Yoshiyoko knew that they would be considered enemies of each other in the future. In this way, it is very likely that the main hall will be attacked by Matsugami Castle and Shintsukan in the future. The main hall mentioned this to you today because I am worried that in the future, some people will not want to share the hardships and dangers with the main hall, but will let the whole city of Matsumoto be separated, after all, the difficult time for the family has come. If any of you wants to leave the main temple for fear of hardship, the main hall will not hinder resentment. ”

After saying that, Matsugami Yoshimitsu remained silent again, waiting for the retainers to make a choice.

The retainers below were all stunned when they heard Matsugami Yoshimitsu's decision. They originally thought that Matsugami Yoshimitsu would only lose Matsugami Yoshiyuki's trust and respect, and this is nothing, as long as Matsugami Yoshimitsu is depressed for a period of time in the future, there will always be a day to come out. After all, in the troubled times of the Warring States Period, father and son, brothers will kill each other, and it is really nothing to lose harmony.

But to their surprise, Matsugami Yoshimitsu was so radical and wanted to break away from the Matsugami family, which made the retainers a little worried. In fact, with the potential of Matsumoto Castle, as long as Matsugami Yoshimitsu develops with peace of mind for a few years, he may not have the strength to be independent. But for now, his strength is still too weak. Although the retainers were loyal, they were not optimistic about Matsugami Yoshimitsu for a while, and the retainers suspected that Matsugami Yoshimitsu was deliberately testing them. Therefore, there was silence for a while.

In fact, Matsugami Yoshimitsu really didn't test the loyalty of his retainers, he just wanted to make things clear to his retainers in advance, so as not to affect the unity between the retainers and ministers. At this time, Matsugami Yoshimitsu frowned when he saw that all the retainers were silent, and he shouted loudly. "Why, can't you make a decision? Do you want the main hall to ask one by one? ”

Although there was no intention of betrayal in their hearts, the retainers of Matsumoto Castle couldn't help but feel ashamed when they heard it. Among the retainers, Yoshiki Nagamasa was the most courageous and valued loyalty, and when he heard Matsugami Yoshimitsu's question, he couldn't help but stand up and say. "Where does the lord say this, my Nagamasa was originally just an ordinary farmer in Liangmu Village, and it was the kindness of the lord that allowed me to become a noble samurai. The silence just now is shameless to justify, but now it can be said that no matter what decision the lord makes, my Changzheng will swear to follow him. ”

Among the retainers, Yoshiki Ichihei and Yoshiki Nagamasa were both born in Liangmu Village, and they have always advanced and retreated together, and at this time, he saw that Ryoki Nagamasa was speaking and hurriedly got up and said. "Changzheng is right, the lord's kindness still dare not be forgotten. Now is the time to repay the Lord, how can we retreat? ”

Yoshiki Nagamasa saw that Yoshiki Ichihei should laugh loudly with himself. "Hahaha, if you talk about loyalty, you still have to rely on us retainers from Liangmu Village."

The retainers also competed with each other, and at this time, seeing that the two retainers showed their loyalty to the lord, the rest of the retainers also said.

"I swear to follow my lord to the death."

"The Lord is a man of great talent, and now is the time to stand on his own feet."

"Matsugami is just a family dog, and the help of the winner has today's momentum. Let's just go and capture Matsugami Castle now, and welcome back Lady Nana. ”........

All of a sudden, the retainers expressed their loyalty to Matsugami Yoshimitsu, and even the always calm Saigo Kanhisa was no exception, shouting to obey the lord's orders.

Matsugami Yoshimitsu was relieved to see that all his retainers had expressed their support for his decision, so he first raised his hand to signal the excited retainers to be quiet, and then bowed to them. "In this case, I will leave the main hall to you from now on."

"Haha." The retainers who had already quieted down responded one after another.

Saigo Kanhisa was the most cautious among the retainers, and at this time, he saw that his colleagues were excited, and hurriedly persuaded Matsugami Yoshimitsu. "My lord, although now you have made up your mind to break with the Matsugami family once and for all. But for now, we have to deal with him for a while, after all, Mrs. Nana is still in the hands of Matsugami Yoshiyuki. ”

Matsugami Yoshimitsu didn't want to split with Matsugami Yoshiyuki right away, just to let the retainers be prepared, he said with a smile when he saw Saigo Kanjiu persuading him. "Guan Jiu is really a loyal and upright minister, and this hall also has this intention. Do you understand? In the future, we will be loose on the side of Matsugami Castle. ”

"Haha, the lord is wise." Seeing that there was no need to split with the Matsugami family immediately, the retainers were all relieved.

Matsugami Yoshimitsu paused and said. "Now that Nana is hostage in Matsugami Castle, it is not appropriate for us to make an open break with it right now. Then Matsugami Castle now wants the main hall to offer 200 silver judgments, and 50 stalks of ashigaru, so we have to deal with it temporarily. Guan Jiu, how much money do we have now? Matsugami Yoshimitsu finally looked at Saigo Kanhisa, who was in charge of Matsumoto Castle's money and grain.

"My lord, now Matsumoto Castle has 300 silver coins and 200 copper coins. It should be enough to deal with Matsugami Castle. Saigo Kanjiu saw Matsugami Yoshimitsu asked about the amount of money and grain, and said without thinking.

"Okay, then the main hall will be relieved." Matsugami Yoshimitsu estimated in his heart and felt that his wealth was enough, so he began to give orders. "Yiping, this hall orders you to gather craftsmen to immediately step up the production of bamboo guns. First, if the required materials are taken from the irrigation place. ”

"Haha." Yoshiki Kazuhei responded.

"Guan Jiu, this hall orders you to bring 200 pieces of silver and send them to Matsugami City first, so as to buy time for your family with the heart of Ansongshang's righteous deeds."

"Haha." Saigo Kanjiu also shouted loudly. Matsugami Yoshimitsu finally said to all the retainers.

"At this difficult time, I will leave it to you from now on."

"Haha." The retainers shouted in unison.