Chapter Twenty-Five: A New Face of the Old Man (Part II)

After some intentional or unintentional greetings, Sazuo Chengzheng finally came with a heavy trust, afraid of delaying too long and dreaming a lot, so he couldn't help but get closer to the topic.

He grabbed the kung fu of Pingshou Fanxiu bowing his head to drink tea, as if unintentionally glanced out of the window, sighed, and said with deep emotion: "Since astronomy and Yonglu, every winter, one is better than one colder, and this year it is even more snowy, sweeping the countries and making tens of millions of people tremble. The power of heaven and earth is terrifying! ”

"Yes, compared with heaven and earth, what we have done with our life's work is just a drop in the ocean." Tie Fan Xiu casually received, "Some people think they are proud of their high positions and strong soldiers, so they think they are sorry...... That is the lack of this point of looking up at the sun and the moon and lying down to watch the stars. ”

"Haha......" Sasa Naimasa smiled heartily, "Speaking of which, you have told me before, the changes between the cold and the summer, the ups and downs of the sea, the shaking of the land, these things that make us smell and change, but for the mountains and rivers, they are very insignificant. Manpower is weak, and it is true that it cannot compete with the sky. ”

"I do think I did talk about this before...... Still in Owari, right? ”

"Yes. In Nakono Castle...... Or is it the ancient city? It is also a winter disaster relief, of course, much less severe than this time. At that time, you said, 'The time is unpredictable, but people can do their best', but I remember it to this day. ”

"Really...... Speaking of which, I haven't been back to my hometown of Owari for a long time...... I don't know if it's still stable? ”

"I think that Owari has abundant agricultural products and lush trade routes, and as long as there is no war, it is a peaceful and happy land, and there is no problem for the people to spend the cold winter in peace." Sasa Seimasa finally pulled his words to this, the expression on his face remained unchanged, but his heart began to tense slightly, and his voice was slightly higher: "I only hate Kai Takeda for his treachery and raising troops to attack, causing Aichi, Chita and other places to suffer from sword poison, and the people of the two counties, I'm afraid there will be many people who won't be able to survive the ......"

"Takeda Shingen is really a wolf ambition." Heishou did not hesitate to qualify, "It is clear that you have made a covenant with Oda in the past, and you can tear up the agreement in the blink of an eye, which is really not credible." However, it didn't surprise me to see the old things with Imagawa and Hojo. ”

"In the troubled times of the Warring States Period, there are fewer and fewer people who still pay attention to credibility...... "Zuo Chengzheng calmed down for a while, but his expression began to become a little worried about the country and the people, "It's not just an alliance!" Danzheng-sama, originally had the intention of marrying the Takeda family as a family of children! Since the other party has broken his promise, the position of the wife of the main room of the family is undecided. ”

This matter, in Omi and Koshin, can be said to be well known.

When the two families first turned enemies into friends, it was Nobunaga who married his adopted daughter to Takeda Katsuyori, and when this lady died unfortunately, Oda Nobutada married Matsuhime of the Takeda family as a supplement.

At that time, Takeda Shingen took pity on his daughter for her young age and did not officially send her over to get married, but all the etiquette was done. Matsuhime's title became "Shinkan Imperial Material", and her treatment was changed from her own princess to "the female dependent of a friendly daimyo temporarily living in Kai".

Hearing this, Pingshou Tsunoshi knew the meaning of the song and casually scolded "It's really shameless", then smiled, made a sudden realization, put the teacup in his hand on the small table in front of him, and said lightly: "It turns out that Sazuo Hall came today to remind me not to follow Takeda Shingen and reneg on the marriage contract set in the past." ”

“…… Well......" Zuo Chengzheng secretly said that it was not good in his heart, and hurriedly used the "Dafa of Throwing the Pot": "Where does this start?" I've known each other for many years, do I still doubt you? Lord Xinzhong didn't have the slightest worry, but there were a few older members of the sect who lived the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain......"

Although what is said is roughly the truth, Sasa Chengzheng, who has always been consciously upright, actually despises his behavior of shirking responsibility, and his face can't help but turn a little red. But for the sake of the task on his shoulders, he had to bite the bullet and continue.

"That's right!" Hisho Tsusushi smiled very strangely, and quickly lowered his head again, his face didn't know whether he was happy or angry, "It seems that all these years...... You've changed a little bit, but at least the basics of the scene can still be said without any obstacles. ”

Zuo Zuo Chengzheng became more and more embarrassed when he heard this, bowed his head and remained silent, and resigned himself to fate.

In fact, the fact that the two families had already made a marriage contract for their children is indeed a fact that cannot be changed. Now that the situation is so chaotic, it is completely humane to ask the other party to hurry up and fulfill it.

On the contrary, it is a tie, whether it is delayed or left and right, he will be suspected of "nouveau riche looking down on his former poor friends", and public opinion and righteousness are very unfavorable.

However, Sasa Narumasa is a frank gentleman in dealing with internal relationships, and he has also inherited the characteristics of Shibata Katsuya who likes to put on a good face.

So the gentleman can deceive him.

It is obvious that he is asking for "legitimate interests", but he always feels weak and blushing, as if he has made a sound, which is to doubt the sincerity of his old friend and damage the deep friendship that everyone has formed over the years.

What's more, the status and aura are indeed relatively weak.

Fortunately, the flat hand fan Xiu seemed to just complain a little, and he didn't intend to embarrass him, so he snorted a few times, but softened the conversation upside down, and took the initiative to excuse the other side:

"It's not like I'm incomprehensible...... After all, a strong enemy is eyeing each other, and one more strength means a better chance of winning, and it is normal for those adults of the Oda family to feel anxious. Just ......"

Speaking of this, the face of the flat hand was straight, and he stood up solemnly:

"I have already angrily rebuked the Matsunaga family in the Imperial Palace, and vowed to be different from the Takeda traitor, and this matter is well known to everyone in, is there still room for me to make peace with him? Isn't it still clear to everyone that such a sincere heart is being made? That would be too chilling for me......"

At this time, Sazuo Chengzheng became more and more embarrassed, and stopped talking again: "Actually...... Alas......"

Seeing this, Ping Shou shook his head with interest: "I just said that you have changed, and it is really good." In the past, Sasa Neizangsuke has always had one thing to say, when did he be so cautious in his words and deeds? ”

Sasa Naruma sighed: "...... Because the truth is always hard to hear! ”

Pingshou sneered: "We've known each other for so many years, and it's not the first time you've bluntly refuted me......"

“…… Well, since that's the case, I'll be blunt! Zuo Chengzheng gritted his teeth, made up his mind, and suddenly raised his head: "...... Of course, people don't suspect that you are hostile to Takeda, but hostility towards Takeda does not necessarily mean friendship with Oda......"

When the words landed, Pingshou Fan Xiu suddenly frowned, and his eyes began to be unkind.

But Sazuo Chengzheng was expressionless, sitting upright, and he was worried about things.

After being silent for a long time, Hiratui's face changed several times in a row, and he didn't get angry, but turned into a smile: "Haha, it seems that the change in Sasa's inner Kursuke is the appearance after all, but the essence is still a foolish general who reads ancient books and reads elm heads, and doesn't understand the world!" ”

"That's right......" Sasa Naruma nodded generously and admitted, and then with hope in his eyes, he leaned forward slightly, and said word by word: "Heide Jinzaemon has always been the best at reading words and emotions and figuring out people's hearts, but I have always believed that deep down, he is still a sincere gentleman." ”

As soon as these words came out, the tie was stunned.

After a while, he reacted, smiled to cover up the past, his eyes drooped slightly, and suddenly got to the point: "That kid from your Matsuchiyomaru has seen it a few times...... Barely qualified to be my son-in-law. ”

"This can be—" Sasa Naimasa didn't know how to phrase it for a moment, "then for the dog, thank you." ”

"As a father, he always gets together less with his children and leaves more, and he is really reluctant to marry my family Xue Chiyo far away...... However, as the daughter of a samurai family, she has her own responsibilities to deal with. Since the situation requires it, I will arrange for her to leave the cabinet early. ”

Pingshou Fanxiu's eyes were slightly distracted, and his tone was extremely gloomy, but the meaning of his words was very clear.

Sasa Naimasa's heart finally landed, and he hurriedly bowed down and said, "It's so good, if you want to come to the Oda family, you will miss it......"

But I don't want to be interrupted before I finish my sentence.

"Don't rush to miss it yet." Pingshou Fan Xiu waved his hand, "There is something that may bother you." ”

Zuo Zuo Chengzheng was stunned when he heard this, but then patted his chest and said, "I don't know what the matter is?" I will fight for my life, and I will do what I have entrusted. ”

"It's not like fighting for your life...... Hirata raised his head and glanced at it, and immediately looked away, "By the way, you probably know that a few years ago, Matsunaga was a traitor, and he was moved by Takeda to say that the siege of the Kyoto Imperial Palace by the army ......"

"Yes." Sasa Nari said, "There is no such lawlessness and there is no end to death, but I heard that after the Herate army broke the siege of Kyoto, the Matsunaga army fled to Mt. Hiei and was sheltered by Enryakuji Temple...... It's going to be tough. ”

"yes." Hisho Fan Xiu still lowered his gaze and nodded lightly, "Enryakuji Temple has a lot to do and can't be easily attacked." So I put my head down and secretly sent someone to investigate the situation on Mt. Hiei...... It turns out that something more serious than sheltering Matsunaga Jun. ”

"More serious?" Sasa's curiosity gradually rose.

"Remember the culprit who assassinated Oda? One is Sugitani Zenjubo in Koga, and the other is ......"

"Iga's Igazaki Michishun!" Sazuo Chengzheng's eyes suddenly widened, his eyes were full of anger, "I can't forget these two names even if I turn to ashes!" Sugitani Zenjubo has been subjugated, but Igazaki Michigami is still missing! It's a great shame for my Oda family! Do you say ......"

"That's right, after I sent someone to investigate, I found out that Igazaki Michijun, most likely hiding on Mt. Hiei, but, as you said, Enryakuji Temple is very troublesome......" Hirate Hiraku said with a bitter expression.

“…… I understand! You are now a young assistant of the Criminal Department, the guardian of the Three Kingdoms, if you rashly attack the ancient temple of Shanmen, it may bring unexpected consequences. Sasa Chengmasa looked determined, thinking that he understood the cause and effect, "But my identity as Sasa Chengzheng is not so noble, even if he acts recklessly, it is just the personal behavior of the 'country samurai'!" When I'm ready in a few days, I'll take someone to find an excuse to kill Mt. Hiei, and then the Tie Army will come to meet in the name of mediation! ”

"I just want to wronged you and become the enemy of Buddhism...... "Pingshou Fan Xiu raised his head slightly, and his eyes suddenly had a little complicated emotion.

"Since it is to avenge the old master, even if it is dead, it is just a little reputation? At most, I confessed afterwards! Sazuo Chengzheng said indifferently: "If it really comes to that point, the dog will please...... As for the thing I just said......"

“…… After learning about this, I will personally send Yukichiyo to Gifu Castle. Tie Fan Xiufu lowered his head again.

"Thank you very much." Sasa Naimasa nodded resolutely.

"No, that's what I should say......" Hisho shook his head slowly.