November 12, 1563, outside Kita-Omi Kotani Castle.

Because of his relationship with the Asai family, Akihei came to Kita-Omi as an envoy sent by Oda Nobunaga requesting the conclusion of a marriage alliance. Walking on the road, he suddenly felt a little strange, how did he seem to have become a matchmaker. The previous alliance between the Oda family and the Matsudaira family was the thread he pulled, and it also contributed to the marriage of Oda Gotoku and the future Matsudaira Nobuyasu. And this time, the alliance between the Oda family and the Asai family was that he came to pull the strings, and he wanted to promote the marriage of Asai Nagamasa and Oda City.

He suddenly had a brain hole, if he appeared in the game "Nobunaga's Ambition" in the later life, would he learn a skill of "diplomacy"? Is it that the "intelligence" column will be given a particularly high level?

Yu Qiuping thought about it, and thought of the lovelorn brothers of Ikeda Hengxing at that time crying into tears, and couldn't help but snicker twice. Ah Shi has also seen it, and it can indeed be called a beauty who has captivated the country and the city, pure and lovely, as if it can melt people's hearts. If you talk about appearance alone, it's already on par with Imagawa Kaede. However, Kaede Imagawa and Oda seem to have taken two different routes. Imagawa Kaede will be more independent and mature, like an elegant aristocratic princess. Ah Shi is simple and cute, like a girl next door who has just fallen in love. In this Warring States period, the general orientation is still "Lolita" like Maeda Toshiya. Therefore, whenever Akihei and the others argued whether Imagawa Kaede or Oda City was prettier, all the companions sided with Oda City—although they did have to admit that Imagawa Kaede was indeed beautiful.

However, Oda City, who is only 16 years old, is still incomparable to Imagawa Kaede, which makes Yu Qiuping's heart balance a lot. Imagawa Kaede's figure and appearance also made many of Yu Qiuping's brothers drool. Ikeda Hengxing even said after drinking, "When I saw your wife at that time, I will make up your brother" Such a big rebellious joke, was beaten by Yu Qiuping.

However, when Mayor Oda grows up, his demeanor will definitely not be inferior to Imagawa Kaede, and the first beauty of the Warring States period is well deserved. It is no wonder that Ikeda Tsuneko, the young samurai of the Oda family, all sat with the dream of "toads eating swan meat", hoping that Princess Aichi would marry him.

Just when Yu Qiuping was thinking wildly, the white horse pipa sitting down suddenly became restless. Immediately after, a whistle sounded in the distance. Pipa immediately ignored Yu Qiuping's command and ran towards the west. Yu Qiuping had no choice but to just hug the neck of the pipa horse and follow it all the way.

After running for about ten seconds, another sound of "欤" sounded in my ears, and the pipa immediately stopped consciously, and Yu Qiuping was finally able to take a breath.

"Brother, long time no see!" A familiar and friendly voice came, and Yu Qiuping also smiled and straightened up from the horse.

"Changzheng, long time no see!" Looking at Asai Nagamasa, who personally went out of the city ten miles to greet him, Yu Qiuping felt an indescribable emotion in his heart.

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"It's been five years since I said goodbye, and the pipa actually remembers Changzheng," Yu Qiuping caressed the white mane of the pipa as he sat down. Unconsciously, this horse has also accompanied him through 5 years of ups and downs. In the past five years, I have experienced countless crises large and small, but I have survived, perhaps it is its blessing.

"I was raised when I was a child, so naturally you still remember me." Nagamasa Asai smiled heartily.

After five years, Asai Nagamasa has grown from a handsome young man to a handsome young man. On the angular face, the eyes look particularly bright. He is still the same as in the past, sincere, elegant, full of vigor and vitality.

After five years, Yu Qiuping's appearance has also changed a lot. The nondescript ponytail of those days has been tied into a neat samurai bun. And he, who was originally quite handsome, has gone through so many trials and experiences, and has become mature. The facial features have become more three-dimensional, and there is also a bit of a samurai flavor.

"I was relieved to see that my brother was safe and sound, and he was not depressed because of that incident." Asai Nagamasa stared at Yu Qiuping's face and said with emotion.

"Alas, it was indeed sad and desperate at that time," Yu Qiuping shook his head with a smile, "I was obviously brave and loyal, but I was wrongfully exiled." Obviously to save innocent people, but he ended up defeated and captured. Sometimes I am really confused, confused about whether it is right to insist on that light and righteousness? For the sake of that righteousness, I have killed so many brothers who followed me, and I have also killed His Royal Highness Sena, who treated me like his own son. ”

"Brother, don't say that!" Asai Nagamasa's face suddenly became serious. He rode his horse close to Yu Qiuping, turned around, held Yu Qiuping's shoulders with both hands and said, "Brother, don't shake your determination to uphold the light and righteousness because of setbacks!" ”

It is precisely because this road is extremely difficult and dangerous that so many people in the world have treacherously sought wealth and peace. But it is precisely because there are so many villains who disregard morality and only care about interests that there will be a turbulent Warring States troubled era! Asai Nagamasa said in a deep voice: "I was deeply touched by my brother's words about the cycle of chaos, and I think that my brother's words are close to the truth of the world!" Only by insisting on the righteousness of the whole world can we save the people of Li! ”

"All personal enmity, pain, damage and interests are insignificant compared to the future of the world!" Asai Nagamasa stared at Yu Qiuping's eyes, and emphasized word by word: "Didn't my brother and I still have a light and chaotic appointment, and we want to practice the righteousness of the world together!" Don't give up halfway! ”

Yu Qiuping looked at Asai Nagamasa's firm eyes, and there seemed to be a righteous fire beating in them. That persistence, that enthusiasm, that dedication to ideals and compassion and kindness to the world made Yu Qiuping seem to see himself many years ago in an instant. The one who made a solemn promise to Imagawa Kaede that he would work hard to alleviate even a little pain for the people of the world.

The vacillation of the past four years seems to have been corrected in an instant, and the drowning people who have been degrading towards the darkness of the troubled times for four years seem to have been scooped up. Yu Qiuping's heart actually misses the simple and kind self, the self that was awakened by Asai Nagamasa.

He covered his chest with his left hand in a daze, wanting to listen to his inner voice, but he touched a trace of coldness - it was the rib left to him by His Royal Highness Sena, the rib that he wanted to take revenge, the rib that once filled His Highness Sena's blood.

Have you forgotten what you survived for?

The contradiction in his heart that he didn't know how to choose tormented Yu Qiuping, making him almost unable to breathe. He lunged forward and grabbed Asai Nagamasa, who was riding right next to him, to his surprise. After he was stunned for a moment, he also hugged Yu Qiuping blankly.

"Changzheng, don't say it," Yu Qiuping's voice trembled slightly.

I'm afraid that if I listen to it any longer, I will shake my resolve to revenge.

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The two rode side by side, chattering about the events of the past five years. The two righteous brothers, Yu Qiuhei and Asai Nagamasa, are eager to tell each other everything, so that he can experience the life he has experienced and make up for the regrets and thoughts of not being able to see each other for five years.

Before you know it, the sun has set. Asai Nagamasa personally welcomed Yu Qiuping into the castle tower of Otani Castle, and the elders of the Asai family have been waiting here for a long time. A sumptuous banquet has already been prepared, just waiting for Yu Qiuping to take a seat.

Yu Qiuping didn't expect that he would have such a good popularity in the Asai family, but in fact, it was reasonable. The idea of the elders of the Asai family uniting together to launch a coup d'état was proposed by Yu Qiuping. And in the coup d'état, Yu Qiuping also contributed a lot. Later, in the decisive battle between the Asai family and the Rokkaku family in the Nora Field, Yu Qiuping personally participated in the battle, and made great contributions and captured Rokkaku Yoshiji. It can be said that Yu Qiuping almost had the grace of rebuilding the Asai family back then.

The important ministers of the Asai family have always been more nostalgic, and the Asakura family has saved the Asai family from fire and water many times, and their kindness has passed for many years, and the Asai family still remembers it in their hearts. And Yu Qiuping's help to the Asai family happened a few years ago, and these family elders naturally will not forget, and specially set up a banquet to entertain Yu Qiuping.

In such a friendly atmosphere, the proposal of the alliance agreement was also pushed forward. Yu Qiuping had sent guards to inform the Asai family of his arrival before, and the Asai family was willing to greet him so warmly, which obviously showed a positive attitude towards the alliance.

The geographical location of the Rokkaku, Asai, Saito, and Oda families is as if they were a mahjong table, and the four families sit on the four sides. The Asai family and the Oda family are opposite homes, and the Saito family and the Rokkaku family are opposites. Since the Saito family and the Rokkaku family are allied, it is only natural that the Asai family and the Oda family form an alliance. The Asai family needs the Oda family to contain the Saito family and avoid being attacked from both sides, and the Oda family also hopes that they can have a flank to help them when attacking the Saito family. In addition to this, the Oda family has always had the dream of Kamiraku. If you want to enter the region from the Nobi Plain, Omi is a pass that you must pass. If you can form an alliance with the Asai family. Everything will be much easier.

Although the Oda family and the Rokkaku family did not have direct contact due to the isolation of the Suzuka Mountains and could not pose a threat to the Rokkaku family, the Asai family had no better choice. And Oda Nobunaga is willing to marry the world-famous beauty Oda City to Asai Nagamasa, which can be regarded as giving the Asai family enough face.

After a little discussion. Asai Nagamasa and the retainers of the Asai family agreed to Yu Qiuping's request for an alliance. After the two sides spent two days drawing up the terms of the alliance, Yu Qiuhei returned to Oda's house to resume his life. The two families agreed that after the New Year, Yu Qiuping would personally escort the princess of Oda City to Kita-Omi.

Before leaving, Asai Nagamasa still personally sent Yu Qiuping to the border. Before the separation, Asai Nagamasa, who is usually generous and hearty, seemed a little shy. After hesitating for a long time, he still struggled to ask, "Brother, what kind of person is Princess Ashi?" ”

Yu Qiuping couldn't help but laugh out loud when he saw Asai Nagamasa's appearance.

"It's a rare beauty," Yu Qiuping teased, "Changzheng, you're blessed!" ”

"That's not what I'm asking!" Asai Nagamasa blushed and whispered, "I'm asking..."

"Don't worry, I'll tell you quietly," Yu Qiuping leaned into Asai Nagamasa's ear and whispered, "I promise you, you will definitely get along happily." ”