"Shibata-sama?" Sazuo Chengzheng frowned slightly, and then chuckled disapprehantly, "This adult does take good care of his juniors, and he knows that you have arrived in Gudu City, and it is not unusual for him to want to meet you." Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info"

"Take care of the juniors? What did he do? Fan Xiu doubted.

"Generally, when the Yuan costume is given, some co-operators are sufficient, and if the newly promoted retainers have no intention of making mistakes, Shibata-sama will most likely mediate from it."

"In this way, the number one general of the Oda family is a kind-hearted person." Fan Xiu smiled, but other thoughts moved in his heart, this kind of work to recruit people's hearts, no matter how you look at it, Lin Tongsheng is more suitable to do it.

"Actually, Shibata-sama also wants his family to prosper, and he is a servant of Musashi Mamoru (Oda Nobuyuki), so it is natural that he has a different position from us. He is also a righteous man than some of his ill-intentioned people. Cheng Zheng suddenly put away his smile, and his eyes gradually became sharp.

"Among the four elders of the family left by the first hall to the lord, Sado Mamoru has shown his dissent, the Aoyama Hall has long been killed in battle, the Naito Hall is entangled in the mian sickbed and cannot be governed, and the Lingzun prison is ......"

Fan Xiu was silent, but Sasa's words became more and more intense.

"As far as I know, Brother Ling Jiuxiu Hall has always been quite complaining about the lord, and as for you, you may not be resentful of that matter. If even the concubines of the prison hall have two hearts for the lord, I am afraid that Owari people will also change. ”

There was silence again.

"Yosa (Naruma's young name)...... Surely you want to hear my statement that I am not double-minded? Fan Xiu smiled lightly, "I'm not used to saying those impassioned words, but you can rest assured." ”

Sasa Narumasa stared at Tsuhidera for a long time, obviously dissatisfied with such a light answer, but in the end he could only sigh lightly. "In this way, I think the lord will also be relieved."

Fan Xiu replied casually, and then fell silent again.

"In short, since Shibata-sama wants to meet you, it must not be a bad thing." Zozo seemed to have a lot to say, but in the end he didn't say anything.

In the evening of the next day, Shibata Katsuharu still appeared at the door and waited.

When Shibata Katsuya came to Furuto Castle, he naturally wanted to visit Nobunaga first. Fan Xiu also took the opportunity to ask his colleagues about the situation of the Shibata family, the future famous Shibata Katsuya was standing at this time, and there were no heirs, and the adult men in the family, except for a younger brother, were only Katsuharu, the nephew of the Gangyuan suit. Judging from what he heard, Shibata Katsuharu doesn't seem to have inherited the martial arts of the Katsu family, and he hasn't read any books, but he is a generous and careful person, and he has a good relationship with the descendants of the Owari clan, which can be regarded as a big help to the Shibata family.

Kuanhe has already experienced it yesterday, and today's actions are full of care.

"Today, I am really grateful for my hard work and victory in the Spring Palace." In any case, the skill of face must always be sufficient.

"It's an honor under it." Shibata Katsuharu also hurriedly returned the salute, "If you don't see the outside, call me Wuyou (Emon)." ”

"Then you should call me very left."

"This ......"

"It seems that it's not me who is outside, but Shibata-kun."

……

After a few words of greeting, Shengchun looked a little cautious and talked about business: "Uncle is already waiting at home, so it's better to get up immediately." ”

"It's really unsettling to be able to meet Shibata-sama." Fan Xiu was still smiling, and he didn't see any uneasiness, "I have been recommended by Lao Wuyou." ”

"Don't dare to be a ......"

……

Gudu City is not very big, hundreds of steps away, but in an instant.

Shibata Katsuie's temporary residence, just a little east of the castle tower, brought over two hundred ashigaru, also brazenly stood close to the inner castle, as if ready to rush into the castle at any moment.

"It turns out that the fighting between the two sides has reached this level." Fan Xiu was secretly frightened, but her demeanor became more and more respectful, and she followed Shengchun step by step.

When I stepped into the entrance, I just saw Shibata Katsuya coming out of the hall.

As Shibata Katsuya, welcoming here has already done enough courtesy, and Fan Xiu can only be busy returning the gift.

A few years ago, when Oda Nobuhide celebrated his fortieth birthday, Honhide also met Shibata Katsuie. Four or five years have passed, and the military general has not changed, with a wide forehead and broad face, a tiger's back and a bear's waist, and a thick beard on his face. Although he is laughing, there is a terrifying momentum in his eyes, perhaps this is the so-called "murderous aura" of people who have been on the battlefield.

Probably because it is not often inhabited, there are no furnishings or furniture in this house, and it seems very spacious. The wooden floors and walls are quite neat and ornate, and the texture is much better than the Heite family's house in Nakono.

sat down, and then inevitably greeted each other, the content was nothing more than to remember the former prestige of the Flat Prison Palace, and then express the regret of "that thing", and Fan Xiu, as a son of man, naturally accompanied a few sighs, making a look of almost tears.

This procedure has been repeated many times, even if there is no lack of truth at the beginning, and in the end it becomes an errand.

Shibata Katsuya and Hirate Masahide usually have a shallow relationship, but the emotion at this time does not seem to be fake. Fan Xiu was about to respond, but he waved his hand: "That's it, the dead are gone, and the living should be reluctant." Sad all day long, is it the style of men like me. ”

"What Shibata-sama said is very true." Honxiu arched his hand.

"All in all, I haven't seen Shizuo in years." Shibata Tsukimichi.

"The care of adults, Fan Xiu is grateful to her heart."

"Hmm." Shibata looked straight ahead and pondered for a moment. "I remember that it was the birthday feast of the first hall, and the Owari samurai gathered, and those children would only talk about it and fight for red faces, but you were very indifferent and didn't say a word, and I couldn't help but sigh at that time, the family inheritance of the prison hall was really extraordinary."

"Yes." Fan Xiu responded. People who are more than twenty years old mentally have nothing to talk about with a group of seven or eight-year-old children. However, it is indeed not easy for Shibata Katsuya to be able to notice these subtleties.

"Now that you are a samurai of the Oda family, it must not be a problem to be competent, but as a samurai, in addition to work, you must also be kind to others, and you should not be blindly high."

"Yes, Fan Xiu has been taught." Fan Xiu bowed his head and fulfilled Shibata's desire to be an elder, but he was puzzled in his heart. Could it be that Shibata Katsuya has no son, so his "fatherhood" is great?

Historically, Shibata, like Toyotomi Hideyoshi, had no children until his old age, so he adopted many young children from relatives. So Fan Xiu suddenly became nervous.

Shibata Katsuie...... You don't want me to be his son and inherit the family name, right?!

At this time, the Shengjia family is in their early thirties, and it is indeed the time when they have to think about their children's rest, and Fan Xiu is only twelve or thirteen years old, and there is no problem with his age, let alone his background......

As soon as he thought of this, the eyes of Shibata Katsuya became a little creepy.

Shibata was unconscious, and he still taught like a loyal elder.

"There are countless people who have been blessed by the Owari Prison Temple, and no one will deliberately embarrass you. But you can't do that either. ”

"The flat family is a scholarly family, and knowledge is naturally better than that of me, a martial artist, but we must also remember that the sword is the strength of a samurai."

"Now that you are a leader, you must abide by the law, and you must no longer do what you want like at home."

……

Shibata Katsuie has never said anything out of the ordinary, but has been tirelessly guiding newcomers as a senior. Aside from the occasional expression of displeasure with Nobunaga, there was no abnormal behavior.

Maybe he really just sympathizes with the younger generations and doesn't have a deep meaning? Maybe it's because you're worried? Honshu gradually relaxed, and although some of the words Shibata said were not far-sighted, they were beneficial and harmless to listen to as a junior.

"Very left!" Shibata didn't know what to think, and suddenly slapped his thigh, "I heard that you came to Gudu with your brother the day before yesterday, and you rode an old horse?" ”

"This is because there are no horses left in the family...... "Hirate Masahide is a relatively pure literati, and the family prefers to collect ancient books rather than famous horses.

"That's not good!" Shibata shook his head, "War horses are the basis for samurai to gallop on the battlefield, how can no horse make achievements?" ”

"Hehe......" Fan Xiu smiled slightly, "A mere child has no talent and no virtue, how can he talk about making contributions......"

"No, no......" Shibata just shook his head, and then beckoned to the guards outside the door.

"Isuke! Ask someone to take my Xiujiang out! ”

The guards took the order and left, and after Shibata finished speaking, he walked out of the side door without waiting for Honxiu to react.

Fanxiu can only follow out.

"His Royal Highness Shibata ......" Fan Xiu was a little crying and laughing, but Katsuya just shook his head and didn't let him continue.

A moment later, there was a light sound of horses' hooves in the courtyard.

"It's coming!" Following Shibata's point, the servant brought a black horse, more than 1.4 meters tall, much taller than ordinary Japanese horses, with slender limbs, thin skin and fine hair, and light steps between walks.

"This horse's name is Xiujiang, I got it from a merchant, it is said to be from the hands of the Southern Barbarians, not only fast but also docile, it must be very suitable for Shizuo!" Shibata gently stroked the horse's mane with his hand, but there was no reluctance in his eyes.

"This ......" is useless, and Fan Xiu subconsciously wants to refuse.

"Of course, if Shibata Katsuya thinks that Shibata Katsuya is just a vulgar martial artist of Owari and disdains to be in company, he can naturally refuse." Shibata leisurely turned to face Honhide, blocking the possibility of his refusal.

"Thank you so much, Your Highness Shibata." Fan Xiu had to smile bitterly.

"I have more than a dozen famous horses in my collection, and there is no regret about missing one." Shibata waved his hand to stop the ho who was about to give a salute, "It's very left...... Hehe......"

Shibata stroked his beard, and a gleam appeared in his eyes: "Lord Shang doesn't like indecisive people, if one day Jinzuo receives an order to 'kill Shibata Katsuya', come on this horse!" Ha ha! ”

Shibata looked up to the sky and laughed and returned to the room.

Rao is pretentious heart is like a rock, and he can't help but be stunned at this time.