"Everyone, please be calm and don't be impatient, and the princess will be there. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info" Hosokawa Fujitaka bowed down and welcomed Nobunaga into the hall.

"Lord Bingbu is too polite." Nobunaga also humbly responded, and several attendants behind him hurriedly bowed their heads and followed. Due to different considerations, the candidate brought out by Nobunaga this time has changed, and Sasa Narumasa replaces Murai Sadakatsu.

At this time, it was in the imperial palace of the Ashikaga shogun.

According to Yamashina Shintsugu's prompt, Nobunaga visited Kikutei Dai-Na Yan Haruki and Asukai Gondai Na Yan Masatsuna, and through these two highnesses, he was able to meet Konoe Maehisa, the current Sekihaku, and took office as Owari Mamoru. Although it is still not as good as Saito Yoshiryu, it is much more than the original official position of the general director.

The imperial court is noble, but in the hearts of the samurai, it is the shogunate that is more important after all. Ashikaga Yoshiteru, who had long lost his authority, was moved when he saw that the daimyo of Owari Ichihoku actually went to Beijing in person, and his courtesy was second only to Uesugi Kenshin who was in Kamiro at the beginning of the year. On the day Nobunaga presented his resignation, he sent Daisuke Hosokawa Fujitaka, who was in the fifth rank of the military department, to give a banquet to show his waiting.

The general's palace was not as grand as expected, and it was even far inferior to the scale of Cheongju Castle. Perhaps with the support of the Rokkaku clan, it was not as damaged as the Imperial Palace and the Minister's Residence. On the right side of the corridor, there is also a complete dojo, and there are dozens of Ashigaru standing in high spirits.

After waiting for about a quarter of an hour, the arrival of the general was announced, and everyone hurriedly walked to the predetermined position and stood up.

The first to walk in was the shogun's close minister, Hosokawa Fujitaka introduced to Nobunaga and the others, from front to back were Isshiki Awaji Mamoru , Ueno Soldier Shosuke and Takayo Mamoru all of them were daimyo who lost their ancestral leadership in the chaos.

Then the most gorgeously dressed man strode in, thin but capable, and he knew that it was Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru who needed no introduction. Even though it was early spring, his forehead was already full of sweat, as if he had just experienced intense exercise.

"Is this Oda Owari Mamoru coming?" Without waiting for his subordinates to say more, Ashikaga Yoshiteru said bluntly, it seems that although he is a shogun at the head of the samurai, he is not a person who likes red tape.

"Contemptible Oda Nobunaga, I am grateful to have been received by Lord Gongfang, and I wish Lord Gongfang good luck and good health." Nobunaga was slow to make out the way of the courtesy, and his face was also appropriately respectful. The four retainers also hurriedly followed.

"Owari Mamoru is really elegant, and the retainers are also heroic." Yoshiki smiled slightly, bowed in return, and seemed to be full of affection for Nobunaga, who was neither humble nor arrogant, "I have the habit of practicing swordsmanship every day, and I don't mean to wait for the right time, so please don't be surprised by Owari." ”

"How dare you."

Yoshiki nodded, no longer speaking, and glanced sideways at the Ichishiki Fujinaga on the left.

"Owari-sama." Fujinaga, who was instructed, spoke, as the responsibility of Shikibu Shaosuke, there is no difference between his identity and Nobunaga's, and he is naturally more casual than Yoshiki, "This time I came to Shangluo, and it was a long way, and there should be no obstacle on the way." ”

"Thank you Shikibe-sama for your concern. Although there are thieves all the way here, they are all young people, how can they stop my generation's determination to meet the princess? Maybe he didn't look down on an opponent like Igshiki Fujinaga, but Nobunaga said it with confidence.

Isshiki Fuji Chang was speechless for a moment, as a person who has mastered the facts among the shogunates, he is not bad at words, but the other party's answer is too unbelievable. According to the normal train of thought, Nobunaga should have said that the general's Hongfuku, the journey went smoothly and so on, and then the two sides touted each other, and then moved on to the substance, but now......

And so the atmosphere suddenly became awkwardly dull.

Yoshiki stared at Nobunaga in some surprise, and Nobunaga didn't shy away from looking back.

This year, the general was only twenty-five years old, and the other party was only two years older than him, which was the most energetic young moment.

Although they maintain this basic etiquette with each other, one side thinks that this is a fool who grew up in a small imperial hall and wants to save face, while the other party thinks that the other party is just a local tyrant in Owari Village who does not know the general trend of the world.

"Hahahaha......" Yoshiki suddenly burst out laughing without warning, his voice was very bold, and he went straight to the roof, without the slightest hint of resentment.

Nobunaga laughed as well, his face a little stiff.

The general seems to be a man with more energy than expected.

"The famous Owari-sama, of course, will not be afraid of thieves."

"It is true that there are daimyos, but Nobunaga is known in his hometown as a 'great fool' who does not know etiquette, and Kokata must have already experienced it."

"What Owari said to Ichishaki-sama just now is exactly the same as that of Jinghu Gong who visited a few years ago, is Jinghu Gong also a big fool?"

"Jinghu Gong? Is the public side talking about Echigo's long-tail bomb Masama? Nobunaga was suddenly stunned.

Oda Nobunaga's number one idol was Cao Cao, the Wei Wu Emperor of China, and among his contemporaries, Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin (now known as Nagao Keiho) were the people he respected the most.

"That's right, but I was not convinced at the time, and I had to pull out Jinghugong's retainers to compete with my attendants......" Yoshiki's eyes floated meaningfully past the four people behind Nobunaga.

"Does the public mean that it's the same for Nobunaga?" Nobunaga did not look reluctant or embarrassed, but looked excited.

"It's a matter of course, but there's no need to rush it."

"Oh?"

"Owari Mamoru Ah, you and I are people with the same temperament, so you don't need to hint at what you want like others, just say it!"

"Wouldn't that be rude in front of many adults?"

"Don't worry, everyone here is one with me."

"In that case, I beg your pardon for being presumptuous."

"Please."

"The world is about to have a change in experience, and the original Xiaohao family will become princes who affect the world as soon as it turns, and the princess also needs to be cautious."

"Oh? Owari's understanding seems too one-sided, right? ”

"Lord Gongfang is sitting in, and he must know the general trend of the world better than Nobunaga, so could it be that he just said, 'Don't be pretended', doesn't it count so soon?"

"Haha, Owari is really frank." Yoshiki stared at Nobunaga with interest, "Does Owari mean that you want to seize the land of Mino?" ”

"Lord Gongfang's eyes are like torches, in a word." Nobunaga did not deny it.

"It's quite difficult...... Owari-sama is certainly heroic, but Mino's Jibu (Saito Yoshiryu) is also very ......."

"Lord Gongfang only needs to live in peace, and within ten years, Nobunaga will inevitably obtain Mino and come to see Lord Gongfang again."

Ashikaga Yoshiteru smiled lightly and did not comment, but turned his gaze to the four behind Nobunaga.

"I wonder which samurai Owari will send to compete with the sword?"

Nobunaga didn't have a disappointed look on his face, but changed the subject according to Yoshiki's meaning.

"You can do all four."

Yoshiki swept over the four and nodded.

"Then, let's let the samurai in dark clothes come out of the ranks."

Actually clicked on me?

The Xuanyi warrior was slightly surprised, and then came out and said:

"Contemptible Tie Show, meet Lord Gongfang!"

………………

Bamboo knives, uniforms, barefoot.

"Owari, a tie."

"Ueno Kuni, Yumitsu Numata."

After giving the salute, the two sides stood still, drew their swords and confronted each other, and said no more.

By the measure of the Ono area, the seventeen-year-old Hirate Tsunoshi is as tall as six feet two inches (about 173 cm), and his dark samurai uniform has no trace of dust, and he stands with a sword, and his appearance is dignified, like a blade out of the sheath. In contrast, the same young Numata Yumitsu is much shorter, and has grown a beard, and he has lowered his hand to lift the hilt of his sword, and his eyes are deep, and he is more of a master and experienced.

Under the stalemate, in the face of unfamiliar opponents, no one is willing to make rash moves to make people see the flaws. On the other hand, like a wild warrior who does not know how to do it, he will come forward to slash and slash without knowing it, and even if he wins by brute force, he will be considered to be impetuous and lack of energy.

Kendo began in the Spring and Autumn Period and was introduced to Japan in the Sui and Tang dynasties, and unlike other martial arts, it was not just a means of fighting, but was regarded as a spiritual practice. In the ring, victory or defeat is important, but the audience attaches more importance to the cultivation and strength of the swordsman.

This kind of cultivation is completely different from fighting in battle, the former emphasizing the mind and skill, while the latter is the momentum and strength. Masahide, the father of the flat Tsunohide, is not a skilled general, but he is a master of the "Beijing Eight Streams" kendo. The Kyohachi tradition was created by the source of Yoshijing, inherited by the "Oni One Law Eye" under the door, and the current shogun's swordsmanship, the Yoshioka Constitution, also belongs to the descendants of this school. The key to swordsmanship lies in the heart is like stopping the water, and the waves are not alarmed, so that you can walk leisurely and advance and retreat freely.

On the other side, Yumitsu Numata from Ueno Province is a new shogun, and I heard that he has traveled around the world and learned dozens of schools, but most of the sects of Kanto Kendo originate from the Kashima Middle Ages in Kanto. The origin of the Middle Ages can be traced back to the "Wonderful Sword" created thousands of years ago, and his swordsmanship is chic and ruthless.

Silent waiting, every moment is long and boundless, in the universe, except for their own and opponent's swords, there is no distraction. Get rid of distracting thoughts and forget things and self in order to endure such loneliness. It is the so-called sword intent like Zen.

Ashikaga Yoshiteru, who was sitting in a high position, smiled and nodded at Nobunaga.

"The way of the sword, quiet is like stopping the water and dwelling in the abyss, and the waves are not alarmed. This Fan Xiu Hall has already obtained three of them. ”

Nobunaga bowed back in return, but did not answer. For him, whether it is kendo, tea ceremony, or Zen way, it is just a vain and gorgeous and useless skill like a floating cloud, and only the sword in his hand and the money and food in the warehouse are credible.

"What the princess said is extremely true, thinking that the junior (Zhengxiu) was elegant and elegant, and he was really knowledgeable." Seeing Nobunaga's state, Hosokawa Fujitaka hurriedly stepped forward to answer.

"How can Owari be a place of contempt, and how can it be a gathering of the heroes of the shogunate?" Nobunaga finally greeted him with a painless remark, but it sounded perfunctory.

"Owari-sama is too modest." Yoshiki glanced at Nobunaga, not stunned, and looked back at the audience.

The day before yesterday, the long-tailed Jinghu went to Luo, and talked and laughed with the general, in addition to his own personality charm, more because of the same preference for swordsmanship. Nobunaga, on the other hand, had the same ambitions, but he was a little more youthful and vigorous.

Shaoqing, the slightly younger Fan Xiu was slightly inferior in cultivation after all, and couldn't help but make a tentative move.

The bamboo knife slashed from top to bottom towards Numata Yumitsu's left shoulder.

Youguang stepped on the back half of the step with his left foot, took his right leg as the axis, and reflexively picked up the left rib of the stabbing show.

The tentative light stroke, the shot has three points of force, and the one left on the body still has seven points. With a twist of his right wrist, the blade turned vertical to horizontal, blocking the opponent's blade.

The bamboo knives collided, and there was a sonorous and low sound, and Youguang's right wrist vibrated and retreated with a touch.

Fan Xiu was surprised by the other party's reaction, and did not dare to bully him.

The two phases were staggered, and Youguang suddenly raised his hand and attacked with a sword. Just after the trial, he felt that the opponent's strength was better than his own, and he could not compete and consume one move at a time, but needed to break the strength with skill, so he immediately bullied himself and forced him.

Kashima's swordsmanship is elegant and fast, and Fan Xiu is slightly bent down at the moment, standing on the ground, so the tip of the knife is stabbed on his left shoulder, fortunately, the bamboo knife used today is wrapped in a cloth bag, and it is not a real blade. The left shoulder was in pain, Fan Xiu swung his knife and slashed at Youguang's arm, Youguang withdrew the knife to block, Fan Xiu took the opportunity to retreat, and the two sides opened a distance of four steps.

At this time, Numata Yumitsu was already standing in the center of the ring, while Hoshu was forced into a corner and could not retreat.

"Entering like a river flowing, retreating like a thousand rivers returning to the sea, Youguang's swordsmanship seems to have improved again." General Yoshiki was so excited that he explained it to the left and right. Yoshiki is a disciple of Kashima Sword Saint Tsukahara (at this time, Kamizumi has not yet preached in the wilderness), and has the reputation of a sword hero, so he is naturally a high-level leader.

Nobunaga, who was next, was slightly embarrassed. This contest is just for the general to enjoy, and there is no need to care about the victory or defeat. However, it is still impossible to underestimate the defeat so quickly. Blink of an eye at a few other retainers around him, he can only be even more helpless, Zuo Zuo Chengzheng They are all brave generals who have been galloping on the battlefield for many years, and they must have no scruples to start but seek a victory, I am afraid that they will lose face even more.

At this time, the two clashed several times on the stage, and Numata Yumitsu's swordsmanship was fierce, but the strategy was that he was not impatient, and pressed the opponent tightly to the corner of the stage.

After several attempts, there was no way to escape, and he could only face this opponent whose strength was higher than his own.

There was a dull pain in the left shoulder, although the sword just now could not see blood, but it caused bruises, and after connecting a few times, the swing of the knife began to be a little inconvenient.

Fan Xiu looked at his opponent intently. Because Yumitsu was not in a hurry to attack, it had been delayed for a long time, and even if he lost at this time, it would not be considered to damage the prestige of the Oda family.

The heart is calm, but you can concentrate on the field.

Fan Xiu grabbed the hilt of the knife with both hands, let out a loud shout, and jumped forward, the bamboo knife slashed from his head, pressing the strength of his whole body onto the blade.

In the predicament, it was a blow to the cauldron, Numata Yumitsu couldn't react, and subconsciously raised his knife to resist.

Numata resisted the knife, and his body shook and he almost fell to the ground. Half a step back before he managed to gain a foothold.

The two bamboo knives staggered, and with a loud bang, the blade in Numata's hand broke into two sections, and the front part flew towards the main position to the north, and it was actually split in two.

"Lord Gongfang, beware!" The sharp-eyed shogunate couldn't help but exclaim.

Ashikaga Yoshiki in the middle was as heavy as water, and he stretched out his right hand, but he didn't see how to move, and the broken blade that was spinning rapidly was firmly clamped by the thumb, index, and middle fingers.

"The subordinate has no case, please forgive the princess!" Fan Xiu hurriedly faced the general and crouched on the ground.

"Lord Gongfang is really martial." Nobunaga also stood up and saluted.

"It doesn't matter." General Yoshiki waved his hand, not paying attention to this level of offense, "I haven't seen you for months, but Youguang is really impressive. And this Fan Xiudian is also a young hero. ”

"Thank you, Lord Gongfang." The two people who competed on the field saluted together. And the rest is flattering. Seeing that the general was in a happy mood, naturally no one would ask questions about the outcome of the competition just now.

Nobunaga glanced back at Honshu and nodded secretly, it was indeed the most ideal situation if he didn't live up to the situation.

PS: It's been a bit busy lately, and this week's update is estimated to be difficult to guarantee