In the previous life of Akihei, in the third year of Eiroku (1560), that is, the next year, the important ministers of the Asai family, who held a lot of power, would be dissatisfied with the weakness of the lord, so they would depose Asai Hisamasa and appoint Asai Kenmasa as the new governor.

And in this time and space, due to the visit of Sena Shitoshi, the intensification of the conflict was advanced.

And what Yu Qiuping wants to do this time is to push the boat down the river and promote the early arrival of this coup. The coming to power of Yu Gong, a tough governor of the Asai family, was conducive to the development of the diplomatic work of the Imagawa family. Yu privately, he also hopes that his brother-in-law Kenmasa Asai can embark on the road of fighting for the glory of the Asai family and the righteousness of the samurai as soon as possible.

"Lord Yuqiu, why are you here?" Akao Kiyotsuna glanced at Yu Qiuping and asked.

"I just happened to pass by, and I happened to hear the shouts of the adults in the house, so I persuaded him." Yu Qiuping said with a smile, "After all, Zai Xia is also the righteous brother of the young master, and he doesn't want his family to fall apart." ”

Yu Qiuping's words made the faces of the people who were arguing just now turn red. It was too embarrassing for an outsider to hear their disrespectful remarks about the family governor so clearly. Originally, Yu Qiuping's unauthorized visit was not very polite. However, in view of the current special environment, Yu Qiuping is very likely to come on behalf of the Imagawa family, and he still can't be rude.

"Then Lord Yuqiu, what do you think?" In order to alleviate the embarrassment, Asai Ryojin spoke.

"I don't dare to take it seriously, just some shallow opinions." Yu Qiuping shook his head, "I think the Asai family is not hopeless, you might as well help the young eagle take off?" ”

Haibei Gang frowned and asked, "What do you mean by this?" Please speak up to Lord Yuqiu. ”

"Then there will be no beating around the bush." Yuqiu slowly knelt down and looked at everyone present: "Since the lord is weak, why don't you support the young lord to succeed to the throne?" ”

Yu Qiuping's words directly pierced the window paper in everyone's hearts. In fact, everyone has such thoughts, to depose the dark and weak long-term government, and to support the young master of the virtuous government who is bold and resolute at a young age. The complaints and angry scolding just now revealed such a meaning in and out of the words. It's just that everyone is embarrassed to mention this first because of the constraints of face and loyalty. And Yu Qiuping, as an outsider, can raise this topic without any baggage, thus avoiding the embarrassment of everyone and facilitating the matter to be discussed quickly. And this is exactly the advice that Sena Shijun, who is good at this, gave Yu Qiuping.

In Japan, if the old lord is mediocre, and the retainers support the young lord to succeed to the throne, it is not too deviant. Therefore, although everyone changed color slightly, they did not reprimand Yu Qiuping.

"Lord Yuqiu's words are too abrupt." Akawei Kiyotsuna is unwilling to be led by the nose by Yu Qiuping, and the retainers of the Asai family should indeed be superficial to this kind of discordant speech.

"It was Haibei people who asked to say it clearly, and they dared to disobey their orders?" Yu Qiuping said with a smile and defused Akao Kiyozuna's attack.

"Moreover," Yu Qiuping changed his words, "I am fighting bravely, this may also be the best choice for the Asai family at present." ”

"What choice does the Asai family have to make, it's not the turn of outsiders to point fingers!" Yusen Qingzhen reprimanded, "Don't bother Lord Yuqiu." ”

"I'm not an outsider down there." Yu Qiuping shook his head with a smile, like a ball of cotton, unloading the attacks of the Asai family one by one, "I didn't come here as the general of the Imagawa family, the deputy of Sena Yushu. Instead, he came as the righteous brother of Lord Kensei. ”

"Since Lord Yuqiu wants to express something, then I'll listen to it." The milder Haibei Tsunade said, "I don't know why the adults think that supporting the young master is the best choice for the Asai family?" ”

"Because the Asai family can't afford to drag it out." Yu Qiuping said in a deep voice, "The Asai family and the Rokkaku family are both committed to Omi, and the two are in a situation where one is the other. Now that the Asai family, under the leadership of His Royal Highness Hisamasa, they dare not compete with the Rokkaku family, and only under the infiltration of the ambitious Rokkaku Yoshiken, they will be defeated and retreated, and the difference in strength between the two will become bigger and bigger. Blind weakness and procrastination will only further weaken the Asai family. ”

"If you replace the virtuous young master who is eager to fight with the Hexagonal family at this time, and the Hexagonal family has a life-and-death showdown, there is still a few percent chance of winning. If you hesitate, in a few years, the strength of the Rokkaku family will be stronger, and the Asai family will be even weaker, but there will be no chance to fight to the death. Yu Qiuping looked at everyone, "As far as I know, isn't it very likely that Sakata County and Inougami County will fall to the Rokkaku family?" ”

Yu Qiuping's words seem to be reasonable, but in fact they have a fatal loophole. That is, he only focused on Omi and did not consider the possible influence of external forces. However, the situation of eliminating the strengths of one and the other is real.

The important ministers of the Asai family are not incompetent, so they naturally understand the stakes. However, changing the governor under the persuasion of an outsider is too disgraceful. Therefore, Akao Kiyotsuna spoke: "What Lord Yuqiu meant, we understand. However, the stakes are high, and it still needs to be discussed. ”

"In that case, I'll take my leave." Yu Qiuhei completed Sena's instructions and prepared to leave. He believed that as soon as the ministers began to discuss, they would definitely come to the same conclusion as in their previous lives.

"However, if you really want to, I hope you can take into account the position of the virtuous young master." Yu Qiuping arched his hand and said: "His Royal Highness Xianzheng attaches great importance to righteousness, and I am afraid that he will not agree with such a practice as a last resort." Even if you reluctantly accept it, I'm afraid there will be a pimple in my heart. In my opinion, the most ideal way is for you to 'persuade' His Highness Jiuzheng and let him take the initiative to retreat and give way to His Highness Xianzheng, so that there will be no hindrance in righteousness. ”

"However, if we want to 'convince' the lord, I'm afraid that there will be a disturbance in the city, and the young lord he..." I'm afraid you'll notice the wind and grass. ”

"If that's the kind of concern, I'm here to help." Yu Qiuping said with a smile, "You can ask His Royal Highness Xianzheng to go outside the city to relax and make time for your lords." ”

"Thank you very much." Haibei Tsunade thanked him from the bottom of his heart, and only when Yu Qiuping asked Asai Kenmasa to go out, it would not arouse his association. "If we decide to act, we'll come back and inform Lord Yuqiu."

"I've read the yellow calendar, and it says that tomorrow is an auspicious day for a coup." Yu Qiuping laughed, "If you adults can quickly discuss it tonight, you will act tomorrow, but you will be blessed by the gods." ”

"Is there even an auspicious day for a coup d'état?" Everyone laughed dumbly, "I don't know what kind of god it is?" ”

"July 14 is naturally a good day for a coup." Yu Qiuping said goodbye, "That god is a god from the southern barbarian France. ”

After Yu Qiuping left, the important ministers of the Asai family began to discuss seriously again.

In Kita-Omi, the Asai family is not a one-of-a-kind existence, but more akin to a wealthy consortium, and the Asai family is just the leader of the alliance. Whether it is the three generals of Hai Chiyu, or Isono Yuanchang, Anyangji clan and others, they all have a lot of territory. The wealthy families have a huge voice in the family, and if the important ministers unanimously oppose it, the opinions of the family governor cannot be implemented.

"Although the red leaves in the rain and autumn are a little abrupt, everyone must know that his words are reasonable." Akao Kiyotsuna said, "If the family governor is allowed to compromise and succumb to the Rokkaku family like this, the Asai family can only become a small local family under the Rokkaku family in the end, and it may not even be as good as the Gamo family." ”

"Unless you plan to turn your back on Asai and fall to the Rokkaku," Haibei Tsunade glanced at everyone, "Otherwise, it is our best choice to support the Young Master and declare war on the Rokkaku family who are constantly pressuring." Even if you can't win completely, you must sign a more reasonable covenant, and you can't let the Hexagons exploit it. ”

"Damn, the first lord was kind to me, how could I betray it." Yusen Qingzhen scolded, "I can't get used to the group of grandsons in Minami Omi for a long time, support our young master, and fight happily!" Even if I lose, I'll admit it! It's better than surrendering like this! ”

"The young master is heroic and resolute, and he has the style of the first lord. I will never give in to the lord like this! Isono exclaimed, "With all of you by your side, you will be able to achieve a career like that of your ancestors." Even if it doesn't work, it can be regarded as showing the martial name of the Asai family to the world! ”

"The lord is so weak that he has lost the hearts of the people, but the young lord has always had a reputation for heroism in the territory." Haibei Tsunade analyzed, "If the young master succeeds to the throne and recruits troops to start a war with the Rokkaku family, the new Asai family may be able to win over many of the old Asai family that has fallen to the Rokkaku family." In this way, our odds are greater. ”

"Ladies and gentlemen, do you have any opinions?" Akao Kiyotsuna glanced around at the other important ministers around him.

"Seconded below."

"I support the views of the three below."

"I swear allegiance to the young lord of the virtuous government..."

……

After receiving the support of almost all the important ministers, the three generals of Hai Chiyu drafted a covenant, asking everyone to sign on it, agreeing to jointly support the succession of Asai Kenmasa and depose Asai Hisamasa as the governor.

"Tomorrow, please ask the troops to lead the troops into the castle town of Otani Castle, not to enter the castle town, and save some face for the lord." "Please also ask Lord Asai Ryo-jin to be responsible for ensuring the safety of all of us, and after everyone enters the city, all of us will ask to see the lord and force the lord to give way." ”

"I'll send someone to inform Lord Yuqiu later, and ask him to invite the young master out of the city early tomorrow morning." Haibei Tsunami said, "If it doesn't make sense, please go back and prepare." ”

At the beginning of the day, Yu Qiuping, who was resting in the post station, received a secret letter from Haibei Gangqin. After Yu Qiuping read it, he handed it to Sena Toshitoshi.

"It can be said that it is nine times out of ten." Sena nodded after seeing this, "Since the matter is imminent, let's wait for the conclusion with the Asai family before going to Kyoto." ”

"It's just..."Sena Shijun pondered for a while, and looked at Yu Qiuping in confusion: "Momiji, you have always been cautious, cautious in your words and deeds, why did you take the initiative to try such a risky thing this time?" If it fails, there is a risk that the Imagawa family and the Asai family will have a bad relationship. ”

"Uh..."Yu Qiuping smiled awkwardly, this is the advantage of the traverser to see the situation clearly. He reluctantly explained: "There is always a time when people are bold! Besides, doesn't the Governor's Hall ask me to make a choice without regrets? Between the possible return of winning over the Asai family as an ally and avoiding making enemies with the Asai family, I made a choice! ”