"It's okay for adults to understand it that way." Yu Qiuping nodded, "How is it, what does Sakuma-sama think?" ”

The unbelievable and strange conditions of the Imagawa family made the three people at the head of the city confused, and it was a pity not to agree, and they were worried about traps if they agreed. And Sazuo Chengzheng, as Yu Qiuping's great enemy, had just been defeated by Yu Qiuping once, so he naturally rejected this cooperation the most, so he asked: "Hmph, God knows what Yuqiu Da'an's mind is?" How can there be such good conditions. ”

"I probably don't want to see more than a thousand people starved to death, out of a person's compassion, I hope to help." Yu Qiuping honestly told the truth in his heart, but he didn't expect the people of the Oda family to believe it, "So I hope that the Oda family will not interfere with our relief efforts, so I came to negotiate with adults." ”

"Hmph, that's just nonsense." Sazuo Chengzheng snorted coldly, "Lord Yuqiu is really kind?" We, the people of the Oda family, are worried, who would believe that there are samurai willing to do this? ”

"Just because you don't have a conscience doesn't mean that we adults don't have a conscience!" Mimasaki Nakahide, who had long been holding back his strength to sing blackface, immediately shouted loudly when he seized the opportunity, "You Oda family people are wolf-hearted, and you don't even want to keep a mouthful of food for the people to live, won't the whole Oda family be like this?" Seeing that these samurai of our Imagawa family who love the people with all their hearts are still suspicious! ”

Mimasaki Nakahide's words caused a burst of cheers from the surrounding Imagawa family soldiers and auxiliaries, and Sasa Narumasa at the head of the castle gritted his teeth, his face was red and white, but he couldn't refute such a statement on the line.

Seeing that Mimasaki Nakahide sang too much with a black face, the Oda family couldn't get off the stage. Naoe Tadahei hurriedly said: "Everyone in the Oda family is also forced to fight, and the two armies are fighting, and the people will inevitably suffer. Therefore, the Imagawa family hoped that the Oda family would allow the Imagawa family to help the people, and the two families would work together to alleviate the famine. "This actually provided a step for the Oda family.

Sasa Seimasa wanted to say more, but he found that Sakuma Nobumori and Sakuma Nobuyese around him seemed to be a little moved, but he still said, "What if you install a small work in these five villages?" ”

"This Oda family can rest assured that we are willing to accept the inspection of a small number of prison guards sent by the Oda family." Yu Qiuping said, "The prison army can follow the relief team and ensure that it will not be planted in detail. ”

"But when the people have received your favor, their hearts will turn to you." Sasa Narumasa snorted coldly, "If you really want to help the people, give us the military rations, and our Oda family will go to help." ”

As soon as Sasa Narimasa said this, the Imagawa army besieging the surrounding city immediately burst into boos. Mizenzaki Nakahide was furious, and sarcastically said: "Why don't you say what you just said out loud again, and listen to it yourself, what is a fool's dream?" The yin and yang weird tone then changed the words, and he scolded angrily: "Are you Kaizi when we are the Imagawa family!" Whatever you want! Fame and fortune make your Oda family reap? ”

"This guy!" Sasa Narumasa scolded viciously, drew the bow and arrow at his waist, and was about to draw the bow and shoot it at Mizenzaki Nakahide. However, before he could make a move, a feathered arrow came out of the string, and quickly shot the bow and arrow in his hand, nailing it directly to the wall behind him. Sasa Chengzheng looked at the city in amazement, only to see Charlie bending his bow and arrows, looking at him with vigilant eyes.

"Thompson, don't be impulsive." Yu Qiuping hurriedly waved his hand to signal Charlie to put down his bow and arrows, and Nobushige Sakuma also grabbed Sasa Narimasa. Sakuma Nobumori understood that the conditions proposed by Sasa Naruma were too harsh, and Yu Qiupei would definitely not accept them. Although the hearts of the people here may be bought off by the Imagawa family, this is at least better than the loss of Zenshoji Temple and the annihilation of the defenders.

Sakuma Nobumori hesitated for a moment, and wanted to fight again: "Before the next, more than fifty subordinates were left in the Imagawa family array, I don't know if they can be returned together..."

"Sagama-sama, you're still kicking your nose in the face!" Mizenzaki Nakahide immediately scolded, but after Yu Qiuping gave him a look, he was silent and stopped talking.

"My lord, with all due respect." Yu Qiuping said in a deep voice, "The previous conditions have been very favorable to the Oda family, and I can't agree to further conditions, otherwise how can I explain to the family governor?" ”

"Yes, Sakuma-sama." Naoe Tadahei immediately understood Yu Qiuping's words, and said, "In the Imagawa family, Lord Asahina and other adults are all asking for a direct attack. Only my family is willing to negotiate, and if Sakuma-sama makes my family unable to come to the stage, there will be no chance of negotiation. ”

Sakuma Nobumori briefly exchanged a few words with several retainers around him, and then said again: "Such a big matter is not something that can be said in the future, and it needs to be reported to the lord." If Lord Yuqiu is willing to release the family's Ashigaru, then I am willing to promise to do my best to facilitate this matter from the lord. ”

Although the return of the captives was within an acceptable range, Yu Qiuping still pretended to be very embarrassed, and said hesitantly: "I'm afraid it's a little difficult, I don't know if the Oda family can make some other concessions."

"Lord Yuqiu, please speak." Sakuma Nobumori said.

"Your Excellency, can you ask the Oda family to send a few people with status to reassure the residents of these five villages on behalf of Oda Kamisuke-sama that their grain will not be forcibly requisitioned again." Yu Qiuping quietly opened the hole cards.

"The matter is big, and I still need to report it to the lord." Sakuma Nobumori hesitantly agreed, and asked one last question: "Then how do we make sure that the Imagawa family will withdraw from the siege after giving relief to the people?" ”

"I'm not going to lie to Sakuma-sama," Akihei said very frankly, "Since we are a besieging party, there are no restrictions that can guarantee that the Imagawa family will withdraw from the siege. ”

"But I, Yu Qiuping, am willing to use my personality to vouch for it, and if the agreement is reached, I will definitely abide by my promise to withdraw from the siege!" Yu Qiuping said loudly.

"How can such a blank check convince us?" Sasa asked in a low voice.

"Lady Sazo, is there something wrong with you?" Nakahide Gozenzaki sarcastically said without diplomatic etiquette, "Originally, we surrounded you, and it was already very face-saving if we didn't attack, and the people who helped your people were also your people, and you still want a guarantee to withdraw from the siege?" Dream on! ”

Sasa Naruma was about to attack again, and Sakuma Nobushige hurriedly helped his brother hold him.

"Don't worry, Lord Sakuma, although you may still be worried." Yu Qiuping solemnly promised, "But I, Yu Qiuping, have always done what I said." He gestured as he spoke, and the Imagawa army in the encirclement immediately moved the barricade and made a small opening, "In order to show our sincerity, we are willing to ask your lord to send a messenger to inform Oda Kamisuke-sama in the rear." At the same time, they also stopped obstructing the messengers of the southern Sanqi. ”

Zenshoji Temple has been cut off from the Oda family for several days, and such an action can be said to show enough sincerity.

"I believe in Lord Yuqiu in the next day." Sakuma Nobumori agreed. Even if you don't believe it, what can you do? Man is a sword, I am a fish.

On the evening of February 9, Sakuma Nobumori informed the news of the negotiations to the southern side of Sanqi and Tange, who in turn passed the information to Nakono Castle and the direction of Kiyoshu Castle, and the Oda family, who had been preparing for emergency mobilization, breathed a sigh of relief and disbanded half of the troops that had been recruited.

On the morning of 10 February, messengers from the southern Sanqi also arrived at Danxia, proving that Yuqiuping's promise to resume traffic was true. The three were all in favor of making peace with the Imagawa family, especially Sakuma, the defender of Marune. Because it was the troops of the Sakuma family who were surrounded. His messenger and Sakuma Nobunshige, who had personally returned to report the news, vigorously pushed for peace and persuaded Tange to agree to it.

"In the final analysis, it is up to the lord to make the decision himself." Mizuno Tadamitsu himself did not agree with this agreement, and felt that the Imagawa family must have other plans. He made a helpless expression at Sakuma Shinshige.

"Well, Yu agreed." As soon as Mizuno Tadamitsu's words fell, Oda Nobunaga strode in. Behind him, he was followed by Maeda Toshiya and a few other mother-clothed people, as well as a few attendants of the Mizuno family who didn't have time to report.

"Your Highness (the main hall)! How did you get here? Mizuno Tadamitsu and Sakuma Nobushige hurriedly knelt down and saluted.

"What? Something so big happened, can't Yu come? Oda Nobunaga snorted coldly, went straight around the two kneeling on the ground, and did not give them the order to flatten down, but sat down on his own.

"Your Highness (the main hall) is angry!" The two hurriedly kowtowed and pleaded guilty like garlic.

"Forget it, let's all get up." Oda Nobunaga took out a folding fan and gently tapped it on the palm of his hand. "The autumn harvest was delayed last year, and spring ploughing cannot be delayed this year. Even if I didn't know the purpose of the Imagawa family, I could only agree to it. ”

"Inuchiyo, haven't you seen that Yu Qiuping?" Oda Nobunaga called Maeda Toshiie's name, "You go and finalize the details of the negotiation with him." ”

"Yes, my lord!" Maeda Toshiya bowed and said, "Is there anything to be careful about or a bottom line?" ”

"Nope." Oda Nobunaga said dryly, "It's already a situation where people are slaughtered, and the other side actually puts forward such conditions, there is nothing to bargain about." ”

"Then the Imagawa family proposed... There must be a senior who swears to guarantee on behalf of the lord, and that person to watch," Maeda Toshiie grinned greatly, "Or should I go too?" ”

"Okay, then you can go." Oda Nobunaga also smiled, "You will guarantee whatever he asks you to promise, anyway, Yu never talks about credit." ”

"Maeda-sama, I haven't seen you for a long time, but my style is better than ever." Sena Toshi and Akihei met with Toshiya Maeda in the camp, and Akihei Akihei personally greeted him at the door. Because of the boldness of Maeda Toshiya himself and the life-saving grace of Yu Qiuping in Zhili Castle last time, Yu Qiuping has a good impression of him.

"Haha, Lord Yuqiu is better than in the past, what did a few of our Oda family say who fled in the wilderness, the adult's army is like the banner team of the ruler!" Maeda Toshiya also fell in love with Yuqiu, and said with a smile, "Lord Yuqiu is a good soldier." ”

"Haha, what are you doing with this, it's so hurtful and angry." Yu Qiuping smiled, "I care more about whether Maeda-sama's Matsumatsu is more beautiful, or my sweetheart is more outstanding." ”

"Haha. You kid, I want to compare with you. Maeda Toshiya hammered his chest, "Naturally, my family is more beautiful, and I will know when the time comes." ”

"I'll talk about it later when I have a chance." Yu Qiuping made a gesture of please, "His Royal Highness Sena is inside, please Maeda-sama and me." ”

"Here's the plan." Yu Qiuping handed a wad of paper to Maeda Toshiie, "There are five villages in need of relief. There were also more than fifty captives of the Sakuma family. It was decided to release the ten captives as a sign of good faith, and then the Oda family, who had received the captives, would allow them to go down to a village for relief. When the relief was finished, ten more captives were released. Until the last village is finished, the siege of Zenshoji Temple will be relieved. ”

"No problem." Maeda Toshiya nodded without even looking at it.

"Huh!" Yu Qiuping saw that his carefully prepared plan was put aside, and the words he had thought about for a long time were useless, "How about bargaining a few words!" ”

"It's so troublesome." Maeda Toshiya stretched, "I'll follow you anyway." ”

"Haha, this Maeda-sama is a quick talker," Sena Shijun laughed, "Arrange for your adult to stay, and we'll leave for relief tomorrow." ”