Time flies, and it's almost time for the Chinese New Year. Yu Qiuping didn't have much leisure after getting married, and there was a lot of official business to deal with in the collar. Whether it is autumn harvest statistics, weapon manufacturing, or soldier training, Yu Qiuping must personally worry about it. I simply have Imagawa Kaede as a helper now, and in order to help Yu Qiuping do some favors, she handles various official duties with him every day. I have to say that after a few days of adapting to Imagawa Kaede, the level caught up with Naoe Tadahei, and he became Yu Qiuping's inseparable secretary. However, Yu Qiuping has not yet reached the point where he has something to do as a secretary and nothing to do as a secretary - although he is really intoxicated by the passion with Kaede Imagawa every night.

After Yu Qiuping married Imagawa Kaede, he officially became a member of the Imagawa family. The promotion of his contribution to Omi was also announced--promoted to the county governor of Mikawa Bihai County, the lord of Zhili Castle - this is already the level of an important minister in the family. Umoakihira's territory to the west of Ejiri was sealed to 12,000 koku, and the 30,000 koku territory around Chiritsu Castle was also enclosed to Uyuakipei. The appointment of the city lord of Zhili City also made Yu Qiuping and his old subordinates full of emotion.

Since Imagawa Yoshimoto asked Yuqiuhei to take up his post after the New Year, he took half of his troops to Zhili Castle to take office, and the relocation of the troops became a major event. Yu Qiuping's more than 200 family members who were in Zhili City at that time all asked to move to Zhili with Yu Qiuping.

"What a pity that you just moved away as soon as your wasteland was reclaimed." Yu Qiuping left his old subordinates behind after the Chinese class in the evening, and gently persuaded, "After the Spring Festival, I will definitely not be able to catch up with the spring ploughing when I settle down, and the harvest of the year will not be found." ”

"It doesn't matter, it's a lot of money to sell the reclaimed land." Yoshioka Katsumasa said in a loud voice nonchalantly, "Didn't Your Highness say that because of years of war, Zhili was hit by war again last year, and the people fled, and there were a lot of fields vacated nearby!" The brothers used to cultivate and cultivate the land, but they were still worried about not being able to eat anything? That's a ready-made fertile field. ”

"That's it, that's it." Yoshioka's words aroused the echo of everyone.

"Moreover, it is not easy for the big guy to be reunited with his family." Fukushima Yasunari, who has not talked much, said, "For so many years before, I couldn't see each other a few times a year. We can finally be reunited, and our families don't want to be unable to see each other because we are far away. ”

In the end, it was Yu Qiuping who was persuaded by his subordinates. He was cheeky and asked Imagawa Yoshimoto for an aid, but the Imagawa family had a solid background, otherwise Yu Qiuping would have asked for assistance all day and night, and the other daimyo would have quit a long time ago.

"You kid, I'm here to help again." Imagawa Yoshimoto laughed, wrote a few big characters on a piece of paper casually, and handed it to Yu Qiuping, "When the time comes, let's go find the leader." ”

"Why didn't you have that Chidori of yours with you?" Imagawa Yoshimoto glanced at Yu Qiuping's waist, which was empty, and asked.

"Chidori is so beautiful that I can't bear to bring it out." Yu Qiuping said with a smile, "I will definitely be reluctant to bring it to the battlefield in the future." ”

"That's your mistake, misjudgment." Imagawa Yoshimoto smiled again, "You know, katana, like Baoyu, need to be raised." Maintenance alone is useless, and the katana is not an elegant thing, but a battle array. Let him see the atmosphere of the battlefield, and even stain it with blood, so that he can have more flavor. ”

"It's... I really don't understand it when I go down. Yu Qiuping shook his head, "Taught." ”

"I talk about being taught, but I still don't believe it in my heart." Imagawa Yoshimoto rubbed it from his waist a few times as he spoke, and handed his saber to Yu Qiuping, "Look at how it is different from ordinary knives. ”

"It's... Zongsan left text? Yu Qiuping was stunned for a moment, and suddenly remembered that Imagawa Yoshimoto's saber shouldn't be the famous Zongsanzuo script. The scabbard is dark red, and the handle is dark yellow, invisibly, giving people a kind of pressure. Yu Qiuping pulled out the katana slightly, and suddenly, without warning, the heart tightened, and the knife that was half an inch out of the sheath actually gave people a feeling that it was difficult to see.

"It's... This is... Murderous? Yu Qiuping held the knife and was stunned.

"To this extent?" Imagawa Yoshimoto chuckled.

"Fortunately, there are no outsiders, otherwise..."The first half of Imagawa Yoshimoto's sentence was still bland, but his tone suddenly rose suddenly, his eyes widened angrily, and he shouted: "Jun Qian draws his sword!" Bad intentions! Rainy autumn! You are guilty! ”

Imagawa Yoshimoto suddenly erupted with a huge coercion that Akihei had never felt! The heartbeat accelerates instantly, the whole body seems to be uncontrollable, and the brain is completely unable to think.

This feeling is very similar to the fear and helplessness of Yu Qiupei when he first met that strong man killing people in Owari.

This is not the fear that human ideals feel. It is the despair and fear inherited from the consciousness of the ancestors, the defenseless primitive humans, when faced with a beast destined to be invincible.

The katana in his hand fell to the ground with a clatter, and Yu Qiuping sat down, trembling all over, looking at Imagawa Yoshimoto at a loss.

Suddenly, the coercion vanished. Yu Qiuping, who had come to his senses, gasped for breath, and Imagawa Yoshimoto in front of him laughed: "This is murderous." It is a murderous aura formed by decades of tempering in the sea and the battlefield. ”

"It's really... It's so murderous. Yu Qiuping sat on the ground and sighed with palpitations: "Don't talk about drawing your sword, even if an assassin really comes, I'm afraid you will be scared all of a sudden." ”

"Speaking of assassins!" Yu Qiuping suddenly had a flash of inspiration, "Your Highness, do you have a shadow warrior?" ”

"Of course." Imagawa Yoshimoto glanced at Yu Qiuping meaningfully, "What's the matter, is there something wrong?" ”

A few days later, Sena Shijun also specifically found Yu Qiuping.

"Momiji, have you made the Governor's Hall angry lately?" He asked hesitantly.

"No, His Highness promised to give me assistance a few days ago!" Yu Qiuping asked in surprise, "Why does His Royal Highness Sena think so?" ”

"Before..."Sena Toshitoshi pondered for a moment, but still spoke: "Before you get married, the main hall is going to recruit you as a son-in-law and adopt a son, and let you change your surname." But he didn't mention it again. I wonder if you him off. ”

"Nope." Yu Qiuping shook his head and smiled, "Actually, I don't want to change my surname yet." We Han people pay attention to not changing our names, and we don't change our surnames. This surname is my father's, and I don't want to change it yet. ”

"I'm glad you can see it that way." Sena smiled, "That seems to be my unfounded concern." ”

On December 19, most of the Imagawa family's generals stationed in various places rushed back to Sunfu to prepare for the annual meeting of the year. And this time, there are a few new faces. One of them is the son of Imamiya Leding, Imamiya Leplease. Not long ago, the latter formally surrendered to the Imagawa family at the suggestion of Yu Qiupei and obtained the documents he received.

And another thing is also the credit of Yu Qiuping - the Asai family sent an envoy to congratulate the Imagawa family on the New Year, and the envoy was Haibei Tsunami, who and Yu Qiuping They are also acquaintances, and Sanada Masayuki also played his righteous son.

And at noon today, Yu Qiuping personally waited in the west of the castle town of Junfu Castle, waiting for the arrival of a good friend.

At six o'clock in the afternoon, a group of people could finally be seen riding horses in the distance. There is no big flag or horse print, it is very low-key. Yuakihei and Honda Nabenosuke, who came to greet him, turned over and dismounted, and waited on the side of the road.

"Momiji came to greet me in person, and I was really flattered." After Matsudaira Motoyasu saw Yu Qiuping dismount and stand on the side of the road, he hurriedly turned over and dismounted at a great distance, and walked over with his attendants leading the horse.

"Takechiyo doesn't have to be polite, usually when I go to Okazaki, you come to greet me," Yu Qiuping smiled and stretched out his hand and patted Matsudaira Motoyasu's shoulder, "This time it's finally my turn to be the east, of course I have to come out to meet you." ”

"Nabenosuke, Your Highness Matsudaira has come down with your heart." Yu Qiuping smiled at Honda Nabenosuke, who respectfully made a big gift to meet the head of the house.

"This kid has made a great contribution in Omi this time." Yu Qiuping praised: "One person has won twelve hexagonal armies, which can be described as prestigious!" ”

"Nabe Nosuke, you will definitely make Ling Zun proud." Matsudaira Motoyasu smiled with emotion, "I will continue to work hard in the future!" ”

"Obey the teachings of His Highness." Honda Nabenosuke said in a deep voice.

"Okay, it's not too polite," Matsudaira Motoyasu laughed, "Although the autumn leaves are east this time, I still have to invite you to treat you." I told the cook at my house yesterday that I would come back today and that I must have already prepared the meal. ”

"By the way, I can also let you see my wife and children." When Matsudaira Motoyasu mentioned his son, his face couldn't help but glow.

"Huh! Does Takechiyo already have a son? Yu Qiuping was taken aback, "If I'm not mistaken, aren't you still younger than me!" ”

"Born in April this year, the mother and son have been staying in Junfu." Matsudaira Motoyasu smiled, "Momiji is not too young, and he is not reproducing for the family?" ”

"Haha, that's right!" Yu Qiuping was amused, "It just so happens that Feng is also in Junfu, so I'll call her to go to your house with me." ”

"Welcome, Her Royal Highness the princess is here, it's really brilliant." Matsudaira Motoyasu and Yu Qiuping smiled and walked side by side towards Sunfu Castle.

"Ling Zheng, but it's also a princess!" Yu Qiuping said with a smile. Matsudaira Motoyasu's wife, Sena Hime, is the daughter of Sekiguchi Hiroshi, who was considered a righteous daughter by Imagawa Yoshimoto and married Matsudaira Motoyasu.

When they arrived at the Matsudaira family's mansion, the chef had already prepared a rich lunch. Although there is no meat such as pigs, beef and sheep due to the meat ban, there are several dishes made with fish and shrimp, and there are various exquisite vegetarian dishes.

It can't be compared to the hardships of Okazaki Castle.

Yu Qiuping said silently. Sena Ji is also the adopted daughter of Imagawa Yoshimoto, and naturally lives a pampered life in Sunfu Castle. And she probably doesn't know how poor Matsudaira Motoyasu's life in Okazaki City is.

"Sister Sena." When Kaede Imagawa saw Senahime, he immediately greeted him with some excitement, "It's been a long time." ”

"Our Kaede has grown into a big girl," Sena Ji lovingly hugged Imagawa Kaede, "We've already found a wishful husband to marry!" ”

"Sister-" Kaede Imagawa blushed, "stop making fun of me." ”

Seeing the intimacy between Kaede Imagawa and Senahime, Yuakihei and Matsudaira Motoyasu both smiled.

"The young master has already fallen asleep, do you want to see it now, Your Highness?" A maid stepped forward and asked.

"No need, don't bother the kids." Matsudaira Motoyasu laughed.

"Come, Momiji." Matsudaira Motoyasu motioned for Yu Qiuping to move his chopsticks first, "Try this dish that I like best!" In Sanhe, but I haven't eaten it for almost half a year! ”

"If you want to eat, go back to Junfu to see more." Sena said dissatisfied.

"Eh, the days on the front line are tight, and I can't leave." Matsudaira Motoyasu shook his head, and said to Yu Qiuping with a smile: "I love this thing so much, even if I disregard etiquette, I have to grab this first piece." As he spoke, he stretched out his chopsticks and grabbed the delicacies on the plate in the middle.

Yu Qiuping took a look and found that it was fried tempura - no wonder!

Tempura is a famous dish in Japan, and it is also one of the most famous vegetarian dishes. To make a batter with flour, eggs and water, hang on fresh vegetables, and fry them in a pan until golden brown. When eaten, it is dipped in various sauces, and it is crispy and crispy, and it is very delicious. Among the tempuras, the most distinctive thing is the batter. The mixed batter is called tempura, and in order to make it taste better, Matsudaira Motoyasu specially asked the chef to mix it with ice water. And when hanging paste, it is also very particular. It should not be so thin that it has no flavor, nor too thick to hide the true nature of the vegetable.

Matsudaira Motoyasu's chef has quite good skills, Yu Qiuping picked up a piece, put it in his mouth and chewed it, and immediately fell in love with the taste. "Haha, no wonder Takechiyo loves it so much!" Yu Qiuping unceremoniously put the chopsticks into the plate and added a second piece, "It really tastes good!" Then I disregard etiquette and want to eat with Takechiyo! ”