As soon as the meeting ended, the Asahina family and many of the heads of this faction spontaneously gathered in the Asahina family's mansion. In the mansion, Asahina Taehyung is sitting on the main seat with a sad brow, completely unsure of what to do.

The heads of the families and the important ministers quarreled and debated how to get out of the crisis. Iiao Renlong's move surprised everyone, because basically every family will hide some land, everyone has a tacit understanding with each other, and Imagawa Yoshimoto himself will not be too harsh. Therefore, the Asahina family did not pay attention to this aspect at all.

At this time, Yu Qiuping and a few younger and familiar partners gathered together to discuss.

"Then this Iio-sama, aren't you really afraid that we will also report him for concealing the land?" Yu Qiuping asked.

"God knows what that old man thinks!" Asahina Taehyung scolded, "Isn't this a self-inflicted trick of eight hundred!" ”

"Lord Shiyi, what did Ling Zun say?" Yuakihei looked at the newly arrived Sena Shiyoshi, a somewhat weak and emaciated samurai.

"Father," Sena shook his head, "Father said that his identity is not good enough to be involved in the dispute between the two factions, and today in the lobby is already the maximum he can do." ”

"Is that so?" Yu Qiuping sighed, if Sena Shijun couldn't give advice, it would be really difficult for them to do it with little experience, "Sekiguchi-sama also didn't come back from Okazaki Castle. Yu Qiuping added, "Then on our side, there is no one who can support the scene." ”

"Or I'll go and ask my father to come over." Yasukiyo Itami, who came to the meeting on behalf of the Itami family, said, "My father and brother are in Ejiri Castle, not far from here. ”

"Then thank you Kangqing." Nodding at Bina Taehyung, "I have also sent Kuaima to Kakegawa Castle to inform the eldest brother that he is back, I hope to be able to get a little earlier than the bitch raised by Fujita Nakayasu, so we can discuss it." But... At this distance, it is estimated that it will be too late. ”

"Speaking of which," Sena suddenly spoke, "Not long ago, when I was in Yinma City, there were still a lot of people coming in and out of the Iio Renlong Mansion, and some heralds were heading towards Iio Renlong's own fiefdom, could it be that they were preparing to conceal the land inspection?" ”

"Then why didn't you say it earlier." Asahina Taehyung slapped the table angrily, "Tell us earlier, we won't be caught off guard like this." ”

"Huh." Sena sighed, "When Iiao Renlong found out that I noticed it, he asked me and all my entourage to eat, and I was embarrassed to say anything more. ”

"One meal bought the Clan-sama?" Yu Qiuping was shocked.

"What, that's a lot of money." Sena retorted, "We ordered at least a few yuan of food that day, which saved the family hundreds of people for ten days of rations." ”

"Ahh Yu Qiuping sighed, "Why are you so slammed." Forget it, let's not talk about this yet. ”

"Since Iio Lianlong and their Okabe Motoshin side have made preparations, we may not be able to find evidence of their concealment in a hurry." Yu Qiuping said, "But this matter of the Asahina family will be decided tomorrow." That's what we're going to solve now. ”

"I think," Okuhira Sadakichi analyzed, "Okabe Motoshin and they just wanted to catch us off guard. Take advantage of this incident to force Asahina-sama to retire or confiscate some of the land of the Asahina family, cancel the status of the old man of the pen family, and so on. Opei Sadaji paused, "Then, when we try to report them, since the Asahina family has been severely weakened and we don't have enough say in the matter, they won't be hurt much if they don't hold the people accountable." ”

"So after all that, I still can't think of a way!" Asahina Taehyung scolded, "Those old guys over there have been chattering crookedly for a long time, and they haven't figured out how to exonerate Asahina's family." This kind of concealment of the amount of land seizure, if it is light, it will also confiscate part of the land, and if it is heavy, it will really make my eldest brother retire, and the heavy minister will be exiled and apologize! ”

"Let's go back tonight and think about it, and we'll discuss it together tomorrow morning." Yu Qiuping finally suggested.

After returning to the castle tower in the evening, Yu Qiuhei originally wanted to consult with Sena Shitoshi. But as soon as I remembered what Sena Yoshitoshi had relayed during the day, I dispelled this thought. While he was hiding in his room and meditating, Imagawa Kaede pushed the door and came in.

"Are you thinking about what happened today?" Imagawa Kaede sat down next to Yu Qiuping, "I've also heard, it seems that Okabe's faction has come up to impeach the Asahina family, and your eldest brother is going to be unlucky." ”

"Tell me about it." Imagawa Kaede poked Yu Qiuping's waist, "I want to hear it too." ”

"What are girls doing listening to this?" Yu Qiuping was worried, and he was not in the mood to talk about these things with Imagawa Kaede. Yu Gong, the Sena family and the Asahina family where he is located are close allies. Yu Private, Asahina Taehyung is his savior, and he also had the best relationship with the Asahina family before. Therefore, he felt that it was his duty to save the Asahina family from the crisis.

"Does Ping look down on girls?" Imagawa Kaede pinched the flesh on Yu Qiuping's waist with a strong face, and screamed out in pain.

"Our Imagawa family's Lord Shouguini is also a woman." Imagawa Kaede said, "But she not only assisted the ancestors, but also supported the new governor twice at a critical juncture to turn the tide." Why can't women participate in politics? ”

"Haha." Yu Qiuping was amused by Imagawa Kaede's serious appearance, "That's okay, today's thing..."

After hearing this, Imagawa Kaede lowered his head and pondered for a while, and tried to conclude: "In other words, the Asahina family did conceal the seizure, and the evidence is also in the hands of others. The efforts of Ping you and Sena-sama today only managed to gain a buffer time. ”

"Yes, so to speak." Yu Qiuping nodded.

"What Ping is struggling with now is how to help the Asahina family get away with the crime or reduce the responsibility." Imagawa Kaede nodded when he saw Yu Qiuhei and continued, "But because the evidence is conclusive, and the head of the Asahina family is not in the Sunfu, it is difficult to deal with it. ”

"That's right." Yu Qiuping let out a long sigh, "I feel that no matter what, it is difficult to explain the extra land." Can it only be slaughtered by others? ”

"But... In the end, whether to punish the Asahina family or not, isn't it up to the family to have the final say? Imagawa Kaede suddenly said, "In other words, it is up to the family to decide what is right and who is wrong." ”

Yu Qiuping was stunned for a moment, "It seems to be such a truth." "He'd been putting himself in the shoes of a lawyer, trying to explain it and make sense. But they ignore that in ancient times, there was no formal court, but it was decided by the lord.

"The Imagawa Kana Catalogue doesn't seem to have these rules either..."After Yu Qiupei scared Okabe Masatsuna at the hotel last time, he came back and finished the Imagawa Kana Catalogue. Among them, the eighth and ninth articles are really to severely punish the brawlers. "In other words, it is entirely up to the Governor's Hall to judge whether this matter is wrong or not."

"That's right." Imagawa Kaede said with a light smile, "So I think that instead of trying to think about how to exonerate the Asahina family, Ping should think about how to get the support of the family." ”

What should I do... Can you get the support of the governor in the battle between the retainers?

Early the next morning, Akihei summoned Taehyung Asahina and a series of his allies to propose his plan.

"Oh my God, that's crazy, isn't it?" Opei Sadaji swallowed, "My uncle will definitely not agree to such a plan. ”

"yes." Yi Dankang frowned, "If this happens, our family will also lose a lot of land, and my father and brother will probably kill me." ”

Everyone expressed their opposition to Yu Qiuping's plan, and several older and older generals and city lords even directly reprimanded Yu Qiuping for being neither big nor small. However, Asahina Taehyung strongly supported Yu Qiuping's plan, and the two sides were at a stalemate for a while.

"Everyone, the reason why you don't agree with this plan is because you will lose a lot of land out of thin air, which is also human nature, and I understand it below." Yu Qiuping bowed humbly, "The reason why the Asahina family will support it strongly is because they are already in a catastrophe. ”

"But don't you understand the truth that your lips are cold and your teeth are cold? The Asahina family is our leader, and if the Asahina family loses its status and right to speak, who can protect you? Yu Qiuping spread his hands and said, "Everyone feels that this time it is none of their business, and they are unwilling to make sacrifices." But if everyone stands by and watches the Asahina family fall, and the Okabe family targets any of us next, can that person still count on everyone's help? ”

"If we don't stick together and fight back, the end result is that we won't even be able to use the methods of losing both." Yu Qiuping said quickly, "If we can't contain them at the beginning, the strength of the Okabe family will snowball, and we will be weakened one by one." ”

"There are many external lords united by the Okabe family, and their growth is also something that the family governor does not want to see." Yu Qiuping emphasized the word "family governor" and opened the hole card, "As long as we put forward this proposal together, the family governor will definitely support it." ”

"Moreover, you are basically the genealogical ministers of the Imagawa family, and you really started this plan," Yu Qiuping said with a wicked smile, "Do you think that the officials in charge will be strict with us, or with those external lords who share the same bed with the Imagawa family and have different dreams?" In the end, it will only be us. ”

After Yu Qiuping finished speaking, everyone fell into deep thought.

"Momiji is right!" Itami Kangqing first expressed his support, "This plan seems to be a lose-lose situation, but in fact, we have lost 800 of ourselves and 1,000 of our enemies!" Finally, it's for the good of the Imagawa family! ”

"When it is broken, it is broken." Okuhei Sadaji also nodded, "If you hesitate and delay any longer, you will really be like Lord Yuqiu said, and you won't even have a chance to fight back." ”

"Damn! it! After Asahina Taehyung agreed, several other lords who were close to the Asahina family also expressed their support. There are also a few older conservative city lords, whose family elders have a vague attitude, "This plan is too radical, and the slightest carelessness will cause national turmoil." The old minister said.

"That's what the hall thinks about." Yu Qiuping smiled, "We are only responsible for coming up with a plan to tie them up with us, as for how to decide, it is up to the main hall to decide." It is estimated that it will end in a compromise. We might be able to force Okabe and them to back down and stop pursuing the Asahina family. ”

"Huh. After all, it is not the right way. The last few conservatives were also convinced.

"It's getting late, let's go to the lobby." Smirking at Hinay Taehyung, he got up and walked out of the room first, "Let those old horsemen see, our counterattack!" ”