Just as Hideho thought, it was none other than Hideyoshi's imperial teachings that came to read out this time, but Mitsunari's cronies, Masuda Uemon Second Lieutenant Nagamori, who was known as "Renemon". This person and Sancheng are the same as the five, words and deeds are all based on his horse's head, compared with the long beam of the family, he and Sancheng have a more harmonious relationship. Although Sekigahara was defeated and became a monk, he eventually entered Osaka with his eldest son and gave his life for the Toyotomi family.

But after all, he is Sancheng's best friend, and he naturally has no good impression of Xiubao, so when Sancheng handed him this thankless errand, he readily agreed.

When Hideho hurried back to Sunfu Castle, Masuda Nagamori was already waiting in Honmaru Daihiroma. Nakamura Ichishi, as one of the three elders, also has some dealings with Changsheng, knowing that this person is the spokesperson of Sancheng, he doesn't dare to slack off, and while bowing down to pour tea, he points to the pastries on the plate next to him and asks him to taste them with a smile.

Masuda Nagamori had already tasted all kinds of food in Kyoto, and he was not too interested in the pale yellow dumplings on the plate in front of him, but out of politeness, he reluctantly picked up a piece and put it in his mouth. Unexpectedly, after just a few chews, I was impressed by this unique pastry, and after a while, most of the food on the plate was removed.

Presumably feeling that he was a little out of shape, Changsheng wiped his mouth and smiled at Nakamura: "If it weren't for His Royal Highness Shikibe, I would really miss such a delicacy in the world, although it is not good-looking, but it is full of softness in one bite, and the teeth and cheeks are fragrant, which is really lovely." “

Hearing Changsheng's praise, Nakamura was also very excited, and introduced him with great interest: "It is a great honor to be able to satisfy the adults, this thing is a **** Sichuan cake, which is made of soybean flour that has been fried on the mochi, because it was first made near the **** River, so it is named, and the adults must not know, this thing was originally a tribute to His Royal Highness of the Inner Palace, and it was transferred to this place to be tasted, a native product of the countryside, please forgive me." ”

Just as the two were talking and laughing, Hideho walked into the room "inappropriately", and Nagamori's long horse face suddenly turned cloudy, and Nakamura immediately closed his mouth when he saw Hideho coming, and pulled away from Nagamori a little, and saluted Hideho respectfully.

Although Hideho is young, but after all, he has also experienced strong winds and waves, and he has no fear of the messenger of Hideyoshi in front of him, but stares at him with a cold look, which makes the always arrogant Nagamori quite surprised, as Hideyoshi's close ministers, except for Hideyoshi and Sansei, there is really no one who dares to do this to himself, Changsheng was suddenly a little displeased, but there is no way, who calls his official position inferior to the young man in front of him. Thinking of this, he bowed unwillingly and saluted Xiubao.

Although Xiubao didn't deal with Sancheng, he didn't want to have a stiff with Changsheng, and when he saw the other party saluting, he also returned the salute quite respectfully. After everyone sat down, Hideho went straight to the point: "Lord Nagasaki (Tang name of the second lieutenant of the right emon) rushed all the way to the Junfu for Hidebo, and I really don't want to go." ”

As soon as he finished speaking, Changsheng waved his hand and said coldly: "Your Highness in the middle of the service, don't misunderstand, the humble position is just acting on the orders of His Royal Highness Taige, and it has nothing to do with you. ”

Hideho was very unhappy when he saw Nagamori's domineering face, but considering that he was Hideyoshi's close minister, he resisted his anger and respectfully asked him to read the imperial book.

Changsheng has been by Hideyoshi's side for many years, and he knows how to observe words and feelings, he can see that Hidebo is suppressing anger, but he is also a little scared, although he is Hideyoshi's close minister, but Hideyoshi is still Hideyoshi's nephew, he can still tell which is more important, although Sancheng and Hideyoshi are not in harmony, but he didn't want to be this cannon fodder at all, he should still be low when he should bow his head, and the dismount that just gave Hideho should be evened out with his disrespect to himself when he entered the door, so it is enough.

Therefore, Changsheng did not let Xiubao kneel to receive the imperial teaching, but directly handed it over to Xiubao, his tone was also softened, and he said to him relatively gently: "Your Highness made such a big deal in the East China Sea, Taige was very angry at first, and was ready to order Imu Farxiong to lead the Yellow Mother to come and capture His Highness, and he hurriedly informed His Royal Highness of the Li family of this matter, and His Royal Highness of the Li family immediately entered the city to explain to Taige, and handed over the traitor's secret letter you sent to other places to Taige for review, which made the truth revealed." However, His Royal Highness killed Kaga Claw Tadasumi, and it was inappropriate to slaughter Nakata Castle after all, so as it is said in the book, Taiko thinks that His Highness's merits and demerits are compensated, so he will not reward or punish, and let the humble remind His Highness that once this incident happens, you must be more careful on the road. ”

Xiubao knew that Changsheng wanted to use this to show his affection, although he didn't believe that he would speak for himself, but it was not easy to refute his face, so he could only pretend to be grateful and thanked: "Thank you Lord Changshi for mediating this, this kindness should be remembered in the future, and if it is useful to get Xiubao's place in the future, just inform him and do his best." ”

As the saying goes, if you respect me, I respect you, I just say it casually, and I can get such a promise from Xiubao, Changsheng really has a new view of Xiubao's conduct, and he even feels a little guilty in his heart, but how can the most three-tenths ally be so close to his opponent? In order to avoid being co-opted by Xiubao, Changsheng and everyone casually exchanged a few words before proposing to return to Fushimi to restore his life.

Seeing that Changsheng got up to leave, Xiubao immediately stopped him, smiled and persuaded: "It's rare for adults to come to Junfu once, wouldn't it be a pity to go back like this and enjoy the beautiful scenery?" His Royal Highness has sent someone to greet him in Edo, and he must set off immediately without delay, otherwise he will definitely accompany you to visit the great rivers and mountains of Junzhou in person, or let His Royal Highness Shikibu accompany you? ”

After that, Hideho glanced at Nakamura, and Nakamura understood it, and then persuaded Changsheng: "What His Highness said is yes, not to mention that now is the perfect season to enjoy Sengokuhara Hot Springs, why don't you stay here for a few days, so that you can do your best in the next landlord's friendship." ”

Although he can't get too close to Hideho, Nakamura's invitation is not easy to refuse, and besides, Hideho is about to leave for Edo, so he won't accompany him on the tour, so there will be no problem. After much thought, Nagamori finally agreed to Nakamura's request, and Hideho immediately said goodbye to the two and left Ohiroma with the imperial teaching.

On the way to Xingguo Temple, Dao Qingxing, who had long been dissatisfied with Changsheng, finally couldn't bear it anymore, and scolded with a big grin: "What is he Masuda Changsheng, he can snub the lord so much, if it wasn't for Gao Hu holding me, he would have been cut down with a knife." ”

Although Fujido Takatora tried to restrain himself, he was also a little dissatisfied with Hideho's approach: "My lord, forgive me for being rude, Masuda is Ishida's lackey, how can you believe his words and be grateful to him, besides, he himself said that he would go back to restore his life, why do you insist on letting His Highness Nakamura keep him and entertain him?" ”

Xiubao swayed on the horse, looking leisurely and complacent, looking at the red-faced and thick-necked Dao Qingxing, and the cloudy Gao Hu overhead, he felt a little relieved, these two people are really thinking about themselves. He stopped his horse, motioned for the two to come closer, and put his arms on their shoulders, one left and one right, and for a moment they looked like friends rather than kings.

Hideho said slowly: "I don't want to apply color to him, but he is not Kaga Claw Tadasumi, how can he kill if he says kill, don't forget that there is an Ishida Mitsunari behind him." I'm not a fool, how can I believe him, but I should save some face for him, and entertaining him for a few days can be regarded as making friends, even if friends can't do it, at least they won't be enemies. ”

Although he didn't quite agree with Xiubao's tolerant attitude, the lord was the lord after all, and since he had spoken, the two could only obey. Along the way, the show of grace and power, even the wonderful performance of the vertical and horizontal really made them feel extremely surprised and honored as a retainer, they really can't believe that the gentleman back then, now suddenly became an indispensable member of the Toyotomi family, following behind him, what difficulties can not be overcome, what problems can not be solved?

The group arrived at Kokokuji Castle late that night, and the next morning, despite the fog, crossed Mt. Hakone and entered Sagami Province. As the ruling center of the Hojo family, Sagami's economy was once very developed, but with the change of the Hojo family, the central position of Sagami Province was replaced by Musashi Province, where Edo Castle was located, and the economy was naturally much worse than before. Due to the delay in Suruga, Hideho and the others did not stop at this place for long, and traveled east along Sagami Bay into Musashi Province, the center of Ieyasu's rule.

At this time, in the Edo Honmaru Palace, Ieyasu was pacing repeatedly in the room with the secret letter written to him by Honda Masamune, and Honda Masanbu was standing aside and waiting quietly. Suddenly, Ieyasu sighed, shook his head and said to Masanobu: "Even if it is as Yahachiro said, if I don't test it myself, I still can't rest assured of him, you give the order to go down, the ninjas lurking in Utsunomiya should not evacuate for the time being, and everything will be decided after I have feasted this highness of the servant." ”

Honda Masanobu said yes and walked out, Ieyasu clutched the letter in his hands, stared straight at the Mitsuha Aoi on the wall, and said meaningfully: "Hideho, whether it's a dragon or a snake depends on this banquet." ”

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