Sojiro Matsumoto and Saburo Izumi returned to Ueno Castle after sending the rest of the ashigaru's relics.

As soon as they entered the castle town, Sojiro Matsumoto and Saburo Izumi found the Tsugawa family's "bounty" notice on the notice board next to them. The two of them looked at each other, and then said in unison, "Isn't this the person just now?" ”

Sojiro Matsumoto compared the portrait and family crest on the notice again, and then hurriedly said to Izumi Saburo, "Izumi Saburo, you return to Kijiro's house immediately, and be sure to protect the safety of Nagao-sama!" I'm going to report to Shinda-sama and Toma-sama! ”

"Hah!" After Izumi Saburo finished speaking, he hurriedly strode towards the outside of the city.

And Sojiro Matsumoto also quickened his pace and ran in the direction of Shinomaru.

As soon as he entered the school grounds in Shinomaru, Sojiro Matsumoto did not notice the figures of Nobushigeru Shinda and Kenjiro Torima, but a person who surprised Sojiro Matsumoto appeared here.

"The Great Hall ???"

"The Great Hall!!" Looking at Soji Tsugawa not far away, Sojiro Matsumoto hurriedly ran over.

Soji Tsugawa heard someone calling him, and quickly turned his head, just in time to see Sojiro Matsumoto.

Soji Tsugawa had some impressions of Sojiro Matsumoto, and vaguely remembered that he was a leading samurai in the garrison of the city.

"Dehasuke-sama, what's wrong? Did something happen? Asakura Keiren, who was standing beside Tsugawa Soji, spoke at this time.

Tsugawa Soji was accompanying Asakura Keiren and Naoe Minoru to visit Ueno Castle at this time, and because of his curiosity about the Tsukawa family's domain, at the request of Asakura Keiren and Aoki Keiyasu, Tsugawa Soji had no choice but to accompany the two to the castle lord to look around.

"Please also ask Asakura-sama and Aoki-sama to stay for a while, and ask the Rong family." Soji Tsugawa said to the two beside him. Then he turned his head and asked, "What's going on?" ”

Sojiro Matsumoto hurriedly replied, "The main hall, I just found the envoy of the Nagao family, Lord Nagao Keito, in Komaki Village outside Ueno Castle, and I have come to pass it!" ”

"Are you sure?" Soji Tsugawa then asked.

Sojiro Matsumoto replied with an affirmative face, "I'm not too sure, but the person I found it in Shimoto is indeed a teenager, and he is dressed similarly to the Nagao-sama on the notice." In addition, the family crest on this person's body is indeed the family crest of the long-tail family! ”

"Good!" Soji Tsugawa suddenly said happily, "Come on, immediately go and report this matter to Lord Naoe." ”

"Hah!" A flag book hurriedly agreed.

After speaking, Tsugawa Soji turned his head to Aoki Keiyasu and Asakura Keiren and said, "Two, presumably the two of you also know about the Nagao family, so the family will go to Komaki Village to check it out, how about being accompanied by Kizo here?" As he spoke, Soji Tsugawa pointed to Saigo Kizukuri beside him.

Aoki Keiyasu was a little unhappy after hearing this, "What does Tsugawa Soji mean by this?" Could it be that the envoy of this family is not as good as the Nagao family? ”

On the other hand, Asakura Jingren said, "It's okay, Lord Tsugawa, please." After saying that, Asakura Keiren glanced at Aoki Keiyasu, and then stepped aside.

Tsugawa Soji is not despising the Asakura family, the main thing is that Tsugawa Soji is very much looking forward to Nagao Jinghu. In later generations, all Chinese people who are more interested in the RB Warring States period have always liked the long-tailed Jinghu very much. And some of them have made the image of the long-tailed Jinghu a woman, which makes the long-tailed Jinghu very popular among some Chinese people.

Of course, these factors aside, Tsugawa Soji has always admired Nagawei Jinghu, although it is only when Nagao Jinghu is a teenager, but Tsugawa Soji can't wait to see what the military god looks like.

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Naoe Minoru, on the other hand, after learning that the Tsugawa family had discovered the whereabouts of Nagao Jinghu, also found Tsugawa Soji non-stop, and followed Tsugawa Soji to Komaki Village.

The reason why Minoru Naoe is so nervous is that in addition to the fact that Nagao Jinghu is the gate of the Nagao family and the lord of Tochio Castle, there is another very important reason - surveillance. That's right, monitor the long-tailed Jinghu's every move.

Long-tailed Qingjing doesn't look very dependent on his younger brother, but in fact, he is still very afraid in his heart that if Long-tailed Jinghu is too outstanding, he will threaten his status in the future. So he secretly ordered Naoe Minoru and others to monitor Nagao Jinghu's every move.

Nagao Harukei wants Nagao Keitora to have certain abilities, so that he can help himself rule Echigo and resist Yohoku and Uesugi Dingshi. It is also necessary that the ability of the long-tailed Jinghu should not be too strong, so as not to threaten his position.

Although the idea is strange, it is really human sense. It's just that Haruki Nagao doesn't know that there is another thing in this world that is as important as ability - personal charm! Historically, the confrontation between the long-tailed Jinghu and the long-tailed Qingjing, Naoe Minoru was the first to join the long-tailed Jinghu. Originally, Minoru Naoe was a retainer of Nagao Haruki, but due to his long-term contact with Nagao Jinghu, he was deeply attracted by the charm of Nagao Jinghu! (Melon-eating readers: MMP, return me JJ!) I want JJ! ）

Half an hour later, Soharu Tsugawa and Minoru Naoe rode fast horses to Komaki Village, and then came to Kitaro's house under the leadership of Sojiro Matsumoto.

Suddenly, so many samurai masters came, and the entire Xiaomu Village had already been alarmed, but such a scene frightened these honest farmers so much that they only dared to hide in the crack of the door and peek, and did not dare to run out at all. If you collide with the samurai master, it will kill you.

"The main hall, this is it!" Sojiro Matsumoto pointed to Kitaro's house and said.

Soji Tsugawa nodded, and then followed Minoru Naoe to open the door.

"Jinghu Palace, it's easy to find it below!" As soon as he saw the long-tailed Jinghu sitting in the house in a daze, Minoru Naoe couldn't help but complain.

Soji Tsugawa stood in place, carefully looking at the long-tailed Jinghu in the house.

Thirteen or fourteen years old, the same age as the wise ten soldiers. The complexion is fair, the face is angular, the eyes are bright, and he is indeed very delicate and handsome.

"No wonder so many people say that Uesugi Kenshin may be a woman, this appearance almost bends Lao Tzu." Soji Tsugawa thought to himself.

Probably feeling the gaze of Tsugawa Soji, Nagao Jinghu turned his head and happened to meet Tsugawa Soji's eyes.

"The Nagao family, Nagao Kihei Erjinghu, I've seen Tsugawa Dehatsuke-sama!" Nagao Keitora saluted Soji Tsugawa.

After Soji Tsugawa returned the gift, he said with a curious expression, "Lord Nagao has seen this family? ”

"Never." Nagao Keitora smiled at Soji Tsugawa.

"Then how did Nagao-sama know that it was Tsugawa Soji below?" Soji Tsugawa showed a kind smile and looked at Nagao Keihu intently.

Nagao Jinghu met the gaze of Tsugawa Soji and said slowly: "There are people like adults in the territory of Dewa, and there is only one Eagle of the Immortal North. ”

"Haha!" After listening to Nagao Jinghu's words, Tsugawa Soji laughed and said, "Nagao-sama praises falsely, please also ask Nagao-sama to move, and return to Ueno Castle first." ”

"It's good!" Nagao Jinghu nodded, and then came to the panicked Kitaro couple in the corner, and said with a smile, "Two life-saving graces, Xiping two Minggan five." There is no way to repay the grace of saving lives, so let's use these to repay the kindness of a meal for the time being. As he spoke, Nagao Keihu took out a folding fan from his arms and handed it to Kitaro.

Without waiting for Kitaro and his wife to react, Nagao Keihu strode out of the room, and Minoru Naoe and the others hurriedly followed. The group then returned to Ueno Castle. [.]