After another while, Tsutsui Shunkei spoke: "Have you ever thought about the consequences of inviting the Takayama clan to come to help in the war, and besides, the main family has no relationship with the Oda family, can the Takayama clan agree?" ”

Tsutsui Shunkei did not agree or refuse, but asked. He understands that if he doesn't invite the Oda Army, then with the strength of his own family, if he fights against the Matsunaga family alone, there is no possibility of repelling it at all, so he originally planned to ask the Takayama clan to help, but the problem is that the Takayama clan is known as the enemy of the Buddha, although the family has nothing to do with that sect, but no matter how it is said, it is also based on the Buddha, and the land of the family is adjacent to the mountain city, once the Takayama clan is invited, then the initiative is not in his hands, and it is not at the mercy of others at that time?

Hearing the lord's question, Matsukura Shigenobu said after careful consideration: "My lord, my subordinates think that although it is a bit dangerous to invite the Oda army to come, this is indeed the only feasible way at present, and according to the subordinates' understanding, the Takayama clan should not be the villain who takes the opportunity to take other people's land by taking the opportunity of assistance, isn't the Takasaki Castle Isshiki family a good example."

And now that the Gaoshan clan is famous, if he does such a dirty thing, won't he be ridiculed by the people of the world, the Gaoshan clan is an extremely shrewd person, and this kind of thing is very detrimental to his future development, so his subordinates think that as long as they can invite the Gaoshan army, then at least in this regard, there should be no need to worry. ”

After listening to this, Tsutsui Shunqing's confidence increased a lot, but this alone could not make him make up his mind, so he only heard him speak again: "Although this is reasonable, don't forget, the Gaoshan clan is known as the enemy of the Buddha, and the family is based on this, how can the Gaoshan clan be willing to come?" ”

Matsukura Shigenobu had thought of this a long time ago, so after Tsutsui Shunkei finished speaking, he only heard him say confidently: "My lord, if someone else comes to attack my family." The subordinates are not sure yet, but the Matsunaga family is coming to attack, so the subordinates are eighty percent sure that they can invite the Takayama clan. ”

"Oh? How so? I only heard Tsutsui Shunqing ask.

"My lord, the Takayama Army fought against the Matsunaga family not long ago. Although this battle ended with Matsunaga Xiu's retreat, but the Takayama Army suffered heavy losses in this battle, as far as his subordinates know, the Takayama Army has never suffered such a loss since it became an army, and the Takayama clan has suffered such a big loss, how can it not want to take revenge? And now it's a great opportunity for him to be ashamed. As long as the lord can provide funds to his subordinates to operate, then the subordinates will definitely be able to invite the Oda army to help in the war, and the lord will decide. ”

Listening to what Matsukura Shigenobu said, the head is the way, and at this time of crisis, there is no way to resolve this crisis except this method, so even if Tsutsui Shunkei doesn't want to agree, he has to agree.

A moment later. Tsutsui Shunqing gritted his teeth, and said with a horizontal heart: "Okay, I'll leave this matter to you to complete, and I'll give you a thousand times." Be sure to bring in the Oda Army. Without further ado, you go now. ”

"Yes, my subordinates will live up to the trust of my lord." After saying that, Matsukura Shigenobu didn't dare to delay, and after withdrawing the fee, he immediately set off for Yamashiro Province to contact the Takayama clan with three or five ashigaru lights.

Matsukura Shigenobu didn't dare to stop all the way, for fear of delaying time, he knew in his heart that every extra moment of delay was now. Then the family is one step closer to destruction.

Therefore, it only took one day for Matsukura Shigenobu and their group to arrive at Rakunaka Castle, where the Oda army was located.

"Whoever comes, report your name!" As soon as Matsukura Shigenobu arrived at the gate of Rakunaka Castle, he was stopped by Ashigaru standing guard at the gate.

Matsukura Shigenobu first looked at them, these two ashigaru were well-known in their armor. The weapons are sharp, and their faces are full of determination, Matsukura Shigenobu saw this, and couldn't help but nod secretly, no wonder the Oda army can be invincible, and in just a few years, they have laid a territory of nearly two million stones, and he originally felt a little incredible, but when he saw these two ashigaru, he finally understood that this was not accidental. …,

Just looking at the armor and weapons on this ashigaru, I don't know how much stronger than the main family's ashigaru, I'm afraid that even the flag under the command of the lord is slightly inferior to them, and the most important thing is that the ashigaru of the family lacks a kind of might, and this momentum needs to go through countless battles, it will be honed, it seems that if you can invite the Oda army, and there is a Takayama clan command, then Matsunaga Shu must not be an opponent.

Such a thought flashed through Matsukura Shigenobu's mind, and when the ashigaru finished asking, he quickly said, "I am the envoy of the Yamato Tsutsui family, and I have something important to discuss with Takayama-sama, and I would like to pass it on on my behalf." ”

"This lord, Takayama-sama is not in the city at the moment, so please go back." Since the departure of the Gaoshan Clan, there have been many people who have come to visit, and I don't know how many times Lu Dao has said this, so when he knew the other party's intention, he said without thinking.

Takayama-sama isn't there? That's how it can be good. After listening to this, Matsukura Shigenobu couldn't help but start to get anxious, now the hope of the family's survival is all pinned on the Takayama clan, but he is not there, but the Takayama clan is the representative of Kyoto, even if he is not in Rakuzhong Castle, he will never return to the mountain castle.

Thinking of this, I only heard him ask, "Then I don't know where Takayama-sama is now?" ”

"I'm sorry, Takayama-sama's whereabouts aren't clear, but if there's something going on, you can pass it on to your lords."

Matsukura Shigenobu also knew that it was impossible for him to get any news from this ashigaru, so he didn't say much, just nodded and said, "Then there will be work." ”

After a short time, I saw a young overly samurai walk out of the city, although in the eyes of Matsukura Shigenobu, this samurai is too young, and it seems that he has just served Yuanfu, but the Takayama clan can hand over such an important matter as guarding the city to him, which proves that this young samurai is definitely not a simple person, so he does not dare to have the slightest contempt.

When Omiya Jingren came closer, Matsukura Shigenobu hurriedly greeted him, and said politely: "The envoy of the Shimotsui family, Matsukura Shigenobu, has seen my lord. ”

"I have long admired the name of Lord Matsukura, and in the lower palace Jingren, please come in with me to talk."

When Matsukura Shigenobu heard that the young samurai in front of him was actually the now famous Omiya Keiren, his heart was full of surprise.

Originally, Omiya Keiren did not have a reputation before, and it can be said that he was as unknown as many unknown samurai, but since the Takayama Army turned the hinterland of the Miyoshi family upside down, and after the battle with the Matsunaga army, Omiya Keiren's reputation spread in the region.

His heavy wisteria Bow Ashigaru did not lose a single loss in this battle, so not only was his reputation no longer under Maeda Toshiie, Watanabe Moritsuna and Wasuka Masakatsu, but also the heavy vine Bow Ashigaru under his command became another elite division of the Takayama family known to the world through this battle.

Matsukura Shigenobu thought that Omiya Keiren should be at least in his thirties, at least not much younger than Maeda Toshiya and others, so that he could make such a result, it is understandable, but who knew that this Omiya Keiren was so young, which made Matsukura Shigenobu feel very ashamed, he was in his thirties, and now he only has some reputation in Yamato, and the samurai of the Takayama family are really not comparable to ordinary people.

Matsukura Shigenobu thought all the way, while following Omiya Keiren to a samurai mansion, and after the two of them sat down, they only heard Omiya Keiren ask: "I don't know what Matsukura-sama came here to say?" ”

Matsukura Shigenobu had also recovered from his surprise at this time. I heard him hurriedly say: "Lord Omiya, now Matsunaga Hideqin led two thousand elite troops to attack the land of his family, the strength of his family is limited, not the opponent of the Matsunaga Army, now the Matsunaga Army has arrived outside the home city of Tsutsui City, and it will be launched in a few days, and there are only more than 1,000 troops in Tsutsui City, I am afraid that it will be difficult to resist the attack of the Matsunaga Army, and I heard that Lord Takayama is chivalrous and heartfelt, and my lord of my family after learning that Lord Takayama is now in the country of Yamashiro, he ordered to come down, hoping that Lord Takayama will send an army to help, And my lord is willing to offer a thousand dollars of military expenses to work on the army. …,

Omiya-sama, this matter is urgent, I don't know where Takayama-sama is now, so I plan to explain it to Takayama-sama in person. ”

Although the Takayama clan did not explain to Omiya Keiren where he went when he left Rakuchu Castle, even Ashikaga Yoshiaki could find it, how could Omiya Keiren, who was a retainer of the Takayama family, not find it, besides, in this mountain castle country, in addition to this castle, only Kyoto Sparrow House can fall into the corner, so he is eighty percent sure that the lord is now in Kyoto Sparrow House.

However, despite this, it was indeed inconvenient for him to reveal the whereabouts of the lord to outsiders, so he did not have Takayama Matsukura Shigenobu where the lord was now, but was only willing to help him stay to convey to the lord, as for whether the lord was willing to see him, it was none of his business.

Thinking of this, I only heard him speak: "Lord Matsukura, don't be impatient, and send someone to report to the lord in the future." And the adults will stay in this city first, and when there is news, they will inform the adults as soon as possible. ”

After listening to Matsukura Shigenobu, he also knew that it would be a bit rude for Lu Dao to ask where the Takayama clan was directly, and even if he asked, this big palace Jinglian would definitely not tell himself, but he was really a little bottomless in his heart, and now that his family was in crisis, who knew when Lu Dao would have to wait, so he asked with some anxiety: "I don't know when Lord Takayama will be able to return to the city?" ”

"If my lord is willing to meet the lord, then he can return to the city in one day at most." (Your support on this site is my biggest motivation.) )