After finishing the meal, under the send-off of Soji Tsugawa and others, Togo Yoshisuke and others left Tsugawa Castle with a bunch of return gifts from the Tsugawa family. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

That night, after a half-day journey, Togo Yoshiyu and others finally returned to Dongxiang City.

"My lord, it's exciting that this marriage can be successful," said Yoshisuke Togo with Rokuro.

"Yes, and Yukihime will marry into the Tsugawa family as the lady of the main room, which is something to be happy about" Togo Yoshisuke also said happily after listening to Yorokuro's words. "If Yukihime Hall can give birth to the eldest son, then the new head of the Tsugawa family in the future will also have half of the blood of our Dongxiang family, and the connection between the two families will become closer and closer." Togo Yoshiyu continued. Rokuro nodded approvingly.

In the castle tower of Togo Castle, the head of the Togo family, Togo Yumatsu, has been waiting anxiously for a day. "Why haven't you come back, could it be that something has happened to this courtship? No, there should be no problem with Yiyou. Togo Yoshiyu thought anxiously in his heart.

"My lord, Togo-sama is back," said a man who came to Togo Yumatsu cautiously.

"Oh? Yoshiwoo is back?" Togo Yumatsu, who was still in his heart just now, suddenly stood up like a chicken blood. He couldn't help but be excited, the Tanaka family was about to send troops, and if there was an accident in this marriage, the Dongxiang family, which had been inherited for hundreds of years, would be destroyed in his own hands.

"Where is Yoshiwoo now? Let him come to see me right away," Togo Yumatsu said, leaning closer.

"Togo-sama has just entered the city, so I guess I'm about to arrive," he replied.

Before the words fell, Togo Yoshiyu's excited voice came from Taishou, "Brother, brother, good news..."

With that, Togo Yoshiyu had already rushed in. "How? Did the Tsukawa family agree? Togo Yumatsu asked anxiously.

"Brother, the Tsugawa family has agreed to the family's request, and Yukihime will marry into the Tsugawa family in the name of Mrs. Masamuro." Togo Yoshiyu said excitedly.

After listening to Togo Yoshiyu's answer, Togo Yumatsu sat on the ground excitedly, "God bless my Togo family, the Togo family is saved now" "Someone, go and tell Yukihime the news." Togo Yumatsu said to the attendant on the side.

"Yes, my lord," replied the attendant, exiting the main hall and walking towards the castle tower.

"Come, Yoshiyo, tell me about this mission." Yumatsu Togo, who gradually calmed down, pulled Yoshisuke Togo to sit down, and then said.

"Yes, brother," Togo Yoshisuke continued after sitting still, "This time I went to the Tsugawa family, and what the younger brother saw and heard was really eye-opening. ”

"Oh? Tell me about it," Togo Yumatsu replied.

"The younger brother thought that although the Jinchuan family was strong, after all, it was a wealthy family that had risen in a short period of time, even if its strength increased a lot, it should not be much stronger." Togo Yoshisuke paused and continued, "However, when the younger brother first arrived at Kakuyama Castle, which was adjacent to the Tsugawa family, the younger brother was quite surprised. A horned mountain city, not only has a large population, but also residents live and work in peace and contentment, and the paddy fields outside the city are all over the river, which is a thriving scene. ”

Then, the younger brother was escorted by the Saigo Kicho of the Tsugawa family and came to Tsugawa Castle, the home of the Tsugawa family. A few years ago, the younger brother also went to Tsugawa Castle, which was under the rule of the Yamada family at that time, and its name was also Motoyama Castle. At that time, although the Yamada family had already risen, Tsugawa Castle was just an ordinary castle, and the people were no different from the main family. As if recalling something, Togo Yoshisuke continued: "However, this time the younger brother was surprised when he arrived at Tsugawa Castle. ”

"What's wrong? Let's talk about it. Togo Yumatsu said curiously.

"Several villages outside Jinchuan City are overcrowded, and everyone is not as good as the leaders of other wealthy families, not only is there enough food for each family, but they all look energetic, and they are not comparable to their own family."

After listening to Togo Yoshiyu's words, Togo Yumatsu said with a solemn expression: "I didn't expect the Tsugawa family to have such strength in such a short period of time under the leadership of Tsugawa Soji, it's really admirable." ”

"Yes, brother." Togo Yoshiyu also agreed.

"In this way, it is also her blessing to marry Yukihime into the Tsugawa family," Togo Yumatsu said with relief. "By the way, Yoshiyu, have you ever inquired about the situation of the Tsugawa family's troops this time, if the family is attacked, do they have the spare strength to support the family?"

"Brother, the strength of the Tsugawa family has increased greatly, and according to the observation of the younger brother, there are about 400 standing guards in Tsugawa Castle alone, and the number of peasants may be even more. In other cities, even if the number of troops is not as good as the number of people defending the town, there should be 200 people per city. Therefore, the younger brother estimates that the Tsugawa family can mobilize at least about 1,500 ashigaru people now, and only a lot more. (Zongzhi: Haha, if I really had so many people, I would have ruled Senbei County a long time ago)"

"So much?" Togo Yumatsu on the side was obviously shocked by this number, and said: "The Tsugawa family actually has such a military strength, okay, it seems that the family can sit back and relax this time." Yiyou, you have contributed a lot this time. Don't you like that white horse of mine very much? I'll give it to you."

"Is what my brother said true?" After seeing Togo Yumatsu's affirmative nod, Togo Yoshisuke said excitedly: "Thank you, brother" Togo Yumatsu's white horse is a rare good horse, and Togo Yoshisuke has long been greedy for this.

......

"So, in a few days, I'm going to marry into the Tsugawa family?" A soft voice sounded in a room, and a graceful figure stood in the room.

A pair of slender hands are as white as jade, with green waves in their eyes, a head of black hair, a bun, a hairpin with a beaded hairpin, and a blooming chrysanthemum can be vaguely seen on the hairpin. The eyebrows are slender and picturesque, and the eyes are sparkling like stars. There is a cherry-like mouth under the small bridge of the nose, thin lips, and the corners of the mouth are slightly curved upward, with a little sad smile.

Wearing a kimono with silk flowers on a white background, it is quiet and elegant. Like a budding hibiscus, it is dusty. What a delicate and delicate young girl.

"Yes, Yukihimen," said one of the maids, "Ichigo-sama Yoshiyu has returned from the Tsugawa family and is now discussing with the lord in the castle tower. ”

"Is this the fate of being the daughter of a samurai?" thought to Yukihime.

Most of the daughters of samurai families in the Warring States period were reduced to political bargaining chips. Either to marry an important minister in the family, or as a tool to marry other samurai. Xue Ji, who had been prepared for these situations for a long time, was inevitably still a little melancholy when she heard the news.

"Xue Ji Hall actually doesn't have to worry, I think that the head of the Tsugawa family has just been served, and he has laid down such a large territory, and you marry into the Tsugawa family as the main family, it is not a grievance." The maid comforted.

"Well, I've already come to my senses, but I don't know who my future husband is," Yukihime sighed and said melancholy.

......

"Brother, this... This... The Tsugawa family returned the gift so richly? When he opened the return gift from the Tsugawa family to the Togo family, Togo Yoshiyu on the side was shocked and speechless.

"Hehe, the money is 300 yuan, and it's really the Tsugawa family. In addition, the letter also said that someone would send another 500 stone of grain and 1 war horse in the near future. That's a lot of money. Togo Yumatsu also said excitedly.

"Yes, with this batch of materials, my family can mobilize hundreds of more people." Togo Yoshiyu said excitedly to Togo Yumatsu. "Hehe, Yiyou, it's not like you found me a good son-in-law," Togo Youmatsu on the side smiled happily.

"The Tsugawa family has such a big return gift, but the family is flattered." Togo Yoshiyu also nodded.

"Originally, I was quite sorry for giving the word "Tsugawa Soji" to Tsugawa Soji, but now it seems that the value of this knife is just a knife worth about 100 times, and it can be exchanged for something that is several times more valuable." However, Togo Yumatsu, who was happy, didn't expect that these were all exchanged for his daughter by himself. The cruelty of the Warring States period can be seen.

......

And just when the Dongxiang family was jubilant, in a small black house in Tsugawa City, there was a faint sound of sobbing.