The night is getting deeper, the stone lanterns in the courtyard have not been lit, the scenery has become blurry, and the oppressive atmosphere is like the mood of Jinshan Liquan at the moment. This is a small courtyard in Sawajo Honmaru, and he is standing quietly in the dark. "Is it really me?!" Jinshan Liquan shouted to himself in his heart, and the constant speculation about the sad future made him more and more desperate.

Soon after Miyoshi Yoshitsugu was captured, Kanayama Liquan got the news, and he immediately understood the stupidity of the cage city resistance. Mizuki's rebellion was obviously a trap, and the Oda army must have come prepared. Without the slightest delay, he led his army out of Iimori Castle and continued to march westward day and night. I don't know if he was lucky, he didn't encounter any interception and pursuit along the way, not only did he not lose men and horses, but he collected some stragglers, and when he arrived in Zecheng, he also had more than 2,000 troops. Despite this, when he reached Sawajo, which was 20 miles away from Kishiwada, he stopped his advance.

Jinshan Liquan didn't dare to imagine what kind of severe punishment he would receive once he arrived at Kishiwada Castle, and Miyoshi Changyi would never let him go. He knew very well what kind of responsibility he should bear for this incident, and sometimes he even thought about the possibility of throwing himself into the Oda family, but ...... Due to the long-term suppression of the three of Miyoshi, he can be said to have no political capital at the moment, and the two thousand troops that were temporarily put together will not enter the eyes of Oda Nobunaga at all, and the only thing that is worth some money is the family members of the Miyoshi generals who were coerced and fled by themselves. But this is not very safe, because a large part of the 2,000 army will not follow him and surrender!

It has been six days since he arrived in Zecheng, and Miyoshi Changyi has not sent any instructions to criticize him, but this does not mean that Miyoshi Changyi will spare him, but internal unity and concentration are the overriding problems of the Miyoshi family at present.

"It's only one step at a time, maybe it's not a complete chance to wait and see...... change" I couldn't get a result after discussing with my sister, and I didn't think of any way to be alone, so Jinshan Liquan had to comfort myself. Walking alone to the bedroom, the courtyard and the corridor were quiet, and for bad mood he dismissed all his attendants, and the guards stood outside the courtyard.

It was darker in the bedroom than outside, and Jinshan Liquan walked to the table to light the candles. Suddenly, he felt an unusual atmosphere in the room, and leaped backwards and leaned his back against the wall, his saber drawn in his hand. "Who?!" He shouted into the darkness.

"Not bad!" A rough, somewhat hoarse voice sounded in the darkness. “…… People say that Mamoru Kanayama Suruga is a character who only invites pets and flatters, but I didn't expect to have such a keen feeling! Yes, yes, although it's just an empty courtier, but in the end, he was born as a samurai! ”

"Who the hell are you?! What do you want to do here?! Jinshan Liquan asked sharply, moving towards the door. While he did want to know about it, he also knew that this was not the time. Since this person can come to his bedroom quietly, he must have a certain grasp of the surrounding situation, and he should first get rid of the current predicament, and all doubts seem insignificant compared to this. He didn't dare to shout loudly, for fear that the other party would take risks.

"Suruga Mamoru doesn't seem to trust me too much...... "The voice suddenly changed its position strangely, blocking between him and the door at once." Actually, there is no malice towards Mamoru Suruga, so you don't have to! ”

"Who the hell are you?" The mystery of the other party made Jinshan Liquan deeply afraid, and the questioning was just to confirm the other party's location, and he knew that he only had one chance.

"Under is ......"

Taking advantage of the opportunity for the other party to speak, Jinshan Liquan slashed over, and the knife was silent, just like his usual style of life. "Dangchang!" He felt the knife slash at something, but it was clearly not a human body. His right arm was numb and a huge force pulled him forward, hitting the wall in one fell swoop. Just as he was about to struggle again, a large strong hand twisted his arm and pressed his face against the wall, while a cold blade pressed against the back of his neck, causing him goosebumps.

"You're unfriendly!" The voice rang in his ears, full of contempt and mockery. "Still, I hope to talk to you, full of 'sincere' conversations! That's my sincerity! At the same time as the voice ended, Jinshan Liquan felt that the shackles disappeared at once, and only the pain in his body could prove what had just happened.

"My lord, what's the matter?" At this time, the guard asked outside the house, probably hearing the movement just now.

"It's fine!" After thinking about it for a while, Jinshan Liquan still shouted to the door like this, and he only felt that the hand holding the knife was full of sweat. "I came across a mirror! Go outside without your business! ”

"Suruga Mamoru should light the candles!" After the guard left, the voice said, "Although I am a man who lives in darkness, I have come to you this time with no dark intentions!" ”

In the flickering candlelight, Jinshan Liquan saw a big man, his tall and stout limbs and sideburns, and his beard made him look a little evil. "No wonder it's so tough!" Jin Shan Liquan said secretly in his heart.

"Let me introduce myself first......" Dahan smiled slightly, but it didn't make people feel kind at all. Below is the retainer of the Zhuxing Military Department, named Ishikawa Tadsuna! ”

"You ......" Jinshan Liquan jumped up, and at the same time tensed the nerves that had just relaxed.

"Suruga Mamoru doesn't have to be like this, he has no ill will towards adults at all!" Ishikawa Tadatsuna said and looked contemptuously at the knife in Kanayama Izumi's hand again. "First of all, please let me pay my respects to your lord on behalf of my lordship!"

"Is Your Excellency just a tribute? The Lord of the War is really elegant! After making sure that she was safe, she gradually regained her composure and began to judge the situation with her shrewd mind.

"But respect, of course, there's something else! Since the adults are bold, let's skip this link! "Ishikawa Tadatsuna didn't make any more false courtesies." There is actually one thing in my heart, I hope to get the help of adults! ”

"I'm a courtier of the Miyoshi family, please don't make a mistake in your calculations!" Jinshan Liquan's answer was fierce, but his heart was suddenly happy.

"Do you think so?" Ishikawa Tadatsuna's face looked startled, but the words that followed made Kanayama Izumi's heart sink to the bottom all of a sudden. "The contemptible views really coincide with the adults! When he came down, he repeatedly told me: Adults are the mainstay of the Miyoshi family, and they have a great deal to do with the revival of the Miyoshi family! ”

"What do you mean by that?" Kanayama Izumi's words were not pretentious, he was indeed confused by Ishikawa Tadsuna.

"Actually, it's very simple to say, it's just about His Royal Highness Miyoshi Yiji!" Ishikawa stroked his thick beard with his hand and narrowed his eyes at Kanayama Toshizumi. "I am deeply sympathetic to what happened to Yoshiyoshi Miyoshi since his succession to the throne, and I also understand the loyalty of Mamoru Suruga! As a token of his respect for the two of them, he is willing to restore the freedom of His Highness Yoshitsugi......"

"What?!" Jinshan Liquan was taken aback, and then suppressed his excitement and took a deep breath. "I'm afraid that Lord Bingbu Cheng has any other 'hope', right? Tell me about his conditions! ”

"Ha, ha, ha, Mamoru Suruga is really a cheerful person!" Ishikawa Tadatsuna laughed. "My lord must also know that he also has his own difficulties! In order to have an explanation from His Royal Highness Oda, I also ask the Miyoshi family to hand over Kishiwada Castle to us! ”

"Why does Lord Bingbu think I have such ability?" A sneer appeared on Jinshan Liquan's face. "Why does he think that for the Miyoshi family, the importance of His Royal Highness Yoshitsugu exceeds that of Kishiwada Castle...... Oh no! Should I say that it is the whole Izumi? ”

"I don't really know anything about this!" Ishikawa's hearty expression was replaced by a sneer. “…… It's just that the contempt knows very well! For Suruga Mamoru Lord, the role of His Royal Highness Yoshitsugu is far greater than that of Kishiwada Castle! ”

"What do you mean by that?" Jinshan Liquan said inwardly.

"Actually, the reason is very simple......" Ishikawa Tadatsuna didn't want to talk to him anymore, and directly made his words clear. As for the role you played in this defeat of the Miyoshi family, I'm afraid Suruga Mamoru himself knows it! Once the Miyoshi family settles down, the first one to be operated by Miyoshi Changyi is afraid that you will be the one. At present, there is only one way to get out of your situation, and that is to rescue His Highness Yoshitsugi Miyoshi! With that, everything you've done before has a justification! ”

"Yes...... The decision is in the hands of Miyoshi Changyi! I'm just afraid of ......" Jinshan Liquan finally softened.

"You don't have to be afraid!" Tadasuna Ishikawa interrupted him. "What Miyoshi needs most at the moment is stability, which Miyoshi Changyi knows better than anyone else! As long as you spread the three good Changyi and have the heart of self-reliance, he can't and dare not agree. Now that the families of the main generals of the Miyoshi family are in Zecheng, and at the same time they are grateful for your rescue, isn't this a godsend? Besides......" Ishikawa Tadsuna suddenly stared at him and said, "I'm afraid this is no more difficult than you usually do!" ”

"What if...... If I make this suggestion, everyone will know that I have something to do with you! Jinshan Liquan still hesitated.

"Don't worry, you won't be embarrassed!" Ishikawa Tadatsuna regained his amiable tone. "We will convey this suggestion through another channel, you just need to make it pass smoothly at Miyoshi's house! Of course, you can behave righteously, and in this way, you will preserve your position in the heart of His Royal Highness Miyoshi Yoshiji! ”

"Okay!" Jinshan Liquan finally sold his soul. (Maybe his soul was originally with the devil)

"Then I'll take my leave!" When he looked up again, Tadasuna Ishikawa had disappeared.

"I wonder if I'll be able to sleep tonight?" Jinshan Liquan looked at the open window and smiled bitterly.