Overbearing! This is Murai Sadakatsu's first feeling to the Hojo clan, but this does not mean that Murai Sadakatsu is a domineering person, in fact, he is a very easy-going old man. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 I just don't know when it began.,When all the important ministers of the Oda family negotiate diplomatically with other forces.,No matter what that person's original personality is.,It's natural to become domineering.。

It's not that they're inflated, it's that as the first important minister in the world, when facing other forces, they will naturally have a superior posture. Because they don't want to lose the face of the Oda family because of their performance. When the strong face the weak, isn't it natural to have a high profile? If the performance is weak, won't it make the other party underestimate the Oda family?

As for Murai Sadakatsu's attitude, the Hojo clan is obviously a little dissatisfied, but just as Murai Sadakatsu is naturally domineering, the situation is that the Oda family is absolutely strong, and the Hojo family is absolutely weak. Even if it's not happy, what can the Hojo clan do?

Historically, the reason why the Hojo clan dared not to dump Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the world's people at that time, was because the Hojo family at that time had the largest territory of the Hojo family in previous dynasties, including Sagami, Izu, Musashi, Shimoso, Kamiso, Ueno, and part of the territories of Hitachi and Shimono.

And at that time, Toyotomi Hideyoshi unified the world, relying more on coercion, and then crushing those who did not obey with absolute military superiority. In fact, in the eyes of many people at the time, Hashiba Hideyoshi's regime was not stable at all, because Hashiba Hideyoshi's own power alone could not really suppress Tokugawa, Mori and other heroes.

But now? From the rise of the Oda family to the present day, all the territory has been conquered by force. It's like Oda Nobunaga's slogan of Bubu that day, if you don't accept it, you will be served. And when it rose all the way, the families that were destroyed did not know how many. In this case, how dare the Hojo clan mess around?

"Then I don't know if the family surrenders, the Kanto side will ......" Hojo Clan Masato looked at Murai Sadakatsu and asked cautiously.

"Regarding Kanto, without the order of the lord, Zai will not and cannot make any promises to His Highness Hojo. But what can be told to His Royal Highness Hojo is that as long as the Hojo family performs well after surrendering, then the family will never be stingy with the reward of one place or one country. Murai Sadakatsu said respectfully.

"Murai-sama, can you let me think about it, you also know that this matter is related to the future of my family, so I have to be cautious." Hojo Clan Masato groaned.

"That's nature." When Murai Sadakatsu heard this, he immediately prepared to leave.

"Why is Murai-sama in such a hurry? Why don't you live in Odawara for two days? Let's treat you well. Hojo Masa persuaded him, and although he did not agree to surrender, Hojo Masa also used honorifics for Murai Sadakatsu. As the weaker party, even if you don't agree with the stronger party's request, it's always right to be respectful, after all, it's just talking.

"No, I'll return to the county government first and report to Oda-sama." Murai Sadakatsu respectfully declined.

"Oh? Did His Royal Highness Shura come to Suruga? The Hojo clan was shocked when he heard this, and if Oda Yoshinobu really led his army to Suruga, then the Hojo clan would have to make a choice quickly. After all, Oda Yoshinobu's famous quote that only gives the other party one choice is very famous.

"It's not Yoshinobu-sama, but the guard of Suruga this time, but the eldest son of the lord, Nobuta-sama." Murai Sadakatsu did not hide it, because he did not think that the Hojo clan dared to send troops to Suruga. After all, if that's the case, it means that the Hojo family and the Oda family will not die. Attacking the territory of the eldest son of the Oda family? There are only two options: defeat the Oda family or be exterminated.

"I see, it's Lord Shin Chun." The Hojo clan responded in a low voice, not knowing what he was thinking.

Seeing this, Murai Sadakatsu was about to say goodbye and leave, but overheard the Hojo clan say, "In that case, I should go over to visit in person." ”

“？？！！” Hearing this, Murai Sadakatsu turned his head sharply and looked at the Hojo clan with a shocked expression. saw him standing there with an indifferent expression, as if what he just said was just the ordinary words of "Have you eaten today".

However, although shocked, Murai Sadakatsu immediately agreed. The reason is simple, he has no reason to refuse, does he?

Immediately, the Hojo clan confessed, and only took Hojo Tsusunari and the 300 elite troops led by him to follow. Although it seems that there are too many troops led by the Hojo clan in the name of visiting, if you consider the current relationship between the two families, the Hojo clan only brings such a few troops, which is already a very sincere performance.

In a few days, the group arrived at Sunfu Castle, and Oda Nobutada, who had already received the news, led his retainers to wait in front of the city gate. After a polite meeting, Oda Nobutada held a large banquet for the Hojo clan in the castle tower of Sunpu Castle to welcome him.

The banquet was going on in general, and the Hojo clan once again put forward his thoughts, "Lord Nobutada, the Oda family's tenwei is also often heard in the Kanto region, and there is a heart to belong to the Oda family, but there is one thing that has always made the lower ones full of hesitation. ”

"Your Highness Hojo, please say that if you can do it in your majesty, you will definitely not refuse." Oda Nobutada said with a laugh. Judging by his expression, he seemed to be very happy.

"Actually, it's not a big deal for Lord Shinzhong. The family has been occupying Musashi Province since the ancestor Hayago Cloud publicly created the Hojo clan. But because of the offensive of Uesugi and Satomi and other rebels, the family can only retreat to Sagami now. Therefore, I hope that after subduing you, I will be able to obtain the Musashi country and the right to attack the Satomi family. Hojo said respectfully.

After speaking, without waiting for Oda Nobutada to speak, the Hojo clan said again, "I promise that I will never seek your help, and this family will attack Musashi and the Satomi family on their own." ”

"This ......" Hearing this, Oda Nobutada was a little hesitant, he naturally didn't understand the idea of the Hojo clan's politics, but he just wanted to expand the territory. It's just that he was a little reluctant to refuse, because ......

"Lord Nobutada, if you can say yes, the Hojo clan will always remember your kindness." Hojo said loudly. "In addition, I know that the Satake family in Hitachi is friendly with you, so I will definitely not fight the idea of the Satake family."

Hearing Hojo Masa's words, Oda Nobutada's eyes flickered, and he was moved. After all, he took the initiative to come to Suruga, wasn't that what he did?

"I agreed! As long as the Hojo family is willing to submit, then the priority of the Musashi and Satomi families will be given to you. Oda Nobutada said in a deep voice.