I lay on the marching bed but did not sleep, although it was the middle of the moon, but I was only lying in my clothes. Although I'm very sleepy, I still can't sleep, I'm worried!

It's been more than ten days, and I'm still not in size, and although I have made several more tentative attacks, nothing has been achieved except for the addition of dozens of "martyrs" and a few hundred wounded. The "monkey" has approached Hatokata Castle from the other side, and even Sasa Narumasa has taken a rock barricade. At the regular military meeting held the day before yesterday, I had already heard some rumors, and some people even linked this to "respect" for Oda Shintada. Although Oda Nobutada himself didn't say anything, I'm not sure what he was thinking!

For this ancient city that stands in the way, I am really gritting my teeth now! I don't know who the defenders of this city are, but they are undoubtedly quite "tenacious", and they have not relaxed once in such a long time. It's not like I haven't tried sneak attacks, but I didn't succeed.

"Oh......" I was thinking about it when I felt something cover me. When I opened my eyes, it turned out that Ah Xue had added the quilt for me.

"Lord, don't be in too much of a hurry!" Ah Xue said softly: "...... Although this time it was a little unsmooth, no matter what kind of famous player he is, he can't win every battle! The lord has made many military exploits over the years and is famous all over the world, and no one can doubt the lord's talent just because of this incident! Just doubt the combat power of our Star Family! ”

"Thank you, I'm worried about you! Even if I lose face this time, I can just keep my eyes down and not look at other people's faces! I sat up and moved my aching shoulders while Xue cleaned up the table. Looking at Ah Xue's busy figure, a trace of emotion rose in my heart: Ah Xue has been diligent and conscientious for so many years, and she is obviously beyond her power to do many things, but she is still trying to experience it with her heart. After all, she is younger, and there are some things that she can't understand. Suddenly, I had a strange desire to talk to him about my troubles. "Ayuki ......"

"Yes, my lord!" Ah Xue thought I had something to order, so she stopped what she was doing and returned to me.

"Sit down, I'll talk to you about something!"

"Yes!" Although she felt a little weird, Ah Xue still sat down obediently and didn't ask anything.

"It's not just about military issues, it's about politics! Three points military, seven points political! "As soon as I started talking, I couldn't stop it, not only this time, but even the bitterness of the past few years that has been difficult to show my strength has been said by pouring beans from the bamboo tube. Xianzhi knew these things, and she was the only one who had heard me talk about them; Nagano Yoshimasa and Hanbei Takenaka also knew, but the way I discussed it with them was different, and I couldn't show pessimism and helplessness in front of them; I didn't even talk about the others, because that would only increase her worries, and it would not have the slightest effect. “…… That's what worries me, it's ridiculous! I, a man who is majestic outside, sometimes store and guard at any time like a mouse! "I feel a lot more relaxed with someone to talk to.

"Hey......!" During the whole process of my statement, Ah Xue listened carefully and silently, staring at me with two bright big eyes, I can't tell what kind of feelings are there, but I feel that it is very profound. It wasn't until I finished speaking that she sighed faintly.

"What? Think I'm useless! "Letting go of my depression and getting relief for a while, I felt a sense of relief at this time, and instead made a joke.

"Hmm!" She shook her head firmly. "I just feel like I'm growing too slowly to help you until now!"

"You'll be able to help me when you're older?" I wondered what it was that gave her such a strange idea! Is that what I just complained?

"yes!" She replied in a loud voice, and her determination to overcome all difficulties could be heard. "Your lord, you are amazing, I have never heard of a great name who can make so many innovations! But no matter how great a person is, if he wants to accomplish a great thing, he also needs the help of many powerful people, and the greater the thing he does, the greater the help he needs, especially those who have the ability and strength to do it! Like Lai Fan and His Royal Highness Yoshitsune during the reign of Yoritomo, the Hojo clan, the Nitta clan, the Chiba clan, the Ashikaga clan, and so on; Zun's side is surrounded by Akamatsu Yuanxin, Isshiki Fan, Hatakeyama Takakuni and others! So...... So ......"

"So what?" I'm getting more and more confused about her words.

"I'm not as good as Nagano-sama, Takenaka-sama, or Maeda-sama, but I'm going to work very hard! I ......" At this point she hesitated again, but this time I didn't rush her, just waited for the next words. Later, she took a lot of effort to say: "Although the lord is very great, he still needs strong support!" I will make a lot of contributions in the future, and when I become the guardian of a country......"

"You? Guardian of a country! Ha, ha, ha......" I didn't expect her to have such "big" ambitions, and I couldn't help but be amused to laugh. "Alright, Ah Xue guards His Highness! I'm a little hungry, let them prepare me some supper! "Maybe it's because of the mood change, I actually feel that my appetite has opened up a little.

After all, Ah Xue is just a 16-year-old girl, and she ran out with a red face when I said it.

"Lord!" At this time, the half-guards of Takenaka came, and they didn't sleep well recently. "I saw you still have the lights on here, so I'll come and have a look! Don't worry too much, the ministers will definitely figure it out! That being said, the gloom on his face was heavier than mine.

"I'm fine, don't worry too much! I'm about to have some late-night snacks, so come with me! "I feel like I should comfort him now, it is said that people can burst out of amazing creativity when they are in a good mood, and he needs to be relieved at this moment, and besides, we are not doing this hammer deal.

"Oh?" Maybe I didn't expect that I could still be poor and happy in such an embarrassing situation, he opened his mouth a little in surprise. "Lord...... I'm sorry, it's all incompetent! I was so "cheerful", but it seemed to add to his psychological burden.

"It's really okay, you sit down first!" I saw that he had misunderstood me, so I had to reach out and pull him to sit down. "Don't take it so seriously this time, after all, we can't come out on top every time! His Royal Highness Hashiba had already approached Hatokata Castle from the west, and once a breakthrough was made, the defenders of Sugu Gucheng and Mihara would inevitably take the initiative to retreat in order to avoid being cut off from returning. It's a big deal that we're going to do a little more when attacking the main city, it's not a big deal! ”

"Yes...... Thank you, Lord, massive! "Even though he didn't understand how I could be so happy all of a sudden, he was relieved.

"My lord! The minister thought about it for a long time, but he still didn't think of a good way to capture the ancient city...... "Takenaka Hanbei was full of thoughts about work, he just had too much sense of responsibility. "As the lord said: storming the ancient city of Su is indeed worth the loss! Therefore, instead of doing this, we should solve some difficulties for others, such as His Highness Hashiba or His Highness Ikeda, so that we can look better when we talk about our achievements in the future! ”

"You're right...... There is some truth to this! "It seems that he has been thinking of a way, and I am seriously considering the feasibility of this matter." His Royal Highness Yu Chai is cautious and suspicious, and if we are too proactive, we may attract suspicion! His Highness Ikeda could have asked, but he didn't have to expect too much! First, his mission area is not close to any of the main gates, and secondly, he is nominally controlled by His Highness Araki......"

"Lord, the meal is ready! Do you want to present it? "At this time, Ah Xue, who entered the door, saw that I was discussing things with the Takenaka Hanbei, so she stood there and asked for instructions.

"Bring it up!" I said to the Takenaka half-guard again, "We just happened to be talking while eating!" ”

Behind Ayuki, Goto Matabei and Sakurai Sakichi brought up the food plate, and after setting it on the table, they retreated. I have a small kitchen in the barracks that is always on standby, so it will be ready as soon as I am told. In fact, as far as the so-called sharing of weal and woe is concerned, the vast majority of people will still gladly choose "sharing happiness", as long as all the soldiers are fed and clothed, I personally have some "privileges" that no one will gossip.

"About this ......" I had just picked up a piece of grilled sea bream to put in my mouth, when suddenly I saw a figure flash outside the tent door.

"I still have food to eat at such a late hour, and it just so happens that I'm hungry!" The little fox of the mirage came in from outside, and sat down beside me without waiting for my command.

"Why are you here? Don't say you're here to play again! I asked her. Although the innocent and straightforward character of the little fox of Mirage Qianye has a strong effect on relieving distress, I really can't stand her elusive style.

"I told you about your situation when I got back from Tanba, and from there you came straight to Settsu! Madame was not very relieved and called ...... I...... I got it...... Look at ......" caused a certain speech barrier due to the constant rolling of tuna rice balls in her mouth, and she also made a whirring sound from time to time.

"Chongji, you go on!" I turned to the Takenaka Hanbei again. Mirage Thousand Nights Little Fox may have brought some information to Xianzhi, but it's inconvenient for me to ask now.

"Yes, my lord! Regarding the difficulty of staying in the ancient city...... "Takenaka Hanbei has also seen the mirage of the little fox, but he has never figured out her identity. In his mind, Xiaohu should just be a ninja dispatched by Xianzhi, and the reason why he is a little rude may be the reason for his favor, after all, I have also begun to accept concubines now. This kind of thing is very common among the great princes, and it is not a big deal!

"So it's almost impossible to take the ancient city without suffering heavy losses!" We discussed it for a long time, but there was still no answer. "Then prepare some more ammunition and wood! You're going to have to do a little more in the general attack......"

"I'm full!" At this time, the little fox of the mirage was also finished, and patted his stomach very indecently. "Actually, you're really stupid! If you can't stay in the ancient city, don't fight, change somewhere else! What's that...... Oh, isn't Mihara good? ”