8. New students
"Don't move, I'll go by myself!" Shioi Jiaoye's face was like water, and he said in a deep voice, except for his calm and self-confidence, there was no trace of self-pity and self-pity in his tone.
"Your Excellency!! ......" Takatsu Feldsishi and Kamata Toshimasa, who came after hearing the news, shouted in shock.
"You don't have to persuade anymore!" Shikai immediately interrupted everyone's obstruction. “…… Our army has fallen into a desperate situation, and every step of the way is under the control of the other side. Now that he dares to openly show up to block and make a joke, it shows that he does not care about the possible desperate resistance of our army. I don't know what the Xingqing clan has in order to ask me to go over alone, maybe it's just to play tricks on me to satisfy his pride. If this is the case, it is undoubtedly the best outcome, and the loss of my own insignificant reputation alone has given these more than 3,000 people a chance to survive, which is really a good deal! ”
"My lord! I'll go with you! Takatsu feldspar said with his eyes glazed.
"No need...... "Shikai shook his head a little bitterly." In the other party's heavy military array, how much difference can there be between one person and two people! ”
"Oh......" The crowd fell silent, for it was a simple truth that could not be refuted.
"You're all here! Don't act rashly......" Tsukai Jiaoye solemnly advised. "Once the other party offers to exchange my life for the passage of the troops, then I must agree to the other party......"
"Adult !!" Everyone exclaimed again, this time with tears in their eyes.
"Listen to me when I'm done," ...... calm of the Shinoi religion made people feel a wave of fear. No matter how deceitful the Qing clan was with his soldiers, he had never heard of anything treacherous, at least not publicly. It doesn't matter if I sacrifice my reputation and life alone, it's the most important thing to keep these 3,000 talents for the Hatano family! Don't think about avenging me when you go back, first, this kind of war between the two armies does not involve personal hatred; In order for the second wave of the Tano family to survive, they must reach a reconciliation with the Oda family! If I can't come back, then that's what I want you to pass on to your lord. With that last sentence, he turned and walked towards the enemy on the opposite side, and everyone looked at his back wordlessly.
"Are you Tsukai-sama?" In the front group of soldiers, a samurai in his thirties politely asked Shinoi Kyoye, who came to him.
"It is the Onii Sect below, and the generals of the defeated army have come to listen to the whereabouts of His Highness Zhuxing!" Shinoi tried to maintain his last dignity, looking at the other party's simple attire, with a slight mockery in his voice. In any case, he was also a famous general in the Western Kingdom, but now the Zhuxing Qing Clan actually only let such a young low-level warrior to surrender. "This is my saber, please ......" he reached for the sword that had followed him for many years at his waist.
"Sarai-sama doesn't have to be like this!" The young samurai unexpectedly stopped him. "Your Highness has always admired the loyalty and courage of your lords, and you have absolutely no intention of offending! Please come with me, and that's it! ”
"Ah...... Thank you very much! These words made Shinoi Kyoye feel a little kind to the samurai in front of him, and no matter what, the other party still respected his dignity as a samurai. No matter what the real situation is, at least the Zhuxing Qing clan is quite particular about face. "So...... There is Master Lao! He also said politely.
"It's an honor for me to be able to serve adults!" Saying "inferior," the samurai smiled and turned to the side, and the ashigaru people consciously gave way to a passage. “…… Adult please! ”
"Ah~!" Shioni Jiaoye let out a small exclamation, and only then could he see the antler sun and moon helmet on the other party's head in the light and shadow of the shaking torches. "Maybe yourself...... It's really old! "Ikai thought with some sadness.
Although he has only come a long way forward, it seems that he has experienced the longest journey of his life. He passed through the ranks of well-groomed soldiers, and no one paid attention to him, which was undoubtedly painful for the Shiwai Sect, who had been in the limelight for a long time! Needless to say, the equipment of this army is far from this, and in his impression, even Hideharu Hatano's personal guard flag is far from this, and what is even more terrifying is their confident attitude, inadvertently "ignoring" the enemy in front of them! "I haven't seen it before, but I guess only the armies of Takeda and Uesugi would be like this!" He made a detailed evaluation in his mind.
Finally went through this "journey", and the group came to the position of the main formation of the Chinese army. There are more than a dozen generals here who seem to be of good status, but because of the experience just now, he doesn't dare to despise the less inconspicuous people around him. "Could it be that I was beaten by such a person and had no power to fight back?!" Shinoi asked himself loudly in his heart, and at the same time set his eyes on the most conspicuous one of the group.
This is a young samurai, definitely no more than thirty years old! The reason why it is striking is not because of his obvious central position in this group, but because of a very ornate armor, like a "peacock"! From the point of view of the value and aesthetics of the Shioi religion, this person's clothing is completely synonymous with "decadence", "luxury" and "degenerate"! He was more of a minister than a military general, but his demeanor was not at all pretentious as the nobles of Kyoto, but on the contrary, he was full of peace.
"Could this be the cunning, sinister and treacherous Zhuxing Qing Clan?!" For this most plausible explanation, the Shikai Sect has an extreme sense of unreality. He glanced at it seemingly casually, maybe the real Zhuxing Qing Clan was hiding among everyone in disguise.
"This is the Lady of the Shikai Sect, right? In the ...... of the Lower Zhuxing Qing Clan, "Peacock" greeted the Shioi Sect in the tone of an old friend, and he really claimed to be the Zhuxing Qing Clan. "I have some things I want to talk to you about, but I want to ask your forgiveness for inviting you in such an impolite way!"
"His Royal Highness Zhuxing is polite......" Although he still didn't believe that this person was the Zhuxing Qing clan, the Shiai Jiaoye still replied in a tone that was neither humble nor arrogant: "Zai Xia is just a wandering soul under His Highness's hands, what qualifications do you have to make irresponsible remarks about Your Highness's behavior?" The so-called 'generals of the defeated army are unspeakably brave', and the lives of these thousands of people still count on His Highness's 'compassion'! ”
"It seems that Lord Shikai is still surprised......" The "Zhuxing Qing Clan" waved his hand to stop the obvious anger of several people on the side. "It's no wonder that anyone who encounters this kind of thing will probably not be upset! But there are also their own difficulties......" He sighed and said helplessly: "After this battle, the soldiers on both sides will definitely have some suspicions, if you rashly contact, I am afraid that there will be some misunderstanding!" And I really don't have the courage of Lord Shiori, and I really don't have the courage to go to your army alone! In view of this, please forgive me for the many rudeness! ”
"Now that the army is trapped here in the lower mountain, if you have anything to say, please ask His Highness Zhuxing to ......" Shikai Jiaoye was secretly shocked in his heart, this "samurai" who is not like a samurai does not seem to be ordinary, and he somewhat believes that this is the Zhuxing Qing clan. "Do everything you can, and ask Your Highness to let these soldiers live!"
"Since the adults are so honest, there won't be much going around in circles...... "Zhuxing Qingshi" is also very free and easy to get straight to the point: "Although I have never met an adult, I have fought several times in the past few years!" I have always respected the moral ability of adults, and I don't know if I can be polite to adults? ”
"Ha, ha, ha......" Shikai Jiaoye looked up to the sky and laughed, which was full of desolation. None of the others showed surprise, just watched in silence. "People say that His Royal Highness Zhuxing was born in Jia, and it seems that it is really true today," said ...... Shikai Jiaoye Masashi with a smile: "A samurai should have the integrity of a samurai, and how can I grovel in order to survive for a long time?!" Your Highness just let the horses come, you might as well let Your Highness see what color our Tanborlang's blood is today! ”
"So...... Is the adult clearly refusing to be in the next? After a pause, the "Zhuxing Qing Clan" said slowly.
"Not bad!" The Onii Sect shouted loudly.
"That's a good ......" "Zhuxing Qing" nodded and said, "Your Excellency can go back!" ”
"That's good! Let's fight! The teacher said tragically.
"If the adults really want to fight, I, the Xingqing Clan, will naturally accompany you! But ......" he suddenly laughed mischievously and said, "Actually, even if I don't say it, adults should know that your army really has no chance of winning today!" So please go back and discuss with your subordinates, and if you don't want to fight, you'll get out of the way! ”
"Get out of the way?!" The Shioi teaching industry is like a dream.
"Get out of the way!"
"No conditions?" The Shikai Sect is unbelievable.
"No conditions!"
"You can know...... Is that why? He asked tentatively.
"Actually......, the reason is very simple," "Zhuxing Qing Clan" shrugged his shoulders and said lightly, "As you just said, I am a merchant and not a samurai!" So for what you like but can't get, you don't have to destroy it! ”
Shikai Jiaoye looked at him deeply, and now he was basically sure that this was the Zhuxing Qing Clan. At this point, he said no more, and turned and walked back.
"Wait!" Zhu Xingqing suddenly said.
Shinoi stopped and turned to stare at him coldly.
"I want to tell you that Yoshiwara Mountain Castle has been captured by our army!" Zhu Xingqing said with "concern"...... I have ordered your army to pass under the city, but in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, please do not make any trouble! ”
Shinai turned around again and walked all the way back to his unit. "Let's go! Don't ask why! He said to his subordinates who had gathered around with a look of concern.
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"You're just letting this old guy go!" Watching the Hatano army leave, Ikeda Hengxing said dissatisfiedly.
"What's the ...... here," I said with a slight smile. If I kill these people, how many enemies will I make in Tamba? I'm going to attack there soon, but I don't want to break all the jars and jars in their fierce resistance! ”
"And what if they come back and beat us again?" Ikeda asked, looking confused.
"After the loss of Dan, the Shikai sect was besieged, but miraculously the whole division retreated!" I smiled mysteriously and said, "...... If you were Hideji Hatano, would you still trust him? ”
"But those armies ......," Ikeda still didn't understand.
"After this incident, the Shikai Kyoye is their savior! How would these people react to seeing him condemned? Tell you, even if you don't make trouble, people will be panicked! ”
"What if Hideji Hatano sees through your plan?" Ikeda Hengxing got into the horns.
"Probably ......," I nodded. But he would never dare to take such a risk, and there are few people in the whole world who have such courage! If he had such qualities, Hatano would not be what he is today! ”
"What if the Onii sect just saw your intentions and simply killed himself?" Ikeda is a persistent curiosity.
"If he can't see it, then it's not a Shikai teaching!" I smiled and looked at this "problem baby". “…… He committed suicide just now, he was worried that I would annihilate this army, and wouldn't it be suicide to commit suicide when I went back? That Tambo is not going to mess up at home! ”
"The more I look at you now, the more you look like Matsunaga Hide!" He finally got in touch with me.
"Learn more, brother!" I patted him on the shoulder and said, "How about coming with me to Tambo?" ”